How to plan a slow tour of Valencia region in Spain
This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Some call it Valencia’s green lung, others its heart — but all locals agree that the Turia Gardens is one of the city’s…
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Survey offers hope for world's rarest maple tree
A population survey of the world's rarest maple tree offers hope for the endangered species, a conservationist has said. Dan Crowley, tree conservation manager at Westonbirt Arboretum in…
At least six killed in Israeli strike on south Lebanon
At least six people were killed in an airstrike on a residential building in southern Lebanon, the Lebanese Health Ministry said on Saturday. Three others were injured in the Israeli…
Indonesia marks first Independence Day in unfinished new capital
Indonesia's unfinished new capital marked its inaugural Independence Day on Saturday with a flag-raising ceremony amidst a backdrop of cranes and dusty construction sites. Located in the…
'I've been sleeping under a bridge in Lagos for 30 years'
Having lived for exactly half his life under a bridge in Nigeria's biggest city, Lagos, Liya’u Sa’adu sees himself as the "guardian" for the many other homeless people who have joined him…
German ambassador says Russia not ready to negotiate with Ukraine
Russia is currently not ready to negotiate for peace with Ukraine, the German ambassador in Moscow, Alexander Graf Lambsdorff, told the daily Bonner General-Anzeiger in remarks published…
Alleged Afghanistan trips ignite debate over German refugees' status
Germany's special representative for migration agreements, Joachim Stamp, has warned refugees living in Germany against taking trips back to their homelands as these might jeopardize their…
Solider Told Sister He Couldn't Attend Her Wedding, and Then Gave a Shocking Surprise: 'Such a Dream' (Exclusive)
India Dawn Jones tells PEOPLE she believed there was 'no way' her brother would make it home from Iraq in time for the wedding India Dawn Jones was completely surprised when her brother,…
No bail for activists kicked off Zimbabwe plane
Three Zimbabwean activists who were arrested in dramatic fashion after being forced off an aeroplane last month have been denied bail, on the eve of a high-profile international summit in…
Thailand elects its youngest-ever prime minister
[Source] Paetongtarn Shinawatra, 37, became Thailand’s youngest prime minister on Friday, stepping into a role previously held by her father and aunt. The former business executive was the…
Russian President Putin to visit Azerbaijan for talks with Aliyev
Russian President Vladimir Putin is due to visit Azerbaijan on Sunday, the Kremlin has confirmed, despite Ukraine's ongoing incursion into the southern Russian region of Kursk. The two-day…
German coalition leaders agree new compromise on 2025 budget
The leaders of Germany's coalition government have agreed to a new compromise on the 2025 budget, a government spokesman said in Berlin on Friday. The new agreement - one month after…
Jailed talk-show host pardoned by Burundi's president
A talk-show host who was serving a 10-year prison sentence for undermining Burundi’s national integrity has been officially pardoned. Floriane Irangabiye, who ran a media company that…
The top UN court sets a December date for the start of hearings in a landmark climate change case
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The top United Nations court announced Friday that public hearings will open Dec. 2 in a landmark case seeking a non-binding advisory opinion on “the…
Ukraine takes Russian town of Sudzha
urope The News Ukraine claimed full control of a Russian town, the first such success in its surprise offensive into Moscow’s territory. Kyiv has yet to publicize its war aims with its…
Southern African leaders meet amid mpox concerns and a political crackdown in summit host Zimbabwe
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — African leaders will meet in Zimbabwe on Saturday for a scheduled summit of the 16-nation Southern African Development Community that may discuss the rising issue…
Billionaire heiress becomes new head of government in Thailand
Thailand's ruling Pheu Thai party head Paetongtarn Shinawatra was elected prime minister during an extraordinary session of parliament on Friday, just two days after the dismissal of…
Old photo of monk serving Muslims food falsely linked to 2024 Bangladesh unrest
An old image of a monk serving food to Muslims has resurfaced in social media posts that falsely claimed it shows a Hindu priest who was killed by Islamists during the recent unrest in…
Philippine coastguard ship 'heading for disputed South China Sea reef'
The Philippines is sending a new coastguard vessel to strengthen its hold over a disputed reef in the South China Sea, according to Chinese monitors who predicted a "forceful response"…
Video shows fire at home of ex-Bangladesh ruling party politician, not Bengali Hindu cricketer
A screenshot of the false post on X. Weeks of deadly clashes between protesters and security forces in Bangladesh culminated in Hasina quitting and fleeing to India on August 3, bringing…
Mexico's truth commission reveals new evidence of ‘death flights’ during 1965-1990 'dirty war'
MEXICO CITY (AP) — More evidence has emerged that Mexican authorities disposed of the bodies of dissidents in “death flights” during the country's 1965-1990 “dirty war. ” Mexico’s…
iLint: the world’s first hydrogen-powered train
Innovations in Hydrogen-Powered Train Technology As the world looks to curb carbon emissions, rail operators’ continued focus on diesel has put a spotlight on the industry. Rail…
The world’s longest railway tunnels
Click here to read our updated list of the longest railway tunnels in the world Exploring the Longest Railway Tunnels Worldwide Seikan Tunnel, Japan The 53.85km Seikan tunnel in Japan is…
Old photo of Zelensky visiting eastern Ukraine falsely linked to Kyiv's offensive in Russia
Screenshot of the false X post, taken on August 14, 2024 The post emerged after Ukraine deployed thousands of troops in a major incursion into Russia's western Kursk region on August 6…