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Thailand legalizes same-sex marriage, becoming first in Southeast Asia

At the Siam Paragon mall in Bangkok, a mass wedding ceremony was held where over 1,700 same-sex couples tied the knot.

21-year-old Karen Kyllesø becomes the youngest to reach the South Pole solo in 54 days

She skied 1,133 kilometers to the South Pole in 54 days, pulling a 100 kg sled—double her body weight.

Disneyland Paris introduces 'Disney Tales of Magic', an immersive nighttime show

Disneyland Paris welcomed over 10 million visitors in 2023, cementing its place as France and Europe's top tourist destination, ahead of the Louvre.

From Jeruslaem to Belize: Five eerie locations believed to be the Gates of Hell

Mount Hekla in Iceland, known as 'the chimney of hell' by medieval Christians, has been considered a gateway to the underworld since ancient times.

Jericho, Cholula, Luoyang, Plovdiv: Explore the world's oldest cities

Argos, one of Greece's oldest continuously inhabited cities, is located on the Peloponnese peninsula. Varanasi, on the sacred Ganges River, is one of the oldest cities in the world.

‘cutest, spiniest, and smallest’: The adorable baby crab taking the internet by storm

Scientists believe the small crab boarded the research vessel from a plastic bag lifted from the seabed during the coral sampling expedition.

Ryanair calls for two-drink alcohol limit at European airports after costly flight diversion

Airline seeks €15,350 compensation from disruptive passenger whose behavior forced unscheduled landing.

Japan welcomes record 36.87 million foreign tourists in 2024, surpassing pre-pandemic levels

Tourist spending reaches unprecedented 8.14 trillion yen amid concerns over overtourism and infrastructure strain.

Thai cabinet approves draft bill to legalize casinos as part of entertainment complexes

Global companies operating in Macau and Las Vegas are eager to invest in complexes in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, and Pattaya, reports the Bangkok Post.

Michelle Hunziker to host Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with Hazel Brugger and Sandra Studer

The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 marks the 69th edition of the event and will be held at the St. Jakobshalle in Basel from May 13 to May 17.

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