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CNN — Fresh off the back of a stunning victory in the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix at Silverstone, Red Bull driver Max Verstappen has said that while he appreciates being compared to F1 great Michael Schumacher, he is his own man. The 22-year-old was recently likened to Schumacher by F1…
CNN — Formula E driver Daniel Abt has been suspended by his Audi team for using a professional esports gamer to compete for him. Abt had been taking part in the ‘Race at Home Challenge’ which raised funds for the UNICEF coronavirus relief fund. After being found not to have…
(CNN) — One of the first things you’ll notice on entering the Mystery Hotel Budapest is the Aladdin-style magic carpet “floating” above the reception desk. This is the first indication there’s much more to this boutique hotel than meets the eye. Then there’s the countless light boxes on the walls…
(CNN) — Ah, holiday travel. Between huge crowds and weather delays, flying during this time of year is hectic. Now close your eyes and imagine the entire scenario with one additional annoyance: Loud talkers yammering into their cell phones at 35,000 feet. Don’t worry — this potentially ear-splitting scenario isn’t…
(CNN) — Budapest’s craft cocktail movement has seen new bars and clubs spread across town like wildfire in recent years, making it that much harder to choose the best of the bunch. While the Hungarian capital’s ruin bars offer a unique experience, the luxury bar scene here is second to…
(CNN) — Debuting its first flights in January 2020, Taiwanese start-up STARLUX Airlines could be the first new player in 30 years to upend the island’s duopoly aviation market. And even before the carrier, dubbed Taiwan’s first luxury boutique airline, set its first aircraft into the air, it’s been creating…
Copenhagen (CNN) — In Copenhagen, traffic is usually caused by the two-wheel variety of transportation: the bicycle. Ever since bicycles were imported into Denmark from France in 1869, they have become the main form of transportation in the Scandinavian city. In the 1920s, it wasn’t unusual to see both the…
(CNN) — There are a number of destinations around the world famed for the longevity of their residents. In Japan, Okinawa’s sprightly centenarians have earned it the nickname “Land of the Immortals.” Campodimele, Italy’s “Village of Eternity,” is testament to the Mediterranean diet. In the sunny Californian town of Loma…
(CNN) — While Budapest may be primarily known for its architecture, geothermal springs and communist heritage, the city’s gastronomy scene has been gaining considerable travel attention in recent years. New and exciting fine dining spots are constantly opening up in the Hungarian capital, many headed up by prolific chefs keen…
Editor’s Note — CNN Travel’s series often carry sponsorship originating from the countries and regions we profile. However, CNN retains full editorial control over all of its reports. Read the policy. (CNN) — From traditional souks, mosques and UNESCO World Heritage sites, to futuristic skyscrapers, Baku, capital of Azerbaijan, offers…
The company that became Cambridge Analytica boasted about interfering in foreign elections, according to documents seen by the Sunday Politics. Cambridge Analytica is embroiled in a storm over claims it exploited the data of millions of Facebook users. The Sunday Politics has seen a brochure published by parent company SCL…
An incoming missile alert plunged residents of Hawaii into panic on Saturday morning before it was declared to be false. An alert system is in place because of the potential proximity of Hawaii to North Korean missiles. In December, the state tested its nuclear warning siren for the first time…
A man was filmed jumping from a hijacked EgyptAir plane cockpit window shortly before the hijacker surrendered. Flight MS181 was taken over after a passenger, identified by Cypriot officials as Seif Eldin Mustafa, claimed to be wearing a suicide explosive belt. Reports said he wanted to talk to his estranged…
Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades has said that the hijacking of an EgyptAir plane that landed at Larnaca airport was not linked to terrorism. Unconfirmed reports have suggested the lone hijacker wanted to talk to his estranged wife in Cyprus. But others say he is demanding the release of female prisoners…
The FBI has managed to unlock the iPhone of the San Bernardino gunman without Apple’s help, ending a court case, the US justice department says. A court order issued last month required Apple to write new software to allow officials to access Rizwan Farook’s phone, but Apple had resisted, saying…
With so-called Islamic State militants active in Egypt’s Sinai, Israeli troops are on alert for attacks just across the border. Source link
The BBC gains exclusive access in Aleppo province, where Kurdish forces have seized most of the border with Turkey from Islamic State fighters. Source link
Police shot an armed man as he tried to enter the Capitol building visitor centre in Washington DC. Source link
Almost 8,000 jobs in UK libraries have disappeared in six years, about a quarter of the overall total, an investigation by the BBC has revealed. Over the same period, some 15,500 volunteers have been recruited and 343 libraries have closed, leading to fears over the future of the profession. Birmingham’s…
A fire has broken out in a tower block in the city of Ajman in the United Arab Emirates. Source link
The parents of Summer Grant, seven, who died when the bouncy castle she was playing on blew away have been paying tribute to her. Source link
The BBC’s disability news correspondent, Nikki Fox, has been to the camp to see how those with a disability, who are some of the most vulnerable, survive. Source link
The family of an RAF flight officer have relived their father’s tale of survival. Eric Hartley’s Halifax bomber was shot down in the Bay of Biscay in 1943. He and five crewmen survived in a dinghy for 11 days, by turning their shirts into sails and fishing with their underpants.…
Wind gusts of up to 105 mph (170 kph) from Storm Katie have caused Gatwick-bound flights to be diverted, and damage across London. The Met Office has issued an amber warning for winds for London and south-east England, with a yellow alert for the east and south west, and south…
Drone footage has revealed that the ancient city of Palmyra is largely still intact, after being recaptured from so-called Islamic State (IS). Syrian government forces, backed by the Russian military, say they will use it as a base to launch more attacks against IS. Ben Bland reports. Source link
‘This is what is holding these vehicles back’: 3 reasons we won’t see flying cars soon They’ve been a sci-fi dream for decades, but when will flying cars become reality? Wired’s senior innovation editor Jeremy White breaks down the reasons we may have to wait a while longer. Source link
Hugh Jackman responds to rumors about taking steroids to play Wolverine in various Marvel movies. Source link
CNN — Ex-President Donald Trump and his most serious potential rival, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, laid out with unprecedented clarity this weekend how their sharply contrasting personalities and approaches would define the 2024 race for the Republican nomination. Trump served up his familiar brew of fury, falsehoods and dishonest braggadocio…
Written by Inke KappelerToyin Owoseje, CNN The director of a leading German ballet company is being investigated by police and has been suspended for smearing dog feces on a critic’s face after taking offense to a review she wrote. According to an article published in the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ)…
CNN — A sports-obsessive named Happy Gilmore wins a long-drive contest and proceeds to chase a career in professional golf. You might recognize that plot synopsis from Adam Sandler’s 1996 comedy, named for its protagonist, which has become a cult classic among golf and film fans alike. But this plot…
