Four Distinct Luxury Mindsets Reshaping Travel in Asia Pacific As Gen Z rises as a defining force in luxury travel, one long-held assumption no longer holds: there is no single Gen Z traveler. A new report from the Luxury Group by Marriott International in Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC), reveals a generation comprising four distinct luxury mindsets, with each redefining luxury on their own terms, from cultural immersion and personal wellbeing to digital disconnection and heritage-driven exploration. #Four #Distinct #Luxury #Mindsets #Reshaping

World Cup 2026: Les Bleus discuss refereeing after Paraguay game 🇫🇷⚽️ Les Bleus secured their place in the World Cup 2026 quarter-finals after a very tense match against #Paraguay 🇵🇾, marked by numerous fouls that went unpunished. Despite the intensity, the #French players reacted with composure after the final whistle, focusing on qualification rather than the controversy. #World #Cup #2026 #Les #Bleus

Prince Harry Not Bringing His, Meghan Markle’s Kids Archie and Lilibet to Visit U.K. Prince Harry will return to the United Kingdom, but this time he'll be making the trip without wife Meghan Markle and their children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5. Although reports initially suggested the family would reunite in the U. #Prince #Harry #Not #Bringing #His

World Cup 2026: Mbappé sends Les Bleus into quarterfinals after hard-fought win over Paraguay France edged past a stubborn and physical Paraguay side thanks to a Kylian Mbappé penalty (1-0), sealing their place in the World Cup 2026 quarterfinals after a frustrating but dominant display. They will take on Morocco on Thursday. #World #Cup #2026 #Mbappé #sends

Stevie Nicks Performs During Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce's Star-Studded Wedding Ceremony As Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married in a fairytale-like ceremony at MSG on July 3, their reception was made all the more special with a performance from Fleetwood Mac's Stevie Nicks. #Stevie #Nicks #Performs #During #Taylor

‘Who Should I Vote for?’ Voters Turn to A.I. Before Casting Their Ballots It takes effort to be an informed citizen. Artificial intelligence tools offer an alluring shortcut — but they’re not without risk. #Who #Should #Vote #for #Voters

Democrats Clash With Trump, as Political Tensions Rise on America’s 250th Gavin Newsom and Wes Moore, potential 2028 contenders, cast President Trump’s record as a betrayal of American ideals, while the president disparaged their party as extreme. #Democrats #Clash #With #Trump #Political

Paraguay-France live: Les Bleus aim to extend perfect tournament run France continue their knockout campaign against Paraguay, looking to maintain their perfect tournament record and progress one step closer to winning another World Cup. Les Bleus' dominant group stage campaign has established them as genuine contenders, while Paraguay seek to upset the odds as they did with Germany. #Paraguay #France #live #Les #Bleus

Hezbollah, Hamas and Houthi officials attend funeral ceremonies for Iran's Khamenei Tens of thousands of mourners flocked to Tehran's Grand Mosalla Mosque to pay their respects to late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday. Among them were representatives from Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis of Yemen, members of the "axis of resistance" that Iran has long supported as part of its years-long struggle against Israel. #Hezbollah #Hamas #and #Houthi #officials

World Cup 2026: Ounahi fires Morocco to quarter-finals with decisive brace Morocco secured their passage to the quarter-finals with a 3-0 victory over Canada in Houston, with Selim Ounahi's double proving decisive. The Lions of the Atlas overcame a difficult first half to eventually overwhelm their North American hosts and progress as one of the tournament's standout sides. #World #Cup #2026 #Ounahi #fires

Drivers' Parade Returns to F1 Grid with Smaller, Faster Lego Race Cars The new Lego F1 minicars are smaller than last year and made with fewer bricks, but their top speed is now a blazing 15 mph. #Drivers #Parade #Returns #Grid #with

