13

Dec

Bad weather in the north of Spain

Images from the streets of San Sebastian, Spain, on the 13 December 2019, after a violent storm. Winds of 144 kilometers per hour have been registered in the area, along…

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13

Dec

Italy on high alert because of bad weather

Italian authorities are on high alert for a wave of bad weather that is expected to hit the country in the coming days. According to meteorologists in the coming hours,…

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12

Dec

Police in Denmark foil terror plot

Police in Denmark have arrested 20 people in connection with suspected preparations for an Islamist terrorist attack. They said several raids were made throughout the country on Wednesday and that…

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12

Dec

Photo Story: Greenpeace action on European Council building in Brussels

Greenpeace environmental activists hang a giant placard reading "Climate Emergency" and light flares on the European Council Europa building ahead of a European summit in Brussels, Belgium, 12 December 2019.…

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12

Dec

Indian Space Research Organization puts in orbit Earth Observation satellite

A handout picture provided by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) shows the fully integrated PSLV-C48 successfully launches RISAT-2BR1 taking off from the launch pad at Sriharikota's Satish Dhawan Space…

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12

Dec

Commemoration of the Strasbourg terrorist Christmas market attack

Scenes from the commemorate of the dead of the 2018 terrorist attack at the Christmas market, in Strasbourg, France, 11 December 2019. A year ago, in Strasbourg's city centre, five…

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12

Dec

NASA unveils Mars 2020 rovers

A handout composite photo made available by NASA shows illustrations of NASA's Curiosity (L) and Mars 2020 (R) rovers (issued 11 December 2019). While the newest rover borrows from Curiosity's…

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12

Dec

EU Commission presents the European Green Deal

The European Commission presented the European Green Deal that sets out how to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050, boosting the economy, improving people's health and quality of…

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11

Dec

EU Facility for Refugees in Turkey: €6 billion to support refugees and local communities in need fully mobilised

The European Union has fully mobilised the €6 billion operational budget of the Facility for Refugees in Turkey, in line with its commitment to the implementation of the EU-Turkey Statement.…

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11

Dec

Greta Thunberg is Time’s 2019 Person of the Year

Greta Thunberg, the soft-spoken Swedish teen who became a global conscience for climate change and environmental activism, has been named Time’s Magazine’s Person of the Year for 2019. Thunberg quickly…

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11

Dec

40 million more people at risk of flooding as Greenland loses ice ‘seven times faster than in 1990s’

Greenland's ice is melting seven times faster than it was in the 1990s, and at much greater speeds than current predictions, according to a new study. It came as another…

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11

Dec

Italian police break up Asia migrant smuggling gang

Italian police broke up an Asian migrant smuggling gang that brought thousands of people from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh into Italy and other European countries illegally. The gang was broken…

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09

Dec

MEPs push for high ambitions at the COP25 in Madrid

A delegation from the European Parliament is in Madrid to participate in the COP25, where they will meet with key stakeholders in the negotiations. An official delegation from the European…

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07

Dec

Rise in Caribbean children displaced by storms shows climate crisis is a child rights issue: UNICEF

The number of Caribbean children displaced by storms has risen approximately six-fold in the past five years, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reveals in a new report released on Friday. Catastrophic tropical cyclones…

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07

Dec

Over 400 refugee children have disappeared without a trace in Belgium

In Belgium, 427 refugee children have disappeared from the Fedasil reception centres without a trace, according to new figures from Missing Children Europe and Child Focus. It is estimated that…

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07

Dec

Oceans running out of oxygen as temperatures rise

Climate change and nutrient pollution are driving the oxygen from our oceans, and threatening many species of fish. That's the conclusion of the biggest study of its kind, undertaken by…

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07

Dec

Greta Thunberg says school strikes have achieved nothing

The global wave of school strikes for the climate over the past year has “achieved nothing” because greenhouse gas emissions have continued to rise, Greta Thunberg has told activists at…

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07

Dec

Britain braces for strong winds as Storm Atiyah due to hit

Britain is bracing itself as Storm Atiyah is set to hit this weekend with powerful gales forecast and the Met Office issuing weather warnings. Severe winds of up to 70-80mph are due to hit…

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07

Dec

Major European investors urge EU to enshrine climate goal in law

European investors representing over six trillion euros in assets are calling on European Union governments to speed up efforts to enshrine the EU’s 2050 climate neutrality goal in law. In…

