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Cancer rates rising faster among younger people, international study finds
New major research has found that cases of several different kinds of cancer have risen sharply among young people in England, the US, and in the Netherlands. The number of people under the age of 50 diagnosed with prostate cancer in England has quadrupled since 2001. Researchers aren't exactly sure why there's been such an increase but say the broad reason could be linked to a growing rate of obesity, poor diets and a lack of exercise. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Jon Shelton, Head of cancer intelligence at Cancer Research UK.
Russian lab worker’s death sparks plague fears as unverified claims spread online
The death of a 28-year-old Russian lab worker at Siberia’s Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute has sparked online panic about a ‘plague’, despite the WHO assessing the public health risk in Russia as low. Unverified claims about how she became ill, including a laboratory accident involving a test tube, are circulating online. Misleading posts and out-of-context videos have also fuelled speculation and fear. Vedika Bahl goes through them, and what we know, in Truth or Fake.
I've Been Weirdly Obssessed With Curaçao Since I Was A Kid, So I Went And Here Are My Honest Thoughts
This place is dushi. That's a good thing! View Entire Post ›
Delta One Just Launched A Brand-New Wine Program, And Only 13 Wines Made The Cut
Sipping a glass of red at 10,000 feet just got way more fun. View Entire Post ›
“TSA Claimed The Peanut Butter Was A Liquid”: 25 Travelers Are Sharing The Dumbest Reasons TSA Gave Them A Hard Time, And I’m Starting To Think Common Sense Gets Confiscated At Security
"The thiefy TSA agent still had the gall to proclaim how lucky I was as I walked away. It was truly one of the most dumbfounding experiences of my life to see such a brazen abuse of power." View Entire Post ›
Ontario's medical regulator looking to clamp down on prescribing safer supply drugs
Ontario's medical regulator is proposing sweeping changes to prescribing safer supply drugs, The Canadian Press has learned.
Kenya confirms 1st Ebola case imported from Congo
A Kenyan citizen who had been living in Congo before returning to Nairobi over the weekend became Kenya's first confirmed case of Ebola and the country's first death from the disease in the fast-moving outbreak, authorities said Tuesday.
Russian officials say no cases of plague in city where lab technician died
The World Health Organization says Russian authorities told it that no cases of plague had been detected among anyone who had come into contact with a Siberian plague institute laboratory worker who died last week.
Anguilla’s Maundays Bay named world’s No. 2 beach
Anguilla’s Maundays Bay has been named the second-best beach in the world in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, recognizing the island’s exceptional natural beauty and enduring appeal as a Caribbean destination. Four Anguilla resorts also earned recognition in the awards’ Caribbean Islands resort category led by Cap Juluca, A Belmond Hotel, Anguilla, at No. 2. Malliouhana Resort ranked No. 20; Zemi Beach House, LXR Hotels & Resorts, No. 23; and Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla, No. 34.
British Airways gewinnt endlich wieder seine Strahlkraft zurück
British Airways hat jahrelang Verbesserungen angekündigt. Nun nimmt das Ganze langsam Gestalt an: von einem modernisierten A380 über Heathrow-Lounges und Fischgrätmuster-Bettwäsche bis hin zu überraschend großen Salzschalen. The post British Airways gewinnt endlich wieder seine Strahlkraft zurück appeared first on Business Traveller.
Out of Office with Simon Reeve: Snow Leopards, Blast Boxers and the Wildest Places on Earth
Simon Reeve has made a career of travelling beyond the beaten track. The presenter and author talks to Business Traveller about navigating the world’s wildest places, the kit he can’t travel without and why there are still plenty of surprises left to discover. The post Out of Office with Simon Reeve: Snow Leopards, Blast Boxers and the Wildest Places on Earth appeared first on Business Traveller.
The best places to retire in 2026 revealed, from the UK's favourite European country to a tropical island - and a surprising winner
Fancy swapping grey skies and the nine-to-five for sunshine and a slower pace of life? Here are the best places to retire...
More than just the Maldives! Incredible overwater villas around the world from as little as £94 a night - including stays in Europe
From floating villas in Zanzibar to palm-shaped bungalows in Malaysia, these spectacular stays prove the Maldives isn't the only place for an overwater escape.
JAZ Elite Hotels: A Collection Shaped by Coastal Living
Explore a curated collection of distinctive hotels along the coastlines of Egypt and Zanzibar The post JAZ Elite Hotels: A Collection Shaped by Coastal Living appeared first on Business Traveller.
The nostalgic British holiday staples lost to history - from knobbly knees contests to Punch and Judy shows
Remember the days when a British holiday involved beach beauty contests, 2p arcade games and cheap ice cream? We pay homage to these forgotten holiday staples.
Forget teddy bears: This artist makes plush fried chicken, cigarettes and lottery tickets
Childhood memories and her Thai and Filipino family inspire Jane Jauregui's 'STFD' plush art, which includes everything from plush drumsticks to cigarettes to paint cans.
39 Travel Products You Need If Your Middle Name Is “Just In Case”
Be the hero who remembered to pack these nausea relief patches and this nice-smelling toilet spray for the hotel bathroom. View Entire Post ›
Kumo: Neue Hotelmarke startet in Hamburg und Köln
Die Hotels im Midscale-Segment werden in einem Owner-Operator-Modell betrieben und verbinden japanisches Design mit digitalen Abläufen. The post Kumo: Neue Hotelmarke startet in Hamburg und Köln appeared first on Business Traveller.
