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The UN's cultural organisation said Monday it recommended adding Stonehenge, the renowned prehistoric site in England, to its world heritage in danger list, in what would be seen as an embarrassment for London.

Australia must do more to save Great Barrier Reef from going on ‘in danger’ world heritage list; survey shows problem betting on the rise

The Great Barrier Reef needs urgent and sustained action to save it from the impact of climate change and other threats, UNESCO has told Australia.

Reef escapes being classed ‘in danger’ for now but the government must submit a progress report to World Heritage committee by February

Uuhai are bringing to the world their blend of traditional Mongolian folk with metal. Their music features the Morin Khuur, a traditional horse-headed violin with Khöömei singing, which is a form of throat singing listed by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage. Ahead of their Paris and Hellfest dates, their youngest…

As the sun sets over Zimbabwe's Matobo Hills, boys throw stones to chase baboons away.

From top bankers and politicians to students and factory workers, Vienna's popular sausage stands heaving with bratwurst and meaty delicacies are a longstanding cultural legacy they hope to have recognised by UNESCO. The owners of 15 stands in the Austrian capital have formed a lobbying group and applied last week…

The five villages of the Cinque Terre are determined to ensure the once sleepy area is not overwhelmed by mass tourism

From familly-friendly ships to romantic voyages for couples, here are the best ways to hop between multiple islands

Addition to Unesco’s ‘tentative’ world heritage listing is a big step forward, but questions remain over impact on tourism and land development

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