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Ryanair CEO dismisses Elon Musk's idea of buying the airline as verbal feud escalates

Ryanair's CEO dismisses Elon Musk's idea of buying the airline and shrugs off his insultsLONDON -- The CEO of Ryanair on Wednesday dismissed Elon Musk's idea of buying the budget airline and shrugg...

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Rock up to London: discovering stones and fossils from around the world on an urban geology tour

The city’s architecture travels through time and continents, incorporating everything from slabs of the Italian Alps to meteorites that hit southern Africa 2bn years agoIn the heart of London’s Squ...

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100 vehicles pile up in Michigan crash as snowstorm moves across the country

More than 100 vehicles smashed into each other or slid off the interstate in Michigan as snow fueled by the Great Lakes blanketed the stateHUDSONVILLE, Mich. -- More than 100 vehicles smashed into ...

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Wide sandy beaches and amazing seafood in western France

Charente-Maritime is a more affordable, less manicured family destination than nearby Île de RéDinner comes with a spectacle in La Tremblade. Before I sit down to a platter of oysters at La Cabane ...

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Eight of the best affordable beach holidays, from Crete to the Costa de la Luz

Kick back and dream of summer with our pick of seaside gems, including a stylish Andalucian bolthole and a villa with views of StromboliWild, windswept and wonderfully unspoilt, the Costa de la Luz...

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The 8 Best Nile River Cruises

If ancient wonders, mysterious temples and the steady flow of the Nile River are calling, a cruise on Egypt's most famous waterway is one of the best ways to see and do it all. From Luxor to Aswan ...

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Turkey as it used to be: the beach resort of Akyaka retains its ramshackle charm

Thirty years after she first visited, our writer is relieved to discover that the town has managed to swerve the worst excesses of tourist developmentMy favourite memory of Akyaka? The second eveni...

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25 ways travel has changed this century

Remember paper maps?Or carrying a salon’s worth of hair products through airport security?Cruise ships used to be about sailing and the sea. If you wanted to rent a room, you went to a hotel. Peopl...

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US to suspend visa processing for 75 countries starting next week

The freeze seeks to clamp down on applicants likely to need public benefits.The State Department is freezing immigrant visa processing for 75 countries in an effort to clamp down on applicants it d...

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Ancient Rome meets modern tech as tourists visit ancient home via livestream tours

One of the best-preserved ancient Roman homes on the Palatine Hill is opening to the public for the first timeROME -- One of the best-preserved ancient Roman homes on the Palatine Hill is opening t...

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Deep freeze strands thousands in northern Finland

Flights at Kittilä airport were canceled due to severe cold.HELSINKI -- Thousands of tourists were stranded in northern Finland on Sunday after flights at Kittilä airport were canceled due to sever...

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How to find early travel deals for spring, from flights to cruises

Early deals are already available for trips this spring.The booking window for a spring break trip is crucial to help keep costs down, so experts advise even in the post-holiday haze that travelers...

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What to know about Real ID requirements as TSA set to enforce new fee

People traveling within the United States will soon face a new $45 fee if they don't have proper identification, such as REAL ID, at airport security checkpoints.Some airports have continued to acc...

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How a TV interior designer is helping revive a remote Scottish island

On Ulva, in the Inner Hebrides, Banjo Beale and his husband are transforming a rundown mansion into their dream hotel, while another adventurous couple have created a charming bothy for hardier fol...

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FAA picks firms to replace 612 outdated radar systems air traffic controllers rely on

The federal government has picked two companies to replace 612 radar systems nationwide that date back to the 1980s as part of a multibillion-dollar overhaul of the nation’s air traffic control sys...

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I ran 1,400 miles around Ireland

On a running pilgrimage in the land of my forebears I was blown away by the scenery – and even more so by the warmth of the people As a long-distance runner, I had always wanted to use running as a...

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American tourists stranded across the Caribbean after airspace closed for Maduro capture

"You have a lot of people who are anxious," one stranded traveler said.Despite the Federal Aviation Administration reopening the Eastern Caribbean airspace following the dramatic capture of Venezue...

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What visitors should about national parks in 2026: More free days, digital passes

What visitors should about national parks in 2026: More free days, digital passesMatt Grandbois/Adobe StockVisiting a U.S. national park will look a little different in 2026.From new pricing and di...

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10 of the best learning holidays in Europe for 2026

From rock climbing in the Peak District to honing your creative writing skills in Crete, why not take a break with like minds and fellow learners this year?Even complete beginners will soon be scal...

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‘It’s bigger than Hogmanay’: Shetland’s Up Helly Aa Viking fire festival

The raucous celebration of the new year and the islands’ Nordic heritage culminates in the ritual burning of a longship – and much drinkingBeyond a misty veil, dawn breaks above Shetland – sort of....

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REAL ID requirements, plane crashes and more were top transportation stories in 2025

2025 was a turbulent year for aviation, with deadly crashes and fiery incidents, yet Americans took to the skies as air travel soared to record-breaking levels.Here's a recap of some of the biggest...

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