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Put your mountain trip on hold. The hills are burning too this summer

Put your mountain trip on hold The hills are burning too this summer

TUI, easyJet and Jet2 Monday update as 3 statements for passengers issued

TUI, easyJet and Jet2 have made pledges over fuel surcharges as the UK government issued guidance to travellers

India's first private rocket Vikram-1 to launch within weeks

Indias first private rocket Vikram to launch within weeks

Royal Enfield announces Himalayan Base Camp, Ladakh Edition, registrations open May 1

Royal Enfield announces Himalayan Base Camp Ladakh Edition registrations open May

Lanzarote Airport shuts down with all flights delayed after concerning sighting

Operations were briefly halted at Cesar Manrique-Lanzarote Airport due to a drone sighting, Spanish air traffic controllers said

American woman with four kids lists 10 lessons about living in India

In a charmingly candid Instagram post, Kristen Fischer, an American mother, shares the delightful lessons she's learned while living in India. Her viral insights redefine common terms like 'spicy,' 'five minutes,' and personal space, weaving an entertaining tapestry of cultural revelations.

UK backpacker makes grim claim about Sydney after shocking experience at a cafe: 'Maybe I was wrong'

UK backpacker makes grim claim about Sydney after shocking experience at a cafe: 'Maybe I was wrong'Sophie Carson was outside a popular Sydney cafeShe overheard the most 'insane' conversation between two womenREAD MORE: Read the breathtakingly racist slurs by Boomer nursing teacher By MAISY RAE Published: 05:02, 27 April 2026 | Updated: 05:03, 27 April 2026 e-mail View comments

Fly to Japan and learn how to survive earthquakes and disasters for free

Fly to Japan and learn how to survive earthquakes and disasters for free

Take-off aborted at 193 kmph: How engine fire triggered chaos aboard SWISS Delhi-Zurich flight

In a harrowing incident, a SWISS flight bound for Zurich from Delhi faced a critical engine fire just as it was taking off, necessitating a swift emergency evacuation via inflatable slides. Tragically, five people were injured, including four passengers and a cabin crew member, during the chaotic scene that unfolded at an alarming speed of 104 knots.

Swap Egypt for this Spanish escape with Red Sea-style waters, pink lakes and flamingos - just two hours from the UK

Swap Egypt for this Spanish escape with Red Sea-style waters, pink lakes and flamingos - just two hours from the UKREAD MORE: 100m tourists are set to flock to Spain this summer, but most won't head to these crowd-free hidden gemsBy ALESIA FIDDLER - TRAVEL REPORTER Published: 01:07, 27 April 2026 | Updated: 01:07, 27 April 2026 e-mail 59 View comments

The holiday destination swaps for expensive cities - including Paris, Barcelona and New York - that could save you hundreds this summer

The holiday destination swaps for expensive cities - including Paris, Barcelona and New York - that could save you hundreds this summerREAD MORE: As the Middle East crisis continues, how the cost of your staycation REALLY compares with a 'cheap' holiday abroad - when you factor in everything from food to fuelBy ALESIA FIDDLER - TRAVEL REPORTER Published: 01:06, 27 April 2026 | Updated: 01:06, 27 April 2026 e-mail 19 View comments

Why coachloads of Chinese tourists are flocking to your favourite beauty spot

Asian travellers are ditching the wave-flagging tours of Big Ben and Buckingham Palace for the wisteria-draped facades of million-pound London mansions in Kensington and Notting Hill.

Inside the mysterious world of Richard Gadd: Baby Reindeer star has revealed an incredible reinvention for his dark new show. But as he enjoys the plaudits, what now for the woman whose life was torn apart by his last Netflix hit...

Inside the mysterious world of Richard Gadd: Baby Reindeer star has revealed an incredible reinvention for his dark new show. But as he enjoys the plaudits, what now for the woman whose life was torn apart by his last Netflix hit...By BETH HALE Published: 17:15, 26 April 2026 | Updated: 19:25, 26 April 2026 e-mail 23 View comments

Iran to send 30,000 pilgrims for Hajj under agreement with Saudi Arabia

Iran will send around 30,000 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for this year’s Hajj following coordination with Riyadh, Iranian authorities said, with departures expected to begin tomorrow, the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported.Citing Akbar Rezaei, the deputy for Hajj and Umrah affairs at Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organisation, IRNA said the move comes after securing the necessary official approvals.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Rezaei sai...

Air defenses shot down 49 Ukrainian drones over Rusian regions in two hours

It happened between 7:00 and 9:00 Moscow time

How much luggage can you carry on Indian trains?

How much luggage can you carry on Indian trains

धुआं आने के बाद स्विस एयर विमान की IGI एयरपोर्ट पर इमरजेंसी लैंडिंग, घायल हुए 4 यात्री

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How to book tatkal tickets early and get confirmed seats

How to book tatkal tickets early and get confirmed seats

कहानी दुनिया के सबसे पुराने जिंदा शहर की, जहां 11000 साल से चूल्हा जलना बंद नहीं हुआ

I went inside creepy abandoned theme park with crumbling rides and feral cats

This former attraction has not been a functioning theme park for the past 15 years, but that hasn't stopped it from becoming a very intriguing tourist attraction