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Jan 25, 2025 - World

The mayor of Nice issued Friday an order limiting visits large cruise ships to avoid overtourism in the French Riviera city.

Jan 25, 2025 - World

The world's biggest iceberg -- more than twice the size of London -- could drift towards a remote island where a scientist warns it risks disrupting feeding for baby penguins and seals.

Jan 25, 2025 - World

Police lodged the cyclists at the village Pradhan's house for the night and sent them on their way on Friday with route instructions.

Jan 25, 2025 - World

Ethical trade body could ‘offer solutions’ in advising government on protecting workers, says Eleanor HarrisonFairtrade could help tackle exploitation in UK factories and farms – as well as those in developing countries – the incoming boss of the ethical trade body has said.Eleanor Harrison, who in March takes the reins of the group behind the Fairtrade mark which appears on products in shops, has said it could “offer solutions” in advising the UK government on protecting workers. Continue reading...

Jan 25, 2025 - World

Exclusive: Some bidders demand temporary renationalisation to help cut debts and oust bossesThames Water’s potential rescuers are seeking a clean break with the company’s past before they commit fresh funds, with some demanding a temporary renationalisation to help cut debts and replace bosses, the Guardian can reveal.There has been public outrage at the governance of England’s water industry amid sewage spills into rivers and seas, mounting corporate debts and rising consumer bills. Continue reading...