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Meet the indigenous tribes of Southern Africa

If you venture to the Southern end of the African continent, you will find a land that is influenced by many diverse cultures. Modernism has mixed with tradition in this part of the world, and while there are some interesting facts about indigenous people as a whole, the tribes from Southern Africa are truly unique due to the African continent’s geography and history of colonialism. Intrigued? Click through this gallery to read up on some of the tribes from this area of the world.

London Eye set to be made a fixture of capital's skyline for decades to come

London Eye set to be made a fixture of capital's skyline for decades to come - Lambeth Council set to make attraction permanent beyond current cut-off date of 2028

American Air Sees Return to Profit on Summer Travel Demand

American Airlines Group Inc. expects a return to profit heading into the busy summer travel season after bad weather and delays linked to air traffic congestion weighed on the carrier’s early-year results.

Work to move Victorian station 'brick by brick'

The former Wansford Road station is being moved to the Nene Valley Railway near Peterborough.

30 adventure destinations for thrill-seekers

Calling all adrenaline junkies, thrill-seekers, and adventurers alike! From scaling towering peaks to diving into the depths of the ocean, there are adventures that offer unique thrills all around the world. Some adventures are not for the faint-hearted, and others even require some training. In this gallery, we'll embark on an exhilarating journey as we take a look through the world of adventure and daring exploits! Be warned though: some of these adventures might make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up! Without further ago, click on and let's dive in!

Eagles Humanitarian Mission

Eagles Humanitarian Mission

Venice tests a 5-euro entry fee for day-trippers as the city grapples with overtourism

VENICE, Italy (AP) — Under the gaze of the world’s media, the fragile lagoon city of Venice launched a pilot program Thursday to charge day-trippers a 5-euro (around $5.35) entry fee that authorities hope will discourage visitors from arriving on peak days and make the city more livable for its dwindling residents. Visitors arriving at Venice's main train station were greeted with large signs listing the 29 dates through July of the plan's test...

Would YOU try it? Hilton launches a £40 'taste of zero waste' menu

Zero waste menus are launching at Hiltons in London, Manchester and Brighton, featuring unusual delicacies such as ox heart, salmon cheeks and cod tongues.

Ryanair cancels 300 flights affecting 50,000 passengers

Thousands of British flyers are set to be impacted after Ryanair has cancelled more than 300 flights.

Businesses back 233 lodge resort plan

The plans replace a much larger application which was withdrawn following thousands of objections.

Pilot died in mid-air gliding competition crash

A report is released into the collision which claimed the life of an experienced pilot.

Prison roundabout fears branded 'bizarre'

The blueprint for a 1,700-capacity jail has faced opposition.

‘Are we joking?’: Venice residents protest as city starts charging visitors to enter

Authorities in Venice have been accused of transforming the famous lagoon city into a “theme park” as a long-mooted entrance fee for day trippers comes into force. Venice is the first major city in the world to enact such a scheme. The €5 (£4.30) charge, which comes into force today, is aimed at protecting the Unesco world heritage site from the effects of excessive tourism by deterring day trippers and, according to the mayor, Luigi Brugnaro,...

Venice residents clash with riot police as city launches world’s first tourist entry fee

The pilot program means day-trippers to Venice, one of Italy's most picturesque and historic cities, will need to pay a charge of 5 euros ($5.4).

I'm a flight attendant - these are the best times to travel if you want to avoid price hikes AND delays

Bernice Padilla, 29, has been a flight attendant for six years and has travelled to 44 countries on thousands of flights. The travel expert, from Dallas, Texas, has now shared her invaluable insight.

France's air traffic control strikes ground flights across Europe

PARIS/LONDON (Reuters) - Delays and flight cancellations were set to impact swathes of Europe on Thursday, after authorities failed to reach a deal with some French air traffic control workers to avert a strike. France's DGAC civil aviation authority said on Wednesday it had asked airlines to cancel 75% of Thursday's flights at Paris Orly airport, 55% of flights at Paris Charles-De-Gaulle and 65%

Discover the best destinations for flower lovers

The end of winter brings with it the beauty and magic of spring. Blooming flowers make truly magnificent landscapes that seem to belong in the pages of a story book. Tourists flock from all over the world to observe and appreciate spring flowers. Take a look through the following gallery to discover the best destinations for flower lovers.

Former lifeboat becomes glamping 'yellow submarine'

Found adrift in the Atlantic after a pirate attack, it cost £10k to convert into accommodation.

