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Kim Kardashian West endorses spoken word album about Armenian genocide


Kardashian is of Armenian heritage, Friday marked the 105th anniversary of the Armenian genocide.




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First image of Seth Rogen as Jewish pickle maker is historically accurate


The Seth Rogen Jewish immigrant pickle movie is still happening, and we now have some striking photo evidence.




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South African anti-apartheid activist Denis Goldberg dies at age 87


Despite recieving help from the Israeli government in the negotiated release of his 22-year imprisonment, Goldberg remained a vocal critic of Israel and avid supporter of the BDS movement.




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Boris Johnson names his newborn after doctors who saved his life


Nicholas was a nod to Nick Price and Nick Hart - two doctors who the couple have praised for saving Johnson's life at St Thomas' hospital last month.




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Kiss frontman Gene Simmons learns of his Holocaust survivor mother’s life


Kiss frontman Gene Simmons said his mother almost never spoke about her Holocaust ordeal, including time in Nazi camps.




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New ‘Star Wars’ projects from Taika Waititi and Leslye Headland on the way


This marks Waititi’s return to the world of Star Wars.




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Amid coronavirus celebs' 'Mean Tweets' video combats antisemitism


The video, a spin on Jimmy Kimmel’s 'Mean Tweets' video, features celebrities reading antisemitic posts at a time of increasing coronavirus-related anti-Jewish sentiment.




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'It will be epic': British Airways releases optimistic message to Britain as flights dwindle

Exclusive: The airline is currently operating at just 5 per cent of its normal level




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Virgin Atlantic to cut 80% of flights due to coronavirus

The cuts come as travel bans have been implemented around the world




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Coronavirus: Virgin Atlantic will temporarily operate cargo-only services

The airline will be carrying cargo in the cabin instead of passengers




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East Midlands joins Europe's airport premier league

Exclusive: analysis of Eurocontrol flight data shows the small Leicestershire airport ahead of Madrid, Rome and Munich




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Lonely Planet: the publisher that shrank the world is now itself shrinking

The Man Who Pays His Way: Travelling will be lonelier without trusted guidebooks




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Abta boss: 'We will take action against members who refuse cash refunds'

'We absolutely reject the fact that firms should be denying their obligations under these rules,' said Abta chief executive Mark Tanzer




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Three in 10 people say they would not board a cruise again amid coronavirus outbreak, survey says

Exclusive: 'In the past they were famous for food poisoning outbreaks. Now pandemic outbreaks. I have no desire to pay good money to "holiday" in a Petri dish,' said Chris Dore




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Coronavirus: Heathrow suffers worst month since 1980s and predicts 90% traffic fall in April

Boss of Britain's busiest air hub calls for 'a common international standard for healthcare screening in airports'




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20 Pledges for 2020: Lockdown isn't stopping me from indulging my flight-free travel fantasies

A make-believe trip is good for the soul, says Helen Coffey




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Coronavirus: Couple wrongly fined £1,700 after posting holiday snaps from last year amid lockdown

The police showed up at their door after their photos were shared on Facebook




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Coronavirus: Air travel industry predicted to lose £250bn this year

'There is a large amount of pent-up demand, should health and travel restrictions allow it to return to the market,' said IATA's chief economist, Brian Pearce




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Coronavirus: Emirates changes refund policy for cancelled flights

Dubai-based airline's policies now more generous than most carriers




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Sniping at airlines for a soundbite doesn't fly

Plane Talk: Many airlines have erred during the coronavirus crisis, but so have some politicians




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'People have to get home some way': The flights taking off as airlines worldwide are grounded

Plane Talk: Despite the industry's deepest crisis, air charter firms are busier than ever




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You can 'remote control' a Faroe Islander to explore the archipelago

Faroe Islanders allow travellers stuck at home with only a device for company to explore through the eyes of a local




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Coronavirus: Airlines preparing for future with fewer passengers and higher fares

Tickets could cost 50% more because of 'de-densification'




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Coronavirus: 100 million European air passenger journeys 'lost' during pandemic

Heathrow, previously the busiest airport in Europe, did not even make the top three on 14 April




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Farmers charter flights to bring fruit-pickers to UK as travel shutdown causes shortage of foreign workers

Nearly 200 Romanian agricultural workers flown from Bucharest to London Stansted in first of series of flights to plug gap in workforce




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EasyJet says 'bookings for winter are well ahead of the equivalent point last year'

Britain's biggest budget airline could see its fleet shrink by one-sixth in three years




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How to visit Paris without leaving home

Armchair Travel: Experience the French capital from where you are




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Coronavirus: When will cruises start again and should I book?

