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

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

Nepal to waive climbing fees on 97 Himalayan peaks

The mountains are not currently popular climbing destinations, and are located in Nepal’s remote and poorly developed western provinces

Governments urge against all travel to Burkina Faso

The US, UK, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand have issued the highest-level travel advisories for the West African country due to rising threats from terrorism, armed conflict, and widespread instability

Healix International opens new Australian office

The company has chosen Melbourne for its “strong economy, skilled workforce, and regional connectivity”