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Nuclear energy is low carbon, high intensity and consistent, but also expensive, hazardous, and perhaps simply unnecessary. As countries in Africa envision their future energy systems, more and more governments are considering the nuclear option. South Africa already operates a nuclear power station, while the likes of Egypt and Nigeria are actively exploring possibilities. For […]

ADVERTISEMENT Donald Trump’s political comeback in the United States has been welcomed by a few supporters in Europe despite warnings that the upcoming US president could affect the continent’s security, defence, and economic interests. While some populist politicians called the former US president’s win a political victory, experts have cautioned that Trump’s victory is not

Donald Trump’s return to power has left the world guessing how his foreign policy would shape geopolitics at a time when three major risks–an Israel-Palestinian war, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and climate change–dominate global concerns. Mr Trump, who has previously dismissed climate change, could significantly alter US responses to these crises, raising questions among allies about

Powerful photojournalism in Paris, rare Italian Renaissance drawings in London, Andrea Arnold’s uplifting ‘Bird’, and a new Primal Scream album – here’s what to consume in Europe this week. ADVERTISEMENT While the horrors persist, so do we – with a new batch of cultural distractions from across the continent. We’ve already covered some great new

London — The UK government announced sanctions on Thursday against three private mercenary groups operating in Africa with links to the Kremlin, including Wagner group successor Africa Corps. “These sanctions will bear down on Russian malign activity in Libya, Mali and the CAR (Central African Republic), exposing and combatting Russia’s illicit activity in Africa,” a

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya made the comments to Euronews on the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. ADVERTISEMENT Germans were celebrating the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on Saturday that had divided the city into east and west for years during the Cold War. On Nov. 9,

The world is experiencing unprecedented warming with 2024 poised to become the hottest year on record, surpassing the previous record in 2023, according to new data released by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ahead of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. “Humanity’s torching the planet and paying the price,” warned UN Secretary-General António Guterres responding to WMO’s

Police launched a large-scale investigation after gangs of youths conducted what Amsterdam’s mayor called ‘hit and run’ attacks on fans that were apparently inspired by calls on social media to target Jewish people. ADVERTISEMENT Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof has cancelled a trip to COP29 climate talks in Azerbaijan so that he can stay in

The annual United Nations Conference of the Parties global climate change meetings play a pivotal role in elevating climate conversations. They’re often accompanied by intense media coverage that raises awareness and engages the public. This visibility is crucial, as it brings discussions from distant, elite-driven events into local news. However, the spikes in media attention

Azerbaijan may not be the first country that comes to mind for skiing, but it’s gearing up to host its maiden Ski Mountaineering World Cup. ADVERTISEMENT Step into Baku, Azerbaijan’s capital, which blends ancient architecture with sleek, modern lines. Skyscrapers stand beside centuries-old city walls, mixing Persian influences with European elegance. But drive a few