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Amazing secluded swimming spots around the world

If you love finding your own secluded spot to unwind in and enjoy pristine, crystal-clear waters, these are the places for you. From deserted beaches and little-known lagoons to secret sinkholes and out-of-the-way lakes, dip your toes through this list of secluded swimming destinations!

Paloma Faith hits back at Glastonbury trolls and begs 'give women a break'

After performing on Glastonbury's Pyramid stage, Paloma Faith was disappointed with the criticism from fans targeting female performers and took to Twitter (X) to share her frustration.

The world's most innovative countries, ranked

From Portugal's digital nomad visa scheme to Germany's engineering ingenuity, discover which countries are leading the way when it comes to innovation

The most terrifying places in the world

Travelling and visiting new places all over the world is always interesting, and there are many who can't live without it. But, when it comes to choosing the best location, there as some places in the world with some amazing history. Sometimes its the destinations that look just like paradise which are the most sought after, but why not travel to one of the most scariest places in the world? There are some places that are as beautiful as they are terrifying. From mysterious islands to deserted locations to the depths of the ocean, there are many to choose from. Take a look at the gallery to see some of the scariest places on the planet.

Maharashtra: Pune Man Jumps Into Waterfall, Swept Away By Strong Currents | Watch

Maharashtra: A man went missing after he jumped into a waterfall and was swept away by the strong water currents in Pune’s Tamhini Ghat. This incident comes just a day after five people of a family were swept away in a swollen waterfall in Lonavala. The body of the man, identified as Swapnil Dhawde, has been recovered. The man, who was reportedly a trek leader, was out on a trek with 20 people, including his friends and family at the popular...

PopStroke, the mini-golf venue backed by Tiger Woods, plans new location in Texas

After recently announcing plans for a location in Cedar Park, Texas, PopStroke — a company whose investors include Tiger Woods — has signed a lease for a new venue in Northeast Austin. Karlin Real Estate said PopStroke Entertainment Group, a miniature…

Floating villa in Dubai

Floating villa in Dubai

A country club nightmare scenario too absurd to be true . . . except it basically happened

The premise of a new digital short is something only a clever, golf-savvy comedy writer could conceive. A man abruptly collapses with chest pains at his golf club. The paramedics are called. The clock is ticking. One problem: the two paramedics are women, and the ailing man is located inside the men’s-only grill room. The ensuing debate between the...

UAE flights: Flydubai adds two destinations in Iran

Emirates will codeshare on these routes, offering passengers more options to connect through Dubai's international aviation hub

6 Fast-Growing Seafood Chains You’re About to See Everywhere

Several seafood chains are continuing to pepper the country with more locations. Here are six to keep on your radar.

A Look at Museum Repatriation in 2024

How an artifact or artwork ended up in an institution’s permanent collection can be tough to figure out, and the decision to repatriate can be a thorny one.

ETF Edge, July 1, 2024

Hellenistic monument of Iraq Al Amir : Discovering French-Jordanian archaeological cooperation

AMMAN — Iraq Al-Amir is a site located west of Amman, on the road towards Jericho, and it is one of the best-preserved Hellenistic monuments in Jordan. The site was discovered in 1818 and represents a major French-Jordanian project, noted a researcher at the French institute of The Near East, Ifpo, Micheline Kurdy, on Sunday at the presentation titled “The Remarkable monuments of Iraq Al Amir”, held at Bayt Yash in Jabel Luweibdeh.The lecture...

Woodstock: Remembering "3 Days of Peace and Love"

Over 50 years ago, more than 400,000 music fans descended on a dairy farm in New York State for "3 Days of Peace and Love." The Woodstock festival, held between August 15–18, 1969, attracted some of the biggest names of the time, acts like The Who, Janis Joplin, Grateful Dead, and Jimi Hendrix. More than half a century later, let's reminisce on the legendary three-day event—widely regarded as one of the most pivotal moments in popular music history—for its music, its audience, and what it stood for: all that was good about the counterculture movement.

