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New Pope Leo XIV's surprising link to the Falklands – why it could be bad news for the UK

The Catholic Church chose its new leader, thus succeeding the Argentine Jorge Bergoglio, better known as Pope Francis, who died on April 21. On May 8, the new pontiff was chosen, Robert Francis...

British forces join US in airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen, in first campaign

In a significant move, the British military has joined forces with the United States in launching airstrikes against Yemen's Houthi rebels, officials revealed early Wednesday. This marks the UK's...

Africa’s ‘narrowest country’ that’s almost entirely surrounded by big neighbour

Surrounded by a country almost 17 times its size, The Gambia is the smallest country in Africa’s mainland. The Gambia, often referred to as "The Smiling Coast of Africa," is a small West African...

New York plane crash: Family of six killed in horror private jet crash named

(l-r) Dr. Michael Groff, Karenna Groff, Dr. Joy Saini, and James Santoro. (Image: AP)A family of six tragically perished when their private plane crashed in upstate New York over the weekend, with...

Massive fire rages at oil refinery in Russia as panic grows over pinpoint Ukraine attacks

A massive blaze has erupted at the Komsomolsk-on-Amur oil refinery in Russia, with initial reports indicating a refinery column about 50 meters high is engulfed in flames, covering an area roughly...

Urgent tourist alert as major storm hits Canary Islands sparking flight chaos

Storm Olivier to the north of Lanzarote has forced air traffic to request changes in course to avoid these adverse weather areas.Air traffic controllers reported this morning: "Our job in these...

Humiliation for Vladimir Putin as desperate Russian soldiers 'advance in golf carts'

Vladimir Putin’s army is reportedly resorting to advancing in golf carts in Ukraine as equipment losses cripple the Russian army, in a humiliating blow. The Institute for the Study of War (ISW)...

One of Europe’s least crowded beaches in leaves visitor with a ‘wide-open mouth’

With Easter school break and bank holidays approaching, many Brits will flock to popular holiday destinations in Europe. However, if the sunshine in England you’ve experienced in recent weeks...

One of Europe’s least crowded beaches in leaves visitor with a ‘wide-open mouth’

With Easter school break and bank holidays approaching, many Brits will flock to popular holiday destinations in Europe. However, if the sunshine in England you’ve experienced in recent weeks...

'I went to one of the "least visited" countries in the world that has no airport'

One of the world's smallest countries is located just 95 minutes from the UK and it is visited by barely any tourists. Europe is full of hidden secrets and some of them aren't that far away, making...

Inside the Yellowstone supervolcano eruption that would 'instantly' kill 90,000 people

The most recent supervolcanic eruption on Earth occurred approximately 27,000 years ago, during the Stone Age, when early humans were still fashioning tools and decorating cave walls. This colossal...

One of Europe's least-crowded beaches is 20C in April and on well-known island

If you're worried the sunny weather won't last and the sunshine has sparked your travel itch but you’re running out of time to plan a beach getaway for the Easter school break or upcoming bank...

One of Europe's least-crowded beaches is 20C in April and on well-known island

If you're worried the sunny weather won't last and the sunshine has sparked your travel itch but you’re running out of time to plan a beach getaway for the Easter school break or upcoming bank...

Yellowstone volcano: USGS finds seven huge magma chambers below supervolcano

A group of US Geological Survey (USGS) geologists have discovered signs of rhyolitic volcanism in the northeast-shifting Yellowstone caldera. The Yellowstone Caldera, a volcanic caldera and...

iPhone users' 'mind blown' by hidden calculator trick that's a game-changer for travel

iPhone users have been left amazed by a hidden feature in the Calculator app that allows them to convert currency on the go, without needing an internet connection or third-party apps. TikToker...

The former European capital 2 hours from UK that tourists don’t know about

Many tourists have no idea about the gorgeous European city that used to be its country's capital, and it is only a two-hour flight from the UK. Bonn was once the capital of West Germany but in 1990,...

Africa's incredible 'city of gold' with the largest goldmine in the world

Not only does one African city have the largest gold mine by reserves, but it also earned the nickname "city of gold" for its riches in natural resources. After gold first being discovered in the...

Gorgeous 150-mile road trip with beaches and rainforests named among world's best

Road trips are becoming increasingly popular among tourists for their freedom and flexibility. The open road offers incredible opportunities to explore at your own pace, stopping in at any...

Royal rushed to hospital following injury as Palace expected to make announcement

Princess Margriet of the Netherlands has been treated in hospital after unfortunately breaking her arm while taking part in a winter charity event. According to a local Dutch news agency, ANP, the...