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A Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse Arrives on August 27, and Nearly All of the Americas Get a Front-Row Seat
About 96% of the Moon slips into Earth's shadow next Thursday night, with maximum eclipse at 12:12am Eastern and no equipment needed to watch it.
America's Summer of Flight Disruption Deepens, With Storms, Staffing Gaps and Rebooking Waits Stretching to Three Days
Nearly 10,000 US flights were delayed in a single day this week, and thinner airline schedules mean cancelled passengers can wait days for a seat.
Chick-fil-A Turns Chicken and Waffles Into a Sandwich, Nationwide From August 24
The chain's autumn line-up pairs maple waffles, bacon and honey butter in breakfast and entree sandwiches, joined by s'mores-flavoured shakes and frosted coffee, after a 2025 regional test earned a national rollout.
The Perseids Peak Under a New Moon, and the Sky Put On Its Best Show in Years
With no moonlight to wash them out, this year's Perseid meteor shower delivered rates of 50 to 75 meteors an hour at dark sites on the night of 12-13 August, on the same date as Europe's total solar eclipse.
At the Singapore Food Festival, hawker heritage takes centre stage over fine dining
The Singapore Food Festival returns from 10 to 26 July 2026, putting hawker heritage, night noodle markets and young chefs at the heart of the city.
Oman opens a new door to Asia, wagering that quiet heritage beats headline crowds
Oman Air’s new Muscat-Singapore route, launched on 2 July 2026, anchors a wider push to court Asian travellers with heritage over headline crowds.
Europe’s Summer of Discontent: Overtourism Protests Spread as Cities Impose New Limits
Anti-tourism demonstrations have swept more than 40 Spanish cities and spread across Europe, as Venice, Barcelona, Nice and Cannes tighten rules on visitors.
Lima Lands the World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 in a First for South America
The World’s 50 Best Restaurants ceremony will be held in Lima on 4 November 2026, the first South American host city in the awards’ 24-year history.
Debut Season: How Piccioli’s Balenciaga and Lantink’s Gaultier Reset Paris Couture Week
Paris Haute Couture Week for autumn/winter 2026 delivered a wave of first collections, from Pierpaolo Piccioli at Balenciaga to Duran Lantink at Jean Paul Gaultier.
Pamplona Packs Away the Red Scarves: San Fermin 2026 Closes with Two Gorings and Big Crowds
The San Fermin festival ended on 14 July after eight bull runs that left dozens needing treatment, including an 86-year-old Briton, amid heavy participation.
A 3,000-Year-Old Bestseller: Nolan’s Film Sends Homer’s Odyssey Up the Charts
Sales of Homer’s Odyssey are up 76% this year ahead of Christopher Nolan’s 17 July film, with Greek publishers reporting spikes of up to 400%.
The Holiday Where Nothing Happens: Sleep Tourism Becomes 2026’s Defining Wellness Trend
Travellers are booking trips built entirely around better rest, with surveys showing one in five plan a sleep-focused holiday and hotels racing to add sleep programmes.
Rath Yatra 2026: Puri Ready as Chariots Roll on July 16
Puri completes final preparations for Jagannath Rath Yatra on July 16, 2026, with three new chariots, a multi-layered security plan and a wary eye on monsoon rain.
Guwahati-Dubai Direct Flights: Northeast India Gets UAE Link
Air India Express becomes the first airline to link Northeast India directly with the UAE, with Guwahati-Dubai and Guwahati-Abu Dhabi flights from August 2026.
India Couture Week 2026 Opens in Hyderabad at Falaknuma Palace
India Couture Week 2026 breaks with tradition, opening at Hyderabad's Falaknuma Palace on July 23 with Anamika Khanna before a week of shows in New Delhi.