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WASHINGTON - New State Department advisory warns Americans of heightened crime and kidnapping risks in Mexico as summer travel season and 2026 FIFA World Cup approach.
By Jeff Colhoun
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Sri Lanka Unveils Free Month-Long Visa for 42 Nations
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka - Free 30-day tourist visas now available for travelers from 40 countries including the USA, Germany, India, and the UK as island nation pushes to rebuild its tourism sector.
By Jeff Colhoun
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Southwest Drops Free Bags as Major Overhaul Begins
DALLAS, Texas - Southwest Airlines scraps decades-old policies on seating and baggage while reshaping its executive team, marking the carrier's biggest strategic pivot in years.
By Dana Lockwood
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Spain Heatwave Forces Tourists to Scramble for Shade
MADRID, Spain - Popular tourist destinations across Spain face unusually high temperatures as the state weather service warns visitors to brace for extreme heat from Andalusia to the Mediterranean Coast.
By Mariana Torres
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Europe Grinds to Halt With Nearly 2000 Flights Delayed
BERLIN, Germany - Budget travelers face widespread disruptions as France, Norway, Switzerland delay 1,927 flights and cancel 70 more, hitting Eurowings, KLM, and Ryanair.
By Dana Lockwood
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US Warns Citizens to Reconsider Travel to 14 Mideast Nations
Washington, D.C. - The U.S. State Department has reissued security alerts for 14 Middle Eastern countries, warning Americans of rapidly shifting threats and urging caution across the region.
By Jeff Colhoun
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