Climate Record winter heat in Antarctica is worrying scientists The new heat record comes amid a prolonged heatwave that has seen maximum daily temperatures above zero degrees for three consecutive weeks. 13/06/2026
Climate As Hungary’s third-largest lake dries up, ecosystems are at risk The dire situation has arisen from prolonged droughts, lack of rainfall and decades of water mismanagement. 12/06/2026
Moments El Niño: What the weather phenomenon means for travellers The UN’s World Meteorological Organisation now warns there is an 80% chance El Niño develops this summer. 09/06/2026
Destinations Dua Lipa’s wedding sees searches for Sicily locations soar In Italy, Google searches for the singer's wedding location have increased by 94% in the last week. 09/06/2026
Travel News All of Sardinia's beach rules you need to know to avoid fines Sardinia continues to cap the number of holidaymakers that can visit its famous beaches in summer. 09/06/2026
Destinations These are the most peaceful places in the world to travel to right now The Global Peace Index – the world's most comprehensive annual ranking of peacefulness across 163 countries – has released its top ten for 2026. 09/06/2026
Destinations The lesser-known countries on the rise in 2026 The latest UN Tourism report has highlighted all the ways travel is changing in 2026. 08/06/2026
Travel News This Scottish island is closing one day a week after tourism surge After featuring in a BBC show, Ulva received “unprecedented interest” from holidaymakers, according to local ferry operators. 05/06/2026
Travel News Air passenger traffic has dropped in Europe. Here’s why An industry group says that while marginal, the decline “marks a significant milestone” for Europe’s aviation sector. 04/06/2026
Travel News This new map shows all the night trains running across Europe in 2026 The 2026 edition shows five new connections already running or lauching this year. 04/06/2026
Ecotech Here’s why Europe’s heatwave is bad news for renewables - even solar Soaring temperatures can actually hinder some kinds of renewable energy output, even sun-absorbing solar. 01/06/2026
Climate EU saved over €50 billion in 2025 by lowering fossil fuel imports Investing in renewables has also ensured greater energy security at a moment when the war on Iran is destabilising supplies and forcing up costs. 30/05/2026
Climate Air con is overheating Europe’s energy system. Is there a solution? Experts are urging alternative ways of cooling, including opting for lower-emission air conditioning units and more strategic house designs. 29/05/2026
Art The fantastic four: Stand-out pavilions at the 2026 Venice Biennale The national pavilions that chime with Kouoh’s core values of nurture, intimacy and reflection are those that quietly steal this year’s spotlight. 16/05/2026
Lifestyle This historic watchmaking house is ‘breaking the industry narrative’ The bold move is part of Audemars Piguet CEO Ilaria Resta’s drive to push the boundaries of an industry whose reputation is often hampered by entrenched assumptions. 15/05/2026
Art Beyond the Biennale: Must-see satellite exhibitions in Venice Some shows are already pegged as some of the most highly anticipated art happenings of the year. 10/05/2026
Moments Stuck in the city over summer? Here’s how to have an urban calmcation The 'calmcation' travel trend puts a focus on spending time in nature, taking a digital detox and participating in wellness practices. 10/05/2026
Art The 2026 Venice Art Biennale is all about the slow and sensory After Koyo Kouoh’s untimely death in May 2025, the Cameroonian-Swiss curator’s concept for the Biennale is now being realised by her team. 09/05/2026
Ecotech Türkiye's sci-fi-esque solar city sets new standards for design Experts say the nation is fast becoming a renewable pioneer for the region. 04/05/2026
Moments Four of Europe’s spectacular national parks you can reach by train Many protected natural landscapes have now introduced measures to manage car access. 01/05/2026