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BBC speaks with US group after 77 trekkers go missing in Nepal flood
The BBC’s Helena Humphrey visited Isha Foundation in the US state of Tennessee, that lost contact with their tour group on the China-Nepal border.
August 28, 2026Families fly to Nepal in search for 33 missing British nationals
Among the British nationals reported missing are a 13-year-old girl and 14-year-old boy.
August 28, 2026Bali jails Swiss tourist for insulting sacred Day of Silence
The 26-year-old was jailed for a year after he sparked anger with an expletive-laden post about the sacred holiday.
August 21, 2026Kenya tourist helicopter crash kills seven, including five Americans - Reuters
Kenya tourist helicopter crash kills seven, including five Americans Reuters
August 19, 2026'Incredible': SpaceX rocket spotted off Christmas Island coast
A SpaceX rocket that blasted off from Texas in July and crashed into the Indian Ocean hadn't been seen since - but now Christmas Island residents say they have spotted it being towed just off their coast.
August 19, 2026Helicopter crashes at Mount Ololokwe in Kenya, killing six people
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Department tells the BBC the identities of those on board are not yet known.
August 19, 2026Twelve killed as Polish bus veers off Hungarian motorway
Dozens more are seriously injured after the tourist bus overturned in the early hours of Sunday morning.
August 16, 2026Many Canadians are boycotting the US, so this is where they're travelling instead
From exploring their own backyard to travelling abroad, many Canadians are spending their money elsewhere to send a message to the US president.
August 14, 2026Draft dark skies guidance drawn up for the Highlands
The plan to reduce light pollution could be put out for public consultation at a later date.
August 14, 2026Wildfire descends on Croatian tourist town, injures at least 19 - Reuters
Wildfire descends on Croatian tourist town, injures at least 19 Reuters
August 14, 2026Tourists flee as Greek wildfire hits resort; Croatia also fights blaze - Reuters
Tourists flee as Greek wildfire hits resort; Croatia also fights blaze Reuters
August 13, 2026No surge in bookings but eclipse 'boosts footfall'
Tourism chiefs say region can benefit from events like the partial solar eclipse.
August 12, 2026Last-minute scramble for eclipse safety glasses
Glasses to watch the eclipse have become a rare commodity in Cornwall.
August 11, 2026Guatemala volcano eruption sends lava spewing into the air
The Fuego stratovolcano is one of the most active in Central America and popular with hikers.
August 4, 2026Russia says seven killed and 40 injured by Ukrainian drone hitting busy beach
Three children were killed when the drone crashed at a popular resort on the Black Sea.
August 3, 2026Tourist plane crashes in Peru, killing 13
The small plane was flying over the Nazca Lines archaeological site when it crashed, according to local reports.
August 2, 2026Thirteen die in tourist plane crash over Peru's Nazca Lines - Reuters
Thirteen die in tourist plane crash over Peru's Nazca Lines Reuters
August 1, 2026Record seaweed blankets Mexico's Caribbean coast, threatening tourism and the environment - Reuters
Record seaweed blankets Mexico's Caribbean coast, threatening tourism and the environment Reuters
July 28, 2026Emmerdale makers seek forever home for soap village
The company behind the TV drama asks to make permanent the site of its current set in Leeds.
July 26, 2026Watch: Wildfires rage across France and Spain
French authorities order evacuations in tourist hot spot, as Spain's government declares national emergency.
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Families fly to Nepal in search for 33 missing British nationals
Poudel says he has not heard from his wife in days Families of missing UK nationals have flown out to Nepal to search for their relatives. The death toll from the floods in Nepal and Tibet has risen
Bali jails Swiss tourist for insulting sacred Day of Silence
Bali's usually bustling beaches turn empty during Nyepi, an annual Hindu holiday A Swiss tourist has been sentenced to one year in prison for insulting a sacred religious event on Indonesia's holiday
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'Incredible': SpaceX rocket spotted off Christmas Island coast
A SpaceX rocket has made an unexpected appearance off Christmas Island after touching down in the Indian Ocean following a test flight from Texas on 24 July. David Watchorn, chair of the Christmas Is
Six tourists and pilot killed in Kenya helicopter crash
Rescue officials at the crash site in Samburu County Six tourists and a pilot have been killed after a helicopter crashed at Mount Ololokwe in central Kenya, air accident officials have told the BBC.
Twelve killed as Polish bus veers off Hungarian motorway
Footage shows wreckage of Polish tourist bus Twelve people were killed and dozens more injured when a bus carrying Polish pilgrims veered off a Hungarian motorway and into a ditch. Police said the b
Many Canadians are boycotting the US, so this is where they're travelling instead
Kent Truscott (left) cancelled a planned trip to Texas and opted to explore Canada's Atlantic provinces instead Prior to US President Donald Trump's re-election, Kent Truscott and his family, from Lo
Draft dark skies guidance drawn up for the Highlands
Highland Council has said its region has some of Europe's darkest skies Highland Council has produced draft guidance aimed at reducing light pollution to give stargazers clearer views of the night sk
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No surge in bookings but eclipse 'boosts footfall'
The eclipse event is set to last about one hour and 50 minutes With the partial eclipse taking place on Wednesday evening, large crowds are expected to gather in many areas in the South West and Chan
Last-minute scramble for eclipse safety glasses
Special glasses should be used to watch an eclipse, like the ones stargazers used in the US in 2024 Specialist glasses which make it safe to view an eclipse have become a sought-after commodity, acco
Guatemala volcano eruption sends lava spewing into the air
Watch: Lava spews into the air as volcano erupts in Guatemala The eruption of the Fuego volcano in Guatemala has triggered the evacuation of at least two villages on its slopes. Fuego, one of the mo
Russia says seven killed and 40 injured by Ukrainian drone hitting busy beach
Drone hits Russian beach resort A drone hit a busy beach in southern Russia, killing seven people including three children, local authorities have said. In social media footage verified by the BBC,
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Tourist plane crashes in Peru, killing 13
Gigantic geoglyphs, known as the Nazca lines, were drawn by people belonging to the Nazca culture, around 1,600 years ago in Peru A small plane carrying tourists has crashed in Peru, killing all 13 p
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Emmerdale makers seek forever home for soap village
Emmerdale's traditional country pub, pictured here in 2002 with the then cast of the popular show The makers of TV drama Emmerdale hope to continue filming on their village set at a site in Leeds af
Watch: Wildfires rage across France and Spain
French authorities have ordered the evacuation of the Cap Ferret peninsula on the south-west coast, with hundreds of people escaping the area by boat. Tens of thousands of people are being evacuated
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