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France's Macron tells Brazilian execs that prospective Mercosur-EU deal is 'terrible' and outdated

Mar. 27, 2024 19:38 PM EDT

SAO PAULO (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron told Brazilian executives on Wednesday that a proposed deal between the European Union and the South American trade bloc Mercosur is bad for both parties. Speaking at a forum in Sao Paulo, Macron said the Mercosur-EU deal is...

Chinese coast guard ships attempt to block Philippine vessels carrying scientists in South China Sea

Mar. 22, 2024 06:51 AM EDT

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Chinese coast guard ships backed by a military helicopter attempted unsuccessfully to block two Philippine government vessels carrying scientists from reaching two sandbars in the disputed South China Sea, Philippine officials said Friday. Chinese coast...

EU poised to OK major plan to meet climate goals and better protect nature despite farmer protests

Feb. 28, 2024 00:54 AM EST

STRASBOURG, France (AP) — The European Union is on the brink of approving a major plan to fight climate change and better protect nature in the 27-nation bloc after protests from farmers and opposition from the biggest party in parliament led it to be diluted. The plan is a key...

5 people are trapped in a cave in Slovenia after heavy rainfall causes water levels to rise

Jan. 07, 2024 09:51 AM EST

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — Five people are trapped in a cave in southwestern Slovenia, unable to leave because of high water levels caused by heavy rainfall, authorities said Sunday. The group — a Slovenian family group of three adults and two guides — have been stuck in the...