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Hot-air balloon with 13 people lands in California backyard: ‘out of a fairytale’

Pilot made emergency landing on small plot of grass at Temecula home amid low fuel and shifting windsA balloon landed in a southern California backyard – a balloon with 13 people.The enormous hot-air balloon, with a pilot and passengers in the basket, descended perfectly on Saturday on a small plot of grass at a home in Temecula. Hunter Perrin said he had no idea that he had visitors until a neighbor alerted him. Continue reading...

Colorado suffers disastrous ski season after warm weather forced its ritzy resorts to close early and sparked fears of something FAR worse

Colorado suffers disastrous ski season after warm weather forced its ritzy resorts to close early and sparked fears of something FAR worseBy LAURA PARNABY, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 16:33, 21 April 2026 | Updated: 16:33, 21 April 2026 e-mail View comments

No Iran pavilion? Here are 6 places to check out at Global Village instead

With the opening of Global Village on Tuesday, residents were quick to notice one significant change. The Iran pavilion was closed with barriers put outside it. The nameboard was removed and all the stalls inside the pavilion remained closed. Although there has been no official comment from Global Village, the images of the closed pavilion quickly spread on social media. The mention of Iran Pavilion has been removed from the website of the park as well.The destination reopened on Monday after be...

Avoid airport queues when returning to UK with 'little-known' passport control tip

Avoid airport queues when returning to UK with 'little-known' passport control tipMost people aren't aware that there isn't a rule against thisCommentsTravelAndrew Nuttall U35 Lifestyle Writer14:45, 21 Apr 2026Updated 14:45, 21 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesMost Brits make the same 'mistake' before passport control checks (stock image)(Image: Getty (Franziska & Tom Werner))Regardless of where you go on holiday, when you're due to fly back to the UK, you'll alwa...

James Comer raises felony questions over Ilhan Omar's finances after disclosure discrepancy

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer is raising questions about possible felony conduct with Minnesota Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar’s finances after a glaring discrepancy between an initial disclosure listing up to $30 million in net worth and a revised filing showing less than $100,000."Who makes a multimillion-dollar mistake on their financial disclosure form?" Comer asked Monday on "Hannity.""Either her accountant went to one of those 'Quality Learing Centers' in Minnesota, or she lie...

Morocco Strengthens Tourism Sector with New Go Siyaha Projects

Agadir – Morocco’s Minister of Tourism, Fatim-Zahra Ammor, announced on Monday the signing of three new contracts to support tourism projects under the national program Go Siyaha.  The projects are located in Dakhla, Boujdour, and Tarfaya, and provide financial support for a range of tourism activities such as kitesurfing, windsurfing, jet skiing, and quad biking, alongside other initiatives aimed at “showcasing Morocco’s Sahara heritage,” Ammor noted.  “These projects will contribute to d...

A Nonprofit Alaskan Cruise Line Turns Tourism Into A Conservation Blueprint

LifestyleTravelA Nonprofit Alaskan Cruise Line Turns Tourism Into A Conservation BlueprintByEmese Maczko,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Emese Maczko is a travel writer covering sustainable travel.Follow AuthorApr 21, 2026, 07:30am EDTM/V Liseron along the coast in Alaska. The Boat CompanyCruising tends to draw skepticism, often associated with giant ships and crowded ports rather than conservation. Yet, the industry can also create lasting ties...

EasyJet responds to 'jet fuel shortage' and cancellation fears

EasyJet responds to 'jet fuel shortage' and cancellation fearsCustomers have been contacting the airline ahead of their summer plansCommentsTravelAndrew Nuttall U35 Lifestyle Writer11:58, 21 Apr 2026Updated 11:58, 21 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesEasyJet bosses told customers 'we have no concerns' about fuel shortage(Image: BrasilNut1 via Getty Images)Brits have been asking for guidance about their upcoming holidays as experts warn that refuelling planes could soon become a challenge...

