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Spain

Industrial zone evacuated amid major fire in eastern Spain

The blaze broke out around 9am local as workers were arriving at factories in the industrial zone near Valencia.

World News

How to make toast without increasing cancer risk

When cooking bread to make toast, or when frying, baking or roasting, strive for a slightly golden colour rather than a deep brown.

Syria

Reports link Syrian president Assad to chemical attacks for the first time, Reuters

A list produced by international investigators indicates that Bashar al-Assad and his brother were linked to the decision to use toxic weapons in 2014 and 2015.

Business Series

ChemChina, Syngenta work to appease EU competition watchdog

ChemChina and the Swiss pesticides and seeds group Syngentahave responded to concerns by the EU's competition regulator over their merger.

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Sci-Tech

Making plastics from natural products, not oil

Italian chemists have found a way to make a widely-used industrial chemical from natural, not oil-based products.

Syria

Russia accuses jihadists of using chemical weapons in Aleppo

Russia has called for an urgent OPCW mission to Aleppo, accusing jihadist rebels of using chemical weapons in the Syrian city.

Syria

Russia wants international inspection in Aleppo over Syrian rebel 'chemical weapons use'

The Syrian opposition denies allegations by Moscow that its personnel found shells with toxic chemicals launched by rebels in the northern city.

United Kingdom

Two in hospital after "chemical incident" at London City airport

London City Airport evacuated on Friday afternoon and more than two dozen people were treated for breathing difficulties after "chemical incident."

Germany

Germany: one dead and others hurt or missing after BASF chemical plant explosions

Separate blasts at German facilities operated by chemical giant BASF have left one person dead and several injured or missing.

Business Series

Sinochem and ChemChina merger on the cards say sources

Chinese firms Sinochem and ChemChina are reportedly talking about possibly merging to create a more competitive global industry player.

Sudan

Amnesty accuses Sudanese government of war crimes

The leading human rights group has accused the government of Sudan of carrying out at least 30 chemical weapons attacks in the Jebel Marra area of Darfur since January.

Business Series

Bayer to buy Monsanto in latest agrochemicals consolidation

A huge merger has been announced in the agriculture world as German drugs and crop chemicals company Bayer has won over US seeds firm Monsanto.

Syria

Gas allegedly used by Syrian government forces in latest Aleppo bombing

Medical sources in the besieged Syrian city of Aleppo say that President Assad’s forces may have again used chlorine bombs in a gas attack on a rebel-held residential…

Business Series

Bayer raises bid price for Monsanto

Bayer's quest to become the world's largest producer of seeds and pesticides has led it to raise the price it is willing to pay for US firm Monsanto to more than $65 billion.

Business Series

ChemChina Syngenta takeover moves closer with US government approval

ChemChina's takeover of Swiss pesticides and seeds group Syngenta has moved a step closer with approval by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the US

My Europe Series

Europe in the grip of a weedkiller war

Farmers need to control weeds to ensure good harvests, but are they poisoning us in the process? And are we letting companies put dangerous products that may cause cancer into our food and cosmetics?

My Europe Series

Toxic chemicals in cosmetics?

Whether they are bought from the chemist or the supermarket, and whether or not they feature the mention “hypoallergenic,” “paraben free” or “dermatologically tested,” many cosmetics contain chemical

My Europe Series

"Glyphosate can cause cancer"

Is glyphosate dangerous or not?

My Europe Series

The European battle over the herbicide known as glyphosate

Currently in Europe, manufacturers of glyphosate have asked to have their European Internal Market licence renewed. But many are opposed to this herbicide and are attempting to block their way.

USA

What is Monsanto?

Monsanto is no stranger to the headlines.