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'Music seems far more important in Liverpool - we get it'

“Eurovision is a chance to exhibit what is happening [within the music scene] here all of the time”

Liverpool Echo

MNS chief Raj Thackeray opposes refinery near protected UNESCO site

MUMBAI: MNS chief Raj Thackeray showed his resistance over the refinery project in Barsu, Ratnagiri district, after stating that it’s coming up close to a UNESCO protected site where no development project can come up.

The Times of India

Indonesia travel guide: Everything to know before you go

The sheer breadth of experiences that can be unearthed in Indonesia makes it an enchanting holiday destination, from pulsing city energy to beachside bliss, temple wandering to underwater exploring

The Independent UK

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Unusual disciplines at Cambodia event

Phnom Penh: Southeast Asian athletes will vie for dominance in more than 30 sports at the 32nd SEA Games, which officially open today and end on May 17, in everything from athletics and football to jet ski and obstacle race.

Bangkok Post

It'll take 300 years to wipe out child marriage at the current pace of progress

UNESCO's new report on child marriages shows signs of progress. Yet each year, 12 million girls marry before they turn 18. And the pandemic, climate change and conflict has only made things worse.

WEKU

Press freedom 'under attack' in every corner of the globe, UN warns

The United Nations has warned that press freedom is under attack around the globe as nations on Wednesday mark World Press Freedom Day – with Reporters Without Borders (RSF) finding the situation for journalists was satisfactory in only three out of 10 countries.

Radio France Internationale

Media freedom in dire state in record number of countries, report finds

World Press Freedom Index report warns disinformation and AI pose mounting threats to journalism

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Press freedoms shrink, journalists being targeted

UNITED NATIONS: Press freedom is under attack in every corner of the globe, with journalists continually harassed, jailed and killed, UN officials and media outlets warned on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

3 imprisoned Iranian female journalists win top UN prize

The United Nations says its premier prize for press freedom has been awarded to three imprisoned Iranian female journalists “for their commitment to truth and accountability.”

The Independent UK

The last sultanate of Indonesia

The success of Yogyakarta's bid to be recognised as a UNESCO Historical City Centre would benefit Indonesia's last remaining sultanate.

360info

Media rights in focus

Today marks World Press Freedom Day. The theme this year, according to Unesco, is: "Freedom of expression as a driver for all other human rights".

Bangkok Post

UN chief urges all nations to stop targeting media and truth

The United Nations chief is warning on the eve of World Press Freedom Day that the media is under attack in every corner of the world where “truth is threatened by disinformation and hate speech.”

The Independent UK

‘Seeds ensure our survival’: the women of Guinea-Bissau who keep vital plants and culture alive

The ‘seed keepers’ of the Unesco-designated Urok Islands pass creole seeds from generation to generation, protecting their traditions and climate-resistant varieties from extinction

The Guardian - UK

Spur to action: new, greener breaks on Italy’s Gargano peninsula

The Gargano peninsula is a popular seaside haunt for Italians, but now a new breed of young operators are offering low-impact activities away from the crowds

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The Independent UK

From foodventures to fascinating history, enjoy an enriching trip in Split

Perched prettily on the shores of the Adriatic, Croatia’s second city is a compelling mixture of ancient architecture, contemporary cuisine, and sumptuous scenery. Get ready to find some ‘gušt’...

ABC News

Push for greater Indigenous input in Purnululu as Bungle Bungles native title tensions ease

Native title holders at Purnululu National Park, also known as the Bungle Bungles, say they're looking forward to a future with more cultural involvement after moving on from decades of conflict.

The Hindu

Mitul Baruah’s Slow Disaster: Life of the storytellers of Majuli

mitul baruah’s book on the people and environment of majuli

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka travel guide: Everything to know before you go

Sri Lanka lures travellers with an impressive array: wildlife, history, exceptional food, surfing hotspots and beaches

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Liverpool Echo

The people working to prepare Merseyside park for 'world stage' status

Birkenhead Park is one of seven sites to be shortlisted for UNESCO World Heritage Status

The Times of India

The history of world book and copyright day

World Book and Copyright Day, also known as International Day of the Book, is a global observance that promotes reading, publishing, and protecting intellectual property rights. It is celebrated annually on April 23rd and has a rich history dating back to 1995 when it was proclaimed by the United Nations…

ABC News

Endangered species found dead on north Queensland beach prompts calls for gillnets ban in reef waters

A local living near the Great Barrier Reef has taken a series of photos showing the damaged carcasses of a range of sea creatures.

ABC News

Set in stone

Etched into rock at a dusty cattle station in outback South Australia is the richest collection of Ediacaran fossils in the world. Now, the site will be open to tourists for the first time.

The Independent UK

Denmark travel guide: Everything you need to know before you go

Whether you’re looking for cities packed with culture or a countryside of fjords and beaches, a holiday in Denmark offers it all – along with some seriously cool Scandi vibes

Asharq Al-Awsat

Riyadh to Host 5th World Heritage Site Managers’ Forum in September

Saudi Arabia’s Culture Ministry, represented by the Saudi National Commission for Education, Culture and Science and the Heritage Commission, alongside the UNESCO World Heritage Center and the ICCROM-IUCN World Heritage Leadership Program are jointly organizing the fifth edition of the World Heritage Site Managers’ Forum, in partnership with ICOMOS. The…

Bangkok Post

Books and roses mark St Jordi day on Sunday

This Sunday is the day of Sant Jordi, the patron saint of Catalonia in Spain. On this day, people celebrate by exchanging books and roses. Sunday is also World Book Day as declared by Unesco in 1995.

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