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Precise prehistoric engravings discovered in Namibia

Numerous representations of human and animal figures and footprints have been found in the Doro Nawas Mountains in Namibia, dating back to between 5,000 and 1,000 BC.

19/09/2023

Breast cancer drug reduces risk of most common form recurring by 25 percent

The study of ribociclib has been described as a 'very important and practice-changing clinical trial.'

02/06/2023

In Benin, electric motorcycles are gaining popularity

To speed up the transition to a greener economy, the government has eliminated all VAT and customs duties on 100% electric vehicles.

28/01/2023

One-in-five new cars sold in California in 2022 was zero-emission

The largest car market in the United States charges towards its goal of electrifying its fleet. Ten years ago, that figure was 2 percent.

21/01/2023

In the United States, a Henrietta Lacks statue will replace General Lee monument

Tissue taken from the African-American woman in 1951, without her consent, has been used in medical research and credited with the development of the polio vaccine.

05/01/2023

The European Union adopts a 15 % tax on multinational businesses

On Thursday, the EU passed the landmark agreement intended to stop governments racing to cut taxes to lure the world's richest firms to their territory.

16/12/2022

Raising a glass to the end of the hotel minibar in France

More and more hotels are abandoning these energy-hungry mini-refrigerators, which pose management problems and are less and less in line with guests' expectations.

02/12/2022

Barcelona's ambitious mental health plan sees results

The Catalan city, governed since 2015 by the alternative left, has made safeguarding mental health a priority, particularly for young people.

30/11/2022

European Parliament adopts universal charger requirement for electronic devices as of 2024

After that date, all smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices, including Apple's, must have a USB type-C standard port.

04/10/2022

After #FreeBritney, California courts to limit conservatorships

On Friday, September 30, California governor Gavin Newsom signed a law that will limit the use of conservatorships, following the debates sparked by the members of the #FreeBritney movement.

01/10/2022

'We support the adoption of the new Chilean Constitution'

On the initiative of Chilean organizations – Coordinadora Feminista del 8 Marzo and Modatima, united in the campaign Movimientos Sociales por el Apruebo – and the Danielle-Mitterrand Foundation, more than 400 personalities, including anthropologist…

02/09/2022

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