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce’s Vows and More Wedding Details Revealed Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding is already being called one of the most unforgettable celebrity events of the year, and now guests are revealing incredible new details from inside the star-studded celebration! After saying “I do” at New York City’s iconic Madison Square Garden on July 3, the newlyweds celebrated their big day surrounded by family, friends, and an A-list guest list that included Adam Sandler, who officiated the ceremony. #Taylor #Swift #Travis #Kelces #Vows

Media leadership unity in defying Trump’s assault on Free speech: standing tall against historic comparisons Jeff Sonnenfeld leads a group including Jeff Bewkes, Kay Koplovitz and Tom Glocer in congratulating media leaders for their remarkable unity. #Media #leadership #unity #defying #Trumps

How Do You Celebrate America’s 250-Year Experiment? However You Want. Away from the turmoil in Washington, Americans will mark July 4 in their own patriotic ways. Expect rodeos, line dancing, Tejano music and Led Zeppelin. #How #You #Celebrate #Americas #250

US 'royal wedding': Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry at Madison Square Garden US pop queen Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce officially tied the knot on Friday, triggering frenzied global attention around America's "royal wedding". The couple made no public announcement about their wedding plans and reportedly insisted that guests sign non-disclosure agreements. #royal #wedding #Taylor #Swift #and

250 years of US independence: How France helped turn the tide of the Revolutionary War After months of discreet support, France officially allied itself with the American revolutionaries in their war against the British Empire, a decision that would permanently alter the fate of both nations. #250 #years #independence #How #France

Disneyland Resort Welcomes One Billionth Guest Today, as the Disneyland Resort continues to celebrate seven decades of happiness for its 70th Celebration, The Happiest Place on Earth commemorated another historic milestone: welcoming the honorary one billionth guest and their family through the gates of Disneyland Park – a momentous occasion that few places in the world can claim. #Disneyland #Resort #Welcomes #One #Billionth

My America: Can we keep this great experiment? There are some who fear not, but I am optimistic. The students I meet are interested in defending their Constitution #America #Can #keep #this #great

World Cup 2026: Colombia secure last 16 spot with narrow victory over Ghana Colombia booked their place in the last 16 with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ghana in Kansas City. Jhon Arias' early goal proved decisive as the Cafeteros dominated proceedings but failed to add to their advantage, ultimately holding on through Ghana's second-half pressure. #World #Cup #2026 #Colombia #secure

World Cup 2026: Argentina survive epic Cape Verde scare after extra-time thriller Argentina eliminated a heroic Cape Verde side 3-2 in an extraordinary Round of 32 encounter at Miami after a pulsating extra-time period that tested the defending champions to their limit. The Albiceleste's resilience was matched only by the Blue Shaks' refusal to surrender, with the match swinging dramatically multiple times before Cristian Romero's 111th-minute header sealed Argentina's passage to the last 16. #World #Cup #2026 #Argentina #survive

Country Stars Turn Out for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Wedding Miranda Lambert, Kelsea Ballerini, Maren Morris and more were seen making their way to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding at Madison Square Garden in New York July 3. Miranda stepped out with husband Brendan McLoughlin and donned a black halter dress with lace detailing around the bodice and a matching pair of strappy black heels. #Country #Stars #Turn #Out #for

Jason Kelce, Austin Swift Roles in Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Wedding Revealed At Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding July 3, their respective brothers Austin Swift, 34, and Jason Kelce, 38, rounded out the wedding party as friends like Gigi Hadid, MGK and more looked on. #Jason #Kelce #Austin #Swift #Roles

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Are Married. Adam Sandler Was Their Officiant. After nearly three years of a public relationship, a proposal with enough florals to put the Garden of Eden to shame, and countless paparazzi shots around the world, Swift and Kelce got married on Friday, July 3 at Madison Square Garden. #Taylor #Swift #and #Travis #Kelce

Zoë! Gigi! Karlie! The Celebrities Are Heading to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding Dakota Johnson, Gigi Hadid, and Karlie Kloss are among the starry guests, close friends, and family joining Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce for their Madison Square Garden-set wedding day. #Zoë #Gigi #Karlie #The #Celebrities

