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By Issy Ronald, CNN London, UK (CNN) — Sir John Franklin’s doomed expedition to the Arctic captivated the Victorian public with its mysterious disappearance, fruitless rescue missions and gory tales of cannibalism. On Thursday, a set of photographs depicting Franklin and his fellow senior officers taken in May 1845, just three days before they set

CNN By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — In travel news this week: tattoos and graffiti cause trouble in Europe, a baby giraffe is born without spots at a Tennessee zoo – plus we want to hear from you if you’re currently chasing your lost luggage with a tracking device. Think before you ink You’ve probably

Julia Buckley, CNN (CNN) — Oh for the glory days of travel, when the seats were bigger, the food was better, and you could jet across the Atlantic in less than three hours. Since the 2003 end of Concorde, of course, flitting quickly across the Atlantic has been a thing of the past. Flights between

Sophie Tanno, CNN London (CNN) — The director of the British Museum has stepped down amid an investigation into the alleged theft of gold and artifacts from the famous London institution. Hartwig Fischer’s resignation has been accepted by the museum’s board of trustees. Explaining his decision in a statement on Friday, Fischer said: “Over the

Lianne Kolirin and Beatriz Grimalt, CNN (CNN) — Claude Ruiz-Picasso, the younger son of Pablo Picasso, has died in Switzerland at age 76. His death on Thursday was confirmed by Jean-Jacques Neuer, his lawyer for the past 25 years. In a statement emailed to CNN, Neuer said: “Claude Ruiz-Picasso, son of Pablo Picasso, has died.

By Francesca Street, CNN (CNN) — When Gloria Fila was a kid, airplanes were a home away from home. The daughter of an Austrian Airlines flight attendant and pilot who met on the job, Fila often tagged along on her parents’ work trips. There are photos of her playing happily while in an airplane seat.

Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — A city council in Australia has voted to remove a statue of William Crowther, a former premier of the state of Tasmania, who decapitated the body of an Aboriginal man. The statue’s removal would be the first of its kind in Australia, and would advance Hobart’s “standing as a welcoming

By Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — TikTok doesn’t only cater to those seeking the newest dance trend or funniest comedy skit. I put a stint of endless scrolling to good use by using the app to decide the itinerary for my latest vacation. Off the coast of West Africa, Tenerife is the largest of Spain’s

Lianne Kolirin, CNN London (CNN) — An original black and white sketch of Winnie the Pooh and his good friend Piglet which languished for decades in a drawer is expected to fetch thousands when it goes under the hammer next month. According to Dominic Winter Auctioneers, which is handling the sale, the pen and ink

Julia Buckley, CNN (CNN) — The forthcoming charge for travelers to enter Europe has been postponed – again. The ETIAS visa waiver program will come into force in 2025 – a year later than planned. On October 19, eu-LISA – the EU agency responsible for the forthcoming digital Entry/Exit system and ETIAS – informed ministers

By Eric Levenson, Mallika Kallingal and Mitchell McCluskey, CNN (CNN) — Roadways at the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport have reopened after overnight flooding partly blocked a terminal and thunderstorms halted incoming flights on Thursday. Access to the McNamara Terminal has been restored, airport authorities said Thursday afternoon. Both the northbound and southbound tunnels on

By Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Rome (CNN) — Not again! Yet another Italian historic landmark has been defaced by tourists in a summer that has seen the country endure a string of brazen incidents resulting in damage to celebrated works of architecture. This time it was the turn of the 460-year-old Vasari Corridor, a beautiful

By Miquel Ros, CNN Musandam Governate, Oman (CNN) — As our tiny dhow glides serenely along the sinuous desert coastline, it’s hard to believe the glass and steel jungle of Dubai is just a couple of hours’ drive away. You won’t find a trace of skyscrapers, malls or even roads here. The only heights within

By Daniel Yaw-Miller (CNN) — The sneaker resale market is a fast-moving beast. For years, Nike’s ubiquitous Dunks would be snapped up as soon as they dropped on the brand’s sneakers app, often to be sold on the secondary market for double the price. Today, sportstyle footwear — fashion-forward adaptations of trail, running or hiking shoes

By Lilit Marcus, CNN (CNN) — Boarding pass? Check. Photo ID? Check. Weight? What? Passengers flying with Korean Air in the next few weeks may be asked to take one additional step before boarding – getting on the scale. However, the policy has nothing to do with body shaming. Korean Air is one of the

By Tom Page, CNN (CNN) — A fortnight ago, Motswedi Modiba was a South African singer showing signs of a promising career in her home country. Now she’s a breakout hit on one of China’s largest reality TV shows after wowing millions with her performance in Mandarin. Modiba, reported to be the first Black and

By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — Create a desert temple to whatever deity or ideals you hold true. Learn how to spin fire, or to pole dance, or to make shrink art jewelry. (Or head to the festival’s Black Rock City College of Arts and Sciences where you can study “any subject matter, however imaginary.”)

By Orla Pentelow (CNN) — In the ever-shifting fashion sphere, where trends wax and wane with the changing seasons, one particular change has caught the eye of experts of late: a gradual decline in popularity of high heels. When was the last time you spotted a teetering stiletto? Once synonymous with elegance and sophistication, the

By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — Snazzy new liveries have been revealed for two of NASA’s hottest aircraft projects. These upcoming planes want to be the next generation of sustainable flight – and also to look good when doing it. First there’s the X-66A, which NASA has been cooking up along with Boeing as part

By Forrest Brown, CNN (CNN) — The 2023 travel craze is not letting up for the upcoming Labor Day weekend in the US, travel experts warn. “Summer travel has been hot all season long with increased travel for Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. Expect the same for Labor Day,” online travel advice site The