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Sweden says children under the age of 2 should not be exposed to any digital screens

From powder-soft beaches and family-friendly resorts to Unesco-listed forests and lush volcanic landscapes, the Canary Islands offer something for every taste. Here’s our guide to its seven diverse isles

The zinc covering the roofs of central Paris has given the French capital's skyline its distinctive grey hue for almost two centuries.

The French culture ministry wants to etch the unique zinc-plated rooftops of Paris and their workers in the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Though iconic, the roofs are often criticised for their inadaptability to hot temperatures brought on by climate change.

Dotting East Africa’s Swahili coast, Zanzibar, Lamu and Mombasa are synonymous with pristine waters and white sandy beaches. But many tourists are unaware that these UNESCO World Heritage Sites were the scene of a gruesome chapter in history. For centuries, the Swahili coast was central to the slave trade.

Conservationists and academics have condemned the trend as a ‘disaster waiting to happen’

One of the Seven Wonders of the World, the ancient city of Petra in Jordan welcomes several hundred thousand tourists each year. It dates back to 300 BC and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. For centuries, Bedouins have inhabited its caves, but many have recently been…

Forth Bridge and St Kilda are among the UK heritage sites that are most at risk of being impacted by climate change

Designed by Senoner Tammerle Architekten, hotel Santnerpass Hütte offers the perfect off-grid retreat amid a Unesco-protected landscape