Hushpitality, inheritourism and US road trips: These are all the 2026 travel trends you need to know
From seeking out silence to letting your roots dictate your destinations, here are the trends that will dominate the headlines in the coming months. Read More
Watch: How Reform UK’s English landslide left Labour looking for a spark
The pro-Brexit Reform UK emerged as the biggest winner in last week’s English local elections, gaining more than 1,400 council seats. Most of those gains came from Labour, shifting the…
First protests against high fuel prices emerge: who will join first?
“Producing is more expensive than ever, and prices are not keeping pace”, says the Coordination rurale, which organised the rally. The union claims that “farms can no longer survive without…
Has Amsterdam banned meat adverts to avoid offending Muslims?
The Dutch capital recently banned adverts depicting meat products, with European far-right figures claiming the reason behind the move is to appease Muslims. The Cube uncovers the truth behind the…
UK PM Starmer vows to put ‘Britain at the heart of Europe’ in key post-polls speech
Labour has been plunged into gloom by heavy losses last week in local elections across England and legislative votes in Scotland and Wales. Read More
Sweden suspects two of sending military-industrial products to Russia in defiance of sanctions
The Swedish Security Service (Sapo) said in a statement the two suspects had been arrested last week and were both remanded in custody. Read More
Greece unveils framework to curb overtourism, increase investment and protect special areas
The development of tourism on the islands ‘must continue without altering their special characteristics’, said the Environment Minister, and ‘the plan is open to correction’, said the Tourism Minister. Read…
Watch: Humanoid robot becomes Buddhist monk in South Korea
A humanoid robot named Gabi became an honorary Buddhist monk during an ordination ceremony held at Seoul’s Jogye Temple on May 6, ahead of Buddha’s birthday celebrations in South Korea.…
Would you travel somewhere your doctor could prescribe? Sweden thinks you should
Sweden’s tourism pitch offers a country-wide remedy for modern burnout. Visit Sweden invites travellers to experience “fika” and “lagom” culture, alongside its saunas and icy cold dips to boost wellbeing.…
Macron dances to ‘Hakuna Matata’ during welcome ceremony in Kenya
French President Emmanuel Macron was welcomed with music, dancing and performances in Nairobi ahead of the Africa-France summit. Read more at Read More