The Vatican opens St. Peter’s Basilica’s rooftop to visitors with new amenities, apps, and crowd controls for its 400th anniversary.

Seven Chinese tourists died in a vehicle crash through ice on Russia’s Lake Baikal on February 20, 2026, with one survivor; the area’s ice crossings are prohibited.

Foo Fighters to play first-ever Newcastle, Australia, concert on Nov. 12, 2026, at McDonald Jones Stadium.

The Delhi-Meerut RRTS opens Feb. 22, 2026, linking Delhi and Meerut in 58 minutes with high-speed, frequent trains.

Vietnam Airlines orders Boeing 787s and 777-8s for 2030–2032 delivery, boosting long-haul expansion.

India proposes new rules letting airlines ban disruptive passengers for up to 30 days without government approval, aiming to improve safety and reduce delays.

Missouri and Illinois warn of measles exposure from a traveler at St. Louis airport and a church in Collinsville, urging vaccination and symptom monitoring.

Italian police probe second tusk damage to Bernini's Rome elephant statue, with a fragment recovered.

A software glitch in Navitaire disrupted airline check-ins at major Indian airports on Feb. 19, 2026, causing delays and manual processing.

A UK woman’s Dubai dental veneer procedure caused severe damage, highlighting risks of overseas dental tourism.