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11 Places That Went From Tourist Hotspots to Ghost Towns

Travel trends can change surprisingly fast, but some destinations experience an even more dramatic fate. Once packed with visitors, hotels, and thriving local businesses, these places eventually emptied because of disasters, economic collapse, conflict, or changing industries. Today, many stand frozen in time, attracting curious travelers interested in history rather…

Budget and the Bees

Europe's tallest dam survived one of history's deadliest engineering disasters, but nearly 2,000 people below did not

On the night of 9 October 1963, one of the worst dam-related disasters in European history unfolded in northern Italy. A massive section of Monte Toc collapsed into the Vajont Reservoir, displacing millions of cubic metres of water in seconds. The resulting wave rose hundreds of metres above the reservoir,…

The Times of India

Chad to withdraw from International Criminal Court

In tonight's edition: Chad is pulling out of the International Criminal Court, accusing it of bias against Africa. Also, in Madagascar, nearly 200 people have been reported missing this year. Finally, centuries-old medinas in the Comoros have gained UNESCO World Heritage status.

France 24

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UN lists South Sudan antelope route as heritage in danger

PARIS (FRANCE) - The United Nations has fast-tracked a vast antelope migration path in South Sudan onto its list of World Heritage in Danger, in the young nation's first such listing.

Bangkok Post

Brazil's Amazonia theatres earn World Heritage status

BRASíLIA - Unesco on Monday added Brazil's Theatro da Paz and Teatro Amazonas to its World Heritage list.

Bangkok Post

Britain's Largest Telescope Faces Axe as Scientists Warn Jodrell Bank Cuts Are 'National Self-Harm'

Jodrell Bank Observatory, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, risks closure by 2028 due to funding cuts, threatening its role in UK radio astronomy and impacting thousands of scientists.

International Business Times UK

Armed conflict and construction force six world heritage sites onto Unesco ‘danger’ list

Three sites have been be placed on Unesco’s ‘List of World Heritage in Danger’ on an emergency basis

The Independent UK

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UNESCO grants World Heritage status to Sarnath

Sarnath, the ancient Buddhist site where Lord Buddha is believed to have delivered his first sermon, has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, becoming India's 45th World Heritage Site. The recognition highlights India's rich civilisational heritage and is expected to boost Buddhist tourism, cultural diplomacy and global awareness…

The Economic Times

Stranded tourists evacuated from China's famed Jiuzhaigou World Heritage site after mudslides, heavy rain

HONG KONG - China ⁠evacuated ⁠stranded tourists from the Unesco World Heritage site of Jiuzhaigou on Monday after mudslides triggered by heavy rain, state broadcaster CCTV reported, as authorities issued ‌the highest flash-flood alert for parts of the country in the wake of Typhoon Noul.

Bangkok Post

Threatened by fire, Bordeaux is 'ready for anything': mayor

The mayor of Bordeaux in southwest France said on Sunday authorities had no current plans to evacuate the UNESCO-listed city due to raging forest fires but were "ready for anything."

Radio France Internationale

Morning Mail: Israeli siblings owed Australian protection; Europe’s tough wildfire fight; swimmers win gold in Glasgow

Trio able to seek protection over Gaza fears; authorities battle massive blazes in France and Spain; swimmers boost Commonwealth Games medal haul

The Guardian - AU

Joy in Greece as Mount Olympus joins Unesco list of world heritage sites

Mythical home of the ancient Greek gods designated alongside the D-day landing beaches in Normandy

The Guardian - UK

UNESCO adds France's D-Day landing beaches, Greece's Mount Olympus to World Heritage List

UNESCO has added France’s D-Day landing beaches and Greece’s Mount Olympus to its World Heritage List, during a UN committee meeting in South Korea reviewing dozens of nominations.

Radio France Internationale

Mount Olympus and D-Day beaches added to UNESCO World Heritage List

Greece's mythical mountain, Normandy's D-Day beaches and Japan's ancient capitals are among the latest sites recognised by UNESCO for their outstanding universal value.

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Bangkok Post

D-Day Normandy beaches now Unesco heritage site

PARIS - ⁠The ⁠Normandy D-Day beaches where Allied forces landed on June 6, 1944, ‌to fight Adolf Hitler's Nazi troops and go on to liberate France have become a Unesco protected world heritage site, the ⁠United Nations body said on Sunday.

France 24

UNESCO adds Normandy's D-Day landing beaches to World Heritage List

The D-Day landing beaches in Normandy were added to UNESCO's World Heritage List Sunday. The 80-kilometre stretch of coastline in northwest France served as the site for Allied forces' landing in Europe in June 1944, marking a decisive moment in the war against Nazi Germany and its fascist allies in…

The Independent UK

Mount Olympus and Normandy’s D-Day beaches join Unesco World Heritage List

Being added to the list means the historical sites are eligible for added protection

Bangkok Post

Senate panel pushing Pha Taem, Sam Phan Bok onto global tourism map

UBON RATCHATHANI - A Senate committee has pledged support for improving transport links, tourism infrastructure and public information in Ubon Ratchathani, to raise the profile of Pha Taem National Park and strengthen Ubon Ratchathani Geopark's bid for Unesco Global Geopark status.

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UNESCO adds West Bank site, Lebanese castles to World Heritage List despite Israeli opposition

UNESCO added a major archaeological site in the West Bank and a group of historic castles in southern Lebanon to its World Heritage List, defying Israeli objections and reigniting a long-running dispute over the intersection of cultural heritage and politics in the region.

The Independent UK

The ancient Buddhist site of Sarnath that has been added to the World Heritage list, in photos

Photos show worshipers at Sarnath, an ancient Buddhist site in the northern Indian city of Varanasi where the Buddha delivered his first sermon. The location was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List on Saturday.

Bangkok Post

Thailand celebrates ninth World Heritage site

Thailand celebrated a major cultural milestone on Saturday as the Unesco World Heritage Committee approved the inscription of Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan in Nakhon Si Thammarat as a World Cultural Heritage site.

The Independent UK

Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp among new additions to join UNESCO's World Heritage List

The Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia, a centuries-old porcelain center in eastern China and tidal flats in western South Korea were among several sites added to the World Heritage List on Saturday at a U.N. committee meeting in South Korea

Euronews

Revealed: The best 'trip-maxxing' routes for a four-city European break

‘Trip-maxxing’ is the travel trend du jour, and new research has revealed the best multi-city routes across Europe, combining short journey times, affordable accommodation, vibrant nightlife and world-class attractions to help travellers make the most of a single trip.

The Guardian - UK

‘No time to waste’: Greece bids for Mount Olympus to be included on Unesco list of world heritage sites

Officials have long lobbied for peak that rises 2,918 metres above sea level to be given coveted designation

The Economic Times

UNESCO lists world heritage sites in Lebanon, West Bank as in danger

UNESCO has placed Beaufort Castle in Lebanon and Sebastia in the West Bank on its endangered list. The Lebanese castle faces threats from ongoing conflict and Israeli military actions. Sebastia's integrity is endangered by Israeli expropriation and development plans. These sites were added after votes by all 196 member states…

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