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By Barbie Latza Nadeau and Antonia Mortensen, CNN Rome (CNN) — Dream Roman Holidays may be more like a nightmare for anyone visiting Italy over the next few days. Such huge numbers are expected to descend on the country’s popular destinations around a major holiday that special measures are being put in place to keep

By Julia Buckley, CNN (CNN) — For some it’s the dream: a flight pass around Europe and the Mediterranean. For others, of course, it’s an ecological nightmare. Wizz Air’s new All You Can Fly pass will allow unlimited flights for pass holders for a year, starting September 25, for as little as 499 euros ($549).

By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — For nearly a decade and a half, New Yorkers have awaited the arrival of a self-filtering, cross-shaped pool floating in the city’s East River after the proposal was partially crowdfunded and eventually approved by the city. Now the futuristic design has an official home. Last week, Governor Kathy Hochul

By Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN (CNN) — When it comes to wheels, it’s hard to deny that rented e-scooters are among the most divisive modes of transportation in the world right now. The micromobility machines have become a common sight on major city streets around the globe in recent years, often praised for being an

By Joe Yogerst, CNN (CNN) — Horses were Mongolia’s chief means of getting around for thousands of years, and they remain an integral part of the national identity. But in modern times, the iron horse has gained popularity as an excellent way to cross this vast central Asian nation. Stretching 2,215 kilometers (1,376 miles) from

By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Katy Perry is in hot water in Spain after allegedly filming the music video for her new single “Lifetimes” in a protected area without the necessary permit. According to a statement from the regional government, published Tuesday, authorities in the Balearic Islands are investigating after the production company that

By Gawon Bae, Mike Valerio and Will Ripley, CNN (CNN) — North Korea is to reopen limited international tourism by the end of 2024, nearly five years after it completely sealed the country’s borders due to the Covid-19 pandemic, two tour companies with connections to the isolated country have announced. Beijing-based Koryo Tours and Shenyang-based

By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — What’s the difference between a men’s shirt and a women’s skirt? According to Ashley Graham, they’re interchangeable. The model, presenter and body activist was spotted in New York City on Monday in a pinstriped outfit that called for a double-take. Graham’s asymmetrical ensemble appeared as if the wind had

By Forrest Brown, CNN (CNN) — After more than three years of work, one of the Pacific Northwest’s busiest airports is set to reopen its main terminal on Wednesday. And it’s not going to look like your typical, industrially sterile US airport. At Portland International Airport (PDX), they’ve spent big money aiming to bring the

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — A beautiful, remarkably well-preserved mosaic that was “hidden for thousands of years” has been uncovered by archaeologists in northwestern England. The mosaic, which features fish and dolphins, was discovered in Wroxeter Roman City. The fourth largest city in Roman Britain that was almost as big as Pompeii during its

By Francesca Street, CNN (CNN) — The moment Kenneth Harl first saw Sema Tekgul, everything changed. “I was instantly struck with love at first sight,” Kenneth tells CNN Travel today. “This was very strange for me, because I had been single all my life, very much dedicated to my teaching and my research, and never

By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — At 58 meters tall – just a little taller than the Leaning Tower of Pisa, but with considerably more heft – the St. Pauli bunker in Hamburg, Germany, has dominated the city skyline for just over 80 years. Built using forced labor during Adolf Hitler’s Nazi regime, it’s a

By Christy Choi, CNN (CNN) — Most architects look to control nature; Kongjian Yu wants it to take over. Intense storms are on the rise and cities across the world are finding it difficult to cope with deluges of floodwater. But instead of using high-tech, concrete-based engineering solutions to defend against the vagaries of the

By Forrest Brown, CNN (CNN) — Some cruise lines are having to change up some of their ships’ itineraries or port dates to keep out of the way of Hurricane Ernesto, which has been bashing the northern Caribbean and has left about half of Puerto Rico without power. As of 1 p.m. ET Wednesday, Carnival,

By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — A 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196 Streamliner valued between $50-70 million is among the historic cars set to be sold by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum. Chief among the selection of some of the world’s most desirable cars up for auction, the Streamliner was driven by famed racing drivers Juan Manuel

By Barry Neild, CNN (CNN) — Sometimes in the sunniest, warmest and most relaxing of places, we seek out dark, cold danger. Which – along with the kind of gasp-inducing beauty that quickly fills up your phone’s photo reel – goes some way to explaining the popularity of the Saklikent Gorge. Saklikent sits near southwest

