Category: 3. Europe
-
How a rescued wild boar in France has inspired animal rights protests and actress Brigitte Bardot
Wild boars cause chaos in European cities and the countryside – but one has captured hearts and minds in France. Continue Reading
-
‘Breakneck speed’: Renewables reached 60 per cent of Germany’s power mix last year
Reducing coal usage and making permits easier has helped renewables become “the backbone of the system” in Germany. Continue Reading
-
Watch: Georgian artist advocates autism awareness
Nino Chincharauli was oblivious to the struggles parents of Autistic children go through until her own were born with the condition. ADVERTISEMENT For children on the spectrum and their caregivers, everyday activities like going out can be challenging and lonely, mainly due to poor… Continue Reading
-
To be respected by Trump, Europe must stop being 'weak and defeatist', Macron says
The European Union came out of the first Trump presidency stronger and must continue to become more independent, the French president told his top diplomats. Continue Reading
-
Azerbaijan president ramps up pressure on Putin over deadly plane crash – POLITICO
Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev on Monday once again blamed Russian officials for the plane crash that killed 38 people on Christmas Day and called for them to be punished. “I can say with confidence that the blame for the fact that Azerbaijani citizens died in this… Continue Reading
-
Puberty blockers are rarely prescribed to US transgender teenagers, study finds
The analysis of more than five million children in the US indicates that very few are transgender and prescribed puberty blockers. Continue Reading
-
Macron says Ukraine needs to be ‘realistic’ on territorial issues – POLITICO
Russia annexed Crimea in 2014, and, since launching its full-scale offensive in 2022, now controls large swaths of territory in eastern Ukraine. The French president’s comments come as Europe prepares for U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who is pushing for a quick end to the war in… Continue Reading
-
What is climate change in sign language? Experts develop new vocabulary for the deaf community
British Sign Language is expanding so a new generation can discuss climate change and environmental issues. Continue Reading
-
CES 2025 as it happens: All the news, announcements and tech reveals from Las Vegas
Keep up to date with all the latest from the ground at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the largest tech fair of its kind in the world. Continue Reading
-
Musk ‘ready’ to provide Meloni with Starlink secure comms – POLITICO
Musk appeared to confirm the talks Monday, writing on X that he is “Ready to provide Italy the most secure and advanced connectivity!” in response to a post by Andrea Stroppa, Musk’s representative in Italy. In a statement, Meloni’s office denied that any contracts had been signed or… Continue Reading