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Saudi Arabia: You should NEVER do these things - you could go to prison or even face death

10/17/2018, 1:56:14 PM
SAUDI ARABIA is a country where the laws and customs are vastly different to what most Britons are used to in the UK. If you do these things in the Islamic country you could be sent to prison, or worse, face death. ✔ According to Middle East Eye, the punishment for alcohol is at the discretion of the judge ✔ Locals and expats will often travel over the border to Bahrain if they want to drink or go clubbing ✔ Second passports will be confiscated by the immigration authorities if they’re discovered ✔ Make sure you have included emergency contact details



'It’s important a Brit cracks this journey first' – Lou Rudd launches bid to cross Antarctica solo

10/17/2018, 12:44:29 PM
Captain Lou Rudd, MBE will today launch his attempt to be the first person to cross Antarctica solo, unsupported and unassisted. ✔ He was just 30 miles short of his goal when he collapsed, unable to go any further ✔ In early November the Spirit of Endurance Expedition will arrive at the Ronne Ice Shelf in the Weddell Sea ✔ Speaking to Telegraph Travel, Rudd said: It’s really important it’s a Brit that cracks this journey first



Is this the creepiest building in the world?

10/17/2018, 3:12:59 PM
Eerie pictures captured by urban explorers show the once grand Villa de Vecchi in the town of Cortenova close to Lake Como, which now lies in ruins with crumbling walls and rotting ceilings. ✔ It was once the grandest building in the mountains of northern Italy with frescoes adorning the walls and baroque architecture inspired by eastern culture ✔ Later that year, after a lengthy search for his daughter, the Count killed himself in the villa and the property fell into the hands of his brother Biago



Shocking moment child sneaks into X-ray machine at airport security

10/17/2018, 12:10:03 PM
THE shocking moment that a child snuck onto an X-ray machine at an airport has been revealed in CCTV footage. The incident happened at an airport in South China when the child’s father looked away … ✔ Earlier this year a woman from China clambered onto conveyor belt as she didn't want to be split up from her handbag ✔ Sun Online Travel previously revealed that a child was injured after climbing onto an airport luggage belt at Auckland International Airport



Britain's best B&Bs named at prestigious eviivo award ceremony

10/17/2018, 12:12:08 PM
MailOnline was a guest at the prestigious eviivo Awards last night, held at a glittering ceremony in London 's Mayfair, where gongs were handed out to the very best independently run lodges. ✔ The standard of Britain's B&B industry really is in dreamland ✔ They support workshops for soldiers with PTSD, for instance ✔ Perhaps in 2019 she should enter her property in the 'Tastiest Breakfast' category, which this year was won by Graysonside Guest House in Cockermouth, Cumbria



Hot Hotel: Is this Kraków’s coolest new hotel?

10/17/2018, 2:31:59 PM
The newly opened PURO Kraków Kazimierz is the coolest place to stay in the most bohemian part of one of Europe’s hottest cities. We take a look inside the design hotel which takes a dollop of inspiration from its fashionable surrounds… ✔ The newly opened PURO Kraków Kazimierz unveils itself like the final piece in a stack of hipster Russian dolls: being the coolest place to stay in the most bohemian part of one of Europe’s hottest cities ✔ • The coolest hotels in Europe Rooms and suites are split into four categories



How to have the best fall ever in D.C., from picking apples to drinking cider

10/17/2018, 2:20:31 PM
Summer was hot. Winter will be freezing. So enjoy the pleasant weather while you can. ✔ Michael Ostmann, Garrett Ostmann, Ellee Wilson and Shawn Wilson roam through the corn maze at Summers Farm ✔ The heat’s over, and winter will be here soon enough ✔ The apple orchard at Distillery Lane Ciderworks in 2015 ✔ Six-year-old Jerry Zelescavage searches for a pumpkin at Summers Farm



Pilgrimage-worthy pizza: 5 great regional styles in the USA

10/17/2018, 12:14:47 PM
Here are the best restaurants to try the great pizza styles found in America, including New York, Chicago, New Haven, Detroit and Neapolitan. ✔ People come in thinking it’s this big pile of ingredients, heavy and hard to eat ✔ The over-the-top pizza-obsessed chef-owner Chris Bianco hires artisan farmers to grow arugula, basil and other key ingredients for him ✔ Tony offers all the styles in this story save for Chicago deep dish – which he does an excellent version of at his other pizzeria, Capo, down the street



