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Unesco veteran Matoko pitches reform agenda ahead of leadership vote

The UN's scientific and cultural agency, Unesco, faces criticism for being slow, politicised and short of funds. As it prepares to choose a successor to its French director general, Audrey Azoulay, on Monday, Congolese veteran Firmin Édouard Matoko tells RFI that his three decades inside the organisation are an asset…

Radio France Internationale

Mondiacult ends with promises and pledges to spread peace through culture

This week Barcelona played host to Mondiacult, UNESCO's World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development. AI, climate change and commitments to peace were top talking points...

Euronews

‘I stayed in a manor fit for a Baltic baron’: exploring Latvia’s pristine coast and forests

West of Riga lies a wonderland of empty beaches, ancient castles and charming mansions for the price of a B&B

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Environmentalists, politicians, celebrities recall life and influence of primatologist Jane Goodall

Tributes poured in from around the world honoring the life and influence of Jane Goodall, the famed primatologist whose death at the age of 91 was announced on Wednesday

The Independent UK

Jane Goodall, famed primatologist who discovered chimpanzee tool use, dies at 91

Dame Jane Goodall, the world's preeminent chimpanzee expert, died of natural causes.

LiveScience

12,000-year-old rock art marked ancient water sources in Arabia’s desert

About 12,000 years ago, high up on a cliff in the desert of northern Arabia, an artist – or perhaps artists – was hard at work.

The Conversation

Welcome to the Portuguese archipelago paradise — where natural phenomena blend harmoniously with hotels and restaurants

This Portuguese archipelago, comprising nine unique islands, is a world of fantasy-like waterfalls and volcanic craters. US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill is your guide.

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The best options for your winter sun holiday this year, from Tenerife to Oman

Here’s where to go and how to plan your trip

The Independent UK

India's Divine Designs Meld With AI At Durga Puja Festival

Millions in India's eastern city of Kolkata will draw on millennia-old traditions when they celebrate the Hindu festival of Durga Puja this week with street parties and worshipping idols in elaborate pavilions.

International Business Times

UNESCO designates 26 new biosphere reserves amid biodiversity challenges and climate change

The U.N. cultural agency UNESCO has designated 26 new biosphere reserves

The Independent UK

Machu Picchu’s ‘Wonder of the World’ status is at risk

A statement cited mismanagement, overtourism and instability as reasons for concern

The Independent UK

Normandy cheese knights seek Unesco status for camembert

The Brotherhood of the Knights of Camembert have launched a cultural crusade to protect the famed French fromage

The Independent UK

Nickel Mining Threatens Indonesia Coral Haven, NGOs Warn

Nickel mining threatens one of the world's most important marine biodiversity and coral hotspots in Indonesia, despite the government revoking several permits, a report warned Thursday.

International Business Times

Jean-Michel Jarre announces first-ever Uzbekistan outdoor show for November

Jean-Michel Jarre will play Samarkand's Registan Square on November 1 to celebrate the city's hosting of the 43rd UNESCO General Conference

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Euronews

Keep Sunday special: Italy launches bid to give its cuisine UNESCO intangible heritage status

The Italian government and the Association of Italian Municipalities (ANCI) have promoted the candidature of Italian cuisine as a Unesco Intangible Heritage Site. Italy already has 61 World Heritage Sites and 19 Intangible Heritage Sites

International Business Times UK

Hundreds Of Tourists are Stranded as Machu Picchu Faces Losing Its Place Among World's Wonders

Protests block access to Machu Picchu, leaving 900 tourists stranded and sparking fears the iconic site could lose its World Wonder status.

The Independent UK

Priceless archaeological artifacts in Gaza saved in frantic rescue

Aid workers saved thousands of priceless archaeological artifacts in Gaza from destruction last week after Israel targeted the warehouse building in a strike

The Independent UK

Adventure, history, relaxation or wanderlust, discover the perfect cruise-based holidays for first-timers

Curious about cruises? These sail and stay holidays are the perfect introduction

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How is the teacher shortage in the EU impacting the quality of education?

Children across the EU are returning to school en masse. However, schools in several member states report a lack of teachers to fill their schedules.

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Tired of Europe’s crowded hotspots? Put these ‘not hot’ destinations on your 2026 itinerary

These under-the-radar European destinations are upgrading tourism for 2026 while still keeping their quiet charm.

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Incredible 5,000-Year-Old ‘Fairy Home’-Like Structures Uncovered On Italian Island

The new discovery of ancient "fairy houses" astounds experts as the structures date back to over 5000 years in the past!

The Independent UK

‘Luxury mega resort’ planned at one of the world’s most sacred sites

Egypt’s ‘Great Transfiguration Project’ at Mount Sinai threatens ‘remoteness and serenity’ of site, critics warn

Euronews

Iraq's al-Nouri Mosque officially reopens eight years after being destroyed by ISIS

The so-called Islamic State group detonated explosives at the 12th-century Mosul landmark in 2017.

Evening Standard

How to spend 48 hours in El Born — Barcelona's charming, lesser-touristed neighbourhood

This charming and historic neighbourhood is the place to go to swerve the tourist hordes — plus it’s home to authentic tapas, a buzzy wine scene and impressive architecture, says Jason Chau

The Independent UK

Unearthed stone animals uncover secrets of prehistoric life

Unearthed late last year, the artefacts are now on display for the first time

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