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For an expanse of blue, with air so clean

Clean air remains a long stride in many mega-cities and other places and it should be people who find and apply solutions, supported by innovative adequate air quality policies

The Hindu

Planners reject Lake District underground zip wire proposal

Committee votes to reject plans saying benefits would not outweigh harm caused by increased traffic

The Guardian - UK

Manchester Museum hands back 174 objects to Indigenous Australian islanders

Return of items to Anindilyakwa community hailed as landmark example of cultural repatriation

The Guardian - UK

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World War I memorials in France and Belgium are vying again to become UNESCO World Heritage sites

Belgium and France want the countless headstones, cemeteries and memorials from World War I recognized as UNESCO World Heritage sites to make sure people stop and think about the meaning and value of peace

The Independent UK

Biden will nominate a top Harris and Emhoff aide to represent the US at UNESCO

A White House official says President Joe Biden will nominate a top aide to both Vice President Kamala Harris and the second gentleman to represent the United States at the United Nations agency devoted to education, science and culture

The Independent UK

Stricter rules around phones in Scottish schools being considered by minister

STRICTER rules around the use of mobile phones in schools are being considered by education secretary Jenny Gilruth amid concerns they are…

The National (Scotland)

Israeli Lawmaker Asks UNESCO To Not Locate Jericho In ‘Palestine’

Lawmaker sent letter to UNESCO Director-General asking her to prevent ancient Jericho from being listed as “State of Palestine.”

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10 of the best experience holidays to explore Morocco

How to have the ultimate Moroccan experience, from Marrakech road trips to rock climbing in the Atlas Mountains

The Independent UK

From Tuscany to Tours: seven European breaks for wine lovers

Whether you prefer chianti from the rolling hills south of Florence or the hidden gems of the Rhine valley, Europe is brimming with unforgettable, wine-filled adventure

The Guardian - UK

Date-worthy destinations in Europe: eight less-travelled romantic city breaks

Try these decidedly different escapes for secluded spots, romantic rooms and views to make the heart beat faster

The Guardian - UK

Best October half-term holiday destinations in the UK for a 2023 staycation

Where to go to keep the kids entertained this autumn

The Independent UK

Archaeologists in Turkey have identified massive structures below a Roman-era castle

The multistory, below-ground structures in Diyarbakir — ID'ed by using ground-penetrating radar — may have sheltered some 10,000 people during wartime many centuries ago, archaeologists believe.

WEKU

A stitch in time

Art conservators Namita Jaspal, Nilabh Sinha, Sreekumar Menon & Sujatha Shankar bridge gap b/w art & history in India. Namita restored wall paintings at Golden Temple & Banda Singh Bahadur's angrakha. Nilabh restored 12th Century Mangyu temple complex & Flora Fountain. Sreekumar worked on Sumda Chun, awarded by UNESCO. Sujatha…

The Hindu

The fruits of Palestine and their symbolism

Beyond their simple colours and shapes, these fruits carry the weight of history, shared culture, and loss.

Al Jazeera

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The Guardian - UK

Fifth of known species on Earth found in Unesco world heritage sites – survey

Sites cover less than 1% of planet and although protected are at risk from climate breakdown and human consumption, say experts

The Guardian - UK

Heritage council says underground zip wire would ruin Lake District ‘tranquility’

Advisory body to Unesco says plans by owners of quarry in Langdale valley will ‘contribute to disruption’

Evening Standard

Will the British Museum give back the Elgin Marbles? History explained

Greece argues that the scupltures were obtained illegally, while the UK says they were not

The Guardian - AU

Unesco removes ‘hurtful’ document claiming Tasmanian Aboriginal people ‘extinct’

Inaccurate statement by the International Union for Conservation of Nature made as part of the 1982 process for world heritage status for Tasmanian wilderness area

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The Hindu

Spain can help India deal with illegal trafficking of cultural items: Spanish Culture Minister Iceta

Spain’s Culture Minister, Miquel Iceta spoke to The Hindu, describing India as a “cultural superpower” and expressed concern about illegal trafficking of cultural artefacts and destruction of heritage of in Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

Revival of Stonehenge road tunnel plan triggers new legal challenge

Campaigners to return to the courts after planned two-mile tunnel near site, blocked in 2021, is greenlit again

The Independent UK

Campaigners launch fresh Stonehenge road legal challenge

The plans involve overhauling eight miles of the A303, including digging a two-mile tunnel.

The Hindu

Kaziranga to get its first woman director

Sonali Ghosh to become first woman Field Director of Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mary Victoria Leiter Curzon, wife of Viceroy, played key role in its birth in 1904. Park is home to 2,613 greater one-horned rhinos & boasts of high tiger density. Ghosh to take charge…

The Independent UK

9 of the best things to do in Tunisia

How to best explore this impressive part of nothern Africa, whether you want to visit ancient Roman ruins, explore stretches of the Sahara or simply relax on the beach

The Conversation

Slavery stole Africans' ideas as well as their bodies: reparations should reflect this

In a speech to mark Unesco’s campaign for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, UN secretary-general António Guterres told the United Nations general assembly earlier this year that the inequalities created by 400 years of the transatlantic chattel trade persist to this day. “We can draw a…

The Independent UK

9 of the best things to do in Saudi Arabia

From craters worth exploring to vast skyscrapers, there’s plenty to fill your time in this Middle East kingdom

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