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Sign up for CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter, Unlocking the World. Get destination news, plus the latest information on aviation, food and drink, and accommodation. In this week’s roundup of travel stories, a man recreates his father’s round-the-world bicycle trip, a moldy wreck of a luxury yacht, and an ancient Roman city 10 times the size of Disneyland. Jetavanaramaya is a huge monument in Sri Lanka built in the 4th century and was once one of the largest structures in the world. This vast, ancient brick engineering marvel was born out of religious conflict and has survived centuries of earthquakes, neglect,…
Smoke rises after a reported explosion in Tehran on February 28, 2026 (Photo by AFP, Getty Images)- | AFP | Getty ImagesMarket watchers are bracing for turmoil after confirmation that the United States has launched a “large-scale combat operation” in Iran, but investors say the move could have a far greater impact on markets than recent geopolitical flare-ups.US President Donald Trump said the US military had launched a “large scale combat operation” in Iran.Reuters, citing anonymous Iranian officials, said several ministries south of the Iranian capital, Tehran, were targeted.The market remains unperturbed, accustomed to absorbing recent geopolitical and economic shocks…
Rehan Ahmed was praised for going above and beyond with a match-winning performance in England’s thrilling victory over New Zealand in the T20 World Cup.The 21-year-old leg-spinner, who was recalled to the squad for his tournament debut in Colombo, dismissed Rachin Ravindra with his first delivery and then took the wicket of Cole McConchie to finish with 2-28 in his three overs. The Leicestershire all-rounder then scored an inspired 19 not out from seven balls, sparking an unbroken seventh wicket stand of 44 from 16 balls with Will Jacks, and their blockbuster partnership propelled England to victory with three balls…
The United States and Israel have launched attacks on Iran despite ongoing talks between Washington and Tehran over Iran’s nuclear program.Iran responded to Saturday’s attack with missiles and airstrikes across the region, including in Israel, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Iraq.Recommended stories list of 3 itemsend of listIsraeli officials said the airstrikes targeted Iran’s military and nuclear infrastructure, as airspace across Israel was closed and emergency measures were put in place. Several other countries in the region also announced airspace closures.Meanwhile, President Donald Trump said the United States had launched “a major combat operation” in Iran…
london — The special election in the north of England was expected to be a close one. It was supposed to be a three-way battle between the ruling Labor Party, which is struggling to hold onto seats in the historic heartland, and two outside parties: the far-right populist Reform UK Party and the upstart progressive Green Party. As it turns out, it wasn’t even close to that. Hannah Spencer, 34, a plumber and local councilor, won a seat in Gorton and Denton, near Manchester, England, with 14,890 votes, more than 40% of the total votes cast. Reform UK, which has…
What EFL will be broadcast live on Sky Sports+ on Saturdays at 12:30pm?Sky Sports+ has a selection of live EFL games on Saturdays. The build-up begins at 11am on Sky Sports Football ahead of the feature game between Leicester City and Norwich City. You can also keep up with all the action from EFL Goal Zone football from midday on Saturday. what’s the live show on saturday CH: Derby vs Blackburn, Leicester vs Norwich, Portsmouth vs Hull L1: Leyton Orient vs Barnsley, Northampton vs Peterborough L2: Cambridge vs MK Dons, Shrewsbury vs Walsall Leicester City, under new manager Gary Rowett,…
Andreipov | iStock | Getty ImagesThe average tax refund so far this season is up 10.2% compared to about the same time in 2025, according to the latest IRS filing data. The year-over-year change was down from the 14.2% increase reported last week.The average refund for individual filers as of Feb. 20 was $3,804, up from $3,453 about a year ago, the IRS said Friday. According to an IRS release, total refunds totaled approximately $109 billion, an increase of 6.9% from 2025. However, total returns processed decreased by 2.4%.Read more CNBC’s personal finance coverageAs consumers worry about affordability, the Trump…
He’s been reporting on aviation for CNN for 25 years, but he’s spent a lifetime as an avgeek — a lover of all things aviation. There are few airplanes CNN anchor Richard Quest hasn’t set foot on, either as a passenger or in a museum. “Nothing ever stands still in aviation because you’re always trying to improve that which went before,” he says. But which are his favorites? From childhood memories on the BAC 1-11 to the glamor of the superjumbo era, he walks us through his top aircraft of all time, recounting memorable flights on the ones that made…
Everything changed for Leeds United and Daniel Farke during half-time of the game against Manchester City on November 29th.The promoted side, who had started from the relegation zone that weekend, suffered a crushing 2-0 defeat at the Etihad, and their first season back in the Premier League seemed to be heading in only one direction. However, after the restart, coach Falke changed the formation to 3-5-2, and the game improved. Leeds may have fallen just short on the day – losing 3-2 – but it was a turning point in their season. The changes that followed were amazing.Leeds’ flying wing-backs…
The American flag flies at Warner Bros. Studios on September 12, 2025 in Burbank, California.Tama Mario | Getty Imagesof warner bros discovery The board may have enriched shareholders when it chose Thursday. paramount skydanceThe acquisition offer for NetflixBut it also terrified many employees.While some of these people own WBD stock and may prefer the financials of Paramount’s $31 per share bid to Netflix’s $27.75 per share offer, CNBC spoke to 10 WBD employees who serve in various roles at the company. All 10 people, who requested anonymity for fear of potential backlash, expressed concerns about potential job losses and the…