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Climate

Study: Social media boosts climate conspiracies over emergency alerts

The study says the influence of high-profile conspiracy theorists during climate disasters is drowning out emergency response efforts.

Travel News

Six Gulf countries to launch Schengen-style tourist visa

The aim is to streamline travel in the region and make it easier to explore multiple countries in one trip.

Climate

Global food prices surge as heat, drought and rain disrupt crops

The study highlights how climate-driven food price spikes can aggravate public health risks and social unrest.

Moments

A weekend discovering the ancient traditions of Marrakech

Marrakech’s enduring, age-old traditions are the soul of the city. Here’s how to seek them out on your next trip.

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Earth News

Landmark ruling says Spanish pig farm pollution breaches human rights

The community looks forward to its reservoir becoming ‘a place of life again’, where residents can walk, swim and drink without fear.

Destinations

Why is Croatia encouraging travellers to find their ‘pomalo’?

The term ‘pomalo’ originates from the Dalmatian coast, and is very on trend at the moment.

Earth News

Why are EU ministers having blood tests for ‘forever chemicals’?

PFAS now contaminate the bodies of nearly all Europeans - including children, pregnant women, and adolescents.

Destinations

As Mexico City protests mass tourism, here’s how to visit responsibly

Here’s our pick of the best neighbourhoods to stay and alternative museums, to help travellers tread lightly.

Climate

Is Europe’s whiplash weather the new normal for summer?

The Balkans have been pounded by storms, while wildfires broke out in Türkiye, Greece, Spain and France in the last week.

Travel News

Marseille flights still disrupted as wildfires rage in south of France

Marseille Airport was temporarily closed on Tuesday as wildfires raced towards the city.

Ecotech

Scotland’s underwater turbines break record after 6 years in situ

The turbines generated enough electricity collectively to power up to 7,000 homes annually.

Travel News

Flights delayed at Italian airport after man sucked into plane engine

Air traffic at Orio al Serio airport resumed at 12pm, but there are still some delays.

Destinations

Follow Pope Leo to this lakeside retreat just 45 minutes from Rome

Escape the heat in Rome in this lakeside town where popes have holidayed for centuries.

Moments

Travel insurance tips as governments crack down on Airbnbs

Here are travellers’ rights to a refund or compensation when their rental booking is cancelled.

Travel News

Ryanair says European families are ‘held to ransom’ by France strikes

Budget airline Ryanair has called on EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to take urgent action.

Travel News

Why is Eurostar allowing passengers to board 30 minutes earlier?

The move is part of a plan to increase capacity at the station amid predictions that demand for international rail travel is set to triple.

Travel News

Ryanair will soon allow passengers to bring a bigger free cabin bag

Ryanair has said it will bring in the new free cabin baggage allowance “over the coming weeks”.

Travel News

As wildfires force tourists to flee, is it safe to travel to Crete?

Wildfires have burned through forest and farmland in Crete’s Ierapetra area on the island’s southern coast.

Moments

Expert tips on how to cruise around Europe responsibly

Travellers looking to cruise responsibly don’t have to avoid destinations with restrictions or taxes.

Moments

Gion Matsuri: Inside one of Japan’s most storied festivals

Gion Matsuri is a bucket list experience for many visitors to the Japanese city.

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