The State Department has slashed by about 80% the fee for Americans to formally renounce their U.S. citizenship, reducing the cost from $2,350 to $450.

In our roundup of travel news this week, why social bathhouses are the hottest new wellness trend, the Portuguese chicken shop Chinese tourists are visiting thousands of miles to visit, plus travel chaos in the Middle East.

In our roundup of CNN Travel stories this week: five-star luxury in Turkey’s Paradise Bay, a fairytale castle with an underground Nazi complex, plus a bikini problem on an Australian bus.

Italy’s Constitutional Court has signaled support for a controversial law restricting citizenship by descent, a move that could block millions of people abroad from claiming Italian nationality.

Countries around the world are still working to safely return nationals stranded by war in the Middle East, with more evacuation flights set to take off in the coming days.

In our travel news roundup this week: the 200th anniversary of a revolutionary suspension bridge, Time Out’s best cities for 2026, plus what the Iran war means for your travel plans.

The world’s happiest countries for 2026, what travelers can expect in terms of rising air fares, plus United Airlines cracks down on noisy passengers. Here’s what’s happening in travel.

The nine are about to take up a historic dispute that goes to the core of American identity. From their personal vantage points and separate ideological approaches, they will decide if the concept of birthright citizenship, cemented in the Fourteenth Amendment, endures.

In travel news this week: a behind-the-scenes look at a “White Lotus” resort, the best places to retire in 2026, plus tips on avoiding vacation stress.

The robotics and manufacturing startup is building autonomous security systems and drones that can help protect the continent’s critical industries.

A new generation of African designers are bursting onto the global fashion scene, gaining recognition from top celebrities including Beyoncé, Alicia Keys, and Naomi Campbell.

Innovative transport systems and smart cities are being taking shape across the African continent.