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06

Dec

Greta Thunberg arrives in Madrid for COP25

Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg gets off the Lusitania train upon her arrival at Chamartin Railway Station, in Madrid, Spain, early 06 December 2019. Greta arrived in Madrid after a…

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06

Dec

Migrant rescue ship Sea-Watch 3 changes flag from Dutch to German

The rescue vessel Sea-Watch 3, which has been detained by Italian authorities on multiple occasions, said that it would no longer be registered in the Netherlands and would instead fly…

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05

Dec

Study finds climate change is causing birds to shrink

As the climate warms, birds are shrinking and their wingspans are growing, according to a new study. Researchers analysed 70,716 specimens from 52 North American migratory bird species collected over…

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05

Dec

Over 50 persons killed as migrant boat sinks off Mauritania coast

At least 58 people have died after a boat carrying migrants was shipwrecked in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Mauritania, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) announced. Survivors…

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05

Dec

Pope blasts weak climate-crisis response in COP 25 message

Pope Francis has blasted the international community's weak response to the climate crisis in his message to participants at the COP 25 United Nations Conference on Climate in Madrid. "On…

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04

Dec

New Frontex regulation enters into force

Today, Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, is gaining new responsibilities and tools to more effectively support EU Member States and Schengen Associated Countries in managing their external…

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04

Dec

Italy sixth for extreme weather deaths since 1999 – report

Italy is sixth in the world in terms of the number of people to have died because of extreme-weather events since 1999, according to the latest Climate Risk Index report…

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04

Dec

Al-Baghdadi’s ‘deputy’ captured in northern Iraq

  A senior Daesh militant close to the former leader Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi has been captured in northern Iraq. Police in Huwaijah, Kirkuk province, managed to track down the extremist…

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04

Dec

Photo Story: Snowstorm in Massachusetts

Pedestrians cross Lagoon Bridge in the Boston Public Gardens as snow continues to fall in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Many schools in the region were forced to close and Massachusetts Governor…

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04

Dec

Photo Story: Mercury plummets in Kashmir

The region of Kashmir in India is currently caught in a wave of extreme cold weather. In the photo a man fishes in nearly frozen waters after temperatures plummeted overnight,…

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04

Dec

People are failing to grasp the anger of the younger generation says Greta Thunberg

  People are failing to grasp the anger of the younger generation in the face of a changing climate, Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg said on Tuesday. Ms Thunberg was…

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01

Dec

Poland to honour London bridge hero

Poland says it will award its highest medal for sacrifice and courage to a Polish national who played a key role in preventing the London Bridge attack from escalating. A…

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01

Dec

Divers recover 7 bodies of migrants off Lampedusa

Italian coast guard divers on Saturday recovered the bodies of seven people in the sea off Lampedusa where a boat crowded with migrants capsized a week earlier. The recovery, at…

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01

Dec

Photo Story: U.S. Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend Weather

Snow ploughs remove snow from Colorado Highway 72, near Denver, Colorado, USA, 30 November 2019, in an effort to keep the highways clear of blowing and drifting snow. Holiday snowstorms…

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01

Dec

Dutch police arrest suspect in The Hague stabbing

Dutch police arrested a 35-year-old homeless man Saturday on suspicion of stabbing three teens on a street in The Hague that was crowded with Black Friday shoppers. The man, whose…

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01

Dec

London Bridge attack sparks terrorists’ jail release review

An urgent review of the licence conditions of terrorists freed from prison has been launched by the Ministry of Justice following Friday's London Bridge attack. Two people were killed and…

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29

Nov

Climate change should be European Parliament’s first priority, according to citizens

Combating climate change should be Parliament’s top priority, new Eurobarometer reveals, highlighting youth-led climate protests as great influencers. “Combating climate change and preserving our environment, oceans and biodiversity” should be…

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29

Nov

European Space Agency approves record budget, preparing to send Europeans to the moon

European space exploration is getting its biggest financial boost in 25 years. At a conference in Seville, Spain, the 22 member states of the European Space Agency (ESA) on Thursday…

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29

Nov

Study warns smartphone addiction has “serious consequences”

Almost a quarter of young people are so dependent on their smartphones that it becomes like an addiction, research by psychiatrists concludes. The study, from King's College London, says such…

