Endangered gorilla habitats threatened in rebel-held Congo Conservationists warn that the charcoal boom is coming at a steep ecological cost. The Independent UK · May 22, 2025
‘Transformative journey’: The Salt Path inspires walkers to tackle England’s epic coastal route The path takes hikers to some of the south coast’s wildest spots with views of rugged rock formations and sweeping stretches of sea. Euronews · May 21, 2025
‘Without time, there is no flavour’: a South Korean grand master on the art of the perfect soy sauce Ki Soon-do’s soy sauce has been served to Donald Trump and gained Unesco heritage protection. It is recognition that is 370 years in the making The Guardian - AU · May 20, 2025
Artist Stefano Cagol's SOS Torch display illuminates Day of Light celebration in Tyrol A spellbinding light show remains talk of the Italian town of Bressanone (Brixen) in South Tyrol. Renowned artist Stefano Cagol ignited series of SOS torches to symbolise a UNESCO global appeal about the future relationship between robots and humans. Euronews · May 20, 2025
Three killed in lightning strike at Cambodia's Angkor Wat UNESCO temple complex Authorities have released no information about the strike, but an official on Monday confirmed that the three people killed were all Cambodian nationals. Euronews · May 19, 2025
Deadly lightning strike kills three at busy Cambodia tourist spot Cambodia's government have tried to play down the incident The Independent UK · May 19, 2025
Gaza’s ancient past revealed as artefacts survive destruction and exile Ancient artefacts from Gaza – amphorae, statues, mosaics, funerary steles and more – tell the story of 5,000 years of a civilisation, in a Paris exhibition that seeks to preserve a heritage on the brink of erasure. Radio France Internationale · May 17, 2025
Jungle trekking, rainforests and the world’s largest orangutan sanctuary: why Malaysia is unmatched for outdoor adventure Visitors can hike beautiful national parks, snorkel in crystal-clear waters and spend the night in a cave. Whatever you’re after, this part of the world isn’t short of fun activities to immerse yourself in The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2025
10 Alternative Travel Destinations For Indians to Consider Amid Turkey and Azerbaijan Boycott Faced with shifting travel considerations regarding Turkey and Azerbaijan, Indian travellers have a wide array of welcoming and wonderful alternatives awaiting exploration. International Business Times UK · May 15, 2025
South Korea’s female freedivers: TV has made stars of the haenyeo but what is their real story? The craze for Korean culture has brought fame to the ‘women of the sea’, but not always to their benefit. Now they want to reclaim their stories to inspire a new generation The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2025
Hagia Sophia restoration to protect 1,500-year-old Unesco ‘masterpiece’ Istanbul landmark’s most extensive works in years will include efforts to prevent earthquake damage The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2025
HBC’s artworks and collections help us understand Canada’s origins — and can be auctioned off The proposed liquidation of many of the Hudson’s Bay Company’s (HBC) collections that together trace over three centuries of Indigenous and European interaction across this continent represents a profound threat to Canada’s collective memory and identity. The Conversation · May 13, 2025
Eight epic train holidays for 2025 that prove it's the second golden age of travel We’ve entered a second golden age of rail travel – here are the most noteworthy routes to know for 2025, to traverse everywhere from the South of America to Somerset Evening Standard · May 12, 2025
New recommendations for regulating neurotechnology in Canada include protecting Indigenous rights With Canada’s federal election behind us, we can now focus on a renewed commitment to our values and to economic growth. Both entail a commitment to the health and well-being of Canadians. The Conversation · May 11, 2025
The Independent UK · May 4, 2025 Nicaragua withdraws from UNESCO in protest at press freedom award UNESCO has announced the withdrawal of Nicaragua from the U.N. cultural and educational body because of the awarding of a UNESCO prize celebrating press freedom to a Nicaraguan newspaper, La Prensa
Bored Panda · May 2, 2025 90 Fascinating Discoveries That Bring The Ancient World Back To Life, As Seen On This FB Page Indiana Jones and Lara Croft would be jealous.
The Independent UK · May 2, 2025 Is my generation in need of reforming? I went to Gen Z bootcamp to find out LET’S UNPACK THAT: As a Unesco-partnered non-profit launches a soft skills programme to fill a gap among those aged 16 to 25, Ellie Muir asks whether members of her generation – who are often represented as workshy phone addicts – require a complete overhaul, or if they’ve been failed by…
Evening Standard · Apr 30, 2025 Video of the moment ‘totemic’ Sycamore Gap tree was cut down played in court Groundworker Daniel Graham and mechanic Adam Carruthers each deny two counts of criminal damage to the tree and Hadrian’s Wall.
Evening Standard · Apr 30, 2025 Sycamore Gap was totemic, trial of two men accused of chopping down tree is told Groundworker Daniel Graham and mechanic Adam Carruthers each deny two counts of criminal damage to the tree and Hadrian’s Wall.
The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2025 Sycamore Gap trial live: Friends accused of felling iconic tree blame each other, court told Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers are on trial at Newcastle Crown Court accused of felling the Sycamore Gap tree
Euronews · Apr 28, 2025 Ankara's 'Modern Republic Capital Heritage' has been accepted onto the UNESCO Tentative List Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced that Ankara has been accepted into the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List as an example of modern urbanisation and planned urbanisation.
The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2025 AP PHOTOS: A new generation of Maasai warriors is born in Kenya Boys become warriors in an ancient initiation ceremony in Kenya’s Maasai community. This rite of passage is known as “Enkipaata.” It has been declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO but has had to adapt to modern times.
The National (Scotland) · Apr 27, 2025 Scottish-Palestinian poet on why it's important to keep talking about her home city ‘ANY Palestinian film is very significant to tell the Palestinian story,” poet Nada Shawa says. “I was invited to participate in this panel…
The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2025 An English rugby team’s stadium plan sparks concern for beavers, bats and UNESCO designation The city of Bath in southwest England loves its rugby
Euronews · Apr 25, 2025 Listen to some of the world’s most iconic sites with Sonic Heritage Sonic Heritage captures the sounds of 270 UNESCO World Heritage sites — inviting us to tune in to some of the most culturally significant places on Earth.