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The Presidium Network said it is assisting two of the detainees, charity medic Kevin Cornwell, 53, and an unnamed man. It also confirmed that the third man is Miles Routledge, 23, a British holidaymaker who received widespread attention and criticism on social media in August 2021 for having travelled to Afghanistan despite the Taliban’s returnContinue reading “Three UK citizens held in Taliban custody in Afghanistan”

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Red Bull’s Max Verstappen claimed his first Australian Grand Prix title on Sunday in remarkable circumstances after a chaotic F1 race filled with drama from the green light to the checkered flag. Although Red Bull’s first triumph in Melbourne since 2011 was expected, the carnage that unfolded in the latter stagesContinue reading “Verstappen wins in wild finish to F1 Australian Grand Prix”

Airplane model is placed on displayed Spirit Airlines and jetBlue Airways logos in this illustration taken, June 21, 2022. WASHINGTON, March 31 (Reuters) – California and three other states on Friday joined the U.S. Justice Department lawsuit aimed at preventing JetBlue Airways (JBLU.O) from buying rival discount carrier Spirit Airlines (SAVE.N) for $3.8 billion. InContinue reading “California, three other states join US bid to stop JetBlue-Spirit merger”

The bodies of eight people believed to have died trying to cross from Canada into the United States have been found in the past two days, authorities said on Friday, including two children. Six people, described as members of two families of Romanian and Indian descent, were found on Thursday in a marshy area ofContinue reading “Heartbreaking’: eight bodies recovered from waters at US-Canada border”

The South African former athlete Oscar Pistorius has been denied parole over the killing of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp 10 years ago. Pistorius killed Steenkamp, a model and law graduate, when he fired four times through the bathroom door of his high-security house in February 2013. The parole board’s decision was taken at a hearingContinue reading “Oscar Pistorius denied parole over killing of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp”

1. Indulge in a mezedes medley :-Eating is more than just sustenance in Greece, it marks many of life’s most important moments. Keen cooks spend hours – even days – perfecting recipes passed down from generation to generation to be shared with family and friends – and the variety is tantalising. One way to overcomeContinue reading “Discover a taste of Greek gastronomy with 6 iconic dishes”

“Taihu Lake in Wuxi is also very, very beautiful and it’s the source of a lot of poetry in ancient China,” says Janz. Surrounded by the cities of Suzhou, Wuxi, and Huzhou, Taihu Lake is the third largest freshwater lake in China. Dotted with islands and surrounded by lush hills and landscapes, the lake isContinue reading “What is there to do at Taihu Lake?”

One of the world’s most popular holiday destinations, Greece, needs no introduction. But while many associate the country with ancient monuments, white-washed buildings and the highly-instagrammable domes of Santorini, if you look beyond the usual tourism hotspots you’ll find hidden coves, quiet beaches and a flourishing food scene Despite the quiet years of the pandemic,Continue reading “From seafood to feta, these are the best Greek islands for foodies”

After a mild yet miserable winter spent hiding indoors, many Europeans are craving some quality time in nature. Hiking is the perfect way to enjoy the spring fresh air, keep fit and admire some gorgeous scenery. But with so many epic locations in Europe, how can you choose where to stretch your legs? To helpContinue reading “From Italy to Romania: The best European destinations for a spring hike”

Taiwan is offering to pay tourists just over €150 to holiday there this year in a bid to boost visitor numbers. The East Asian country wants to welcome six million tourists in 2023, and hopes lining their wallets with NT$5,000 (€158) in spendig money will help to win them over. The Ministry of Transportation andContinue reading “Taiwan is paying tourists to visit: Here’s how you can get spending money on arrival”