American Airlines Adds Cash-and-Miles Bookings to AAdvantage
American is letting AAdvantage members combine cash and miles on eligible tickets, adding flexibility at checkout while declining to disclose the conversion rate that determines whether redemptions represent good value. The post American Airlines Adds Cash-and-Miles Bookings to AAdvantage appeared first on Business Traveller.
Welcome to Japan's eerie 'Valley of the Dolls': The village where scarecrows outnumber people - and no baby has been born for 20 years
Scarecrow Village can be found in the mountainous area of Tokushima Prefecture on the eastern end of Japan's Shikoku Island.
Cayman Islands Department of Tourism to power 2026 CMEx Leadership Awards
The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism has been named lead sponsor of the 2026 Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) Leadership Awards and Fundraiser which will take place Sunday, Dec. 6 at Loews Coral Gables Hotel in the Miami area. The annual awards luncheon recognizes Caribbean and international leaders whose work has strengthened tourism, aviation, hospitality, media, sustainability, destination development and community service. The event also raises funds for CMEx’s educational, media and community initiatives.
‘It’s not a secret’: the rise of Thai chic as fashion brand Amr de Saison hits Hong Kong
Once overlooked by the global fashion industry, Southeast Asian couture and craftsmanship are now stepping into the spotlight as labels from Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and neighbouring countries start to gain widespread admiration. “People always say it’s like a kept secret,” says Verawat Chinpilas, 38, co-founder and creative director of Thai fashion brand Amr de Saison. “But, no, it’s not a secret. You just weren’t looking.” Founded in Bangkok in 2022, Amr de Saison blends relaxed everyday...
Travel Operators Can’t Just Watch as AI Reroutes the Customer Journey
Operators of hotels, resorts, theme parks, and cruises succeed by making their customers feel welcome, looked-after, and alive. It’s therefore understandable that they are often cautious about adopting technology that might make their customer experience less human. When it comes to AI adoption, however, there’s a real danger that operators will suffer strategic damage if they don’t move fast enough.
Who is DWTS pro dancer Hailey Bills? Her uncle Val Chmerkovskiy has slammed ‘nepo baby’ claims
Season 35 of Dancing with the Stars introduced viewers to a brand-new pro dancer, Hailey Bills. However, she’s no stranger to the ballroom. The 20-year-old is the niece of veteran DWTS pro dancers Val Chmerkovskiy and Jenna Johnson through her mother, Johnson’s older sister Stacy Bills. Hailey Bills was part of the DWTS troupe last year and a junior pro on Dancing with the Stars: Juniors, where she competed alongside Tripp Palin under Johnson’s coaching while Chmerkovskiy judged. The pair was...
Iberia at 100: Cabin Retrofit, Starlink Rollout and Anniversary Livery
The Spanish flag carrier was founded in June 1927 and has outlined a programme of celebrations starting with a special ‘100’ livery which will appear on selected aircraft The post Iberia at 100: Cabin Retrofit, Starlink Rollout and Anniversary Livery appeared first on Business Traveller.
Should we be worried about a plague outbreak in Russia?
PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, October 6: The death of a researcher in Siberia, reportedly from the plague, sparks concern despite Russian authorities' denial. But first: French high school protesters are promising "Act 3" of their protest movement against learning conditions. Also, Le Monde speaks to the editor of Russian independent outlet Novaya Gazeta ahead of the 20th anniversary of the murder of investigative journalist Anna Politkovskaya. Finally, it appears that butter is back in fashion.
Mastermind review: Louis Koo plays detective in ludicrously bad Hong Kong mystery thriller
1/5 stars A fine line separates a labyrinthine murder thriller from an infuriatingly fragmented mess. With Mastermind, emerging Hong Kong writer-director James Hung Ling-ching (The Seventh Lie) crosses it with reckless abandon, delivering a detective mystery with such irredeemably awful plotting that genre fans will rarely have felt so insulted. Set over a single, relentlessly storm-soaked night in H City – a fictional, dystopian metropolis of 5 million starved of proper rule of law – the film...
Meet Bo Bryan, country star Luke Bryan’s high school quarterback son
Country music star Luke Bryan’s son Bo Bryan is making headlines for his skills on the gridiron as quarterback, after he scored six touchdowns and led Battle Ground Academy to a 41-36 victory against Franklin Road Academy on September 25. “Well, just super impressed. Obviously, crosstown rival, big rival, big game. His senior year. You know, he’s learning as he goes,” Luke Bryan told USA Today about his son’s performance after the game. “I mean, everything that happens to him this year is the...
Streiks: Wir navigieren Sie durch die geplanten Ausstände
In einigen europäischen Ländern müssen sich Reisende auf Ausfälle im Zug- und Flugverkehr einstellen. The post Streiks: Wir navigieren Sie durch die geplanten Ausstände appeared first on Business Traveller.
Teeing Off in the Birthplace of Golf, in St. Andrews, Scotland
In St. Andrews, Scotland, history and golf intertwine, on and off the famous courses.
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