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Italy passes law clamping down on surrogacy tourism
Italians who go abroad to have a baby via surrogacy will face jail terms and fines of up to €1m. Italy’s parliament has made it illegal for couples to go abroad to have a baby via surrogacy – a ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
Tourism hotspot cuts council tax on second homes
Councillors vote to cut council tax premium, six months after a higher rate of 200% was brought in.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
Patagonian tourism numbers sparks concerns over sustainability
A clutch of luxury operators are trying to demonstrate that visiting the region can be managed responsiblyWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
‘Dark Tourism’ Appeals to Travelers Captivated by Death
Tourists often visit sites marked by death, tragedy, and disaster out of macabre curiosity. What they typically find there is enlightenment, empathy, and a connection to history.Tech - Wired - October 31 -
Zita Cobb on Community Tourism and Her Newfoundland Inn
The innkeeper at this luxury hotel on Newfoundland’s Fogo Island hopes other places might draw inspiration from an economic model in which tourism is in service to the community, and not the other ...Business - The New York Times - Yesterday -
'We are in danger' - Spanish anti-tourism spills into winter season
This year appears to have marked a watershed for attitudes to tourism in Spain, with more protests planned.Top stories - BBC News - October 26 -
Whales ‘relentlessly pestered’: tourism boom sparks new rules in French Polynesia
Caps on the number of boats allowed to approach whales among measures to be introduced while experts say restrictions don’t go far enough. Lisette Muratore swam with humpback whales for the first ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
‘I don’t have time for tourism’: Xabi Alonso returns to Liverpool with Leverkusen
Anfield will forever celebrate their hero of Istanbul but the Leverkusen head coach returns with a new fairytale to write. Xabi Alonso took centre stage at Anfield elegantly, considered his options ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Pompeii archaeological park sets daily visitors' limit to combat over-tourism
The Pompeii archaeological park plans to limit the number of visitors to 20,000 a day and introduce personalized tickets in a bid to cope with over-tourism and protect the world heritage siteWorld - ABC News - 20 hours ago -
‘Danger in my back yard’: residents in a wildfire-prone California town eye more Yosemite tourism with unease
As a new glamping development seeks to open in the region hammered by extreme weather, Mariposa locals are fighting back. Kathleen Armstrong saw the smoke curling above the tree-covered horizon and ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
Florida works to bring back tourism to its Gulf Coast following hurricanes Helene and Milton
Tourism officials on Florida’s Gulf Coast say one of the ways concerned people can help the area recover is to visit as tourists, even though some beaches are still closed to the public and debris ...Entertainment - ABC News - October 28 -
Chris Hemsworth criticised over tourism ad promoting Abu Dhabi despite ‘notorious’ human rights violations
Actor and wife filmed promotional ad in UAE, a country which strives to present itself as tolerant ‘while carrying out repression against dissent’. Australian movie star Chris Hemsworth has been ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
The King and the protester: The challenges of a royal tour
An Indigenous senator's protest is a reminder of the historical baggage that royal tours can bring.Top stories - BBC News - October 21 -
Netanyahu Faces Backlash for Firing Israel’s Defense Minister
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s dismissal of Yoav Gallant was seen as a risky step as Israel fights wars on two fronts. Opposition leaders said the move put national security at risk.World - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Mozambique opposition plans protests after killings
Legal adviser to opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane was one of two men assassinated after a contested electionBusiness - Financial Times - October 20 -
Animal rights protesters disrupt Pharrell Williams film premiere
A biopic of the singer, titled Piece by Piece, was delayed at the London Film Festival on Sunday.Top stories - BBC News - October 21 -
The Canary Islands: why locals are protesting against tourists
Thousands of residents took to the streets this weekend to campaign against overtourism. And they aren’t the only ones bemoaning an influx of holidaymakers. Name: Canary Islands.. Age: ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
Aboriginal protester arrested as crowds greet King and Queen on Sydney tour
The man was arrested for yelling slogans echoing those an Australian senator aimed at the King on Monday.Top stories - BBC News - October 22 -
11 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at University of Minnesota
The protesters created barricades and trapped staff inside Morrill Hall, which houses the office of the president.Top stories - ABC News - October 22 -
Valencia fans protest against owner in LaLiga loss
Valencia fans protested owner Peter Lim and reported detention of two fans in Singapore before and after their team's 3-2 loss to Las Palmas.Sports - ESPN - October 22 -
11 arrested during protest at U of M
Officials at the University of Minnesota released an emergency alert on Monday afternoon, saying protesters have stormed Morrill Hall in Minneapolis.Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
Protests break out in Israel amid Blinken visit
The FBI says it is investigating an alleged leak of classified U.S. documents disclosing information on Israel's preparations for a retaliatory attack on Iran. The news comes during Secretary of ...Top stories - CBS News - October 22 -
White supremacist stabbed asylum seeker in hotel
Callum Parslow is convicted of attempted murder over the attack at a hotel in Worcestershire.Top stories - BBC News - October 25 -
‘Not my King’ protest row highlights Australian divisions
An Aboriginal senator's heckling of the King ignites debate about how to best address inequality in Australia.Top stories - BBC News - October 26 -
Georgia’s opposition calls for protests as election outcome is disputed
Pivotal election widely seen as a choice between a future in Europe and alignment with MoscowBusiness - Financial Times - October 27 -
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Post endorsement controversy sparks staff resignations, protests
A decision by The Washington Post to not endorse a candidate for president in next week's election is sparking vocal protests and resignations from some staffers. Post publisher and CEO William ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
Here's why Argentina's public universities are paralyzed by protests
After 11 months in office, Argentina’s right-wing President Javier Milei has fulfilled his flagship pledge to eliminate the country’s monumental deficits by shrinking the public payroll, slashing ...World - ABC News - October 31 -
Radiohead singer confronts Gaza protester at Australian gig
Thom Yorke hit back at the fan after he heckled the singer over death numbers in Gaza during a performance in Melborne.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
Police officers to 'withdraw goodwill' in protest at pay offer
The Scottish Police Federation said that the move would take effect from 1 November at 17:00.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
Hundreds in Turkey protest the arrest and ouster of opposition mayor
Hundreds of people have gathered in Istanbul to protest against the arrest and removal from office of a mayor from Turkey’s main opposition party for alleged links to a banned Kurdish militant groupWorld - ABC News - October 31 -
Protesters call on government to tackle water pollution
Protesters from across the UK marched through London to call on the government to tackle water pollution.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
Iran detains female student for undressing in protest
Reaction tests President Masoud Pezeshkian’s efforts to assuage public discontent as tensions with Israel riseWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
This Week, Business Owners Know the Drill: Be Prepared for Protests
Here’s how you can keep your businesses and teams safe amid potential protests and other disruptions this week.Business - Inc. - 3 days ago -
Pakistani police fire tear gas and charge protesters in Karachi
Pakistani police fired tear gas and charged protesters in the southern city of Karachi after they tried to break through a security barricadeWorld - ABC News - October 13
