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10th Huawei ICT Competition Concludes with Student Winners from 49 Countries and Regions and a Record 220,000 Participants

SHENZHEN, China, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Closing & Awards Ceremony of the 10th Huawei ICT Competition Global Final was held today in Shenzhen. This year's competition attracted more than 220,000 university students and faculty members from over 2,000 institutions across more than 100 countries and regions, making it…

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Luxury for less: Where to find the best-value five-star hotels in Europe

The latest Hotel Price Index has also revealed all the money-saving tips you need to know about when booking.

Euronews

The Wikimedia Foundation Shared 24 Photos Of Historic Landmarks That Prove The Past Still Has Plenty To Say

There’s something special about old buildings, ancient ruins, historic streets, and quiet monuments that were standing long before most of us ever picked up a camera. They may look like everyday landmarks to locals, but through the right lens, they can suddenly feel like scenes from another time. That is…

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In 1854, wooden stakes in a Swiss lake exposed the everyday lives of prehistoric farmers

A drought in 1853-54 revealed ancient wooden stakes in Swiss lakes. These led to the discovery of prehistoric pile-dwelling settlements. These sites offer a unique window into the everyday lives of early European farming communities. They showcase homes, food, tools, and farming practices. The discoveries changed how archaeologists studied prehistoric…

The Times of India

River cruise boom: why holidays on the water are trending

River cruises are evolving from a niche product into a key part of Europe's travel market. Rising demand on the German Rhine is increasing pressure on infrastructure.

Euronews

Guadalajara: A travel guide to the 2026 World Cup host city

Mexico's second-largest city is hosting its third men's World Cup after previously staging matches in 1970 and 1986.

Euronews

Typhoon Jangmi damages parts of Japan’s 17th century Himeji castle

Damage was discovered during routine inspection at 17th-century castle site in Hyogo prefecture

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“632 Years To Build”: 15 Most Stubborn Structures In History

From a cathedral frozen in time for 300 years to a skyscraper still unfinished after 4 decades, these are the 15 longest construction projects in history.

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Locals gear for Unesco visit

Chiang Mai has reported over 80% readiness ahead of a key Unesco heritage assessment visit in August.

Bangkok Post

Influential French philosopher Morin dies at age 104

French philosopher Edgar Morin, who gained international renown for his theory of complex thought, has died at the age of 104.

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Edgar Morin, France's 'intellectual grandfather', dies aged 104

For the French, Morin was above all an intellectual guide, developing a holistic, cross-disciplinary approach to the major issues of our time. Abroad, he was best known as the creator of 'cinéma vérité' with his 1961 film Chronicle of a Summer.

Euronews

From fairytale towns to secret islands: Europe’s hidden gem travel destinations for 2026

Forget the crowds of Paris, Rome and Barcelona. From truffle-filled medieval villages in Croatia to peaceful Italian lake islands, these under-the-radar European destinations prove the continent still has plenty of secrets left to uncover.

Euronews

What archaeologists found beneath Anyang: China's most advanced Bronze Age city just got more complex

There is a field in Anyang, Henan Province, in central China, that archaeologists have been digging carefully for nearly a century. Beneath it lies Yinxu, the Ruins of Yin, the last capital of the Shang Dynasty, which ruled China from approximately 1600 to 1046 BCE and represents the earliest archaeologically…

The Times of India

Wat Pho marks Vesak Day with Sri Lanka, Nepal

The embassies of Sri Lanka and Nepal in Thailand, in collaboration with Wat Pho, also known as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, jointly hosted celebrations on Thursday for International Vesak Day 2026, marking the global observance recognised by Unesco and the United Nations.

Bangkok Post

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Meet the man trying to get Unesco status for Scottish morning rolls

FROM a tattie scone to bacon and egg, we Scots are fiercely loyal to our morning roll orders. Now, one food historian wants to see the humble ritual…

Euronews

These are the best holiday destinations for a first-time trip with your partner

The Couples’ Holiday Success index evaluates spots based on factors like affordability, safety and crowd stress.

Euronews

Sri Lanka waives visa fees for tourists from more than 40 countries

As of 25 May, you won’t pay a cent to enjoy up to 30 days in the country.

The Conversation

When wars destroy heritage, women lose more than monuments – new research

As conflict continues in Ukraine, Gaza, Iran and elsewhere, the cost is being recorded not only in deaths and displacement, but also in ruined libraries, mosques, churches, museums, archives and historic neighbourhoods.

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PM insists on 'equal' site visits

Paris: Thailand will insist that any future Unesco inspection of disputed border temple sites cover both the Thai and Cambodian sides of the frontier, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Saturday.

Bangkok Post

Govt vows to boost standing with IEA

Paris: Thailand has pledged to deepen cooperation with the International Energy Agency (IEA) across all dimensions as part of efforts to strengthen energy security and address the global energy crisis.

The Economic Times

"Feels like COVID lockdown": Intense heatwave leaves Khajuraho's UNESCO temples, roads deserted; businesses shut

Khajuraho experiences a severe heatwave. Temperatures are soaring to nearly 47 degrees Celsius. Normal life and tourism have come to a standstill. Streets are deserted. Businesses are shut. The situation resembles a lockdown. Authorities are providing water and shaded areas. Heatwave conditions are expected to continue for another week across…

AAP

QLD:Lifeline for reef in fight against 'in danger' ruling

The Great Barrier Reef has received almost $92 million as Australia races to stop the natural wonder being listed as "in danger" tag by UNESCO.

AAP

In danger: more reef funding amid dreaded ruling threat

Another rescue plan for the Great Barrier Reef has been unveiled as critics warn new mining approvals are fuelling destructive marine heatwaves.

France 24

‘The aim is to erase our identity’: How south Lebanon’s cultural heritage is going up in smoke

The Israeli Army is accused of destroying important cultural and religious sites as part of its widespread demolition campaign in southern Lebanon. The NGO Green Southerners has been documenting the destruction of churches, mosques and archaeological sites and denounces what they say is a calculated attack on the historic link…

The Guardian - UK

We can’t talk about press freedom without talking about misogyny

Trolling and other forms of online violence against female journalists have also triggered offline attacks, harassment and abuse. Some reporters have paid with their lives

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