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EU microplastics ban needs to aim smaller, advisers say
A draft EU ban on microplastics would allow industry to use even smaller particles in cosmetics, detergents and paints, which could be more damaging than…
Zoom shares soar as earnings more than quadruple from previous year
Zoom shares soared on Monday after the video-meeting service reported that quarterly revenue rocketed as its ranks of users more than quadrupled. The Silicon Valley-based…
Europe is learning to deal with coronavirus spikes, says WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has pointed to “encouraging signs” that countries in Europe are able to deal with coronavirus outbreaks, despite the increase in…
Five key moments in 2015 migrant crisis
A dramatic shipwreck in the Mediterranean, a child’s lifeless body on a beach, the shilly-shallying of politicians, borders opening and shutting — these are some…
Uncertainty dominates US presidential campaign’s final stretch
Within President Donald Trump’s campaign, some privately feared the worst heading into the national conventions. They worried a strong showing by Democrat Joe Biden, combined…
Wildfire rages in southern Spain forcing over 3,000 people to evacuate
A massive wildfire is raging in Spain’s southern Andalusia region, which has forced more than 3,100 people to evacuate their homes, authorities said on Sunday….
US Covid-19 cases surpass 6 million as Midwest, schools report outbreaks
U.S. cases of the novel coronavirus surpassed 6 million on Sunday as many states in the Midwest reported increasing infections, according to a Reuters tally….
Plastic bags: Government confirms all retailers in England to levy 10p charge from April
The 5p charge on plastic bags is being ramped up to 10p and will be extended to all retailers in England from April next year,…
As Arctic ice melts, polluting ships stream into polar waters
As melting sea ice opens the Arctic to navigation, more ships are plying the loosely regulated polar waters, bringing increasing amounts of climate-warming pollution, a…
Brussels signs first contract with AstraZeneca
The first pharmaceutical contract negotiated by the EU Commission on behalf of EU Member States entered into force Thursday following the formal signature between AstraZeneca…
Delhi 2020 religious riots: Amnesty International accuses police of rights abuses
Indian police ”committed serious human rights violations” during deadly religious riots in Delhi earlier this year, Amnesty International alleges. It said police beat protesters, tortured…
Globally, 1 in 3 children missed out on remote learning when COVID-19 shuttered schools
For at least 463 million children whose schools closed due to COVID-19, “there was no such a thing as remote learning,” the head of the…
The Director General launches from Beirut the ”Li Beirut” initiative, putting education, culture and heritage at the heart of reconstruction efforts
The Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, on Thursday launched an international fund raising appeal, Li Beirut (For Beirut in Arabic), to support the rehabilitation of…
Finnish town offers prizes to turn residents green
Inhabitants of a town in Finland can now earn rewards, including bus tickets or free food, if they cut car use, under a scheme to…
Brussels concludes talks with fifth vaccine manufacturer
The EU concluded exploratory talks with U.S. based company Moderna Monday to purchase a potential vaccine against COVID-19 – the fifth company with which the…
Hong Kong Free Press journalist denied visa amid fears for media freedom
After months of reassurance that Beijing’s national security law would not affect Hong Kong’s free press, the government has denied a visa to local media…
EU trade commissioner Phil Hogan quits over Golfgate scandal
EU trade commissioner Phil Hogan has stepped down from his role over the Golfgate scandal. Reports emerged over the weekend that Hogan had travelled across…
Report: Global fashion sector will emit double its Paris Agreement limit by 2030
The global fashion sector is currently generating more emissions each year than the UK, Germany and France combined, and will fail to align with the…
Hong Kong police arrests two pro-democracy lawmakers in relation to 2019 protests
Police have arrested two Hong Kong opposition lawmakers in relation to anti-government protests in July last year, one of whom was suspected of rioting, the…
German coalition agrees to extend coronavirus relief for economy
German coalition parties agreed on Tuesday to extend measures to cushion the effects of the coronavirus crisis on Europe’s biggest economy, including prolonging a short-time…
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