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French winemakers light candles to save their grapes from frost

Check out these photographs from the French vineyards and orchards where winemakers and farmers are lighting candles and spraying water to save their crops from frost.

Food and Drink

How do winegrowers deal with freezing temperatures in spring?

French vintners are always looking for new ways to thaw their grapevines to save them from a late frost following a winter warm spell, a temperature swing that is threatening fruit crops in multiple countries.

Ukraine

Horrific images spark Ukraine to accuse Russia of genocide near Kyiv

Moscow has rejected the allegations, describing the scenes outside Kyiv as a “stage-managed anti-Russian provocation”.

Nature

Fat-tailed dwarf lemurs could teach humans how to hibernate

The tiny primate has gone into hibernation in captivity for the first time, and it could help humans get to Mars.

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Culture news

French fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier dies at 78

Tributes are paid to the iconic French fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier, known for photographing the world's most famous personalities.

Art

Images of hope among the rubble of Kharkiv: Meet Sasha Anisimova

Sasha Anisimova has created illustrations of ordinary life over images of the destruction of her hometown of Kharkiv.

My Europe Series

Going home to war: Why are more Ukrainian refugees now turning back?

More than 3.9 million Ukrainians have fled since Russia's invasion. But at the Poland-Ukraine border town of Przemyśl, more are now heading back than leaving.

Ocean

An ocean of opportunities: The women transforming the blue economy

Ocean‑based industries are dominated by men - but across Europe, more and more women are driving innovation and growth in the blue economy. Ocean went to France and Greece to meet some of them.

Netherlands

Europe's biggest flower park opens for first time since COVID pandemic

This should provide a nice lift to start the week!

Ukraine

In photos: One month of war in Ukraine

Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine one month ago - here are some of the most striking photographs since the start of the war.

Green News

How are these Lego Rebels inspiring people to take climate action?

What started as a lockdown joke has become a serious outreach tool for the climate crisis.

Ukraine

The heartbreaking goodbyes of families torn apart by Ukraine's war

It's a scene that is being repeated across Ukraine right now.

France

Ukrainians abroad: Lost and frightened but desperate to help

Ukrainians abroad look on horrified and scared as the war in their country continues each day. Worried about family they find support in each other and in their efforts to provide aid to their country.

Nature

Laughing seals and sunbathing foxes: The best wildlife photos of 2022

Celebrate World Wildlife Day with these stunning animal photos.

Ukraine

Petrol bombs and gun training as Ukrainians resist Russian invasion

A civil resistance is underway in Ukraine.

Ukraine

In pictures: civilians suffer from Russian invasion of Ukraine

Heartbreaking images from Ukraine as residential areas are targeted by the Russian army

Afghanistan

In pictures: Children's fight for survival amid Afghanistan crisis

Six months since the Taliban seized Kabul, a humanitarian crisis has developed in Afghanistan that has devastated the lives of children across the country, says Save the Children.

France

In pictures: Canada-style 'Freedom Convoy' heading for Paris

Protesters against France's COVID restrictions, inspired by the 'Freedom Convoy' in Canada, are heading to Paris.

My Europe Series

Can new governments resolve issues plaguing North Macedonia, Bulgaria?

Both countries have pledged to resolve the impasse brought on by the Bulgarian veto to North Macedonia's EU membership negotiations. But are nationalists going to cause further roadblocks?

Destinations

'A once-in-a-lifetime trip': Why you need to visit Greenland in 2022

Camping on an ice cap under the Northern Lights, hiking on a glacier and learning about Inuit culture: we sent one of our journalists to Greenland for a week.