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Vintage photos of famous cities

Have you ever wondered how some of the world's biggest cities looked like decades ago? Well, this is your chance! In this gallery, we compiled the most amazing vintage photos of numerous capital cities and other major cities. From Europe to North America, and Asia to Africa and further, we've covered many big cities across the globe. Browse through and marvel at these retro pictures of famous cities.

Luxury cruise ship carrying 2,506 passengers to dock in Waterford

A gigantic luxury cruise ship carrying thousands of passengers is due to dock in County Waterford this Thursday, causing possible traffic delays near the docking site. Waterford City and County Council has advised that the cruise ship Celebrity Silhouette, with 2,506 passengers, will tender to Dunmore East Harbour on Thursday, May 16 from about 7am...

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Ships told to change routes as killer whales terrorise European coast

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Watch live: US Naval academy freshmen attempt to climb 21ft greasy pole in human pyramid

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Luke Evans shares ultimate guide to spending summer in Ibiza

Actor, Luke Evans, has exclusively shared with us his guide to having the summer of a lifetime in Ibiza. While a part-time resident on the Balearic island, he's also currently out there launching BDXY's new collaboration with Nobu Ibiza Bay, and has been visiting since he was in his early twenties (where he admits frequenting DC-10). However, now t...

Tui reveals record holiday sales despite rising costs for trips abroad

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Absolutely incredible places to visit in Central America

Central America is generally regarded as being composed of seven countries—Guatemala, Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Panama, and Nicaragua. That's seven wonderfully compelling vacation destination options famed for stunningly varied ecosystems, culturally significant historic ruins, and some of the best beaches around. But where do you start? If this part of the world is on your must-see bucket list, click through this gallery for ideas on where to go and what to see!

10 Gorgeous Spots to Propose in LA

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World’s 25 Most Remarkable Beach Destinations

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The most mysterious shipwrecks in history

38 Disney Princess Outfits, Ranked

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Monuments Men: The group of soldiers who recovered five million works of art stolen during WWII

The widespread looting of European art by the Third Reich before and during the Second World War was one of the most shameful chapters of art history. The Nazis systematically stole thousands of paintings from individuals, and confiscated many thousands more from museums and other cultural institutions. Beside artworks, gold, silver, currency, jewelry, books, and religious treasures were also plundered. Most of these looted items were recovered and restituted after the war. But many thousands of pieces of art were never retrieved by their rightful owners. Click through and read the shameful story of Nazi plunder.

South West Trains passengers win £25m in huge class action payout

An estimated 1.4 million people who travelled on mainline trains operated by Stagecoach South Western Trains (SSWT) to Waterloo are in line for up to £100 each after the case was settled.

This ‘tranquil’ UK city has been crowned the best for relaxing walks

Walking has huge benefits on our mental and physical health

I'm an American living in Italy - the locals can spot tourists just by the way you walk

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The twee Cotswolds town that became a super-rich playground

We need to talk about Tetbury. Namely its morphing from the quintessential Cotswolds village into a townie playground. Full disclosure, I’m a bona fide townie, who is not impartial to a bit of “London vulgar”. I have an (I hope subtly ironic) fascination with fugly brands such as Versace and every so often become struck by an overwhelming desire to...

German travel giant says takes overtourism 'very seriously'

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A tourist bus service has been cancelled due to the curse of potholes

It is arguably the least used road in the country - partly because it goes through a bomb range. But the minibus service which takes tourists to remote Cape Wrath, has had to stop because of potholes.

Red Lobster Announces Nearly 100 Locations Will Be Shut Down

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Number of tents along Dublin’s Grand Canal grows to nearly 60 despite removal efforts

The latest migrant camp on the Grand Canal in Dublin has grown to 57 tents less than a week after a similar camp was dismantled. The new camp started to grow late last week between the Baggot Street and Leeson Street bridges on the city-side of the canal. The tents are positioned side by side and are now on both sides of the tow-path, with some pit...

My family booked first-class 'apartment' seats for an 8-hour Etihad Airways flight. I can see why the private airplane rooms cost $6,000 a pop.

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Confirmation that 56 gardaí will give a dig out in France for Paris Olympics security operation

Up to 15 million visitors are expected to attend Paris for the Olympics this summer.

Proposed Isle of Man assisted dying service ‘takes another landmark step’

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Harry and Meghan land in LA after 18-hour flight from Nigeria

The couple, who left Abuja yesterday following a three-day visit, were pictured being whisked away by a car at Los Angeles International Airport's 'Private Suites' facility.

