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Friday, July 3rd, 2026

Chania, Crete: The Ultimate Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors

Chania is a breathtaking city on the island Crete, and a perfect vacation spot -- Chania has with something to offer any traveler!

[Video] Historic: first structures placed in resettled Ganim (northern Samaria), ~20 years aft [...]

Historic: first structures placed in resettled Ganim (northern Samaria), ~20 years after the 2005 disengagementThe first caravan neighborhood was installed in Ganim, one of the northern-Samaria communities uprooted in the 2005 Gaza/Samaria disengagement. Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan led the convoy and recited Shehecheyanu. Via Amit Segal

Decorative Ideas For Your Island's Layout In Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream

Need ideas for your island layouts in Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream? Check out some of these cool suggestions!

America at 250: This small Caribbean island helped create the United States

It is a little-known island in the Dutch Antilles; however, it played a huge role in America’s War of Independence. St. Eustatius, popularly known as ‘Statia’, with a population of 3,348 as of January 2026, is located in the northern Leeward Islands portion of the West Indies, southeast of the Virgin Islands. Formerly part of...

How this Greek island loved by 70s rockstars has become the ideal spot for a multi-gen getaway, with great food, friendly locals and stunning scenery

How this Greek island loved by 70s rockstars has become the ideal spot for a multi-gen getaway, with great food, friendly locals and stunning scenery

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Nammos Hotels & Resorts and Smokva Bay Partner to Create a Landmark Mediterranean Lifestyle Destination in Montenegro

Nammos Hotels Resorts and Smokva Bay have announced a landmark partnership to develop Nammos Resort Montenegro, a fully integrated luxury lifestyle destination located at Smokva Bay on Montenegro’s Budva Riviera. Located just ten minutes from the iconic island of Sveti Stefan, Smokva Bay offers a rare sense of escape, surrounded by rugged mountains and the crystal-clear waters of the Adriatic. Conceived as one of Montenegro’s most ambitious new coastal developments, it has [] The post Nammos Hotels Resorts and Smokva Bay Partner to Create a Landmark Mediterranean Lifestyle Destination in Montenegro appeared first on Middle East News 247.

Surprising Arrest Made After Speedboat Disaster Kills 15 Tourists

James Pearson / REUTERS/James PearsonAuthorities have detained the captain of a tourist boat that capsized off the coast of Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island on Saturday, killing 15 people.Nguyen Hong Hai, 57, was taken into custody Sunday as police opened a criminal investigation into alleged violations of waterway transport safety regulations, according to VNExpress.Hai was piloting a speedboat carrying tourists from Hon May Rut Island to An Thoi Port when it overturned near Phu Quoc—Vietnam’s largest island and one of its most popular tourist destinations—at around 1 p.m. local time.Read more at The Daily Beast.

The 10 best national parks to visit in Europe this summer

From Jostedalsbreen's 60-kilometer ice cap above Norway's longest fjords to Teide's volcanic moonscape and 83 visible constellations at night

'Love Island' Star Jen's Most Shocking Comments About Her Body, Sexual Past

Love Island USA‘s Jen Terry has surprised audiences with how candid she has been about her personal life. Love Island USA originally premiered in the U.K. in 2002 before it expanded worldwide with various spinoffs, including Love Island USA on Peacock. The series follows a different group of singles every season who have to pair []

Honduras’Roatán, the conflictive island of ZEDE

Buenos Aires._ The Island of Roatán is best known as a diving paradise in the Caribbean. It is Honduras's largest island and part of a chain that runs parallel to the north coast of Honduras south East of Belize (formerly West Honduras) and also a land where Washington has its eyes on. The post Honduras’Roatán, the conflictive island of ZEDE first appeared on Prensa Latina.

Runner-up, heartbreak, and now she's trying her luck with British men — who is Kyra Lizama?

Who is Kyra Lizama? Explore details about the Love Island USA star, her reality television journey, career, and rise as a social media influencer.

Are KC and Titi Still Together After Leaving ‘Love Island USA?’ Here’s What We Know

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Category 5 Super Typhoon Bavi batters Rota with 290 km/h (180 mph) winds, major damage reported

Super Typhoon Bavi crossed the Northern Mariana Islands as a Category 5 cyclone on Monday, July 6, 2026, bringing maximum sustained winds of 290 km/h (180 mph) to Rota as the eyewall passed over the island. Local officials reported major damage while emergency warnings remained in effect across the Marianas. Source

A boat capsizes in southern Vietnam, killing 15 Indian tourists

HANOI — A boat returning from an island trip in southern Vietnam capsized Saturday, killing 15 Indian tourists about 500 yards from shore, as passengers shouted for help, officials and a witness said. The speedboat was carrying 32 Indian tourists and four crew members when it overturned Saturday afternoon shortly after leaving Hon May Rut Ngoai Island, []

The New Ellis Island

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Yacht from Turkey lands nearly 50 migrants on Rhodes beach

Nearly 50 migrants came ashore on a beach on the resort island of Rhodes after being ferried across from the nearby Turkish coast in a sailing yacht, authorities said Friday.

Catastrophic Category 5 Typhoon Bavi Batters Pacific Island of Rota

Catastrophic Category 5 Typhoon Bavi Batters Pacific Island of Rota

World's largest galleon replica docks in Sligo for visit

The world's largest replica of a traditional Spanish galleon has arrived at Sligo harbour for a 12-day public visit.

Pope marks July 4 by praying in Lampedusa for migrants who died seeking freedom

Leo met migrants amid a pastoral visit to the island, the port of entry for hundreds of thousands of people who cross by boat from Libya and Tunisia.

