In Cape Town’s historic Bo-Kaap, locals priced out by rich foreign buyers
Amid digital nomads, a tourism boom and a housing crisis, can the people who built the city still afford to live in it?
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The Ancient Egyptian stone that Britain refuses to return
The Rosetta Stone held the secrets to Ancient Egypt. Britain refuses to give it back
Published On 11 Jan 2026
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Can China and South Korea reset complex ties after Xi-Lee summit?
Analysts say both countries increasingly rely on each other for economic and security reasons amid geopolitical churn.
Swiss officials face painful task of identifying victims of deadly bar fire
Investigators warn that with some of the bodies badly burned, the identification process could take weeks.
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About 40 killed, 115 injured in Swiss ski resort blaze: What we know
New Year’s Eve fire in a Swiss resort in Crans-Montana likely started by sparklers close to ceiling, officials say.
From: NewsFeed
Cambodia’s economy squeezed by Thai conflict
Conflict with Thailand is hitting Cambodia’s economy. The country depends heavily on Thailand for trade, tourism and
Published On 23 Dec 2025
US social media rules for tourists could have ‘chilling effect’ on travel
US Travel Association responds to a government notice requiring tourists from 42 countries to submit social media data.
‘A gesture of love’: Italy’s cuisine joins UNESCO’s cultural heritage list
A UNESCO panel backed Italy’s bid, recognising Italian cuisine as a social ritual that binds families, communities.
Bethlehem’s Christmas tree lights up after two years of darkness
Bethlehem lights tree after two years, mixing hope with sorrow amid Gaza war and economic hardship from Israeli siege.
Bethlehem lights up Christmas tree amid hopes for economic recovery
Palestinians hope first Christmas tree lighting ceremony in three years will encourage tourists to return to the city.
Airbus issues major A320 recall after flight control incident
The change must be carried out before the next routine flight, and is among the largest mass recalls affecting Airbus.
