The world’s 10 strangest trains (including one in Australia)

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 13, 2026

There are scenic trains, spectacular trains, luxurious trains – and then there are some that are, well, almost beyond description.

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The ultimate 2026 winter holiday guide - from backcountry skiing in Japan to beginner's delight in Aspen

Oct 13, 2026

The ultimate 2026 winter holiday guide - from backcountry skiing in Japan to beginner's delight in Aspen

It is nearly time to put skis to slope once more, so what's new for the season ahead? Plenty, writes Gabriella Le Breton, including a whizz-bang new lift in Verbier.

From Jumbo Floating Restaurant to neon, nostalgia aplenty at Hong Kong art-tech show

Oct 13, 2026

From Jumbo Floating Restaurant to neon, nostalgia aplenty at Hong Kong art-tech show

When Hong Kong’s Jumbo Floating Restaurant capsized and sank in the South China Sea in 2022, social media users lamented the loss of a culinary icon. Some tongue-in-cheek proposals called for it to be transformed into an underwater restaurant or diving sanctuary. No salvage operation or documentary project has materialised, leaving the fate of the wreck a lingering mystery. That sense of loss, nostalgia and imagination surrounding Hong Kong’s vanished and disappearing landmarks anchored City...

Apple’s latest launch will help you stay off your phone at home

Oct 13, 2026

Apple’s latest launch will help you stay off your phone at home

Larger than an iPhone but smaller than an iPad, the new Apple HomeView is for home cooks, long-distance friends and anyone who wants to scroll a little less.

Delta Postpones First Saudi Arabia Route After Riyadh Airport Strikes

Oct 13, 2026

Delta Postpones First Saudi Arabia Route After Riyadh Airport Strikes

Delta has postponed its first Atlanta–Riyadh service until March 2027 after deadly attacks shut the Saudi capital’s airport, leaving its high-profile first Saudi route without a firm launch date. The post Delta Postpones First Saudi Arabia Route After Riyadh Airport Strikes appeared first on Business Traveller.

Asia's fertility hub: Thailand emerges as top destination for IVF treatment

Oct 13, 2026

Asia's fertility hub: Thailand emerges as top destination for IVF treatment

Thailand has become one of Asia's leading fertility hubs. Every year, thousands of foreign patients travel to Bangkok's state-of-the-art private clinics for IVF, egg donation and other fertility treatments. They come from China, South Korea, Europe and across Southeast Asia, looking for what may be harder to find at home: shorter waiting times, lower costs and, in some cases, fewer restrictions.

How to stay in paradise: The world's best resorts revealed - including jungle hideaways, clifftop infinity pools and £3,200-a-night Greek villas

Oct 13, 2026

How to stay in paradise: The world's best resorts revealed - including jungle hideaways, clifftop infinity pools and £3,200-a-night Greek villas

From secluded beachside escapes and jungle hideaways to spectacular clifftop retreats and luxury lodges, these resorts promise stays like no other.

The holiday destinations set to surge in 2027, from Northern Lights to Red Sea resorts - with return flights from less than £30

Oct 13, 2026

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Meet Lulu Tenney, the model spotted with The Social Reckoning’s Jeremy Allen White

Oct 13, 2026

Meet Lulu Tenney, the model spotted with The Social Reckoning’s Jeremy Allen White

The Bear star Jeremy Allen White may have a new woman in his life. On October 7, the 35-year-old stepped out for a walk in New York City, hand in hand with 25-year-old model Lulu Tenney. The pair was photographed looking cosy as they chatted on a bench, according to TMZ. Neither White nor Tenney has commented on their rumoured romance. Exclusive: Jeremy Allen White and model Lulu Tenney holding hands on a date in NYC : The Image Direct pic.twitter.com/sppjIwDCPO — TMZ (@TMZ) October 8,...

Meet Trump’s new press secretary Katie Zacharia’s husband, Tyler – who’s a film producer

Oct 13, 2026

Meet Trump’s new press secretary Katie Zacharia’s husband, Tyler – who’s a film producer

US President Donald Trump said he has appointed conservative commentator and Truth Social communications adviser Katie Zacharia as his new press secretary. “She has an unblemished record of support, and has been a loyal and brilliant supporter, right from the beginning. She is, likewise, a devoted fan and member of Maga!” Trump posted on social media. “I am confident that Katie will deliver strong results for our country as the next White House Press Secretary, as she has the respect of, and...

Ming-era gold crown showcases exquisite craftsmanship

Oct 13, 2026

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The Gold Winged Crown of Emperor Wanli from the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644) is a masterpiece of fine gold-wire weaving and intricate welding.

Xinjiang's Tongba Scenic Area dazzles with golden autumn forests

Oct 13, 2026

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In October, Tongba Scenic Area in Altay City, Xinjiang welcomes its most beautiful autumn days, with golden valley forests, dark green pines mixed with colorful foliage, a winding river valley and clear blue skies.

Rarely seen US$180 million Van Gogh on show in Hong Kong ahead of New York auction

Oct 13, 2026

Rarely seen US$180 million Van Gogh on show in Hong Kong ahead of New York auction

A collection of Impressionist and post-Impressionist masterpieces – including a rarely seen landscape painting by Vincent van Gogh – which have been hidden from public view for more than half a century, will be going under the hammer this November. The Blaquier-Arrieta Collection has made its global debut in Hong Kong, with a dozen works on show until October 15, before being put up for auction at Sotheby’s in New York. The collection, amassed by the Argentinian businessman Carlos Pedro Blaquier...

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