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'I didn’t feel I could go any faster' – Remco Evenepoel storms to TT victory on stage five of the Tour de France, Tadej Pogačar takes yellow as Jonas Vingegaard loses time
Cycling Weekly
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July 9, 2025
Remco Evenepoel stormed to victory on stage five's time trial at the Tour de France, setting a time that not even Tadej Pogačar could catch, at an average speed of 54km/h. Evenepoel of Soudal Quick-Step repeated his feat from last year's race,...
Bridging centuries and continents: PM Modi’s upcoming visit to Croatia celebrates shared civilisational roots
Organiser Weekly
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When Prime Minister Narendra Modi lands in Croatia on June 18, 2025, it will be more than just a diplomatic first; it will be a moment that connects two cultures with deep historical and civilisational ties. Modi will become the first Indian Prime...
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The US military is among the world's worst polluters. Here's what we know
Firstpost
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July 3, 2025
The United States military is a big polluter. A new study has now revealed the scale of its carbon footprint and how it can be fixed. Research recently published in the journal PLOS Climate linked the impact of the US Department of Defense (DoD)...
EU Member States Call for Softer Implementation of Deforestation Law
EUToday
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July 8, 2025
20A majority of EU member states have requested further modifications to the bloc’s anti-deforestation regulation, citing concerns over the practical and economic implications for domestic producers. A letter addressed to the European Commission,...
JEK2 spatial planning consultation being launched
World Nuclear News
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Friday, 27 June 2025 Slovenia is due to begin a three month public consultation as part of the spatial planning process for proposed JEK2 new nuclear capacity at the Krško nuclear power plant. How JEK2 could look (Image: GEN energija) The Ministry...
The WGIN World Green Infrastructure Awards 2025 is Open for Nominations through August 31
Greenroofs - Florida
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June 24, 2025
As Media Sponsors again for the World Green Infrastructure Network (WGIN), we at Greenroofs.com would like to inform you that the Nominations for the World Green Infrastructure Awards 2025 are now open! Images Courtesy of WGIN WGIN Awards 2025:...
MPs pass bill introducing permanent furlough subsidy scheme
STA
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June 18, 2025
Ljubljana, 18 June - The National Assembly passed on Wednesday a government-sponsored bill that introduces on a permanent basis a state subsidy scheme for furloughed workers to protect businesses and jobs in times of crises or natural disasters....
Sanctuary Runners athletes join initiative to promote World Expo's 'Global Solidarity Run' in Japan
Irish Examiner
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July 9, 2025
A group of athletes has made the world their running track with a unique solidarity initiative launched this week to promote the World Expo in Osaka, Japan.Now in its second year, the purpose of the Global Solidarity Run is to enable people across...
Opposition Questions Motives Behind Formation of Auxiliary Police Unit in Republika Srpska
Sarajevo Times
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July 3, 2025
Representatives of the opposition in the National Assembly of Republika Srpska (NARS) believe that the proposed legal solution for forming an auxiliary police unit is pointless and that the ultimate goal is “creating a party army of the ruling...
Cutting US military spending could save energy equal to a small country’s use: Report
Interesting Engineering - New York
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July 3, 2025
In a peer-reviewed study published this week in PLOS Climate, researchers found that sustained reductions in US military spending could lead to sharp declines in energy consumption by the Department of Defense (DoD), resulting in meaningful cuts...
New emergency alert system to be ready in September
STA
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June 18, 2025
Ljubljana, 18 June - A new national natural disaster alert system will be up and running by the end of September, the authorities announced on Wednesday as they presented the progress in the system's development. SI-Alarm will enable four levels...
Does Medical Cannabis Alleviate Chronic Pain?
Medscape
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July 9, 2025
Cannabis use for medical purposes is on the rise, especially for the management of chronic pain. Marco Ternelli, MSc Pharm, a compounding pharmacist in Bibbiano, Italy, fields a steady stream of about 1000 such prescription requests every month,...
Ohio National Guard Attends Exercise Platinum Wolf in Serbia
US Army
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July 3, 2025
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – Several high-ranking officials from U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa, or USAFE-AFAFRICA, and the Ohio National Guard participated in the June 26 Distinguished Visitor day at Exercise Platinum Wolf 25 in...
Pogacar sprints to Stage 4 victory
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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July 9, 2025
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Defending champion Tadej Pogacar secured the 100th professional victory of his stellar career in typically flamboyant style, beating Mathieu van der Poel in a...
As the flood risk rises around the world, what can we do to adapt?
Yahoo Sports - Canada
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July 8, 2025
Deluges of water are washing away people, homes and livelihoods as extreme rains make rivers burst their banks and high seas help send storm tides surging over coastal walls. How dangerous is flooding – and what can we do to keep ourselves safe?...
Lessons learned from Joe Montemurro's first Matildas window
ESPN Australia
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July 9, 2025
The Matildas' Joe Montemurro era has officially begun with two wins, a loss, and a draw. Amongst the action, there were debut goals, first caps, and new look combinations aplenty. Now with the first window out of the way, and the next one not...
ECOFIN allows Bulgaria and 14 other EU states to exceed the deficit limit for defence spending
BNR - Radio Bulgaria
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July 9, 2025
Photo: defenceredefined.com.cy The EU's Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) has allowed Bulgaria and 14 other EU countries to exceed their budget limits in order to boost defence spending. This will enable the countries to take on...
Train vs. plane: 7 European cities easier to reach from Budapest by rail
Daily News Hungary
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June 26, 2025
Is flying always the best choice? Today, travelling by train is often not only more environmentally friendly, but also cheaper, more comfortable, and even more adventurous. This is especially true for European cities where plane tickets are...
Pogacar earns 100th career stage win in Tour de France
News Tribune - Missouri
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July 9, 2025
Defending champion Tadej Pogacar secured the 100th professional victory of his stellar career in typically flamboyant style, beating Mathieu Van der Poel in a dash to the line to win the hilly fourth stage of the Tour de France on Tuesday. Van der...
Finally, Bluetooth trackers for Android users that rival AirTags (but cost less)
ZDNet
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July 8, 2025
ZDNET's key takeaways The Chipolo One Point and Card Point normally retails for $26 and $24, respectively. They're highly accurate, robust, and integrate well into the Google ecosystem. However, the One is only splashproof, and the Card version...