Travel Alert

Multiple European countries issue heat and thunderstorm alerts as dangerous temperatures and severe weather threaten travel and outdoor plans

Portugal has entered a state of alert until July 6 as extreme wildfire conditions prompt travel warnings, forest access bans, and emergency restrictions

Greece urges travelers to stay alert after firefighters responded to 40 wildfires in just 24 hours. The danger of wildfires remains high through October

Colombia will shut all land borders during the June 21 presidential runoff, triggering widespread traffic delays and heightened security across key regions

Japan has warned residents to prepare for heavy rain, strong winds and possible evacuations as the sixth typhoon of the year is rapidly approaching the country today

WHO update: The WHO says seven people became ill, including three deaths, in the hantavirus cluster on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. Human-to-human transmission may have occurred, report specialists. "Based on the current information, including how hantavirus spreads, WHO assesses the risk to the global population from this event as low"

After a freezing, snowy winter, New York shed its heavy coats and donned a particularly colorful spring with perfect weather. We set off on a journey through millions of flowers at Macy's, pop-up shops in SoHo, and one bowl of ramen that transported us to Japan. Travel alert: You're going to fall in love with the city all over again

Hantavirus originates in animals and also infects humans, although it is not transmitted between them. The dangerous virus can cause severe lung or kidney damage and even death. Here's how to recognize symptoms and reduce the risk of infection. Also: the bad news about treatment and mortality rates

Cruise alert: WHO is tracking a hantavirus outbreak on an Atlantic cruise, with one confirmed case, five suspected, and three deaths. Investigations and evacuations are underway. WHO: "We have informed our National Focal Points according to the International Health Regulations and a Disease Outbreak News for the public will be issued"

A large-scale public event in Seoul will cause "significant local disruptions" from midnight on March 18 to March 21. Expect: closed vehicle traffic, suspended bus routes, limited pedestrian access, and closed subway stations. Which artist is "responsible" for the expected madness?