Kevin Spacey admits to flying with Jeffrey Epstein, Bill Clinton and a group of ‘young girls’
independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/kevin-spacey-epstein-accusations-piers-morgan-b2560814.html

Immigration lawyers provide advice for Australians facing US border security: Immigration lawyers provide advice on US travel, as border security officials ...
abc.net.au/news/2025-04-17/us-border-security-australian-traveller-tips-detained-deported/105136846

Key Facts: Military Control at US-Mexico Border Planned
Apr 14 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
- The Trump administration intends to transfer the Roosevelt Reservation to military control for border security.
- Troops may detain migrants, raising potential legal challenges.
- National Guard and active-duty forces are currently stationed at the border, with possible legal implications for military deployment.
- Experts suggest that the primary mission of troops should not be border security to avoid legal complications.
The military purpose doctrine 'only applies if the law enforcement aspect is incidental.'— Elizabeth Goitein, an expert on presidential emergency powers at the Brennan Center for Justice, discussing the military's role in border security.
Travel vlogger’s rant on Indian passport goes viral: ‘Har jagah entry denied’: A content creator has highlighted the challenges of travelling with an Indian ...
hindustantimes.com/trending/travel-vlogger-s-rant-on-indian-passport-goes-viral-har-jagah-entry-denied-101744880210759.html

Paralysed man loses care team in so far failed ACC bid to save dollars: FAIR GO: The Kawerau man has lost his long-standing team, which meant hospital for him ...
1news.co.nz/2025/04/17/paralysed-man-loses-care-team-in-so-far-failed-acc-bid-to-save-dollars/

Vance to visit leaders of Italy, India: Vice President Vance will travel next week to Italy and India to meet with leaders there and visit cultural sites ...
thehill.com/homenews/5251455-vance-visit-italy-india/

Kenyans lash out at MPs who luxuriously fly to constituency while drivers, bodyguards use road
tnx.africa/politics/article/2001516590/kenyans-lash-out-at-mps-who-luxuriously-fly-to-constituency-while-drivers-bodyguards-use-road

Key Facts: Criticism Grows Over MPs' Luxurious Travel
Apr 16 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tnx.africa
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tnx.africa
- Kenyans have criticized MPs who travel by helicopter while their staff use the road.
- Uriri MP Mark Nyamita admitted to personally covering his aides' expenses, sparking significant debate.
- The public questioned the necessity and ethics of such spending, especially given taxpayers' burdens.
- A recent Auditor General report revealed weaknesses in verifying MPs' travel claims, while the Salaries and Remuneration Commission is proposing changes to the mileage allowance system.
Live: Flights, ferries cancelled, power out to thousands amid wild weather: Follow live updates as a subtropical storm system targets the North Island.
1news.co.nz/2025/04/17/live-thousands-without-power-as-ex-cyclone-tam-batters-upper-north-island/

Canadians cancelling U.S. business trips amid tariff, border tensions: Canadians are cancelling business trips, withdrawing from conferences and avoiding future ...
globalnews.ca/news/11136850/trump-tariffs-canada-us-business-trips/

Planning a trip to Trump’s America? I need to change your mind: The land of the free is far from the exciting, welcoming country it once was ...
theage.com.au/national/planning-a-trip-to-trump-s-america-i-need-to-change-your-mind-20250414-p5lrq3.html

Müller's Champions League journey with FCB ends in the quarterfinals...
Key Facts: Bayern Eliminated from Champions League
55m · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: kicker.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: kicker.de
- Bayern Munich lost to Inter Milan, resulting in their elimination from the Champions League.
- Thomas Müller criticized the two conceded goals from set pieces as 'really clumsy'.
- While the team demonstrated good moments, they experienced a restless phase after conceding goals.
- Müller reflected on his impressive statistics but emphasized that the outcome is what matters and he has not made future plans yet.
"Of course, in the analysis, you have to mention the two standard goals we conceded. That was really clumsy how we conceded them."— Thomas Müller on the goals conceded after the match against Inter Milan.
Canadian university teachers warned against travelling to the United States: The Canadian Association of University Teachers says it released updated travel ...
cbc.ca/news/canada/travel-warning-united-states-1.7510877

Sen. Chris Van Hollen says he’ll travel to El Salvador if Abrego Garcia isn’t released by midweek
pbs.org/newshour/politics/sen-chris-van-hollen-says-hell-travel-to-el-salvador-if-abrego-garcia-isnt-released-by-midweek

'I don't blame you': U.S. tourism hot spots mourn Canadian travel cancellations
cbc.ca/news/world/canada-us-travel-tourism-cancellation-1.7511605

