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No cruise ships, no rickshaws and a visitor tax: How popular tourist spots like Venice are tackling overtourism

From banning golf carts and cruise ships to hiking taxes for day-trippers, iconic tourist destinations are taking matters into their own hands to keep their streets sane for locals

The Independent UK

“Natural vs Fake Definitely Shows”: Lauren Sánchez’s Sister Shares BTS Snaps From Venice Wedding

Brother Paul and half-sister Elena attended the wedding, but Lauren Sánchez’s other brother Michael did not get an invite because of their tense relationship.

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Anti-tourism protests are not new. They happened in ancient Rome, 19th-century England and after World War II

This hot European summer, anti-tourism protests have made headlines, from Barcelona to Venice, Mallorca and the Canary Islands. The unrest is not confined to Europe, though.

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‘Loneliness does not come from having no people’: Orlando Bloom finally speaks up after Katy Perry split

Bloom finally speaks up.

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Lauren Sánchez wedding outfit reportedly stolen in Venice days after lavish ceremony

Bezos and Sánchez are reportedly on their honeymoon in Taormina, Sicily

The Independent UK

Skirting the issue: Designer dress goes missing from Bezos-Sánchez wedding

Sources say no complaint has been made to police – with expectation that garment will ‘turn up’

The Guardian - UK

Venice, Dubrovnik, the Balearic Islands: How to cruise responsibly in overtouristed destinations

Travellers looking to cruise responsibly don’t have to avoid destinations with restrictions or taxes.

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Creative Australia apologises to Khaled Sabsabi for ‘hurt and pain’ after Venice Biennale reinstatement

Wesley Enoch tells ABC RN the artist’s work was not about glorification of terrorism and says Sabsabi is ‘incredibly peace-loving’

The Guardian - AU

Overtourism is reshaping communities in Europe – could Australia be next?

A media frenzy erupted over the recent Jeff Bezos “wedding of the century” in Venice.

The Conversation

After $50-Million Wedding Bash, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Are Now Honeymooning at 'White Lotus' Hotel

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez are honeymooning at Sicily's San Domenico Palace, of White Lotus fame, after their $50M Venice wedding.

International Business Times UK

Canaletto's Venice masterpiece sets new auction record with €37.8m sale at Christie's London

The 18th-century masterpiece captures Venice in full splendour on Ascension Day, with the Doge’s golden barge - the Bucintoro - at its centre.

Euronews

Leonardo DiCaprio's Girlfriend Wears Gisele Bündchen's Iconic Dolce & Gabbana Gown from 2003 Met Gala

Supermodel Vittoria Ceretti, Leonardo DiCaprio's current girlfriend, turned heads in a rare archival Dolce & Gabbana gown originally worn by Gisele Bündchen at the 2003 Met Gala. Ceretti wore the striking dress to a wedding celebration for Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez in Venice.

International Business Times UK

Ixta Belfrage’s Italiam summer: Five regional recipes inspired by her childhood

From a fiery porcini lasagne in Tuscany to a vibrant Caprese salad on the shores of Capri, Ixta Belfrage celebrates the flavours, memories and landscapes that shaped her cooking

The Independent UK

Rosie O'Donnell blasts 'gross excess' of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding

Rosie O'Donnell says that the "gross excess" of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's lavish Venice wedding "turned (her) stomach"

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Charlize Theron, Katie Couric and More Celebs Blast Bezos Wedding — While Fans Praise 'Real Queen' MacKenzie Scott

Charlize Theron, Katie Couric and others blast Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's $50M Venice wedding as tone-deaf extravagance. Meanwhile, Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott wins praise for her philanthropic legacy.

Marie Claire

Kendall Jenner Departs Venice in the Last Sandal Trend I Expect to See at the Airport

I'm convinced to leave my sneakers behind.

Evening Standard

Cannes becomes the latest European destination to crack down on tourism with 'drastic' cruise ship curbs

It follows an uproar from residents in Venice over Jeff Bezos’ wedding to Lauren Sanchez

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All The Strung-Out Celebrity Looks After A Weekend Partying For Jeff Bezos And Lauren Sánchez’s Wedding

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Jeff Bezos Texted And Then Chamath Palihapitiya Sent A Plane Loaded With Bottles Of His $1,200 Tequila To Venice As Wedding Present

Venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya says Jeff Bezos reached out for a last-minute splash of premium spirits, prompting him to "send my plane with a case of our tequila to Venice as a wedding present," he wrote on X Sunday.

Marie Claire

Kendall Jenner Swaps Her Vintage Mugler Outfit for a Simple Tank Top After Hectic Wedding Weekend in Venice

The model is an expert at high-low dressing.

Al Jazeera

Cannes becomes the latest famous destination to crack down on mass tourism

Nice, Venice, Barcelona and Amsterdam are other European cities that have also imposed limits on cruise ships.

Marie Claire

Two Rare The Row Bags Are Kylie Jenner's Plus-Ones at the Bezos-Sánchez Wedding in Venice

Her $54,000 celeb-beloved watch was also in attendance.

The Guardian - UK

Correspondents reveal their true colours

Brief letters: Green ink | The arms race | Jeff in Venice | Present and correct | Articles of faith

Evening Standard

‘No space for Bezos’: Hundreds protest against billionaire’s wedding on final day of Venice celebrations

Angry demonstrations erupted with protesters carrying anti-Bezos banners and chanting against corporate greed

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“Ordered Their Invites From Temu”: Lauren Sánchez And Jeff Bezos Brutally Trolled By Tech Giant

"You’re telling me this is the wedding invite of one of the world's richest men?"

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