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'Forever grateful': Maria Menounos celebrates her first Thanksgiving with her 4-month-old daughter
'Forever grateful': Maria Menounos celebrates her first Thanksgiving with her 4-month-old daughter
Menounos expressed her gratitude on Thursday, November 23, in a photo post featuring her 4-month-old daughter Athena and husband Keven Undergaro
2023-11-25 05:19
Amazon to Meet With FTC in Final Push to Avoid Antitrust Suit
Amazon to Meet With FTC in Final Push to Avoid Antitrust Suit
Amazon.com Inc. will meet with Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan and the agency’s three other commissioners next
2023-08-08 01:56
‘If this ain’t love’: Fans swoon after ousted GMA stars TJ Holmes and Amy Robach announce podcast together
‘If this ain’t love’: Fans swoon after ousted GMA stars TJ Holmes and Amy Robach announce podcast together
'GMA' stars Amy Robach and TJ Holmes professed their love publicy by announcing a joint venture together
2023-11-02 11:57
Wildfires in Portugal: Is it safe to travel to Lisbon and Cascais right now?
Wildfires in Portugal: Is it safe to travel to Lisbon and Cascais right now?
As wildfires rage across Sicily and Greece, Portugal is the latest Mediterranean country to be hit. A fire broke out on 26 July near the popular coastal holiday spot of Cascais, just 30km west of capital city Lisbon. The blaze started at 5pm in part of the Sintra-Cascais natural park, with strong winds fanning the flames and quickening the spread. Local residents chipped in to help the hundreds of Portuguese firefighters sent to tackle the fires, with some attempting to protect their homes and villages with buckets of water and hosepipes. “The fear now is that it will get to the houses,” local resident Ines Figueiredo told Reuters. “We try to help as much as we can with buckets (of water) ... but it’s not worth much.” Planes were also dispatched to waterbomb the blaze before night fell, alongside more than 600 firefighters. Winds of of up to 60km/h were the biggest obstacle to putting out the fire, according to the mayor of Cascais, Carlos Carreiras. A number of local residents have been evacuated as a precaution. If you’re booked to travel to Portugal, is it still safe to go? And what are your rights if you cancel a holiday? Here’s what we know. Where is affected by the wildfires? So far, the fire is contained to Sintra-Cascais natural park; it hasn’t spread as far as the resort of Cascais, popular with holidaymakers for its beaches and vibrant marina. Some villages within the vicinity of the park have been affected, with nine firefighters and four civilians so far treated for minor injuries and some residents evacuated. Elsewhere, smaller blazes have been reported in the north and centre of Portugal, one of which is near the second city of Porto. The highest level of alert for rural fire danger has been issued for several regions, including holidaymakers’ favourite, Faro in the Algarve. Is it safe to travel to Portugal? So far, the one major blaze has yet to impact on any areas that tourists are likely to visit. Unlike the Greek island of Rhodes, where a number of holidaymakers have had to be evacuated from the worst-affected areas, Portugal’s wildfires won’t affect the overwhelming majority of visitors. The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) advice on Portugal has not been updated to reflect the latest fires; its standard advice reads: “Forest fires can occur anywhere in Portugal. Risk of fires is higher when the weather is hot and dry. Fires have become more common due to drought and high temperatures. “Forest fires are highly dangerous and unpredictable. The Portuguese authorities may evacuate areas and close roads for safety reasons. You should: familiarise yourself with local safety and emergency procedures follow the advice of the Portuguese authorities call the emergency services on 112 if you see a wildfire “Starting a forest fire, even if it is by accident, is illegal in Portugal.” No holidays to Portugal appear to have been cancelled by travel companies at this time. Can I cancel my holiday to Portugal? Cancelling a holiday to Portugal based on the currently very small risk of fire impacting the trip would very likely lead to you losing any money paid so far. While most tour operators are offering customers due to travel to fire-affected parts of Rhodes the option of cancelling and rebooking, the same is not true of Portugal, where the blaze is yet to affect tourist areas. If you’ve booked travel and accommodation separately, rebooking flights in many cases costs as much as buying a whole new ticket. Cancellation costs incurred also won’t be covered by your travel insurance in the vast majority of cases, as the FCDO has not issued an advisory against all “non-essential” travel to Portugal. Read More More than two million expected to head overseas for summer getaway despite heatwave 8 best cities and towns in Portugal to visit on your next holiday Best beaches and seaside holidays in Europe 2023 ‘I cannot hold the pee’: Woman caught urinating on plane cabin floor How to spot a hidden camera in your Airbnb Tourists flying into Greece inferno reveal why they refuse to cancel holiday
