Some trips fade fast. Others stay vivid for years. From Arctic Norway and the Serengeti to Machu Picchu, Antarctica, Cappadocia, Kyoto, Petra, Patagonia, the Camino, and the Taj Mahal, these 12 experiences stand out for wonder, atmosphere, and lasting emotional impact.

By Will Dunham WASHINGTON, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Astronomers have observed a white dwarf - a highly compact Earth-sized stellar ember - that is creating a colorful shockwave as it moves through space,

Rivalries between major Bangladeshi political parties have simmered ahead of elections scheduled in February 2026. After supporters of Bangladesh's two main parties brawled at a mosque in October, old photos circulated online with a false claim they showed the aftermath of the fight. One of the pictures was in fact taken in Afghanistan, while the rest show the aftermath of a gas explosion at a mosque in Bangladesh in 2020.