Cambridge Heath area guide: why Gemma Moulton reckons it's the 'best of both worlds'

Cambridge Heath area guide: why Gemma Moulton reckons it's the 'best of both worlds' - The East London Cloth founder is gearing up to launch new fabric house CC Moulton from her studio on arty Vyner Street

A guide to taking your dog on a road trip

Road trips are fun, so it's only natural that you don't want to leave your four-legged friend behind when you go on one. Dogs make great travel buddies, but it requires quite a bit of prep to take your pooch on a road trip. From what to do beforehand, to essential things such as what to pack and what to do during the road trip, we cover it all in this gallery. Browse through and check out our guide on taking your dog on a road trip.

American Airlines swings to a loss, but tops estimates for Q2 forecast

American Airlines swung to a loss in the first quarter, but its forecast for the current period surpassed analysts' estimates.

These are the best cities in the world for your health

Restorative in every way: a rewilding retreat in Somerset

The honk of the geese as they take off from the lake is comically loud, reeds quiver and the reflection of the clouds on the water is momentarily fractured. A butterfly flits by, landing on my boot. We’re on a guided walk at 42 Acres, a regenerative farm, nature reserve and retreat centre near Frome in Somerset – and the whole place feels vibrantly alive. Our guide Tasha Stevens-Vallecillo, a font of knowledge on plants and wild food and one of...

'Queen of Knitting' seeks home for giant landmarks

Margaret Seaman, 95, is looking for a venue big enough to accommodate her large knitted creations.

These are the most dangerous roads in the US

With 4.19 million miles (6.74 million km) of roads, the US is a country built for driving. However, with that many routes to ride on, you can be sure that some roads are going to be less safe than others. In fact, roughly 36,000 people die on American roads each year. And while you can't blame the roads alone, there are certainly some that host more than their fair share of fatal accidents. With this in mind, click on to discover the most dangerous roads in the US.

Fall in love again: Paris' best romantic hideaways

Venice's old mayor tells tourists NOT to pay €5 fee introduced today

Venice will become the first city in the world to charge an entry fee for day-tripper tourists, aimed at reducing the number of short-stay visitors who cause congestion

Airline boss has no concerns over accident crew

Investigation underway after Aurigny plane leaves the runway at Guernsey Airport on Tuesday evening.

New artworks to highlight climate change

Up to £50,000 will be spent on the artworks in and around the Museum of Somerset.

Sails of iconic Paris cabaret club Moulin Rouge fell off overnight

PARIS (Reuters) - The sails of the landmark red windmill atop the Moulin Rouge, Paris' most famous cabaret club, fell to the ground overnight in the early hours of Thursday, a venue spokesperson said. "We don't know what happened, it occurred between 02:00 and 03:00 am, no one was hurt," the spokesperson said, adding the night's last show had finished at 01:15 am. Moulin Rouge is best known by

Samsonite's Luggage Trade-In: Everything You Need to Know

Any size, any brand.

Divebombs? Balloons? 2 things to watch for on your driver mis-hits

Hitting good shots is great, but that's not the name of the game in golf. Not really. Golf, as the cliche we all know goes, is a game of misses. The better your misses are, the better your scores will be. The problem is amateur golfers aren't good at thinking about their misses. They're lured into the perfection of their best shots. It's why they t...

City centre could be home to 200,000 - architect

An architect behind many Manchester skyscrapers says the city centre population could triple in size.

AirAsia offers one-way base fares starting at P150 until April 28

Boracay for P150, anyone? In case you missed it, AirAsia has an ongoing seat sale offering 20% off on all seats and flights until April 28. You can enjoy discounted one-way base fares when you travel from Manila, Cebu, or Clark to local destinations like Boracay (starting at P150), Iloilo (P230), and Davao (P390) as well as international spots such...

More than 100 pilot whales stranded in Western Australia, experts say

SYDNEY (Reuters) -Marine wildlife experts were frantically trying to rescue some 140 pilot whales stranded on Thursday in the shallow waters of an estuary in the southwest of the state of Western Australia. The whales are stranded at Toby Inlet in Geographe Bay, the Western Australia Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions said. The area is near the town of Dunsborough in a

Discover the delight that is Denmark

Denmark belies its diminutive size with a collection of vibrant cities and standout landmarks that showcase this Scandinavian country in all its fairy-tale appeal. One of the happiest and most livable nations in the world, Denmark lures the visitor with its picturesque palaces and castles, world-class museums, and a culinary scene that's sent Michelin into a spin. This land of Lego is also renowned for its literary and artistic heritage, as well as wide-open landscapes that are wonderfully understated in their purity and simplicity. In fact, this is a nation in harmony with itself and possessed of a character all its own. So, are you looking to do Denmark? Click through for the definitive sightseeing itinerary.

