Life Three ways we can avoid an ‘ecologically induced societal collapse’ Philosophy professor and environmental activist Rupert Read outlines his blueprint for securing a safer future. 28/02/2021
no comment Cellist Camille Thomas fills empty Louvre with classical music Empty of its usual visitors, the Louvre's gallery spaces were filled with the strains of Bach in a performance by cellist Camille Thomas who went viral in France's first lockdown. 27/02/2021
Life What is COP26 and why is it so important? We answer all the major questions about this year's UN Climate Change Conference being held in Glasgow. 27/02/2021
Climate Now Climate data: the new key for finance decision making In a changing climate, the financial sector will more than ever need precise data, predictions and projections to assess investment risks and identify opportunities. Having reliable information at hand will help to accelerate the switch to a climate-resilient global economy. 26/02/2021
France Paris 'will propose' a three-week city lockdown to curb COVID-19 spike The announcement comes as the French capital was placed under increased surveillance due to deteriorating coronavirus indicators, along with more than a dozen other French regions. 25/02/2021
musica Cecilia Bartoli: A new artistic direction for the Opera de Monte-Carlo From 2023, the Italian mezzo-soprano, Cecilia Bartoli, will be the new artistic director of the Opera de Monte-Carlo, the first-ever woman to lead the opera house. 25/02/2021
brussels bureau EU-Mercosur trade deal 'suicide' without green clauses, says MEP But Brazil's ambassador to the EU says the bloc would be missing out on a great opportunity if it failed to ratify the trade deal. 24/02/2021
France French actor Gérard Depardieu denies rape charges The case relaunched in December centres on an actress in her twenties who has accused the star of sexually assaulting her twice in August 2018. 23/02/2021
Places How Kenyan farmers are turning a locust plague into an opportunity The Bug Picture is empowering communities to come up with sustainable solutions to the plague. 23/02/2021