The latest Renault Scenic brings a fresh perspective to the brand’s iconic model, shifting from its traditional MPV design to a sleeker, more modern crossover look. This change reflects not just an aesthetic evolution but also a significant shift in Renault’s strategy, as it embraces the growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and crossovers in […]
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Extreme heat, prolonged dry spells followed by relentless rainfall – the climate crisis is posing a serious challenge to the wine industry. Vineyards in traditional wine-growing regions may soon be abandoned. But the shifting climate is not only making grape cultivation more difficult, it is also altering the way wine tastes. “Wine quality is highly […]
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The Independent Review of Education in Northern Ireland, a component of the ‘New Decade, New Approach’ agreement in 2020 aimed at reinstating Stormont, seems to have veered off track from its intended course. However, rather than bringing new ideas to the table, this review mirrors the past, offering up the same unappealing suggestions. The proposed […]
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In a surprising move, China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBoC), has announced a reduction in one of its key lending rates while leaving another unchanged. This decision has caught economists off guard, as they were anticipating more assertive measures to bolster the nation’s economic growth amidst growing concerns about its trajectory. As […]
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Schools in Northern Ireland will experience a significant reduction in funding for shared education programs starting from September. The funding cut of 50% will affect hundreds of schools that participate in shared education initiatives, where students from diverse backgrounds and different schools come together for joint classes and activities. The Education Authority (EA) cited the […]
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Ice sheets can collapse into the ocean in spurts of up to 600 metres (2,000 feet) a day, a study has found, far faster than recorded before. Scientists said the finding, based on sea floor sediment formations from the last ice age, was a “warning from the past” for today’s world in which the climate […]
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