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Al Jazeera speaks to Hajj pilgrims about their journey to Mecca
Pilgrims gather on the Day of Arafah, the spiritual peak of Hajj, retracing the Prophet Muhammad’s final sermon.
One of America's most beautiful national parks now facing Disneyland-level crowds
Months after federal officials instituted a new policy to bring more crowds to Yosemite National Park, tourists are apparently coming back with a vengeance.Yosemite is receiving a surge of visitors, with 225,817 recreational guests in March as opposed to just 155,758 visitors in March of last year, according to SFGate.That marks the busiest month since 2016, the California-based outlet said, and comes after the National Park Service (NPS) recently rolled back advance reservations at Yosemite.STU...
Boy with Tourette's refused flight for bomb remark
Boy with Tourette's refused flight for bomb remark48 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleLewis AdamsEssexFamily pictureThirteen-year-old Mason was heartbroken to not be allowed on the flight, his dad saidArmed police marched a 13-year-old boy with Tourette syndrome out of an airport after he shouted "bomb", leaving him and his family stranded.British Airways (BA) refused Mason and his family, from Harwich in Essex, entry to a Spain-bound flight at the gate due to safety risks.His dad,...
The hidden reason plane windows have tiny holes: What travellers should know
Most airline passengers spend very little time looking closely at aircraft windows. The shades go up after take-off, clouds drift past for a while, then attention shifts elsewhere.
Budget rail operator launches new service connecting major UK cities this week - fares from £30
Budget rail operator Lumo has officially kicked off its brand-new West Coast service this week, giving travellers a new low-cost option for journeys between London and Scotland.The much-anticipated service launched this week, connecting London Euston directly with Stirling at fares starting from just £29.90.The service also offers journeys from London to Preston starting at £23.90, while trips between Preston and Stirling begin at an impressive £14.90.Lumo's signature blue trains will run a sing...
Commuters booted off sweltering train 40 miles from destination 'after air conditioning stops working in carriages'
Railway staff have been forced to withdraw a service from operation in Oxfordshire on Monday afternoon, declaring conditions "too hot to go on" as Britain experienced its warmest May day in recorded history.The 4.37pm departure from London Marylebone bound for Stourbridge Junction in the West Midlands came to an abrupt halt at Banbury after the onboard cooling system failed.Passengers described sweltering conditions inside the five-coach train, with one man captured on video stating: "45 degrees...
Russians Are Thriving on This Thai Island, but the Scene Feels Fleeting
Thousands who fled Russia after the invasion of Ukraine have built an enclave in Phuket. An air of impermanence hangs over their community.
Inside ATL: how Delta juggles 100,000 bags a day at the world's busiest airport
On a busy day, Delta Air Lines handles more than 100,000 bags at its Atlanta hub. NPR got a rare look behind the scenes at how the airline is using AI to improve baggage-handling operations.(Image credit: Alyssa Pointer for NPR)
Bank holiday sun boosts South West tourism
Bank holiday sun boosts South West tourismJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleCameron Weldon,John Danks,South WestandScott Bingham,LooeBBCLooe was among many beaches in the South West busy over the bank holiday weekendTourism businesses in south-west England have said hot weather across the bank holiday weekend had "made all the difference" and given them a real boost going into the remainder of the half-term break.Temperatures reached 31C (88F) in parts over the weekend, and, with a yell...
Motorhome and campervan owners targeted as staycation surge puts pressure on seaside towns
Local authorities are tightening road and parking rules as Britain's staycation boom sparks growing pressure on popular tourist hotspots across the country. Councils in seaside towns, rural communities and national parks are bringing in tougher restrictions on campervans and motorhomes after complaints from residents about congestion, littering and overcrowding.The crackdown comes as more Britons choose to holiday at home instead of travelling abroad, with searches for "UK staycation" jumping by...
Incredible photo shows the sheer size of one of the world's largest hot springs - and tiny tourists nearby
Incredible photo shows the sheer size of one of the world's largest hot springs - and tiny tourists nearbySee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy JAKE HOLDEN, UK NEWS REPORTER Published: 01:31, 26 May 2026 | Updated: 01:32, 26 May 2026 e-mail View comments
WATCH: Paraglider's canopy struck by plane over Austrian Alps
Harrowing video captured the moment a plane slammed into the canopy of a paraglider while she was thousands of feet over the Austrian Alps, sending her plummeting to the ground.
High gas prices and storms hamper Memorial Day travel weekend
Millions of drivers hit the road for a record-breaking Memorial Day travel weekend despite high gas prices. Meanwhile, three days of relentless rain in the northeast U.S. hampered travel plans. Skyler Henry has more.
Hundreds evacuated as huge fire breaks out at tourist hotel in British-favourite holiday hotspot
Hundreds have been evacuated after a huge fire broke out at a British favourite holiday hotspot.Firefighters have attempted to extinguish the blaze at The Ibis Hotel, in Malaga, Spain for several hours after a fire broke out and quickly spread throughout its floors.Guests and staff began to be escorted out of the hotel at on Sunday night, and none have been injured in the inferno. The fire started in the attached Le Grand Cafe bar, on the ground floor of the hotel.It then quickly spread througho...
More than 1.5m foreign pilgrims begin Hajj despite Iran war fears
More than 1.5m foreign pilgrims begin Hajj despite Iran war fearsJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleDavid GrittenEPAThe pilgrims had to contend with temperatures of 45C on the first day of the HajjMuslims have begun the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia against the backdrop of a region deeply shaken by the Iran war.Saudi authorities said last week that some 1.51 million pilgrims had arrived from outside the kingdom.That is 11,000 more than last year, despite concerns in the region a...
Memorial Day weekend travel update from world's busiest airport
CBS News' Skyler Henry breaks down the travel rush at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, where thousands of Americans navigate a busy Memorial Day travel weekend.
300 Tourists Rescued After Gulmarg Gondola Technical Issue Sparks Panic
A massive multi-agency rescue operation involving the Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, paramilitary forces and Civil Defence teams was launched immediately to evacuate tourists trapped inside multiple chair cars.
How technology is shaping Hajj
With nearly two million worshippers performing Hajj this year, technology is key to ensuring everything runs smoothly.
Nearly 300 tourists rescued after cable cars halt mid-air
Around 300 people were stranded mid-air after the Gondola system suddenly halted in Indian-administered Kashmir.
Memorial Day travel chaos as two terminals at Miami airport are evacuated over security threat
Memorial Day travel chaos as two terminals at Miami airport are evacuated over security threatSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy CLAUDIA AORAHA, DEPUTY HEAD OF NEWS Published: 13:43, 25 May 2026 | Updated: 13:46, 25 May 2026 e-mail View comments