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From sun to subsoil, how countries are moving away from fossil fuels

From sun to subsoil, how countries are moving away from fossil fuels

Heating with geothermal energy, lighting with solar panels, cooking with biodegradable waste: how can we live with less oil and gas?

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London's Jewish community on edge amid attacks

London's Jewish community on edge amid attacks

Despite heightened security measures, Jewish residents in northwest London remain on "high alert" after a spate of arson attacks on synagogues and community sites in recent weeks.

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Ranieri's Roma role ends after spat with coach Gasperini: club

Ranieri's Roma role ends after spat with coach Gasperini: club

Claudio Ranieri has left his role as senior advisor to Roma's billionaire American owners, the Serie A club said on Friday, after a public row with coach Gian Piero Gasperini meant only one of the pair could stay.

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Warming El Nino set to return in mid-2026: UN

Warming El Nino set to return in mid-2026: UN

The El Nino weather phenomenon, which pushed global temperatures to record highs the last time around, is expected to return in mid-2026, the UN said Friday.

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Porsche exits sports car maker Bugatti Rimac

Porsche exits sports car maker Bugatti Rimac

German carmaker Porsche announced on Friday the sale of its stakes in sports car manufacturer Bugatti Rimac to a consortium led by a US fund founded by the Egyptian billionaire Sawiris family.

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Bill legalising assisted dying in England and Wales set to fail

Bill legalising assisted dying in England and Wales set to fail

A contentious bill to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales was set to fail Friday after running out of parliamentary time, having been stuck in the UK's unelected upper house.

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Chinese EVs, flying cars take centre stage at world's biggest auto show

Chinese EVs, flying cars take centre stage at world's biggest auto show

Thousands squeezed into the world's biggest car show Friday, snapping selfies beside Chinese electric vehicles as automakers showcased AI, humanoid robots and flying-car ambitions in a cut-throat market.

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Al Ahli star Mahrez warns team-mates not to take Japanese rivals for granted

Al Ahli star Mahrez warns team-mates not to take Japanese rivals for granted

Riyad Mahrez says Al Ahli have achieved "something incredible" in reaching back-to-back Asian Champions League finals, but warned his side not to underestimate tournament debutants Machida Zelvia when they meet for the trophy in Jeddah on Saturday.

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Greece expands sunbed-free beach list for 2026

Greece expands sunbed-free beach list for 2026

Greece on Friday named over 250 beaches in environmentally important areas that must be left in their natural state, amid ongoing efforts to limit the impact of overtourism in its multi-billion-euro travel industry.

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Tesla starts 'robotaxi' production: Musk

Tesla starts 'robotaxi' production: Musk

Tesla's much-touted autonomous "robotaxi", called the Cybercab, has started production, CEO Elon Musk said on Friday, the same week that the carmaker reported first-quarter profits that beat expectations.

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