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Dubai readies for FIFA World Cup with luxury yachts for 'real VIPs'
Those without tickets but with thousands of dollars to spare can view games on a big screen from the top deck of a $20,000-a-night yacht, against a backdrop of the Gulf financial hub's skyline
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This year, Europe's Christmas markets look to balance shine and energy savings
Fewer street lights, use of more efficient LED lights, no more ice rinks, shorter opening hours... A look at how some markets are doing things differently
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From landfill to wardrobe, how fashion is giving waste a new lease on life
Everything from subway seating and broken umbrellas to potato chips packets, socks and food waste are now materials of choice for a host of young talents who are trying to cut down on waste while raising public awareness about the issue of overproduction
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How the rise of knitting is fighting stress, as well as fast fashion
Knitting is now gaining popularity among men, as well as younger generations, to the point of becoming a star activity on social networks
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Balenciaga is the first luxury fashion house to quit Twitter
Following in the footsteps of many celebrities, the brand is the latest to deactivate its account and suspend its advertising activity, giving up on nearly a million followers
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Handshakes, shoes, and coffee cups: Qatar etiquette essentials for 2022 FIFA World Cup visitors
Here are some of the cultural conventions football fans should know when visiting the gas-rich Gulf emirate, which, like other Arab nations, prides itself on its hospitality
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What are the origins of the term 'climate anxiety'?
Amid COP27, which is taking place in Egypt in Sharm el-Sheikh until November 18, we tell you more about the origins of the term and the concept
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Qatar's robo-jockey camel races hope to draw FIFA World Cup crowd
With Qatar bracing for the arrival of more than one million fans for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the camel race track at Al-Shahaniya hopes to get a boost on the back of the world's most popular pastime
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Eco warriors: South Africa's school puts green issues at the heart of teaching
South Africa's first "green school" aims to raise a new generation of environmentally-conscious citizens, fostering children's creativity and resilience in the face of climate disruption
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Artificial intelligence goes vegan
A New Zealand startup has developed the very first AI tool capable of automatically generating content in support of veganism
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Khaki nation: Ukraine dresses for war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky created the trend by wearing khaki outfits in every setting since the beginning of the Russian invasion in February. In the eight months of the war, his people have followed his sartorial lead