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by Biodun Iginla, BBC News, London/New York

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The cities saying no to 'bad tourists'?

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28 May, 2024

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Hello. As peak travel season for the northern hemisphere approaches, we're seeing a rising tide of anti-tourist sentiment among locals in popular summer destinations. Our long read below explores how hot-spots including Ibiza, Mallorca and Athens are saying no to so-called "bad tourists". Also in this edition is a look at the wildlife corridors helping grizzly bears, plus you can hear what it sounded like when?billions of cicadas emerged in the US. Happy reading – and we'll be back in your inbox on Friday.

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ESSENTIAL FEATURES

The backlash against 'bad tourists'

Many destinations across the globe are becoming increasingly vocal about the kind of tourists they want on their streets – and the kind they don't.

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An investigation into what made people start bashing their hands together, in honor of Cannes' eight-minute ovation.


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A new generation of young female film-makers is calling out sexual violence and sexism in the industry on screen.


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The tunnels, trails and bridges built for bears

Learn about the plans to help bears and other wildlife cross from one protected area to the next.


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Not the star's fault, but this new take suffers from "gimmicky, oppressively dour staging".


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ESSENTIAL INSIGHTS

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Why technology has not transformed building

Experts say we're still building in a similar way to how we would have done construction 100 years ago.


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ESSENTIAL WATCHLIST

Hear billions of cicadas emerge in US

The unusual co-emergence of Brood XIX and Brood XIII has led to high numbers of cicadas across the US.

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Molossia: A small, unrecognized 'nation' within the US

Molossia houses a First Lady, four dogs and the 'head of state', His Excellency President Kevin Baugh.

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The BBC spent a month in Myanmar, where medics, teachers and fighters are powering the revolution.

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