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Renewables and nuclear can handle almost all new electricity demand in the next few years

The clean energy transition is well underway, but some big outliers remain.

Fortune · Feb 8, 2023

Turkey-Syria earthquakes: shallow depth of main shocks is a key reason why they've been so devastating

The earthquakes that struck in Turkey and Syria in the early hours of February 6 have led to terrible destruction on a scale not seen in Europe for many decades. At the time of writing, the death toll has risen beyond 11,000 people and will continue to rise over the…

The Conversation · Feb 8, 2023

Merkel Receives UNESCO Peace Prize for Welcoming Refugees to Germany

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel received a UNESCO peace prize Wednesday for her decision to welcome more than 1.2 million migrants to Germany despite resistance at home and among European partners. Organizers said that Merkel showed political courage when Germany welcomed refugees in 2015-2016 who had fled conflicts in Syria,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 8, 2023

Half the wetlands in Europe lost in past 300 years, researchers calculate

Assessment shows 20% global loss since 1700 – far less than thought – but Europe, US and China bear the brunt

The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2023

Burts Snacks ‘committed’ to UK sites after Europe Snacks deal

The Plymouth-headquartered company has been acquired by the France-based food producer

Birmingham Post · Feb 8, 2023

Belgium charges nine with trafficking of Chinese sex workers

Belgium charged nine people with human trafficking and money laundering on Wednesday for their alleged roles in a gang suspected of bringing women from China to be sex workers in Europe.

Reuters · Feb 8, 2023

Israeli Rights Activist Condemns Europe's Silence over Netanyahu's Policy

Israeli human rights defender Yehuda Shaul denounced Tuesday Europe's "silence" regarding the policy of Benjamin Netanyahu's government, which he said is seeking to annex the occupied West Bank and transform Israel into an "illiberal democracy." During a press meeting in Paris, Shaul said Europe's silence regarding the Israeli government's policy…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 8, 2023

Britain and Italy sign export and investment partnership

Britain and Italy on Wednesday signed an export and investment partnership, Britain's first with a European Union member since it left the bloc, aimed at boosting the countries' bilateral trading relationship.

Reuters · Feb 8, 2023

Celtic top the billing in Europe's 'unbeaten' table with rivals Rangers also listed with big guns

Ange Postecoglou's men have shown relentless form in the defence of their domestic crown with a staggering 23 wins in 25 outings to date and they've now claimed another top spot.

Glasgow Live · Feb 8, 2023

IEA: Asia Set to Use Half of World's Electricity by 2025

Asia will for the first time use half of the world’s electricity by 2025, even as Africa continues to consume far less than its share of the global population, according to a new forecast released Wednesday by the International Energy Agency. Much of Asia's electricity use will be in China,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 8, 2023