Eleanor Beardsley
Stories
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Climate
Blocking climate migration becomes a winning platform for far-right political parties
Globally, climate change is fueling migration. Blocking that migration has become a winning platform for far-right political parties.
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Business
Europe fears its industries will jet to the U.S. as energy costs force plant closures
Duralex glassware maker is just one company that's suspended operations over spiking energy costs after a cutoff of Russian natural gas.
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Sports
Why French cities are refusing to show World Cup games on giant public screens
The World Cup begins next month in Qatar. France is the defending champion, but French cities have decided not to show the games at public gatherings to protest Qatar's record on human rights.
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Animals
War takes a heavy toll on animals too. See how people in Ukraine strive to save them
Thousands of people have been killed and millions displaced. Four-legged Ukrainians are also suffering, but there are groups working to help the animals.
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Europe
Final chapter of remembrance: Queen Elizabeth will interred at Windsor Castle
The state funeral is over and the long procession through London has concluded. In a private ceremony, Queen Elizabeth will be interred at Windsor Castle next to her late husband.
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World
The government in France is urging energy conservation to avoid rationing
France is far less dependent on Russian fuel than some other European countries, but the government is still urging business to conserve energy this winter to prevent the need for rationing.
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World
A French island's summer regatta is back in full this year
Each summer, an Atlantic French island holds a regatta which includes a mix of historic and modern sail boats. After being canceled due to COVID, the race, crowds, yachters and history buffs are back.
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World
Climate change and war are felt everywhere — including the Dijon mustard industry
France is working to recover from a shortage of a key element in French cuisine: Dijon mustard.
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Europe
Ukraine's rail system is working overtime to keep people and goods moving
With airlines shut down and many of the country's road's destroyed, Ukraine's train system has been both the literal and figurative lifeline for the country.
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Animals
A beluga whale has been spotted in the Siene
A whale common to Arctic waters has been sighted in the Seine River in northern France. Authorities say they are trying to assess its health.