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Europe's coal-based steelmaking — an Industrial Revolution relic now pushed to 2045
Within the EU, there are still 47 coal-fired blast furnace-based steel plants in operation. Retirement dates have now been announced for 32 of these 47 furnaces, so the compass is pointing in the right direction to phase out coal-based steel production. But its needle is quivering.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:
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Lula's climate betrayal? Brazil eyes oil expansion
Once a climate champion, Brazil's president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, is pushing for more oil drilling, even as the country prepares to host the UN climate conference.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Is Brazil abandoning its climate promises?
Once a climate champion, Brazil's president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, is pushing for more oil drilling, even as the country prepares to host the UN climate conference.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Car lost by Johnny Hallyday at poker sells for €132,000
The 1975 Panther De Ville had mink seats, a gold disc on top of the grille and hubcaps carrying the rock star's initials.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Germany: Government talks hit snags
The parties seeking to build a new coalition government under Friedrich Merz are making slow progress in their negotiations. Immigration and taxes are the main sticking points.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini acquitted in FIFA graft case
Swiss prosecutors had appealed a previous ruling to clear the former top soccer officials in the 2015 corruption scandal.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Climate change making heart disease worse among Australians
Climate change is affecting human health as well as the environment. An Australian study shows millions will be at greater risk of heart trouble as temperatures rise.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Russia accused of 'hollow' peace talks as strike injures dozens
Russia hits northern Ukraine as its negotiators meet US officials in Riyadh to discuss a ceasefire.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:'We're trying to bring democracy back': BBC on the ground in Istanbul
The BBC's Mark Lowen is on the ground in Istanbul, as the protests in the country continue for a sixth night.
Published on: March 24, 2025 | Source:EU's top diplomat makes visit to Israel amid tensions
Kaja Kallas has made a high-stakes visit to Israel, advocating for a ceasefire in Gaza and humanitarian aid. Could the bloc play a more pivotal role to bring peace to the region?
Published on: March 24, 2025 | Source:Turkey: Erdogan calls protests a 'movement of violence'
The arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has unleashed the largest protests Turkey has seen in a decade. He was officially nominated by the opposition as its presidential candidate for elections in 2028.
Published on: March 24, 2025 | Source:'War economy:' Is the European 'peace project' at risk?
Big investments mean Europe is beefing up its war readiness as the US turns its back on decades of transatlantic security guarantees. What is a "war economy" and what will it take for Europeans to get there?
Published on: March 24, 2025 | Source:Two women who spied for Russia tracked down and named by BBC
Bulgarian nationals Cvetelina Gencheva and Tsvetanka Doncheva worked with six spies convicted in London.
Published on: March 24, 2025 | Source:Court upends Greek attempts at returning refugees to Turkey
Greek authorities are likely scrambling for solutions after a top court ruled Turkey unsafe for refugees. The decision by the Greek Council of State now means Athens has to look at each claim individually.
Published on: March 24, 2025 | Source:From dog racers to PM: US second lady unwelcome in Greenland
Even the dog race the US second lady is to see has distanced itself from her, amid a growing backlash against the Trump administration's latest trip to Greenland.
Published on: March 24, 2025 | Source:Are the Parthenon Sculptures finally returning to Greece?
After conservative UK leaders refused to send Parthenon fragments home to Greece, a new government has ushered 'constructive' negotiations over a return.
Published on: March 24, 2025 | Source:EU trade chief to hold tariff talks in US ahead of China trip
EU trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič will fly to the US on Tuesday for formal talks with senior Trump administration officials on trade before a three-day visit to China — as the EU bids to head off multiple damaging trade disputes.
Published on: March 24, 2025 | Source:Turkey protests are about far more than fate of Istanbul's mayor
Freedom and democracy have been steadily eroded in the Erdogan era, writes Orla Guerin.
Published on: March 24, 2025 | Source:Judges in Hungary fight for an independent judiciary
Adrienn Laczo used to be a judge in Hungary. In protest at the government's interference in the judiciary, she resigned from her post and is now fighting for an independent judicial system as a lawyer.
Published on: March 24, 2025 | Source:More people are having twins. How can we make births safer?
When health services are limited, mothers and children often do not receive life-saving medical care and with higher-risk twin pregnancies rising, communities need solutions. Can new technologies give an answer?
Published on: March 24, 2025 | Source:Keeping homes cool on a warming planet
Rising temperatures have led to a surge in demand for cooling. But, ironically, the more we rely on energy-intensive air conditioners, the more the planet warms. How can we do things differently?
Published on: March 24, 2025 | Source:Why are thousands of people protesting in Turkey?
Thousands have taken to the streets across Turkey to protest the arrest of an opposition politican.
Published on: March 24, 2025 | Source:Germany's Left Party icon Gregor Gysi to head first Bundestag session
Gregor Gysi will kick off the first session of the new Bundestag when it convenes on Tuesday, March 25. The 77-year-old leftist is free to decide on the content and length of his speech.
Published on: March 24, 2025 | Source:How India's market slump is affecting small investors
Trump's tariff threats have rattled global markets. But in India, the market slump isn't just about the new US president. Millions of small investors are feeling the squeeze, for other reasons than a trade war.
Published on: March 24, 2025 | Source:International students 'bring billions to Germany'
A new economic study has found that international students are a massive boon for Germany's coffers — even if they get their education free of charge. German industry is now doing more to recruit foreign students.
Published on: March 24, 2025 | Source:Germany's new parliament has a diversity problem
The majority of lawmakers in Germany's newly elected Bundestag are older white men, most of whom are academics. What does that mean for Germany's so-called "representative" democracy?
Published on: March 24, 2025 | Source:Greenland condemns planned visits by Usha Vance and Trump adviser
The pair will make separate trips this week, after threats from the US president to take over the island.
Published on: March 24, 2025 | Source:Germany's Red Army Faction: Far-left terror group member stands trial
The trial of alleged Red Army Faction (RAF) terrorist Daniela Klette is about to begin. The group also known as Baader-Meinhof Gang has attracted considerable media attention since the 1970s.
Published on: March 24, 2025 | Source:Tate brothers report to Romanian police after return from US
The brothers report to police as part of an ongoing criminal investigation after returning from the US.
Published on: March 24, 2025 | Source:Why are African teams playing football against Russia?
Since being banned from competitive football after invading Ukraine, Russia have largely faced sympathetic countries in friendlies. Increasingly, African sides are answering the call. Why is that?
Published on: March 24, 2025 | Source:Zelenskyy urges pressure on Russia as US-Ukraine talks begin
The US is optimistic about high-stakes talks in Saudi Arabia aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, while Kyiv and Moscow are less so.
Published on: March 24, 2025 | Source:Frank Gardner: Ukraine upbeat and Russia in no rush at truce talks in Saudi Arabia
US negotiators held talks in Saudi Arabia with Ukraine on Sunday, and separately with Russia on Monday.
Published on: March 23, 2025 | Source:Germany secure Nations League final four after wild draw
Germany land another summer of football after squeezing past Italy in a wild game in Dortmund that saw them throw a three-goal lead.
Published on: March 23, 2025 | Source:57,000 fans set record at women's German Cup semifinal
Hamburg's match against Werder Bremen set a new record attendance for a women's club game in Germany. At a sold out Volksparkstadion, the visitors booked their spot in the German cup final.
Published on: March 23, 2025 | Source:New record as 57,000 fans attend women's German Cup semifinal
Hamburg's match against Werder Bremen set a new record attendance for a women's club game in Germany. At a sold out Volksparkstadion, the visitors booked their spot in the German cup final.
Published on: March 23, 2025 | Source: