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Iran’s cultural heritage in the crossfire – expert explains what has been damaged and what could be lost

Following joint attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran on February 28, the country has come under repeated strikes. These attacks, which were ostensibly supposed to target Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities, have also caused civilian casualties and damage to cultural sites.

The Conversation

Dismay as ancient heritage sites across Iran damaged in US-Israel bombing

Golestan Palace world heritage site in Tehran and palace in Isfahan harmed despite Unesco sending coordinates

The Guardian - UK

Damage to historical sites in Iran raises alarm about war's impact on protected places

U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran have damaged at least four cultural and historical sites across Iran

The Independent UK

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Tsunami risks in the Mediterranean: why Nice should prepare an evacuation plan

The Mediterranean sea is widely perceived as having a low tsunami risk. History and recent modelling technology have demonstrated that destructive waves have already hit the French coast and could do so again. The results of a project carried out in Nice and along the French Riviera show why anticipation…

The Conversation

Cologne’s famed Gothic cathedral to introduce admission fee

Funds raised by the new charge will be used for rising maintenance costs at the UNESCO-listed church.

Euronews

Trump blames ‘Iran or someone else’ for Tomahawk missile that hit girls’ school

Donald Trump has suggested that Iran itself could be responsible for a Tomahawk missile strike that reportedly destroyed a girls' school in the country. The claim comes despite state media reports attributing the attack to a joint US-Israeli bombing campaign. Speaking from Florida, Mr Trump stated: "Whether it's Iran or…

The Independent UK

Plan to turn Irish borderlands into Unesco ‘region of literature’

Arts group proposes literary routes across 11 counties linked to writers from Jonathan Swift to Lisa McGee

The Guardian - UK

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Stargazing, culture, beer: Why Bavaria should be on your 2026 must-visit list

Germany’s biggest state has an even bigger tourism offering with a new International Dark Sky Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site, plus 365 days of festivals.

Euronews

Senator Elizabeth Warren Warns Trump Has No Plan and Says US War Is Based on Lies, Risking Prolonged Conflict

Senator Elizabeth Warren exposes lack of strategy in Iran conflict after classified briefing. Over 150 casualties at Iranian school, 6 US service members dead. Congress debates War Powers Resolution.

International Business Times UK

Unesco raises alarm over heritage sites as bombing in Iran intensifies

The United Nations cultural body Unesco has called on warring parties in the Middle East to respect international conventions protecting cultural property after Iran’s heritage-listed Golestan Palace was damaged in US-Israeli air strikes.

Radio France Internationale

Minab school bombing: how the worst mass casualty event of the Iran war unfolded – a visual guide

A strike on Shajareh Tayyebeh school during the US-Israeli bombing campaign killed up to 168 people. The Guardian has pieced together the incident and its aftermath using verified footage and images from the site

The Guardian - UK

Iran claims ‘Versailles of Persia’ damaged by airstrike on Tehran during US-Israel war

The Golestan Palace is one of the oldest monuments in the Iranian capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Independent UK

UNESCO expresses concern over the protection of cultural heritage sites in Middle East

The United Nations cultural agency, UNESCO, has expressed concerns over escalating violence in the Middle East after Iran's Golestan Palace was damaged by debris after a US-Israeli air strike on Tehran.

Euronews

All we know about Iran girls’ school bombing as US blamed for deadly strike

IN FOCUS: Unesco condemned the attack in Minab, Iran, as a ‘grave violation of humanitarian law’ - a preliminary investigation is said to have blamed a ‘mistake’ by the US military. Bryony Gooch and Maira Butt report

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The Times of India

World’s largest waterfall system by width lies between Brazil and Argentina — stretching 2.7 kilometres

Along the border of Brazil and Argentina, the Iguazu River widens, slows, and then drops. The land simply falls away. Iguazu Falls stretches roughly 2.7 kilometres across a basalt plateau, forming what is generally described as the largest waterfall system in the world. Around 275 individual cascades make up the…

The Times of India

Shakira returns after 19 years to perform live at Pyramids of Giza and fans are losing it

Shakira is set to return to Egypt's Pyramids of Giza for a spectacular concert as part of her "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran" World Tour. This highly anticipated event marks her first performance at the iconic UNESCO site in nearly two decades, promising a unique blend of ancient history and…

AAP

Fossil wonderland submitted for World Heritage listing

A 58,000-hectare Australian expanse containing some of the world's oldest evidence of animal life could be included on the prestigious World Heritage list.

The Guardian - UK

Perfect pitches for historic matches

Letters: David Dudding and Alan Burkitt-Gray bowl up some cricket grounds within Unesco world heritage sites

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Euronews

Armenia scraps visas until July. Visit for monastery hikes, bold architecture and cool cafes

New entry rules mean citizens from 113 countries can now visit without needing a visa until 1 July 2026.

Evening Standard

Tower of London 'at-risk of serious harm' under draft plan for Square Mile

Historic England claims ‘quantum, scale and location of development’ planned in City risks UNESCO World Heritage Site

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What Ancient India Knew That We Forgot Secrets of Brihadeeswara Temple

In Thanjavur, often called the cultural capital of Tamil Nadu, rises a temple that seems to touch the sky. Built in 1010 CE, the Brihadeeswara Temple has stood proudly for more than 1000 years. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this grand monument represents the peak of Chola dynasty architecture. Every stone…

Euronews

Must-see sights on La Voie Bleue – Europe’s top cycling route for 2026

The 700km-long journey from Luxembourg to Lyon ‘showcases France at its finest’, passing through villages, vineyards and heritage sites.

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Is There Really a 2,000-Year-Old Shiva Lingam in Vietnam? 5 Hindu Sites That Will Amaze You

Hinduism is one of the world’s oldest religions, and its influence has traveled far beyond India. While the temples of India are famous, archaeologists and historians have recently uncovered ancient Hindu relics and temples outside India. From Vietnam to Indonesia, these sites are evidence of trade, cultural exchange, and devotion…

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The Secret Vishnu Temples Hidden in Thanjavur’s Shadow of Brihadishwara

Thanjavur is often called the heart of the Chola empire. Its skyline is dominated by the magnificent Brihadishwara Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage marvel. Thousands visit it every year. But devotion in Thanjavur did not begin or end with the Cholas. Near Vennatrankarai, close to the River Vennar a branch…

Times Life

4 Powerful Lord Shiva Temples Outside India You Should Visit

Lord Shiva, the supreme deity of Hinduism, is also known as Trikaal Darshi or the seer of the three periods of time. Being the Adi Yogi who is engaged in deep meditation, Maha Dev has absolute knowledge of everything that is happening throughout the universe. Therefore, not just in India,…

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