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Thieves buy tickets before plundering necklace worth millions from Vienna museum

Police said the two men did not wear masks, paid to enter the museum and were clearly seen on surveillance cameras in Thursday's heist. Two men bought tickets to enter Vienna's Museum of Applied Arts (MAK) before smashing a display case, grabbing a 200-carat platinum and diamond necklace and walking away, police said on Friday. Austrian media said the Van Cleef and Arpels necklace, with 673 precious stones, was worth several million dollars.

Spanish government urges calm after Ceuta anti-migrant protesters clash with police

Spanish government urges calm after Ceuta anti-migrant protesters clash with police Spain's left-wing government called for calm in the North African enclave of Ceuta on Friday after protests over security escalated into clashes between locals and police, a month after a mass influx of migrants from Morocco triggered a Europe-wide alert. Spain's interior minister called for calm on Friday after residents of Ceuta clashed with police during protests against migrants who have remained in the...

From ukulele lessons to mahjong: 68% of travellers say a ‘skillcation’ could be life-changing

Travellers are also combining skillcations with another popular travel trend: the digital detox. Souvenirs are no longer just about postcards and magnets – travellers are now bringing home new skills and hobbies as well. This has been dubbed the ‘skillcation’ travel trend, and it has been gaining serious momentum this year.

Chinese officials say rescue efforts reach ‘critical phase’