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Stomach bugs surging as doctors say certain travel essentials could save your trip
Doctors are warning that gastrointestinal illness can derail holidays, urging travellers to pack certain essentials to reduce their risk while away from home. The advice comes as US health experts flag a rise in cases linked to bacteria, viruses and parasites, including a notable outbreak of the parasite cyclosporiasis, underscoring why simple precautions before and…
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‘Keep a low profile’: State Department warns Americans overseas they could be targeted
The US State Department reissued a worldwide caution alert on Saturday, warning American citizens travelling or living abroad that they could be targeted amid escalating tensions with Iran. Officials fear that Iran or groups aligned with it could retaliate against US citizens, personnel and interests well beyond the Middle East, prompting the advisory urging Americans…
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Best Power Banks (2026): My Picks After Testing Over 100
Wired has published its 2026 guide to the best power banks, drawn from the reviewer testing more than 100 portable chargers over several years. The list matters for anyone whose phone, tablet or laptop regularly runs low on charge, as it narrows a crowded market down to a handful of reliable picks across different needs,…
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Light aircraft pilot, 81, killed in crash just seconds into flight ‘may have been incapacitated’ during take-off
An 81-year-old pilot has died after his light aircraft crashed just seconds after take-off, with investigators suggesting he may have suffered a medical incapacitation while at the controls. The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns around ageing private pilots continuing to fly small aircraft, and will likely prompt scrutiny of medical fitness checks for older aviators.…
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Tourists ‘attacked with belt and bike lock’ after refusing to have sex with prostitutes in British holiday hotspot
Tourists visiting a British holiday hotspot are reported to have been assaulted with a belt and a bike lock after declining offers of sex from prostitutes, according to the Daily Mail. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about street-level harassment and violence linked to sex work in popular UK tourist areas, raising questions about visitor safety…
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Guy Ritchie gets go-ahead to build Airbnbs on his airfield after neighbours accuse him of trying to build ‘aviation theme park by stealth’
Filmmaker Guy Ritchie has been granted planning permission to build holiday-let accommodation, marketed via Airbnb, on the airfield he owns, despite objections from local residents. Neighbours had opposed the scheme, alleging that Ritchie was attempting to build an “aviation theme park by stealth” rather than a straightforward holiday-letting business, raising concerns about the cumulative effect…
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Luke Wilson On ‘The Family Stone’ Sequel: “I Can’t Believe It’s Happening”
Luke Wilson is sharing an update on The Family Stone sequel that Tom Bezucha is writing. Bezucha, who wrote and directed the 2005 holiday film, revealed that he was penning a sequel after Diane Keaton died. “Tom Bezucha is a great writer and a great director, and I read the script, and it’s really funny, and it’s…
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New EU border system tripling time at passport control, airport boss says
Ryanair has also warned passengers travelling to Europe this summer to prepare for extended waits.
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State Department warns Americans flights may be canceled amid escalating Iran conflict as it issues worldwide travel caution
The US State Department has issued a worldwide travel caution warning American citizens that flights could be cancelled or disrupted as the conflict with Iran escalates. The advisory reflects growing concern within the US government that the situation could deteriorate further, prompting officials to urge Americans travelling abroad to remain vigilant and prepared for sudden…
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The failed supergroup that launched The Traveling Wilburys
The Traveling Wilburys emerged from an abandoned attempt to form a different supergroup, illustrating how an initially unsuccessful collaboration led to one of rock music’s most celebrated side projects. The article frames the band’s formation as an accidental but productive meeting of major artists rather than a carefully planned commercial venture. The Wilburys ultimately brought…