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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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Why do we clap our hands, anyway?
An investigation into what made people start bashing their hands together, in honor of Cannes' eight-minute ovation.
MeToo takes hold in France?
A new generation of young female film-makers is calling out sexual violence and sexism in the industry on screen.
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.
Tom Holland's Romeo & Juliet is 'lifeless'
Not the star's fault, but this new take suffers from "gimmicky, oppressively dour staging".
ESSENTIAL INSIGHTS
The impact of recognizing a Palestinian state
Declarations by Ireland, Spain and Norway will put pressure on other countries to support Palestinian self-determination.
Climate change's impact on aircraft turbulence
Our skies are getting bumpier, making the need to understand and predict turbulence increasingly urgent.
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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Watch as the BBC reaches a hidden war's jungle front line
The BBC spent a month in Myanmar, where medics, teachers and fighters are powering the revolution.
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Union with David Olusoga
National identity, social class, inequality – how does the fractured way the UK was formed reflect the issues it faces today?
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ESSENTIAL LISTENING?
World of Secrets: The Disciples
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Hear a story of miracles, faith and manipulation, told by people around the world who gave up everything for one of the most powerful religious figures of the century.
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