Ice Park Threatened By Climate Change Finds An Ally In US Silver Mine
America's ice-climbing epicenter was facing a bleak future, with climate change endangering its water supply, until an unlikely savior came to its rescue: a nearby silver mine.
Rarely Seen Cave Art Holds Prehistoric Secrets In France
Deep inside a labyrinthine cave in southwestern France, ancient humans who lived around 30,000 years ago carved horses, mammoths and rhinoceros into the walls, a fabulous prehistoric menagerie that has rarely been seen -- until now.
What Happens To The Human Body In Deep Space?
Bone and muscle deterioration, radiation exposure, vision impairment -- these are just a few of the challenges space travelers face on long-duration missions, even before considering the psychological toll of isolation.
'Anti-American'? US Questions UN Agencies, International Aid Groups
Washington has questioned UN agencies, nonprofits and charities that received US funds on whether they have "communist" links or support "gender ideology", and other topics targeted by US President Donald Trump, a dozen groups told AFP.
A list of 36 questions was sent to small and large organisations alike as part of Washington's ongoing review of its vast foreign aid spending.
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Take 'Precautionary Approach' On Deep-sea Mining: Top Official Tells AFP
Rules for the emerging deep-sea mining sector should take a "precautionary approach" that protects the environment, the head of the body drafting regulations for the practice told AFP Friday.
Germany's Merz Urges MPs To Back Spending Bonanza In Fiery Debate
Germany's likely next leader Friedrich Merz said Thursday urgent action was needed to boost the country's under-resourced military and ailing economy, as he defended plans for a spending bonanza during a fiery parliamentary debate.
On The Mongolian Steppe, Climate Change Pushes Herders To The Brink
Over a year after a devastating winter wiped out virtually his entire sheep flock, herder Zandan Lkhamsuren is still reckoning with the damage wrought by Mongolia's increasingly erratic extreme weather.
Greenland Votes Under Shadow Of Trump
Greenland, the Danish self-governing territory coveted by US President Donald Trump, votes Tuesday in legislative elections that could yield a timeline for independence, which is supported by a majority of the population.
Scientists Say Trump Cuts Threaten Climate Research, Public Safety
Climate scientist Tom Di Liberto had dreamed of working at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) since college.
US Takes Rivalry With China To The High Seas
The United States may still have the world's most powerful navy but it seems to have realised that this is no longer sufficient to reassert US supremacy over the high seas.
Germany's Asylum Seekers Anxious Over Merz's Immigration Plans
As Germany's Friedrich Merz gets closer to becoming chancellor, many asylum seekers live in fear of what his promised crackdown on irregular immigration will mean for them.
China Tariffs Aimed At Trump Fan Base But Leaves Wiggle Room
China's retaliatory tariffs against US farm produce from corn to chicken are designed to hurt Donald Trump's voter base, but remain restrained enough to allow room for the adversaries to hash out a trade deal, analysts say.
World's Sea Ice Cover Hits Record Low In February
Global sea ice cover fell to a historic low in February when the world continued to experience exceptional heat and temperatures reached 11 degrees Celsius above average near the North Pole, Europe's climate monitor said on Thursday.
Cheat Sheet On Germany's Colour-coded Politics
Germany holds elections on Sunday after its three-party "traffic light" coalition collapsed last year and could soon have a "black-red" government while a "Jamaica" or "blackberry" alliance is less likely.
Germany On Eve Of Elections Under Shadow Of US-European Rift
German politicians made a final scramble for votes Saturday on the eve of key elections in which conservatives hope to win despite the dramatic rise of the far right targeting a record score.
New Arena, New Attitudes? Cash Spat In Spotlight At UN Nature Talks
The world's biggest nature conservation conference resumes in Rome next week for an urgent attempt at overcoming a deadlock between northern and southern countries over funding for nature protection.
Iran Mulls Moving Capital To 'Lost Paradise' On Southern Coast
Faced with myriad problems including gridlocked traffic and a sinking earth surface in its current capital, Iran is considering a drastic solution -- moving it to an altogether different location on the Gulf of Oman.
