The world just experienced its hottest April on record, extending an 11-month streak in which every month set a temperature record, the European Union's climate change monitoring service said on Wednesday. Each month since June 2023 has ranked as the planet's hottest on record, compared with the corresponding month in previous years, the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) said in a monthly bulletin. People walk as water is sprayed by a system to alleviate the high temperatures caused by a heat wave, at the Gerardo Barrios square, in San Salvador, El Salvador, March 27, 2024. REUTERS/Jose Cabezas Including April, the world's average temperature was the highest on record for a 12-month period - 1.61 degrees Celsius above the average in the 1850-1900 pre-industrial period. S...
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There is a viral aeroplane sleeping hack circulating online. But you should better avoid this for many reasons. Sleep experts at WinstonsBeds.com have revealed that the hack is unsafe and can increase the risk of back pain and blood clots. Over 60% of air travellers experience below-average or very poor sleep on flights, but a new online hack making the rounds on social media claims to have the answer. It involves the passenger putting their knees up and strapping the seatbelt buckle around their ankle. This is said to make plane journeys more comfortable for travellers by keeping their bent legs in place as they doze off. Despite the hack being praised online, the experts are warning jet-setters not to copy the hack because of safety concerns. If the plane hits turbulence, h...
Read MoreAnantara launches second luxury railway carriage in South Central Vietnam The Vietage by Anantara has introduced a second railway carriage, which will operate a daily return journey between Nha Trang and Quy Nhon commencing its first journey on 15th May 2024. Building on the resounding success of the existing carriage running every day between Da Nang and Quy Nhon, the new custom-designed addition will connect the renowned coastal city of Nha Trang served by Cam Ranh International Airport, offering timeless luxury travel experiences through South-Central Vietnam. Heralding a new age of slow and sustainable travel, the five-hour journeys meander through the picturesque Vietnamese countryside, transporting guests into a world of glamour and nostalgia with all the comforts of mo...
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