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34124 STORIES · UPDATED 83D AGOBangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport to expand auto-gate system to 31 more nationalities by end-August
- Thailand will expand automated passport gates at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport to 31 more nationalities by end-August 2026.
- The expansion targets easing peak-hour congestion, especially the 1pm-5pm rush with 5,000-6,000 arrivals per hour.
- Once operational, auto gates will process up to 53% of international arrivals, benefiting 6.5 million short-term visitors and 900,000 long-term visa holders annually.
- Selection of the 31 nationalities is based on entry rejection stats, the Henley Passport Index, and national security parameters.
- Suvarnabhumi handles up to 190,000 passengers daily in peak season, with international inbound averaging about 70,000 per day.
The Straits Times · 85d ago
Rains worsen the earthquake emergency in Colombia: water reached where the tremor did not finish collapsing
- A magnitude 7.4 earthquake hit western Colombia on Aug 10, 2026, epicenter San José del Palmar (Chocó).
- Official UNGRD balance: 289 dead and 143 missing from the quake.
- IDEAM warns heavy rains are hitting quake-hit zones, worsening the emergency with floods and landslides.
- Rain caused flooding in Quibdó and high tides in Buenaventura, affecting homes and shelters.
- IDEAM forecasts a drier, hotter September due to El Niño, raising fire risk in several departments.
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Read the full article on Google News — Colombia (nacional) (in Spanish)Google News — Colombia (nacional) · 85d ago · translated from Spanish
Direct and non-stop from Jalisco! Guadalajara International Airport announced new flight routes
- Guadalajara Airport (GDL) adds 4 new direct international routes starting December 2026.
- New routes: Washington Dulles (Dec 1), Atlanta (Dec 2), Medellín (Dec 2), and Guatemala City (Dec 4).
- These are the first non-stop flights from Guadalajara to these destinations, operated by Volaris.
- Airport traffic reached 11 million passengers by end of July 2026, driving route expansion.
- Expansion aims to boost tourism and trade with North, Central, and South America.
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Read the full article on Google News — Guadalajara (local) (in Spanish)Google News — Guadalajara (local) · 85d ago · translated from Spanish
AUTOP 2026 expected to move R$ 500 million in Fortaleza
Google Notícias — Fortaleza (cobertura local) · 85d ago · translated from Portuguese
Stabbing at the Malaga fair: "The boy collapsed, he lost a lot of blood"
Google News — Málaga (local) · 85d ago · translated from Spanish
Business Round takes place this Tuesday (18), in Florianópolis, between Rwandan businesspeople visiting Santa Catarina and Santa Catarina companies
Google Notícias — Florianópolis (cobertura local) · 85d ago · translated from Portuguese
Dubai airport opens new air-conditioned Uber and Careem lounge at DXB Terminal 3
Arabian Business · 85d ago
New American Airlines Policy Makes 24-Hour Refunds Brutal — Miss The Deadline By One Second And Cash Is Gone
- American Airlines now requires tickets be bought at least 168 hours before departure for a 24-hour refund.
- All timestamps are converted to UTC, so time zones don't affect eligibility for the refund window.
- Cancellation must occur within 24 hours of ticketing; missing by one second forfeits the cash refund.
- The new policy reverses American's 2017 rule that allowed refunds for tickets bought two days before travel.
- Delta and Alaska offer more generous 24-hour refund policies without the seven-day advance purchase requirement.
View from the Wing · 85d ago
Vancouver Fringe Festival 2026
- Vancouver Fringe Festival 2026 runs September 10–20, with an opening teaser on September 9.
- More than 80 shows across 16 venues on and off Granville Island mark the festival's 42nd year.
- Individual tickets start at $16; Fringe+ discounts and MultiBuy passes are available online.
- Over two-thirds of the 84 shows are by Vancouver-based artists, including Sophia Saugstad's Coming of Rage.
- Kids Fringe offers free child-friendly programming on September 12–13, and the Fringe Patio music series is free.
miss604.com · 85d ago
Green rail pass in Lisbon and Porto may eliminate the need to buy Navegante and Andante
- The Green Rail Pass (PFV) will be extended to urban train lines covered by Navegante and Andante passes in Lisbon and Porto.
- Train-only users can now choose to buy just the Green Rail Pass instead of the intermodal Navegante or Andante passes.
- Navegante and Andante passes remain unchanged and continue to exist with current conditions in their metropolitan areas.
- The PFV will be valid on the entire national rail network, except Alfa Pendular and 1st class Intercidades, as before.
- The PFV costs 20 euros per month and is expected to be available in Lisbon and Porto from September.