Taiwan Bounty Hunters Kill Invading Iguanas As Numbers Soar
Armed with a slingshot, Taiwanese bounty hunter Wu Cheng-hua bends sideways and aims his lethal weapon up at a green iguana, one of tens of thousands in the crosshairs of a government cull.
'New Sheriff In Town': Vance Lambasts Europe In Munich Speech
US Vice President JD Vance launched a withering attack Friday against European policies on immigration, populist parties and free speech, echoing President Donald Trump whom he called Washington's "new sheriff in town".
Cambodia Nears Khmer Rouge Survivor's Dream Of Eradicating Malaria
Cambodian scientist Yeang Chheang has spent six decades fighting malaria -- even in the Khmer Rouge labour camp where his wife and baby died -- and stands tantalisingly close to fulfilling his life's work.
Pesticides Causing Widespread Harm To Animals And Plants: Study
Pesticides are significantly harming wildlife across the planet, stunting growth, damaging reproduction and even causing behavioural changes in animals not meant to be targeted, according to a large-scale study published on Thursday.
Baltics Begin Decoupling From Russian Power Grid
The Baltic states on Saturday began cutting ties with Russia's power grid in order to integrate with Europe's system, a years-long process that gained urgency with Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
January Sets 'Surprising' Heat Record: EU Monitor
Last month was the hottest January on record, Europe's climate monitor said Thursday, despite expectations that cooler La Nina conditions might quell a streak of record-breaking global temperatures.
Organic Eye Care Innovation By LA MAXIME: A Targeted Solution For Puffiness And Bags Under Eyes
LA MAXIME, an Australian luxury organic skincare brand, is stepping into this space with a product crafted for Youthful Eyes Organic Anti-Wrinkle Eye Cream.
Election Rematch For Ecuador's President, Main Rival
In Ecuador's presidential election, both top candidates want a second chance.
German Election Favourite Vows To Pass Migrant Bill With Far-right Help
Germany's conservative election frontrunner Friedrich Merz defiantly vowed Friday to pass a bill to restrict immigration with the support of the far-right AfD, repeating a tactic that has sparked an outcry and street protests.
EU Holds Auto Talks To Revive Embattled Car Sector
EU talks to relaunch Europe's embattled car industry are to get underway on Thursday, with automotive CEOs awaited in Brussels to discuss fines and competition from China.
Germany's Far-right 'Firewall' Under Strain As Migration Debate Flares
An angry pre-election showdown on immigration flared in Germany's parliament Wednesday as the conservative opposition said it would accept support from lawmakers of the far-right AfD, breaching a long-standing taboo.
Red Tape And Rare Earths: EU 'Compass' Charts Economic Future
Promising a "simplification shock", the EU will unveil a much-anticipated blueprint to revamp Europe's economic model on Wednesday, as the bloc struggles to keep up with China and the United States.
Trump Offers Federal Workers Exit Package As Funding Freeze Sows Chaos
President Donald Trump on Tuesday offered most federal workers the option to leave their jobs in exchange for eight months severance, in his most radical move yet to drastically overhaul the government.
Troubled European Carmakers To Talk Fines And EVs With EU
Europe's biggest carmakers will converge on Brussels for talks this week as the EU seeks to chart a way forward for an embattled industry struggling to cope with Chinese competition and climate rules.
Royal Diplomacy: How UK Govt Will Seek To Charm Trump
Britain's Labour government hopes to stay in US President Donald Trump's good books by mobilising the royal family and a former spin doctor dubbed the "Prince of Darkness".
Trump Victory Rally In Vegas Caps Whirlwind Week
US President Donald Trump held a victory rally in Las Vegas on Saturday, wrapping up a tumultuous week that saw him double down on promises to reshape American politics and culture.
As Trump Takes Aim At EVs, How Far Will Rollback Go?
As part of his flurry of first-day actions, US President Donald Trump took aim at electric vehicles, a cornerstone of the Biden administration's climate change agenda.
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