Illegal immigrants storm landmark
Hundreds of illegal immigrants surged into the Pantheon in central Paris on Friday, briefly occupying the vaunted memorial complex to demand talks with the prime minister on regularising their status, activists said.
Around 700 migrants...
Creepy story behind notorious room 311
One of America’s most haunted rooms is opening up to the public for the first time since a $37 million renovation — and people are beginning to find out about its macabre history.
Room 311...
Exotic places now on Aussie bucket lists
Australia’s older, bolder generation now seeks increasingly exotic holiday destinations to explore.
And they generally have the budget, the freedom and the time to do so.
The baby boomer population — 55 to 75 years old...
‘Like flying’: First floating sky pool
The world’s first “floating” sky pool with a glass bottom and views from 35m above the streets of London is opening next month, offering a swimming experience like no other.Suspended between two blocks of...
Woman in ‘pink pyjamas’ fell off cruise ship
Tourists have told how a woman in “pink pyjamas” fell from a “rocky” cruise liner in high winds near Majorca — as the desperate search ended.
Hundreds of passengers on the luxury Norwegian Epic ship...
North Korea bans tourists over killer virus
North Korea has made the decision to ban foreign tourists from entering the country as a way of safeguarding against the spread of a deadly virus from China.
The announcement was made by leading operator,...
TV host strips down to undies at airport
TV historian Mary Beard had to strip down to her “scrappy undies” in front of passengers at airport security.
The boffin, 64, was ordered to remove her tunic and had a little vest but “no...
Mystery behind mum’s road trip death
A single mother from the San Francisco-area who disappeared eight months ago after reportedly embarking on a “pandemic road trip” across California has been found dead.Authorities confirmed human remains found in a rural, desert...
Flights cancelled as volcano erupts
Bali’s airport has cancelled flights following an eruption of the Mount Agung volcano that spread ash over the south of the Indonesian island.
The national disaster agency said Friday night’s eruption lasted four minutes and...
One-metre hot dog will blow your mind
Welcome to Don’t Delay Your Stay, news.com.au’s campaign to support communities hard hit by this summer’s devastating bushfires. Many of these regions rely on tourism so one of the best ways to help is...