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Cruising provides a £147bn global economic boost, report says

A study by the World Travel and Tourism Council has detailed the sector’s financial value

The Independent UK

How ‘books for development’ campaigns reveal an unjust global order

The gutting of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in 2025 has had catastrophic consequences, including in South Sudan where amid ongoing war, an estimated 33 million people require humanitarian assistance.

The Conversation

Cairo’s City of the Dead is more than a cemetery – it’s a living neighbourhood at risk

On religious festival mornings, Egyptians gather among tombs in Cairo’s City of the Dead, a four-mile medieval necropolis at the foot of the Mokattam Hills. They’re upholding a longstanding tradition of remembrance and honouring their deceased loved ones. Though you might expect this ceremony to be marked with silence, the…

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AI Fraud at Scale: Why Digital Asset Security Is Moving Toward Cryptographic Proof Systems

We are rapidly approaching a reality where synthetic media output actually outnumbers authentic human information. UNESCO describes this as a crisis of knowing where traditional epistemological mechanisms break down completely.

International Business Times

Time-travelling in Cantabria: from the stone age to Sartre via the ‘prettiest town in Spain’

On the north coast of Spain you can see some of the world’s oldest art, explore a stunning medieval village, then watch surfers ride Atlantic swells

The Guardian - UK

‘Tranquil, natural and barely a tourist in sight’: readers’ favourite hidden gems in Spain

Your top off-the-beaten track discoveries, from gorges in Galicia to vineyards in La Rioja

The Guardian - UK

Moldova, Liechtenstein, San Marino: The European countries hardly any tourists visit

These less-visited countries offer rich heritage, stunning natural beauty and quirky attractions for every kind of traveller.

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Sugarloaf Mountain zipline blocked by judge in Brazil

The Rio de Janeiro mountain has been part of a designated Unesco World Heritage Site since 2012

The Independent UK

The best family-friendly hotels in Cyprus, with water parks, pony clubs and more

A perennial favourite with families, this Mediterranean island has plenty of accomodation options to keep all generations happy. Our local expert picks the very best

The Independent UK

Smash, grab and go: What happens to stolen artworks after a successful heist?

Once you successfully steal artworks, what comes next? With stricter regulations around the buying and selling of art, looted pieces often embark on complicated and mysterious journeys.

Euronews

The best hotels in Paphos, from five-star stays to beachside resorts

This coastal city in southwest Cyprus has plenty to offer for all ages. Yasemen Kaner-White picks the best hotels for all budgets

The Independent UK

The Facebook Page “World Beauties And Wonders” Shared 75 Of The Most Mesmerizing Pictures

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Walk this way: Britain’s best hiking holidays

Inspired by the new King Charles III England Coast Path, we’re strapping on our boots and setting out for a ramble on these first-rate routes

Evening Standard

These are the best destinations for solo female travellers – and two are in Europe

From the wildlife wonders of Costa Rica to the charming old towns of Estonia, here’s where you should be headed.

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How China’s deepest sinkhole formed its own microclimates

China's incredible ‘Heavenly Pits’ (also called Tiankeng) are the result of carbonate bedrock dissolved over time by underground water. As these underground rivers carved large caves, they finally collapsed, creating vertical chasms, or giant dolines, 500 to 600 meters deep. These areas are like giant greenhouses - they trap heat…

Euronews

Religious tourism: 10 Portuguese monuments to visit at Easter

Located from the north to the south of Portugal, here are some of the most popular religious monuments to visit during Holy Week with your family.

The Independent UK

Controversial entry fee set to return for tourists entering Venice this week

The levy will be in place for 60 days across peak season

The Times of India

Saint Lucia: The only country in the world named after a historical woman

Saint Lucia, located in the Eastern Caribbean, is a very special island because it is the only independent country in the world to be named after a woman. Official records from the Government of Saint Lucia confirm the nation was named in honour of Saint Lucy of Syracuse, who was…

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Tehran’s only Unesco-listed building ‘at risk of being destroyed’ by US-Israeli airstrikes

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Iran’s cultural heritage sites at risk of destruction from US-Israeli bombing, UK scholars warn

Four of Iran's 29 world heritage sites have been affected since the US-Israeli war began

The Independent UK

Why Malta is one of Europe’s greatest open-air history museums

Temples that predate the Pyramids, lavishly decorated cathedrals and hushed walled cities – Malta is a treasure chest of fascinating historical sights

The Independent UK

This tranquil hotel sits on one of Vietnam’s finest stretches of beach

HOTELS: The Four Seasons Nam Hai in Vietnam stands out for its top-notch Japanese food, peaceful villas, and a fascinating offering of excursions, finds Kate Wickers

Times Life

5 Temples That Defy Logic: Secrets Hidden for Centuries

There are many temples in India, yet some transcend religion and become mysterious. These hallowed locations present centuries old, unexplained phenomena that defy reason, science, and human comprehension. These temples continue to captivate both believers and scholars with their floating pillars and mysterious noises. Whether they are viewed as mysteries…

The Conversation

Brain drain in rural Wales isn’t inevitable ‑ we asked gen Z what would make them stay

What we feel about our hometowns – the places we grew up, the people we know, the memories we made – shapes who we are.

The Times of India

Socotra: Why this Yemeni island is called the most alien place on Earth

The Socotra archipelago, located in the Indian Ocean, has been referred to as the most alien place on Earth because of its bizarre, long-lost, and otherworldly features. The Socotra archipelago has been separated from the African mainland for 18 million years and has evolved into an evolutionary laboratory due to…

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