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The European Union is preparing legislation to help cities restrict short-term rentals like Airbnb as part of efforts to address the continent’s housing crisis.

Blackstone is reportedly preparing to take Hotel Investment Partners, its Barcelona-based Mediterranean resort operator, public on the Spanish stock exchange this fall at a valuation exceeding $6.9 billion.

Qantas completed what is believed to be the longest commercial flight ever, with an Airbus jet traveling over 24 hours from Melbourne to Toulouse, surpassing the previous record.

Pakistani rescuers recovered three bodies of climbers missing after an avalanche on Broad Peak struck while they were scaling the mountain, with one body still unaccounted for among the 10 missing climbers.

Travelers at the Croatia-Serbia border crossing faced up to eight-hour waits in extreme heat on Saturday, with queues stretching seven kilometers as peak summer holiday traffic congested a major Balkan crossing.

A drone carrying explosives was discovered and defused at Germany’s Leipzig/Halle Airport, with authorities describing the incident as representing a new threat level. Both runways were temporarily closed and several flights were diverted.

Slovakia and Austria both set record high temperatures during an extreme heat wave in Central Europe, with Slovakia reaching 41.4°C and Austria hitting 41.2°C on the same day.

US airfares remain elevated despite potential ceasefire between US and Iran, with domestic fares up 26.5% year-over-year as jet fuel costs and capacity constraints continue pressuring prices.

Tropical Storm Lala caused flooding and wind damage across Hawaii, leaving more than 100,000 without power and resulting in one confirmed death on the Big Island.

The EU’s new digital border entry-exit system has created significant delays at airports throughout the summer, with travelers reporting queues up to three hours long and missed connections despite Brussels rejecting calls to suspend it.

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 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.