Bangladesh restores ‘except Israel’ disclaimer on passports, barring travel: The Hasina government had removed the clause from passports in 2021 ...
pulse.ly/ufn5baphvm

Sen. Van Hollen denied meeting in El Salvador with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, man mistakenly deported from U.S.
cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/kilmar-abrego-garcia-el-salvador-maryland-man-deported/

Key Facts: Senator Advocates for Wrongfully Deported Man's Release
15m · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pennlive.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pennlive.com
- Senator Chris Van Hollen met with El Salvador's vice president to advocate for the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was deported despite a court order against it.
- The Salvadoran government refused to allow Garcia's return to the U.S. and did not provide evidence of his alleged ties to the MS-13 gang.
- The Trump administration faced backlash for its handling of the case, while Democrats highlighted it as an example of disrespect towards the courts.
- Republican officials backed the Trump administration's stance, emphasizing concerns over crime related to illegal immigration.
"We have an unjust situation here."— Senator Chris Van Hollen spoke after a meeting with El Salvador's Vice President regarding the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
Long Island grandparents book $23K dream vacation to Europe — but travel agency vanishes: 'Don’t know how you live with yourself'
nypost.com/2025/04/16/us-news/long-island-grandparents-book-23k-vacation-to-europe-travel-agency-vanishes/

Trump’s trade war is wrecking America’s brand, from Teslas to Treasuries: This is all pretty embarrassing.
cnn.com/2025/04/16/business/america-brand-trade-war/

Brits farm murder: Accused don't dispute driving with victim's body on back of bakkie
news24.com/news24/southafrica/news/brits-farm-murder-accused-dont-dispute-driving-with-victims-body-on-back-of-bakkie-20250416


Air New Zealand expects to bank $20 million of unused credits: Air New Zealand is expecting to make $20 million in six months from travel credits that customers ...
1news.co.nz/2025/04/16/air-new-zealand-expects-to-bank-20-million-of-unused-credits/

Van Hollen to travel to El Salvador Wednesday to check on Abrego Garcia’s ‘well-being’
baltimoresun.com/2025/04/15/van-hollen-to-travel-to-el-salvador-wednesday-to-check-on-abrego-garcias-well-being/

Mum told family ticket invalid because 'her baby 'isn't a child': A mum was told she could be fined because children under-five do not qualify for a family ...
bbc.com/news/articles/c20x3leqy3lo

Countries I'd skip and go back to after visiting all 7 continents: After visiting all seven continents in a year, I'd go back to countries like Australia and ...
businessinsider.com/countries-visit-again-places-to-skip-visited-all-seven-continents-2025-4

Canadian academics warned to halt non-essential travel to the U.S. amid Trump’s crackdown, border tensions
thestar.com/news/canada/canadian-academics-warned-to-halt-non-essential-travel-to-the-u-s-amid-trumps-crackdown/article_634f22f0-9150-4488-ab3f-1366615b2466.html

Overnight train travel vs cruises: Why I prefer rail journeys : Cruises are more relaxing, with a bigger list of amenities and larger cabins ...
businessinsider.com/overnight-train-travel-vs-cruises-why-i-prefer-rail-journeys

Here's how much more your next trip to Europe or Japan will cost: The dollar has weakened sharply against the euro, pound, and yen this year ...
businessinsider.com/summer-vacation-travel-london-paris-tokyo-dollar-euro-tariffs-trump-2025-4

The Take: Traveling to the US? Here’s what you should know: Phones searched, visas revoked and political views under scrutiny – it’s a new era of border ...
aljazeera.com/podcasts/2025/4/16/the-take-traveling-to-the-us-heres-what-you-should-know

The Maldives has become the latest country to announce a formal ban on Israeli passport holders entering its territory. Here’s a look at other countries across ... Show more
Amid Trump's Threats, China Issues 85,000 Visas To "Indian Friends"
ndtv.com/world-news/amid-donald-trumps-threats-china-issues-85-000-visas-to-indian-friends-8172974

Train services resume after platform screen door incident at Braddell MRT station
straitstimes.com/singapore/platform-screen-door-falls-onto-mrt-track-at-braddell-station-on-north-south-line-sparking-delays

New entry regulations: Venezuelan soccer player Castellanos falls victim to Trump's aggressive immigration policy
welt.de/sport/article255953966/Neue-Einreiseregelung-Fussballerin-Castellanos-aus-Venezuela-wird-Opfer-von-Trumps-aggressiver-Einreisepolitik.html

Diego Luna says he alarmed airport security by bringing his blaster from ‘ANDOR’ in his hand luggage while traveling:
“The guys unwrapped [the blaster] and ... Show more
Senator Chris Van Hollen has said he is prepared to travel to El Salvador if a Maryland resident who was wrongfully deported there from the US is not returned.


