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Travelers across Europe are ditching traditional beach breaks for active holidays built around training, recovery, and movement. From Olympic pools in Fuerteventura to yoga retreats in Greece, sports resorts are reshaping how people vacation.
A dedicated estate manager who worked through 827 vacation days over 25 years just won nearly half a million pounds in court. Justice finally arrived for Moss Ageli after new bosses tried to deny him what he'd rightfully earned.
After four years of conflict, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have agreed to a 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter celebrations. The pause offers millions of people a brief respite from war during one of the faith's holiest holidays.
Drivers honked horns and cheered as Western Australia's North West Coastal Highway reopened after Cyclone Narelle damage, saving Easter holidays for hundreds of families. Crews worked around the clock for over a week to repair flood damage and reconnect coastal communities.
California lawmakers are advancing a bill that would make Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha official state holidays, allowing schools to close and giving hundreds of thousands of Muslim residents the same recognition other faiths receive. If passed, it would mark a major step toward inclusivity in the nation's most populous state.
Emily Lebsack was shopping for cookie ingredients when she spotted a woman turning blue in the freezer aisle. Her quick action with the Heimlich maneuver saved a life just two weeks before the holidays.
Delhi Traffic Police stepped up enforcement during Holi celebrations this year, catching over 11,000 violations including 1,200 drunk drivers in a proactive effort to keep festival-goers safe. The intensified crackdown reflects a commitment to preventing accidents during one of the year's most celebrated holidays.
More than 200,000 temple workers across Karnataka who serve without holidays are asking for better pay and support. Their request could help preserve spiritual traditions while ensuring fair treatment for those who dedicate their lives to temple service.
After 10 years apart during the holidays, a son secretly flew from Edinburgh to Hong Kong to surprise his father on Christmas. Cathay Pacific captured the tearful reunion that reminds us what the season is really about.
As caregivers traveled home for Chinese New Year, nearly 400 facilities in Shanghai opened their doors to provide short-term eldercare services. Cities across China are responding to growing demand with affordable programs that keep seniors safe while families celebrate.
Young travelers in China are spending $2,800 on intense sports training holidays instead of traditional relaxation trips. The "sportcation" trend is turning vacation hotspots like Bali into fitness destinations.
People across four continents celebrated the Lunar New Year with temple prayers, spectacular fireworks, and dragon dances to welcome the Year of the Fire Horse. From Hong Kong to Moscow to Buenos Aires, communities gathered to mark one of the world's most cherished holidays.
For the first time in centuries, Chinese New Year is reversing course. Parents are traveling to their children in the cities instead of kids returning home, reshaping tradition in heartwarming new ways.
A Missouri church turned Valentine's Day into a fundraising mission, with volunteers delivering hundreds of flower orders to send 100 students to summer camp. The creative partnership between Allen's Flowers and Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church shows how communities can transform busy holidays into opportunities for youth.
A public health group wants Nigeria to ban aggressive junk food advertising aimed at children during holidays. Their new report shows companies flood festive seasons with promotions linking sugary products to celebration and joy.
A journalist ditched traditional holiday plans to spend Christmas alone on a luxury cruise from Cairns to Sydney. She discovered that solo travel during the holidays can be just as magical as gathering with family.
In a heartwarming Republic Day announcement, Hyderabad's police force will receive comprehensive medical exams and personalized health profiles. The initiative recognizes officers who miss holidays and family time to keep their city safe.
India just celebrated its 77th Republic Day, marking the moment its Constitution took effect in 1950. Five other countries around the world also commemorate their own transitions to republican government with national holidays.
A New Zealand expat returning for the holidays found something that made leaving feel like a mistake: uncrowded beaches, pāua pies, and a work-life balance that actually exists. The Far North's empty stretches reminded him what 68,000 departed Kiwis might be missing.