Gregg Wallace says he is selling family home and plans to travel around Italy

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China increases direct flights to India amid warming ties

Air China has restarted its Beijing-Delhi service, the second route opened by Chinese airlines in April China has increased its direct flights to India amid warming ties between the Asian nations. On Tuesday, Air China will resume its direct service between Beijing and Delhi, the Global Times reported. The Beijing-Delhi direct flight is the second route to India resumed by Chinese airlines in less than a week. China Eastern Airlines relaunched its direct service between Kunming...

Jet2 holiday booking advice update for anyone planning on going abroad soon

Jet2 holiday booking advice update for anyone planning on going abroad soonTravellers have contacted the airline about booking holidaysCommentsTravelCharlotte Smith Senior Lifestyle Content Editor09:01, 21 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesThe airline's team reached out to passengers on social media(Image: Getty )Jet2 has offered advice to passengers planning a trip abroad. The advice comes after reports of a possible 'jet fuel shortage' as the International Energy Agency (IEA) issued a warnin...

PAA extends airspace ban on Indian aircraft until May 24

The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) on Tuesday once again extended the ban on Indian aircraft using its airspace, marking one year of continuous restrictions following the Pahalgam incident in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). Pakistan has kept its airspace closed to Indian aircraft since April 2025, when tensions between the two countries sharply escalated after an attack in Pahalgam. New Delhi had alleged Islamabad’s involvement in the incident without presenting e...

London is plunged into travel chaos as militant Tube workers go on strike AGAIN in row over four-day working week

London is plunged into travel chaos as militant Tube workers go on strike AGAIN in row over four-day working weekBy MARK DUELL, DEPUTY CHIEF REPORTER (DIGITAL) and RORY TINGLE, HOME AFFAIRS CORRESPONDENT Published: 08:27, 21 April 2026 | Updated: 08:29, 21 April 2026 e-mail 1 View comments

Pakistan’s Hajj flight operation gathers pace as over 5,000 pilgrims reach Madinah

Must ReadPakistanPakistan’s Hajj flight operation gathers pace as over 5,000 pilgrims reach MadinahBy Web Desk-Apr 21, 2026ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s nationwide Hajj 2026 flight operation has accelerated, with thousands of pilgrims already transported to Saudi Arabia under the government scheme. According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs, a total of 5,250 government-sponsored pilgrims have arrived in Madinah on 21 flights so far. A further 3,510 pilgrims are scheduled to depart today on 13 flight...

Bengaluru woman books hotel room 'just for AC,' reveals why after backlash

Bengaluru woman books hotel room just for AC reveals why after backlash

UAE: Why classrooms are dropping ‘housewife’ for ‘Sit Al Bait’ in Arabic lessons on women’s roles

A quiet shift is taking place inside UAE classrooms, where the words used to describe women at home are being reconsidered, and in some cases, redefined.Educators are beginning to move away from the term “housewife” in Arabic language lessons, replacing it with phrases that better reflect women’s influence within the family. At the centre of this shift is the phrase Sit Al Bait, meaning “Woman of the House”, which carries connotations of leadership, responsibility, and authority within the home....

Pilot's wife advises all tourists to stop wearing 1 item of clothing on planes

Pilot's wife advises all tourists to stop wearing 1 item of clothing on planesA pilot's wife has advised tourists to stop wearing a common item of clothing when travelling on planes. It turns out, it can cause more problems than you realiseCommentsTravelKatie-Ann Gupwell Content Editor07:09, 21 Apr 2026View ImageTourists have been advised to stop wearing the item (stock image)(Image: Getty Images)The thought of travelling abroad is always exciting; however, as much as there's so m...

London travel news LIVE: Overground suspensions hit morning commute as 24-hour Tube strike set to begin

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Nigerian man plays chess at global tourist landmarks, Harvard, videos go viral

Nigerian man plays chess at global tourist landmarks Harvard videos go viral