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Morocco's carriage horses suffer as COVID-19 bars tourists

The Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad, or SPANA, says hundreds of Morocco's carriage horses and donkeys are threatened amid the collapsing tourism industry. They are among the estimated 200 million horses, donkeys, camels and elephants worldwide providing various livelihoods for over a half-billion people.

7 hours ago

The best meal is made with the freshest ingredients of summer

This dish is fantastic hot, but it still tastes great after a couple hours sitting at room temperature. Use the ripest tomato you can find for the best flavor.

11 hours ago

Serena Williams and daughter Alexis Olympia wear matching princess dresses

Serena Williams has shared a sweet photograph on Instagram of her and her daughter wearing matching princess dresses, stating in the caption that she will “always” have the two-year-old’s back.

11 hours ago

Bangkok's rich purr through pandemic

With tourism and exports in freefall, Thailand's growth could shrivel by as much as 10 percent this year, dumping millions into unemployment. But in a split-screen economy, there are plenty with immunity to the economic scourge caused by COVID-19.

12 hours ago

What to do when anxiety affects your sleep, according to experts

In these days where there is high anxiety around COVID-19, getting your sleep isn’t easy. But a good night’s sleep is a key factor in maintaining your health and protecting your immune system.

08 Aug 2020

The most important facts about sunscreen during a heat wave

With so many different types of sunscreen on the market, it can be difficult to decipher which are actually providing your skin with an adequate degree of protection.

08 Aug 2020

Why buy a box of crackers when you can make them at home?

Whether they are eaten as a snack or served as a side with soup, crispy crunchy crackers are everyone’s favourites. Learn how to make them at home.

08 Aug 2020

Hawaii considers 'resort bubbles' for visitors to quarantine in

Holidaymakers to three Hawaiian Islands will be able to enjoy their trip while safely quarantining, if officials approve the proposal. The 'resort bubbles' are being considered for Maui, Kauai and the Big Island.

08 Aug 2020

Eye candy: More than 50,000 pink flamingos mass in France

An unusually high number of pink flamingos have amassed in the wetlands of southern France along with their offspring.

08 Aug 2020

'Chief mouser' Palmerston retires as UK's top diplomatic cat

Palmerston, who is named after the longest-serving British Foreign Secretary, Lord Palmerston, arrived in April 2016 as a rescue cat.

07 Aug 2020

Tourism-reliant Thailand shelves 'travel bubble' plan as Asia virus cases rise

Thailand first proposed the idea in June to allow movement between select countries that have low infection numbers, without the need for travellers to undergo quarantine.

06 Aug 2020

Trickle of British tourists dashes Cyprus tourism hopes

The holiday island of Cyprus had hoped British tourists would give a badly-needed boost to its pandemic-hit tourism sector, but only a trickle of sun-seekers have arrived.

06 Aug 2020

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The best meal is made with the freshest ingredients of summer

This dish is fantastic hot, but it still tastes great after a couple hours sitting at room temperature. Use the ripest tomato you can find for the bes...

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Why buy a box of crackers when you can make them at home?

Whether they are eaten as a snack or served as a side with soup, crispy crunchy crackers are everyone’s favourites. Learn how to make them at home.

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No excuses not to eat vegetables and fruits

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Decadent desserts for all the chocolate lovers

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A must-try grill chicken recipe

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Morocco's carriage horses suffer as COVID-19 bars tourists

The Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad, or SPANA, says hundreds of Morocco's carriage horses and donkeys are threatened amid the collapsing ...

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Bangkok's rich purr through pandemic

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Eye candy: More than 50,000 pink flamingos mass in France

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'Chief mouser' Palmerston retires as UK's top diplomatic cat

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