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29

Nov

Boris Johnson replaced by melting ice after missing election climate debate

Britain’s increasingly rancorous election campaign took a bizarre turn on Thursday night when prime minister Boris Johnson refused to join other party leaders in a televised debate on climate change,…

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29

Nov

Student climate change protesters take to the streets across Australia

Thousands of Australian students walked out of class on Friday to join rallies demanding stronger action to rein in climate change, which they said is contributing to the country’s bushfire…

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28

Nov

NASA space robot tests in Antarctica

A little robotic explorer will be rolling into Antarctica in November 2019 to perform a gymnastic feat - driving upside down under sea ice. BRUIE, or the Buoyant Rover for…

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28

Nov

MEPs back ‘climate emergency’ resolution to push for more aggressive action

The European Parliament have passed a continent-wide 'Climate Emergency' resolution 429 votes to 225. The decision precedes next month's United Nations climate conference, COP25, in Madrid, and comes a day…

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28

Nov

Latest UN statistic indicate 270 million people are migrants

The number of international migrants in 2019 is now estimated at 270 million and the top destination remains the United States, at nearly 51 million, the UN migration agency said.…

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28

Nov

Severe storms in the US set to disrupt Thanksgiving for millions

Two winter storms blasted parts of the United States on Wednesday, disrupting travel plans for millions of Americans who typically jam the country's highways and airports to visit family and…

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27

Nov

Dutch anti-terrorism unit foils terrorist attack in the Netherlands

Two men will appear in court on Thursday charged with preparing a terrorist attack, the public prosecution department has confirmed. One man aged 20 was arrested at his home in…

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27

Nov

UN emissions report: World on course for more than 3-degree spike, even if climate commitments are met

Even if countries meet commitments made under the 2015 Paris Agreement, the world is heading for a 3.2 degrees Celsius global temperature rise over pre-industrial levels, leading to even wider-ranging and more destructive climate impacts, warns a report…

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27

Nov

Photo Story: Sydney hit by severe storm

Workers from Australia's Tree Care Service survey fallen trees blocking a street in the suburb of Gordon in Sydney, Australia, 27 November 2019. A severe fast-moving thunderstorm has passed over…

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25

Nov

Photo Story: Aftermath of Storm Gyrionis in Greece

Photos of the damage caused by violent storms in Greece. The storm named 'Gyrionis' triggered heavy rainfall in the region of Attica and other parts of Greece causing damages in…

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25

Nov

The Ticino river bursts its banks in Pavia, Italy

The River Ticino burst its banks in the northern city of Pavia overnight as a wave of storms that has claimed one life continued to batter Italy on Monday. As…

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25

Nov

Photo Story: Starlink satellites visible in the sky

Starlink satellites are visible in the sky near Salgotarjan, Hungary, early 25 November 2019. In this long exposure image, the movement of satellites is seen as shining tracks. Each of…

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25

Nov

Fatal thunderstorms sweep across western Greece

Two people drowned after their moored sailing boat sank in western Greece as the country was lashed with torrential rain and thunderstorms, coast guard officials said early on Monday. The…

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25

Nov

Over 200 migrants disembark in Italy, bodies of seven migrants recovered from waters off Lampedusa

A charity rescue vessel on Sunday brought 213 migrants to shore in Italy after being granted permission to dock in the port of Messina due to poor weather conditions. The…

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25

Nov

Deadly weather hits France and Italy

At least three people have died as heavy rain over the weekend led to severe flooding in France and Italy. An elevated 30m stretch of highway collapsed near the Italian…

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23

Nov

Stop violence against women: Statement by the European Commission and the High Representative

Ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November, the European Commission and High Representative Federica Mogherini issued the following statement: “Violence against women…

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23

Nov

Extreme cold weather might be heading to Europe in early December

Early December see a fresh wave of cold polar air, according to projections from the latest meteorological models. It is caused by a sudden stratospheric warming that pushes cold air…

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23

Nov

Spike in the number of migrant boats leaving Libya

There’s been a spike in the number of migrant boats leaving Libya’s coastline this week, the UN migration agency, IOM, said on Friday. More than 600 people were discovered in…

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22

Nov

Greece to ‘shut the door’ to migrants not entitled to asylum

Greece said on Friday it was deploying more border guards to “shut the door” to migrants not entitled to stay, the latest sign of a hardening stance against asylum seekers…

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