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Nigeria records its first Ebola case amid rapid regional spread
After Kenya and Uganda, Nigeria has now announced its first Ebola case – a woman who was admitted to a private hospital in Abuja and travelled from Uganda. The outbreak, which originated in DR Congo in May, has been described by health officials as thefastest-spreading on record. Details by FRANCE 24's correspondent Sam Olukoya.
Ontario cancer patients speak out over disappointment with drug funding decision
Some Ontarians with Stage 4 cancer, whose doctors say they are good candidates for treatments unavailable in the province, were buoyed last month when a man won a court challenge against his OHIP out-of-country denial. But their hopes were dashed when Health Minister Sylvia Jones responded to the court ruling by changing the rules.
How the world's most brutal dictators holiday, with £75 million yachts, secret palaces and lavish retreats of Kim Jong Un, Stalin and Mussolini
The world's most notorious dictators enjoyed some extraordinary holiday retreats.
How do B.C.'s major parties plan to tackle toxic drugs and addictions treatment?
B.C.'s major parties vying for your vote this provincial election cycle have made a range of promises to improve access to treatment, and slow the ovedose crisis that has devastated the province for a decade.
INNA to Headline NYE Gala at Rixos Al Mairid Ras Al Khaimah
The Romanian dance-pop star will headline a bumper festive season at the UAE hotel The post INNA to Headline NYE Gala at Rixos Al Mairid Ras Al Khaimah appeared first on Business Traveller.
ATM 2027 announces ‘Travel without boundaries’ theme as experiences reshape traveller demand
Arabian Travel Market (ATM) has announced its 2027 theme, Travel without boundaries: Shaping global travel through experience, reflecting how travellers’ interests, passions and expectations are reshaping where, why and how people travel, while also creating business opportunities across the tourism industry. Taking place from 3–6 May 2027 at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), ATM 2027 will explore how destinations and businesses can respond to these changing motivations by developing experiences that attract visitors, encourage spending, and create lasting value for local communities.
Streiks: Wir navigieren Sie durch die geplanten Ausstände
In einigen europäischen Ländern müssen sich Reisende auf Ausfälle im Zug- und Flugverkehr einstellen. The post Streiks: Wir navigieren Sie durch die geplanten Ausstände appeared first on Business Traveller.
Marriott and Springpod open doors to hospitality careers for more than 10,500 young people
Free virtual work experience is connecting young people with hotel placements and jobs, as the partnership earns a nomination at the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards.
Miral and Etihad Rail Partner to Boost Yas Island Connectivity
New collaboration will connect Etihad Rail Abu Dhabi Mohamed bin Zayed City Station with the Yas Express shuttle network, making it easier for residents and guests to reach Yas Island’s attractions, hotels, and experiences
Peruvian tenor Juan Diego Florez on Hong Kong debut, Pavarotti’s regret and singing food
Before Juan Diego Florez became one of the most celebrated opera tenors of his generation, he was on his way to being a pop star. Music was always part of family life. His father, Ruben Florez, was a respected singer of Peruvian criolla folk music; his mother, Maria Teresa Salom, managed a Lima pub with live music. As a boy, Juan Diego Florez would sometimes be asked to stand in and perform with his guitar. That early exposure gave him his first taste of being on stage, and by his teens, he was...