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Swiss Return Three Confiscated Artefacts To Iraq

Switzerland's foreign minister on Friday returned to her Iraqi counterpart three important Mesopotamian objects seized during a criminal procedure, the Swiss government said.

International Business Times · May 24, 2024

China's 'heavenly pits': The giant sinkholes that have ancient forests growing within

China's southwestern karst landscape is pockmarked with dozens of enormous sinkholes that look like they were made with a cookie cutter — and scientists keep finding new ones.

LiveScience · May 24, 2024

Which Countries Recognize Palestinian State?

Norway, Spain and Ireland all announced plans on Wednesday to recognise a State of Palestine, breaking with the long-held position of Western powers that a Palestinian state can only come as part of a negotiated peace with Israel.

Latin Times · May 22, 2024

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Which Countries Recognise Palestinian State?

Israel's more than seven-month war in Gaza since the October 7 attack has revived a global push for Palestinians to be given a state of their own.

International Business Times · May 22, 2024

‘Moai designs are getting lost’: extreme weather chips away at Easter Island statues

Experts call for conservation action as the features on Rapa Nui’s famous monoliths are eroded by fire and rain

The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2024

South of France, but not as we know it: exploring Nîmes and the Gard

Unesco listing for the city’s Roman temple put this city on the map last year, but there are uncharted delights in the surrounding towns as well

The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2024

Sewage alerts across UK mapped after ‘millions’ of litres dumped into Lake Windermere beauty spot

Raw sewage was pumped into the Unesco world heritage site for nearly 10 hours in February

The Independent UK · May 18, 2024

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Three Spanish tourists among four killed in Afghanistan city Bamyan

Four arrested after attack at city that is Unesco world heritage site

Evening Standard · May 18, 2024

It was once a center of Islamic learning. Now Mali's historic city of Djenné mourns lack of visitors

Mali’s historic city of Djenné was once a center of Islamic learning, known for its sprawling mud-brick mosque that has been on the UNESCO World Heritage in Danger list since 2016

The Independent UK · May 18, 2024

United Utilities raises investor payouts a day after Windermere sewage discharge revealed

Near-10% dividend increase follows allegation that water company failed to prevent illegal pollution for 10 hours in February

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2024

What’s up with ChatGPT’s new sexy persona?

OpenAI’s updated chatbot GPT-4o is weirdly flirtatious, coquettish and sounds like Scarlett Johansson in Her. Why?

The Guardian - US · May 16, 2024

Ramcharitmanas, Panchatantra become part of UNESCO's Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register

It was a proud moment for India and its culture as the Ramcharitmanas, Panchatantra and Sahrdayaloka-Locana were included in UNESCO's Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 15, 2024

Annual Replastering Of Great Mosque In Mali

Discover the annual replastering ritual of the Great Mosque in Djenne, Mali, symbolizing cultural preservation amidst security challenges.

Germany’s football factory: a travel guide to the Ruhr

All eyes will be on Germany’s industrial heartland next month as Euro 2024 kicks off. We explore the region’s heritage, renewal and sporting history

The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2024

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Space · May 8, 2024

Private lunar lander to carry 'memory disk' of 275 human languages to the moon in 2024

ispace will send a time capsule of 275 human languages to the moon aboard a lunar lander as part of its Hakuto-R Mission 2 later this year.

AAP · May 4, 2024

Reef in crisis: scientists despair as corals perish

Scientists from three research stations on the Great Barrier Reef have shared sobering accounts of the damage inflicted by the latest marine heatwave.

Al Jazeera · May 3, 2024

Palestinian journalists covering Gaza war win UNESCO press freedom prize

UN agency’s chief calls award a tribute to courage of journalists facing ‘difficult and dangerous’ conditions in Gaza.

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2024

Violent attacks against environmental journalists on the rise, report finds

Unesco joint research dating back 15 years found violence and intimidation against about 750 reporters and 44 murders

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inkl · May 2, 2024

Exploring the Natural Wonders of the Philippines

A jewel of Southeast Asia is the Philippines. Enormous natural wonders abound in it. This tropical paradise has it all.

Al Jazeera · Apr 30, 2024

Three Eswatini chiefdoms overcome rivalry to preserve indigenous forest

Illegal poaching of wildlife and plants in Jilobi Forest threatens biodiversity hotspot in the Southern African kingdom.

The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2024

Eco island hopping, world-class food and Vikings: Denmark’s 2024 cultural highlights

You don’t really ever need extra reasons to visit Denmark, but the country’s sheer variety of cultural highlights looks set to enliven any stay this year

International Business Times · Apr 25, 2024

Venice Launches Five-euro Entry Fee

Visitors entering the UNESCO World Heritage site for the day have to buy a five-euro ($5.3) ticket, with inspectors carrying out spot checks at key entry points.

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2024

Venice access fee: what is it and how much does it cost?

The Italian Unesco site is hoping to reduce over-tourism with the charge – the first of its kind in a major city

International Business Times · Apr 24, 2024

Colombian Rebels Holding Amazon Hostage In Peace Talks

Colombian guerrilla fighters, who long used kidnapping to raise cash and gain negotiating clout, have turned to a new type of hostage: the Amazon rainforest.

The Times of India · Apr 24, 2024

Venice implements day-trip entry fee to tackle overtourism; when it is starting and how much

Starting this week, Venice will be introducing a pioneering initiative: charging day trippers for entry, a first of its kind globally. This measure is aimed at addressing the challenges posed by mass tourism, which has been inundating the city and straining its infrastructure. By implementing entry fees, Venice hopes to…

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