Gayle King shares how she conquered her fears and prepared for her spaceflight: "I can take on anything"
cbsnews.com/news/gayle-king-conquered-fears-spaceflight-preparation/

Does a Passport Count as a REAL ID? What to Know If You Miss Deadline: Passports cards and book are accompanied by a long list of travel-compliant documents that ...
newsweek.com/real-id-passport-tsa-deadline-travel-2060006

United to cut summer flights, says it can't predict the economy : In a rare move, United offered two financial outlooks, one for a stable economy and another for ...
businessinsider.com/united-airlines-to-cut-summer-flights-amid-recession-fears-2025-4

Panama City Beach police say town is done with spring break: 'Go somewhere else': Panama City Beach police said the town can no longer be a spring break ...
usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2025/04/15/panama-city-beach-spring-break-over/83097295007/

CBS Mornings : Growing up, Gayle's dreams never involved anything like space travel — but on Monday, she became Astronaut King, facing her fears of heights and flying ... Show more


Katy Perry launches into space with all-female crew on Blue Origin rocket: Katy Perry launches into space with all-female crew on Blue Origin rocket - Lifestyle ...
thejakartapost.com/culture/2025/04/15/katy-perry-launches-into-space-with-all-female-crew-on-blue-origin-rocket.html

Key Facts: Katy Perry and the All-Women Space Flight Spectacle
17h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: msnbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: msnbc.com
- The Blue Origin flight featuring Katy Perry and other prominent women lasted 11 minutes and did not genuinely advance women's progress.
- While women in America face serious societal challenges, these wealthy women traveled to space, perceived as a marketing gimmick for space tourism.
- Although some crew members touted the flight as a significant achievement for women, critics view it as superficial marketplace politics.
- The environmental impact of such flights is often overlooked, with each passenger generating significant carbon emissions, questioning the seriousness of environmental protection.
To me it’s such a reminder about how we need to do better, be better.— Gayle King, reflecting on the view of Earth upon returning from the flight.
Bangladesh restores ‘except for Israel’ policy on passports: Bangladesh has restored the phrase “valid for all countries of the world except Israel ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2025/04/15/bangladesh-restores-except-for-israel-policy-on-passports

US Economy Is Set to Lose Billions as Foreign Tourists Stay Away: (Bloomberg) -- Supply Lines is a daily newsletter that tracks global trade. Sign up here ...
finance.yahoo.com/news/us-economy-set-lose-billions-100000258.html

United States records sharpest drop in Australian visitors since COVID: As the Trump administration continues its crackdown on border security ...
abc.net.au/news/2025-04-15/australians-appear-to-be-avoiding-travel-to-the-us/105124236

Pop star Katy Perry and billionaire Jeff Bezos’ fiancee Lauren Sanchez were among the all-female crew who blasted off into space on a Blue Origin rocket on ... Show more


Spain Updates Travel Advice For US: Spain joins a growing list of countries updating travel information for citizens heading to the U.S.
newsweek.com/spain-updates-travel-advice-united-states-2059571

Students warned over risks of J1 'activism' this summer: The Union of Students in Ireland is urging students to be "cautious" about the ...
rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/0415/1507664-j1-activism/

US sees biggest drop in Australian visitors since Covid as travellers avoid Trump’s America
theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/apr/15/us-sees-biggest-drop-in-australian-visitors-since-covid-as-travellers-avoid-trumps-america

Canadian Travel To U.S. Plunges 32% In March As Boycott Escalates: The Canadian travel boycott of the U.S. picked up steam last month, setting up a potential $6 ...
go.forbes.com/c/8JXm

Disaster Experts Are Missing Hurricane and Flood Meetings because of Trump Travel Restrictions
subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews/2025/04/14/disasters-experts-are-mia-due-to-trump-travel-crackdown-00286764

Key Facts: Europe Faces Severe Climate Challenges Ahead
Apr 15 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: rte.ie
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: rte.ie
- Severe weather in Europe in 2024 impacted 413,000 people and resulted in 335 fatalities due to storms and flooding.
- Financial losses from these events exceeded €18 billion, with Europe being the fastest-warming continent.
- Southeastern Europe recorded its longest heatwave, with extreme heat days reaching a record high.
- 2024 marked the warmest year for Europe, featuring the highest renewable energy generation and unprecedented glacier mass loss in Scandinavia.
"2024 was the warmest year on record for Europe. We observed the longest heatwave in south eastern Europe and record glacier mass loss in Scandinavia and Svalbard. But 2024 was also a year of marked climate contrasts between eastern and western Europe."— EU Copernicus Climate Change Service Director Carlo Buontempo discussing the climate changes in Europe.
JUST IN: Malacañang declares half-day work in government offices on April 16, 2025 (Wednesday) to allow employees to travel for the observance of Maundy ... Show more
CBS Mornings : Aisha Bowe became the first person of Bahamian heritage to travel to space when she joined Gayle and an all-women crew on a Blue Origin rocket on Monday ... Show more


