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Brits' holidays from hell revealed - 'wild animals' at breakfast to horror pool injury
The Mirror
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June 21, 2025
Every summer, millions of Brits jet off in search of sunshine and relaxation - but for some, dream holidays can quickly spiral into disaster. From flight delays and lost luggage to heatstroke, food poisoning, and unexpected injuries, the holiday...
U.S. visa restrictions on West African countries threaten regional prosperity – ECOWAS
Daily Trust
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June 19, 2025
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has condemned the U.S.’s attempt to impose visa restrictions on its member states, warning it will threaten regional prosperity. Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chair of the ECOWAS...
Looking for great value fine dining? Try Lisbon
National Geographic
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This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). The story of Lisbon’s culinary evolution over the past decade is one of homecomings. Portuguese chefs, having sought their fortunes in the great kitchens of Europe, were drawn home...
Focus on four major areas of Health Security Program in Western, Central Africa subregions, says Rifat Hasan
Prompt News Online
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June 17, 2025
By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau The Practice Manager, Africa West and Central of Health Security Program (HeSP) Learning Event, Ms Rifat Hasan has stated unequivocally that there is a need to focus efforts in four major areas to tackle...
Where to eat in Lisbon, from modern tascas to fine-dining restaurants
AOL
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Michelin finally granted Portugal its own Guide in 2024, after years of sharing with Spain. Photograph by AWL Images, Davide CamesascaThis article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). The story of Lisbon’s culinary evolution over...
VINCI Autoroutes And VINCI Airports Traffic In May 2025
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Nanterre, 17 June 2025 VINCI Autoroutes and VINCI Airports traffic in May 2025 I- Change in VINCI Autoroutes' intercity networks traffic May YTD at the end of May (5 months) % change 2025/2024 % change 2025/2024...
Festival MED 2025 Is Back in the Groove with an Impressive Artistic Lineup
World Music Central
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June 17, 2025
Festival MED 2025 is set to once again transform the historic town of Loulé, in Portugal’s Algarve region, into a vibrant and immersive celebration of world music and culture. Taking place from June 26 to 29, this 21st edition of the festival...
Is Sierra Leone the escape plan for Black Americans?
Amsterdam News - New York
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June 19, 2025
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The Atlantic Rally for Cruisers: ‘The Atlantic was tough, but being prepared saw us across’
Yachting Monthly
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June 19, 2025
Experienced sailor James Kenning set off across the Atlantic with the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) in November 2024, but a shredded sail, sargassum weed, and a cracked rudder made him realise that only by being fully prepared can you prevent...
UCCLA marks 40 years with a program of celebrations until 2026
Portugal Pulse
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June 18, 2025
At a press conference, UCCLA Deputy Secretary-General Paula Leal da Silva emphasized the importance of June 28, the foundational date of the organization, which marks the beginning of a year of celebrations with an official ceremony in Lisbon. The...
Giant 'Saharan dust' plume swirls around Africa a week before it hit Florida — Earth from space
LiveScience
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June 17, 2025
QUICK FACTS Where is it? Mid-Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of West Africa What's in the photo? A giant, comma-shaped cloud of Saharan dust being blown out to sea Which satellite took the photo? GOES-19 When was it taken? May 28, 2025 Satellites...
Nigeria leads regional collaboration to combat public health threats with $500m World Bank grant
National Accord Newspaper
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June 17, 2025
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja- The Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr. Jide Idris, has emphasized the urgent need for regional collaboration to combat public health threats across Western and Central Africa. Dr....
Major Win for Our Ocean: Third UN Ocean Conference closes with wave of commitments
BirdLife International
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June 16, 2025
After marathon meetings on all aspects of ocean conservation, the High Seas Treaty received a major boost, and governments adopted the Nice Ocean Action Plan in France on Friday. This Action Plan includes a political declaration and more than 800...
Prenatal Exposure to “Forever Chemicals” Linked to Elevated Blood Pressure in Children: Study
Medical Dialogues
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June 17, 2025
A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association has found that prenatal exposure to PFAS ("forever chemicals") is associated with higher blood pressure during childhood and adolescence. The effect was most pronounced in male and...
Sickened Brits sue 'nightmare' resort with 'raw food and wild animals around buffet'
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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June 18, 2025
A group of 25 fuming Brits have sued a nightmare holiday resort after an alleged holiday from hell. The guests allegedly suffered gastric illnesses while staying at the Riu Karamboa, in Boa Vista and claim there were disturbing scenes around the...
New Bedford Whaling Museum plans $31.5M expansion as attendance grows
South Coast Business Bulletin - Massachusetts
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The New Bedford Whaling Museum held an "Open Doors" celebration on June 12. The museum is celebrating the beginning of its $31.5 million Welcome and Exhibition Center. The museum has seen its highest number of first-quarter visits in history, with...
How A 48-Country Travel Ban Could Suppress U.S. Tourism In A World Cup Year
Forbes
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Topline As the Trump administration considers significantly expanding the travel ban to more than four dozen countries, World Cup host cities in the United States that were banking on filling half their stadiums and hotels with foreign visitors...
Brits ditch Spain and Portugal for scorching countries with cheaper breaks
The Mirror
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June 18, 2025
Milo Boyd Digital Travel Reporter and Neil Lancefield PA Transport Correspondent 02:00, 18 Jun 2025 A surge in UK holidaymakers are swapping traditional European destinations for North Africa, according to travel firms. Experts suggest the...
US mulls travel ban, Gonzales warns region about selling passports
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
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June 16, 2025
News Sean Douglas 4 Hrs Ago US President Donald Trump, front, at a business meeting and roundtable at Qasr Al Watan, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on May 16. At right is Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan....
West Africa’s Catholic Priests End Congress with Pledge to Foster Intercultural Dialogue to Demolish “walls of hatred”
ACI Africa
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June 16, 2025
RUPWA members also commit to “play a prophetic role in awakening consciences” to ensure that social concerns are given due consideration in the formulation of development policies and economic strategies across their respective nations. They...