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April 25

Rare royal artifact linked to influential king-turned-saint uncovered after decades missing

Missing since the 1980s, an 11th-century wax seal of Edward the Confessor was found in the French National Archives by a Ph.D. student, according to officials.

April 24

Family vacation nightmare unfolds with child hospitalized after fall on cruise ship

On TUI Cruises' Mein Schiff 7, a young child was hospitalized after falling aboard the cruise ship while it was docked in Funchal, Madeira. The toddler fell about six to 10 feet.

April 24

Popular destination cracks down hard on tourists as new limits threaten summer getaways

Athens, Greece, is enforcing strict short-term rental rules with fines up to $21,600. In April 2026, the mayor of Athens, Haris Doukas, said he may limit the number of new hotels.

April 24

Unexploded mortar shell from bloodiest battle in country's history unearthed after nearly 280 years

Archaeologists uncovered an unexploded mortar shell at Scotland's Culloden Battlefield, the site of the bloodiest battle in Scottish history. Here are details and photos.

April 21

Bear Grylls reveals why A-list stars willingly eat snakes, brave glaciers on 'Running Wild'

A-list celebrities such as Matthew McConaughey face harsh survival challenges with Bear Grylls on "Running Wild" in Season 9, and the star spoke about the show Tuesday.

April 21

Higher fares could slam flight passengers to popular region as airlines shift costs: 'Not a fan'

Travelers flying to, from and within Europe could see major changes to baggage fees as lawmakers consider requiring airlines to include carry-on bags in fares.

April 21

Rare Roman mosaic shows woman battling wild animals in the arena, researcher says

An ancient Roman mosaic reportedly depicts a woman confronting a leopard, marking the first known visual representation of a female beast-fighter.

April 20

Tourists could get slapped with fees as pricey getaway looks to cash in even more

Joining cities like Venice and Paris, the country of Finland is considering a tourist tax. The already expensive destination is looking to cash in on recent tourism surges.

April 19

'Highly unusual' cannonball cache found at construction site in coastal city may be world's first

Archaeologists uncovered around 450 medieval cannonballs at a Belgian construction site, calling the discovery in Nieuwpoort "highly unusual." Here are details.

April 16

Travelers may be slapped with 'ridiculous' new fees as popular city seeks millions per year

Galway City in Ireland is considering a nightly tourist tax that could raise $2.1 million a year, drawing both support and sharp criticism from local leaders.