Where is Hong Kong 29 years after handover?

Where is Hong Kong 29 years after handover?

I’ve made my first real ‘mum friend’ after 16 years – a trip away brought us closer

An escape to the Lake District offers a perfect opportunity to connect over boat rides and Beatrix Potter

Vietnam: Boat Carrying 32 Indians Capsizes Near Phu Quoc Island; 15 Dead

A boat carrying several Indian tourists capsized near Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam on Friday and 15 people, including two women are dead, according to VnExpress. The passenger vessel, operated by Ocean Pear Island Company, was carrying tourists from Hon May

Greenpeace's iconic ship Arctic Sunrise to dock in Constanța Port next month

Greenpeace's iconic ship Arctic Sunrise to dock in Constanța Port next month

Discover Norway: 11 great alternatives to Norway's Lofoten Archipelago

If you're looking for equally breathtaking yet less crowded alternatives to the world-famous Lofoten Islands, consider these destinations.

15 people, including Indian tourists, feared dead in Vietnam boat capsize incident: local media

According to VN Express International, the speedboat was carrying 32 Indian tourists and four crew members from Hon May Rut to An Thoi Port when it capsized off Hon May Rut Ngoai

Search ends for missing Korean father, son off Hawaii coast

A massive three-day search for a missing South Korean father and his teenage son in Hawaii has ended after the pair vanished while hiking near Hanauma Bay. The operation, which involved air, land and sea searches from Tuesday through sunset on Friday, concluded under the standard three-day search protocol after authorities failed to locate the 49-year-old man and his 16-year-old son, according to the US Coast Guard, the Honolulu Fire Department and local media reports. Their names have not been

‘Catastrophic’ Super Typhoon Bavi smacks into US Pacific islands

Super Typhoon Bavi, one of the strongest super typhoons on the planet this year, struck the US Pacific Islands on Monday morning. It's the second massive storm to hit the territories since April. #cnn #news #typhoon

Inter-Ministerial Committee Assesses Musina Repatriation of Undocumented Foreign Nationals

MUSINA, LIMPOPO — The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Migration has visited Musina to assess the ongoing repatriation of undocumented foreign nationals, with Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi confirming that 37,000 Malawian citizens have been successfully repatriated so far. The ministerial visit comes as authorities transition undocumented migrants from the crowded Musina showgrounds to a newly designated []

Winds of more than 150 mph hit U.S. Pacific as Super Typhoon Bavi makes landfall near Guam

Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall on a tiny U.S. territorial island in the western Pacific near Guam, bringing powerful winds and torrential rain to the Northern Mariana Islands. The eye of the storm passed over the island of Rota Monday morning local time, with winds of more than 150 mph, according to the National Weather Service. #shorts #typhoonbavi #uspacific #weather

Roman saltworks beneath Medulin’s Bijeca Bay revealed through unique underwater archaeological trail

One of Istria’s best-known beaches, Bijeca Bay in Medulin, has revealed another side to its history, with visitors now able... The post Roman saltworks beneath Medulin’s Bijeca Bay revealed through unique underwater archaeological trail first appeared on Croatia Week.

Dad and Son, 16, Disappear on Hike. Their Backpack and Car Were Found but Pair Remains Missing 2 Days Later

Multiple agencies had been looking for the pair in the water off Hanauma Bay on the eastern side of Oahu

Japan releases list of 74 countries whose citizens qualify for visa-free travel

Japan, under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, has confirmed a visa exemption for citizens of 74 countries and territories, allowing stays of 15, 30, or 90 days.

Vietnam Boat Tragedy: Mortal Remains Of 15 Indian Tourists To Arrive In Mumbai Today

The tragedy occurred on Saturday when a speedboat operated by Ocean Pear Island Company capsized roughly 400 metres off Hon May Rut Ngoai islet.

15 Indian tourists die in Vietnam boat capsize: 10 from Tamil Nadu, 3 from Andhra, 2 from Kerala

A boat carrying 32 Indian tourists and four crew members capsized near Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island on Saturday, with 15 people, including 10 from Tamil Nadu, three from Andhra Pradesh and two from Kerala, dead, authorities said. According to a local daily VnExpress, the speedboat was travelling from Hon May Rut Island to An Thoi []

In Pictures: South Island hit by flooding, wind and snow, hundreds evacuated

In Pictures: South Island hit by flooding, wind and snow, hundreds evacuated

Taufan Super Bavi hampiri wilayah Pasifik, dijangka bawa ombak setinggi bangunan 10 tingkat

GUAM: Penduduk di Guam dan Kepulauan Mariana Utara mula berpindah ke pusat pemindahan kecemasan beberapa jam sebelum Taufan Super Bavi dijangka membadai wilayah Pasifik milik Amerika Syarikat (AS) itu. Taufan Super Bavi diramalkan bergerak ke arah barat merentasi kawasan itu sekitar pukul 10 pagi Isnin (waktu tempatan) dengan kelajuan angin mencecah 260 kilometer sejam, bersamaan ... Read more The post Taufan Super Bavi hampiri wilayah Pasifik, dijangka bawa ombak setinggi bangunan 10 tingkat appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

‘Very dangerous’ super typhoon nears US Pacific islands

‘Very dangerous’ super typhoon nears US Pacific islands

Lee visits island North Korea shelled, calls for deterrent to ‘overwhelm’ enemy

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung visited Yeonpyeong Island near the maritime border with North Korea on Wednesday, one day before the 76th anniversary of the beginning of the Korean War. It marked the first time a sitting president has visited the Marine Yeonpyeong Unit in 14 years, since Lee Myung-bak’s inspection in 2012. North []