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US waives $15,000 visa bond fees for some World Cup fans

The Trump administration is suspending controversial visa bond payments of up to $15,000 (€12,800) for some World Cup supporters travelling to the US after concerns the rules could damage attendance at the 2026 tournament.

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How to travel to Spain without taking a plane as flight prices soar

Tension in the Strait of Hormuz is making jet fuel more expensive and has put air travel in a bind. Now a new debate has arisen: how you can travel to Spain without a plane. We analyse and note all the options available.

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Grand Voyager | Exploring Cape Town

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From rich history and coastal wildlife to art and ocean adventure, Cape Town is a fascinating city. Join Lilly Douse as she encounters penguins, journeys to the Cape of Good Hope, and uncovers the creativity and flavours of land and sea.

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How music and craftsmanship keep traditions alive today

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

From workshops to oral traditions, music continues to connect generations through instruments, performance and cultural heritage.

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Beatles to open immersive experience at iconic London headquarters

The Beatles are returning to one of their most iconic locations with a new seven-floor fan experience set inside their former Savile Row headquarters in central London.

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These are all the 2026 travel trends to know about

From seeking out silence to letting your roots dictate your destinations, here are the trends that will dominate the headlines in the coming months.

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Sun, Sea and Sport: Why the Valencia Region Is Europe's Ultimate Sports Destination

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Most people who visit the Valencia region come for the food or the culture. A growing number are staying for the sport.

Destinations

Liverpool beyond The Beatles: Why now is the time to visit

From a new music heritage trail to a summer packed with live gigs and easy escapes, Liverpool offers a mix of culture, coastline and contemporary energy.

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Europe is home to some of the world's longest pedestrian walkways

Some of the world's longest pedestrian suspension bridges are not in Asia, but Germany, Hungary and the Czech Republic. Here's a list of these spectacular, world-breaking structures and where to find them.

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Dublin to Belfast rail journeys set for major speed boost

A major investment in the Enterprise rail service will bring new trains, faster journey times and more frequent departures between Dublin and Belfast, with the upgraded cross-border route set to launch by 2028.

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Africa challenges Europe and Asia in global tourism race

The war in the Middle East is shaking up the global tourism map. While some destinations are losing ground, Africa is emerging strongly as the new player in the sector.

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The world’s most beautiful spas, ranked by eye-tracking research

A novel eye-tracking study has revealed the world’s most visually striking spas, showing how setting and design can shape the way we relax just as much as the treatments themselves.

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Luxury brand Nobu heads to the English countryside

Nobu is launching its first UK countryside retreat, bringing a hotel, spa, restaurant and branded residences to rural Rutland in a major shift away from its usual city-centre hotspots.

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German tourist wins €900 in ‘sunbed wars’ case

A tourist has won compensation after claiming towel-hogging guests made sun loungers impossible to use on a Greek holiday – and the ruling could spell trouble for resorts that fail to tackle the “sunbed wars”.

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Airport habits exposed: The behaviours travellers hate most

From queue-jumping to seat-hogging, a new global survey reveals the airport habits that annoy passengers most, alongside how early we really arrive and which boarding style we fall into.

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Lufthansa hits record revenue as Iran war fuel costs eat into profits

The German airline group posted its highest-ever revenue in 2025 and improved its first-quarter results, but soaring jet fuel costs linked to the Iran war are forcing route cuts and pushing annual profit below initial forecasts.