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Shark Attack Kills Italian Tourist, Injures Another in Egypt
ISAF reports that deaths from shark attacks have risen dramatically. Credit: Terry Goss / Wikipedia / CC BY-SA 3.0 A shark attack off Egypt’s Red Sea coast claimed the life of an Italian tourist and left another injured, officials confirmed on...
The Safest Places To Travel In 2025, According To A New Report
An aerial view of the Praia lighthouse in Cape Verde, one of the safest places to travel in 2025. getty What are the safest places to travel in 2025? A new report from International SOS—a leading security and health risk services company—offers...
Where to go in 2025: Your essential travel bucket list
It’s nearly the end of 2024, and for travel buffs, that can only mean one thing: time to research where to go in 2025. To inspire your planning, we’ve pulled together a destination bucket list for the year ahead – some places chosen for timeliness...
Where to go if you want warm weather this holiday season
The days are short. The sun is low in the sky. Your lips and skin are dry and cracked, and no amount of lip balm can fix it. You just want to look out your window and see palm trees — not trees coated in snow and ice. Perhaps a warm, sunny holiday...
Foreign Office issues 'do not travel' warning for Brits to 19 countries - full list
Brits planning trips abroad have been urged to stay alert as the Foreign Office updates travel advice with warnings for a range of destinations. For your safety and to ensure your travel insurance remains valid, these critical updates should not...
Foreign Office issues 'do not travel' warning for these 19 countries
Brits have been urged to check travel advice before setting off on holiday as Foreign Office warnings are in place for 19 countries. These cautions are in place for your safety, but could also invalidate your insurance if ignored. Political...
UK Foreign Office issues 'do not travel' warning for 19 countries - full list here
British holidaymakers are being urged to remain cautious and consistently check up-to-date travel advisories, as the UK Foreign Office has released warnings for a variety of destinations. These important alerts, aimed at ensuring your safety,...
How qualifying for the FIFA World Cup works
JUMP TO: With the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to be the most expansive edition to date, qualifying for the competition has taken on a new look. Across the nearly 100 years of this iconic competition, qualifying has evolved with the constant...
Brits issued 'do not travel' warning for 19 countries - full list of areas affected
Failing to adhere to Foreign Office advice could not only prove dangerous but could invalidate your insurance. British travellers are being advised to stay vigilant and check the latest travel advice as the Foreign Office has issued warnings for...
Foreign Office issues 'do not travel' warning for 19 countries - see full list
The Foreign Office has warned against "all travel" to 19 countries across Europe, Africa, Asia and South America - so it's important to check the advice before you go away. British travellers are being reminded to stay vigilant and check the...
Dushanbe to host 8th French Film Festival featuring acclaimed dramas and documentaries
15:10, october 21Author: Asia-Plus The 8th French Film Festival will take place in the Diar Dushanbe cultural center from October 27 to 31, showcasing a diverse lineup of French cinema including documentaries, dramas, comedies, and animated...
International Travel 13 December
International travel covers the number and characteristics of overseas visitors and New Zealand resident travellers (short-term movements) entering or leaving New Zealand. Key facts Monthly arrivals – overseas visitors Monthly arrivals – New...
This is the ideal length of a cruise, according to travellers
9Travel and Today's Cruising Travel Trends Index surveyed Nine audiences across TV, digital, print and radio, to find out your favourite travel destinations. Here are the results. A holiday at sea is one of Australian travellers' favourite ways to...
68 countries given 'do not travel' warning from the Foreign Office
Before jetting off, it’s crucial to ascertain three things: your passport's expiry date, the validity of your travel insurance and whether the destination is considered safe by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). Political...
Which countries can you travel to without a visa with a Haitian passport?
Haiti - FLASH : Which countries can you travel to without a visa with a Haitian passport? 04/12/2024 07:27:05 According to the information available on the visa policies and requirements of each destination, these for Haitian passports are...
Fiji and more: The weather warning that could hamper your holiday
If you're planning on travelling to the Pacific this summer, be warned your holiday plans could be affected by tropical cyclones in the region. The Pacific cyclone season usually occurs between November and March, with the Bureau of Meteorology...
Speech - ‘The Path Less Travelled’
Rt Hon Winston Peters Minister of Foreign Affairs Before beginning today, we would like to acknowledge the French Institute of International Relations. You have contributed to debates about international affairs over a long period of time, and we...
Disney Changes Thousands of Vacations Due To Ongoing Civil Unrest
Disney has officially sent out emails changing thousands of vacations this winter. If COVID-19 has taught us anything, it’s that no Disney vacation is truly set in stone until your feet touch down on Mickey Mouse’s domain. Whether it’s a pandemic...
International Travel 13 November
International travel covers the number and characteristics of overseas visitors and New Zealand resident travellers (short-term movements) entering or leaving New Zealand. Key facts Annual arrivals Monthly arrivals – overseas visitors Monthly...
Gender equality at heart of Pacific Islands agenda
ACROSS the Pacific islands, people know that earthquakes can trigger tsunamis that travel across vast distances. The latest earthquake in Paris is the resignation of French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, just 27 days after he was appointed by...