On the eve of World Elephant Day experts advise how to avoid cruel elephant attractions and support genuine welfare centres “Many parks advertise themselves as sanctuaries but they are not,” says Maria Mossman, founder of non-profit group Action for Elephants UK. “Never go to a park that advertises shows, unnatural behaviour, tricks or painting –…
A 29-year-old engineer took the Horizon Air aircraft at the height of the Friday night rush hour Source: Independent
The water may be colder but with its grand bygone-era resorts, wild islands and white sand beaches, these northerly shores are a great alternative to the Med Beach chaletsIf you like your beaches wild, western Latvia’s “steep coast”, close to the village of Jūrkalne, 200km west of Riga, should be on your list. With pale…
A glamorous local once told me that the people of Newport Beach, California, drink more champagne per head than anywhere else in America. I’ve hunted for evidence everywhere, but can’t find anything to back up that specific claim. But, as I explored the area, it felt like the kind of place where you could readily…
Ryanair cancelled one sixth of its flights on Friday, affecting nearly 400 trips in Europe Ryanair has cancelled nearly 400 flights as it battles unions in Germany, Sweden, Ireland, Belgium and the Netherlands. About 50,000 passengers have been directly affected, with others likely to be hit by delays. Ryanair says 85% of scheduled flights will…
Forest fires burning through southern Portugal have finally been extinguished, with no loss of life reported Source: Independent
The dentist from Kent could face up to a year in the UAE while her case is processed Source: Independent
The Man Who Pays His Way: The cost to an airline’s reputation can far exceed the price of putting things right Source: Independent
Staff in Ireland, Germany, Sweden, Belgium and the Netherlands stage 24-hour walkout over pay and conditions Source: Independent
Train spotters can get their own piece of rail history Source: Independent