There may be some great bargains ahead, but also a lot to weigh up




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That Summer: our series of escapes to long ago and far away

What we did on our holidays, and what our holidays did to us




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Transport Secretary says 'I won't be booking a summer holiday at this point'

'It was a thoughtless comment that shows complete disregard for the UK travel industry,' said a spokesperson for Abta, the travel association




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The future of flying remains unclear but at least there is one

The Man Who Pays His Way: The UK is dotted with zombie airports




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The freight escape: Simon Calder left for his skiing holiday as an airline passenger but came home as cargo

The luckiest traveller in Europe in the past nine days? Andrew Gardner, an engineer from Milton Keynes. On Thursday morning, 15 April, he flew from Stansted to Oslo. About 10 minutes after he landed, the air-traffic control shutters came down over northern Europe, and remained closed for the next six days.




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'We've been abandoned by our own embassy': Britons denied repatriation from Peru to London amid coronavirus chaos

The 11 UK citizens left in Peru say they are 'terrified' they won't be put on a flight before the country officially shuts its borders on 22 April




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Coronavirus: US senators accused of insider trading named on Trump committee to reopen trading

'To provide counsel to the president on the reopening of America'




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Tui refund: Travel firm makes it harder to claim money back for cancelled holidays

Britain's biggest travel firm insists that customers accept a refund credit note and then phone to get their money back




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Coronavirus is giving Mount Everest a much needed break from humanity

It seems that this season the world's highest peak will have some much needed recovery time, writes Yana Wengel




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Coronavirus: Airline reports 'spike in bookings' in first sign of aviation recovery

'The line graph is trending upwards, haven't seen that in weeks,' said Cam Wallace, chief revenue officer Air New Zealand




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Virgin Australia 'in administration'

The airline had applied for £715m government bail-out but was refused




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Richard Branson says 'Virgin Atlantic needs government loan to survive'

Airlines around the world are asking for support




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St Ives voted top British seaside resort

Exclusive: Resident of second-placed Tenby mourns: 'We were last in "It's A Knockout" in 1977. It's been 43 years of hurt since then'




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Richard Branson says 'this is not the end for Virgin Australia' as airline enters administration

The airline is continuing to fly as it seeks fresh investment




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easyJet, Ryanair and BA flight refunds: How to get your money back for cancelled trips

Passengers are struggling to claim money back during the global pandemic




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'Give us time' to refund cancelled holidays, pleads travel association boss

'14-day refund rule is impossible for the majority of companies to stick to,' said the travel association's chief executive, Mark Tanzer




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Ryanair passengers given vouchers rather than cash refunds

Passengers who asked for their money back for a cancelled flight are told: 'Please see below details of your travel voucher for the full value of your unused booking'




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Coronavirus: What flying might look like after the pandemic ends

Access to airport terminals is likely to be restricted to staff and ticketed passengers




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Virgin Atlantic showed British Airways how to be great

Plane talk: A flag carrier needs a home-grown rival




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Coronavirus: Millions may have to cancel holidays after lockdown due to expired passports

Exclusive: Half a million passports have expired since UK lockdown began




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Can you renew your passport during lockdown?

Half a million passports are running out each month – with no routine renewals currently available




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Coronavirus: Should I accept a Refund Credit Note for my cancelled holiday?

Holiday companies are desperate to persuade travellers whose holidays have been cancelled to accept a 'Refund Credit Note'. Should you? These are the key questions and answers




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Coronavirus: P&O and Cunard say 'No cruises until August'

Under the Package Travel Regulations, all UK customers whose voyages have been cancelled are due a full cash refund by 7 May – but 'guests should allow up to 60 days for processing'