Markus Söder isn't the only one who gets it. These tips will protect you from diarrhea while traveling.
augsburger-allgemeine.de/bayern/nicht-nur-markus-soeder-erwischt-es-mit-diesen-tipps-schuetzen-sie-sich-vor-durchfall-auf-reisen-108893868

Booze, hammocks and Wi-Fi: What’s really luring young travelers to cruise ships: A number of younger travelers are showing increased interest in cruises ...
usatoday.com/story/travel/cruises/2025/04/14/gen-z-millennials-rising-interest-cruises/79889585007/

Abortions hold steady but fewer cross state lines for procedure, study finds: The total number of abortions increased by less than 1 percent in 2024 while the ...
washingtonpost.com/health/2025/04/15/abortion-interstate-travel/

THAILAND - Thai pet owners have always been creative, dressing up their pets in summer-vibe outfits during the Songkran festival ... Show more


BANGKOK - Revelers from around the world, including Thailand itself, have no choice but to join in the water fight while crossing the road at Asoke ... Show more


President Marcos will spend the upcoming Holy Week break with his family, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said.
READ: Marcos to spend Holy Week with family; orders convenient travel for all
Karlsruhe firefighter Toni Bechtold is dead: Toni Bechtold was always there for the community. The family man was diagnosed with a tumor in 2024 ...
bnn.de/karlsruhe/karlsruhe-stadt/er-geht-auf-eine-neue-reise-karlsruher-feuerwehrmann-toni-bechtold-ist-tot

I compared every upgrade on Delta flights; economy is still my go-to: I've compared every upgrade/class on Delta Air Lines flights: Delta One, Premium Select ...
businessinsider.com/comparing-every-upgrade-delta-flights-cabins-economy-premium-2025-4

UN nuclear chief says will visit Iran this week: UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi said Monday he will travel to Tehran this week to discuss cooperation on ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2025/04/14/un-nuclear-chief-says-will-visit-iran-this-week-

THAILAND - An electronic model of Moo Deng, the baby pygmy hippo, has been placed on a truck with water splashing out of its mouth to celebrate the Songkran ... Show more


THAILAND - Taking a break from more serious Buddhist practices, young Thai monks enjoy the Songkran festival, getting on a pickup and playing in front of the ... Show more


Irish visits to United States drop by 27% amid anxiety over Trump administration’s border controls
irishtimes.com/life-style/travel/2025/04/13/irish-visits-to-united-states-drop-by-27-amid-anxiety-over-trump-administrations-border-controls/

Australian academics refuse to attend US conferences for fear of being detained: ‘When academics fear travelling or partnering with US institutions ...
theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/apr/14/australian-academics-refuse-to-attend-us-conferences-for-fear-of-being-detained

Bangladesh’s transitional government has reinstated a clause in passports effectively barring travel to Israel following large-scale pro-Palestinian ... Show more
He flew around the world in 58 hours. These are his top travel tips.: An Australian man broke a 25-year Guinness World Record for fastest time to fly around the ...
wapo.st/42pLzuh

I moved to Transylvania to be closer to my 97-year-old grandfather: I used to visit him in the summers when I was a kid. After he had a mini-stroke my boyfriend ...
businessinsider.com/moved-to-transylvania-to-be-closer-to-my-grandfather-2025-4

Blue Origin launch live: Katy Perry, Lauren Sanchez, Gayle King and all-female crew back on Earth after reaching space
bbc.com/news/live/cdxggynle81t

Terrifying footage of floods on Lanzarote as state of emergency declared: A state of emergency has been declared and tourists are being urged to avoid the area ...
walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/travel/terrifying-footage-floods-lanzarote-state-31415939

‘Probably a bad dream’: Stage 4 cancer at 30 and how this millennial is navigating through it
channelnewsasia.com/cna-insider/fighting-cancer-stage-4-millennial-age-30-illness-family-5061621

Frontier CEO is 'optimistic' about tourism industry despite economic uncertainty: Despite a downturn in foreign tourism and broader economic uncertainty ...
nbcnews.com/business/consumer/frontier-ceo-barry-biffle-optimistic-tourism-industry-economy-rcna200935
