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Quando lo Stato si prepara ad assassinare, si fa chiamare patria.

(When the State prepares to assassinate, it calls itself the homeland.)

F. Durrenmatt

Pedro Luis Raota

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Arch of Tasmania, Tasmania, Australia

© Gary Bell

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Welcome to Tasmanian National Park, a gem on the island of Tasmania, Australia. This park, which extends over 106 square kilometers, is home to a rich biodiversity: native flowers, Australian seals and small penguins that find refuge in this unique environment.

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Ed van der Elsken

San Francisco North Beach

1960

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Porthcawl Lighthouse, South Wales, UK

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Today's picture shows the imposing Porthcawl Lighthouse in Wales, which has been defying the power of a stormy sea and the force of colossal waves that relentlessly crash against its solid foundation since 1860. This iconic lighthouse was built to guide the ever-increasing maritime traffic in the dangerous Bristol Channel. Its location on the rugged Porthcawl coastline has always presented an extreme challenge for sailors. Famous for spectacular photographs of it being battered by massive waves, this lighthouse, the last in the UK to be powered by coal and gas, retains an undeniable historic charm, even after its conversion to electricity in 1997.

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Beach huts in Muizenberg, South Africa

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Want to grab your board and ride a wave in Cape Town, South Africa? Head to Muizenberg, the suburb that has beckoned surfers since at least 1919. The colorful beach huts may hide the surf, but the surf itself hides something else: great white sharks. Before you take your water wings and run back to the safety of the huts, rest assured that there’s a shark-watch service in Muizenberg. Since 1960, there have been 30 shark attacks in the waters around the greater Cape Town area, or only one attack on average every other year. So feel free to splash around or hang ten. Just keep an ear out for the warning that a shark is nearby and you should be fine.

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Red deer in the Caledonian Forest, Glen Affric, Scottish Highlands

© Terry Whittaker

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Meet the mighty red deer! With its majestic presence and robust antlers, this animal is a true wonder of nature. Photographed in the ancient woodlands of Glen Affric, one of Scotland’s most picturesque valleys, the red deer is Britain’s largest land mammal. Found in various regions of Europe, Asia and North Africa, it has historically been a central figure in cave art and medieval hunting traditions. Its imposing and noble figure symbolises the wild and free spirit of nature.

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Christian Coigny

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Virna Lisi

1970

by Giancarlo Botti

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Fan Ho

Construction

1957

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Yi Peng Lantern Festival, Chiang Mai, Thailand

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As dusk falls, Chiang Mai, Thailand’s second-largest city, will be filled with light and magic for the splendid Yi Peng Festival. This deeply symbolic festival represents the act of letting go of negativity and opening up to new beginnings, and is celebrated during the full moon of the second month of the ancient Lanna calendar. It highlights the release of the “khom loi”, the iconic floating paper lanterns that, as they rise, transform the night sky into an ocean of golden lights. In addition, the streets are decked out in vibrant parades, traditional dances and exquisite festive decorations, creating a truly unique atmosphere.

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Morocco

Xavier Roy

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Manarola, Cinque Terre National Park, Liguria, Italy

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Known for its pastel-coloured houses that slope down to the Mediterranean Sea, Manarola, seen in today's image, looks like something straight out of a fairy tale. Set on the rugged cliffs of the Ligurian coast of Italy, it is one of five villages that make up the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cinque Terre National Park. The name 'Manarola' could be derived from the Latin 'Magna rota', which in the local dialect became 'Magna roea' (big wheel), referring to the large wheel of the village's historic mill.

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California sea lion in a giant kelp forest, Baja California, Mexico

© Claudio Contreras

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If you ever walk around a harbor somewhere between Costa Rica and Alaska, you're bound to come across the playful barking of sea lions. These friendly animals, pictured today, can be seen sunning themselves on rocks off the west coast of North America. Although they resemble seals, the key to telling them apart is their ears: sea lions have visible ears, seals don't.

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Double Arch seen through Cove Arch, Arches National Park, Utah, USA

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Picture a red horizon and bright blue skies. That’s how you’re greeted by Arches National Park in Utah! This unique landscape began forming 65 million years ago, when an ancient dry seabed occupied the spot where these incredible arches now stand. Over time, the forces of nature shaped the sandstone, forming mind-blowing structures. And there are quite a few! There are more than 2,000 natural stone arches, the largest concentration in the world. In today’s image, we can see two of them: Double Arch, framed by Cove Arch. The largest arch in Double Arch spans an impressive 43.9 metres and soars 34.1 metres into the air. In 1929, this natural treasure was protected as a national monument, and on this day in 1971 it officially became a national park.

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René Groebli

New York

Melancholia

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Inge Schuster

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Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada

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Can you imagine a winter wonderland? In Alberta, Canada, Banff National Park is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle. Founded in 1885, it became the country's first national park after the discovery of stunning hot springs. Today, with over 17,000 square kilometers, this park is transformed into a spectacular winter setting, ideal for skiing and admiring the area's wildlife. Even when it's cold, life doesn't stop here: deer, grizzly bears, and mountain goats are just some of the animals you can see. Plus, trees like pines and firs are resistant to harsh weather. Banff is an incredible place that guarantees adventure and natural beauty.