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With blackouts looming, German government holds disaster preparation day, promotes ‘cooking without electricity’

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High demand and the transition to green power has left much of Europe at risk of blackouts. In Germany, state authorities are teaching the public to heat their homes with candles and get used to “cooking without electricity.” … Read More >With blackouts looming, German government holds disaster preparation day, promotes ‘cooking without electricity’

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Knife-wielding attacker shot by Paris railway security after shouting ‘France is ruled by the Islamic State’ – media reports

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Officers at France’s Saint-Lazare station have reportedly shot a knife-wielding man who ran at staff shouting, “Allahu Akbar! France is ruled by the Islamic State,” following a routine request to follow Covid safety protocols. … Read More >Knife-wielding attacker shot by Paris railway security after shouting ‘France is ruled by the Islamic State’ – media reports

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No more blah blah blah’: Greta Thunberg drops F-bombs demanding more climate action as Biden appears to FALL ASLEEP at COP26

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Greta Thunberg’s rants against world leaders have escalated, as the teen environmental activist has graduated from saying “How dare you” in a UN speech to using explicit language outside the COP26 climate summit in Scotland. … Read More >No more blah blah blah’: Greta Thunberg drops F-bombs demanding more climate action as Biden appears to FALL ASLEEP at COP26

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Eastern European nations facing sharp spike in Covid-19 cases, with low rates of vaccination undermining efforts to end pandemic

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With Covid-19 infections again on the rise across much of Eastern Europe and many countries struggling to meet vaccine rollout targets, a number of nations are imposing new restrictions, while governments in the West relax them. … Read More >Eastern European nations facing sharp spike in Covid-19 cases, with low rates of vaccination undermining efforts to end pandemic

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Spat over English Channel fishing licenses damages UK’s ‘credibility’ – French President Macron

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French President Emmanuel Macron has said the conflict over fishing rights in British waters harms London’s image on the world stage. Paris threatened to hit the UK with sanctions unless the dispute is resolved. … Read More >Spat over English Channel fishing licenses damages UK’s ‘credibility’ – French President Macron