Hundreds of Nigerian schoolboys return home after being kidnapped

More than 300 Nigerian schoolboys who were kidnapped last week have returned home to celebrations of their release.

Man rescued after 10 hours trapped in his car under 4ft of snow

A man has been rescued after his car was buried under 4ft (1.2m) of snow in a severe storm in upstate New York, leaving him stranded in freezing temperatures for more than 10 hours.

UK’s coronavirus R number rises to 1.1 to 1.2, SAGE experts say

The R number in the UK is estimated to have gone up to between 1.1 and 1.2, according to the SAGE group of government advisers.

News: Inkaterra reopens hotels across Peru

Over the past few weeks, Peru resumed most transport operations, including international air travel, welcoming back passengers arriving on long haul flights arriving from Europe.

News: Higashiyama Niseko Village joins Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Japan

The resort, owned by YTL Hotels, is a stunning ski-in/ski-out property that interweaves the highest level of personalised service and care with the charm of Japan’s local history, culture and cuisine.

News: Uruguay leads latest removals from travel corridor list

People arriving in the UK from Uruguay, Namibia and the US Virgin Islands will need to self-isolate for ten days. The government added there would be no changes to the safe list over Christmas. ...

News: Small surge in airline Christmas bookings

Research undertaken by ForwardKeys reveals that, despite the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been a last-minute surge in flight bookings for the festive period.

Long road to recovery predicted for France – with no return to ‘normal’ until autumn 2021

France will not return to "normal" until autumn 2021, a scientific adviser to the country's government has said.