Approximately 1,700 passengers are being kept on board a cruise ship in France following an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness. The vessel has arrived in Bordeaux, where it remains docked after reports that one passenger has died, though the cause of…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that additional hantavirus infections could still emerge after a recent outbreak linked to a cruise ship. MV Hondius arrived off the Spanish island of Tenerife on Sunday (May 10) after reporting a hantavirus…
North Korea has introduced a new legal provision that would trigger an automatic nuclear response if leader Kim Jong Un is killed, with analysts suggesting Iran’s recent experience helped shape Pyongyang’s thinking. The Telegraph said the constitutional update was approved…
Passengers who disembarked in multiple countries are said to be under observation for hantavirus following an outbreak on the MV Hondius that has reportedly resulted in three deaths. Human infections of hantavirus are considered very uncommon, yet several confirmed cases…
Tourists are venting their frustration after a well-known holiday spot brought in a temporary alcohol ban, leaving some visitors feeling short-changed. The move means cruise passengers stopping off on the islands won’t be able to purchase alcoholic drinks once they…
Public health officials across multiple countries are trying to locate 30 travelers from 12 nations who left the MV Hondius cruise ship before learning they may have been exposed to the potentially deadly hantavirus. Oceanwide Expeditions, which operates the vessel,…
Qantas is preparing to launch what would become the longest direct flight on the planet, linking Australia with both the United States and the United Kingdom — and it comes with a surprisingly useful upgrade for Economy passengers. A non-stop…
The president of the Canary Islands has reportedly turned down a request for a Dutch cruise ship to dock in the region due to concerns over a suspected hantavirus outbreak onboard. The vessel, the MV Hondius, has seen three passengers…
As peak holiday season arrives and travellers hunt for their next dreamy island break, one destination is firmly out of bounds. Plenty of tourists will head to India for Goa’s beaches or to see Agra’s world-famous Taj Mahal. But there’s…
Most parents know the challenge: persuading a child to sit still long enough for a decent photo. Usually, these pictures are kept simply as sweet reminders of early life. Once in a great while, though, an ordinary-looking childhood snapshot ends…
America’s first-ever pope has irritated some soccer supporters back home after sharing which team he plans to get behind when the FIFA World Cup begins next month. Pope Leo XIV will not be rooting for the United States during the…
Weather experts are warning that a potential ‘super El Niño’ could help drive one of the hottest summers ever recorded. Forecasters say temperatures in the US and many other parts of the world could climb sharply as the pattern strengthens.…
A new study suggests the rapid worldwide rollout of AI-driven data centers is contributing to localized “heat islands” that raise surrounding temperatures. AI adoption is accelerating as more companies integrate the technology into their products and operations, but researchers warn…
A man who says he’s visited an astonishing 150 countries around the world has opened up about what he’s learned from his travels. While many people may only make it to a handful of destinations over a lifetime, this frequent…
Steve Schwarzbach has lived what many of us might deem the dream football fan life. Since 2006, he’s followed the World Cup wherever it’s gone. Germany, South Africa, Brazil, Russia, Qatar — if the tournament was on, Steve made sure…
Oil prices have surged to a four-year high after reports that the US military is preparing to brief President Donald Trump on possible new action involving Iran. Since the US and Israel began military operations against Iran, crude prices have…