First U.S. state in the world to ban sale of farmed octopus
In 2024, with the signature of Governor Gavin Newsom, California brough the tlaw AB-3162 into force, which bans not only octopus farming in the State, but also the sale of derived products.
Sanremo 2026 song contest : Ermal Meta dedicates 'Stella stellina' to a girl from Gaza
It's not a lullaby, as you might think from the title. On the contrary, the song that Ermal Meta brings to the Sanremo stage is a song with a brisk tempo, somewhere between Latin and Balkan sounds. And yet, his Stella stellina is born from a silent encounter, from a look that stays with you and won't let you go....
In this country, it's the year 2569, not 2026: how can this be?
Alongside the Gregorian system used internationally, Thais follow the Buddhist lunar calendar for religious celebrations and traditional observances.
Ocean acidification: seventh 'planetary limit' has just been crossed
According to scientists, this is the first time that ocean acidification has exceeded its critical threshold.
In Italy, the Lovers' Arch no longer exists: it collapsed on the evening of Valentine's Day
On the evening of Valentine's Day, one of Puglia's most iconic wonders collapsed under the weight of the sea storms and heavy rain that battered southern Italy.
Slavery in the new Afghan penal code
On January 7, the Taliban emir signed a two-point decree: 119 articles, 3 chapters, 10 sections. New rules of criminal procedure for Afghan courts, effective immediately.
France encourages 29-year-olds to have children
Faced with the continuing decline in births, the government is preparing to launch a series of initiatives: a package of no fewer than 16 key measures, starting with fair access to information for every citizen.
In the wake of the Fukushima nuclear disaster, wild boar-pig hybrids are making their appearance
Abandoned farmland and forests have become the scene of a rare and astonishing phenomenon: the emergence of wild boar and pig hybrids.
Portugal hit by storm Kristin: 16 dead, thousands evacuated and wind gusts over 200km/h
Storm Kristin, which has been ravaging central Portugal since early February, is particularly severe: at least 16 dead, thousands evacuated and entire communities still without power and water. Wind gusts of over 200km/h and torrential rain caused rivers to burst their banks and crucial infrastructure to collapse.
Kate Middleton: message of hope to all those fighting cancer
The Princess of Wales wishes to send a message of hope to all those battling cancer, as she has been in remission for just over a year.