Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

The Latest Breaking News from UNESCO

These are the best destinations for solo female travellers – and two are in Europe

From the wildlife wonders of Costa Rica to the charming old towns of Estonia, here’s where you should be headed.

Euronews

How China’s deepest sinkhole formed its own microclimates

China's incredible ‘Heavenly Pits’ (also called Tiankeng) are the result of carbonate bedrock dissolved over time by underground water. As these underground rivers carved large caves, they finally collapsed, creating vertical chasms, or giant dolines, 500 to 600 meters deep. These areas are like giant greenhouses - they trap heat…

The Times of India

Religious tourism: 10 Portuguese monuments to visit at Easter

Located from the north to the south of Portugal, here are some of the most popular religious monuments to visit during Holy Week with your family.

Euronews

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Controversial entry fee set to return for tourists entering Venice this week

The levy will be in place for 60 days across peak season

The Independent UK

Saint Lucia: The only country in the world named after a historical woman

Saint Lucia, located in the Eastern Caribbean, is a very special island because it is the only independent country in the world to be named after a woman. Official records from the Government of Saint Lucia confirm the nation was named in honour of Saint Lucy of Syracuse, who was…

The Times of India

Tehran’s only Unesco-listed building ‘at risk of being destroyed’ by US-Israeli airstrikes

IN FULL

The Independent UK

Iran’s cultural heritage sites at risk of destruction from US-Israeli bombing, UK scholars warn

Four of Iran's 29 world heritage sites have been affected since the US-Israeli war began

The Independent UK

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Why Malta is one of Europe’s greatest open-air history museums

Temples that predate the Pyramids, lavishly decorated cathedrals and hushed walled cities – Malta is a treasure chest of fascinating historical sights

The Independent UK

This tranquil hotel sits on one of Vietnam’s finest stretches of beach

HOTELS: The Four Seasons Nam Hai in Vietnam stands out for its top-notch Japanese food, peaceful villas, and a fascinating offering of excursions, finds Kate Wickers

The Independent UK

5 Temples That Defy Logic: Secrets Hidden for Centuries

There are many temples in India, yet some transcend religion and become mysterious. These hallowed locations present centuries old, unexplained phenomena that defy reason, science, and human comprehension. These temples continue to captivate both believers and scholars with their floating pillars and mysterious noises. Whether they are viewed as mysteries…

Times Life

Brain drain in rural Wales isn’t inevitable ‑ we asked gen Z what would make them stay

What we feel about our hometowns – the places we grew up, the people we know, the memories we made – shapes who we are.

The Conversation

Socotra: Why this Yemeni island is called the most alien place on Earth

The Socotra archipelago, located in the Indian Ocean, has been referred to as the most alien place on Earth because of its bizarre, long-lost, and otherworldly features. The Socotra archipelago has been separated from the African mainland for 18 million years and has evolved into an evolutionary laboratory due to…

The Times of India

4 Powerful Lord Vishnu Temples Outside India You Must Visit

Lord Vishnu is worshipped as the Hindu deity who preserves and balances the universe. Indeed, being a part of the Trimurti alongside Bhagwan Brahma and Maha Dev, Lord Vishnu is believed to be one of the most powerful deities of Hinduism. Also known as Hari and Narayana, the Lord symbolises…

Times Life

Save Our Sites: UNESCO warns 'priceless' Iranian heritage is being destroyed by war

As the war in the Middle East continues, cultural and historical sites in the region are increasingly under threat sparking renewed calls from Middle East states and UNESCO for help protecting heritage sites.

Euronews

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin’s forces surrender to army robots in battlefield first, Zelensky says

Ukrainian robots deployed into ‘most dangerous areas’ of frontline, says Zelensky

Euronews

Almost 1,000 drones within 24 hours: Russia launched one of its largest attacks on Ukraine

In one of its largest attacks since the beginning of the all-out war, Russia launched almost 1,000 drones against Ukraine, targeting all regions, including Western Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Ukraine war briefing: Russia attacks Unesco World Heritage site

IN FULL

The Independent UK

Cambodia-Thailand border clashes leave 1,000-year-old temple in danger of collapse

The southeast Asian countries have been fighting over the Preah Vihear temple on and off for decades

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Guardian - UK

Iran war timeline: civilians bear brunt of US and Israel’s weeks-long campaign

Since US-Israeli bombs started falling on Iran, about 1,500 people have been killed, homes destroyed and ancient sites damaged

The Conversation

The myth of meritocracy: why universal water access is a prerequisite for a fair society

In developed economies, water has become a victim of its own social success. For those with universal access to it, a form of cognitive dissonance has taken hold: we fret over looming threats of scarcity while enjoying an uninterrupted, completely dependable supply. Just turn on the tap, and the problem…

The Guardian - AU

ABC says nothing to see here after senator lines up with News Corp over Iran war coverage

Liberal senator Sarah Henderson, backed by Sky News, demands the ABC ‘shut down’ John Lyons for his analysis. Plus: pity the Mail’s Jackie O reporter

The Times of India

Archaeologists discover 5,000‑year‑old hidden ‘fairy houses’ in Italy, which are now a UNESCO site

In the rugged heart of Sardinia, Italian archaeologists have excavated three ornately decorated underground tombs, known as the Domus de Janas, or “houses of the fairies.” These 5,000-year-old subterranean tombs, buried beneath centuries of earth and hidden near the famous Sant’Andrea Priu tombs, were once home to the Neolithic population,…

Times Life

4 Powerful Ganesha Temples in South India That Fulfil Wishes

Lord Ganesha is one of the most revered deities in Hinduism. Being the son of the supreme Lord Maha Dev and Goddess Parvati, Bhagwan Ganesha is the deity who is worshipped first before devotees begin any new endeavour in their lives. It is believed that the Lord’s blessings can manifest…

The Guardian - UK

Homework till midnight and ‘one breakdown a week’: the mysterious art school keeping a forgotten style alive

Since 1892, a workshop in Brussels has taught aspiring painters the technique of trompe l’oeil. It’s brutal work, the artists say – so why do people travel from all around the world to master it?

The Guardian - UK

Women and girls bearing brunt of water shortages globally, UN warns

Unesco calls for action as lack of access and sanitation hits health, education and food security of women

1 … 9 10 11 12

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

the Institute forStudy of War

31 stories

UKRAINE AIR FORCE

26 stories

Unesco World Heritage

22 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.