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Hoi An travel guide: 48 hours of food, shopping and culture

In central Vietnam, a few miles from the ocean and on the banks of the Thu Bon River, lies the ancient trading hub of Hoi An, where 15th-19th century traders from China, Japan, the Netherlands and Portugal have been replaced with modern hungry tourists from around the world. A small,…

The Week

Where is the Titanic wreck – and how far down is it?

The wreck’s location is approximately 370 miles off the coast of Newfoundland in the North Atlantic Ocean

The Independent UK

Planned Israeli settlement threatens West Bank UNESCO site ecosystem

Generations of Palestinians have worked the terraced hillsides of the West Bank farming village of Battir, southwest of Jerusalem

The Independent UK

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Mosul faced mass heritage destruction by the Islamic State. We asked residents what they thought about rebuilding

After the Islamic State captured the northern Iraqi city of Mosul in mid-2014, they unleashed a wave of devastating human suffering and unprecedented heritage destruction.

The Conversation

Voters in Neuschwanstein area back world heritage status bid for Bavarian palaces

Voters in the municipality where Neuschwanstein Castle is located have voted to approve a bid for UNESCO World Heritage status for the 19th century palaces built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria, some of which are among Germany’s most popular tourist attractions

The Independent UK

Australia needs to reduce emissions to net zero by 2038 to do ‘fair share’ to contain global heating, analysis shows

Exclusive: Researchers say government’s climate schedule needs to be brought forward by a decade to keep heating to 1.5C

The Guardian - AU

Union Finance Minister urged to allocate funds for Srimukhalingam temple

Srimukhalingam temple chief priest Naidugari Rajasekhar has urged Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to release funds for the development of the historic Shiva temple located in Jalumuru mandal of Srikakulam district. He met the Union Finance Minister in New Delhi recently and explained the importance of the temple which was…

The Hindu

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Evacuation of Kyiv icons takes fight for Ukraine’s heritage to Louvre in Paris

The Louvre in Paris is hosting some of Ukraine’s most treasured works of art that were secretly evacuated from Kyiv to shield them from the war. Their exhibition at the world’s best-known museum highlights the role played by culture and heritage as Ukraine resists Russian attempts to deny both its…

France 24

The best Malaysia holiday destinations: Where to stay and when to travel

Where to go in the southeast Asian country for historical landmarks, nature trails and beach resorts

The Independent UK

Extra funding for Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere set to be approved

Members of the council’s finance, procurement and transformation committee will be asked to give the organisation an additional £10,000 in each of the next five years

Daily Record

Culture shift: On the U.S.’s UNESCO re-entry

UNESCO must get tough with countries exiting and re-entering the organisation on frivolous grounds and also frame policies that accommodate the tussles of a hyper-connected world.

The Hindu

The grandeur of Sukhothai

While the majority of visitors arriving in Sukhothai head straight to Sukhothai and Si Satchanalai Historical Parks, which were added to the list of the Unesco World Heritage Sites in 1999, this lower northern town itself provides a variety of local delights for those wanting to experience slow life, local…

Bangkok Post

An ode to elegance: France's Chenonceau castle

Of all the Renaissance-era castles that adorn France's Loire Valley, the Château de Chenonceau is perhaps the most refined. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it attracts almost a million French and foreign tourists every year. This success keeps a hundred employees busy at Chenonceau: ensuring the safety of…

France 24

'I went on a mystery holiday designed by an AI and ended up in a random car park'

The Mirror's Milo Boyd was taken on a mystery road trip in a Sixt rental Audi to the West Country, following ChatGPT's quest of unearthing some hidden British gems

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Daily Record

Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere launches badge for Scouts and Guides

The new award is an opportunity for leaders to view south west Scotland through a fresh lens and for young adventurers to explore

The Independent UK

The best Mexico holiday destinations – and when to travel to each one

Where to visit, whether you want ancient history, natural beauty or buzzing beach towns

Radio France Internationale

'Not being at the table has had a cost': United States asks to rejoin Unesco

The United States plans to rejoin Unesco, the United Nations' cultural organisation, five years after the previous administration withdrew its membership over funding requirements and alleged bias against Israel.

France 24

China, AI and a say on world order: Why the US wants back in UNESCO

After five long years, it just couldn’t afford to be absent any longer: On Monday, the United States formally asked to rejoin the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The US claims it needs a place back at the table, where China has had plenty of time to…

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The Independent UK

Using high-tech laser gear, UN-backed team scans Ukraine historical sites to preserve them amid war

Two United Nations-backed engineers are using a high-tech laser to create incredibly high-resolution, three-dimensional renderings of historic sites in Ukraine

WEKU

The U.S. says it wants to rejoin UNESCO after exiting during the Trump administration

The U.S. could reenter the cultural and educational body several years after it pulled out of the group citing an "anti-Israel bias" and other concerns.

The Independent UK

US decides to rejoin UNESCO and pay back dues, to counter Chinese influence

U.N. cultural and scientific agency UNESCO has announced that the United States plans to rejoin — and pay more than $600 million in back dues — after a decade-long dispute sparked by the organization’s move to include Palestine as a member

Metal Hammer

The Hu: "There's no doubt we'll work with Babymetal again"

The Hu brought Mongolian folk metal to the masses, but bandleader Gala reveals the band still have plans for everything from a Babymetal collab to a concept album

The Guardian - UK

How eDNA technology is changing the game for protecting ocean species

New, noninvasive techniques turn samples of sea water into a treasure trove of genetic information about the species below

The Independent UK

US aims to rejoin UN scientific and educational organization to push back on China

The Biden administration says the U.S. will rejoin the U.N.'s educational and scientific organization after a five-year absence that began while Donald Trump was president

Axios

U.S. tells UNESCO it has decided to rejoin agency Trump quit

The Biden administration wants to counter what it sees as the growing influence of China on UNESCO's agenda.

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