The 13 best new restaurants in Dubai right now

Looking to try somewhere new? Bookmark these… If you’ve exhausted all of your usual dinner spots, you’re in the right place as new restaurants in Dubai are always popping up. Whether it’s a fancy fine-dining spot for a romantic date night, or somewhere more cool and casual to gather with your mates, we’ve got the […]

England players train following dramatic Slovakia win

England players train following dramatic late victory over Slovakia in the round of 16 of EURO 2024.

Ipswich set for pre-season training camp in Austria

Ipswich Town will travel to Austria for a pre-season training camp on Monday, 15 July to continue their preparations for the 2024-25 Premier League season. After two successful pre-season trips to Austria last year, which included winning the Innsbruck Cup, Kieran McKenna's side will set up a base in Carinthia this summer. The trip will involve a w...

The 11 best fighter aircraft of 2024

A close look at the best of the best

Get to Know 13 of Team USA’s Biggest Stars Ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics

From past record-breakers to emerging gold medal hopefuls, Team USA will boast plenty of star power in Paris.

Travel Unpacked: Emirates' new business class seats and Trump hotel opening in Oman

July has begun with a flurry of travel news in the region. Emirates has announced the first three cities that its retrofitted B777 jets will fly to later this year. Egypt is the most popular summer destination for UAE travellers, according to Skyscanner. And more details have been unveiled about Oman's newest luxury hotel – the $500 million Trump I...

Tourism Minister calls for special packages for Tunisian tourists at affordable prices

01/07/2024 20:23, TUNIS/Tunisia Tunis, July 1 (TAP) - Minister of Tourism Mohamed Moez Belhassine has called for special packages to be offered to Tunisian tourists at affordable prices in line with their purchasing power, according to a statement from the Ministry of Tourism.During a working session on Monday, following field visits and inspections of tourist facilities, Belhassine stressed the paramount importance of prioritising domestic...

Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi erupts

Footage filmed on July 1 shows Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi erupting once again for the fifth time over the last week. Numerous flights have been canceled in the area.

SZA opens up about 'her fears' as she discusses Glastonbury set plagued with sound issues

SZA was the final headliner of Glastonbury 2024 on Sunday night (30.06.24) and admitted she was "facing her fears" as she took to the Pyramid Stage to close the world-famous music festival

Difficulties and resurgence in the life of Janet Jackson

The Corrs star Sharon Corr left 'humiliated' after claiming Ryanair refused to let her board flight because she was travelling with her violin

Sharon Corr has claimed she was refused boarding on a Ryanair flight home to Dublin because she was travelling with her violin.

10 of the Most Unique Museums In the United States

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

British Airways accused of complicity in flight hostage situation in 1990

ALBAWABA - Several passengers and crew members of a British Airways (BA) flight to Kuwait in 1990, during Saddam's invasion of the Gulf country, are suing the airlines and the UK government for complicity in the captivity situation they were held in for months.The claimants said that the UK government and BA were aware of the invasion taking place as the flight was on its way to the layover in Kuwait before making its way to the final...

James Van Der Beek Calls His Family Vacation To Egypt A 'Magical Experience'

James Van Der Beek details his 'magical' family vacation to Egypt in an Instagram post shared to his profile.

Jeff Koons' Dugong Sculpture Departs Doha After 18 Months

Doha bids farewell to Jeff Koons' renowned Dugong sculpture, a vibrant fixture in Masrah Park for a year and a half. Qatar Museums (QM) announced its decommissioning, confirming earlier social media speculation about its dismantling.Read More: Five of the Most Provocative Public Sculptures in Qa

The 15 Travel Essentials That Should Be in Every Traveler’s Bag — All on Sale From $6

Make your next trip a breeze with travel must-haves like packing cubes, adapters, and more.

Eagle Hills expands footprint in Iraq, Croatia

Eagle Hills announced plans to develop the 'Baghdad Golf Course and Spa' which will include a top-tier golf course, luxury residential neighborhoods, and a five-star hotel among other amenities

Breathtaking corners of the Caribbean you need to explore

From picture-postcard beaches to lush verdant rainforest, colourful capitals and cacophonous carnivals, these are the most beautiful sights in the Caribbean.

