UN’s global disaster alert systems goal faces uphill climb
by Amélie BOTTOLLIER-DEPOIS Agence France-Presse UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP) -- How can anyone seek shelter from a natural disaster…
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South Africa art show highlights destructive ties between Man and Nature
by Umberto BACCHI Agence France Presse Johannesburg, South Africa (AFP) -- A lioness towers over a seemingly dead hunter, her…
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New ‘glass-like’ orchid species discovered in Japan
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- A new species of orchid with delicate, glass-like blooms has been discovered by Japanese scientists, who…
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First 3D-printed rocket lifts off but fails to reach orbit
by Chris Lefkow and Lucie Aubourg Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The world's first 3D-printed rocket launched successfully…
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‘Cleanfluencers’ sweep TikTok, drawing millions
Helsinki, Finland (AFP) by Elias HUUHTANEN in Helsinki and Julie EZVAN in Liverpool Marie Kondo may have admitted defeat, but…
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Tornado hits southern California as wild weather continues
by Huw GRIFFITH Agence France-Presse LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- A tornado tore through a southern California city Wednesday,…
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EU unveils ‘right to repair’ rules to cut tech waste
Brussels, Belgium (AFP) The EU's executive arm proposed new rules on Wednesday that would force manufacturers to allow customers to…
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Vienna museum tilts paintings to illustrate climate change threat
Vienna, Austria (AFP) Gustav Klimt's well-known Attersee lake painting tilted by two degrees, Egon Schiele's painting of a tree in…
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All hormonal contraceptives increase breast cancer risk: study
by Lucie AUBOURG Agence France Presse Washington, United States (AFP) All hormonal contraceptives carry a slightly increased risk of breast…
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Suit says Meta board ‘turned blind eye’ to human trafficking
SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) -- A shareholder lawsuit filed late Monday accuses board members of Instagram and Facebook parent…
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