Category: 3. Europe
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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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French far right’s Zemmour to attend Trump inauguration, leaving Le Pen scrambling for a way – POLITICO
French far right’s Zemmour to attend Trump inauguration, leaving Le Pen scrambling for a way – POLITICO
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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
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FM Schallenberg to be Austria’s interim chancellor as far right waits in the wings – POLITICO
Alexander Schallenberg from the center-right Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP) will take over as chancellor on Friday following the resignation of Karl Nehammer over the breakdown of coalition talks among Vienna’s mainstream parties. New negotiations, led by the far-right… Continue Reading
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'Music is back': Taylor Swift drives UK music sales to 20-year high
The total 2024 UK sales of recorded music topped the 2001 record of £2.2bn and Taylor Swift is to thank for a sizeable chunk, according to new figures released by the Digital Entertainment and Retail Association (ERA). Continue Reading