By Silvia Marchetti, CNN (CNN) — People around the world dream of relocating to Italy live the “Dolce Vita” dream.But for many, that dream remains just that – a dream – because of one major stumbling block: immigration. Like every other country, Italy has strict rules on who can and can’t move there. Some foreigners

By Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Paris, France (CNN) — Paris police told CNN on Sunday that the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris has been evacuated after a man was spotted scaling the structure. Police did not provide any further details for the time being. The evacuation comes few hours before the Paris 2024 Olympics closing ceremony

By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — Remember when Lionel Richie, flanked by 1984’s finest pyrotechnics, closed out the LA Olympic Games wearing an entirely beaded jacket? It was one of Richie’s first solo gigs after leaving funk and soul group the Commodores two years earlier. “I was just getting my feet wet,” he told the

By Natasha Chen, CNN Anaheim, CA (CNN) — On the heels of an earnings report with slumping domestic parks attendance, Disney announced a slew of future theme park and cruise projects to be developed in the coming years, including a villains-themed land, an “Encanto” ride, an ability to take flight like Iron Man, and a

By Julia Buckley, CNN (CNN) — Its perfectly preserved streets and still-standing houses provide a unique opportunity to see how people lived nearly 2,000 years ago. A visit to the ancient city of Pompeii, frozen in time when it was covered by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 CE, provides memories of a lifetime. But

By Steffi Cao, CNN (CNN) — At the beginning of the year, Yerim Lee landed in Seoul, South Korea with the intention of spending around a week there with her extended family — and undertaking a serious, fast-tracked regime of beauty treatments. Lee said she got 15 services done in the span of three days

By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — In our roundup of travel stories this week: a life-changing DNA test, a Georgia-to-Mongolia road trip with unexpected challenges, plus a new report reveals Europe’s cleanest places to swim. So fresh, so clean Good news for wild swimmers: The vast majority of Europe’s bathing sites have “excellent” water quality,

By Forrest Brown, CNN (CNN) — A frequently visited arch collapsed in Rock Creek Bay in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Utah, the National Park Service reported Friday in a news release. The “Double Arch” geologic feature was also known by other names, including the “Toilet Bowl,” “Crescent Pool,” and “Hole in the Roof.”

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — As Deadpool breaks records at the box office with “Deadpool & Wolverine,” cover art depicting the of superhero’s first ever comic book appearance could sell for a record $7.5 million. Designed by writer and artist Rob Liefeld in 1991, it would become the most valuable comic book cover art

By Ben Jones, CNN (CNN) — “It is with great sadness that we must announce the death of a dream. Midnight Trains died today, surrounded by family and friends.” That was the epitaph from Midnight Trains founder Adrien Aumont on May 31, signaling that its vision of creating a new network of luxury night trains

By Suyin Hayes, CNN (CNN) — There are two rather different perceptions of the Balearic island of Ibiza near Spain. One is as a nightlife and party destination; home to beach clubs, world-class DJs and all-night long raves for which the island became world-renowned, particularly from the late 1980s onwards. Another provides a counterpoint to

By Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN (CNN) — Cruise ships have doubled in size over the past two decades, a precedent that could lead to even bigger vessels plying our oceans in the future and bringing potential problems, a new report has warned. The largest passenger vessels today are twice as large as they were in 2000,

By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Oscar-winning actor Cate Blanchett has worn a top made out of more than 100 spoons at a red carpet event in Los Angeles. The Australian star was pictured wearing the piece by Swedish brand Hodakova, which is made up of 102 antique spoons, at the “Borderlands” fan event in

By Amanda Musa and Marnie Hunter, CNN (CNN) — San Diego’s newest giant pandas are set to make their public debut Thursday in the San Diego Zoo’s reimagined Panda Ridge habitat. The pair, Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, are the first giant pandas to enter the United States in 21 years, according to the zoo.

