Solar eclipse accommodation demand surges in Spain and Iceland. Is it too late to book?
Unlike most travel trends, eclipse demand is remarkably concentrated in a brief period and geographic zone.
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Low water levels: EU clears old Nazi warships from the Danube
Near Prahovo in Serbia, relics of the Second World War emerge when river levels are low. On the riverbed lie numerous wrecks of German warships scuttled by their crews in 1944 as they retreated from the Red Army.
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Will the ‘coolcation’ travel trend change the geography of international tourism?
Cooler summer holidays are proving popular as peak heat sways travellers’ choices beyond the Mediterranean. Experts weigh in on whether this seasonal trend might last.
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Microsoft posts record profit as shares surge 10%, while Meta disappoints
Microsoft reported record quarterly profit and forecast accelerating Azure growth, while Meta’s profit and margins were hit by severance costs and legal expenses.
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Porsche profit jumps 34% despite China slump and falling sales
Porsche maintained its full-year guidance as cost-cutting and stronger 911 sales lifted profit, despite a 32% fall in Chinese deliveries and plans to eliminate thousands of jobs by 2035.
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South Korean chipmaker SK hynix reports 1,242% profit surge on booming AI demand
Despite record second-quarter profits fuelled by AI demand, SK hynix shares plunged as investors questioned whether the boom can last amid Middle East tensions.
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World Cup drives tourism: Norway benefits from Haaland and viral Viking trend
Can sporting success boost tourism and deliver tangible economic gains? Norway suggests it can: this year’s World Cup brought not only social media buzz but a clear rise in travel interest.
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