Paris Airbnb goldrush ends as Olympics approach

Paris Airbnb goldrush ends as Olympics approach Parisians looking to pocket a fortune by renting out their apartments to tourists visiting the French capital for the Olympics have been left disappointed as prices crash close to the start of the Games. He pointed out that French people attending the Olympic Games are more likely to stay with friends and family.

Golf course or museum? This latest collab proves you can do both

It’s not unusual to see luxury sports cars parked outside top golf courses; golfers are known to have a taste for the finer things in life. What’s slightly more unexpected is to see an eroded bronze Porsche 911 sculpture parked on the front lawn. It’s part of the “Arsham in Kohler” immersive art installation in Kohler, Wis., featuring larger-than-l...

36 popular tourist spots that are actually AWFUL

We’ve looked far and wide for the biggest let-down attractions and destinations around the world, so here are the places not to get your hopes up for.

Gold prices in Dubai Today Sunday, July 1, 2024

ALBAWABA – Gold prices in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) today, Monday, July 1 , opened at a selling price of AED 8,544.02 per ounce, according to UAEgoldprices.com.24-karat gold rates in UAE TodayThe price per gram of 24-karat gold in UAE stood at AED 274.46 today.22-karat gold prices in Dubai TodayThe price per gram of 22-karat gold in UAE stood at AED 251.58 early today, June 27.21-karat gold rates in Dubai TodayThe price per gram of...

Party island Ibiza and Morocco among this summer's cheapest last-minute all-inclusive holiday destinations, Which? reveals

Which? analysed over 3,500 package holidays still available to book this summer and identified the cheapest options for a seven-night resort break in the first week of August.

13 Nostalgic Photos of Vintage Amusement Parks

What a thrill.

The best hotels in Riyadh

Whether you’re travelling for business or pleasure, these are the best hotels in Riyadh… The impressive hotel scene in Riyadh means whatever the reason you’re checking-in in the Saudi capital, there’s a hotel for you. From cool boutique stays to the grandest addresses in the city, here are the best hotels in Riyadh. New: The […]

40 Things That Didn't Exist 40 Years Ago

The world really was a different place back then.

Paris Hilton's battle against boarding schools

27 rescued Titanic treasures that sold for a fortune

The stories behind sensational Titanic artefacts recovered from the doomed ship and later sold at auction.

Glastonbury clean-up under way as 2024 music festival comes to an end

Glastonbury clean-up under way as 2024 music festival comes to an end - US R&B star SZA, Dua Lipa and Coldplay were all headlines this year on the Pyramid Stage.

The 5 red flags a chef looks out for when dining at a high-end Italian restaurant

Stefano Secchi, a Michelin-starred Italian chef, says to look out for over-sauced pasta and mislabeled menu items at high-end Italian restaurants.

Spain deal alert: Fly to Madrid from Boston, Miami and New York City from $319 round-trip

TAP Air Portugal is running a sale on round-trip flights from Spain to the U.S., starting as low as $319 round-trip. Departure cities include Boston, Miami and New York City.

Emirates' Rulers condole with King of Kuwait over passing of Sheikha Sahera Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah

ABU DHABI, 1st July, 2024 (WAM) -- Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have sent separate condolence messages to Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on the death of Sheikha Sahera Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.The messages were sent by Their Highnesses the Rulers, Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi of Sharjah; Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi of Ajman; Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi...

These Goose Down Pillows Feel Like You’re Sleeping at a Hotel

It’s like sleeping on a cloud.

11 major mistakes people make with travel rewards credit cards

Having a travel rewards card is a great way to earn redeemable points and miles. This is how to make sure you're avoiding certain pitfalls in order to get the best value.

Boeing rival Airbus is set to launch its game-changing A321XLR plane this year. Here's where it's expected to fly.

The XLR's extra fuel tank helps it go 5,400 miles (11 hours) nonstop, opening previously impossible or inefficient routes.

All you need to know about the Warner Bros. Discovery this Jeddah Season

Expect a string of fun games and activities… Attention all DC fans, Potterheads, and parents with young children. Immerse yourself in a fantasy world surrounded by your favourite DC Super Heroes and cartoon characters at Warner Bros. Discovery, which runs until Friday August 16, as part of the Jeddah Season 2024. Just in time for […]