South Korea reports a rise in domestic measles cases linked to overseas travel

Health authorities are urging travellers to get vaccinated after a spike in cases linked to trips to measles hotspots, including Vietnam, South Africa, Uzbekistan, Thailand, Italy, and Mongolia

Air Canada strike continues to affect passengers

Hundreds of thousands of passengers have been affected by Air Canada’s unionised flight attendants’ decision to strike after contract talks with the carrier failed

Vietnam updates health insurance coverage guidance

New decree allows, for the first time, health insurance coverage for outpatient visits outside the registered coverage area

Japan tightens tourism rules amid record visitor surge

A weakening yen and surging visitor numbers have boosted Japan’s tourism economy but also sparked measures to curb overcrowding and protect cultural heritage

Two cruise passengers drown in separate incidents at Carnival’s new Bahamas resort

The incidents have raised concerns over guest safety protocols at newly developed private cruise destinations catering to an ageing passenger demographic

Wildfires rage across Europe

The Iberian Peninsula and the Balkans battle devastating blazes as emergency services work to contain them