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EU presents new industrial plan to counter American green subsidies
The EU plan is a direct response to the $369-billion Inflation Reduction Act promoted by US President Joe Biden.
Swedish mining company to use green hydrogen to lower CO2 emissions
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Winning number drawn in Spain's El Gordo lottery
An unemployed Peruvian woman was among the grand prize winners in Spain’s bumper Christmas lottery known as “El Gordo”
Australia rules the waves at inaugural edition of Dubai Sail Grand Prix
The inaugural Dubai Sail Grand Prix has taken place marking the first Asia-Pacific leg of the Sail GP championship. Dubbed world’s most exciting racing on water the event was presented by P&O Marinas and took place at Dubai Mina Rashid.
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Luxury Watches: Creativity soars in a post-pandemic landscape
This year's Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix (GPHG) has shown that watchmakers and clockmakers are prioritising creativity in a post-pandemic world.
MEPs back rules to curb access for subsidised foreign companies
MEPs back rules to curb access for subsidised foreign companies.
US: Divers carve Halloween pumpkins underwater in Florida
An offbeat Halloween tradition took place in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary this past weekend on the US' southwestern coast. Scuba divers submerged 25 feet beneath the surface to carve jack-o’-lanterns during the annual Underwater Pumpkin Carving Contest.
Meet the dance crew taking steps towards success in Qatar
In partnership with Media City
"I just hope they have fun dancing and continue to dream. They can do anything if they can believe it."
Inside look at World Cup trophy factory in Italy
A peek inside a factory in a town on the outskirts of Milan, which manufactures the football World Cup trophy. Italy, however, will miss out on the 2022 World Cup after it failed to qualify for the tournament.
Homemade flying machine competition during the "Flugtag" in Taiwan.
In a harbour in central Taiwan, many competitors took off from a three-storey high ramp in their homemade flying machines.
Tango World Cup in Buenos Aires.
Two Argentinean couples became champions of the Tango World Cup on Saturday in Buenos Aires.
More than 1,200 rowers embarked on the Seine at dawn for a rowing trip
More than 1,200 rowers embarked on the Seine at dawn for a rowing trip from the Sèvres Bridge (Hauts-de-Seine). Dutch, Spanish, Norman or even from the Ile-de-France, the 242 crews discover the Parisian monuments from a new perspective.
Pokemon World Championships in London
Five thousand competitors from over 57 countries competed at the Pokemon World Championships at London's ExCel Arena.
Giant sandwich breaks Mexico City record
Mexican restaurateurs paid tribute to a variety of local sandwiches on Wednesday by making a gigantic "torta" with a multitude of fillings.
Paris hosts prestigious prize for ancient Uzbek martial art Kurash
In partnership with KFU
Hundreds of fans of Kurash, the ancient Uzbek martial art, gather in the French capital to watch competitors fight it out for the prestigious prize of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Call to prayer competition searches for Turkey's best religious voice
At the Grand mosque in Turkey's Edirne region, muezzins (call to prayer singers) compete to be crowned the countries most melodic voice. But what does it take to master this art form?
A dream come true? The challenges of being an esports star
A co-production with Kaspersky
The good, the bad, and the ugly of esports. Hacker Hunter meets the expert players who have made gaming their full-time job.
Oran 2022 Mediterranean Games: the best moments
In partnership with Oran 2022
Focus looks back at the best moments from this year's Mediterranean Games in Oran.
Qatar’s equine world: From Arabian purebreds to champion steeds
In partnership with Media City
Qatar365 explores the important role horses play in Qatari culture.
Surfers take on the big waves at the Tow Surfing Challenge in Portugal
The world's best big wave surfers took on 40 to 50-foot waves on Thursday in Nazaré, Portugal.