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Sadiq Khan makes 'profoundly life-changing' pilgrimage to Mecca
Sadiq Khan has travelled on a pilgrimage to Mecca, describing the experience as "profoundly life-changing".London's first Muslim mayor took to social media to share photos from his trip to the Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.Muslims perform Hajj, the fifth pillar of Islam, as a core religious duty to seek forgiveness for past sins and demonstrate global unity.The journey is an obligatory act of worship mandated in the Qur'an, with Muslims expected to complete it at least once in their lifetime. TRE...
King’s garden inspired by the planet Venus to open to visitors at Windsor Castle
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London travel news LIVE: Piccadilly line part closure sparks Heathrow disruption for holidaymakers
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Australians could be blocked from flying directly to Los Angeles and San Francisco under Trump's proposed 'sanctuary city' rule
Australians could be blocked from flying directly to Los Angeles and San Francisco under Trump's proposed 'sanctuary city' ruleTrump targets sanctuary citiesNew rule would be a 'stupid idea'READ MORE: Trump policy forces thousands to wait in a 'nightmare' situationSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy MATT JONES, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 06:05, 28 May 2026 | Updated: 06:05, 28 May 2026 e-mail View comments
I’ve found the perfect, affordable holiday to keep every generation happy
The prospect of an extended-family holiday is either a source of joy or dread, depending on your relatives. Happily, my cacophony of cousins are close enough that it’s a treat – over the years, we’ve travelled from Thailand’s beaches to Las Vegas’s casino floors, and our bond has lived to tell the tale. Still, experience has taught us that large-group holidays are an exercise in wrangling competing desires. So, as our travelling tribe expanded to an age range of 16–60 for a special year of mile...
Revealed: Why Brits are choosing staycations this summer
Revealed: Why Brits are choosing staycations this summerGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREESee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ED HOLT Published: 01:29, 28 May 2026 | Updated: 01:32, 28 May 2026 e-mail View comments
This week, holidaymakers have flocked to the beach - just as Rachael did shortly before her son fell sick with E.coli and died. Now, with shocking amounts of sewage still pumped off our coasts... How safe is your sunkissed half-term trip to the seasi
This week, holidaymakers have flocked to the beach - just as Rachael did shortly before her son fell sick with E.coli and died. Now, with shocking amounts of sewage still pumped off our coasts... How safe is your sunkissed half-term trip to the seaside?By ANNA MOORE Updated: 00:59, 28 May 2026 e-mail View comments
JOHN MACLEOD: So many sights, scents and sounds of Hebridean past are now long gone but, this summer, the corncrake calls again...
It was late on Sabbath evening and my little dog was pawing the door to go out. I grabbed his lead and out we trotted, into the thin 'white night' typical of Hebridean midsummer, thinned further by waxing, gibbous moon.
Killer waterfall loved by Instagram one of 14 hot weather call-outs for mountain rescuers
Ceunant Mawr in Llanberis was the scene of a 'very near drowning' over the Bank Holiday weekend — the latest in a string of tragedies at the Eryri National Park waterfall which people think looks like Bali
WATCH: New Soarin’ Across America immerses viewers in sites across US
NatGeo provided fun facts about all 50 states for riders waiting in line for a revamped version of the flight simulator experience at EPCOT and opening at Disneyland on July 2.
Tragedy after young Arizona tourist jumped into fast-moving waters during trip to Canada's famous Banff National Park
Tragedy after young Arizona tourist jumped into fast-moving waters during trip to Canada's famous Banff National ParkSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ELIOT FORCE, US NEWS REPORTER Published: 16:56, 27 May 2026 | Updated: 16:57, 27 May 2026 e-mail View comments
What it’s like to travel with a weak passport: ‘There’s no dignity’
OlegD/ShutterstockInternational tourism sells the promise of a borderless world: open skies, new horizons, the freedom to explore. But for the holder of a weak passport, that promise rings hollow. The Henley Passport Index (HPI) ranks the world’s passports by the number of destinations their holders can visit visa-free. This may be affected by factors like a country’s economic and political stability, colonial history and association with risks or terrorism. Singaporean passport holders curren...
Greetings from Cape Verde, where the sounds of samba, jazz and morna fill the air
Music is interwoven with the sounds of daily life in this West African island nation, which hosted two international music festivals in April and has been named the African Capital of Culture for 2028.
Under-the-radar rural counties are trending for summer - discover rolling countryside and scenic walks
British holidaymakers are embracing countryside escapes this summer, with demand for UK staycations continuing to rise.According to new data, staycation searches by Britons have increased by more than 11 per cent year-on-year.Airbnb has released figures today that show rural destinations are seeing some of the biggest growth in interest ahead of summer 2026.Areas near National Parks and scenic countryside are proving especially popular among travellers looking to switch off and recharge, and Her...
11 brilliant camping products the experts always take with them
Glastonbury may be off this year, but if you’re heading to a festival or swapping your holiday abroad for a UK camping break, you may be looking for some new gear. Research from Green Flag last year found as many as 10.4 million happy campers were set to take advantage of the sunny UK weather by sleeping outdoors. Staycations have surged in recent years and it appears that camping is growing in popularity, with 73 per cent more Brits planning a trip this year compared to last. When it comes to...
Sunshine spritzes! The best rooftop bars in Kensington and Chelsea
Heatwave chic is now a thing (you heard it here first). So prepare your finery, as we’re off to West London: here are the best rooftop bars in Kensington and Chelsea to book to impress your Square Mile mates. It comes following our recent guides to rooftop bars in the Square Mile and our guide to Soho and Covent Garden, which if you missed, you can read on our website. For now though, it’s boiling, so get yourself a booking at one of these. The best London rooftop bars in Kensington and C...
ECB Says Leveraged Hedge Fund Bets Risk Bond Market Instability
The European Central Bank warned that the growing role of highly-leveraged trades in the region’s bond markets poses a risk to financial stability.
Air India To Cut 22% Domestic Flights Amid High Fuel Prices
Air India cuts domestic flights by up to 22 percent amid high fuel costs and operational challenges.
I visited every Center Parcs in the UK – and ranked them from worst to best
It’s been 12 years, but I can still remember the first time we drove through the hallowed forest and spotted our cabin in the woods, before collecting our bikes and heading to the “Subtropical Swimming Paradise” water park. It was back in 2014, and with three kids under five, Center Parcs appeared to offer everything we were searching for from a family holiday: bottle warmers, cot beds and even playpens by the pool were among the thoughtful touches. Despite never being cheap – with two-bedroom...
Diverted after flying for 3 hrs: Air India plane to San Francisco with 230 onboard returns to Delhi
An Air India flight to San Francisco, carrying around 230 passengers, made an unexpected return to Delhi after over eight hours in the air due to a technical issue. The Boeing 777-300 ER landed safely, and the airline is arranging alternative travel for passengers, ensuring their comfort and onward journey.