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Cruises have long been established in the mainstream travel market. Many holidaymakers like the fact that they can visit several destinations without constantly changing hotels; the room travels with them, costs are predictable, and the organisational effort remains manageable. Demand has risen in recent years, both on the high seas and on inland waterways, and this trend is likely to continue in 2026. River cruising in particular is on the rise. According to the German Travel Association (DRV), cruises were among the most dynamic areas of the German travel market in 2025. German holidaymakers spent around 6.7 billion euros on…
Thousands of people gathered along one of Mexico City’s main avenues on Saturday in an attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the world’s largest human wave. Aerial footage showed participants raising their arms in unison as the wave stretched for nearly a kilometre through the capital. Many attendees wore football jerseys and waved Mexican flags as excitement builds ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off in just a few days. The event also featured traditional dancers and performers in World Cup-themed Day of the Dead costumes, combining football fever with Mexican culture in a colourful…
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Published on 07/06/2026 – 9:10 GMT+2 Pope Leo XIV called for an end to “polarising narratives” and “sterile simplifications” on Saturday as he embarks on a week-long visit to Spain expected to focus on the divisive issue of immigration. The pontiff also thanked Spain, whose Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has clashed with US President Donald Trump over Iran and with Israel over the war in Gaza, for its “faithful adherence to international law and multilateralism”. Speaking at the royal palace in Madrid, where he was received by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, he praised Spain’s “active commitment to peace…
Published on 07/06/2026 – 8:08 GMT+2 Polls opened in Kosovo on Sunday morning as the Western Balkan country holds another snap election — its third parliamentary vote in just over a year. Public frustration in the Western Balkan country has mounted over persistent political gridlock. The vote follows months of institutional paralysis. A deeply divided parliament failed to elect a new president in April, worsening a crisis triggered by inconclusive elections in February 2025. Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s Vetëvendosje party emerged as the largest force in the February 2025 election, but fell short of securing a governing majority, leading to…
Published on 07/06/2026 – 8:05 GMT+2 At least 12 people were injured in Toledo in the midwestern US state of Ohio after a shooting broke out at a festival, sending some eventgoers scrambling for cover while others rushed to help the victims. No suspects were in custody hours afterwards and the search for the perpetrators continues, according to Toledo Deputy Police Chief Joe Heffernan. Officials urged people who were at the festival to come forward with any photos or videos on their phones for possible leads that could assist with arrest efforts. The shooting happened near the Old West End…
Known for its mariachi music and for being a gateway to Mexico’s tequila country, Guadalajara promises an authentic experience for football fans travelling to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Located in the state of Jalisco, Mexico’s second-largest city will host four World Cup group-stage matches at Estadio Akron, which will be known as Guadalajara Stadium during the tournament, including the co-host nation’s second group game. This is the third time a World Cup has been held in Guadalajara, after previously staging matches in 1970 and 1986. For this summer’s edition, it is one of the country’s three host cities, alongside…
Canada’s largest city will make history when it hosts the first men’s FIFA World Cup match ever played on Canadian soil. Toronto welcomes six matches during the 2026 tournament at BMO Field, known as Toronto Stadium during the competition, including Canada’s opening fixture. Set on the shores of Lake Ontario, Toronto combines world-class sport with a multicultural food scene, diverse neighbourhoods and some of Canada’s most recognisable landmarks. From the CN Tower to bustling waterfront districts, visitors will find a city that reflects FIFA’s description of Toronto as “The World in a City”. World Cup fixtures in Toronto Toronto will…
Armenians are all set to head to the polls on Sunday in a decisive election that will shape the future of the South Caucasus country and the entire region, as Russia warned Yerevan of a “Ukraine scenario,” while the EU and the US came together to support Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s cautious pro-West pivot after securing a historic peace agreement with Azerbaijan. The voters are choosing between Pashinyan and his centrist Civil Contract party, and a fragmented pro-Russian opposition openly supported by the Kremlin. Russian-Armenian billionaire Samvel Karapetyan — running while under house arrest — is leading the Strong…
By Sertac Aktan with AP Published on 06/06/2026 – 20:24 GMT+2 On June 6, 1944, during World War II, nearly 160,000 Allied troops landed in Normandy, France, on what is known as ‘D-Day’, and they launched ‘Operation Overlord’ to liberate German-occupied Western Europe. Over 4,400 Allied troops were killed on that single day, and more than half of them were Americans. The exact number of German casualties on D-Day is not known, but it is estimated between 4,000 and 9,000 killed, wounded or missing. This year commemorates the 82nd anniversary of the Normandy beach landings, with only a handful of war veterans still…