A huge Maya city has been discovered centuries after it disappeared under jungle canopy in Mexico.Archaeologists found pyramids, sports fields, causeways connecting districts and amphitheatres in the southeastern state of…
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Australia: Woman missing for six days found in wilderness with a snake bite
A woman missing for six days in Australia’s Snowy Mountains has been found “dazed and injured” by emergency services after a massive search and rescue operation. New South Wales (NSW)…
Indonesia: Surfer dies after being impaled in the chest by a swordfish
Tributes have been made to a surfer who died after reportedly being impaled by a swordfish in Indonesia.Giulia Manfrini, 36, from Turin in northern Italy, had been surfing in the…
Italy: Venice to double number of days tourists must pay entry fee
Venice is to double the number of days it charges tourists an entrance fee in 2025, following a “successful” trial last year, the city’s mayor said. Luigi Brugnaro said the…
Australia: Authorities in Sydney reopen beaches after tar ball mystery
Beaches in the Australian city of Sydney have reopened for swimmers after being closed earlier this week when thousands of mysterious black tar-like balls washed ashore, prompting health concerns. Officials…
India: 10 flights receive hoax bomb threats in 48hrs
At least 10 Indian flights have received hoax bomb threats over the past 48 hours, leading to long delays and diversions. On Tuesday, Singapore’s Air Force sent two fighter jets to escort…
Russia: Man rescued after spending 67 days adrift
A Russian man has been rescued after spending more than two months adrift in a small inflatable boat in the Sea of Okhotsk in the far east of Russia. Officials…
Czech Republic: Prague to ban organised night-time pub crawls
Prague is to ban night-time pub crawls organised by travel agencies, in a bid to deter rowdy tourists from visiting and attracting more “refined” visitors instead. A pub crawls is…
Canada: Mysterious ‘blobs’ found on Newfoundland shore
White blobs have been washing up on the beaches of Newfoundland recently, sparking an investigation by Canadian officials. They have been described by resident Stan Tobin as doughy – “like…
Martinique: Authorities close airport in response to violent protests
Passengers were left stranded when the international airport in the Caribbean island of Martinique was forced to close by unrest over the cost of living in the French territory. On…