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Cruise lines chase luxury travelers with suites for up to $25,000 a night
Cruise lines are increasingly targeting affluent travelers with ultra-premium suites, with prices reaching $25,000 per night as the luxury cruise fleet expands significantly through the end of the decade.
Lights will stay on this winter, grid operator says after concerns
Britain’s grid operator says the electricity system will remain secure through winter despite engineer concerns about managing renewable energy supply amid geopolitical pressures.
Roger Deakins on Instinct, Experience and Not Knowing What Is a Cinematographer: ‘I Still Can’t Answer That’
Cinematographer Roger Deakins reflects on his approach to visual storytelling, emphasizing instinct, personal experience and collaboration over formulaic techniques in defining his craft.
‘What Belongs to Others’ Wins Top Warsaw Film Festival Award
The 42nd Warsaw International Film Festival concluded with Grzegorz Dębowski’s ‘What Belongs to Others’ winning the top Grand Prix award for its precise storytelling and complex character study.
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Qantas may hike fares and expand Jetstar add-on fees as profits dip to four-year low
Qantas reported pre-tax profits at a four-year low due to elevated fuel costs, prompting the airline to consider fare increases and expanded add-on fees at budget subsidiary Jetstar.
Google’s Agentic Hotel Booking Tool Comes to AI Mode
Google has launched hotel booking functionality within its AI Mode, allowing U.S. travelers to search, compare, and reserve accommodations through natural language chat with major booking partners.
Cheval Is Riding Out Dubai’s Demand Slump On Long-Stay Guests
UK luxury hospitality company Cheval Collection plans to double its global portfolio in coming years, focusing on Middle East expansion with serviced apartments and branded residences targeting long-stay guests in Dubai.
Canadians Were Just Starting to Come Around to U.S. Travel. Then Came the Trade War.
Canadian travel to the U.S. had rebounded for four consecutive months before escalating trade tensions and tariff disputes between the two countries threatened to derail the recovery.
Airbnb Is Testing Lower Fees for Hosts Who Bring Their Own Guests
Airbnb is testing reduced service fees for hosts who bring their own guests through direct booking links, according to messages shared with select hosts this week.
At least nine monks killed in Thailand after boy drives truck into procession
An 11-year-old boy drove his parents’ truck into a Buddhist procession in northeastern Thailand, killing at least nine monks who were on a pilgrimage between temples.
Losing our religion? Most Australians have no religion, census could show if question was changed
A new poll suggests Australia would have more people with no religion if the 2026 census used a yes/no format instead of the current list-based question, potentially showing over half the population as non-religious.
Church of England votes against plan to rewild 30% of its land by 2030
The Church of England voted against rewilding 30% of its land by 2030, instead adopting a non-binding amendment with general environmental commitments, drawing criticism from conservation campaigners.
Stephen Pedley obituary
Stephen Pedley, who served as bishop of Lancaster from 1998 to 2005, has died aged 85. Known for his pastoral care and infectious laughter, he was deeply immersed in Church of England traditions.
Indonesians brave choking smoke to pray for rain as country battles wildfires
Indonesian authorities organized a mass Islamic prayer for rain in South Sumatra on Tuesday as massive wildfires swept through the region, with smoke blanketing cities across the world’s most populous Muslim-majority country.
Polygamous sect leader gets 24 years in prison for child abuse after girls found in trailer
A polygamous sect leader was sentenced to 24 years in prison on state charges for child abuse after three girls were discovered in an unventilated trailer during a traffic stop in Arizona.
Jerusalem court acquits a man indicted in nun attack, orders psychiatric care
A Jerusalem court acquitted a man accused of attacking a Catholic nun, ruling he was psychotic at the time, but ordered psychiatric hospitalization for up to six years.