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Furious Ryanair couple claim they were 'flown to wrong country' by Ryanair
Nothing ruins a Copenhagen trip like landing in Paris.
Flights to Ukraine halted or redirected
US intelligence says Russian invasion could be any day - Ukraine leader calls for calm.
This country beat New Zealand as 'most beautiful in the world'
Do you think this popular holiday destination beats New Zealand's beaches and mountains?
Horror find inside 'lonely' woman's home
Firefighters were called to a home near Lake Como when neighbours complained about a tree.
Countries scrap testing requirements for visitors
Vaccinated tourists can skip the pre-departure Covid test in these countries.
Boris Johnson confirms Covid isolation laws will be scrapped
UK intends to end all restrictions a month early with a plan to "live with Covid".
Ukraine crisis: British envoy flies to Moscow
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss warns of "massive consequences" unless Russia pulls back.
Editorial: Putin Europe on notice
OPINION: Our editorial notes a war in a country of Ukraine's size would be a catastrophe.
Russia mulls loosening restrictions as virus surges
Russia records 155,768 new infections in a single day, 10 times higher than a month ago.
'No future here': More than 1 million Afghans flee as economy collapses
New York Times: Around 4000-5000 people are estimated to be crossing into Iran each day.
No masks, movies and bars open: The nations lifting Omicron restrictions
Flattening case counts in recent days raises hopes of another turning point in pandemic.
Ukraine crisis: Putin says he is open to more talks
Russian President still maintains US and allies have failed to meet his security demands.
"Media hysteria" over omicron to blame for dive in bookings says Ryanair
Ryanair claimed media panic contributed to a $164 million loss last quarter.
These countries won't accept double-vaccinated visitors
Double-vaxxed visitors can be turned away in these countries.
US says Putin now has everything needed to invade Ukraine
Putin could use any portion of his force of an estimated 100,000 troops to seize Ukraine.
Young climber becomes first ever to conquer Grandes Jorasses solo
No one has dared attempt to make the climb solo, until now.
Woman banned from Venice after posing naked on a war memorial
The woman was charged $780 and banned from the city.
'Total disgrace': No early MIQ release for family who stayed 22 days, had 7 negative tests
The family with three kids under six have now spent 22 days in MIQ.
'Partygate': Boris Johnson holds breath as he awaits report
Boris Johnson is bracing for the conclusions of an investigation into lockdown-breaching.
Will Italian espresso become a UNESCO-protected item?
The Italians do a 'grandioso' espresso, and they want the world to know it.
As the West prepares for war, Ukraine's leaders play down Russia threat
New York Times: Mixed messages confuse the picture as military buildup continues.
Want to ride a Venice gondola for free? Try this TikTok traveller's tip
Ride this famous tourist attraction for free with this Tiktok trick.
Abu Dhabi commissions desert sculpture bigger than Giza pyramid
The work will have taken 50 years, 410,000 barrels and two famous french artists.
Ukraine crisis: A showdown of two world views
Analysis: It carries echoes of the Cold War and resurrects an idea left over from 1945.
Police fire water cannons at protest in Brussels
Up to 50,000 protesters take to the streets in the Belgian capital to oppose restrictions.
Putin puts Biden over barrel with Ukraine - and markets know it
OPINION:"Sadly for Ukrainian soldiers on the front line there is no appetite in the West."
Where Ukraine's sunflowers once sprouted, fears now grow
A moment of hope and peace 26 years ago has given way to renewed fears of conflict.
Austria approves Covid vaccine mandate - the first of its kind in Europe
Officials say the mandate is needed to drive up vax rates.
Europe considers new Covid strategy: live with it
The general idea is to move from crisis mode to control mode.
Tourist Taxes: Countries that will charge visitors extra in 2022
Where will you be hit with a tourist tax and why?
World Health Organisation boss shares grim new warning as cases skyrocket
WHO has shut down a popular Covid-19 theory – and it's bad news for millions.
'Driven by fear not logic': Family of five in MIQ facing 25-day stay
The family face 25 days in MIQ with three children under six.
'Russia could at any point launch an attack' on Ukraine
Worst-case scenario and war in Europe could be days – or even hours – away.