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Scottish independence and pro-Union rallies take place in Glasgow
The protests come just days ahead of a vote to elect new members of the 129-seat devolved Scottish Parliament at Holyrood.
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan agree to ceasefire over border dispute
The shooting broke out when Tajik officials tried to mount surveillance cameras to monitor the water supply facility
Locals in battle over Tesla's Berlin 'Gigafactory'
Environmentalists are deeply concerned about the new facility's water consumption and its impact on wetlands, an important source of biodiversity in the region.
Iran cautiously optimistic about nuclear deal talks in Vienna
The talks in Austria's capital are aimed at bringing the United States back into the world powers' 2015 deal with Tehran on its nuclear programme.
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What is vaccine tourism and is it ethical?
It has been called the "travel trend of 2021" But is it fair to travel to get a jab?
Portugal's winter Olympic hopefuls continue to chase their dreams
With the training conditions for winter sports in Portugal one of the biggest challenges, cross country skier José Cabeça and speed skater, Diogo Marreiros have to train on wheels.
This east German town is COVID-19 testing daily so tourism can reopen
Anyone wanting to visit tourist sites or hotels and restaurants in Augustusburg must register to receive a QR code, then take an antigen test on arrival.
Bernard Tapie and his wife tied up and beaten during a burglary
The value of the stolen goods is not yet known but police are treating the incident as a violent robbery and kidnapping.
Brussels Palais de Justice will finally get a facelift
Belgium’s federal government will put €1.5 million aside to renovate the scaffolding, which was put up in 1984. The work is predicted to be completed by 2030.
What are the most eco-friendly chocolate eggs to buy this Easter?
Not all chocolate eggs are equal when it comes to their environmental impact but there are some eco-egg options.
These ‘cold-stunned’ turtles have been released back into the ocean
A record-breaking winter storm meant the water became too cold for the turtles leaving them washed up in Cape Cod.
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This Ukrainian beetroot soup could be officially recognised by UNESCO
Chef Levgen Klopotenko believes Borscht is in Ukrainian’s DNA so he’s put a bid together for the soup to be nominated. But the decision would not be without controversy.
Kimbal Musk is starting a gardening movement to tackle food poverty
A donation to the Million Gardens Movement helps provide a garden kit to a family that can’t afford it.
This Internet of Things startup is ‘solving important global problems'
Internet of Thing startup Hiber BV is tackling environmental issues by cutting down on waste.
COP26 isn't the only major environmental convention happening in 2021
2021 has been dubbed a ‘Super Year For Nature’, as the three major environmental COPs coincide.
Transparent wood is here and it could be the future of eco-housing
Scientists have created transparent wood which is stronger and lighter than glass with better insulating properties.
Hamilton holds off Verstappen to win tense F1 season-opener
The race was effectively decided when Verstappen overtook Hamilton on Lap 53 but went too wide on a turn and off-track limits, so he had to give Hamilton the position back, as he risked a time penalty.
Balkan neighbours queue up in Serbia for coronavirus jabs
Serbia, which boasts an ample supply of coronavirus vaccines, offered free coronavirus jabs to neighbouring Balkan countries, who took up the offer.
Bono launches vaccine access campaign with animation series
Pandemica features stars such as Penelope Cruz, Michael Sheen and David Oyelowo as various characters stuck in situations where they are prevented from getting the vaccine.
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