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Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet again Friday to wrap up a two-day state […]

Brent Hopper and his kids can claim something few Disney fans can. “We did every ride, every park in under 12 days,” he said. Not just at Walt Disney World — but at Disney parks around the world. The Florida father actually attempted it twice with his two oldest kids, Tanner and Peyton, while his then-toddlers stayed home with his wife. The Hoppers didn’t quite make it to every ride on

When flying with pets, the animals must be placed in the hold More than 14,000 people have signed a petition urging the government to change the rules regarding pets on flights(Image: PA Photo/thinkstockphotos) The Government has issued a statement after thousands signed a petition calling to change the rules on pets travelling on planes. Although

Industry leaders have not ruled out fuel shortages this summer Neil Shaw Assistant Editor (Money and Lifestyle) 07:52, 14 May 2026 Flights have already been cancelled Airlines will not be able to continue “absorbing the cost” of disruption caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz in the long term, according to the director

Hong Kong Space Museum to launch new sky show “Shenzhou 13 – Space Travel” The Hong Kong Space Museum will launch a new sky show, “Shenzhou 13 – Space Travel”, at its Space Theatre from tomorrow (May 15). This is China’s first space-filmed full-dome movie, shot by Chinese astronauts Zhai Zhigang, Wang Yaping and Ye

GET ready to witness the Turf World Championships in spectacular style when the Hong Kong International Races return in December.  This isn’t just a race meeting; it’s a global sporting phenomenon. Sign up to The Irish Sun’s daily newsletter Thank you! The incredible Happy Valley Racecourse in Hong Kong Credit: Getty The world’s elite thoroughbreds

It wasn’t long ago that my understanding of Hong Kong was limited to top-tier bars, glittery hotels and wildly delicious street food. And while those features are all major calling cards (Hong Kong is home to three of the world’s best bars, three of the world’s best hotels and a dining scene that’s consistently regarded

Singer Rod Stewart told King Charles that he did an “absolutely superb” job during his U.S. state visit because he put “that ratbag in his place” in an apparent reference to President Donald Trump. Charles visited Washington, D.C, at the end of April when he gave a speech to Congress challenging Trump on subjects ranging

Beverly Cheng has been named the new Director, Canada for the Hong Kong Tourism Board. Cheng, a Toronto native, will be based in Toronto and brings a global perspective shaped by more than a decade living and working in Hong Kong. With a career spanning arts and travel journalism, international hospitality communications, and cultural institution

Britain’s greatest writers of all time hail from all over country. To discover what made Charles Dickens tick, you go to London or Kent. To see the landscapes that inspired William Wordsworth, ramble in the Lake District. Head to Bath to walk in the footsteps of Jane Austen and explore Yorshire to see what sparked the imaginations of the Brontës. If you’re

Airlines have opened the door to pet travel in a big way, but border control has tightened its grip just as quickly. A ticket gets booked in minutes, yet one overlooked detail can stop a pet at check-in or worse, at arrival. A date mismatch, a missing number, or a document issued too early can

Hong Kong authorities are considering issuing 10,000 ride-hailing permits under a new regulatory framework for on-demand transport services, according to local media. The Uber app. File photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. The Hong Kong Economic Journal (HKEJ) reported on Monday, citing unnamed sources, that the government viewed a cap of 10,000 as a “reasonable starting point,” as

Travelling flight-free around Europe is getting easier by the year. At the start of 2026, the Caledonian Sleeper to the Scottish Highlands picked up passengers from Birmingham for the first time, last week Prague and Copenhagen finally became connected by rail and later this year a brand new train will link Paris to Munich.  Now, Eurostar is making

Beach weather is slowly but surely arriving to the UK. Soon, we hope be spending our weekends basking in glorious sunshine and filling our lungs with fresh sea air. As we await warmer days, the team at Time Out has put together a ranking of the British seaside towns we’re most looking forward to visiting this summer. In

A Taiwanese tourist has praised the kindness of Hongkongers after recovering her lost wallet during her first solo trip to the city. In a social media post that later went viral, the tourist said she had not expected her first trip alone to involve such a dramatic episode. She recalled that toward the end of

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has announced a new sanctions package targeting 85 Russian officials and entities involved in the abduction and “Russification” of Ukrainian children. Measures published on 11 May include asset freezes and *UK travel bans*, immediately rendering the named individuals inadmissible at the border and invalidating any existing visas or

The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has confirmed that its advisory against all but essential travel to the United Arab Emirates remains current as of 11 May 2026. The guidance—originally upgraded in February at the height of the Iran conflict—was reviewed again last night and still urges British nationals to defer non-critical