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Why do people in Nordic countries consistently rank as the happiest and what can we learn from them? The Nordic countries frequently top the annual World Happiness report. The current happiest country is Finland.   -   Copyright  Canva By Camille Bello  •  Updated: 20/04/2022 - 20:27 The Nordics are always winning the happiness race. Finland took the top spot for the fifth year in a row, followed by Denmark, Switzerland, and...

Elon Musk secures $46.5 billion funding for Twitter purchase and is exploring a tender offer Tesla CEO Elon Musk introduces the Cybertruck at Tesla's design studio Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, in Hawthorne, Calif.   -   Copyright  Ringo H.W. Chiu/AP By Pascale Davies  •  Updated: 21/04/2022 - 17:07 Elon Musk has secured a $46.5 billion (over €42 billion) financing commitment to acquire Twitter and is considering starting a tender offer for its...

Nigerians fleeing Ukraine war freed from Polish detention camps, say officials COMMENTS By Euronews  •  Updated: 21/04/2022 - 17:12 There are numerous reports of African students being prevented from catching buses and trains out of Ukraine.   -   Copyright  NIDCOM media/AFP SHARE THIS ARTICLE Thirteen Nigerians who fled the war in Ukraine have now been released from detention in Poland, the government has...

Wanted Portuguese man arrested in Chile over Beirut port explosion COMMENTS By AFP  with Euronews  •  Updated: 21/04/2022 - 18:42 Rubble and debris near the silo that was destroyed by the massive explosion in Beirut's port.   -   Copyright  AP Photo/Hussein Malla, File SHARE THIS ARTICLE A Portuguese man wanted in connection with the Beirut port explosion has been arrested by police in Chile. The man...

Explosions in Afghanistan kill at least 10 people and injure dozens COMMENTS By AP  with Euronews  •  Updated: 21/04/2022 - 18:44 A Taliban fighter stands guard outside a mosque in Mazar-e-Sharif province.   -   Copyright  AP Photo SHARE THIS ARTICLE A series of explosions across Afghanistan have killed at least 10 people and wounded scores more, according to police and hospital officials. The worst of the...

Turkey cuts power to opposition leader’s home after protest against high prices COMMENTS By AP  with Euronews  •  Updated: 21/04/2022 - 22:04 Kemal Kilicdaroglu is the leader of Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP).   -   Copyright  AP Photo/Burhan Ozblici SHARE THIS ARTICLE The leader of Turkey’s main opposition party said authorities have cut off the power supply to his home after he protested...

Climate crisis: How to cope with eco-anxiety Does worrying about climate change keep you up at night? Growing numbers of people are struggling with eco-anxiety, or distress about the state of the planet. If you're one of them, these expert tips might help.      Research has shown that young people in many countries are suffering from climate anxiety Shrinking ice caps, disappearing biodiversity, fiercer...

Eurozone sees record inflation in March The war in Ukraine and the economic impact of the COVID pandemic in China are continuing to drive a rise in prices, the EU's statistical office says. Inflation has reached the highest rate since the euro was introduced.      Consumers in the eurozone are getting far less bang for their buck Prices for goods and services in...

Can advertising reverse Netflix's growth slowdown? Losing subscribers for the first time in a decade and intense competition from other streaming platforms seem to add pressure on the company to adjust its business model.      Netflix says it has more than 220 million customers globally Netflix said this week that it's contemplating to offer a lower-priced version of its service that has advertising, in...

German oil and gas: A key side actor in Russian energy saga As Germany looks to ditch Russian oil and gas for good, what role can the country's domestic energy industry play? We search for clues in a village where the German oil industry was born.      At present, Germany relies on imports to meet over 70% of its energy needs In many...

Disney to lose special tax status in Florida after LGBTQ bill controversy A new bill could scrap Disney's self-governing status in its Orlando theme park, following the company's criticism of legislation that limits discussions on sexual orientation and gender identity in schools.      The Walt Disney World themepark and resort complex is set to be affected by new legislation revoking its special...

Yemen: New Houthi commitment ‘encouraging step’ to protecting children © WFP/Annabel Symington Young girls in a displaced persons camp near Marib city in Yemen. 18 April 2022 Peace and Security The United Nations commended on Monday a new signed Action Plan to safeguard children affected by armed conflict in Yemen. At the start of a two-month nationwide truce, the Houthis signed an Action Plan with the...

Blinken urges new Yemen leader to seek lasting peace Issued on: 21/04/2022 - 19:24 Rashad al-Alimi, president of Yemen's new leadership council, is seen in Riyadh on April 7, 2022 Fayez Nureldine AFP/File 1 min Washington (AFP) – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday encouraged Yemen's new leader to work toward a lasting peace amid rare bright spots after seven years of devastating war. Blinken...

U.S. airlines sound bullish as bookings roar back By Metro US 0 comments Posted on April 21, 2022 FILE PHOTO: An American Airlines Airbus A321 plane takes off from Los Angeles International airport By Rajesh Kumar Singh CHICAGO (Reuters) -Airlines are back. That’s the message major U.S. carriers are sending investors after grappling with coronavirus-induced uncertainty for two years. With travel demand roaring back after a setback due to...