World Cup 2026: Salah's Egypt edge Australia on penalties to reach last 16 Mohamed Salah coolly tucked away a panenka penalty as Egypt beat Australia 4-2 in a penalty shootout to clinch their first win in a World Cup knockout match, after their round of 32 match finished even at 1-1. They will face either Argentina or Cape Verde in the last 16. #World #Cup #2026 #Salahs #Egypt

The Most Lavish Celebrity Weddings, From the Royals to Taylor Swift We hear the couple has plans this weekend in New York City, as they look for their ever after. #The #Most #Lavish #Celebrity #Weddings

Who Made the Guest List for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding? After months of speculation, here’s who came to see Swift and Kelce say “I do” as they celebrate their nuptials in New York City. #Who #Made #the #Guest #List

Madonna, Daughter Lourdes Leon Share Candid Look into Relationship in New Song "The Test" On Madonna’s new album “Confessions II,” she included a duet with daughter Lourdes Leon entitled “The Test” in which they share rare insight into their mother-daughter relationship. #Madonna #Daughter #Lourdes #Leon #Share

‘A joy to watch’: World Cup fans embrace Les Bleus as Deschamps finally takes the brake off After 14 years of pragmatic football under their risk-averse manager Didier Deschamps, World Cup favourites France have unleashed their full attacking potential for his last tournament at the helm, to the delight of French and other fans in awe of a formidable armada that includes the likes of Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé and Michael Olise. #joy #watch #World #Cup #fans

It’s Day 1 of the Supreme Leader’s Funeral, and Allies Gather in Iran Foreign dignitaries paid their respects to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday as days of ceremonies got underway. #Its #Day #the #Supreme #Leaders

World Cup 2026 : VAR heartbreak for Croatia, Portugal through to next round Last minute VAR drama sent Croatia home after their equalizer was deemed offside against Portugal. Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first World Cup goal from a penalty. #World #Cup #2026 #VAR #heartbreak

Nashville residents pay for economic boom | FT #shorts Nashville was once a place where aspiring musicians chased their dreams. But a tourism boom, fuelled in part by the hit TV series Nashville, has transformed Music City. #Nashville #residents #pay #for #economic

Flying solo this summer: Emirates prepares to welcome more than 3,500 young travellers Emirates is preparing for one of the busiest time periods for its Unaccompanied Minors Service, as families begin their summer holidays before the new school year in Dubai. Over the next two weeks, Emirates will welcome more than 3,500 children who will travel independently using the acclaimed family-friendly service. #Flying #solo #this #summer #Emirates

Airbnb offered $750 to Americans to open up their homes during the World Cup—mostly women took it up and now they’re earning thousands The average host short-term rental host will get a $3,000 payday for renting out their space during the World Cup. Women are jumping on the opportunity. #Airbnb #offered #750 #Americans #open

World Cup 2026: Manzambi's brilliance guides Switzerland past Algeria Switzerland secured their passage to the last 16 with a disciplined 2-0 victory over Algeria in Vancouver, with goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye proving decisive. The Nati finally broke their curse in knockout football, while the Fennecs' tournament ended in disappointment after showing early promise. #World #Cup #2026 #Manzambis #brilliance

Nashville: the price of success | FT Film Nashville was once a place where aspiring musicians chased their dreams. But a tourism boom, fuelled in part by the hit TV series Nashville, has transformed Music City. #Nashville #the #price #success #Film

World Cup 2026: Ramos stoppage-time winner sends Portugal past Croatia into last 16 Portugal booked their place in the World Cup 2026 round of 16 after a 2-1 win over Luka Modric's Croatia in Toronto, decided by a stoppage-time goal from Gonçalo Ramos. Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates will face Spain on Monday. #World #Cup #2026 #Ramos #stoppage

Femicide and child rape in Cameroon: A justice system failing women and girls | DW News A surge in sexual violence against children is sparking anger across Cameroon, where weak enforcement and limited support systems leave families fighting for justice on their own. #dwcurrentaffairs #cameroon #africa For more news go to: http://www. #Femicide #and #child #rape #Cameroon

