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French cave tells new story about Neanderthals, early humans

Scientists say artifacts found inside a cave in southern France show modern humans came to that part of Europe almost 10,000 years earlier than previously thought

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2022

New research suggests modern humans lived in Europe 10,000 years earlier than previously thought, in Neanderthal territories

Perched about 325 feet (100 meters) up the slopes of the Prealps in southern France, a humble rock shelter looks out over the Rhône River Valley. It’s a strategic point on the landscape, as here the Rhône flows through a narrows between two mountain ranges. For millennia, inhabitants of the…

The Conversation · Feb 9, 2022

Child’s tooth ‘earliest known evidence of modern humans in western Europe’

The discovery of the molar was made in a cave – known as Grotte Mandrin – in France’s Rhone Valley.

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2022

Danilho Doekhi 'calm' over Rangers interest as defender opens up on next step in honest Ibrox address

The centre-back is being tracked by several clubs across Europe after impressing for Vitesse.

Daily Record · Feb 9, 2022

Irish people could be in trouble heading to Europe on Covid recovery certs after rule changes

Senator Garret Ahearn recently raised this issue, telling politicians the problem is going to develop even more over the next number of weeks

Irish Mirror · Feb 9, 2022

EU slams plan to expand water use near Spain’s Doñana park

The European Union has criticized a plan by lawmakers in southern Spain to expand irrigation rights for farmers near one of Europe’s largest wetlands

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2022

European countries set to scrap major entry requirement rule for fully vaccinated travellers

European holidays could be made easier as officials says changes to entry requirements for fully vaccinated jet arrivals could be confirmed 'in days' - just in time for half term.

Glasgow Live · Feb 9, 2022

Our meat obsession is destroying the planet – the solution is to change how we see animals

Globally, we eat around 318 million tonnes of meat every year. By 2050, that figure is projected to reach 517 million tonnes. This rising number reflects how farming animals like pigs, chickens and cows for consumption by humans has been largely normalised as essential to our existence. This stark separation…

The Conversation · Feb 9, 2022

Europeans want their countries to stand with Ukraine against Russia, poll suggests

The crisis is acting as a ‘geopolitical awakening in Europe’, say the authors

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2022

Scientists set new record in creating energy from nuclear fusion

A team at the Joint European Torus facility near Oxford generated 59 megajoules of sustained energy

The Hindu · Feb 9, 2022