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With the domestic workforce drained by war and emigration, a facility in Tartarstan is turning to unwitting labourers drawn in via social media. The social media ads promised a free plane ticket, money and a faraway adventure in Europe. All you needed to do, it said, was finish a computer game and complete a 100-word Russian vocabulary test.But for some of the young African women who answered the ad, it was only when they arrived on the steppes of Russia’s Tatarstan region that they discovered what they would really be doing: toiling in a factory to make weapons of war,…
Euronews conducted a statistical analysis to explore the potential link between the number of medals won at the Paris 2024 Olympics and the government spending and employment rates in sports across Europe. Which European country performed best at the Paris Olympics? The answer might not be so straightforward. First of all, it depends on how you count the medals — whether by total count, golds, or using a weighted point system. Also, each country’s socio-economic and demographic characteristics vary significantly, making comparisons challenging.To provide a more nuanced analysis, Euronews examined the employment rate in sports and government expenditure to evaluate…
Brace for the latest round of the never-ending culture wars — this time with bombs. Britain’s financial powerhouse, the City of London, is pushing to label money flowing into weapons-makers as eco-friendly. It risks igniting another debate about “woke” culture at the top of finance — and the role of environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals in the global economy. As Ukraine continues to fight Russia on the battlefield, the cash-strapped U.K. government wants the private sector to help bolster financing for the country’s defense industry. But the top of the City of London says there’s a serious barrier: environmental,…
Ukraine is now the most mined country in the world, and it will take up to 30 years to complete the removal of mines and unexploded ordnance, as up to a third of its territory is potentially dangerous. After more than two and a half years of Russia’s all-out invasion, Ukraine is now the most mined country in the world. According to the Ukrainian Association of Humanitarian Demining, completely demining Ukraine’s territory could take up to 30 years.The association states that over 156,000 square kilometres are potentially dangerous, comprising a third of the country — the size of the entire…
This article was originally published in Italian Antonelli will be the first Italian to compete in F1 since Antonio Giovinazzi in Abu Dhabi with Alfa Sauber in 2021. After weeks of rumours, Mercedes has confirmed that teenage star Kimi Antonelli will race for the German car manufacturer starting in 2025.The young Italian driver from Bologna, who turned 18 on 25 August, will replace Lewis Hamilton, who is switching to Ferrari.His Formula 1 debut on Friday could have gone better: on the fifth lap of the Monza track during free practice, the driver hit the barriers of the parabolic curve with the…
This is an exciting time in health innovation. Yes, we face real challenges in meeting demand for care, due to factors such as an aging population, shortages of healthcare professionals and the rise of non-communicable diseases. But we also see potential for several fields of technology to combine in ways that benefit patients. Healthcare is changing and Europe can be at the heart of this transformation. One patent every 30 minutes. This is how fast the medical technology sector advances. Devices, diagnostics, data and digital health: the power of medical technology has the potential to redefine how healthcare is delivered.…
Israel has kept up strikes on the devastated Gaza Strip, claiming they are necessary to prevent Hamas from regrouping. An Israeli strike on a school sheltering displaced people in the Gaza strip killed at least 27 people on Thursday, according to Palestinian medical officials. Witnesses sheltering at the location said that the strike hit during a meeting of aid workers, with a child and seven women among the dead, according to the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital medics who said they received the bodies. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said the strike was a precision attack targeting a militant command and control…
All the latest developments on the first day of the World Judo Tour. Zagreb, the heart of Croatia, transformed into a stage for the Judo Grand Prix this Friday, showcasing the strength and spirit of athletes from around the globe. Croatian judoka were honoured for their achievements with a special distinction for their first judo Olympic Champion Barbara Matic. Awarding were Dr. Sanda Corak, President of the Croatian Judo Federation and Nikolina Klaic, Representative of the Croatian Lottery.In -48kg, Koga Wakana of Japan took home the gold medal after defeating Tynbayeva of Kazakhstan. An ouchi-gari scored her waza-ari followed up…
POLITICO: On the Rocks is an occasional interview series in which we engage with thought-provoking political figures in relaxed, candid conversations over a drink. PARIS — Bernard-Henri Lévy has been so famous in France for so long he is known by his own acronym. BHL is a wealthy philosopher, celebrity war reporter, television executive and friend to presidents and movie stars. He is as quintessentially French as croissants, the tricolor and extramarital affairs. I’m meeting him on a glorious fall morning at one of Paris’ most refined restaurants, where the maître d’ has shown me to BHL’s favorite table in…
Updated: 10/10/2024 – 18:00 GMT+2 Following the Israeli strikes, a convoy of six ships, including the Turkish vessel TCG Bayraktar, left for Lebanon to evacuate Turkish and foreign citizens. Following the Israeli strikes, a convoy of six ships, including the Turkish vessel TCG Bayraktar, left for Lebanon to evacuate Turkish and foreign citizens.The convoy left Mersin with 300 tonnes of humanitarian aid, food, tents, beds and blankets.Turkish officials said that further sea evacuations would be organised if necessary.Around 2,000 Turks are currently being evacuated.