Carbon tax on buildings and transport delayed to 2028 under EU climate deal
An EU law setting a 2040 emissions reduction target of 90% has been backed by lawmakers, closing a controversial political debate on the bloc’s green transition – but the introduction…
Planning a US trip? Travellers may soon need to make their social media history public
The new rules would also require a mandatory selfie, as well as the names and birth dates of close family. Read More
Who would win if Ukraine held elections now?
US President Donald Trump believes Ukraine should hold elections, having said Kyiv has been “using war not to hold the election”. If a vote were held today, who would win?…
Food for thought: Italian culinary traditions make Unesco’s intangible cultural heritage list
Italian cooking and its biocultural diversity has been recognised by Unesco on its list of intangible cultural heritage, in a world first. The move rewards how the country celebrates cuisine…
29 hours in the sky: China Eastern’s Shanghai-Buenos Aires flight sets record for ultra-long travel
The continent-spanning journey has a two-hour stopover in Auckland. Read More
‘A planet in peril’: UN calls for global climate investment to unlock €17 trillion benefit by 2070
A global change in direction is necessary to help secure a healthy planet, according to a new UN report.Read More
Reindeer Lars, hand-raised in UK, joins herd and prepares for Christmas
A UK reindeer farm has hand raised Lars, a calf born in May, after his mother lacked milk. Now part of the herd, he is preparing for Christmas events. Read…
Iran aims to fire 2,000 missiles at once in future conflict, Israel warns
Tehran is rebuilding its missile arsenal at high speed after the 12-day conflict with Israel, aiming to fire 2,000 missiles at once in future escalations, Israeli officials and analysts warn.…
Environmental groups warn EU Commission’s simplification of green laws means more pollution
The EU executive is simplifying environmental laws to “reduce administrative burden” on industry, but environmental groups argue that the decision is a reprieve for polluters. Read More
Paris care home staff shaving child’s head in ‘punishment’ sparks outrage
The City of Paris, which is ultimately responsible for the home run by the Association Jean Cotxet, said on Tuesday that it was taking the case to court. Read more…