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2026 Roland Garros: Tips for Enjoying the French Open

How to get around, what to eat and who to watch.

Sports Illustrated · May 18

Short-haul trips are on the rise for European summer holidays – here’s where to book now

Trending destinations this summer include rural Sweden, Vlorë in Albania and Normandy in France.

Euronews · May 18

Adult ‘playcations’ emerge as the ‘defining’ US summer travel trend, according to Airbnb

Short-haul playcations are shaping US summer travel, as adults flock to unexpected destinations built around active hobbies and hands-on experiences.

Euronews · May 17

‘This is not a World Cup for the people’: residents in host cities sound alarm over housing affordability

Organizers fear Fifa event will deepen crisis as short-term listings proliferate and sweeps displace unhoused people

The Guardian - US · May 13

I’ve been to more than 120 cities – these are the six best in Europe for a solo summer break

Having visited many European cities alone, Lydia Swinscoe shares her top picks for culture, great food and intriguing neighbourhoods in 2026

The Independent UK · May 13

US hotel operators say promised boon from hosting World Cup hasn’t materialized yet

U.S. hotels say the promised economic boon from the World Cup hasn’t materialized yet for them

The Independent UK · May 12

Chalmers delivers 2026 budget speech – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · May 12

French streamer PrinceofParis allegedly exposed after Airbnb host interrupts livestream

French streamer PrinceofParis faced online scrutiny after an Airbnb host unexpectedly appeared during a livestream from a supposed luxury castle. The influencer abruptly ended the broadcast, fueling speculation about the authenticity of his opulent lifestyle. The incident has sparked widespread debate about the reality behind influencers' online personas, with no…

The Times of India · May 11

ChudTheBuilder breaks silence after Nashville arrest and shocking FBI questioning over restaurant dispute

Dalton ChudTheBuilder has responded after being arrested in Nashville following a reported restaurant dispute. The streamer claimed FBI officials and a domestic terrorist detective questioned him while he spent nearly 13 hours in custody. He denied intentionally refusing to pay for food and said he never received his full meal.…

The Times of India · May 11

Short-stay Street: in some parts of Sydney, Airbnb guests outnumber residents

Councillors are pushing for a ban on short-term rentals, particularly in inner-city suburbs – where vacancy rates can be as low as 1%

The Guardian - AU · May 9