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Polish mining town becomes green leader

During the Communist period, the coal mines of Katowice became a the heartland of Poland's heavy industry. For decades, the acrid odor of burning coal hung in the air. But there has been a great deal of change since then. New innovation and a rapidly growing green movement are turning this once-sooty town into a sustainable energy hub.

A migrating bird's troubled journey

Keeping Gansu Green

Gansu province in western China is poor, polluted and parched. After 29-year-old Zhao Zhong survived a serious climbing accident, he decided to dedicate himself to preserving Gansu. He founded the environment protection organization, Green Camel Bell and also publicized the water pollution map to raise awareness among residents.

Biofuels policy change strands EU farmers

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Iran war: UNSC to vote on Gulf-led resolution to open Hormuz

UN Security Council to vote on Bahraini proposal to ensure the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Africa

Semenya hits out at impact of Olympic ban on DSD athletes

Caster Semenya has hit out at a policy she thinks disproportionately affects athletes with sexual differences.

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Asia

Is Pakistan setting up a buffer zone in Afghanistan?

Tensions on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border are escalating amid claims of a "security zone" and civilian casualties.

Germany

Germany: Chancellor Merz has never been more unpopular

Germany's ruling coalition made many promises. But voters have little hope that things will improve.

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Europe

Hungary's government accused of spying on opposition

The intelligence service is said to have spied on the opposition Tisza Party ahead of April's parliamentary election.

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Middle East

Strikes on Iranian steel mills deal painful blow to economy

The US-Israeli strikes on Iran's steel plants could permanently cripple Iran's already battered economy.

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North America

Who's winning under Trump's tariff policy?

One year of trade data shows which countries benefit under US tariffs, which lose — and who is footing the bill.

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