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First-Hand: Testing the EU's New EES Border System

A UK travel writer shares their experience navigating the EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES), detailing the biometric checks, potential delays, and what it means for British holidaymakers post-Brexit.

Cyber Attack Causes European Airport Chaos & Flight Cancellations

A major cyber attack has caused severe disruption at airports across Europe, leading to widespread flight cancellations and delays. UK travellers are being warned to expect significant travel chaos and check with their airlines before heading to the airpo

Travellers seize meadow; village petting zoo goats vanish

Fury erupts in a picturesque Buckinghamshire village after an unauthorised Traveller encampment occupies a protected wildflower meadow. The invasion coincides with the mysterious disappearance of two beloved goats from the local petting zoo, leaving resid

Cornell MBA class sees white students become minority

In a landmark shift for elite education, Cornell University's latest MBA intake reports white students are no longer the majority, marking a historic first for the Ivy League and signalling a profound demographic transformation in top-tier business educat

Evicted 'tribe' sets up new camp just 30 yards away

A self-proclaimed 'tribe' evicted from their woodland camp in a major police operation has defiantly set up a new settlement mere metres away, sparking fresh local tension and concerns over a prolonged standoff with authorities.

Minority Britons alarmed by 'far-right normalisation' at rally

The recent 'Unite the Kingdom' rally in London has left many minority communities deeply concerned, as they witness what they perceive as the mainstreaming of far-right rhetoric and a legitimisation of anti-immigrant politics in Britain.

Stormzy's football club in crisis after travellers dump rubbish

Rapper Stormzy's non-league football club, AFC Croydon Athletic, faces a crisis after an illegal traveller encampment left the stadium buried under piles of waste and human faeces, forcing training cancellations and health hazard warnings.

Democratic Senators Accuse Israel of Gaza 'Ethnic Cleansing'

A group of prominent US Democratic senators issues a stark warning, accusing Israel of committing 'ethnic cleansing' in Gaza and urging President Biden to suspend weapon transfers, marking a significant escalation in internal party tensions over the confl

Tory Senator's 'Ethnic Slur' Against AOC Sparks Fury

A Conservative Senator faces a firestorm after launching a vicious personal attack on Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, using a term branded a 'racial slur' and accusing her of having the 'depth of a puddle'.

US ESTA Fee Hike: New £17 Charge for UK Travellers

British travellers face a new £17 fee for US ESTA applications under a new law signed by President Biden. Travel expert Simon Calder breaks down what it means for your next stateside trip.

Travellers occupy Green Belt field in Essex defying council

A group of travellers has illegally set up an encampment on protected Green Belt land in Essex, transforming it into a makeshift caravan park. Local authorities have launched legal action to remove them from the field in Crays Hill, near Billericay.

Travellers occupy public football pitches in Basildon

A group of travellers has set up an unauthorised encampment with a dozen caravans on public football pitches in Basildon, Essex, prompting the local council to initiate urgent legal proceedings for their removal.

Leaked 'Gaza Riviera' Plan Dismissed as 'Insane'

A leaked Israeli proposal for a luxury 'Gaza Riviera' with hotels and marinas on the coast of a depopulated Gaza has been condemned by Palestinians and UK MPs as a dystopian attempt to whitewash what they call ethnic cleansing.

1 in 4 Face Racism in UK Countryside, Survey Reveals

A landmark survey by the Rural Services Network exposes the pervasive reality of racism in the UK's countryside, with 1 in 4 ethnic minority residents experiencing discrimination, challenging the idyllic image of rural life.

Trump's New 'Visa Integrity Fee' For US Travellers

Former President Donald Trump unveils a bold new immigration policy, proposing a 'Visa Integrity Fee' for all international travellers entering the United States. The plan aims to fund a sweeping overhaul of the US immigration system.

Italy's New Tourist Tax: Brits Face Holiday Price Hike

British tourists planning an Italian getaway are set to pay more as popular destinations like Venice and Rome implement or increase controversial tourist taxes. Here's what you need to know and how it could affect your 2024 holiday budget.

EU Border Chaos: 14-Hour Airport Queues Threaten Summer Holidays

British travellers face potential summer holiday chaos as new EU border checks are set to cause major delays at airports across Europe. The Entry/Exit System (EES) could create queues of up to 14 hours, with experts warning of 'significant disruption' for

Texas signs judicial redistricting bill, critics cry foul

Governor Greg Abbott signs into law a sweeping redistricting plan for Texas's lower courts, a move critics decry as a partisan power grab that could disenfranchise minority voters and reshape the state's judicial landscape for years to come.

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