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Thursday, May 15, 2025

Parisians vote to green 500 streets in ambitious climate initiative

Parisians have overwhelmingly supported a nonbinding proposal to block 500 streets to traffic, replacing asphalt with greenery. This initiative, led by Mayor Anne Hidalgo, aims to enhance urban livability and combat climate change, despite concerns about its impact on city navigation.

The Washington Post|Published

Travel chaos: 120 planes were Heathrow-bound when closure was announced

Heathrow Airport faced a complete shutdown on Friday due to a power outage caused by a fire at a London electricity substation, resulting in widespread travel disruption and the cancellation of hundreds of flights affecting passengers globally.

Sarene Kloren|Published

Watch VideoSouth African couple's unforgettable St Patrick’s Day experience in Ireland: And how Jerusalema was an unexpected hit

Explore the enchanting blend of cultures, unexpected musical hits, and cherished memories during a South African couple's unforgettable St Patrick's Day celebration in Ireland's vibrant town of Bray.

Michael Sherman|Published

Yoda and Ysis: the journey of two lion cubs back to South Africa

Yoda and Ysis, two lion cubs rescued from exploitation in Europe, return to South Africa after five years, embarking on a new life at SanWild Sanctuary

Staff Reporter|Published

Chaos at Hogwarts: nightmare guest turns 'Harry Potter' rental into a disaster zone

Sadie, the owner of a Harry Potter themed rental, has been left reeling after a guest caused extensive damage to her property, amounting to a staggering R118,000.

Alyssia Birjalal|Updated

British Airways unveils their new luxurious extra length first-class seat, inspired by Concorde

The new features include a wider and longer seat, a 32-inch TV screen and a shared dining area.

Sarene Kloren|Published

Slacklining between Europe and Asia, Jaan Roose’s amazing Bosphorus adventure

Linking Europe and Asia, its vibrant blue waters have witnessed empires rise and fall. So, as Roose walked that line, he was also stepping into a rich tapestry of culture and history

Oceans Marasha|Published

Greece to hike fee for cruise passengers to Mykonos and Santorini

A record 32. 7 million people visited Greece last year, and of those around 3. 4 million, or one in 10, went to the island.

Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

The cheapest flight options to Europe via Munich

When it comes to planning a winter skiing holiday to Europe, flights can be one of the biggest expenses.

Sarene Kloren|Published