CNN By Amanda Musa and Marnie Hunter, CNN (CNN) — San Diego’s newest giant pandas made their public debut Thursday in the San Diego Zoo’s reimagined Panda Ridge habitat. The pair, Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, are the first giant pandas to enter the United States in 21 years, according to the zoo. “Our newest

By Will McGough, CNN (CNN) — On August 8, 2023, an out-of-control wildfire fueled by winds from Hurricane Dora ripped through the town of Lahaina on Maui’s west coast. Ua Aloha Maji, a lifelong Lahaina resident, was at his house in Lahainaluna, about a mile inland of the town center when the fire began. From

By Marnie Hunter, CNN (CNN) — Jen Barnett has wanted to live abroad since first grade, when cafés lined her Birmingham, Alabama, school’s hallways during a week dedicated to all things French. She and her husband started talking about it soon after they met in 2015 and batted the idea around through two stressful US

By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Spanish authorities are investigating a man who allegedly damaged cave paintings that are thousands of years old by pouring water on them in order to take better photos for social media. A 39-year-old man from Los Villares, in Jaén province in Andalucia, southern Spain, uploaded photos of the wet

By Victoria Woodcock, CNN (CNN) — “The lack of queer visual history compelled me to produce what was missing,” says Zanele Muholi of their creative practice. For more than two decades, the 52-year-old South African photographer has turned their camera on the country’s LGBTQ community, bringing the stories of Black lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer and

By Terry Ward, CNN (CNN) — Scott Mayerowitz grew up in New Jersey in a household with resentment toward Germany, his family’s motherland. He has ancestors who were killed in the Holocaust, and his Jewish grandparents were forced to flee their homes there in the 1930s because of the Nazis. “There was always this sense

By Ana DeOliva, CNN (CNN) — Imagine boarding a flight without showing your passport, ID or ticket even once at the airport. By 2025, that might be the case at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport. The airport is known for its hi-tech infrastructure and was recently praised by entrepreneur Elon Musk with the words “US

By Simon Usborne, CNN (CNN) — Few things appear to soothe the existential anxieties of the super rich like a bunker designed to withstand anything short of total nuclear Armageddon. Yet it’s no longer enough for the security-conscious billionaire to stick an impenetrable safe room in the basement where it might sit empty forever. In

Silvia Marchetti, CNN (CNN) — Buying and renovating a home in a different country is a decision that would put any relationship to the test. But this couple, previously based in San Jose, California, snapped up a dilapidated house in a picturesque Italian town with the hope of saving their marriage. Christina and Pete Sobolev,

By Yahya Salem, CNN (CNN) — Slovakian photographer Petra Basnakova made a series of remarkable and personally transformative discoveries during her three-year-long journey among Palestinian Bedouin families. “This photography journey was a wakeup call for me because it completely transformed my personality,” Basnakova told CNN. “I’ve grown up and found my inner peace, and I

By Chris Lau and Hassan Tayir, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Diners huddling around barbecue grills used to be a familiar sight in the streets of Zibo. The previously nondescript city in the eastern Chinese province of Shandong became one of China’s hottest spots for domestic tourism last year thanks to its affordable and juicy

By Maureen O’Hare, CNN London (CNN) — Nigeria, Australia, Indonesia and a number of other countries have warned their citizens about traveling to the UK, as a spate of anti-immigrant riots grips cities across Britain. The UK’s worst social unrest in years was sparked by the stabbing deaths of three young girls in Stockport, northwest

By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — Not content with dressing the top dogs of the music scene, from Beyoncé and Usher to Christina Aguilera, Dolce & Gabbana now has its sights on making actual dogs that bit more stylish. The Italian fashion label’s latest offering is for the dog who truly has it all (or

Essay by Breanna Wilson, CNN Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (CNN) — When I first came up with the idea to drive from Tbilisi, Georgia to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia – a journey that would take me through Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Russia – the world was a different place. Countries were just beginning to recover from the global pandemic and,

By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — As the Olympic Games in Paris draws to a close, it’s clear there was more on show than world-class sporting prowess. At the closing ceremony on Sunday, LA mayor Karen Bass waved the Olympic flag in a red Sergio Hudson midi dress; while singer Yseult wore a custom Dior

By Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — Michigan’s Alma Cooper, a US Army officer, was named Miss USA on Sunday, becoming the third person to hold the title this year following the shock resignation of 2023’s winner. The 22-year-old, who has a Master’s in data science from Stanford University, beat 50 other contestants in a pageant

By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — There’s a volcano waiting to blow on Santorini, but it’s not the world-famous caldera. The dazzling white-washed houses, blue-domed churches and azure skies and sea of this uniquely stunning Greek island pull in a reported 3.4 million visitors a year, far outnumbering Santorini’s 20,000 or so permanent residents. As

By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — When women first competed in Olympic track and field events in 1928, they wore loose t-shirts and wide shorts, sometimes cinched with a belt. Those breezy, decidedly non-aerodynamic silhouettes wouldn’t fly today (quite literally) as contemporary female sprinters, hurdlers and long-jumpers don tight performance spandex and high-cut briefs that

