Ex-Newcastle star Allan Saint-Maximin ‘QUITS Saudi after just one season to join Jose Mourinho in shock transfer’
ALLAN SAINT-MAXIMIN has quit Saudi Arabia after a year to join Fenerbahce on loan. The winger made a £30milllion switch from Newcastle to Al-Ahli last…
Allan Saint-Maximin has joined Fenerbahce on loanHe received a warm welcome as he landed in Istanbul ahead of completing the move
He signed a three-year deal but is back in Europe after just a season, signing for Turkish giants Fenerbahce on loan.
The deal does not include an option to buy however so Saint-Maximin could play in the Saudi Pro League in future.
But this season Saint-Maxmimin will be tasked with helping Fenerbahce win the league after they missed out on top spot by just three points to fierce rivals Galatasaray last season.
Detectives have charged an alleged coordinator of a contract killing after uncovering what they claim was a murder plot in December last year. NSW Police…
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/a-person-in-a-scarf-standing-by-christmas-decor-right-a-person-standing-outside-a-christmas-store.jpg?id=54185642&width=1200&height=800&coordinates=96%2C0%2C96%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>If you're dreaming of a <a href="https://www.narcity.com/11-super-christmassy-places-in-canada-that-everyone-should-visit-at-least-once" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christmas vacation</a>, you'll want to pack your bags and head to this glittering city that's a road trip away from Montreal. </p><p>The destination was named among the best 18 Christmas vacay spots in the world and with its historic streets, twinkling shops and endless festive activities, it's easy to see why.</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/B5yulDIhe2k/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=be2f1821-d743-4dfa-a029-c96946553dd3" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p><a href="https://www.narcity.com/canada-romantic-cities-quebec-city-winter-getaway" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Québec City</a> ranked at number two on the list of the <a href="https://travel.usnews.com/rankings/best-christmas-vacations/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">best Christmas vacation spots in the world by U.S. News</a>. According to the article, the destination is the "next best thing" to a European holiday and is full of Christmas magic.<br/></p><p>"Come December, the quaint stone buildings and narrow, winding streets of Old Québec, outfitted with decorations and lights, inspire glee," U.S. News says.</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CXrROJslwdo/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=27f855f0-aaac-4a00-b312-3c44096c1db2" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>"Race down a thrilling toboggan run at lightning speed, try seasonal German delicacies like gingerbread and mulled wine at the German Christmas Market or go ice skating at Place D'Youville."</p><p>According to <a href="https://www.quebec-cite.com/en/what-to-do-quebec-city/december#:~:text=Marvel%20at%20the%20Illuminated%20Neighbourhoods&text=Petit%2DChamplain%20and%20Place%2DRoyale,of%20wonder%20on%20December%20weekends." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Québec Cité</a>, "<a href="https://www.quebec-cite.com/en/what-to-do-quebec-city/events/christmas-at-the-quartier-petit-champlain" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Petit-Champlain</a> and Place-Royale are among the best places to immerse yourself in the holiday atmosphere."</p><p>You can also sail down the toboggan run at Fairmont Le Château Frontenac and enjoy a horse-drawn carriage through the dazzling streets.</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/C1LH9mELS5i/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=a9305900-5a2a-48e3-8be5-616d7cf49627" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p><a href="https://www.narcity.com/best-place-for-christmas-in-canada-quebec-city" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Québec City</a> was the only Canadian city to make the list of the best Christmas vacations. Prague topped the list, and the Maldives ranked third.</p><p>The destinations were chosen based on factors like culture, seasonality and entertainment options, as well as reader votes.</p><p>If you're looking for European charm and Christmas magic without going too far, you may want to head to Québec City this holiday season.</p><p><a href="https://www.quebec-cite.com/en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Québec Cité Website</a></p><p></p>
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/a-woman-hugging-a-man-at-a-quebec-hotel.jpg?id=61194297&width=1245&height=700&coordinates=0%2C0%2C0%2C0"/><br/><br/><p><a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/canada-unsafe-united-states-travel" target="_blank">Relations between the United States and Canada</a> are a little rocky at the moment, but one corner of Quebec is offering Americans something a lot softer: a hug.</p><p><strong></strong>A short tourism ad from Quebec's Eastern Townships is making waves online — and if the comments are any indication, it’s already melting hearts across the border.</p><p>The 30-second Tourism Eastern Townships spot, which debuted on May 28, 2025, features a nervous American traveller approaching a hotel reception desk in Quebec. "Sorry, I don't speak French. I'm just visiting," he says. Then, in a whisper: "I'm American." </p><p>Without hesitation, the receptionist hits a red button under the counter, opens a hidden gate, and walks over to give him a full-on hug.</p> <blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKw1eXsCgGn/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=41f4c3e7-5c19-4d21-ac2a-db2efddaa10b" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script> <p>The ad is part of a new campaign called "Come Hug It Out," launched by Tourism Eastern Townships to remind Americans they're welcome, even amidst <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/tariffs" target="_self">ongoing trade tensions between Canada and the United States</a>.</p><p>The video was posted just a few weeks after a <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/canada-unsafe-united-states-travel" target="_blank">Leger survey</a> found that 58% of Quebecers revealed they did not feel welcome in the United States.</p><p>"Americans are more than tourists, they're part of our story," said Isabelle Charlebois, the region's tourism director, in a <a href="https://www.easterntownships.org/press/press-releases/1528/the-eastern-townships-targets-american-travellers-with-a-heartfelt-invitation" target="_blank">press release</a>. "This is our way of saying we appreciate you and we can't wait to welcome you again."</p><p>The campaign, produced with Montreal-based agency La Bande, is airing in key U.S. markets like New York and New England on platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and connected TV. It highlights more than just travel deals or scenery — it’s pitching a feeling.</p><p>With a strong U.S. dollar, beautiful landscapes, and an easy drive from states like Vermont and Massachusetts, the Eastern Townships have long been a go-to for American road-trippers looking for a peaceful but not-too-foreign getaway. However, tourism from the U.S. has slowed in recent months.</p><p>On social media, viewers didn't hold back. Some said they teared up, others shared memories of past trips, and many promised to visit soon.<br/><br/>"Kindness lives in Canada. I cannot stress how much I appreciate our neighbours to the North," wrote one Instagram user.</p><p>"This American in Texas would like a Canadian hug, please," another added.</p><p>Actress Sharon Stone chimed in too, leaving the <a href="https://www.tvanouvelles.ca/2025/07/09/sharon-stone-commente-une-publicite-devenue-virale-de-tourisme-cantons-de-lest-offrant-du-reconfort-aux-americains-oui-nous-avons-besoin-dun-calin-ecrit-lactrice" target="_blank">following comment under the Instagram post</a>: "Thanks we need a hug."</p><p>While politics between the North American nations remain tense, Quebec's message to American travellers is simple: the door is still open.</p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p><p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em></p>
