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Saving Mauritania's ancient desert libraries from sands

The UNESCO-listed city of Chinguetti, home to priceless medieval manuscripts, battles encroaching desert sands, dwindling tourism, and regional insecurity. Discover the fight to preserve Africa's spiritual capital.

Heritage Foundation backlash over Carlson-Fuentes event

Prominent conservative thinktank draws criticism for platforming controversial commentator Tucker Carlson alongside white nationalist Nick Fuentes at Washington DC event, sparking internal dissent and external condemnation.

Brighton Pier For Sale Amid Tax Hike Pressures

The iconic Brighton Palace Pier faces an uncertain future as rising business rates and economic pressures prompt owners to seek new investment, sparking concerns about this beloved seaside treasure.

Jenner's vaccine shed declared at risk

The humble Gloucestershire shed where Edward Jenner conducted his first smallpox vaccinations has been declared at risk, sparking a campaign to save this birthplace of immunology.

Taxpayer Millions Funded Mediocre UK Films

Exclusive investigation uncovers how scores of low-profile British film productions received overwhelming public funding despite questionable quality and commercial prospects.

Big Pharma's Tax Breaks: Are We Getting NHS Value?

Exclusive analysis reveals pharmaceutical giants received massive tax incentives while NHS faces funding crisis. Experts demand transparency on whether these breaks are delivering promised benefits to UK healthcare.

Rome's Ancient Torre dei Conti Tower Collapses

A significant portion of Rome's medieval Torre dei Conti has collapsed, sending rubble cascading into the street near the Imperial Forums. The 12th-century tower suffered catastrophic structural failure, though miraculously no injuries were reported.

Exxon funded climate denial in Latin America

Newly uncovered documents reveal how ExxonMobil funded conservative think tanks to spread climate misinformation throughout Latin America, undermining environmental progress in vulnerable regions.

Trump Republicans Force Shutdown Over Border Wall

Republican lawmakers are hurtling toward a partial government shutdown, using federal funding as leverage to resurrect Donald Trump's border wall agenda and setting up a dramatic confrontation with Democrats.

Aid cuts threaten tropical disease progress reversal

Critical funding reductions for neglected tropical diseases could undo years of medical advances, putting millions at risk of preventable suffering as health leaders warn of devastating consequences.

Victoria climbers defy Indigenous site ban

Rock climbing communities across Victoria are mobilising against controversial new restrictions at culturally significant Indigenous sites, setting up a dramatic confrontation between heritage protection and recreational access.

Australia's Mechanics' Institutes: Community Hubs Reborn

Discover how historic Mechanics' Institutes across Australia are transforming into vital community hubs, offering everything from yoga classes to digital literacy workshops while preserving their rich heritage.

World's Most Valuable Museum Opens After 20-Year Build

After two decades of planning and construction, the monumental Museum of Planetary Heritage has finally opened its doors, housing artefacts valued at nearly £1 billion in a spectacular new cultural landmark.

Childcare funding crisis looms as pandemic aid expires

Millions of American families face a childcare timebomb as emergency federal funding that saved thousands of providers during COVID-19 is set to expire, threatening widespread closures and soaring costs.

Spain funds Woody Allen film amid controversy

The Spanish government faces backlash for investing €10 million in Woody Allen's upcoming film, reigniting debates about public funding for controversial filmmakers.

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