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Controversy as UK pushes ‘anti-woke’ schools guidance

by Jitendra JOSHI Agence France-Presse LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) - Britain's government on Thursday stoked controversy by issuing new schools…

Mexico’s nature defenders put lives on line

by Jennifer Gonzalez Covarrubias Agence France-Presse OCAMPO, Mexico (AFP) - In the fir forests of Mexico, one of the world's…

Australia’s largest coal-fired power plant to close

by Andrew BEATTY Agence France-Presse SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) - Australia's largest coal-fired power plant will shut in 2025 -- several…

Bananas to fish scales: fashion’s hunt for eco-materials

by Eric RANDOLPH Agence France-Presse PARIS, France (AFP) - Sneakers made from banana or pineapple leaves, dresses from nettles or…

Morocco announces $1 billion drought relief plan

RABAT, Morocco (AFP) - Morocco said Wednesday it will launch a nearly $1 billion aid programme to help its agriculture…

China govt to help run coal power plants at full capacity

BEIJING, China (AFP) - China will help its coal-fired power plants run at full capacity, the government has announced, raising…

Facebook co-workers now ‘Metamates’ as image evolves

  SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) -- Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg laid out revamped company values Tuesday, urging workers to…

New Zealand virus cases spike as anti-vaccine protesters claim win

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) - New Zealand Covid-19 infections reached a record high Wednesday as anti-vaccine protesters claimed victory after…

DR Congo flouting forest protection deal: Greenpeace

KINSHASA, DR Congo (AFP) - Environmental group Greenpeace on Tuesday said the Democratic Republic of Congo has failed to respect…

Meta agrees $90 million settlement in Facebook privacy suit

SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) -- Facebook-parent Meta has agreed to pay $90 million to settle a 10-year-old lawsuit accusing…

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