US seizes second Venezuela oil tanker amid rising tensions
US forces intercept another Venezuelan oil tanker near its coast. President Trump escalates pressure on Maduro, refusing to rule out military conflict. Read the latest developments.
US forces intercept another Venezuelan oil tanker near its coast. President Trump escalates pressure on Maduro, refusing to rule out military conflict. Read the latest developments.
The coastal town of Seaham is set for a historic rail link to London King's Cross, slashing journey times. Find out about the new services and cheap advance fares.
American forces have seized a second sanctioned oil tanker near Venezuela as part of a major naval build-up. President Trump announces a total blockade. Read the latest.
Planning a festive getaway? Check our essential guide to Christmas and New Year travel disruptions across UK railways, London Tube, and major airports like Luton and Heathrow.
The UK's Christmas getaway faces major disruption with 15 million car journeys and severe delays at airports like Heathrow and Gatwick. Plan ahead for the festive rush.
National Express boosts UK festive travel with 40,000+ extra seats and a new overnight Glasgow to London coach service. Book now for affordable, reliable Christmas journeys.
A blue barrel covered in rare goose barnacles has washed ashore on Hayling Island. Discover the fascinating biology of these castaways and why their time on land is running out. Read the full story.
The Guardian invites UK travellers to share their favourite lesser-known European beach for a chance to win a £200 Coolstays voucher. Tom Hall of Lonely Planet will judge. Enter by 5 January 2026.
In Durham, North Carolina, a grassroots network of parents and teachers is organising carpools, school patrols and food deliveries to shield immigrant families from federal immigration enforcement. Discover how the community is fighting back.
Budget rail operator Lumo launches a new London to Glasgow service with tickets from £33.10, offering a cheaper alternative to Avanti West Coast ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
We tested a whirlwind day trip to Finnish Lapland with Canterbury Travel. Was the 4am alarm and Arctic cold worth the magic? Read our honest family review and see the costs for 2026.
President Trump signs a new proclamation imposing full entry restrictions on nationals from Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, and Syria. Discover the latest US immigration policy changes.
Separated parents face a festive travel headache. Legal expert reveals the essential documents needed to prevent your child being turned away at the airport this Christmas. Act now to check your paperwork.
Discover the top travel trends for 2026 from British Airways Holidays' report. From brain-boosting 'neurosurfing' to social media-free escapes and vintage shopping trips, find out where and how Brits will holiday next year.
A technician has been sentenced to three years for voyeurism and creating indecent AI images of underage girls from social media posts. Read the full story.
A natural disaster has been declared in parts of NSW as bushfires destroy homes. Over 300 firefighters battle blazes. Get the latest updates and safety information.
A natural disaster is declared in NSW after bushfires destroy at least 16 homes. Prime Minister Albanese warns of a 'difficult' summer as crews brace for strong winds.
Emergency aid is announced for NSW Central Coast bushfire victims as up to 16 homes are lost. Meanwhile, the federal government faces pressure over its refusal to repatriate Australian children from Syrian camps.
US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem reveals plans to significantly expand the Trump administration's travel ban. Get the latest on this major immigration policy shift and its global implications.
The Albanese government is set to reveal a new east coast gas reservation scheme, facing calls from unions and manufacturers to target exporters and lower prices now. Read the latest.
Interrail slashes prices by 25% on global passes for 2025 travel. Sale ends December 17. Includes Eurostar discounts from London and deals for under-28s.
Tested: The new Twiliner 'business-class' sleeper bus connecting Amsterdam and Zurich. We review the comfort, sustainability and experience of this innovative overnight transport alternative.
The 7am Avanti West Coast service from Manchester to London has been saved after a public outcry. Passengers and staff react to the U-turn on plans to scrap the busy but often delayed intercity train.
Manchester-based Travel Counsellors CEO Steve Byrne explains the £50m acquisition of Canada's The Travel Agent Next Door, boosting international sales to 30% and ruling out a near-term IPO.
The 7am Avanti West Coast service from Manchester to London will carry passengers after a regulator's U-turn. Read the full story on the victory for commuters and local politicians.
TikTok's 2026 travel trends reveal a surge for lesser-known European escapes. The microstate of Liechtenstein, with no airport and pure fairy-tale charm, leads the list. Discover why slow travel is steering Brits to this Alpine gem.
A well-travelled flight attendant shares her five must-visit, budget-friendly destinations for 2026, from the Balkans to Central America. Get inspired for your next getaway.
An inquest hears the pilot of a Sea World helicopter was seen using cocaine the night before a crash that killed four. Read the shocking details of the investigation.
The Office of Rail and Road has reversed its decision to run an early Avanti West Coast service empty, allowing passengers back on the popular sub-two-hour route. Read the full story.
The 7am Avanti West Coast service from Manchester to London will carry passengers after a regulator U-turn. The sub-two-hour train, vital for business and hospital trips, had faced being axed.