By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — In travel news this week: soda cans exploding mid-flight, trouble in the Dublin wax museum, Italy’s must-try foods and the snack that’s too dangerous to serve in coach. Tiramisù’s inventor has died Raise your spoons this weekend to the inventor of tiramisù. Italian pastry chef Roberto Linguanotto, said to

By Paula Newton, CNN (CNN) — Through gratitude and exhaustion, James Gillese tries to reconcile feelings of shock and resolve as he considers the force of nature now engulfing his home of Jasper, Alberta. Gratitude is top of mind for him right now as his wife, three children and their dog are all safe after

By Benjamin Sutton (CNN) — New Yorkers may not all agree on which urban critter is the more fitting symbol for their city — the resilient rat, the nuke-proof cockroach or the scrappy pigeon — but the latter may soon have an edge in the form of a 16ft-tall monument perched atop the High Line elevated park

By Francesca Street, CNN (CNN) — When Giuseppe Morisani first suggested it, Skyler Mapes thought she must have misread his message. She’d met Giuseppe just over a week before, in a bar in Rome. The two strangers connected instantly: an evening drinking and dancing – communicating mostly via Google Translate – culminating in 4 a.m.

By Julia Buckley, CNN The Olympics are a spectacle of athleticism, hard work, peak performance – and perhaps, for some, eating parmesan cheese. Italian gymnast Giorgia Villa, who was part of the team taking the silver medal in the women’s gymnastics – Italy’s first medal in the event in 96 years – has swiftly become

By Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — Addie Carver of Mississippi was named Miss Teen USA on Thursday, assuming a title that has stood vacant since the previous winner’s highly controversial resignation in May. The 17-year-old dance teacher, cheerleader and choreographer was crowned at a glitzy Los Angeles event that organizers hope will draw a line under a

By Lianne Kolirin, CNN London (CNN) — A play that opened in London this week had to be temporarily paused after audience members felt unwell during a graphic scene depicting an abortion. Staff at the renowned Almeida Theatre in Islington, north London, were forced to suspend its production of “The Years” for a short time

By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — While most Olympic divers sitting poolside at Paris’ Aquatic Center are anxiously twiddling their thumbs, one athlete has been twiddling a pair of knitting needles. Tom Daley, the 30-year-old Team GB diver who won his fifth Olympic medal earlier this week, has unveiled his latest achievement: a handknitted Paris

By Ulrike Lemmin-Woolfrey, CNN (CNN) — Being a parent is tiring, no doubt about it. Add balancing a career, a household, plus maybe being a single parent without support or a caregiver to ailing parents, and burnout is practically guaranteed. Before you know it, mothers and fathers find themselves at their doctor’s office with symptoms

By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — When fashion designer Aurora James toured her soon-to-be new home, a friend in tow called it a “tragic disaster.” That would probably make most people a little nervous, but the founder and face of shoes and accessories line Brother Vellies was unmoved in her decision to snap up the

By Barbie Natza Ladeau and Jack Guy, CNN Rome (CNN) — It’s about to get just a little bit quieter in Venice –- at least that’s the hope of the city council, which has banned tour guides from using megaphones and limited the groups to 25 people. Exceptions to the changes, which came into force

By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — After a turbulent year for the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants that saw both its 2023 titleholders resign for the first time ever, both events are returning this week to Los Angeles to crown two new winners. To vie for the titles, the 51 contestants from each

By Lilit Marcus, CNN (CNN) — Airplane turbulence is often the culprit when someone’s suitcase falls out of an overhead bin. Now, though, it’s being blamed for prompting an airline to remove a popular food from its inflight offerings. Korean Air has announced that from August 15, it will no longer serve ramyeon instant noodles

By Tom Page, CNN (CNN) — Building with 3D printers has matured rapidly in recent years, as advances in technology and material science allow for grander and more ambitious designs. The potential uses are also increasingly varied, from affordable housing to a planned NASA base on the Moon. Most 3D-printed structures are built using concrete or

By Chris Lau and Kocha Olarn, CNN (CNN) — Tech giant Apple has pulled a new promotional video from the internet after heavy criticism in Thailand, with many social media users claiming it offered an unrealistic, outdated view of the country. The 10-minute clip, which received more than 5 million views after its release on Apple’s YouTube channel on July 18, is the fifth

