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The “No-Makeup” Look: Why Lip Blush is Dubai’s Top Beauty Trend in 2026

In a city where luxury meets cutting-edge innovation, a new era of minimalism is redefining the gold standard of beauty. Forget the heavy contours of ...
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US, India and Airlines Tighten Ebola Protocols as WHO Declares International Health Emergency

The UN aviation agency has urged airlines and border authorities to avoid blanket travel restrictions and instead deploy targeted screening at entry points linked to ...
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Modern expedition cruise ship anchored off the Canary Islands under grey skies with a rescue boat and distant helicopter nearby.

Spain confirms 2nd Hantavirus case after cruise ship evacuation

Spain has confirmed a second hantavirus infection among passengers evacuated from the cruise ship MV Hondius, as health authorities across multiple countries continue to monitor ...
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Health workers in protective suits stand near a diverted international passenger aircraft during Ebola screening procedures at an airport.

Ebola flight diversion raises Canada travel health concerns

A Detroit-bound Air France flight was diverted to Canada after a passenger who had recently travelled from central Africa was found to be on board ...
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Why Wellness Habits Matter More During Long Trips

Long trips often sound simple in theory: sit down, wait, arrive, and continue with the plan. In practice, extended travel can place unusual pressure on ...
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MV Hondius cruise ship and Radboudumc hospital staff during the hantavirus outbreak linked to quarantined healthcare workers in the Netherlands.

Hantavirus outbreak leaves 12 Dutch hospital staff quarantined

A Dutch hospital has quarantined 12 staff members for six weeks after blood and urine from a hantavirus patient were handled without the strictest protective ...
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Health workers in protective suits near the Hondius cruise ship in Tenerife during a hantavirus outbreak evacuation operation.

Hondius hantavirus case in Spain after Tenerife evacuation

A Spanish passenger has tested positive for hantavirus shortly after leaving the cruise ship Hondius, as health officials moved all remaining passengers and crew off ...
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Turkish YouTuber Ruhi Çenet aboard an Antarctic expedition cruise ship during the hantavirus outbreak incident near Argentina.

Ruhi Cenet says he is in quarantine after ship hantavirus scare

YouTuber Ruhi Cenet has said he is in quarantine after travelling on a cruise ship linked to a hantavirus scare, as authorities continued to evacuate ...
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Twin pagodas and landscaped gardens at Doi Inthanon National Park in Chiang Mai, Thailand, during a colorful sunrise with mountain views.

Thailand care resort draws retirees seeking cheaper long-term care

A retired British couple has settled into a care resort in Chiang Mai, Thailand, after living in France, Malta and the UK in search of ...
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Cruise ship hantavirus: 18 US passengers fly home for quarantine

The last remaining passengers from a cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak have disembarked and boarded flights to more than 20 countries for ...
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The MV Hondius, a dark blue and white expedition cruise ship operated by Oceanwide Expeditions, sailing on turquoise water in front of steep rocky cliffs partially covered by low cloud and mist

Hantavirus Cruise Ship MV Hondius to Dock in Tenerife as Spain Prepares Controlled Evacuation of 140 Passengers

Spanish authorities are preparing to receive more than 140 passengers and crew from a cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak, with the vessel expected ...
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Medical teams in protective suits stand near a cruise ship during a hantavirus outbreak investigation linked to an Antarctica voyage from Argentina.

Argentina probes hantavirus link to deadly Atlantic cruise outbreak

Argentina is investigating whether it was the source of a hantavirus outbreak on an Atlantic cruise after three passengers were evacuated and the vessel headed ...
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Hantavirus cruise ship outbreak raises rodent disease fears

Health authorities and a cruise operator were dealing with a serious medical situation on board the MV Hondius after reports linked deaths on an Atlantic ...
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Hantavirus cruise ship due in Canary Islands in 3 days

A cruise ship at the centre of a hantavirus outbreak is expected to reach the Canary Islands in three to four days, after two critically ...
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Expedition cruise ship anchored in Atlantic Ocean near rugged coastline under overcast sky

WHO Confirms Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Anchored Off Cape Verde After Three Passengers Die

The World Health Organization has confirmed a hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius, a cruise ship anchored off the coast of Cape Verde in the ...
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The Best Anti-Pollution Masks for Travellers Visiting High-Pollution Destinations in 2026

Global travel has fully rebounded, and with it, the modern traveller’s awareness of air quality has sharpened considerably. Destinations like Delhi, Bangkok, Jakarta, Hanoi, and ...
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Woman smoking a cigarette while lying on a beach towel under the sun.

UK set to create smoke-free generation with landmark law

The United Kingdom is set to create a “smoke-free generation” after Parliament approved landmark legislation that will ban the sale of tobacco to anyone born ...
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Why Professional Waxing Kits Make Sense for Boutique SPAs and Seasonal Wellness Services

Boutique spas and seasonal wellness spaces often work with a small team, a curated menu, and high expectations from clients. That setup leaves little room ...
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Infinity pool overlooking Lake Garda with mountain landscape and sun loungers at a luxury wellness resort

Marriott International and Lefay Announce Milestone Deal to Grow Luxury Wellness Offerings Globally

Marriott International and the Leali family, founders of Lefay, have announced their plans to enter into a joint venture to bring the highly awarded luxury ...
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Relaxed airline passenger using nicotine pouches during flight with airport runway in background, illustrating a stress-free travel experience

Flying Without the Stress: How Nicotine Pouches Fit Modern Travel

Air travel has become more efficient over the years, but for smokers and vapers, it still comes with a familiar set of frustrations. From the ...
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