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Fortaleza and Recife, Europe’s closest Brazil: why they attract more travellers

Less than eight hours from Madrid, these two cities in northeast Brazil offer endless beaches, dunes, carnival, food and some of the country's most fascinating landscapes and stories.

Euronews

From a World Heritage-listed city to sacred shrines, Lebanon’s historic sites are being destroyed

Cultural heritage is often treated as an unfortunate casualty of war. In reality, the destruction of significant historic sites is often a deliberate and calculated part of broader efforts to claim power and territory.

The Conversation

Paris des Arts: Special edition in Prague

This week, Paris des Arts heads to the Czech Republic to visit Prague, a cultural capital and UNESCO World Heritage city. We meet one of the most provocative Czech artists of the international scene, David Cerny, who takes us inside his exhibition space – a former industrial site he's named…

France 24

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Fortaleza and Recife: Brazil looks to Europe

With direct flights from several European capitals, the two major north-eastern Brazilian cities offer beaches, nature, culture and history in a region increasingly open to international tourism.

Euronews

France adds 157,000 hectares of protected forest as nature preserves face pressure elsewhere

France aims to protect an additional 250,000 hectares of forest by 2030, including 180,000 hectares in French Guiana.

Euronews

What makes King Lynn’s Red Register so unique: A UNESCO-recognised book that preserves medieval England’s hidden history

A worn volume bound in faded red leather has been formally recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation as one of England’s earliest surviving paper-based archives. It is the kind of object most visitors would walk past without realising they are looking at something that predates printing…

The Times of India

Croatia's stunning Plitvice Lakes: The UNESCO wonder where waterfalls, bears and venomous snakes coexist

Tucked into the Dinaric Alps of central Croatia, roughly halfway between Zagreb and the Adriatic coast, a chain of 16 terraced lakes spills down a limestone valley in a cascade of waterfalls that have been forming and reforming for millennia. Plitvice Lakes National Park covers nearly 30,000 hectares, making it…

The Times of India

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10th Huawei ICT Competition Concludes with Student Winners from 49 Countries and Regions and a Record 220,000 Participants

SHENZHEN, China, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Closing & Awards Ceremony of the 10th Huawei ICT Competition Global Final was held today in Shenzhen. This year's competition attracted more than 220,000 university students and faculty members from over 2,000 institutions across more than 100 countries and regions, making it…

AAP

Luxury for less: Where to find the best-value five-star hotels in Europe

The latest Hotel Price Index has also revealed all the money-saving tips you need to know about when booking.

Euronews

The Wikimedia Foundation Shared 24 Photos Of Historic Landmarks That Prove The Past Still Has Plenty To Say

There’s something special about old buildings, ancient ruins, historic streets, and quiet monuments that were standing long before most of us ever picked up a camera. They may look like everyday landmarks to locals, but through the right lens, they can suddenly feel like scenes from another time. That is…

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In 1854, wooden stakes in a Swiss lake exposed the everyday lives of prehistoric farmers

A drought in 1853-54 revealed ancient wooden stakes in Swiss lakes. These led to the discovery of prehistoric pile-dwelling settlements. These sites offer a unique window into the everyday lives of early European farming communities. They showcase homes, food, tools, and farming practices. The discoveries changed how archaeologists studied prehistoric…

The Times of India

River cruise boom: why holidays on the water are trending

River cruises are evolving from a niche product into a key part of Europe's travel market. Rising demand on the German Rhine is increasing pressure on infrastructure.

Euronews

Guadalajara: A travel guide to the 2026 World Cup host city

Mexico's second-largest city is hosting its third men's World Cup after previously staging matches in 1970 and 1986.

Euronews

Typhoon Jangmi damages parts of Japan’s 17th century Himeji castle

Damage was discovered during routine inspection at 17th-century castle site in Hyogo prefecture

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“632 Years To Build”: 15 Most Stubborn Structures In History

From a cathedral frozen in time for 300 years to a skyscraper still unfinished after 4 decades, these are the 15 longest construction projects in history.

Bangkok Post

Locals gear for Unesco visit

Chiang Mai has reported over 80% readiness ahead of a key Unesco heritage assessment visit in August.

AAP

Influential French philosopher Morin dies at age 104

French philosopher Edgar Morin, who gained international renown for his theory of complex thought, has died at the age of 104.

Euronews

Edgar Morin, France's 'intellectual grandfather', dies aged 104

For the French, Morin was above all an intellectual guide, developing a holistic, cross-disciplinary approach to the major issues of our time. Abroad, he was best known as the creator of 'cinéma vérité' with his 1961 film Chronicle of a Summer.

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From fairytale towns to secret islands: Europe’s hidden gem travel destinations for 2026

Forget the crowds of Paris, Rome and Barcelona. From truffle-filled medieval villages in Croatia to peaceful Italian lake islands, these under-the-radar European destinations prove the continent still has plenty of secrets left to uncover.

The Times of India

What archaeologists found beneath Anyang: China's most advanced Bronze Age city just got more complex

There is a field in Anyang, Henan Province, in central China, that archaeologists have been digging carefully for nearly a century. Beneath it lies Yinxu, the Ruins of Yin, the last capital of the Shang Dynasty, which ruled China from approximately 1600 to 1046 BCE and represents the earliest archaeologically…

Bangkok Post

Wat Pho marks Vesak Day with Sri Lanka, Nepal

The embassies of Sri Lanka and Nepal in Thailand, in collaboration with Wat Pho, also known as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, jointly hosted celebrations on Thursday for International Vesak Day 2026, marking the global observance recognised by Unesco and the United Nations.

The National (Scotland)

Meet the man trying to get Unesco status for Scottish morning rolls

FROM a tattie scone to bacon and egg, we Scots are fiercely loyal to our morning roll orders. Now, one food historian wants to see the humble ritual…

Euronews

These are the best holiday destinations for a first-time trip with your partner

The Couples’ Holiday Success index evaluates spots based on factors like affordability, safety and crowd stress.

Euronews

Sri Lanka waives visa fees for tourists from more than 40 countries

As of 25 May, you won’t pay a cent to enjoy up to 30 days in the country.

The Conversation

When wars destroy heritage, women lose more than monuments – new research

As conflict continues in Ukraine, Gaza, Iran and elsewhere, the cost is being recorded not only in deaths and displacement, but also in ruined libraries, mosques, churches, museums, archives and historic neighbourhoods.

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