Harry breaks royal protocol to take photo of Meghan with a young fan

10/17/2018, 2:48:47 PM
The Duke of Sussex, 34, was seen calling over wife Meghan, after he spotted nine-year-old Sethunya Gibbons in the crowd while doing a walkabout by the Sydney Opera House on Tuesday. ✔ Prince Harry broke royal protocol by taking a photograph of Meghan with a young fan in Sydney - after the Duchess noticed how much the girl looked like her ✔ In the evening, Harry and Meghan will attend a reception at the Opera House, prior to attending the Invictus Games Sydney 2018 Opening Ceremony



Luke Hemsworth Picks Up Crocodile Dundee Mantle from Brother Chris in Ad for Tourism Australia

10/17/2018, 2:08:37 PM
Luke Hemsworth is picking up where younger brother Chris left off ✔ In a PEOPLE exclusive video, the  Westworld actor stars in an extension of  Dundee: The Son of a Legend Returns Home the mock trailer for a reboot of the Crocodile Dundee franchise that was actually an ad for Tourism Australia ✔ Hemsworth, clad in khaki-colored gear, explores the sets of the film and highlights the wondrous regions of the country for the Government of Australia agency responsible for promoting the country to the world as a destination for business and leisure travel



New Uber safety feature allows riders to call emergency services with tap of a button

10/17/2018, 2:44:51 PM
The aim of the new safety measures is to 'increase transparency, accountability, and peace of mind for all customers' ✔ They’ll be notified immediately, but will need to accept before the trip ends ✔ Earlier this year, Uber revealed that it would be introducing new measures in light of safety concerns in the UK, stating that it would be taking a more proactive approach when reporting serious incidents to the police



Canada Legalizes Marijuana & Intends to Pardon Previous Offenders: 'It Was Extremely Emotional'

10/17/2018, 3:55:00 PM
Canada is only the second country in the world to legalize recreational marijuana use ✔ pic.twitter.com/0ZxtohOHG0 Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) October 17, 2018 On Wednesday, 111 marijuana stores will open their doors in Canada, according to an Associated Press survey ✔ Recreational marijuana usage is legal in nine American states and Washington, D.C



Tesco petrol and diesel sale: How to get 10p off per litre by doing ONE simple thing

10/17/2018, 1:57:12 PM
WANT to cut fuel costs? Tesco shoppers can save 10p a litre on petrol or diesel. ✔ Tesco's is offering an extra 10p off per litre on both petrol and diesel ✔ The offer gives you 10p off every litre of fuel, so if you load your car with 30 litres of unleaded at the average price of 131.6p, you’ll save £3 ✔ For instance, if you have 2,000 Nectar points – usually worth £10 – you’ll get a voucher for £20



Turkey expects to search Saudi consul home over Khashoggi slaying

10/17/2018, 2:34:44 PM
Turkey hopes to enter the Saudi consul's residence in Istanbul in connection with the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Turkey's foreign minister says after meeting US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. ✔ We hope the police will enter to the residence today ✔ We have said before that Saudi Arabia must cooperate with us in every aspect without delay ✔ Reuters Influence campaigns Most Viewed in World Loading Please explain Our weekly podcast giving you insight into the stories that drive the nation



Gisele Bündchen can't hide excitement during Disney World trip with her kids

10/17/2018, 2:01:23 PM
Last week, supermodel Gisele Bündchen was just a typical mom watching her daughter meet Cinderella at Disney World. ✔ Gisele Bündchen is ready to blow up the perception that her life is as perfect as it looks ✔ Who do you think is more excited to meet Cinderella ✔ The Brazilian supermodel, 34, says she is retiring from runway work ✔ Nelson Almeida, AFP/Getty Images Fullscreen Another outfit from her final show



Will Rhyl ever bring back the glory days?

