Shops looted as German cost of living protests turn violent

BBC - Nov 1, 2026

Police in Frankfurt say "violent riots" took place in the city centre, with unrest also reported in Berlin, Hamburg and Cologne.

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The 2027 Virtuoso Luxe Report United Kingdom & Ireland: Japan Claims the No. 1 Spot

Oct 31, 2026

The 2027 Virtuoso Luxe Report United Kingdom & Ireland: Japan Claims the No. 1 Spot

Virtuoso, the leading global network renowned for luxury and experiential travel, is uniquely positioned to identify the trends influencing how, where and why people will venture in the year ahead. The Virtuoso Luxe Report: United Kingdom & Ireland once again taps the collective knowledge of the network’s esteemed travel agency members and their teams of professional travel advisors to reveal what’s next for the region’s savviest globetrotters. Japan unseats Greece as the most requested international destination, and Thailand makes its top five debut, giving Asia a stronger foothold among established European favourites.

FORGET THE ALPS: JAPAN IS CALLING

Oct 31, 2026

FORGET THE ALPS: JAPAN IS CALLING

Japan continues to attract British travellers seeking alternatives to Europe’s crowded ski slopes and Hoshino Resorts is spotlighting some of the country’s most rewarding winter destinations for the 2026/27 ski season – from the legendary powder snow of Hokkaido to the lesser-known mountains of Tohoku, where the new KAI Zao has recently opened. Unlike many ski holidays centred solely around the slopes, a winter trip to Japan can combine mountain adventure with hot spring bathing, regional gastronomy, ancient traditions and cultural discovery.

Save up to £2,000pp on six of Titan’s escorted tours in the new Adventure Sale!

Oct 31, 2026

Save up to £2,000pp on six of Titan’s escorted tours in the new Adventure Sale!

For a limited time only, the escorted touring specialist, Titan Travel (titantravel.co.uk, 0808 239 3496), is offering travellers savings of up to £2,000pp* across six of its favourite escorted tours in its new Adventure Sale. Titan has announced huge savings across six of its tours, spanning Asia, the Americas and Europe, carefully selected by its destination experts. Filled with adventure and authentic experiences, travellers can discover more for less on new bookings made before 13 November 2026.

Travel influencer reveals five clever tricks to squeeze more out of your next city break

Oct 31, 2026

Travel influencer reveals five clever tricks to squeeze more out of your next city break

A travel influencer has revealed five surprisingly simple tricks to squeeze more out of a city break, without spending a penny extra. Nesha Woolery, 32, known online as @travelwithnesha_ from Birmingham, says a handful of clever habits can save travellers precious time, leaving them free to explore more, see more and make the most of every minute away.

Pick Another Protein? Americans Still Want Beef, Despite the Price.

Oct 31, 2026

Pick Another Protein? Americans Still Want Beef, Despite the Price.

After chicken, consumers are buying more beef, while pork, turkey and soy products remain flat.

The U.S. Becomes a Global Hub for Horse Racing

Oct 31, 2026

The U.S. Becomes a Global Hub for Horse Racing

More horses from overseas are competing in America’s marquee events, as the sport enjoys a renaissance.

Why Did So Many People File Early for Social Security Last Year?

Oct 31, 2026

Why Did So Many People File Early for Social Security Last Year?

Experts point to well-publicized turmoil at the government agency last year as a potential spark.

Glassmaker Maximilian Riedel on His Travel Tips, and Not Drinking When Flying

Oct 31, 2026

Glassmaker Maximilian Riedel on His Travel Tips, and Not Drinking When Flying

Work takes Austrian glassmaker Maximilian Riedel all around the globe. His surprising hot take? Don’t drink when flying… The post Glassmaker Maximilian Riedel on His Travel Tips, and Not Drinking When Flying appeared first on Business Traveller.

Hong Kong pianist John Lee does justice to Rachmaninov and more despite dry acoustics

Oct 31, 2026

Hong Kong pianist John Lee does justice to Rachmaninov and more despite dry acoustics

The marketing of classical music concerts has increasingly focused on the musician rather than the music, with the often ephemeral cult of personality perceived as more valuable than the notes they play, at least in drawing an audience. So, it was refreshing to hear the fine young musician John Lee play. After studying at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, where he is now a member of the faculty, Lee earned a master’s degree from the Royal College of Music in London with distinction and...

'No one is safe' as Ebola outbreak surges to more than 10,000 cases, Africa's top doctor warns Canada

Oct 31, 2026

'No one is safe' as Ebola outbreak surges to more than 10,000 cases, Africa's top doctor warns Canada

Africa's top doctor, who has called Canada home since 2013, tells CBC News there could be "massive" cross-border spread of Ebola in the months ahead as he calls for more international support.

How One Country Became the Unlikely Crossroads of the Global A.I. Boom

Oct 31, 2026

How One Country Became the Unlikely Crossroads of the Global A.I. Boom

In Malaysia, U.S. and Chinese tech giants are pouring billions into vast data centers, straining local resources and testing the limits of Washington’s restrictions on advanced chips.

Why GLP-1 users’ impact on food-inspired fragrance market is nothing to sniff at

Oct 31, 2026

Why GLP-1 users’ impact on food-inspired fragrance market is nothing to sniff at

From cherry and banoffee pie to Tabasco and sesame, the list of food aromas popping up in luxury fragrances keeps growing. Now some perfume makers are starting to ask if weight-loss drugs might be reshaping what consumers want in a scent. So-called gourmand fragrances like Thierry Mugler’s pioneering candyfloss-inspired Angel and Nina Ricci’s toffee apple scent Nina have been around for decades. More recent growth in the segment has been attributed to the Covid-19 pandemic-era boom in online...

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