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Jerusalem Botanical Gardens Hosts Lotus and Indian Culture Festival
In 2026, the Jerusalem Botanical Gardens will host its inaugural Lotus and Indian Culture Festival. The Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv supports the event, and children with resident cards enter free.
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U.S. Travelers Can Claim VAT Refunds in Europe
U.S. travelers to Europe may claim VAT refunds on goods, not services, if they meet country-specific rules. Refunds require unused items, minimum single-store purchases, and stamped paperwork at departure airports.
Remanso Shifts From Mining to Mavecure Tourism
Residents of Remanso, Colombia, now work in tourism instead of gold mining as interest in the Mavecure Mountains grows. Former miner Fabio Pérez says tourism has improved his family's quality of life.
Sabrina Deploys Reserve Parachute After Mid-Air Collision
Sabrina, a paraglider, deploys her reserve chute after a mid-air collision with a plane in Salzburg. She escapes with minor injuries and is airlifted by police helicopter for treatment.
Labor Ministry Reports 14 Garment Workers Killed in Crashes
The Labor Ministry reports 14 garment factory workers died in two traffic accidents in Cambodia on Saturday. The ministry urges strict compliance with traffic laws to prevent further incidents.
El Al Starts Direct Tel Aviv Buenos Aires Flights November
El Al will begin twice-weekly direct flights between Tel Aviv and Buenos Aires in November. The Israeli government provides a 20 million shekel subsidy to support the route operation.
Authorities Quarantine Ambition Cruise Ship in Bordeaux
French officials order over 1,700 people to stay on the Ambition cruise ship due to a gastrointestinal illness outbreak. Medical teams are testing samples while affected passengers remain isolated and shore excursions are canceled.
University Researchers Find Canadian Visits to U.S. Decline
Researchers from the University of Toronto find a 42% median drop in Canadian visits to U.S. metro areas using cell phone data. The decline spans tourist and business travel to multiple U.S. cities between 2024 and 2026.
Cambridge South Station Opens With Great British Railways Branding
Cambridge South station opens on 28 June with Great British Railways branding. The Department for Transport expects 1.8 million passengers annually and improved connections to the Biomedical Campus.
UAE Lifts Flight Restrictions and Restores Normal Air Operations
The United Arab Emirates' General Civil Aviation Authority lifts all flight restrictions in its airspace. The authority continues monitoring security while airports resume normal operations after the recent conflict.
Iran Resumes Flights at Imam Khomeini Airport After Suspension
Iranian authorities restart flights at Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport after about 58 days of suspension. The airport operates flights to 15 destinations as officials consult airlines to restore schedules.
KAI Train Collision Kills 14, Injures 84 at Bekasi Station
A commuter and a long-distance KAI train collided at Bekasi station, causing 14 deaths and 84 injuries. Emergency teams worked to free passengers trapped in the wreckage amid severe damage.
Ice Block Near Everest Base Camp Delays Climbers
A large unstable ice block on the route above Mount Everest base camp delays climbing attempts. Nepalese officials and guides work to assess the serac and mitigate avalanche risks before resuming climbs.
Jenks Drives Reliant Robin 14,000 Miles to Cape Town
Ollie Jenks and Seth Scott complete a 14,000-mile journey from London to Cape Town in a three-wheeled car. They faced mechanical failures and security challenges during the trip across 22 countries.
Air New Zealand Opens Booking For Economy Skynest Pods
Air New Zealand launches bookings for Skynest sleep pods this month. The pods offer four-hour lie-flat bunks for economy passengers on long-haul flights starting November.
Ciclobús Transports Passengers Through Havana Bay Tunnel
Ciclobús carries passengers and their vehicles through Havana's underwater tunnel. It serves over 2,000 daily riders reliant on two-wheeled transport due to fuel shortages.
Stampede Kills At Least 30 at Haitian Fortress
A stampede at Citadelle Laferrière in northern Haiti kills at least 30 people. The government confirmed the deaths and search for survivors continues at the tourist site.
Tourist Bus Falls Into Ravine in La Gomera Killing One
A tourist bus fell into a ravine in La Gomera, killing one and injuring 27. Most passengers were British nationals treated at a local hospital.
Grelle Dies in Tourist Truck Crash in Nicaragua
Kasey Grelle died when a tourist truck crashed inside a Nicaraguan resort. Her son Julian was critically injured and airlifted to a hospital in St.
Teams Rescue 21 Survivors From Raft Off Taliabu Island
Search teams rescued 21 people from a raft after their boat sank near Taliabu Island. Survivors were found 46 kilometers from the sinking site and will be taken to Gorontalo city.
Mexican Navy Searches For Missing Sailboats Bound For Cuba
Mexican navy searches for two sailboats with nine people headed to Cuba. Search includes navy vessels and aircraft coordinating with international rescue centers.
Bus Plunges Into Bangladesh River Killing At Least 18
A bus sank in the River Padma in Bangladesh, killing 18 people. Rescue operations faced challenges from strong currents and rain.
United Airlines Adds Economy Seat Beds With Relax Row
United Airlines will install Relax Row economy seat beds on 200 Boeing widebody planes starting 2027. The seats convert into flat beds and fit up to two adults and a child.
Stansbury Uses Petit Club Med During Cancún Workcation
Stansbury booked a six-day workcation at Club Med Cancún with childcare support. Her daughter enjoyed the Petit Club Med program and asked to return the next day.