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Germany seeks to soften Europe’s 2035 ban on new combustion-engine cars
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Germany has once again placed itself at the heart of the European debate on the future of the car industry...
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How to Help a Stray Cat Beyond Feeding
Reverend Daniel Whitaker
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Most of us respond in much the same way: we take a bowl, fill it with kibble or scraps, and...
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Tomorrow’s Horoscope: Sagittarius, Taurus and Pisces Experience Unexpected Encounters, Romance and Soul Messages
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The waiter sets down the cappuccino while, outside, rain smears the neon light across the pavement. At the next table,...
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FCOP Beta-Blockers Filter Could Transform River Treatment
Reverend Daniel Whitaker
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Flooding, storm overflows and unseen chemical residues increasingly stem from the same underlying problem: wastewater treatment works designed for the...
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Retirement pension: why the first month can bring an unexpected payment gap
Reverend Daniel Whitaker
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The Monday after their leaving do, Sylvie put her alarm clock away in a drawer. Alain kept his on the...
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China’s Reforestation and the Green Desert Problem
Reverend Daniel Whitaker
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Across the fractured hills of northern China, the trees appear flawless at a distance. Neat lines of poplars and pines...
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New Driving Licence Rules: Freedom and Fear for Older Drivers
Reverend Daniel Whitaker
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On a dull Tuesday morning in a peaceful suburb, 82-year-old Margaret guided her silver hatchback from the drive, as she...
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Japan Donates Five Coastal Radar Systems to the Philippine Navy
Reverend Daniel Whitaker
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On Wednesday 11 February, the Japanese government donated five coastal radar systems to the Philippine Navy, aiming to strengthen Manila’s...
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Why Independence Feels Safer Than Love for Some People
Reverend Daniel Whitaker
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You probably know someone who insists they are “just better on their own”. They enjoy company, make people laugh at...
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Germany identifies 43 million tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent in Saxony-Anhalt
Reverend Daniel Whitaker
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Germany has revealed an unexpected advantage at a time when countries worldwide are competing for access to lithium, one of...
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Why Monique, 72, no longer answers evening calls
Reverend Daniel Whitaker
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At 8.30 pm, Monique’s phone rings yet again on the coffee table. She watches it vibrate, sees her sister’s name,...
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Wild Primates Challenge the Toothpick Grooves Theory in Human Evolution
Reverend Daniel Whitaker
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For many decades, narrow grooves on ancient human teeth have been regarded as evidence of intentional tool use - people...
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ASPA: how a small pension can be topped up
Reverend Daniel Whitaker
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At the supermarket checkout, Monique counts her coins again before handing over her bank card. At 74, she lives alone...
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Pure Rapeseed Oil Could Give Diesel Engines a Second Chance
Reverend Daniel Whitaker
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Researchers say that a conventional diesel engine can operate on pure rapeseed oil, without fossil fuel and with much cleaner...
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5 Childhood Memories That Shape a Child’s Development
Reverend Daniel Whitaker
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In France and elsewhere, everyday moments from childhood can remain vividly remembered for years and influence the way a child...
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US transfers three Beechcraft King Air aircraft to Philippines for South China Sea surveillance
Reverend Daniel Whitaker
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To monitor Chinese activity in the South China Sea, the United States will transfer Beechcraft King Air maritime reconnaissance aircraft...
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At 94, he pays €700 a month for a car he can no longer drive from his care home
Reverend Daniel Whitaker
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At 94, this man now lives in a care home. His days are structured around meals, visits from relatives and...
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Paulownia: The Miracle Tree Trend Examined
Reverend Daniel Whitaker
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In gardening forums, at plant fairs and in garden centres, one name has been appearing with increasing frequency: paulownia, also...
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Houses for €1 in France: a real opportunity or a major renovation project?
Reverend Daniel Whitaker
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A squeaking shutter, a letterbox eaten away by rust, a small garden where the grass has taken over: in some...
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Seven scientifically proven habits for greater happiness
Reverend Daniel Whitaker
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Many people wait for the one big moment that will make everything better – yet real happiness is usually created...
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Russia strengthens military cooperation with Indonesia as Kilo II submarine and corvette arrive in Jakarta
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Yesterday, the Russian Embassy in Indonesia announced the arrival of a Kilo II submarine, a corvette and support vessels in...
