Flights at Catania airport in Sicily remain suspended through 3 p.m. (1300 GMT) on August 15 because of ash from Mount Etna’s ongoing volcanic activity, according to airport operator SAC. The ongoing eruption has forced the cancellation or rerouting of hundreds of flights over the past week, stranding thousands of travellers at Italy’s fifth-busiest airport … Read more
The All Blacks removed star halfback Cam Roigard from their upcoming match against the Sharks as a precautionary measure due to a tight calf, according to team statements reported by RugbyPass. Roigard, who missed the opening match of the tour, was originally named on the bench but has now been replaced in the No. 21 … Read more
Indonesia has closed Mount Bromo national park in East Java for all tourist activities, according to the park operator, as a wildfire burning since Monday expands within its caldera area. The closure took effect on Saturday evening for an undetermined duration, shutting down access to the active volcano known for its popular sand sea caldera. … Read more
Michael Thorbjornsen secured his first career PGA Tour victory by shooting a final-round 63 to finish at 18 under par at the Detroit Golf Club, according to tournament reports. Overcoming a four-shot deficit on Sunday, Thorbjornsen edged out two-time major winner Xander Schauffele by two strokes to claim the $1.8 million winner’s check and a … Read more
Grammy-winning South African artist Tyla has removed her scheduled Lagos concert from her upcoming A*POP World Tour following public calls for a boycott from Nigerians linked to recent anti-illegal immigrant demonstrations in South Africa. According to tour schedule updates, the Lagos performance no longer appears on the official itinerary, while neither the singer nor her … Read more
Jordan Spieth carded an even-par 70 during the third round of the Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, dropping to 6-under for the tournament and a tie for 48th place, according to tournament records. The round unraveled on the back nine following a double-bogey and a bogey on consecutive holes, … Read more
The PGA Tour’s final visit to the Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club features a 145-person field announced Friday, July 24, including major champions and debutants as the tournament prepares to end after 2026. According to tournament organizers, the event scheduled for July 30 to August 2 brings four top-10 players from the Official World … Read more
Daft Music Studios, located in Malmedy, Belgium, serves as a specialized hub for large-scale orchestral recording, distinguishing itself as the only facility in Wallonia capable of hosting a full symphony orchestra. According to founder Stijn Verdonckt, the studio features a 200m² recording space with eight-meter-high ceilings and holds Dolby Atmos certification, providing an immersive 3D … Read more
U2 has released “Street of Dreams,” the first single from an upcoming studio album, marking the band’s first in nine years. Produced by Jacknife Lee, the track features Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr. The band’s full album is expected to arrive later this year, coinciding with their 50th anniversary. How Was … Read more
Hotel Fires in Caribbean Resorts: What the Viva Wyndham Blaze Reveals About Safety Risks and Industry Trends A fire at the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach Hotel in Bayahibe, Dominican Republic, on June 19, 2026, killed one tourist, injured nine others, and forced the evacuation of nearly 1,700 guests. The incident—linked to flammable roof materials and … Read more