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'Don't mess with the sun's rays,' EU scientists warn
Amid growing frustration over the slow pace of global action to limit greenhouse gas emissions, attention is turning to geoengineering to reflect sunlight away from the planet – but scientists warn that such tinkering could have dramatic and unpredictable side effects.
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Dangerous chemicals used in EU with 'sense of impunity', lawyers warn
Carcinogens, endocrine disruptors and other hazardous chemicals remain in widespread use across Europe due in part to lax enforcement of EU regulations by national authorities, according to a new report from the legal charity ClientEarth.
Europe News
Polish EU presidency to focus on energy, defence and economic security
With Trump's arrival in the US White House, a new EU Commission and the ongoing war in Ukraine, security in all its possible dimensions will be the main priority of the next rotating EU presidency, said Poland's Ambassador Agnieszka Bartol.
Europe News
Mercosur: what’s new, what's next in the deal?
The agreement reached by the European Commission contains new provisions which seek to respond to the opponents of the agreement. But the process that must follow the political agreement reached on Friday is far from a done deal for the European executive.
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Superhero battles in Argentina
The Argentinian Comic-Con is held in an area covering more than 30,000 square metres in the capital Buenos Aires. This year's edition puts the spotlight on cosplayers, who showcase their dedication to creating elaborate costumes and rehearsing dance and fight choreographies.
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Syrians celebrate Bashar al-Assad's fall
Syrians living abroad celebrated the fall of the Syrian regime on Sunday, which ended the Assad family's 50-year rule in the country. An estimated 14 million Syrians had been forced to flee their homes during the past decade, according to the UN Refugee Agency
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Golden Globes: Jacques Audiard's 'Emilia Pérez' leads the nominations
There doesn't seem to be stopping the French director's Mexico-set gangster trans musical featuring gender transitioning, cartels, gorgeous choreographies and songs about vaginoplasty. Yes, you read that correctly. It's as unexpected as it is unmissable, and it leads the nominations.
Meet The Locals
Meet Nazrin Garibova, the ski mountaineer who pushes boundaries in Azerbaijan's Mountains
In partnership with Azerbaijan Tourism Board
In this episode of Meet the Locals, we explore Azerbaijan's rugged Shahdag Mountains with Nazrin Garibova, a ski mountaineer whose journey from urban life to alpine trails highlights resilience, passion and cultural pride.
Smart Regions
How low-altitude ski resorts are preparing for the end of the snow
In partnership with the European Commission
As a result of climate change, low- and medium altitude ski resorts are becoming less attractive in winter. With the help of ten pilot areas, BeyondSnow is preparing them for ‘after the snow’.
Sci-Tech
Tech bootcamp in Croatia empowers rural women to drive innovation
In partnership with Huawei
In this episode of Sci-Tech, we visit a transformative bootcamp near Zagreb, Croatia, where women from rural areas across Europe are learning how technology can revolutionise their businesses and communities.