Category: World

Irish whiskey is one of Ireland’s great export success stories. Exports were worth over €930 million in 2025, with the country’s much-loved spirit being sold all over the world. Even amid difficult international trading conditions, with concerns around tariffs for export to the US, exports to the EU have grown by more than 21% in […]

No organism on Earth is sterile. All living systems, from soil and plants to water and humans, are teeming with bacteria, fungi, microalgae and other microscopic life forms. Together, they make up complex ecosystems known as microbiomes. Thanks to advances in DNA sequencing and computing, scientists now have an impressive and growing catalogue of microbial […]

For millions of people living with atopic dermatitis, commonly known as eczema, managing the condition can feel like a constant struggle. Flare‑ups are unpredictable, existing treatments are broad and relief is often temporary. During flare‑ups, harmful bacteria multiply rapidly, crowding out the beneficial microbes that normally help keep the skin healthy and inflammation under control. […]

When people apologise, they do more than acknowledge a mistake. They also reveal how they understand responsibility, ethics, social and moral norms, and their relationship with others. These things all differ widely between cultural contexts. Speaking in a foreign language may directly influence the emotions – such as guilt and shame – that we feel […]

The British Embassy in Panama can offer help but will not be able to get you out of prison or get you special treatment because you’re British. Find out what help the embassy or consulate can offer. Family and friends can contact: the British Embassy in Panama the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) in […]

Wetlands are surprisingly effective at locking away carbon. Marshes, floodplains and peatlands together cover less than a tenth of the Earth’s surface, yet peatlands alone hold around a third of all the carbon stored in soil worldwide. In waterlogged wetland soils, dead plant material decomposes very slowly, allowing large amounts of carbon to accumulate over […]

In the late 1970s, concerned by resource use and scarcity, German industrial designer Dieter Rams developed his “ten principles for good design”. Among other things, he argued for design that is long-lasting and environmentally friendly. Half a century later, his concerns are more relevant than ever. According to the UN’s Global E-waste Monitor, the amount […]

  On 24 August, we celebrate Ukraine’s Independence Day. This occasion embodies the bravery, resistance and resilience of the Ukrainian people in the face of Russia’s vicious war of aggression. It also symbolises Ukraine’s journey over the past 35 years in becoming a modern, democratic and European country.   To mark the occasion, the European Commission […]

  On 24 August, we celebrate Ukraine’s Independence Day. This occasion embodies the bravery, resistance and resilience of the Ukrainian people in the face of Russia’s vicious war of aggression. It also symbolises Ukraine’s journey over the past 35 years in becoming a modern, democratic and European country.   To mark the occasion, the European Commission […]

Climate change is forcing many European cities to rethink how they are designed and managed. Infrastructure built for the weather conditions of the past is increasingly being tested by heavier rainfall, hotter summers and more frequent extreme weather. According to a recent global survey, over 80% of cities report facing significant climate hazards. For Dr Clemente Fuggini, […]