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Bali and the not-so-great glass elevator: construction on Kelingking beach prompts outrage from locals

Construction of 182-metre tall lift has been halted after outrage from locals on the Indonesian tourist island

The Guardian - AU

Mexico trounces the US when it comes to world’s best hotels, new ranking finds

The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025 list features just two US entries, while Mexico boasts four

The Independent UK

10 best luxury hotels in Bali, from personal butlers to palatial villas

Blending high-end luxury with traditional Balinese lifestyle, escape to these secluded resorts and opulent hotels on the Island of the Gods

The Independent UK

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Public outcry forces halt to construction of 182m glass lift on iconic Bali beach

Activists and local communities say glass structure will spoil natural beauty of Kelingking’s dramatic cliffs and cause ecological damage

The Independent UK

69-Year-Old Brit Set to Be Executed by Firing Squad Will Be Sent Home After 12 Years in Bali Jail

Lindsay Sandiford, a 69-year-old Briton sentenced to death in Bali for drug trafficking, will be repatriated to the UK after 12 years on death row.

International Business Times UK

British drug-smuggling grandma to be sent home after 12 years on death row in Bali

Lindsay Sandiford, 68, was arrested after arriving in Bali in 2012 when Indonesian authorities found cocaine worth €2.1 million in her suitcase.

Euronews

British grandmother facing execution in Bali to be repatriated

An agreement was reached between the two countries on Tuesday.

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British grandmother facing execution in Bali to be repatriated, reports say

An agreement was reached between the two countries on Tuesday, according to reports.

The Independent UK

British grandmother sentenced to death in Bali to be sent back to UK after 12 years in prison

Lindsay Sandiford, 69, is set to be released after an agreement between the UK and Indonesia

The Independent UK

Flood Reckoning For Bali On Overdevelopment, Waste

Standing where her family home once was, Ruth Deidree Boelan closed her eyes and prayed for relatives missing in devastating flash floods that swept resort island Bali this year.

International Business Times

Australians accused in fatal shooting of fellow national could face death penalty in Bali

Australian nationals to be charged with premeditated murder and illegal possession of firearms

The Independent UK

Three Australians accused of premeditated murder in Bali villa could face the death penalty

Melbourne man Zivan Radmanovic, 32, was fatally gunned down in a Bali villa in June

The Guardian - AU

14 Best Countries To Retire Comfortably on $1,200 a Month

International Living revealed 14 countries where retirees live comfortably on $1,200 monthly, from Bali's beaches to Bulgaria's historic towns.

GOBankingRates

Why Did the Indonesian President Want to Meet Donald Trump's Son, Eric? Here's What the Two Leaders Whispered About After a Gaza Summit

On 13 Oct 2025, Indonesia's President Prabowo was caught on a live mic asking Donald Trump to arrange a meeting with Eric Trump—just as Trump Org's Bali resort plans ramp up. Explore the quotes, connections, and controversy.

International Business Times UK

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Angela Hobart obituary

Other lives: Anthropological expert on Balinese shadow puppetry who lectured on cross-cultural therapy

Benzinga

Plans For $1,500 Honeymoon To Bali Fall Apart After 28-Year-Old Husband Tells Wife To Wait — She Calls Him 'Greedy'

A newlywed couple's dream honeymoon to Bali collapsed after a financial dispute over plane tickets. The husband, 28, refused to cover both fares when his wife asked him to pay upfront, telling her to wait until she had funds of her own. The disagreement turned into an argument after she…

Everybody Loves Your Money

Why Do Some People Pretend to Be Rich While Drowning in Debt

Think about it: someone you know is flashing the newest iPhone, driving a shiny car with heated seats, and snapping vacation selfies in Bali. But behind the scenes, their credit cards are maxed, loan collectors are calling, and they’re one unexpected bill away from financial disaster. This is the strange…

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Why Do People Take Out Loans for Vacations They Can’t Afford?

Imagine sipping cocktails on a beach in Bali while knowing your credit card back home is crying for mercy. For many people, that fantasy becomes reality—except the part where the financial hangover sets in once the tan fades. Vacations are meant to be an escape, but too often, they come…

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Terrorism victims remembered two decades after attack

It is 20 years since the 2005 Bali bombings, in which four Australians were among those killed by suicide and car bombs.

The Independent UK

Bali rounds up strays after single rabid dog bites 15 tourists

Authorities euthanise rabid animal believed to be responsible for spate of bites along Tabanan hiking trails

Evening Standard

East London tourist, 23, found dead after being swept out to sea in Bali

Harrison Edward Nada Kontounas, from Ilford, was swimming with friends at Bali’s Legian Beach when a strong current pulled him beneath the waves

The Independent UK

British tourist swept out to sea in Bali found dead, official says

Harrison Edward Nada Kontounas went missing on Wednesday

The Guardian - AU

DNA tests to determine if heart belongs to Australian man who died in Bali

Australian officials demanded answers after the body of Byron Haddow was returned without his heart

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: PM urges UN to unite; Bali hospital denies alleged organ theft; and recipes for the footy final

Albanese pushes back against isolation at the UN

The Independent UK

Body of Australian man who died in Bali returned to family with heart missing

Organ eventually sent to Queensland two months later

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