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Melbourne Convention Centre evacuated after fire alarm

Thousands were forced to evacuate the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre after a fire alarm triggered emergency protocols, disrupting a significant business gathering and prompting a swift emergency response.

National Trust's vegan tampons in men's toilets spark fury

The National Trust faces intense backlash after installing vegan sanitary products in men's toilets and removing gendered signage at its Lake Windermere visitor centre, prompting accusations of 'virtue signalling' from traditionalists.

Japan's new tourist tax affects Australian travellers

Japan introduces controversial ¥1,000 tourist tax for all international visitors starting 2025. Discover how this new fee will affect Australian travellers and what it means for your next holiday to the Land of the Rising Sun.

St Bart's Hospital North Wing closed after flooding

London's historic St Bartholomew's Hospital has temporarily closed its North Wing to visitors after significant flooding caused damage to electrical systems, though patient care continues uninterrupted.

Interstellar Object's Baffling Metals Defy Science

Groundbreaking analysis of interstellar object 'Oumuamua reveals baffling metallic composition that defies current scientific understanding, challenging everything we know about cosmic visitors.

Shetland Islands Approve New Tourist Tax

The Shetland Islands Council has approved a pioneering Transient Visitor Levy, making it the latest Scottish destination to implement a tourist tax aimed at sustaining local infrastructure and services.

Hoon Driver Rams Through Shopping Centre Security Gate

Dramatic CCTV footage captures the terrifying moment a hoon driver in a Ford Falcon deliberately smashes through a security gate at a busy Queensland shopping centre, sending shoppers scrambling for safety.

Cornwall's tourist numbers hit lowest point in a decade

Cornwall's coastal communities confront an unexpected crisis as anti-tourist sentiment leads to a dramatic visitor decline, triggering economic hardship and forcing a bitter rethink about the region's dependence on tourism.

Wisconsin Data Centre Plan Sparks Water War With Locals

A fierce battle erupts in Menominee, Wisconsin, as locals and officials challenge a proposed $10 billion data centre's plan to consume billions of gallons of water annually, raising alarms over environmental impact and resource strain.

UK Visitor's Verdict: NYC Is The Kindest Place

A traveller from the UK shares her surprising discovery that New Yorkers are not the tough crowd they're made out to be, but are instead incredibly welcoming and kind, completely changing her perspective on the Big Apple.

Vegas Sphere's Lights Trigger Husband's Severe Seizure

A family's visit to the Las Vegas Sphere turned into a medical emergency when the venue's intense visual effects triggered a severe seizure in a husband with epilepsy. The incident raises urgent questions about safety warnings for those with photosensitiv

Heroic Bystanders Tackle Knifeman in Westfield Stabbing

A woman is in a critical condition after a horrific stabbing at Westfield Coomera on the Gold Coast. Shocking eyewitness accounts detail how brave shoppers rushed to subdue the alleged attacker in a busy food court.

B&Q's Giant Umbrella Bamboo Plant Returns for £40

Gardening enthusiasts rejoice! B&Q has relaunched its colossal 'Umbrella Bamboo' plant, a fast-growing, hardy giant perfect for creating stunning privacy screens and exotic garden features. Get expert planting tips and find out why this is the must-have p

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