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Europe’s plan to stabilize West Africa erupts — again
BRUSSELS/PARIS — Europe’s hope it could buoy an island of stability in West Africa is drowning as Niger slips under military rule. The EU — and…
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The Atlantic is at risk of circulation collapse – it would mean even greater climate chaos across Europe
andrejs polivanovs / shutterstock Amid news of lethal heatwaves across the Northern Hemisphere comes the daunting prospect of a climate disaster on an altogether grander…
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The UK is still not prepared for extreme temperatures – here’s what it should do
Nm2003 / shutterstock While massive heatwaves are affecting southern Europe, China, the US and many other places, it’s rainy and not particularly warm in the…
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European heatwave: what’s causing it and is climate change to blame?
Blistering temperatures are spreading across southern and eastern Europe. Massimo Todaro/Shutterstock Europe is currently in the midst of a heatwave. Italy, in particular, is expected…
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Create new Europe-wide migrant rescue mission, EU parties implore
A broad coalition in the European Parliament on Monday called for an EU-wide search and rescue operation to prevent the loss of more lives in…
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Unpacking the controversy behind Roger Waters’ latest tour
“I will not be cancelled,” roared the former Pink Floyd singer Roger Waters at a recent concert in Birmingham, part of a European tour mired…
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Only one-third of NATO allies set to reach spending target, new data shows
Eleven out of NATO’s 31 allies are set to meet the alliance’s defense investment target this year, according to new data published Friday. It’s a…
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‘Tragic’ Brexit has hipster beer boss crying into his pints
Brexit has brought “zero benefit” to businesses in the U.K., the boss of a major beer chain lamented Wednesday. James Watt, CEO of Brewdog —…
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Aviation turbulence soared by up to 55% as the world warmed — new research
Potentially dangerous air turbulence has increased on busy flight routes across the globe. Jaromir Chalabala/Shutterstock Turbulence on flights isn’t most people’s idea of fun. Drinks…
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How activity in outer space will affect regional inequalities in the future
Seenax/Shutterstock Science fiction has always been a tool for processing life on Earth. Norwegian sci-fi expert Karl Kristian Swane Bambini has said that the space-bound…
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