Smart rings, robot dogs, bendable phones

Mobile World Congress 2024, the world’s biggest mobile trade show, had a lot of future-looking tech on display. Arjun Kharpal | CNBC The Mobile World Congress, the world’s largest mobile show, is a place where device makers show off some of their latest innovations. And there was quite a lot on display in Barcelona, Spain, … Read more

Four dead, 19 missing after fire destroys residential buildings in Valencia, Spain

A fire has engulfed two residential buildings in the eastern Spanish city of Valencia, killing four people and leaving 19 others missing hours after the blaze started. The fire sent fleeing residents onto balconies where some were rescued by firefighters, officials said on Thursday. Firefighters rushed to the scene on the outskirts of the city … Read more

Inside Alec Baldwin’s ‘Spanish-inspired’ wedding to wife Hilaria | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV

Amidst the trial, he is also listing his Hamptons home for $18.9 million. The 10,000-square-foot mansion was originally listed for $29 million in September 2022, and it’s still on the market. The actor reminisced in the Instagram post on marrying his wife with a photo from their wedding. The two had a Spanish-inspired ceremony at … Read more

Man Dragged Off Plane After Emergency Landing Due To Mid-Air Brawl

A co-passenger had filmed the entire incident (Representational) In a shocking incident, a Ryanair flight from the UK to Spain was forced to make an emergency landing after a group of passengers got into a brawl. According to a report in The Mirror, the flight, which was heading towards the Canary Islands, had to divert … Read more

Advance of the far-right the ‘biggest concern’ for Western democracies

Spanish acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez during the investiture debate at the Spanish Parliament on Nov. 15, 2023 in Madrid, Spain. Isabel Infantes | Getty Images News | Getty Images The rise of far-right political groups is the “biggest concern” for Western democracies, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez told CNBC. “I think that not only … Read more

Top 9 travel experiences of 2024, according to luxury advisors

Pandemic-era lockdowns ushered in the rise of “travel experiences” — or meaningful, purpose-driven activities that take a deeper, and often slower, dive into a destination. It’s not enough to simply go to a place anymore; many want to learn about it and be mentally transformed along the way. If that sounds like a tall order … Read more

World’s most powerful passports in 2024: Japan, Singapore, France, Italy

Six countries have earned the title of the most powerful passports in 2024 — with all of them granting visa-free travel to 194 out of 227 destinations. Four EU member states now share crown with Singapore and Japan as the number one passport in the quarterly Henley Passport Index. They are: Spain, Germany, France and … Read more

Asian cities, off the beaten path in Europe

Tokyo, Japan. Matteo Colombo | DigitalVision | Getty Images When it comes to travel abroad, popular destinations like London, Paris and Rome always seem to top the wish list for Americans. But many travelers are looking beyond those mainstay cities for trips in 2024. Interest in major Asian hubs, off-the-beaten-path locales in Europe and other … Read more

Where to travel in 2024? Here are five spots to avoid crowds

Tired of the usual sights or craving a break from the travel herd? These five travel spots may be the getaway you’re looking for. Adventure travel company Intrepid Travel’s new “Not Hot” list is out — spotlighting overlooked travel spots around the world. The company’s annual list attempts to combat overtourism by helping travelers “beat … Read more

Remote company rents apartment in Spain where workers stay for free

Some workers go to great lengths to hide hush trips from their bosses. But employees of the Polish company PhotoAid needn’t bother. The company, which helps travelers take their own passport photos at home, allows its employees to stay at an apartment in Spain for free — provided they work while they’re there. The apartment … Read more