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Rome isn’t all ruins – check out its breathtaking contemporary art and design, too

Rome isn’t all ruins – check out its breathtaking contemporary art and design, too

It’s a controversial opinion, but Rome’s major sites are overrated. Crowded, costly and utterly devoid of charm, the city’s most visited landmarks have been cheapened in the age of mass tourism into little more than a box-ticking – or selfie-taking – exercise. Which isn’t to say you shouldn’t go. Everyone …

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Gaza’s Indonesian Hospital in ruins after Israeli raid, days-long siege

Gaza’s Indonesian Hospital in ruins after Israeli raid, days-long siege

Nurses recall horror of Israeli raid, interrogations, saying troops beat and humiliated them as they refused to leave patients behind. The Indonesian Hospital, one of northern Gaza’s largest healthcare facilities, was so severely damaged in Israeli attacks that it may never open again. On Saturday, Munir al-Bursh, director-general of the …

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From ancient ruins to contemporary art: Croatia’s cultural highlights

From ancient ruins to contemporary art: Croatia’s cultural highlights

From ancient archaeological sites to quirky contemporary art galleries, Croatia offers a vast range of cultural attractions for interested holidaymakers. Each summer, visitors can also expect a lively programme of open-air cultural events, showcasing Croatian artists, actors, dancers and musicians, as well as their contemporaries from abroad. Here are 10 …

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