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James Potok is escorted from the plane in a video posted on Twitter by a fellow passenger.

Social influencer arrested after coronavirus 'prank' forces plane to turn back

A Canadian man who dreams of becoming a "social-media star" stood up during a Westjet flight from Toronto to Jamaica and announced he thought he had the coronavirus.

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Instagrammer arrested after coronavirus 'prank' forces plane to turn back

Flight forced to turn back after would-be social media star's false claim about coronavirus.

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Coral Expeditions will circumnavigate Australia: Houtman Abrolhos Islands of the coast of Western Australia.

Coral Expeditions' cruise around Australia

The ship is departing from Darwin on November 7 on an epic 59-night journey.

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Inconvenient flights, poor infrastructure and high costs have long held back Brazil's tourism industry.

Come to Rio, get robbed: Brazil tourism's Instagram gaffe

In an embarrassing social media snafu, the Brazilian Tourist Board accidentally shared a critical Instagram post from a visitor.

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The lavatory sign on a Boeing 737-700 showing that it is occupied.

Passenger finds former British PM's passport, loaded gun in plane toilet

The British Airways plane was waiting to take off when a shocked passenger found a gun in the toilet.

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Diamond Princess anchors off the Yokohama Port near Tokyo.

What is the risk of coronavirus on cruise ships in Australia?

Being trapped aboard a large ship with infected passengers might be every cruise passenger's nightmare, but what are the chances of that happening on an Australian cruise?

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Grayson holds his new bear from Southwest.

No, you're crying: US airline goes the extra mile for a young passenger

When young Grayson lost his favourite teddy bear on a recent Southwest flight to New Orleans, his mother Chrissy Mulligan tried to locate it to no avail.

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Sydney Harbour hotel's $15 million makeover

Unrivalled and spectacular views of the Bridge can be enjoyed from many of Pier One's refurbished rooms and suites.

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Botswana has about 130,000 elephants nationwide and will allow 272 to be killed in 2020.

Botswana auctions off the right to hunt elephants

The government is offering seven packages of 10 elephants each.

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American Airlines is being sued after an Orthodox Jewish couple were removed from a flight, allegedly over 'offensive ...

Couple sues after being kicked off flight over 'offensive body odour'

An Orthodox Jewish couple is suing American Airlines for discrimination after being kicked off a flight over body-odour complaints and, they say, being humiliated.