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Read the full article on RTP Notícias — País (public broadcaster) (in Portuguese)RTP Notícias — País (public broadcaster) · 85d ago · translated from Portuguese
Readers Seeing Strong Approvals For Citi Strata Elite — $2,300 In First-Year Value
- Citi Strata Elite card offers 75,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 in the first 3 months.
- First-year value is at least $2,325, including hotel, splurge, and Blacklane credits.
- Calendar-year credits can be claimed twice in the first cardmember year, boosting value.
- Citi generally approves only one card every 8 days and max two within 65 days.
- You must not have earned a Strata Elite bonus in the past 48 months to qualify.
View from the Wing · 85d ago
Tacna airport suspends flights to Lima for the third consecutive day after rains
- Tacna airport canceled flights to Lima for a third straight day due to heavy rain and low visibility.
- Cancellations began Saturday, Aug 15; Sunday saw one flight return and five departures canceled.
- Senamhi forecasts continued rain, fog, and wind in Tacna and Moquegua through the coast and highlands.
- Daily rainfall accumulations of 1-7 mm are expected, with higher amounts in localized areas.
- A huaico (mudslide) fell in Morro Sama district after over six hours of continuous rain on Sunday.
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Read the full article on Google News — Lima (local) (in Spanish)Google News — Lima (local) · 85d ago · translated from Spanish
Faith No More adds reunion concert in Brazil
- Faith No More added a reunion show in Rio de Janeiro on Jan. 15, 2027, with System of a Down also on the bill.
- Presales for the Brazil show start Tuesday at 10 a.m. Brasilia Time; general sale begins Friday at noon Brasilia Time.
- The band ended a 10-year hiatus in July 2026; they last performed live in 2016.
- Previous comeback attempts were canceled due to COVID-19 and frontman Mike Patton's mental health issues.
- Faith No More's 2027 plans also include January and February dates in Australia and New Zealand with System of a Down.
98KUPD · 85d ago
Solomun to perform at Brunch Electronik's mega birthday party in Lisbon
Google Notícias — Lisbon (cobertura local) · 85d ago · translated from Portuguese
Gridlock on the Avenida Marítima in Las Palmas due to accidents and the closure of the GC-3
- Heavy southbound gridlock hit Las Palmas' Avenida Marítima on Monday afternoon, with drivers stuck over an hour for just meters.
- Two collisions, including a three-vehicle rear-end crash near Ciudad de la Justicia, caused the congestion; no injuries were reported.
- The GC-3 ring road closure for waterproofing works on the Guiniguada viaduct diverted thousands of daily vehicles onto the Avenida Marítima.
- The GC-3 closure has lasted 10 days, and traffic jams occurred even during a holiday period with lighter usual traffic.
- Police confirmed traffic was freed and circulation was expected to gradually return to normal after the incidents.
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Read the full article on Google News — Las Palmas (local) (in Spanish)Google News — Las Palmas (local) · 85d ago · translated from Spanish
Sydney airport set for 20 year expansion project
- Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport's 20-year Master Plan 2045 was approved by the Australian government.
- The expansion targets a capacity of over 72 million annual passengers, nearly doubling 2025's 42.5 million.
- Planned works include a northern extension to Terminal 1, a southern expansion, and merging T2 and T3.
- The project is expected to boost the airport's annual economic contribution to about $70 billion AUD and support 105,000 new jobs.
- A preliminary draft of the Master Plan was opened for public consultation in September 2025.
independent.co.uk · 85d ago
Over 100k fans attend London’s inaugural Crystal Palace Bowl
- London's inaugural Palace Bowl Presents drew over 100,000 fans across three weeks.
- More than 60 artists performed 12 shows spanning 15 nationalities and multiple genres.
- Headliners included Grace Jones, Tom Jones, Gary Numan, Bastille, Davido, and Lenny Kravitz.
- The series hosted the first international Roots Picnic, plus Mahrajan, Gospel Garden, and City Pop Waves.
- Palace Bowl Presents will return to Crystal Palace Bowl in 2027.
The Music Universe · 85d ago
A fire at Fnac on Barcelona's La Rambla forces the closure of L3 metro access
- A fire broke out at the Fnac store on Barcelona's La Rambla on 17 August 2026.
- The fire forced the closure of L3 metro access due to a large smoke column outside.
- The incident occurred around 17:20 between Plaça Catalunya and Carrer Tallers.
- Seven fire crews and Guardia Urbana vehicles responded and cordoned off the area.
- The fire was caused by an electrical transformer fault, with no people affected.
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Read the full article on Google News — Barcelona (local) (in Spanish)Google News — Barcelona (local) · 85d ago · translated from Spanish
SkyUp strengthens connections with Moldova: new route from Milan Bergamo
Google News — Milan (local) · 85d ago
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