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Illegal donkey skin is being sold alongside human hair on social media
More than 4.8 million donkeys are killed for their skins a year, the charity estimates, in the most comprehensive look at the illicit industry yet.
More than 100 passengers escape plane that caught fire during take-off
The Tibet Airlines flight veered off the runway before bursting into flames at China's Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport this morning.
SAS is cancelling 4,000 summer flights due to ‘staff shortages’
Scandinavian Airlines is the latest carrier to announce widespread disruptions over the summer.
‘Retreating into shadows’: How the climate crisis is impacting cricket
The Indian Premier League battles on through some of the hottest conditions in 100 years, with one team donning green as a call to action yesterday.
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Long queues and delays expected at most European airports this summer
Long queues for check-in and security are expected to continue over the summer, aviation experts have warned, as increased demand puts pressure on European airports
Is fermented mushroom ‘meat’ the solution to our beef addiction?
Replacing 20 per cent of beef with a fungi substitute could halve deforestation, a new study shows.
The Moulin Rouge windmill and 7 other amazing Airbnb film and TV stays
The iconic windmill has joined some other big ticket listings, from Normal People to Harry Potter filming locations.
‘Lego blocks’ of solar energy could power all homes by 2030
'Power Blox' are a simple solution for electrifying the world’s most remote areas, and a quick tool during disasters.
Book now for cheaper summer flights, travel experts advise
Airfares are set to rise, but flights to these European destinations have actually fallen, despite higher fuel costs.
Greece has scrapped all COVID entry rules before the summer holidays
Here's how travel and domestic restrictions have changed in Greece from May, and when indoor masks are likely to be lifted.
What does India’s heatwave mean for global food supplies?
The severe heatwave has come unusually early in spring, and will put more than 1 billion people in India and Pakistan at risk.
Which countries in South-East Asia are open to tourists?
Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam have recently eased their COVID travel restrictions - just in time for the summer holidays.
€12 flights are tempting tourists back to Australia
Here’s how to bag yourself one of Qatar Airways' 200 tickets to Adelaide for young people from the UK and Ireland.
Only 2% of people in UK quarantine hotels tested positive - watchdog
A new report from Parliament’s watchdog has found that the UK’s travel restrictions were costly, confusing and not demonstrably successful.
Can becoming a 'Lord of Glencoe' really help conserve Scotland?
Highland Titles has made thousands of people green 'lairds' - including Beyonce. We investigated what's going on with the souvenir plot scheme.
Stop showing our gorilla selfies, says Chicago zoo
Showing Amare the gorilla phone selfies has amused some guests, but Lincoln Park Zoo warns it could have severe consequences.
‘Risk of insider threat’, says UK minister speeding up airport hiring
It is hoped that hiring more staff will stop airport ‘chaos’ ahead of the summer.
Solar energy can now be stored for up to 18 years say scientists
The future of solar has just got brighter with this ‘ultra-thin’ device for converting stored energy into electricity.
The best (and weirdest) European minibreak inspiration from Travel Man
Planning a trip to Cyprus, Croatia or the Basque Country? These funny ideas are sure to make it memorable.
UK airport delays: What’s behind them and what passengers can do next
Faced with Covid staff shortages, airports from Heathrow to Dublin are struggling to meet a sudden influx of Easter travellers.
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