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Japan's little-known seafaring past

Speeding along at 65m above sea level with an exhilarating view of islands in all directions and cargo ships in the churning waters below, I felt like… Read more

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Antarctica's volatile 'Deception Island'

he first deception happened as I sailed down the blustery Bransfield Strait and saw an icy outcrop rising out of the steely-blue waters. Deception… Read more

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Tilak Nagar: Delhi man held over rape of 87-year-old woman

A 30-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly raping an 87-year-old woman in India's national capital, Delhi.

Police said the man was… Read more

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Aranese: Spain's little-known language

Geographically, Spain's Val d'Aran should be part of France, but it's neither French, Spanish nor Catalan in culture, history or even language.… Read more
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What happens to fascist architecture after fascism?

Across Europe, many controversial monuments still remain. Alex Sakalis visits a small Italian town that has found a way to contextualise and defuse… Read more

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Space travel destroys red blood cells faster than on Earth

Scientists have discovered more about why space travel makes astronauts anaemic when they return to Earth.

Canadian researchers say 50% more… Read more

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The Montagu Arms, New Forest: old world charm meets understated luxury

It's officially time to cosy up, whack the heater full blast and plan your next adventure to escape the winter blues. Good news is, you don’t… Read more
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How a Portuguese fishing village tamed a 100ft wave

It was a clear day in September in the Portuguese beach resort of Nazaré. The sun sparkled off the cornflower-blue ocean, which broke gently… Read more