The “often-stigmatised territories” of Rio de Janeiro are experiencing a tourist boom, and it’s pumping cash into low-income communities.
Category: 3. Europe
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'Stigmatised territory': Why tourists have abandoned Rio's 'posh' attractions for these favelas
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Slovakia PM's national security adviser resigns over Epstein links
Miroslav Lajčák steps down after newly released exchanges showed him discussing girls and diplomacy with the late sex offender.
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FuelFest Qatar roars into Middle East debut with cars, culture and celebrity power
FuelFest has made its Middle East debut in Doha, drawing more than 6,000 fans to a high-energy celebration of car culture, music and lifestyle, as Qatar continues to expand its cultural calendar with globally recognised events.
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US shutdown likely to continue at least into Tuesday
The partial government shutdown that began early Saturday morning is on track to continue at least into Tuesday, which is the earliest the House is now expected to vote on a $1.2 trillion funding package due to opposition from Democrats and internal GOP strife.
House Republican leaders have…
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‘La Casa dei Grifi’: Inside one of Rome’s most ancient homes
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Long closed to visitors and only known to researchers, “La Casa dei Grifi” is a Republican-era residence located on the Palatine Hill, at the heart of…
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Italo-German competitiveness to-do list for Europe
Merz and Meloni’s updated Italo-German Plan of Action doubles down on legislative self-restraint, simplification, and better regulation. The real test now is the Omnibus push and the Better Regulation reform.
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Are air fryers secretly improving indoor air quality? Scientists say yes, under one condition
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Your air fryer may be secretly helping the planet, even if you have a penchant for fatty foods.
The mini-appliances have boomed in popularity in recent…
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Video. Latest news bulletin | February 1st, 2026 – Morning
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Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 1st, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics,…
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Why tourists are travelling to this rural Indian region filled with forgotten mansions
Kanadukathan lies around a one and a half hour drive along rural highways from the nearest airport. It has many features travellers would expect from a remote South Indian village: cows grazing freely along dusty, weed-fringed lanes, temple pools where the faithful bathe before prayers, and…
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Connecting cultures: ‘Journey to Ancient Greece’ exhibition makes second stop on tour of China
‘Journey to Ancient Greece’ has opened at the Liangzhou Museum in Zhejiang Province in southern China, one of the country’s most important archaeological museums.
Through more than 160 selected archaeological finds of great artistic and historical importance, visitors are introduced to…
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