10/17/2018, 3:56:14 PM
My memory of childhood holidays spent in Rhyl - back when flights to Europe weren't cheaper than a train ticket from London - has been gathering dust for two decades now. ✔ My memory of childhood holidays spent in Rhyl - back when flights to Europe weren't cheaper than a train ticket from London - has been gathering dust for two decades now ✔ In it, I’m ten, with my nose pressed against the glass of a 2p-machine in Les Harker’s amusement arcade, eyes on the treasure trove of coppers that pile up inside



The 8 coolest tree house hotels in Central America

10/17/2018, 12:14:50 PM
These rustic retreats perched in the trees come with amenities such as hot tubs, furnished terraces and, of course, gorgeous views. ✔ Rancho Pacifico, Costa Rica: Situated in a tropical rainforest nearly 2,000 feet above sea level, Rancho Pacifico takes your childhood daydreams and gives it the grown-up treatment ✔ While they may let you live like a kid again, they come with mature amenities such as hot tubs, furnished terraces and, of course, gorgeous views



Sneak peek at Chessington's new ‘Room on the Broom' attraction due next spring

10/17/2018, 2:49:33 PM
CHESSINGTON World of Adventures Resort is introducing a new attraction to the park next spring – based on the Room on the Broom book by Julia Donaldson. The new introduction is a recreation o… ✔ Guests who are particular fans of the book will also be able to stay in two themed Room on the Broom bedrooms in the Chessington Safari Hotel ✔ Those who are looking to join in the Halloween fun at Gulliver's theme parks can currently get entry to their Monster Magic events for £13 – saving 38 per cent - click here



The unstoppable rise of Norwegian – and a resurgence for the 747

10/17/2018, 12:44:22 PM
Have you flown with Norwegian yet? ✔ What was once a plucky Scandinavian upstart, offering flights from regional outposts like Haugesund, Molde and Kristiansund, has grown to become one of the biggest players in Europe – and beyond ✔ Norwegian’s first flight to North America - from Oslo to JFK - took off just over five years ago



WATCH: Crocodile show goes VERY wrong in viral video - but not as you might think

10/17/2018, 1:38:15 PM
A CROCODILE show in China took a frightening turn while performers attempted to impress tourists - but what went wrong was far from what you might think, as this viral video proves. ✔ It doesn’t seem to budge one inch while the performers panic around it ✔ Others speculated that the skit was fake and was acted just to amuse the audience ✔ Last week a shocking viral video emerged of the alarming moment a great white shark attacked another shark as they fought over food off the coast of South Africa



Loews unpacks new retro cocktails service with The Bellhop Bar

10/17/2018, 12:14:49 PM
Loews Hotels is offering a new cocktail service. The Bellhop Bar, served out of a retrofitted steamer trunk, will be available until January. ✔ You may also want to view these photo galleries: Replay Last SlideNext Slide Loews Regency New York, guests can get a taste of the city with the Olive New York cocktail with Hangar One vodka and Noilly Prat dry vermouth.(Photo: Loews Hotels) It’s 5 o’clock somewhere



Tara Reid Claims Delta Tried to Force Her to Put Dog in Overhead Bin, She Chose to Leave Flight

10/17/2018, 2:52:57 PM
Tara Reid referenced Kokito the French bulldog, the 10-month-old dog who died in March on a United flight ✔ The actress continued in her statement, The flight attendant wanted me to put my dog in its carry on and in the overhead bin which was an absurd request considering animals cannot breathe in there, let alone an incident such as this one which took place some time ago and that puppy unfortunately died in that very similar overhead bin, therefore I refused to comply with this ridiculous request



USA TODAY's guide to cruise ship service charges and gratuity fees

10/17/2018, 12:14:48 PM
USA TODAY offers a guide to cruise ship service charges and gratuity fees at Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Norwegian, Princess and other major lines. ✔ Unveiled in March 2018, Symphony measures 228,081 gross tons, a new record for a cruise vessel ✔ At some lines, they're up more than 25 percent over the past three years ✔ (Read company policy.) Additional charges: A  15-percent gratuity is added to bar bills ✔ Children (ages 4 to 14) pay 50 percent of the adult rate



Tara Reid denies being kicked off a plane, says she de-boarded because of support dog

10/17/2018, 1:51:32 PM
In a lengthy statement posted on her Instagram Wednesday, the "Sharknado" star says reports that she was kicked off the flight are "completely false." ✔ Martell Foundation Fullscreen Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex receive native flowers from Finley Blue and Dasha Gallagher, left, at Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia,on Tuesday ✔ Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Lung Transplant Project Fullscreen Last SlideNext Slide



