Tourism boycott? Europe travel to US drops in wake of Trump presidency
Flight arrivals from western Europe plummeted by 17% in March, as part of a global negative US travel trend. Is there a tourism boycott going on? Read More
Everything you need to know about visiting Rome and the Vatican following the death of Pope Francis
Travellers to Rome should expect closures, visitor restrictions and crowds at some of the city’s main attractions. Read More
Firefighters battle massive fire at plastic landfill in central Czech Republic
Firefighters battled a massive fire at a plastic landfill in the Czech Republic on Monday, covering an area of at least 450 square metres.Read More
Israeli strikes on Gaza kill at least 14 and destroy bulldozers need to clear rubble
There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military on the strikes. The military says it only targets militants and blames civilian deaths on Hamas because the group operates in…
From priestesses to prostitutes: New exhibition uncovers the lives of women in Pompeii
A new exhibition at Pompeii Archaeological Park brings to light the lives of women in the ancient Roman city – from priestesses and businesswomen to slaves and sex workers. Read…
Cracow, Queensland: A hidden gem in the Australian Outback with a storied past
The Outback is a land of emptiness. This semi-arid area in the heart of Australia comprises more than 70 per cent of the country’s territory, but is home to just…
Australians begin to cast ballots in early voting ahead of 3 May general elections
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and opposition leader Peter Dutton cancelled campaign events out of respect for Pope Francis who died on Monday. Read more at Read More
Russia’s Easter truce in Ukraine was a ‘charm offensive’ for Trump, France says
France’s foreign minister said the ceasefire declared by Moscow was aimed at preventing US President Donald Trump from getting ‘impatient and angry’. Read more at Read More
Apostolic Palace sealed after Pope Francis’ death
Following the death of Pope Francis, Vatican officials sealed his residences at Casa Santa Marta and the Apostolic Palace, following procedures observed after the death of a pontiff. Read more…
First images of Pope Francis released following his death
The Vatican has shared the first images of late Pope Francis, showing him lying in a wooden coffin, dressed in red liturgical garments and wearing his bishop’s mitre. Read more…