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French wine producers using candles to save grand cru Chablis as frost ravages rest of vineyards
Wine production is expected to be historically low in France this year after frost and mildew fungus attacks ravaged vineyards across the country. As… Read Article →
Woman flies with geese over the Alps
Nathalie Maniglier has a degenerative eye condition, and before she loses her sight, there was something she wanted to experience: flying in… Read Article →
Out-of-work taxi garage converts into vegetable garden during COVID hardships
With demand for taxis drying up in Thailand and thousands of drivers leaving town, one Bangkok cab company has turned its vehicles into mini… Read Article →
"L'Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped": All you need to know about Christo's fleeting gift to Paris
Imagined decades ago in 1961 by the Bulgarian-born Christo, who died in 2020, and his wife and fellow artist Jeanne-Claude, who died in 2009, "L'Arc… Read Article →
Elderly women in Kenya learn to defend themselves against sexual attack
In the alleyways of a Korogocho slum in Kenya, 15 women, many of them grandmothers, have enrolled in twice-a-week taekwondo classes at a run-down… Read Article →
Thames barrier protects London from floods as sea levels rise
London is protected from flooding by the Thames Barrier which regulates the flow of water in the river. As the world's sea levels continue to rise,… Read Article →
Thai monks craft traditional grocery truck to donate food during COVID-19 pandemic
A group of Thai monks and volunteers decked out in personal protective equipment carefully navigate a golf cart pulling a trailer loaded with bags of… Read Article →
Viareggio carnival returns after COVID delay
The almost 150-year-old Viareggio Carnival is one of Italy's most popular carnivals, famous for its giant allegorical and satirical floats that… Read Article →
Unique medieval scroll in Hebrew on public display
A unique medieval scroll is going on display for the first time in Jerusalem at the Israel Museum. The scroll, about 11 meters (36 feet) long, is a… Read Article →
Violin of Noah' makes its maiden voyage in Venice
Music lovers in Venice were treated to a string quartet playing on board a large violin-shaped boat as it motored slowly along one of the city's… Read Article →
Historical costume enthusiasts delight tourists in Australia
From tablecloths, to aged bedspreads, even vintage prom dresses, Claire Wong loves turning old fabrics into historical styled clothing. This history… Read Article →
French tightrope walker Nathan Paulin completes 600-meter walk on slackline in Paris
French tightrope walker Nathan Paulin performs between the Eiffel Tower and Theatre National de Chaillot in Paris. "It was not as easy as I thought… Read Article →
Watch: Lava stream destroys homes in Spain's La Palma island
The Canary Islands' first volcanic eruption in 50 years has forced the evacuation of about 5,000 people, including around 500 tourists, and destroyed… Read Article →
Sultry dancers heat up the stage at Argentina's world tango competition
The Buenos Aires World Tango Championships heated up as the qualifying rounds for the Salon style competition kicked off with dancers from around… Read Article →