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The world's coldest continent, Antarctica, records its first ever heatwave

Even the world's coldest continent is not immune to rising global temperatures, with scientists recording the first-ever heatwave event in Antarctica over the 2019-20 summer period.

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Nature takes back world's empty city streets

As humans retreat into their homes as more and more countries go under coronavirus lockdown, wild animals are slipping cover to explore the empty streets of some of our biggest cities.

30 Mar 2020

International tourism to plunge up to 30% due to virus: UN

International travel will likely fall by 20-30 percent in 2020 due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, putting millions of jobs in the global tourism sector at risk said the World Tourism Organization.

29 Mar 2020

You can now virtually visit travel hotspots around the world while under lockdown

With coronavirus derailing holiday plans, leading museums, galleries and national parks around the world are providing people visual treats and a chance to be virtually transported.

28 Mar 2020

Japan Airlines lets female flight attendants ditch high heels for first time

The airline becomes one of the first major Japanese firms to announce the shift after a campaign known as #KuToo last year called to reject mandatory high heels at work, drawing more than 32,000 signatures in an online petition.

27 Mar 2020

Chile enforces curfew amid region's growing concern over coronavirus

A curfew in Chile "will take effect throughout the national territory from 10:00 pm to 05:00 am the next day," Health Minister Jaime Manalich announced Sunday.

25 Mar 2020

The name of a village in Austria called Saint Corona causes distress after the spread of the virus

The Austrian village of Sankt Corona am Wechsel may need to rethink its tourism campaign, its mayor said Monday after the new coronavirus pandemic has drawn some unwanted attention.

24 Mar 2020

'Joy of spring': Japan fetes cherry blossoms despite virus

The crowds might be thinner and parties smaller, but warnings from officials over the coronavirus have done little to stop Japanese celebrating as the country's famed cherry trees explode into bloom.

23 Mar 2020

Georgia's tourism industry gets affected by the growing coronavirus pandemic

Tourism in Georgia was booming but the coronavirus has turned that on its head, with closed borders and a ban on foreign visitors dealing a savage blow to an industry that attracted millions every year.

22 Mar 2020