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Trump withdraws US from dozens of international organisations

U.S. President Donald Trump walks to the White House as he returns from Florida, in Washington, D.C., U.S., January 4, 2026. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz

Belgium’s beer-brewing monks battle threat to their way of life

A Belgian trappist monk walking past bottles of Westvleteren beer at the bottling plant in Westvleteren, Belgium, in June 2019.

Cambodia says Thailand bombs province home to Angkor temples

Cambodia relies heavily on its tourism sector, which, as in many nations, is still recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic years.

Hungary winemakers fear disease may ‘wipe out’ industry

An outbreak of the flavescence doree disease has ravaged Europe's wine regions, including in Hungary.

Libya's Red Castle museum opens for first time since fall of Gaddafi

Statues are displayed inside the National Museum, the largest in Tripoli, following its reopening after nearly 14 years of closure, in Tripoli, Libya, December 12, 2025. Libyan Government Platform/Handout via REUTERS

Swiss yodelling joins UNESCO world cultural heritage list

Yodelling is deeply rooted in the population, Switzerland has said in nominating its emblematic song.

UNESCO adds 6 Japan items including festivals to pre-inscribed intangible heritage list

UNESCO's advisory panel has decided to add six items submitted by Japan to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

Philippine ‘dinosaur egg’ salt gets UNESCO protection

Asin tibuok” is one of the world’s rarest sea salt varieties produced in Bohol, the Philippines.

UNESCO urges urgent protection of cultural heritage Preah Vihear Temple amid Cambodia-Thailand conflict

UNESCO reminded all parties of their obligations to protect cultural heritage, which includes the Preah Vihear Temple, under international law.

Joy in Egypt after beloved spicy staple koshary makes UNESCO list

Egypt's budget-friendly, carb-loaded bowl of noodles, rice, lentils and fried onions doused in a blazing hot sauce is a culinary staple.

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