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Duke and Duchess of Sussex to begin Australia visit
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Prince Harry and Meghan ditch public walkabouts in Australia as tour plans revealed
Prince Harry and Meghan ditch public walkabouts in Australia as tour plans revealedThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex's trip to Australia kicks off tomorrow and will see them visit Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney for a series of charitable and commercial engagementsCommentsNewsJennifer Newton Deputy Royal Editor15:01, 13 Apr 2026Updated 15:01, 13 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesHarry and Meghan's Australia trip kicks off tomorrow (Image: PA)Prince Harry and Meghan have no walkabouts planned during the...
My first ski holiday: why haven't I been doing this my whole life?
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flyadeal adds Jeddah–Dubai flights, boosts Riyadh services
Dubai: Saudi low-cost carrier flyadeal is expanding its UAE operations with the launch of new flights between Jeddah and Dubai, alongside the return of higher-frequency services from Riyadh, strengthening air links between two of the region’s busiest travel corridors.Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The airline will begin operating the new Jeddah–Dubai route from April 15, starting with three weekly flights, while Riyadh–Dubai services will return to a daily schedule...
Historic 180 year-old ferry to UK seaside towns ending as 'no takers' to run it
Historic 180 year-old ferry to UK seaside towns ending as 'no takers' to run itFor nearly 200 years this ferry crossing, which slashed commuters' travel time by 30 minutes, has been operating - but after the council announced its closure, locals have been left fumingCommentsNewsNiamh Kirk Lifestyle Writer12:24, 13 Apr 2026Updated 12:29, 13 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesThe crossing has been running for nearly 200 years(Image: James Maloney/Lancs Live)A vital ferry that connected two Lancas...
Smart travel safety tips before your next trip
You booked the flights. You're picturing great food, new sights and a break from your routine. Travel should feel easy. But here's what most people don't think about until it's too late. The biggest problems today often come from your phone, your data and your accounts. Before we get into the essentials, here's the question from Chuck V, from Georgia, that sparked this article:"My wife and I will be flying to Florence, Italy, next week and are wondering if there are any special tips we should be...
Britney Spears checks into rehab voluntarily after DUI arrest as legal pressure mounts
Dubai: Pop star Britney Spears has checked into rehab, weeks after her arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence.According to a BBC report, the 44-year-old entered a treatment facility voluntarily, her representative confirmed.The move follows her March 4 arrest, when California Highway Patrol officers stopped her for allegedly driving erratically at high speed. Police said she showed signs of impairment and was subjected to field sobriety tests. Get updated faster and for FREE: Downloa...
Major airline cancels hundreds of flights as 'last resort' over Iran fuel crisis
Major airline cancels hundreds of flights as 'last resort' over Iran fuel crisisCathay Pacific has announced a chunk of its scheduled summer flights will be cancelled due to the cost of jet fuelCommentsNewsOlivia Bridge Reporter in Live News Network10:34, 13 Apr 2026Updated 10:49, 13 Apr 2026View ImageThe airline has axed hundreds of flights in the early summer season(Image: Vernon Yuen/Nexpher via ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock)Cathay Pacific has confirmed hundreds of passenger flights...
UK holidaymakers faint and vomit during three-hour Milan airport border checks chaos
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Brit tourist stuck in Spain and barred from re-entering UK over new border rules
Brit tourist stuck in Spain and barred from re-entering UK over new border rulesNatasha Cochrane De La Rosa was stopped at the gate in Spain and quizzed over her nationality when she was about to board her flight back to LutonCommentsNewsAshlie Blakey, Emily Phillips and Olivia Bridge Reporter in Live News Network09:46, 13 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesNatasha Cochrane De La Rosa has been left stuck in Spain due to the new border rules(Image: Natasha Cochrane De La Rosa / SWNS)A British woman was blocked...
Pope Leo to make history as he begins 11-day tour of four African nations
NewsWorldEuropePope Leo to make history as he begins 11-day tour of four African nationsThe trip aims to promote Christian-Muslim coexistence at a time of global conflictNicole Winfield, Aomar Ouali & Paolo SantaluciaMonday 13 April 2026 09:42 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":true,"articleId"...
EasyJet 'flights being missed' alert as passengers share 'not enough time' fears
EasyJet 'flights being missed' alert as passengers share 'not enough time' fearsThe airline has issued guidance online after a passenger shared their concernsCommentsTravelCharlotte Smith Senior Lifestyle Content Editor09:11, 13 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesThe new system has meant long waiting times for many passengers across Europe(Image: Getty )EasyJet Holidays has responded after passengers shared concerns online that they may miss their flights due to long queues at popular Euro...
Heathrow sees 10% jump in transfer passengers because of Middle East war
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Etihad expands China network with 5 new routes, adds 28 weekly flights
Dubai: Etihad Airways is increasing its presence in China with five new routes and 28 additional weekly flights.Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The expansion will lift Etihad’s mainland China operations to 35 weekly flights across six destinations, including its existing daily service to Beijing Daxing, marking one of the airline’s largest capacity additions in a single market in recent years.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply c...
London travel news LIVE: Charing Cross signalling fault disrupts morning rail services
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Licence of Hong Kong travel agency revoked after tour guide coerced visitors to shop
A Hong Kong travel agency has had its licence revoked after one of its tour guides allegedly coerced mainland Chinese travellers into purchasing items while visiting the city. The Travel Industry Authority on Monday said it had earlier launched an investigation into Star Link Travel Limited over four instances in which one of its tour guides was suspected of coercing inbound mainland travellers to shop. The investigation found that between January and March, Star Link Travel failed to take “all....
Saudi Arabia temporarily halts issuing Umrah visas, restricts entry to Makkah ahead of Hajj 2026
From April 18, 2026 to May 31, 2026, Saudi Arabia will stop issuing Umrah permits via the Nusuk platform. Entry to the city of Makkah will also be restricted starting Monday, April 13. This comes as the Kingdom starts preparing for this year's Hajj season, expected to take place approximately between May 25 and May 30.As a part of the lead-up into the season, the Ministry of Interior in the Kingdom has announced a list of new rules to ensure the safety of pilgrims.Stay up to date with the latest...
Pope prioritises world's fastest-growing Catholic region in major Africa tour
Pope prioritises world's fastest-growing Catholic region in major Africa tour25 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleLebo DisekoGlobal religion correspondentAFP via Getty ImagesPrevious papal visits, such as this one by Pope Francis to South Sudan in 2023, have been greeted enthusiasticallyPope Leo XIV wants to "turn the world's attention to Africa", according to a senior Vatican official, as he embarks on a significant tour of the continent addressing themes of peac...
After tragic death of British teenager in Vietnam, backpackers reveal the dangerous underworld of the Ha Giang loop - with easy riders 'drinking until 2am and falling asleep at the handlebars'
Backpackers have today revealed the dangerous underworld of Vietnam motorbike tours, after a British teenager was killed on a 'notorious' mountain route.
Wirral family stranded in Milan as easyJet flight 'took off without them'
Wirral family stranded in Milan as easyJet flight 'took off without them'Vicky Chapman, 26, from Pensby, was among 105 passengers left stranded at Milan's Linate Airport after passport control delays prevented them reaching their 11am Manchester flightNewsPaige Ingram and Jonathan Blackburn23:57, 12 Apr 2026Updated 00:00, 13 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesVicky Chapman from the Wirral with partner Adam Hoijord, son Fredrik, mother Lynne Chapman and brother Dan Chapman.(Image: Supplied)A fam...