Travelling

• Pop artist Charlie Puth will bring his “Whatever’s Clever!” tour to Asia from October 11–21, 2026, performing hits like "Attention" and "See You Again." • Puth's tour schedule includes multiple stops across Seoul, Manila, Yokohama, Taoyuan, and Hong Kong. • Hard rock legends Guns N' Roses are also scheduled to perform a major live show in Singapore on November 25, 2026.

Entry-exit system which replaces passport stamps with digital registration causing huge delays at border checksBritish passengers returning home via European airports should arrive three hours before their flights are due to depart, an airline boss has advised, amid concerns about new security procedures causing large queues.The EU entry-exit system (EES), which replaces passport stamps with a digital registration, has been gradually been introduced in Europe since October 2025 and became fully operational last month. Some have faced huge delays at border checks, airports have said. Continue reading...

Exclusive: Documents viewed by Guardian Australia reveal private prison contractor told staff ‘restraints must be used’ for all risk levelsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe American private prison company running Australia’s onshore immigration detention system has ordered that all detainees be handcuffed while travelling – regardless of whether they pose a risk – after a string of security lapses.More than a dozen escapes or attempted escapes have taken place since the Management and Training Corporation (MTC) began operating the immigration detention centres last March, having won a $2.3bn contract with the Department of Home Affairs. Continue reading...

Bypassing animal health certificate system by using cheaper pet passport issued abroad could backfire, experts sayBritish pet owners who want to take their furry friends elsewhere in Europe have been warned not to try to dodge expensive health certificates by using a pet passport issued abroad.Before Brexit, taking a cat, dog or ferret to the EU was relatively simple: the Pet Travel Scheme meant an animal needed a microchip, vaccination against rabies, a pet passport and, for dogs, there were also requirements concerning tapeworm treatment. Continue reading...