2023-07-27 17:53
Will Johnny Depp work with Disney again? Actor denies rift over 'Pirates of the Caribbean' ouster
Will Johnny Depp work with Disney again? Actor denies rift over 'Pirates of the Caribbean' ouster
The 60-year-old star worked in five films of the hit series before Amber Heard accused him of domestic abuse
2023-06-09 19:19
Kim Jong Un arrives at cosmodrome in Russia's far east for meeting with Putin
Kim Jong Un arrives at cosmodrome in Russia's far east for meeting with Putin
Russia’s state news agency RIA Novosti reported early Wednesday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin have arrived at the Vostochny cosmodrome in Russia’s far eastern Amur region for a meeting that underscores how the two leaders’ interests are aligning in the face of their separate, intensifying confrontations with the United States
2023-09-13 12:15
Japan's exports extend declines as China slowdown bites
Japan's exports extend declines as China slowdown bites
By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO Japan's exports fell in August for a second straight month, weighed by declines in
2023-09-20 09:17
'I'm a f***ing idiot': Michael J Fox regrets declining role in Oscar-winning '90s film 'Ghost' starring Whoopi Goldberg
'I'm a f***ing idiot': Michael J Fox regrets declining role in Oscar-winning '90s film 'Ghost' starring Whoopi Goldberg
'They talked to me about Ghost early on. I said, 'It'll never work,' Michael J Fox explained as he expressed his regret over refusing the role
2023-05-19 13:25
On this day in 2015: Sam Allardyce appointed Sunderland manager
On this day in 2015: Sam Allardyce appointed Sunderland manager
Sunderland appointed Sam Allardyce as their new manager on a two-year contract on this day in 2015. Allardyce succeeded Dick Advocaat, who had left his post with the Black Cats in the Premier League relegation zone. Allardyce, who was a defender for Sunderland between 1980 and 1981, became the first person to manage both the Black Cats and their arch rivals Newcastle, the only team below them in the table. Sunderland chairman Ellis Short said: “Sunderland is a club he knows well and he was the obvious best choice for the job. “He has vast experience of managing in the Premier League and an understanding first hand of the north east and the passion of our fans, which will stand him in great stead.” Allardyce had lasted only eight months in charge of Newcastle, but subsequently rebuilt his reputation with successful spells at Blackburn and West Ham. He said: “I have enjoyed my break from football and now I’m raring to get back. I met with Ellis and we spoke at length about the club and his ambitions and I knew I wanted to be part of that. “Of course it’s a challenging job, but it’s something I have experience of in the past. I’m looking forward to working with the players and of course I will be relying on the help of the Sunderland supporters, whose tremendous passion I have experienced first hand. I can’t wait to get started.” Allardyce successfully saved the Black Cats from relegation and was named England manager in July 2016. He was in charge for only one game and 67 days before leaving by mutual consent following allegations of malpractice. Read More Quarterback Brock Purdy stars as San Francisco 49ers thrash the Dallas Cowboys The sporting weekend in pictures Luke Humphries beats Gerwyn Price to claim first major title at World Grand Prix
2023-10-09 13:23
Jurgen Klopp vs Eddie Howe: Complete H2H record
Jurgen Klopp vs Eddie Howe: Complete H2H record
The complete head-to-head record between managers Jurgen Klopp and Eddie Howe.
2023-08-21 23:19
How Real Madrid plan to exploit loophole to register Jude Bellingham as EU player
How Real Madrid plan to exploit loophole to register Jude Bellingham as EU player
Jude Bellingham is set to receive an Irish passport in order to be registered as an EU player at Real Madrid.
2023-07-29 04:24
No. 12 Alabama beats Mississippi State for 16th straight time, 40-17 in Starkville
No. 12 Alabama beats Mississippi State for 16th straight time, 40-17 in Starkville
Jalen Milroe was efficient at quarterback for No. 12 Alabama and the Crimson Tide scored touchdowns off two first-half interceptions in a 40-17 victory over Mississippi State on Saturday night
2023-10-01 13:51