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As schools in LA reopen, parents worry about harmful ash from wildfires
Weeks after the worst of the deadly fires tore through Los Angeles suburbs, families are grappling with the reality that toxic ash from burned cars and homes could be a health issue for awhile, ...ABC News - Jan. 25 -
North Korea reopens to tourists just in time for late leader Kim Jong Il's birthday
For the first time in over five years, foreign tourists can now visit North Korea, just in time for late leader Kim Jong Il's birthday celebrations.NBC News - 9h -
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Wounded Gazans Begin to Leave for Egypt Through Reopened Rafah Crossing
The border point had been closed after Israel invaded the southern city of Rafah in May but is opening again as part of the cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas.The New York Times - 3d -
Rafah crossing reopening cannot be underestimated – it hints at success for Gaza ceasefire
Border has been closed since May 2024 for even the most urgent medical cases and evacuations are significant first step. The Rafah terminal that marks the crossing between southern Gaza and Egypt ...The Guardian - 3d -
Rafah crossing reopens for Gaza’s sick and injured children after months of closure
Thirty-seven minors leave for treatment as three Israeli hostages return home and 183 Palestinians are released. Thirty-seven sick and injured children left Gaza for treatment on Saturday through ...The Guardian - 3d -
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Gaza’s Border Crossing at Rafah Reopens to Let Sick and Wounded Leave
The Rafah crossing has been shuttered for over eight months but is opening again as part of the cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas.The New York Times - 4d -
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Reagan National Airport reopens after D.C. plane crash
Operations have resumed at Reagan National Airport following Wednesday night's deadly midair collision between an American Airlines plane and an Army helicopter above Washington, D.C. CBS News ...CBS News - 5d -
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Omagh bomb victims’ names read aloud as public inquiry reopens
Inquiry chair says evidence will make clear the ‘devastating and lasting impact’ of Real IRA attack in August 1998. The names of each of the 29 people killed in the Omagh bombing, including a ...The Guardian - Jan. 28 -
Elephant tramples tourist to death in South Africa
The South African national parks agency asked people not to post images of the incident on social media.CBS News - Jan. 27 -
South Korea’s President Yoon Is Indicted
President Yoon Suk Yeol will stand trial along with his former defense minister and others who participated in his short-lived imposition of martial law.The New York Times - Jan. 27 -
Victims to take centre stage at reopened Omagh bombing inquiry
Families of children killed will speak at inquiry into whether Northern Ireland atrocity could have been stopped. Victims of the Omagh bombing, the single deadliest atrocity of the Northern Ireland ...The Guardian - Jan. 27 -
As schools in LA reopen, parents worry about harmful ash from wildfires
Weeks after the worst of the deadly fires tore through Los Angeles suburbs, families are grappling with the reality that toxic ash from burned cars and homes could be a health issue for awhile, ...ABC News - Jan. 25 -
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Edinburgh becomes first 'tourist tax' city in Scotland
A tourist tax designed to raise £50m annually will be introduced to Edinburgh from next year.BBC News - Jan. 24 -
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Hungary threatens to disrupt Russia sanctions unless Ukraine reopens gas transit
Viktor Orbán floats new demand as EU rushes to renew restrictions on MoscowFinancial Times - Jan. 24 -
Luxury brands urge return of UK tax-free tourist shopping
Watch and jewellery companies report double-digit falls in sales to foreign visitors since measure was abolished post-BrexitFinancial Times - Jan. 24 -
Los Angeles Schools Reopen to Relief and Worry About Toxins
Many educators and families were thrilled to get back to some routines as a handful of schools reopened after weeks of closures. Others were worried about remaining dangers in fire-hit areas.The New York Times - Jan. 24 -
FCC reopens complaints against top broadcasters
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is reopening a number of complaints against broadcast outlets that were dismissed by the previous administration just days before President Trump took ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
Brothers say Hawaii police framed them for tourist's 1991 murder
Albert "Ian" Schweitzer, who spent over two decades in prison for the killing of Dana Ireland, was released in 2023 based on new evidence.CBS News - Jan. 23 -
Trump Is Said to Push for Early Reopening of North American Trade Deal
The president wants to begin renegotiating a U.S. trade deal with Canada and Mexico earlier than a scheduled 2026 review, people familiar with his thinking said.The New York Times - Jan. 22 -
South Korea bristles at Trump calling North Korea ‘nuclear power’
South Korea rebuked President Trump’s remarks calling North Korea a “nuclear power,” raising concern about the relationship between the two countries. “North Korea’s denuclearization remains a ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Rail lines reopen after freight train breakdown
Gatwick Express, Southern and Thameslink services are all facing disruption until 12:00 GMT.BBC News - Jan. 20 -
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Chinese Celebrities and Tourists Think Twice About Thailand
The brief abduction of a Chinese actor who was trafficked into Myanmar to work in a scam camp has rattled travelers from a country that Thailand relies on for tourism.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
Spain sets a new record with 94 million international tourists last year
Spain's Tourism Ministry says that a record 94 million international travelers visited Spain in 2024, the best year for tourism in the country since records startedABC News - Jan. 15 -
Dazzling Ice Castles draw tourists to New Hampshire, other states
An annual architectural celebration of ice is up and running again in New Hampshire and several other statesABC News - Jan. 13 -
A Renaissance Era secret passage reopens in Florence
Built for security reasons by the Medici family, the Vasari Corridor is a half-mile-long corridor running through the very heart of Florence. After the completion of renovation work, this exclusive ...CBS News - Jan. 12 -
Barcelona mayor turns tourist numbers into weapon against climate change
In the Spanish city of Barcelona, thousands of protestors took to the streets last year angry at the impact of millions of tourists on the lives of people who live there. But as the city also ...CBS News - Jan. 11 -
Barcelona uses its tourist tax to tackle the effects of climate change
Barcelona is one of the most visited cities in Europe. A small fee charged to visitors is helping the city address climate change.CBS News - Jan. 11 -
ATF investigates tourist accused of setting businesses on fire in Puerto Rico
Authorities in Missouri and Puerto Rico are investigating an incident where several businesses on the island were allegedly set on fire by a tourist from Missouri; videos of the alleged event have ...NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Mahout charged after elephant kills tourist in Thailand
Theerayut Inthaphudkij, 38, has been charged with negligence causing death, authorities say.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Foreign tourists among three dead after Rottnest Island seaplane crash
Privately owned Cessna 208 Caravan 675 plane was carrying seven people when it crashed off Western Australia coast. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
A rallying call for democracy in South Korea
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's attempted martial law declaration sparked a wave of collective resistance from citizens, who used protests, social media, and cultural works to express their ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Tourist killed by elephant while she was bathing animal at sanctuary
A stressed elephant killed a Spanish tourist while she was bathing the animal at a sanctuary in southern Thailand, police said.CBS News - Jan. 6
