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Gunman shoots several tourists at historic pyramids in Mexico : NPR

Gunman shoots several tourists at historic pyramids in Mexico : NPR

Published by Sam Flores

Forensic workers carry the body of a victim down a pyramid after authorities said a gunman opened fire, in Teotihuacan, Mexico, Monday, April 20, 2026. Eduardo Verdugo/AP hide caption toggle caption Eduardo Verdugo/AP MEXICO CITY — An armed man standing atop one of the historic Teotihuacan pyramids opened fire on tourists Monday, killing one Canadian and leaving at least 13 people injured at the archaeological site north of Mexico’s capital, authorities said. The shooter was identified as 27-year-old Julio Cesar Jasso of Mexico, a state official told the AP on condition of anonymity because he is not authorized to speak about the case. Jasso later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said, and security officials found a gun, a knife and ammunition. Jasso was the sole assailant in the attack, the State of Mexico government confirmed on Monday night. The local government said seven people were wounded by gunshots. How the other people were injured was not disclosed, but a number of people fell when shooting started, some while climbing on the pyramids. Those …

Tourists ‘done’ with Spanish island and ‘won’t go back’ to holiday hotspot

Tourists ‘done’ with Spanish island and ‘won’t go back’ to holiday hotspot

Published by Sam Flores

Lanzarote is a destination that Brits know and love but the popular holiday spot has put visitors off recently. Tourists say they “won’t go back” to the destination after holidaymakers raised issues. For weeks, people have been saying they’ve faced problems in Tenerife, but now attention has been placed on Lanzarote too. Videos have been shared online showing people opening up about how they think the popular holiday destination is “done”, reports The Express. One video, shared on TikTok by Biggie Bills, got a lot of people talking, as many were in agreement that an unexpected aspect is “putting them off” visiting again as they made some pretty big travel confessions about the Canary Islands. Biggie said: “This is why people are done with Lanzarote. The wind is constant. Face full of sand with your drink, but not everyone agrees. Some areas are calm. Dealbreaker or not?” The video got a lot of people talking, with hundreds commenting. It seems as though they have very specific thoughts on the holiday destination, as some say they …

London’s free museum entry is a policy to make us all proud

London’s free museum entry is a policy to make us all proud

Published by Sam Flores

London’s free national museums and galleries are, to my mind, one of the great wonders of the world. With their permanent collections free to everyone — whatever their means or wherever they come from — they represent a monumental contribution to civilisation. How lucky we are to be able to enjoy some of the world’s greatest treasures without having to navigate border control. Universal free admission speaks to our country’s values at their best — open, generous, diverse, welcoming and confident. And it is not just an enlightened policy; it is the fundamental principle that our national museums are built on, as pillars of education, cultural exchange and inspiration for people everywhere — not just visitor attractions. The Louvre in Paris charges for admission AFP via Getty Images In this context, comparisons with the Louvre which charges hefty admission prices on a discriminatory basis — and therefore, why shouldn’t we? — miss the mark. Do we really want to emulate a place where 80 per cent of visitors go just to get a glimpse of …

Tourists walk hanging Eiffel Tower bridge

Tourists walk hanging Eiffel Tower bridge

Published by Sam Flores

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Mexico City’s ‘Xoli’ Chatbot Will Help World Cup Tourists Navigate the City

Mexico City’s ‘Xoli’ Chatbot Will Help World Cup Tourists Navigate the City

Published by skeptic

The Government of Mexico City has launched Xoli, a chatbot that will provide information on services, tourism, and cultural offerings. It’s available now via WhatsApp in both English and Spanish. The platform was designed to meet the demand of the millions of visitors expected to arrive during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. However, the authorities assure that the tool will remain active once the sporting event is over, with the aim of promoting economic activities and facilitating access to public services in the capital. In a press conference, Clara Brugada, head of the Mexico City government, stated that Xoli “will be the technological instrument that will allow us to link culture, tourism, recreation, and entertainment with the population.” Chat With Xoli The tool was developed entirely by the capital’s government, as a result of the collaboration between the Digital Agency for Public Innovation and the local Ministries of Tourism and Culture. The chatbot is already available on mobile devices and will operate continuously, seven days a week, 24 hours a day. To use it, just …

I live near pretty UK seaside town loved by tourists with a big sewage problem | UK | News

I live near pretty UK seaside town loved by tourists with a big sewage problem | UK | News

Published by Sam Flores

Beautiful seaside town where Dirty Business filming took place (Image: Devon Live) A beautiful seaside town loved by locals and tourists was recently featured in a well-watched docu-drama — but for all the wrong reasons. Dawlish is without doubt a stunning Devon location for holidaymakers, however, swimming in the sea could be risky if storm overflows are activated, as raw sewage can spill into the water – and there are five such outlets in and around the town. I recently watched Dirty Business, which highlights the issues of untreated sewage often being released into rivers and seas all around and within the UK. As a sea swimmer myself I can vouch for how depressing that fact is. I keep a careful eye on the free Safer Seas and River Service (SSRS) app which shares alerts and details on sewage discharges. Getting into open water in wild spaces is good for mental wellbeing, but not if you later realise that raw sewage was released nearby. READ MORE: Pretty UK village with abandoned new-build homes boarded up …

UK’s free museums are in trouble. Should tourists start paying?

UK’s free museums are in trouble. Should tourists start paying?

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter In Britain, free entry to most museums and galleries is a point of national pride, up there with the NHS, properly brewed cups of tea and David Attenborough. But the fact is, someone has to pay for them, and the question of who is becoming an increasingly fraught one. Last week, Tracey Emin lit up the debate once more by suggesting that rich people should pick up the tab – or at least more of it. In recent years, the discussion around free museums has only intensified. A lot has changed in the 25 years since the New Labour government introduced its policy guaranteeing universal free entry for visitors to the permanent collection of the UK’s national museums and galleries. There was a pandemic for one thing, which sapped their financial reserves and put more strain on a fundraising model already …