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The number of plastic bags found on beaches in the United Kingdom has dropped by 80% over the past decade due to the introduction of fees for single-use plastic bags. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the world". Photo: Anna Conti via flickr

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Starting next school year, Austria introduces sign language as a curriculum in schools. As an alternative to the conventional second foreign language classes, usually Greek or Latin, high school students can now choose to learn sign language. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World". Photo: RDNE Stock project via pexels

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Back in the thrilling days of yore, when men in wigs roamed freely, François Boch, the OG metal maestro, decided he was tired of just smelting stuff. So, in 1748, he thought, "Why not spice things up a bit?" and birthed a pottery workshop in Audun-le-Tiche, a town in Lorraine. In an era when European porcelain was mostly a luxury import from the Far East, with prices that only the well-heeled could contemplate without flinching, along comes Boch to shake things up. His dishes weren't just affordable; they were a game-changer, a porcelain rebellion against the high-priced status quo of China and Japan. Boch's creations didn't just break the bank; they broke barriers. Affordable yet of such exquisite quality, his porcelain masterpieces became the talk of the town. Word spread like wildfire, not just through the local regions but all the way to Luxembourg. Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!

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Last week, the European Parliament re-elected Ursula Von der Leyen as president of the European Commission. For a second 5-year-term, the German conservative politician will hold the one post that is considered the most powerful in Europe. On Powerpoints today, we will see why the commission president is said to have that much power and what Ursula von der Leyen stands for. Photo: European Union 2024 - EP

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Luxembourg’s LGBTIQ+ rights groups gathered yesterday to protest for the rights of queer people as the petition that demands LGBTIQA+ related topics to be scrapped from school education surpassed 6.000 signatures – one of the fastest growing petitions in recent history. On our breakfast show, Franziska commented on protest and the petition.

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The leader of arguably the world's largest drug cartel, based in Mexico, Sinaloa has been arrested in Texas. Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada was tricked into boarding a flight that he believed was going to inspect clandestine airfields in Mexico, but turned out to fly to Texas where he was apprehended by police.

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Last week, the European Parliament re-elected Ursula Von der Leyen as president of the European Commission. For a second 5-year-term, the German conservative politician will hold the one post that is considered the most powerful in Europe. On Powerpoints today, we will why the commission president is said to have that much power and what Ursula von der Leyen stands for. Photo: European Union 2024 - EP

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Colombian President Gustavo Petro has signed a bill this week that bans bullfights. The ban was only approved after months of heated debates in the parliament. The legislation will allow for a transition period of three years after which the ban will fully take effect and bullrings will be turned into cultural and sporting venues.

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Empowering Education: UP_FOUNDATION’s Approach to Education for All Ages by

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For years, residents of Bascharage have been opposing the plans of the commune to build a bypass road. The municipality argues that the bypass would keep drive-through traffic out of the city centre. Residents however fear that the road will destroy local forests. Now, they took their fight to court. On Local Matters, Patrizia Arendt, president of the citizens' initiative Bigs, explains why they oppose the infrastructure works.

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Germany's government has come up with a plan to reinforce the constitutional court against extremism. The plan should prevent the country's highest court from potential future constitutional changes by extremist politicians.

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Rare photos have been shared of uncontacted Amazon tribes. The photos show tribes people pointing sticks and arrows at the airplane.

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In the United Kingdom, a study has found that sugar consumption from soft drinks among children reduced by half in the three years. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world". Photo: Lilszeto via flickr

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Steichen wasn't just focused on the American scene; he had an international lens on his artistic microscope. He organised shows and made crucial acquisitions from Europe and Latin America, sometimes even hopping on a plane to do so. Under his reign, the Department published three books, including the famous "The Family of Man". Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!

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South Korea's top court has upheld a landmark ruling that a same-sex partner is eligible for spousal benefits from the state health insurance. The move is a huge win for the LGBTQ rights.

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A drug has increased the lifespan of laboratory animals by 25%. Scientists are now testing if the same drug can slow human ageing too.

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Abortion rights are debated again. A couple of weeks ago, the left party Déi Lenk submitted a law proposal asking for abortion rights to be enshrined in Luxembourg's constitution. On European level in the meantime, activists are collecting signatures to achieve access to safe abortions for all women in the EU. Responses from Luxembourg however have been scarce although women fight the same fight here. Photo: Derek French via pexels

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Bob Dylan has announced that his shows will be phone-free. All visitors will be asked to put their phones in a special pouch which closes automatically inside the phone-free area. People will remain in possession of their phones, but only able to access their phones once outside the phone-free area.

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Swing Dance: an intergenerational dance by

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13 athletes are going to represent Luxembourg at the Olympics starting next week. Our sports reporter Marco Pezzetti is all excited about it. Marco came on the breakfast show to present the Luxembourg athletes and to tell us who to follow specifically this summer. Listen to the entire interview here.

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The organization behind the cycling path aims to obtain the 'Express label' for it, meaning that the path will be suitable for a speed of 25 km/hour. According to a study, it should lead to a decrease in pollution and fewer traffic jams, which will result in greater productivity.

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Biker.lu- more than cycling by

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Iranian Diaspora in Luxembourg pray for peace by

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D'Breck- the bridge between locals and expats by

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Building Bridges in a Dynamic World: Insights from the Ashburn Institute Leadership by

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