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What is chikungunya virus? French holiday hotspot hit with over 100 cases amid warning to tourists
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Tesco Mobile shares big update for customers using their phones on holiday
The extension will be a huge boost for customers heading abroad on holiday Make sure you're aware of roaming charges if you're planning a summer holiday(Image: Tim Robberts via Getty Images) Tesco Mobile has extended its free roaming services in...

Danville High School Class of 1975 celebrates 50-Year reunion
Published 7:40 pm Thursday, September 25, 2025 The largest graduating class in Danville High School history returned to their alma mater Aug. 30 to celebrate their 50-year reunion. The Class of 1975, which graduated 187 students, gathered for a...

A Cowboy reunion in Bali: OSU alumni celebrate global ties in Indonesia
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 Media Contact: Hailey Rose Viars | Communications Specialist | 405-744-5496 | hviars@okstate.edu Indonesia at a Glance Location: Between the Indian and Pacific Oceans, comprised of more than 17,000 islands Capital:...

UK mobile network gives major update to holidaymakers at no extra cost
This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more A major mobile network has extended a perk for its customers that love to travel.(Image: Getty Images) A mobile network has made a...

Major mobile update for UK holidaymakers heading abroad
A large UK firm has extended its free roaming in a boost for customers who are heading abroad A firm is expanding its roaming for travellers abroad(Image: Getty Images) Tesco Mobile has expanded its free roaming service in what will be seen by...

Here’s why Americans keep returning to the same vacation, new survey reveals
One in three Americans is embracing “repeat traveling,” preferring to return to the same vacation destination year after year. A new survey of 2,000 American travelers delved into vacation habits and found a surprising trend: many Americans are...

Why do we return to the same vacation spots again and again?
One in three Americans is embracing “repeat traveling,” preferring to return to the same vacation destination year after year. A new survey of 2,000 American travelers delved into vacation habits and found a surprising trend: many Americans are...

Greil Marcus on 50 Years of ‘Mystery Train’: “I Know These Stories Keep Traveling”
When Greil Marcus published Mystery Train in 1975, it was hailed as the greatest book ever written about rock & roll. Fifty years after it came out, there’s a lot more competition — but no other book has come close. It’s a radically original...

When Cheeka played tongue-in-cheek style
DUBAI // Krishnamachari Srikkanth is often described as the "Indiana Jones" of Indian cricket, for he batted with the spirit of an adventurer. When grafting was the norm, he was buccaneering at the crease. His methods redefined the art of batting....

Airlink Partners With Air Austral
South Africa’s Airlink has signed a special prorate agreement (SPA) with Reunion’s Air Austral. Air Austral is a French airline based in Reunion Island. It is a major player in the Indian Ocean region, offering services to France as well as other...

Yann Quenet: From France to Canada in a 4m boat
French micro voyager Yann Quenet is currently transporting his home-built 4m boat across Canada ahead of a Pacific crossing in the spring Yann Quenet has nothing to prove. The Breton solo sailor has already sailed 31,000nm around the world in his...

DAVID ELLEFSON: 'It Would Be Nice If Things Between Me And DAVE MUSTAINE Didn't End On A Sour Note'
On the "Remembering Ace Frehley" special episode of "The David Ellefson Show", former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked by co-host Joshua Toomey if the recent deaths of Ozzy Osbourne and Ace Frehley make him want to pick up the phone and...


Madagascar's Political Turmoil: President Andry Rajoelina's Dramatic Flight Amid Youth-Led Protests and Military Revolt
Antananarivo, Madagascar – October 14, 2025 – The serene dawn over the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar was shattered on October 13, 2025, as reports emerged that President Andry Rajoelina, the nation's controversial leader, had secretly fled the...

Undiscovered Destinations Ventures Into the Unknown With Extraordinary 2025-27 Group Tours
Award-winning tour operator Undiscovered Destinations is unveiling its carefully crafted collection of small group and tailor-made journeys for 2025–2027, reinforcing its position as one of the UK’s leading specialists in authentic, truly...

Army Colonel Randrianirina sworn in as Madagascar president after military takeover
Army Colonel Michael Randrianirina has been sworn in as the new President of Madagascar, just days after a military power takeover that forced former President Andry Rajoelina to flee the country. The inauguration, held on Friday in the capital...

DRC-M23 Ceasefire Mechanism; Cameroonian Elections: Africa File, October 16, 2025
To receive the weekly Africa File or triweekly Congo War Security Review via email, please subscribe here. Follow CTP on X, LinkedIn, and BlueSky. Key Takeaways: Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Congolese government and M23 rebels signed a...

From 'Love Is Blind' to 'Survivor,' Reality TV's Best Moments in 2025
What do we love about reality TV? What don’t we love! For our annual Reality Stars of the Year issue, we honored The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, Robert Irwin of Dancing With the Stars, Christina Haack of The Flip Off, Nic Vansteenberghe of...

Madagascar army colonel sworn in as president after military takeover
ANTANANARIVO: Army colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as Madagascar’s president following a military power grab that sent former president Andry Rajoelina fleeing from the country. The 51-year-old colonel led the CAPSAT army unit that...