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Hay and straw, a challenge for sculptors at contest in French Alps

Hay and straw, a challenge for sculptors at contest in French Alps

The 8th edition of the annual contest for sculptures in hay and straw ended in Valloire, in the French Alps.

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New Kanji, new era in Japan

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New Kanji, new era in Japan

New Kanji, new era in Japan

Royal ceremony held with more than 52 ships in Thailand

Royal ceremony held with more than 52 ships in Thailand

Santa Claus moves from North Pole to Berlin aquarium

Santa Claus moves from North Pole to Berlin aquarium

Greenpeace hang Climate Emergency banner at new EU headquarters

Greenpeace hang Climate Emergency banner at new EU headquarters

Johnson and Corbyn in late push for votes ahead of pivotal election

Johnson and Corbyn in late push for votes ahead of pivotal election

Masked devils march through Czech village in pre-Christmas tradition

Masked devils march through Czech village in pre-Christmas tradition

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels, Belgium December 13, 2019.

The first ballot boxes are opened at the count centre, Titanic Quarter, Belfast, Northern Ireland December 12, 2019.

Liberal Democrats candidate for East Dunbartonshire Jo Swinson is seen at a counting centre for Britain's general election in Bishopbriggs, Britain December 13, 2019.

Leader of the Scottish National Party Nicola Sturgeon poses outside her bus as she embarks on a campaign trail in Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain, December 11, 2019.

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Business

Tourism set to bloom in Angola’s desert region

LinkedIn focuses on freelancers and SMEs as worldwide membership soars

Europe's 'carbon border tax' could hurt climate negotiations, according to China adviser

Climate-change-resistant agriculture

Eurozone economy slows amid trade tensions and uncertainty

Pichai has been running Google itself since 2015

SME Assembly - sustainability tops the agenda

Facebook issues first correction notice at Singapore's request

Effie Greater China Awards Gala and summit bring together leading firms from throughout the region

Hatching start-up success: incubators that grow your business

The prize-winning project reshaping the way we make plastic

Rwanda’s port – creating a hub for Intra-African trade

Conservative and Labour election spending pledges 'not credible'

Sport

Triumph for Japan on the first day of the World Judo Masters

Andrea Stramaccioni

The US women's team, led by Rapinoe, celebrates winning the 2019 World Cup

Emirates Stadium, London, UK - November 23, 2019

Joao Felix has been named Golden Boy 2019 by Tuttosport

Manchester City becomes 'most expensive sports franchise in Europe' after investment deal

Brazilian Mikaili Sol wins Kiteboarding World Championships

Sone Akira seals Tokyo 2020 spot with Osaka Grand Slam win

Japan sweeps gold on Day 2 of Osaka Grand Slam

Tonaki closes in on Olympic spot with 4th Grand Slam win

Jose Mourinho has been named as the new boss of Tottenham

Spain's top women footballers go on strike over pay dispute

FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Nature Valley Open - Nottingham Tennis Centre, Nottingham - June 16, 2019 France's Caroline Garcia in action during the final

European affairs

Health innovations - the young Europeans dreaming up creative solutions for healthcare

EU summit climate showdown

UK elections: 'We are in for a very rocky and confrontational five years'

Meet Flossie the beach cleaner - dubbed Ireland's Greta

King Kong, ET and the Alien on display at Carlo Rambaldi exhibition

Extroardinary Plenary session - The European Green Deal

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen

Lifestyle

Bellini's Pirata: a tale of love, betrayal and madness

The Favourite lives up to its name at European cinema's night of nights

Forests bathed in shades of red are an enchanting autumn destination for visitors to Japan

From kayaking to fitness workouts: Dubai enriches its offer for the health conscious traveller

Films tipped to win 2019 European Film Awards

Japanese onsen - the ultimate in relaxation

Jonas Kaufmann stars in the mysterious opera “Die Tote Stadt”

Knowledge

Ask Our Astronaut | How do you stay sane in space?

Astronaut Luca Parmitano talks water recycling in space

How Industry 4.0 is changing relationships between man and machine

NGOs work to rebuild vital coral reefs, but islands threatened by climate change need much more help

Will climate change make small island states disappear?

Ask Our Astronaut | Do astronauts get any privacy in space or are they constantly being watched?

Liquid windows and the energy-efficient buildings of tomorrow