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Man ‘devastated’ after National Trust remove sapling he planted to replace Sycamore Gap

Kieran Chapman has also responded to those who have criticised his move to plant the sapling

The Independent UK

Gillian Keegan plans to ban mobile phones from English schools

Education secretary to issue new guidance in latest Tory attempt to limit phone usage by students

The Guardian - UK

Sapling planted at Sycamore Gap removed by National Trust

Kieran Chapman, 27, says removal of young sycamore he planted at site of historic felled tree is ‘devastating’

The Guardian - UK

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Second arrest after felling of England’s famous ‘Sycamore Gap’ tree

Man in his 60s arrested following earlier arrest of 16-year-old for cutting down of ancient tree at UNESCO site in UK.

Al Jazeera

From First Nations to Festivals: Immerse yourself in Canada’s vibrant cultural kaleidoscope

Lose yourself in the cultural landscape of Canada with our guide to some of the country’s best historical attractions, indigenous sites and festivals

The Independent UK

Saved from demolition, Chola-era Manambadi temple set for revival

The Hindu

M.S. Swaminathan: A timeline of the Father of the Green revolution

From fathering India’s Green Revolution to pushing for recognition for India’s women farmers, here’s a timeline of eminent agriculturist Dr. M.S. Swaminathan’s illustrious life

The Hindu

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CM urges people to explore tourist destinations with families

Karnataka celebrates World Tourism Day: CM Siddaramaiah urges people to explore State's diverse attractions; Minister Patil highlights its four UNESCO World Heritage Sites and potential for more.

The Hindu

Brown bear cubs in Japan die of starvation amid salmon shortage

Experts blame rising sea temperatures caused by climate crisis for cub deaths at Unesco heritage site

The Guardian - UK

The story of Ohio's ancient Native complex and its long journey for recognition as a World Heritage site

Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks in Ohio was added to UNESCO’s list of World Heritage sites on Sept. 19, 2023. The eight mound complexes that received this designation are spread across central and southern Ohio and were built between the beginning of the common era and the 12th century.

The Conversation

Unesco declares WWI memorials in France and Belgium world heritage sites

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation has added more than 130 World War I cemeteries and memorials across what was once the Western Front to its list of World Heritage sites.

Radio France Internationale

Abbas Attacks Israel, Rewrites History In U.N. Speech

Palestinian Authority leader accuses Israel of intimidation, theft, and rewriting history in fiery U.N. address.

Zenger

U.S. to nominate Okefenokee Swamp refuge for listing as UNESCO World Heritage site

A U.S. agency says it will nominate the Okefenokee Swamp's vast wildlife refuge for a place on the official list of the world's most treasured natural and cultural sites

The Independent UK

From ISIS fighter to Japan cult: India advisory points to an old tightrope between headlines, ethics

The Indian government’s advisory asking news channels to “refrain” from giving a platform to individuals facing “charges of serious crimes, including terrorism” and those belonging to banned organisations, has reopened an old debate.

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UNESCO puts four Rwanda genocide memorials on World Heritage list

Four memorials to the 1994 Rwanda genocide are now part of UNESCO's World Heritage list. The sites at Nyamata, Murambi, Gisozi and Bisesero commemorate the mass killings of a majority of Tutsis but also moderate Hutus, between April and July 1994. Meanwhile, the Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan is…

The Independent UK

10 best winter hiking holidays in Europe for snowshoeing, winter sun and mountain climbs

From trekking the foothills of Mont Blanc to snowshoeing in Oulanka National Park, here are some of the best European trails to tread this winter

Al Jazeera

Middle East Roundup: Kneeling before Tehran? Iran and US swap prisoners

Moroccan girls at risk of exploitation, Libyan journalists coordinating on the ground; here’s the Middle East this week.

The Independent UK

10 of the world’s most beautiful Unesco World Heritage Sites

For ultimate travel bragging rights, these are the place to tick off your bucket list

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Al Jazeera

Rwanda genocide sites, WWI cemeteries added to World Heritage list

UN cultural body says memorial sites for human suffering can play a key role in peacebuilding.

The Conversation

A month after Ecuador's historic vote to end oil extraction in Yasuní National Park, its lessons are as vital as ever to Canadians

One month ago, on Aug. 20, Ecuador voted to end all oil extraction in Yasuní National Park, marking a historic decision in the global effort to halt fossil fuel extraction in ecologically important regions. As climate emergencies rise globally, Ecuador has set a global precedent by protecting one of the…

Chicago Sun-Times

Global education crisis is a problem America can help fix

New data from UNESCO shows that 250 million school-age children are not in school. But there is hope in legislation now pending in Congress.

The Independent UK

UNESCO adds World War I remembrance sites to its prestigious heritage registry

UNESCO has added World War I funerary and memorial locations across the Western Front to its prestigious World Heritage registry, expanding its list of landmarks of monumental importance

The Hindu

Three Hoysala temples of Karnataka inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites

The Hoysala temples in Karnataka have been declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites, bringing global recognition and prospects of increased international tourism. The temples are known for their ornate architecture, stellate plan, and intricate carvings. The dossier for submission was prepared by INTACH Bengaluru chapter, with the focus now on implementing…

The Guardian - US

Indigenous burial mounds in Ohio become Unesco world heritage site

The network of ceremonial mounds join the Acropolis, Machu Picchu, the Taj Mahal, Stonehenge and the Great Wall of China

The Independent UK

Argentina's former detention and torture site added to UNESCO World Heritage list

Argentina is celebrating a decision by a United Nations conference to include a former clandestine detention and torture center as a World Heritage site

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