‘It’s magical’: prehistoric mines in Norfolk to reopen to visitors

Nine metres below the grass level of an undulating Norfolk field, at the bottom of a very deep hole, Jennifer Wexler is talking about what makes this subterranean space particularly special. “I’ve spent a lot of time crawling around [down here], and you can go into certain spaces where you see someone’s tool and think: someone just put that down 4,500 years ago, and it’s still here,” she says. “You can literally see their marks on the wall, the...

Southwest cuts growth plans, warning effect of Boeing airplane delays will last into 2025

Southwest Airlines is one of Boeing's biggest customers and flies only 737s.

Namibia condemns tourists posing naked in dune safari

Photos of the three naked tourists have gone viral in Namibia, angering the authorities.

Latest anti-tourist graffiti appears beneath Tenerife's Teide volcano

The graffiti appeared painted in white on the tarmac of one of the access roads to the 12,188ft Mount Teide, the highest point in Spain and a must-see tourist attraction in Tenerife.

London pubgoers warned pints will soon hit £8 with price hikes ahead

The Victoria-era Trafalgar Tavern which sits on the Thames in Greenwich, south London, was highlighted as one of many pubs across the capital charging more.

New P2P Route for Beachgoers: Antipolo to Boracay and Iloilo

Ready for the beach?

How to Take Stunning Long-Exposure Photos Using Just Your iPhone

With just your iPhone, you can take gorgeous long exposures of rivers and waterfalls -- no extra apps needed. Here's how.

Southwest Air Slows Growth as Boeing Trims Jet Deliveries

Southwest Airlines Co. is slowing growth, ending service at four airports and offering voluntary leaves to address “significant challenges” in 2024 and 2025 created after Boeing Co. again reduced the number of aircraft the carrier will receive this year.

US airlines required: automatic cash refunds for cancelled flights

The Biden administration issued final rules Wednesday to require airlines to automatically issue cash refunds for things like delayed flights and to better disclose fees for baggage or canceling a reservation. The Transportation Department said airlines will be required to provide automatic cash refunds within a few days for canceled flights and “significant” delays. Under current regulations, airlines decide how long a delay must last before...

OPINION - Britain is now a shoplifter's paradise — and these people are to blame

Britain is now a shoplifter's paradise — and these people are to blame -

Amazing photos from the golden age of air travel

Between the 1950s and 1970s, flying on a passenger jet was a luxury. Passengers enjoyed many privileges during this golden age of commercial aviation. But as competition between commercial airlines grew, airfares declined—and so did the passenger experience. Reduced fares meant reduced comfort. And out went the glamour of flying shown in the following historical photos.

What do we actually know about dinosaurs?

Dinosaurs were first discovered in the 18th century, and as our tools have progressed, so too has our knowledge of the extinct species, proving them more intriguing than any science-fiction tale. Unlike 'Jurassic Park,' dinosaurs' DNA is not simply accessible in ancient mosquitoes. Rather, paleontologists must painstakingly pore over the fossilized remains to determine how they might have appeared and behaved when alive, and their findings have some fascinating and slightly spooky implications for the future, too. While the great and mysterious extinction of dinosaurs has rooted their species in history, their genes are finding a way into our future. Click through to read, based on information from the Natural History Museum, about where dinosaurs came from, how they lived, how they vanished, and what they've left behind.

How much should you be spending on rent?

Navigating the world of renting can often feel like trying to find your way through a maze blindfolded, especially when it comes to figuring out how much of your paycheck should go toward your monthly rent. From the age-old 30% rule to the nuanced strategies for those living in high-cost areas, the "right" amount to spend on rent is a hotly debated topic. Add in factors like student loans, fluctuating markets, and personal financial goals, and the picture becomes even more complex. In this gallery, we'll guide you through the challenges of rent budgeting—unraveling the myths and offering expert insights. Whether you're a first-time renter or a seasoned tenant, you'll discover surprising angles and practical advice to make informed decisions about your living situation. Ready to unlock the secrets of smart rent budgeting? Click through to find out how you can tailor your housing budget to fit not just your financial situation, but your dreams and goals as well.

'Grand send off' for explorer who named Australia

Matthew Flinders, who named Australia, is due to be buried in Lincolnshire this summer.