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Deadly lightning strike kills three at busy Cambodia tourist spot

Cambodia's government have tried to play down the incident

The Independent UK

Gaza’s ancient past revealed as artefacts survive destruction and exile

Ancient artefacts from Gaza – amphorae, statues, mosaics, funerary steles and more – tell the story of 5,000 years of a civilisation, in a Paris exhibition that seeks to preserve a heritage on the brink of erasure.

Radio France Internationale

Jungle trekking, rainforests and the world’s largest orangutan sanctuary: why Malaysia is unmatched for outdoor adventure

Visitors can hike beautiful national parks, snorkel in crystal-clear waters and spend the night in a cave. Whatever you’re after, this part of the world isn’t short of fun activities to immerse yourself in

The Guardian - UK

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10 Alternative Travel Destinations For Indians to Consider Amid Turkey and Azerbaijan Boycott

Faced with shifting travel considerations regarding Turkey and Azerbaijan, Indian travellers have a wide array of welcoming and wonderful alternatives awaiting exploration.

International Business Times UK

South Korea’s female freedivers: TV has made stars of the haenyeo but what is their real story?

The craze for Korean culture has brought fame to the ‘women of the sea’, but not always to their benefit. Now they want to reclaim their stories to inspire a new generation

The Guardian - UK

Hagia Sophia restoration to protect 1,500-year-old Unesco ‘masterpiece’

Istanbul landmark’s most extensive works in years will include efforts to prevent earthquake damage

The Guardian - UK

HBC’s artworks and collections help us understand Canada’s origins — and can be auctioned off

The proposed liquidation of many of the Hudson’s Bay Company’s (HBC) collections that together trace over three centuries of Indigenous and European interaction across this continent represents a profound threat to Canada’s collective memory and identity.

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Eight epic train holidays for 2025 that prove it's the second golden age of travel

We’ve entered a second golden age of rail travel – here are the most noteworthy routes to know for 2025, to traverse everywhere from the South of America to Somerset

Evening Standard

New recommendations for regulating neurotechnology in Canada include protecting Indigenous rights

With Canada’s federal election behind us, we can now focus on a renewed commitment to our values and to economic growth. Both entail a commitment to the health and well-being of Canadians.

The Conversation

Nicaragua withdraws from UNESCO in protest at press freedom award

UNESCO has announced the withdrawal of Nicaragua from the U.N. cultural and educational body because of the awarding of a UNESCO prize celebrating press freedom to a Nicaraguan newspaper, La Prensa

The Independent UK

90 Fascinating Discoveries That Bring The Ancient World Back To Life, As Seen On This FB Page

Indiana Jones and Lara Croft would be jealous.

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Is my generation in need of reforming? I went to Gen Z bootcamp to find out

LET’S UNPACK THAT: As a Unesco-partnered non-profit launches a soft skills programme to fill a gap among those aged 16 to 25, Ellie Muir asks whether members of her generation – who are often represented as workshy phone addicts – require a complete overhaul, or if they’ve been failed by…

The Independent UK

Video of the moment ‘totemic’ Sycamore Gap tree was cut down played in court

Groundworker Daniel Graham and mechanic Adam Carruthers each deny two counts of criminal damage to the tree and Hadrian’s Wall.

Evening Standard

Sycamore Gap was totemic, trial of two men accused of chopping down tree is told

Groundworker Daniel Graham and mechanic Adam Carruthers each deny two counts of criminal damage to the tree and Hadrian’s Wall.

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The Independent UK

Sycamore Gap trial live: Friends accused of felling iconic tree blame each other, court told

Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers are on trial at Newcastle Crown Court accused of felling the Sycamore Gap tree

Euronews

Ankara's 'Modern Republic Capital Heritage' has been accepted onto the UNESCO Tentative List

Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced that Ankara has been accepted into the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List as an example of modern urbanisation and planned urbanisation.

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: A new generation of Maasai warriors is born in Kenya

Boys become warriors in an ancient initiation ceremony in Kenya’s Maasai community. This rite of passage is known as “Enkipaata.” It has been declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO but has had to adapt to modern times.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish-Palestinian poet on why it's important to keep talking about her home city

‘ANY Palestinian film is very significant to tell the Palestinian story,” poet Nada Shawa says. “I was invited to participate in this panel…

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The Independent UK

An English rugby team’s stadium plan sparks concern for beavers, bats and UNESCO designation

The city of Bath in southwest England loves its rugby

Euronews

Listen to some of the world’s most iconic sites with Sonic Heritage

Sonic Heritage captures the sounds of 270 UNESCO World Heritage sites — inviting us to tune in to some of the most culturally significant places on Earth.

The Conversation

Digging into an environmental scandal on the Isle of Man

I first spoke to freshwater scientist Calum MacNeil in February 2022. He explained to me that The Isle of Man – a self-governing island in the Irish Sea between the UK and and Ireland – was being cast as world’s only “all-nation” Unesco biosphere reserve.

The Conversation

Toxic chemical pollution continues on Isle of Man as government defends Unesco conservation status

The Isle of Man government has said it is “fully committed to environmental protection and transparency” regarding its Unesco biosphere status – despite admitting that legacy landfill sites are discharging hazardous chemical contaminants into the sea.

The Conversation

Pollution scientist talks to freshwater ecologist who warned of Isle of Man toxic silt dumps

The production and use of toxic synthetic chemicals called polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) were banned internationally more than 40 years ago. There is a great deal of evidence that they are carcinogens and hormone disrupters in mammals and can cause birth defects.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish island awarded prestigious status for its rich natural heritage

ONE of Scotland’s most visited islands has been recognised on the international stage for its heritage, rich biodiversity and sustainable…

Euronews

Golden mosaics and giant frescoes: 4 art-filled churches to visit in Europe this year

With captivating histories and artistic splendours, some of these incredible places of worship have also become key tourist attractions.

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