Two people can live and work on Ireland’s remote Great Blasket Islands in 2026, managing facilities and embracing isolation for stunning natural beauty.

Emirates launches A350 on Dubai-Cape Town route, expanding direct flights to Southern Africa.

An 18-year-old Russian tourist died and 21 were injured in a head-on speedboat collision near Thailand’s Phi Phi Islands on January 11, 2026.

Starting 1 February 2026, Victoria’s rail network adds 1,000+ weekly trains, with new Metro Tunnel services running every 3 minutes in peak hours.

A U.S. travel ban blocks fans from Senegal, Ivory Coast, Iran, and Haiti from attending the 2026 World Cup unless they have visas, causing disruption despite team qualification.

A 21-year-old woman died in Colombia after cosmetic surgery, underscoring growing risks of medical tourism.

On January 8, 2026, Gander residents used volunteer shuttles to quickly transport 200 stranded passengers from diverted flights to hotels after storms grounded flights in St. John’s.

Oceania Cruises goes adults-only for new bookings starting Jan. 7, 2026, to preserve its luxury vibe.

A deadly snow squall paralyzed I-90 and highways in Spokane County, causing crashes and delays.

Etihad Airways launches nonstop Abu Dhabi to Luxembourg flights on Oct. 29, 2026, with three weekly flights using an A321LR.