The $1.4 billion Dream Chaser plane set to take humans to space

Glaciers and the ‘gates of hell’: Earth Photo 2024 shortlist has glimmers of hope

30 nature-loving photographers are shortlisted for an exhibition you can see in London from next month. View on euronews

Inside US WWII incarceration centre that’s now a national park

Mysterious structures discovered near Egypt's Great Pyramid of Giza

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Napa Valley wine family is torn apart by Succession-style feud

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American man charged with spider smuggling in Turkey says he is back in US

A curator at the American Museum of Natural History in New York said on Tuesday he was released and arrived back in the United States after Turkish authorities detained him on suspicion of trying to smuggle valuable poisonous spiders and scorpions out of the country. Lorendo Prendini was arrested on Sunday at Istanbul Airport by Turkish police why ...

Mexican citizens were traveling to work at a Florida farm when a pickup hit their bus, killing 8

Mexican citizens were traveling to work at a Florida farm when a pickup hit their bus, killing 8 - Officials say Mexican citizens were among those going to work at a Florida watermelon farm when the bus they were traveling in was hit and crashed, killing eight people

Whistleblower questions delays and mistakes in way EPA used sensor plane after fiery Ohio derailment

The U.S. government has a specialized plane loaded with advanced sensors that officials brag is always ready to deploy within an hour of any kind of chemical disaster. But the plane didn’t fly over eastern Ohio until four days after the disastrous Norfolk Southern derailment there last year. A whistleblower told The Associated Press that the Environmental Protection Agency's ASPECT plane could have provided crucial data about the chemicals...

10 Stylish and Equally Comfortable Airport Looks for Your Next Trip

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The UK was once the most LGBTQ-friendly place in Europe - now we're far from it

The United Kingdom has plummeted in their ranking for LGBTQ+ friendliness in the last decade.

Discover the world's most romantic destinations

Where's the most romantic place in the world to propose to a loved one or spend a wonderful honeymoon? Or how about celebrating an anniversary or other special occasion? Whether you're seeking a dreamy escape to a far-flung land, or somewhere charming nearer at hand, click through the gallery for a list of made-for-romance destination ideas.

Anti-tourism graffiti spreads across Athens in demands to end tourism

Greece issued a plea for 'no more tourism' as the stunning city - and home to iconic landmarks such as the Acropolis - is becoming increasingly swamped with British holidaymakers.

Moment plane catches fire on runway after landing

'Drop your belongings, unbuckle, and head to the exits': This is the moment Delta Flight 604 suffered a mechanical malfunction after landing at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport from Cancun, Mexico, which caused a fire near the plane's nose area.

France’s Freedom Flame arrives in UK as part of D-Day thank-you tour

France’s Freedom Flame has arrived in the UK on its way to the US as part of a tour to thank the two countries for their key roles on D-Day. The flame, which normally resides on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier under the Arc De Triomphe in Paris, has left its home for the first time in its 101-year history to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the ...

Memorable epitaphs from famous gravestones

Words are one of the many forms through which we honor the deceased. Epitaphs come in all sorts of formats, depending on the person they are written for, and by whom. There are some famous dead people who have pretty unique epitaphs craved on their headstones, from poetic to funny. Despite the variety of styles, they all have something in common—they're memorable. In this gallery, you'll discover some of the most beautiful and quirky epitaphs from famous gravesites. Click on.

Fire at a marina in Croatia destroys 22 boats but no injuries reported

Croatia is a top European tourism destination and a favourite spot for sailing.

Surfers honoured in paddle-out as families confirm identity of bodies in Mexico

Surfers gathered in Mexico's seaside community of San Miguel for a 'paddle-out' as the three bodies found in a well were identified as Australian brothers Callum and Jake Robinson and their travelling companion, Jack Carter Rhoad. The trio, who went missing in the Pacific coast state of Baja California, were killed with gunshots to the head, Mexican authorities said. The hypothesis of the investigation is that the men were attacked by people who wanted to steal their car.

Places Americans don’t visit—but definitely should

Even though Americans still carry the stereotype of people who don’t travel overseas, this is far from the truth. Yes, US citizens may not travel internationally as frequently as other cultures, particularly Europeans, but Americans are going abroad like never before. Popular destinations among Americans include our neighboring Mexico and Canada, as well as the UK in Europe, according to the Department of Commerce’s National Travel and Tourism Office. But what about the countries not featured in the list? There are some real gems out there that Americans have left untapped. What are some amazing destinations abroad that Americans should start visiting? Click through the gallery to find out.

10 Reasons To Visit Paros Island

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6,800-Year-Old "Mayor" Unearthed in Germany

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Zaha Hadid Architects and The Dalmore create rare whisky "imbued with life experiences"

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How many countries can you visit in one day?

It can be quite an appealing idea to break a world record, and to know that you are the only one in the world to have achieved something so far. According to Swiss travelers Cédric Waldburger and Rainer-Marc Frey, this feeling is truly monumental! On August 23, 2022, the duo broke the record for the most number of countries visited in 24 hours. Their journey was documented on Waldburger’s YouTube channel and, according to them, it is a feat that can only be done in the European continent. Intrigued? Click through this gallery and join us as we follow the route that these record-breaking travelers took in 2022.