GOP plan to sell more than 3,200 square miles of federal lands is found to violate Senate rules
WASHINGTON — A plan to sell more than 3,200 square miles of federal lands has been ruled out of Republicans’ big tax and spending cut bill after…
UK’s most in-demand coastal town is ‘perpetual holiday’ with miles of sandy beaches
Bournemouth has been named the most in-demand coastal location for buyers, with its stunning natural beauty, extensive green spaces, and appealing property market all contributing…
Tourists from huge European country flood Canary Islands and it’s not just Brits
The Canary Island set a new benchmark for international tourism, despite ongoing anti-tourist protests - and holidaymakers from one EU country in particular make up…
Spaniards with water guns take aim at tourism’s effect on housing
BARCELONA, Spain — Protesters used water pistols against unsuspecting tourists in Barcelona and on the Spanish island of Mallorca on Sunday as demonstrators marched to demand a…
Waterfalls, wildlife and cosy cafe in little-known UK forest trail that locals love
Hafren Forest is a haven of peace and beauty, with its cascading waterfalls, wildlife, and trails that take you through ancient woodland and to the…
Money not infertility, UN report says: Why birth rates are plummeting | Demographics News
Millions of people around the world are unable to have the number of children they desire, and financial constraints, lack of quality healthcare and gender…
New York City mayoral race: All you need to know | Elections News
In the New York City mayoral race, a young immigrant who identifies as a democratic socialist is taking on a centrist former governor from a…
Spanish region named ‘mini Britain’ home to more Brits than Bath and Chester
This Andalusian village is considered a "mini-Britain". But while Brits have long lived in harmony with locals in the area, the country's housing crisis is…
Underrated little UK town named one of Britain’s happiest places to live
A market town in Worcestershire has been crowned as one of the top three happiest places to live thanks to its scenic beauty, accessibility and…
‘I visited Orlando’s newest £7bn theme park and one new thing blew everyone away’
Universal Orlando Resort’s Epic Universe in Florida has opened its doors – with five new worlds to explore within – so naturally I went along…
Social housing complaints soar and watchdog warns of ‘simmering anger’
Kathryn ArmstrongBBC NewsGetty ImagesComplaints about substandard living conditions in social housing are now more than five times higher than they were five years ago, a…
Rep. Judy Chu and advocates push FEMA for more housing assistance for Eaton Fire survivors
Federal agencies must do more to house struggling victims from January’s Eaton Fires, Rep. Judy Chu (D-Monterey Park) and advocacy groups argued Tuesday.Chu hosted a…
Israeli strikes kill more than 50 as school and housing hit | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Attacks on civilian infrastructure rising amid Israel’s ‘intensified’ offensive on battered enclave.Israeli attacks on northern Gaza are reported to have killed more than 50 people…
Unfinished housing sites may be taken off developers under new rules
Developers who leave housing sites unfinished for years could see their land handed over to local councils under new rules aimed at getting new homes…
Failure of Skid Row landlord ‘canary in the coal mine’ for other homeless housing in Los Angeles, report says
The failure of one of Skid Row’s largest homeless housing providers represents a dire warning for the viability of supportive housing in Los Angeles, according…
Coachella Valley charts path forward for California with affordable housing
PALM SPRINGS — Along the main thoroughfare of this desert city, just a block from a vibey, adults-only hotel and a gastropub serving boozy brunches, a new…
Traditional UK seaside town named one of the best places to live in Britain
Long overshadowed by its historic neighbour, this seaside town in East Sussex has become a coveted hub thanks to its booming culinary scene and convenient…
‘Exploding inequality’: The fight for the hearts and minds of Poland’s left | Elections News
Krakow, Poland – As Adrian Zandberg, leader of Poland’s left-wing Razem (Together) party, prepared to speak to the large crowd at his rally in one of…
‘New paradigm’: A fractured Portugal votes again, amid corruption cloud | Elections
Lisbon, Portugal — Portugal is summoning its citizens to vote in their third general elections in three years on May 18, amid rapid shifts to…
Newsom throws support behind housing proposals to ease construction and reform permitting restrictions
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday threw his support behind two bills that would streamline housing development in urban areas, saying it was “time to get…