American man arrested in Israel for smashing Roman statues in museum
An American man has been arrested in Israel on suspicion of "the deliberate defacement" of valuable sculptures at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, Israeli police have confirmed.
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'Our grief is still too fresh': Lahaina residents petition to delay reopening West Maui to tourists after devastating fires
Residents in Lahaina are petitioning Hawaii Gov. Josh Green to delay reopening West Maui to tourists this weekend, saying the community is still grieving and needs more time to heal after the devastating wildfires that left 97 dead.
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Venice bus crash: Victims still unidentified almost 24 hours on
Three children including a baby are among the 21 dead after a bus plunged off a flyover.
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Incendiary remark on Sikh's murder stokes debate in Canada diaspora
An inflammatory comment by one commentator lays bare a sense of political friction in the diaspora.
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Holiday illness toddler stuck in Portugal amid insurance delay
Two-year-old Theo has a virus attacking his brain and needs a medical plane transfer.
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India-Canada row: Justin Trudeau repeats allegation against India amid row
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said that there were "credible reasons" for the allegation.
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Venice to vote on €5 a day fee for tourists
The charge - which will apply to all visitors aged over 14 - is designed to tackle soaring tourism.
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Fukushima Water Release Won’t Deter China Tourists, ANA CEO Says
There aren’t any signs that the release of treated wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant will dissuade
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Venice entry fee will start next year
After talking about an entrance fee for several years, the Venetian authorities have now confirmed that a pilot project charging day-trippers will begin in spring 2024. Visitors will pay 5 euros to enter the city on busy days.
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German tourist accused of damaging 16th-century statue in Florence
A 22-year-old German man has been detained in Florence accused of damaging a statue in the 16th-century Fountain of Neptune in the Piazza della Signoria, city authorities said in a statement.
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Morocco jet ski tourists were warned before shooting, Algeria says
Officials say the group ignored alerts after straying from Moroccan waters, but a survivor disputes this.
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Maui wildfires: 'If you want to help, keep your trip,' Hawaii tourism official says
The Hawaii Tourism Authority announced Friday it approved more than $2 million to help rebuild Hawaii's struggling tourism industry.
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