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Fly-tipping van repurposed to deter offenders

Middlesbrough Council tries a new tactic to combat its fly-tipping problems.

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.

10 of the Most Unique Museums In the United States

Add these one-of-a-kind destinations to your travel bucket list.

Things Americans find strange about Europe

The greatest mass evacuations in history

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.

13 Nostalgic Photos of Vintage Amusement Parks

What a thrill.

4 Places To Retire That Are Better Than Florida — and Way Cheaper

Florida has long been considered one of the most ideal places to retire. Read Next: Retirement 2024: These Are the 10 Worst Places To Retire in North Carolina Find Out: Owe Money to the IRS? Most...

31 Rare Vintage Photos of Palm Beach

The glamorous Florida town has attracted socialites, celebs, and even royalty through the years.

Mona Lisa background's real-life location thought to be pinpointed for the first time

The studies resulting in this finding have the potential to be groundbreaking in art history.

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...

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.

Want to Keep Deer From Eating Your Garden? Here's What to Plant

If Bambi likes to visit your garden, this list is for you.

22 Adults-Only Resorts for a Well-Deserved Vacation

These romantic retreats have everything you need—except children.

Worst Places To Spend Your Golden Years and Where To Retire Instead

Once you retire, money takes on a brand new meaning. You become keenly attuned to every dollar of your nest egg, balancing things you may have once taken for granted while working, such as traveling,...

The northern lights in Barcelona and other unusual places

Beautiful Cities in Greece That Deserve More Love

Don't overlook these hidden gems!

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.

Wayfarers Chapel will be dismantled after being damaged by landslide

The shrine has seen a steady flow of tourists, weddings and funerals since it opened in 1951. However, officials say the deteriorating ground leaves them no choice.

Naval Academy plebes end their first year with daunting traditional climb of Herndon Monument

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — First-year students at the U.S. Naval Academy are taking part in the annual Herndon Monument Climb on Wednesday, a ritual that marks the end of their plebe year and some say foreshadows career success. Members of the Class of 2027 will work together to scale the 21-foot (6-meter) obelisk covered in vegetable shortening to replace a white plebe “Dixie cup” hat with an upperclassman’s hat, according to the Naval Academy....

The World’s 20 Most Beautiful Cities to Visit in Your Lifetime

Some standards and some surprises–all dazzling destinations to tempt you on your next trip.

The 8 Oldest Restaurants in New York City

These iconic restaurants have withstood the test of time.

The 15 Best Mother-Daughter Trips to Take Together

Celebrate mom more than once a year with these curated trips!

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

OCALA, Fla. (AP) — Mexican citizens were among those going to work at a Florida watermelon farm on Tuesday when the bus they were traveling in was sideswiped and crashed, killing eight people, officials said. Alicia Bárcena, Mexico’s foreign relations secretary, on Tuesday said via the social media platform X that she was sorry to report that a tragic automotive accident had happened in Florida with Mexican agricultural workers involved. She...

Ohio rollercoaster is forced to shut just days after opening

A rollercoaster that had been billed as the tallest and fastest in the world was abruptly shut down just a week after it opened at an Ohio theme park. The ride must undergo a 'mechanical modification.'

5 Best Futon Mattresses of 2024 That Overnight Guests Will Thank You For

Be the host with the most.

40 Things That Didn't Exist 40 Years Ago

The world really was a different place back then.

The Most Popular Book the Year You Were Born

We had forgotten about so many of these.

These Small Towns in California Are Bursting With Beauty and Charm

Nope, this isn't Italy.

Mysterious structures discovered near Egypt's Great Pyramid of Giza

Archaeologists uncovered two structures hiding below the sands in Egypt that were constructed 4,500 years ago - at the same time as the iconic Great Pyramid.

7 of the Most Ridiculously Long Interstates in the U.S.

Historic, iconic, impossibly long.

The most haunted castles in Europe

Europe is peppered with ancient castles, many of them wonderfully fairy-tale in appearance. Others, however, are possessed of a more mystical appeal, with some hiding dark secrets and a violent past. These are the spooky strongholds that will make you shiver, mysterious medieval seats of power where dastardly deeds took place in an atmosphere of fear and repression. Hundreds of years later, these creepy castles are scenes of ghostly goings-on where specters and phantoms tease and torment with malevolent glee. But where can you find the most frightening fortifications? Click through if you dare and get ready to be haunted!

Town's 850th memories buried for future generation

A time capsule is buried to mark the end of a town's 850th anniversary celebration.

50 Best and Worst Retirement Towns

For many of us, the town we retire to isn't a difficult choice. After all, living near family and friends is often one of the most important elements of what most people envision for their golden...

10 of America’s Best Water Parks

Make a splash at these fun-filled oases.

13 Beautiful City Skyline Photos Snapped Around the World

Dazzling views from the top await.

These Dog-Friendly Hotels Will Pamper Your Pup in Luxury

Save this for your next road trip.

30 Rare Photographs Taken at Chateau Marmont

The iconic Hollywood hotel has been a favorite among celebrities for nearly 100 years.

Tourists urged to book tour packages with legit operators following drowning case

KOTA KINABALU: Those planning to spend their holidays in Sabah have been advised to secure their tour packages with tour operators who are registered with the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac). Read full story

Trump's $100m plane clipped another corporate jet at Florida airport

Donald Trump 's private Boeing 757 clipped another corporate jet while taxiing at West Palm Beach International Airport in Florida on Sunday, a source familiar with the incident said.

Pictured: The world's longest underground slide, which is hidden inside a MOUNTAIN in Graz in Austria

The attraction, called the Schlossberg Slide, is completely hidden inside the tree-covered Schlossberg mountain, which lords it over Austria's second-largest city, Graz, at a height of 1,551ft.

The 20 Best Luggage Brands Worth Investing In

From Samsonite to Rimowa, Tumi to Away—here's what you need to know about each one.

Truly Fascinating Places You Won't Believe Are in the United States

From lunar-like landscapes to European-style castles.

These Stunning Treehouse Hotels Let You Totally Relax

Goodbye, cell phone beeps. Hello, birdcalls.

The most bizarre medieval pet advice

These Garden Arches Can Transform Your Backyard Into a Beautiful Oasis

Adding visual interest to your outdoor space has never been easier.

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.

Councillors back ship getting Freedom of the City

HMS Protector is a wave closer to being given freedom of a landlocked city.

15 Countries Worth Visiting for an Epic Drive

Whether it's the awesome roads, incredible terrain, or lax driving laws, plan your next road trip with this guide to our international favorite driving spots.

Private school to welcome girls for the first time

Abingdon School is currently an independent day and boarding school for boys.