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Europe readies for total solar eclipse- So, what will happen in the once-in-a generation stellar spectacle?

Europe readies for total solar eclipse- So, what will happen in the once-in-a generation stellar spectacle?

Maximum totality will occur off Iceland’s west coast. By the time it reaches a small patch of Portugal and then Spain with its massive crowds, totality will have dwindled to a minute or so. The spectacle will end in the Mediterranean.

Oriental Mindoro town pushed as first renewable energy municipality

Oriental Mindoro town pushed as first renewable energy municipality

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Renewable energy advocates have been urging the Sangguniang Bayan of Mansalay to pass an ordinance declaring the town as Oriental Mindoro’s first renewable energy municipality. REnew Mindoro, together with…

Portugal adds €4 million for wildfire prevention and green spaces

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Portugal adds €4 million for wildfire prevention and green spaces

Portugal is allocating an additional €4 million to land clearance and urban green-space projects as part of a wider reallocation of money from the Environmental Fund, aimed at wildfire prevention, The post Portugal adds €4 million for…

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Samsung Galaxy Z8 Series drives record-high foldable pre-orders in Southeast Asia and Oceania

Samsung Galaxy Z8 Series drives record-high foldable pre-orders in Southeast Asia and Oceania

Almost 6 out of every 10 Galaxy Z8 devices sold during pre-order period is a Galaxy Z Fold8 Samsung Electronics has achieved a record high volume of pre-order sales in Southeast Asia and Oceania with the launch of the Galaxy Z8 series…

Mainland Europe's first total eclipse since 2006

Mainland Europe's first total eclipse since 2006

We’re just hours away from a rare celestial event: a total solar eclipse. Day will briefly turn to night across parts of northern Spain as the Moon completely blocks out the Sun, while millions more will witness a partial eclipse across…

Rare total solar eclipse to cross Europe

Rare total solar eclipse to cross Europe

FACTS: What to know about Europe's total solar eclipse

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FACTS: What to know about Europe's total solar eclipse

Here is what you need to know about the total eclipse, which is the first visible in mainland Europe since 2006.

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UK heatwave live: Met Office issues extreme heat warning as government convenes emergency Cobra meeting

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UK heatwave live: Met Office issues extreme heat warning as government convenes emergency Cobra meeting

Parts of country face fifth heatwave of the summer with highs of 38C forecast this week Parts of the UK will face the fifth heatwave of the summer this week with temperatures forecast to reach highs of 38C , prompting the Met Office to…

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Fake videos and false allegations target candidates in French 2027 presidential election

Fake videos and false allegations target candidates in French 2027 presidential election

Independent researchers and French authorities have identified a raft of false content focusing on two former prime ministers who intend to run in next year's presidential race.

‘The first of our lives’: Thousands in Spain rush for best spot to watch total solar eclipse (3/4)

‘The first of our lives’: Thousands in Spain rush for best spot to watch total solar eclipse (3/4)

Thousands of people in Spain were buzzing with excitement as they dashed to find the best location from which to view Wednesday's total solar eclipse. Trains were jam packed, travellers booked last-minute carpools and social media users…

The hurdles facing Canada's planned pandemic-busting lab

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The hurdles facing Canada's planned pandemic-busting lab

Ottawa's plan for a state-of-the-art lab to help tackle emerging health threats is commendable on paper. But top health researchers say long-term funding gaps, recent staff cuts and red tape could threaten its real-world success.

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How Britain’s mapmakers track climate change

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