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Glacier meltdown risks food and water supply of 2 billion people, says UN

Unesco report highlights ‘unprecedented’ glacier loss driven by climate crisis, threatening ecosystems, agriculture and water sources

The Guardian - UK

'It Was Beautiful': Mount Kenya's Glaciers Melting Away

Charles Kibaki Muchiri traced the water trickling across the surface of the Lewis Glacier with his fingers, illustrating how quickly climate change is melting the huge ice blocks off of Africa's second-highest mountain.

International Business Times

Valencia seeks catharsis in traditional burning of sculptures months after deadly floods

Five months after deadly floods ravaged Valencia, the Spanish city is hosting its biggest celebration of the year

The Independent UK

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Out with Santorini, Mykonos and the Acropolis – in with these new Aegean gems for the ultimate Greece holiday

These Greek spots promise stunning scenery and authentic experiences – without the crowds and the price tag, says Elise Morton

The Independent UK

Fancy a Belgian city break without the crowds of Ghent or Bruges? Mechelen might be the answer

The majestic Flemish city is dotted with renaissance palaces, great bars and eye-catching contemporary art – yet it’s firmly off the tourist trail

The Guardian - UK

Japan doubles fee to climb Mount Fuji after pollution and safety concerns

Japan’s Yamanashi prefecture has brought in the toll to protect the UNESCO-designated environment.

Euronews

Is AI sexist? How artificial images are perpetuating gender bias in reality

AI is increasingly a feature of everyday life. But with its models based on often outdated data and the field still dominated by male researchers, as its influence on society grows it is also perpetuating sexist stereotypes.

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Heritage trip in Tamil Nadu: A day at the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram

A heritage trip to Tamil Nadu is incomplete without a visit to Mahabalipuram, an ancient port city known for its rock-cut architecture and stunning monuments. Nestled along the Coromandel Coast, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a treasure trove of artistic and architectural brilliance, and what a stunningly beautiful drive!

The Times of India

‘They goggled and gawped’: Bahrain gives its pearl-divers a sci-fi wonder – and four ‘filo pastry’ car parks

The kingdom’s old capital is a world heritage site – and it has now honoured its once-biggest industry with a ‘pearling path’ wending through two miles of architectural marvels. But did its car parks really have to be so lavish?

The Guardian - UK

Two cities for the price of one: How this Slovenian town on the Italian border is celebrating its cultural blends

The intertwining cities of Slovenia’s Nova Gorica and Italy’s Gorizia are this year’s borderless European Capital of Culture – Robin McKelvie finds out what makes this cross-border community and its intermingled influences on both countries so special

The Independent UK

Why you should visit Slovenia’s five Unesco heritage sites in 2025

From touring the Skocjan Caves to admiring the works of Joze Plecnik in the capital, Robin McKelvie explores five wondrous natural and cultural sites across Slovenia

The Independent UK

Spotlight on Africa: celebrating female empowerment for Women's History Month

This week, Spotlight on Africa highlights women's empowerment across the continent, as March marks the beginning of Women's History Month, and International Women's Day on 8 March.

Radio France Internationale

Rangers Europa League rival hit with bizarre UNESCO charge ahead of Europa League tie

The National (Scotland)

These famous monuments in India are built by women!

When we think of India's grand monuments, we often credit emperors and kings for their construction. However, history tells a different story—one where powerful and visionary women left their mark on the architectural landscape. Here are some of the most remarkable monuments in India that owe their existence to the…

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‘We cleared rubble with our bare hands’: Iraqis rejoice as shattered Mosul rises from the ruins

City damaged during occupation by Islamic State group reopens 850-year-old mosque in time for Ramadan as reconstruction gathers pace

LiveScience

Fortifications older than the Great Wall of China discovered in Chinese mountain pass

A 2,800-year-old fortified wall has been found in a narrow mountain pass in China.

The Independent UK

The best hotels in Corfu for all-inclusive resorts and beachside stays

From hotels in Unesco-listed Corfu Town to a fly-and-flop beach resort on the island's famously turquoise shores, these are the best hotels on the Ionian island

The Times of India

This UNESCO World Heritage Site in Africa was once a giant volcano

Deep in the heart of Tanzania lies a place where time seems to stand still—a land of breathtaking landscapes, abundant wildlife, and rich history. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a geological marvel that was once a colossal volcano. Today, it is the world’s largest intact…

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Radio France Internationale

Netherlands agrees to return 119 Benin statues to Nigeria

The Netherlands has agreed to return 119 Benin bronze statues to Nigeria, the Dutch embassy in Abuja announced this week. It becomes the first European nation to do so after Germany. The majority of these 19th-century African sculptures, however, remain in France and the UK.

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Kejriwal offers tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on birth anniversary

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday paid tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on the occasion of his 395th birth anniversary. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

Syria hopes it’s war-torn heritage sites could help bring back tourists

Landmarks like the ancient city of Palmyra and the medieval Crac des Chevaliers castle are already attracting local tourists

Radio France Internationale

France pushes for Unesco status for D-Day beaches and Carcassonne fortresses

France's Ministry of Culture on Monday filed an application to have the beaches in Normandy that were the site of the D-Day landings during the Second World War and the medieval fortresses of Carcassonne added to Unesco's list of World Heritage Sites.

Radio France Internationale

Wildfire on remote French island threatens wildlife and climate research station

Amsterdam Island – part of France's Southern and Antarctic Lands in the Indian Ocean – has seen more than half its territory hit by a wildfire that started in late January. Officials are yet to evaluate the damage to the island, which is a haven of biodiversity and home to…

AAP

Plea to save dinosaur fish from extinction

Environmental advocates are calling for the United Nations to save an endangered dinosaur fish as a farming ban is under consideration.

The Independent UK

Myanmar bids to put traditional thanakha face powder on UN heritage list to boost cultural profile

While supporters and opponents of Myanmar’s military government are engaged in a bloody civil war, both sides can celebrate something worthy: the use of thanakha, a yellowish-white paste made from ground tree bark as a traditional natural cosmetic

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