Princess Diana’s Nieces, Lady Eliza and Lady Amelia Spencer, Sparkle at Wimbledon in Gemstones The stylish royals turned heads with their matching outfits at Wimbledon on the second day of competition. #Princess #Dianas #Nieces #Lady #Eliza

'Iranians succeeded in making Strait of Hormuz primary issue rather than their nuclear programme' Delano D'Souza is pleased to welcome Scott Lucas, Professor of International Politics at the University College Dublin. Lucas argues that the centre of gravity has fundamentally shifted. #Iranians #succeeded #making #Strait #Hormuz

As a queer travel writer, I believe America at 250 has only become less safe for my community After completing an ambition to visit all 50 states, queer travel writer Lindsey Danis saw first-hand how the erosion of LGBTQ+ rights across the USA transformed their quest from joyful milestone to moral compromise. Now, anti-LGBTQ+ legislation is also reshaping where LGBTQ+ travelers are visiting. #queer #travel #writer #believe #America

World Cup 2026: Spain cruise into last 16 with win over Austria Spain booked their place in the World Cup last 16 with an emphatic 3-0 win over Austria on Thursday, producing another polished performance that rarely gave their opponents a foothold. #World #Cup #2026 #Spain #cruise

Why Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Donated $26 Million to Charity Ahead of Their Wedding Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce kicked off their celebrations with an impressively generous wedding gift for those in need. #Why #Taylor #Swift #and #Travis

Even as It Bombards Kyiv, Russia’s Wider Military Campaign Has Largely Stalled Moscow can still inflict serious damage, but its forces are suffering higher casualties than their Ukrainian counterparts, analysts say. #Even #Bombards #Kyiv #Russias #Wider

A 2-year taste of the office was enough to make 3 grads quit. Now they run a $13.2 billion investment firm: ‘We didn’t want a traditional job again’ The trio quit their grad scheme with $25K and no business plan to found Octopus Group, the firm behind Octopus Energy: "Everyone thought we were mad." #year #taste #the #office #was

Lil Wayne Speaks Out After Not Showing Up to Opening Night of His Tour After Lil Wayne ghosted fans during the opening night of his 20 Years of Carter Classics tour in Maine, he addressed his absence, despite 2 Chainz and a DJ making their sets. #Lil #Wayne #Speaks #Out #After

Monaco’s Princess Charlène and Prince Albert Had Everything at Their 2011 Wedding From gowns by Karl Lagerfeld and Giorgio Armani to a concert by The Eagles, the Grimaldi wedding brought the glamour of the old French Riviera back for one long weekend. #Monacos #Princess #Charlène #and #Prince

Vueling reveals Britain’s biggest travel turn-offs For many couples, a summer holiday is the ultimate relationship milestone. But millions of Brits are about to find out something new about their partner, whether they like it or not. #Vueling #reveals #Britains #biggest #travel

Republican Senate Candidates Start Their Own Super PACs to Gain Cash Advantage Most of the party’s top candidates are starting their own super PACs instead of relying on a powerful group run by Washington leaders. The move allows them to seize control of their financial destinies. #Republican #Senate #Candidates #Start #Their

5 of the Sweetest Things Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Have Said About Each Other Publicly Amid the hubbub about Swift and Kelce’s nuptials, it’s worth remembering what makes this couple so obsessed-over: their obvious adoration for each other. #the #Sweetest #Things #Taylor #Swift

The economics of women’s weight A new study suggests weight-loss drugs help women find work — and prompt men to leave their partners #The #economics #womens #weight

Karlie Kloss Addresses Her, Husband Josh Kushner's Ties to Trump Family Karlie Kloss, who counts Ivanka Trump as her sister-in-law following their respective marriages to brothers Josh Kushner and Jared Kushner, made rare comments about navigating politics and family. #Karlie #Kloss #Addresses #Her #Husband