Opinion | Anti-Choice Activists Want You To Hate Abortion Providers Like Me

10/17/2018, 12:29:07 PM
A new anti-abortion propaganda film about a criminal abortion provider exploits women's pain and endangers my patients. ✔ The movie’s title, and the inflammatory and dehumanizing rhetoric of its promotional materials are disturbing ✔ And what he did bears no resemblance to the quality abortion services delivered by ethical, trained providers every day in too few places in this country ✔ He is the author of Life’s Work: A Moral Argument for Choice



The four common CV mistakes you need to stop making, according to experts

10/17/2018, 2:44:45 PM
Microsoft Office shouldn't be listed as one of your skills ✔ Reuters 1/10 Lecturer - £36,513 Almost £10,000 more than the median UK salary ✔ I haven’t used it in probably 15 plus years, she said ✔ Support free-thinking journalism and subscribe to Independent Minds Ms Cranston also recommends leaving off skills related to travel or theatre



Six of the scariest moments in The Haunting of Hill House

10/17/2018, 2:37:32 PM
THE terrifying tale of The Haunting of Hill House has pushed Netflix fans to the brink as they struggle to sleep after watching the scariest horror series in years. Based on Shirley Jackson’s… ✔ But the unbearable day is made even worse for Luke when his dead mum Olivia tries to drag him into the hole where his twin sister's coffin has just been laid to rest ✔ It's up to Theo to prove there's something going on as viewers begin to realise the gloves she wears are to protect her sixth sense



Love Island's Tyla Carr embraces her baby bump on Dubai babymoon

10/17/2018, 2:48:55 PM
The former Love Island star, 25, paraded poolside in a sequin-encrusted bikini as she enjoyed an idle afternoon with her partner before the embark on the whirlwind that is parenthood later this year. ✔ She is enjoying relishing her last two months of pregnancy with a babymoon ✔ She continued: 'Even if you can just make it a weekend away, anything that gives you time on your own as a couple ✔ The brunette bombshell got her first taste for reality television when appearing on First Dates



Opinion | Fake News Is Poisoning Brazilian Politics. WhatsApp Can Stop It.

10/17/2018, 3:55:23 PM
Ahead of a critical election, the messaging app has become a sea of toxic misinformation — but it’s not too late to halt the tide. ✔ But some anti-Bolsonaro messages on WhatsApp are outright conspiracy theories: After Mr. Bolsonaro was stabbed at a campaign event on Sept ✔ Trending Audio Contains Gruesome Details of Khashoggi Killing, Turkish Official Says Opinion: The Elizabeth Warren Fiasco The Jamal Khashoggi Case: Suspects Had Ties to Saudi Crown Prince Canada Makes Marijuana Legal, and a National Experiment Begins Opinion: The Saudi Cover-Up Crumbles Original Big Bird, Caroll Spinney, Leaves ‘Sesame Street’ After Nearly 50 Years Proud Boys Founder: How He Went From Brooklyn Hipster to Far-Right Provocateur The House Springsteen Built: An Oral History of the Stone Pony Melissa McCarthy Wants to Cheer You Up Mike Pompeo Meets Turkish President to Discuss Saudi Journalist’s Fate



Perspective | I’m part of the ‘sandwich generation.’ But I feel more stretched than squeezed.

10/17/2018, 1:25:58 PM
My internet search history is filled with questions about financing nursing care, mixed with searches for what college costs for my kids will be in 10 years. ✔ (iStock) (Fat Camera/iStock) By Sarah Stankorb October 17 at 9:00 AM I’d been zipping around home, picking up toys, shoes, tiny baby socks ✔ Like a little over a third of millennials who’ve been able to afford a house, we’re paying a mortgage



Soulcalibur VI is a triumphant return for the long-missed series

10/17/2018, 2:44:34 PM
After six long years we have finally been welcomed back to the stage of history. ✔ Soulcalibur VI, the seventh entry in the main series, is a fantastic and epic return to form complete with deep combat and gorgeous visuals ✔ In these menu you can pick the character's fighting style, hair, clothes and even make changes to the original cast of character’s hairstyle and appearance



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