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From festivals in Florida to touring Dracula’s digs in Romania, we round up the best destinations to visit this October. As summer abandons Europe again this October, eke out the last of the rays and raves in Ibiza, where nightclubs will be going out with a bang for the winter break. When the party finally stops head to the island’s north.

Here’s a complete list of destinations opening to vaccinated travelers

The list of places that’s welcoming vaccinated people is growing by the week. Proof of vaccines is easing travel restrictions to some places, and is...

China proposes changes to Hong Kong’s electoral system

China on Friday proposed changes to Hong Kong’s electoral system which would hold back the city’s pro-democracy politicians. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said in his...

UN warns ‘time is running out’ as greenhouse gases surge

 Greenhouse gas concentrations climbed at above-average rates to new records last year, the U.N. weather agency said on Wednesday, warning that time is running...

Western wildfires bring poor air quality across US; record fire burns amid drought in...

The Bootleg Fire in Oregon was up to 84% contained on Monday as firefighters made progress over the weekend battling the blaze, which is...

U.S. Joins at Least 15 Other Nations Banning Travel From South Africa After Omicron...

President Joe Biden said Friday his administration will impose travel restrictions from South Africa and seven other nations next week following the emergence of a new...

Start-ups aim to change car battery recycling, clean up world’s most polluting industry

A handful of startups are trying to find a new way to recycle used car batteries, using water, chemicals and electricity to produce lead...

Families in anguish over pair held in Belarus

The families of a dissident journalist and his girlfriend, held after a plane was diverted to Belarus, have spoken of their concern for their...

Despite Western arms, Ukraine is outgunned in the east

  Holed up in a bombed-out house in eastern Ukraine, Ukrainian troops keep a careful accounting of their ammunition, using a door as a sort...

Pentagon misses opportunity with Global Posture Review

The Defense Department announced on Monday that it has concluded its Global Posture Review. The review is a worldwide assessment of U.S. military bases,...

NSA spying row: US and Denmark pressed over allegations

European powers have pressed the US and Denmark over reports the two worked together to spy on top European politicians, including German Chancellor Angela...

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Mid-Michigan farmers concerned about freeze warning affecting crops

A freeze warning was issued for Wednesday night as temperatures are expected to drop to the 20s. These cold night Aprils have some farmers...

Is it ever OK to gather fruit from someone else’s tree?

Unpicked fruit trees are maddeningly ubiquitous in Southern California's neighborhoods, especially when those juicy orbs are within easy reach of passersby. So is it ever...

Fruit and vegetable export turnover hit $1.8 billion in 4 months

Fruit and vegetable export turnover reached over US$1.8 billion in the first four months this year, up 32.9 per cent from the same period...
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