By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — Two suits, two women, one message: “Hotties for Harris.” At least that was the phrase scrawled across banners at Kamala Harris’ campaign rally in Atlanta Tuesday night. The event — part of Harris’s bid to secure the Democratic presidential nomination — was headlined with a performance from rapper Megan

By Forrest Brown, CNN (CNN) — Walls of bright orange flames. Harrowing escapes. The charred shells of what’s left behind. It’s hard not to be terrified by images of deadly wildfires. Jon Heggie – who has been a division chief with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) – knows what’s it’s

By Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN (CNN) — Packing up your lives and starting afresh in a new country together is a huge move for many couples. But Patricia Mahan and Dan Matarazzo, from the US, have opted to do it twice in the past two decades. The retired pair, who’ve been married for 37 years, left

By Lilit Marcus, CNN (CNN) — The Marquesas are a beautiful, remote stretch of islands in the South Pacific. And, as of last weekend, they are also a UNESCO World Heritage site. The latest UNESCO convention added 24 new properties to its famed list this year, including sites connected to the legacy of Nelson Mandela

By Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — She’s impossibly cool, casually breaks world records and is the internet’s latest darling. And while her cap and futuristic glasses are merely functional accoutrements in the world of competitive shooting, they wouldn’t look out of place on a street style-inspired runway. She’s Kim Yeji, the 31-year-old South Korean sharpshooter

By Louis Mian, CNN (CNN) — John Portmann, a professor of religious studies at the University of Virginia, was born as Thomas James Delehanty – a fact he didn’t know until a few years ago. He also didn’t know his mother’s name was Therese and his father was called Thomas. Nor was he aware that

By Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — A golden bikini costume worn by Carrie Fisher on the set of “Return of the Jedi” has sold at auction for $175,000. The seven-piece outfit, which also includes hip rings, an armlet and a bracelet, went to an unidentified bidder during a two-day sale featuring over 500 items of Hollywood paraphernalia. Worn

By Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — A fossilized mammoth skull, centuries-old ceramics and Banksy’s famous self-shredding painting are among hundreds of high-value collectibles on show at Sotheby’s ambitious new retail outpost in Hong Kong. Somewhere between a boutique and a gallery, the auction house’s self-styled “Maison” offers a host of luxury objects across two floors

By Ben Westcott (CNN) — Ask almost any Australian about a drop bear, and they’ll likely recount a close encounter with this carnivorous, fanged cousin of the koala. They might describe how a relative was gravely injured during a drop bear attack, or claim that a friend narrowly escaped death at the hands of the vicious

By Pete Muntean, CNN (CNN) — A “biohazard” on a United Airlines flight is the latest midair incident to trigger an unplanned, early landing of a commercial plane. United Airlines says one passenger’s “medical issue” caused flight 2477 to land in Virginia, where the plane had to be “deep cleaned.” FlightAware shows the flight departing

By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — An ancient Christian monastery in Gaza has been added to the List of World Heritage in Danger because of the ongoing conflict in the region. The move, taken in New Delhi by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, which oversees the preservation of sites of historical importance and value around

By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — Close your eyes and imagine a stand-up comedian. Perhaps they’re standing in a basement in front of an exposed brick wall. Or sitting on a wooden stool in the middle of a black curtained stage. What are they wearing? A shirt tucked into belted pants? A Rat-Pack-style suit and

By Lilit Marcus, CNN (CNN) — “I see money on holidays like Monopoly money,” says Lisa Fraser. The currently unemployed 30-year-old has been to Taipei, Budapest and New York in the past year, with no plans of giving up vacations while she looks for a job. “I don’t have a budget. I’ll have a rough

By Karla Cripps and Kocha Olarn, CNN Bangkok (CNN) — Maybe you want to escape the winter months at home, opting instead to take care of your business on a laptop from the comfort of your rented Phuket villa as you gaze over the Andaman Sea. Or perhaps you’re ready to step into the ring

By Julia Buckley, CNN (CNN) — First there was the three-year cruise that never took off. Now, another company aiming to be the first to produce a round-the-world residential cruise at a reasonable price has delayed departure by two months. Villa Vie Residences was due to depart from Belfast on May 30. But after a

By Lianne Kolirin, CNN London (CNN) — An art historian has identified a missing portrait of King Henry VIII after spotting it on social media. British fine art researcher Adam Busiakiewicz was idly scrolling on X when he was stopped in his tracks by a post from somebody he follows. The post was a photograph

