Category: Europe
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2024 Will Be the First Year to Exceed the Warming Limit of the Paris Agreement
New data confirms that 2024 will be the hottest year on record and the first year to exceed the limit set by the Paris Agreement — a devastating news for the planet, at a time when the United States has just elected a president who denies global warming, withdrew the country from the Paris Agreement…
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Lonely Planet Reveals the Best Travel Destinations and Trends for 2025
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Lonely Planet, the global authority on travel, has revealed its top destinations to visit next year with the launch of Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2025. The 15th edition of this bestselling book features 30 must-visit destinations around the world and, for the first time, the title includes the top 10 travel trend predictions for…
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Floods in Spain Leave More Than 60 Dead
At least 64 people have died and others are missing after devastating floods hit eastern Spain since Monday (28), according to local authorities, in one of the worst natural disasters to strike the country in recent years. The catastrophic flooding swept away cars, inundated homes, and cut off electricity across eastern Spain. Rescue teams faced…
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North Korea Sends Troops to Fight in Ukraine Alongside Russia
The United States has joined Ukraine and South Korea in confirming reports that North Korea has sent troops, estimated in the thousands, to assist in Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine. The National Intelligence Service of South Korea stated that Pyongyang sent about 3,000 soldiers – including special forces – to the far east of Russia…
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Why Are Brazilians Suing Mining Company Over Mariana Disaster in London?
In a historic case, Brazilian communities affected by the catastrophic dam disaster in Mariana in 2015 have taken the Anglo-Australian mining giant BHP to court in London. The trial began on Monday (21) and is expected to last until March 5, 2025. The lawsuit stems from the collapse of the Fundão dam, operated by a…
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Why Brazilian Communities Are Suing Mining Company Over the Mariana Dam Disaster in London?
In a historic case, Brazilian communities affected by the catastrophic Mariana dam disaster in 2015 have taken the Anglo-Australian mining giant BHP to court in London. The trial began on Monday (21) and is expected to extend until March 5, 2025. The lawsuit stems from the collapse of the Fundão dam, operated by a joint…
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Which Country Has the Best Retirement System? Hint: It’s Not the USA
The U.S. retirement system received a C+ grade again this year, but its score has dropped for the second consecutive year in a new ranking of global retirement systems. The U.S. system, which is primarily funded by Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), 401(k)s, and Social Security, ranked 29th out of 48 countries, according to the Mercer…
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Best Countries to Travel Alone
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Brazil is a country full of surprises. Did you know, according to US News & World Report, that we are among the best countries for solo travel? This is because we excel in hospitality, climate, and stunning scenery. See more below: • Spain: Several independent kingdoms united in 1492 to form the Kingdom of Spain,…
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Gang Pretends to Be Brad Pitt and Scams Two Women Out of $300,000 in Spain
Police in Spain arrested five people accused of deceiving two women and extracting 325,000 euros (US$ 362,000) from them by pretending to be Hollywood star Brad Pitt.
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In Research on Healthcare in Developed Countries, the US Ranks Last
The country is ranked last among 10 developed nations in critical areas of healthcare, including prevention of deaths, access (mainly due to high costs), and ensuring quality treatment for all, regardless of gender, income, or geographic location, according to a report published Thursday (19) by The Commonwealth Fund, an independent research group. According to the…