Space & Safety: A SpaceX Starship test flight ended in an explosion in the Indian Ocean after engine trouble and a failed booster boost-back burn, a reminder that “progress” in space travel still comes with risk. Climate & Travel Costs: Greece’s mountains are seeing rapidly shrinking snowfall, and researchers say the change since the mid-1980s is already reshaping local winter economies. Solar Storm Watch: Scientists warn the Sun could be overdue for an “S-class” superflare that may disrupt satellites, power grids and communications—something travellers and operators should keep an eye on. Cruise Rules: P&O Cruises is flagging strict medication bans for Japan and the Arabian Gulf, with penalties that can be severe if codeine-containing products are brought in. Beach Reality Check: Tenerife’s La Pinta beach is closed again after bacteria levels triggered a no-swim order. Tourism Culture: In Xi’an, international students donned hanfu to explore a Tang Dynasty cultural block, showing how travel is increasingly built around immersive experiences. Local Life: Memorial Day parades and ceremonies are rolling out across the US, with Portsmouth calling its route “especially rare.”