Billy Stockwell, CNN (CNN) — Anti-tourism protests have been sweeping across Europe this summer, with demonstrations taking place in the Netherlands, Greece, and of course, Spain. In early July, protesters marched through popular tourist areas in the Spanish city of Barcelona spraying unsuspecting visitors with water pistols while chanting “tourists go home. And most recently,

By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — It’s been a tough couple of weeks for travel, with chaos caused by a global IT outage and then “coordinated sabotage” on French railways. So let’s lift the mood with some love stories, tales of Americans making fresh starts abroad and essential etiquette tips for traveling. The course of

CNN By Sharon Braithwaite, CNN (CNN) — One of the most iconic and romantic trails in the world — Italy’s Via dell’Amore (“Path of Love”) – will reopen Saturday, July 27, after a lengthy refurbishment and an overall investment of more than $24 million, the Italian Tourism Ministry announced Friday. The 900-meter (2,950-foot) panoramic route

By Sharon Braithwaite, CNN (CNN) — One of the most iconic and romantic trails in the world — Italy’s Via dell’Amore (“Path of Love”) – will reopen Saturday, July 27, after a lengthy refurbishment and an overall investment of more than $24 million, the Italian Tourism Ministry announced Friday. The 900-meter (2,950-foot) panoramic route overlooking

By Louis Mian, CNN (CNN) — A large, pink, inflatable man, created by the Chinese contemporary artist Yue Minjun, has divided opinion in a small town in Wales. The 13-meter- (43-foot-) tall inflatable, which depicts the artist himself laughing, while leaning on all fours on a big, white ball, has been displayed on the front lawn

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — An Irish museum will withdraw a waxwork of singer-songwriter Sinéad O’Connor just one day after installing it, following a backlash from her family and the public, it told CNN in a statement on Friday. The National Wax Museum Plus in Dublin unveiled the figure of O’Connor on Thursday to

By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — The organizers of Ukrainian Fashion Week have announced the event’s 55th season in September will take place in Kyiv — the first time since Russia invaded the country on February 24, 2022. Around 50 brands are scheduled to show via a variety of mediums, from traditional runway shows to

By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — A 19th-century shipwreck packed with crates of unopened champagne has been found in the depths of the Baltic Sea. The long-forgotten vessel was brimming with bubbly, according to the team of Polish divers who made the discovery off the coast of Sweden. “The whole wreck is loaded to the

By Francesca Street, CNN (CNN) — Omaira Gill grew up counting down the days to each Olympic Games. “It was a big deal in our house,” Omaira tells CNN Travel today. “I remember watching with my parents and I used to always think, ‘I’m going to go one day. I’d love to go to the

By Jacopo Prisco, CNN (CNN) — Boarding a sweltering airplane cabin on a hot summer day has never been anyone’s favorite part of a flight, but as aviation traffic picks up — generating congestion that keeps planes on the ground for longer — and global heat records keep being broken, overheated airplane cabins could soon

By Nell Lewis, CNN (CNN) — A photograph of a young girl in a checked green dress against the backdrop of a churned-up sea filled with debris is the winner of the 2024 Mangrove Photography Awards. Taken by Indian photographer Supratim Bhattacharjee, it shows the aftermath of a cyclone in the Sundarbans, a huge mangrove

By Caitlin Chatterton, CNN (CNN) — A man dances on the top-deck of his private yacht, swigging champagne from the bottle, surrounded by bikini-clad women. He’s heavily fake-tanned, his dark hair is coiffed. But this isn’t a man — it’s Taylor Swift. Back in February 2020, Swift had not yet announced her Eras Tour (now

By Forrest Brown, CNN (CNN) — The November 1975 shipwreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald is probably the most famous one of the Great Lakes, thanks to Gordon Lightfoot’s hit ballad. But a new discovery is putting another ship – the Margaret A. Muir – on the map. An intrepid team of maritime historians working with

By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — Make sure you’ve got enough pages in your passport, because TIME has just released its list of the world’s 100 greatest places to visit in 2024. From Costa Rica to Koh Samui to the Republic of the Congo, the team of editors at the New York-based news magazine has

By Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — Yellowstone National Park’s Biscuit Basin will remain closed for the remainder of the 2024 season following a hydrothermal explosion Tuesday that launched debris hundreds of feet in the air and damaged the surrounding area, officials with the National Park Service and the US Geological Survey said in a statement