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Handloom weavers of iconic Tangail saree in Bangladesh seek UNESCO heritage status for their craft

The weavers’ neighborhood near Dhaka echoes with the constant clatter of the looms with rhythmic hand movements as the artisans use colorful silk and cotton threads to weave the iconic Tangail saree.

The Independent UK

Bring forth your crafts, customs and traditions: UK to recognise UN cultural heritage list

Call for submissions from across UK could include cheese rolling, Burns Night suppers and Notting Hill carnival

The Guardian - UK

10 great British cities to visit instead of London (that are far less crowded)

While the capital is a travel hub for overseas visitors, it’s possible to have the trip of a lifetime in the UK without staying there a single night. Here’s where to spend your vacation instead

The Independent UK

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How women are reviving traditional Seto culture in Estonia

On a trip through the Setomaa region, Yvette Cook immerses herself in an inspiring sisterhood of locals who are keeping ancient traditions alive through song, food and sauna rituals

The Independent UK

How are teachers in Europe using AI in the classroom and which country uses it the most?

AI use among teachers varies widely across Europe, with some countries taking a more cautious approach. Most teachers use it mainly for preparation, and experts expect its use to grow, but caution that it must be used responsibly.

Euronews

The mammoth task of mapping and removing plastic waste from Aldabra atoll

A team from Plastic Odyssey and Unesco have carried out a mission to map plastic waste, test removal methods and establish monitoring protocols on the Aldabra Atoll in the Seychelles. It is one of 51 marine areas listed as a World Heritage Site, increasingly under threat from plastic pollution.

Radio France Internationale

Archaeologist in race against time to save Sudan’s heritage amid ongoing war

There are concerns about Sudan losing its cultural past amid the ongoing war in the country

The Independent UK

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Racism never went away – it simply changed shape

Prime Minister Keir Starmer thinks that racism is returning to British society. He has accused Nigel Farage’s Reform UK of sowing “toxic division” with its “racist rhetoric”.

The Conversation

Research breakthroughs often come through collaborations − attacks on academic freedom threaten this vital work

Since President Donald Trump took office for the second time, many researchers across academic disciplines have had their funding cut because of their purported ideological bias. These funding cuts were further exacerbated by the extensive 2025 government shutdown.

The Conversation

Is an aurora cruise worth it? I joined Hurtigruten's Signature Voyage to find out

Sailing through Arctic Norway under the aurora, this voyage redefines what cruising and chasing the northern lights can really be.

Space

'COP of truth': Countries commit to tackling climate disinformation at UN climate summit

It is the first time states have formally committed to information integrity and fighting back against climate disinformation.

Euronews

The man on a mission to save Mauritania’s ‘city of libraries’ from encroaching desert sands

Desert settlement of Chinguetti faces rising sands, dwindling tourism and insecurity due to conflict in neighbouring Mali

The Guardian - UK

Italian cuisine gets green light from UNESCO to become Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

The UNESCO technical committee of experts has given an initial sign of approval for Italian cuisine to be inscribed in the UN body's List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The final decision is expected in December.

Euronews

Gough Whitlam believed John Kerr’s wife played a key role in The Dismissal. Did she?

The Dismissal still looms as Australia’s greatest political crisis, 50 years on. The familiar story centres on four figures. Governor general Sir John Kerr – who, on November 11 1975, sacked prime minister Gough Whitlam. Malcolm Fraser, the opposition leader who blocked the budget to force the election he would…

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Culture as a sustainable development goal? It’s starting to become a reality

Eight global millennium development goals were established in 2000 by member states of the United Nations (UN) and endorsed by other multilateral organisations. They ranged from eliminating hunger to empowering women, and from reducing child mortality to environmental sustainability.

Fortune

Asian universities turn into tourist destinations as Chinese students look closer to home for higher education

Tourists have long flocked to Western universities, like Oxford or Harvard—but visitors are now adding Asian campuses to their itineraries.

The Independent UK

Ballet star Roberto Bolle will headline 2026 Winter Olympics closing ceremony in Verona

Roberto Bolle, the internationally acclaimed ballet star, will headline the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics closing ceremony

The Guardian - UK

Unesco adopts global standards on ‘wild west’ field of neurotechnology

UN body’s recommendations driven by AI advances and proliferation of consumer-oriented neurotech devices

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Euronews

Swiss government put forward yodeling as candidate for UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage

Yodel–ay-HEEE–Oooo... Switzerland's government has put forward yodeling as a candidate for UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage.

The Independent UK

Switzerland wants ‘fifth language’ to join UNESCO cultural heritage list

One professor highlights that Swiss yodelling is distinguished by its unique vocal technique

Latin Times

Galápagos Could Become Strategic U.S. Outpost in Anti-Drug Push as Ecuador Weighs Constitutional Change

Scientists and conservationists have raised concerns about environmental consequences as the islands are a UNESCO World Heritage Site

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7 International Retirement Bucket List Spots That Are Cheaper Than Florida

Explore seven stunning international travel spots that offer cheaper adventures than Florida—perfect for budget-conscious retirees.

Euronews

Uzbekistan unveils education and AI initiatives at UNESCO conference in Samarkand

UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay called the moment 'historic', noting that Samarkand is often described in literature as one of the world's most luminous cultural crossroads.

The Conversation

How gastronomy tourism evolved into international identity and cultural diplomacy

When people travel, they aren’t just looking for historic sights — they’re also looking for new flavours that captivate and connect them to the place they’re visiting.

The Guardian - UK

A train tour of Europe’s cool northern capitals: from London to Vilnius, via Berlin and Warsaw

My epic rail journey to some of the continent’s most creative and edgy cities mimics a cruise – I hop on and off, eat too much and soak up the culture

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