30 million women and girls have been 'circumcised' globally since 2016, UNICEF finds

UN agency reports that the number of victims worldwide has now reached 230 million, even as efforts to curtail female genital mutilation show progress in some countries.

https://www.euronews.com/2024/03/08/30-million-women-and-girls-have-been-circumcised-globally-since-2016-unicef-finds

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Australia’s Great Barrier Reef hit by fifth mass bleaching event in eight years

Aerial surveys have revealed prevalent shallow-water coral bleaching on most surveyed reefs.

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Watch: The eco-innovator weaving natural waste into fabric in India

Meet the eco-fashionista from India who is transforming lotus stems into sustainable garments.

https://www.euronews.com/culture/2024/03/04/watch-the-eco-innovator-weaving-natural-waste-into-fabric-in-india

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Seven-year-old migrant girl drowns in France after boat to UK capsizes

The boat sunk on the treacherous English Channel crossing route used by migrants hoping to reach Britain, French authorities said Sunday.

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Ecological 'disaster' as Houthi-sunk ship leaches fertilizer into Red Sea

Water supplies for millions, a vibrant fishing industry and some of the world's largest coral reefs are at risk after a cargo ship was sunk by Yemen's rebels.

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Netanyahu rival Benny Gantz makes "unauthorised" visit to US for talks

A top Israeli Cabinet minister headed to Washington on Sunday for talks with US officials, sparking a rebuke from Israel's leader.

https://www.euronews.com/2024/03/03/israel-war-cabinet-rocked-by-dispute-between-netanyahu-and-top-rival

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The good foresters: Inside the Gabonese rainforest supplying Amsterdam’s lock gates

As the world continues to rely on this tropical timber, what does sustainable forest management look like?

https://www.euronews.com/green/2024/03/02/the-good-foresters-inside-the-gabonese-rainforest-supplying-amsterdams-lock-gates

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The latest update of EU clean air standards could benefit Poland greatly

The revised Ambient Air Quality Directive is a great tool for the Polish government to swiftly shift from the costly smoggy past to a clear new era, with happier and healthier people in tow, Weronika Michalak

https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/02/29/an-update-of-eu-clean-air-standards-could-benefit-poland-greatly

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Surge in transphobic speech among politicians sparks concern ahead of EU elections, new report warns

Transphobic and anti-LGBTI rhetoric is on the rise among politicians in Europe, according to a new report, prompting alarm ahead of the EU elections in June.

https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/02/29/surge-in-transphobic-speech-among-politicians-sparks-concern-ahead-of-eu-elections-study-w

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Most "harmful" hacker network LockBit disrupted by global police operation

The operation is “probably the most significant ransomware disruption to date” according to the experts.

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Underwater Photographer of the Year 2024: Take a dive into the stunning winning images

From abandoned tank shipwrecks in Jordan to dive-bombing gannets in Shetland, the winning images of the Underwater Photographer of the Year 2024 are better than ever.

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'Soaring' over hills or 'playing' with puppies, study finds seniors enjoy virtual reality

A new study found that large majorities of seniors enjoy virtual reality.

https://www.euronews.com/next/2024/02/19/soaring-over-hills-or-playing-with-puppies-study-finds-seniors-enjoy-virtual-reality

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Russian police investigate alleged LGBTQ+ propaganda at My Little Pony event

Police in Moscow reportedly received complaints the My Little Pony event "promoted non-traditional relationships... adult content... and general horror and darkness."

https://www.euronews.com/culture/2024/02/19/russian-police-investigate-alleged-lgbtq-propaganda-at-my-little-pony-event

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Russian police arrest over 100 people nationwide in crackdown on Navalny support

Floral tributes to Alexei Navalny, President Vladimir Putin's fiercest foe who died Friday in a Russian penal colony, were removed overnight by groups of unidentified people while police watched.

https://www.euronews.com/2024/02/17/russian-police-arrest-over-100-people-nationwide-in-crackdown-on-navalny-support

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Lawmakers agree tougher standards to tackle marine pollution

Satellite monitoring is a key aspect of the bill meant to prevent spills in the sea.

https://www.euronews.com/green/2024/02/16/lawmakers-agree-tougher-standards-to-tackle-marine-pollution

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Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has died in prison, Russian prison services announce

Navalny was arrested in 2021 upon his return to Russia from Germany where he had been treated for a suspected assassination attempt by poison.

https://www.euronews.com/2024/02/16/kremlin-critic-alexei-navalny-has-died-in-prison-russian-prison-services-announce

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Norway made a mistake in its decision to move towards deep-sea mining

Over and above the environmental risks and the precedent such a decision would set, exploiting the seabed is by no means a good economic deal, MEPs MEP Pascal Canfin and Catherine Chabaud write.

https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/02/15/norway-made-a-mistake-in-its-decision-to-move-towards-deep-sea-mining

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Amazon tipping point: Up to 47% forest threatened by climate change and deforestation, study warns

The vital ecosystem could also flip between rainforest and Savanna-like vegetation if drought deepens, the research finds.

https://www.euronews.com/green/2024/02/14/amazon-tipping-point-up-to-47-forest-threatened-by-climate-change-and-deforestation-study-

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Two Afghans detained at Guantanamo Bay for 14 years released, Taliban says

Barack Obama signed order to close down the US detainment camp in 2009, but it remains open with many long-term prisoners still in custody.

https://www.euronews.com/2024/02/13/two-afghans-detained-at-guantanamo-bay-for-14-years-released-taliban-says

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Palestinians rely on solar panels amid electricity cuts to talk to friends and family

While these solar charging stalls are a silver lining for many, weather and high demand often cause a long wait.

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