Category: 3. Europe
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France, Germany, Poland plan show-of-unity trip to US after Trump’s inauguration – POLITICO
French, German and Polish foreign ministers have planned a trip to Washington D.C. shortly after the United States’ President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20, three European Union diplomats told POLITICO. The idea of ministers from three major EU countries… Continue Reading
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What is the ETA? UK rolls out new travel requirements for millions of non-European visitors
The UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) will soon apply to millions of international visitors. Continue Reading
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Small Italian town bans residents from getting sick to raise attention to healthcare shortages
The declaration comes amid severe workforce shortages in the region and across Italy. Continue Reading
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Smoking a single cigarette can decrease your life expectancy by 20 minutes
A single cigarette can shorten your lifespan and impact your health, new research shows. ADVERTISEMENT Smoking just one cigarette can decrease your life expectancy by an estimated 20 minutes, according to a new study. Researchers from University College London (UCL) in the UK analysed… Continue Reading
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How has lithium changed the way we explore our world and our universe?
From electric vehicles to satellites and spacecrafts, lithium-ion batteries have revolutionised our daily lives. Euronews Tech Talks tries to understand how. ADVERTISEMENT At first glance, lithium – the least dense solid element in the periodic table – might look like a simple… Continue Reading
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Former Lanarkshire coal mine to be turned into giant battery park
Robbie McCrone The first phase of the battery farm is being built beside the M74 motorway near Lesmahagow Work is under way to create what has been described as Europe’s largest battery storage project at Coalburn in South Lanarkshire. Developers say the two huge neighbouring battery farms – one… Continue Reading
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Shein execs decline to shine light over forced labour claims
Senior managers from Shein and its rival Temu were summoned to the UK’s parliamentary business and trade committee to answer questions about their labour rights compliance and how they sourced their products. ADVERTISEMENT Executives representing fast-fashion giant Shein have refused… Continue Reading
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China's super-rich eye the exit as leaders brace for economic shock
China’s leaders are bracing for shocks to the economy from higher tariffs threatened by US President-elect Donald Trump once he takes office. Millionaires, meanwhile, are relocating. Continue Reading
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German politicians rebuke Trump over NATO defence spending demand
US President-elect Donald Trump said NATO member states should increase their defence spending to 5% of GDP and criticised Europe’s contributions. Continue Reading
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Didier Deschamps to step down as France coach after 2026 World Cup
Deschamps led Les Bleus to championship glory in 2018. Continue Reading