Updated: 13/08/2024 – 15:41 GMT+2 In Hungary, the sport of horseback archery is experiencing a resurgence. Organisers dream it may one day become an Olympic event. …More
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Phool dev Shahni Phool dev Shahni makes a living harvesting makhana or lotus seeds Like his father and grandfather before him, Phool dev Shahni once made a living by diving to the bottom of 8ft-deep (2.4m), muddy ponds. “I used to dive in 7 to 8ft of water for hours a day – coming to the surface to breathe after …
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Pollution neutralising clothing and a dress that dissolves in water. The unique creations of British designer Helen Storey have a new home at the London College of Fashion. Euronews Culture meets the quiet genius inspiring a generation of socially conscious designers. ADVERTISEMENT Fashion designer and social artist Professor Helen Storey has a complicated relationship with the fashion industry. Despite being …
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The perfume costs €99 and has been certified suitable for animal use – but some say it could make dogs lose their scents of identity. ADVERTISEMENT Fashion house Dolce & Gabbana has launched a new alcohol-free perfume for dogs called ‘Fefé’ in honour of Domenico Dolce’s poodle, but not all vets and pet owners agree it’s safe or appropriate. The …
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Hysata Paul Barrett’s firm has developed tech to make cheaper green hydrogen “If you remember being a kid and blowing up a balloon or into a milkshake, your cheeks got sore because there is an energy penalty associated with bubble formation.” Paul Barrett, the Dublin-born chief executive of the Australian green energy firm Hysata, is explaining the plan to create …
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Athletes from badminton stars to discus throwers have come to the Olympics with bold nail art – and experts suggest it’s not just a fashion statement. ADVERTISEMENT As Sha’Carri Richardson crossed the 100-metre finish line in first place, her gesture of triumph was to mime wiping sweat off her brow. As she flicked the non-existent droplets from her fingers, she …
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As New Yorkers experience flash floods and severe thunderstorms, NYC emergency officials have begun using drones for the first time as an early weather warning system. The drones are an addition to other forms of emergency messaging, including social media and text alerts.
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We’re currently being treated to all the sporting goodness with the Paris Olympics. But across the pond, the UK has a spectacular range of baffling sports events, from throwing Wellington boots to chasing cheese. Maybe some deserving a future inclusion for the Olympic Games? ADVERTISEMENT With the Paris Olympics in full swing, audiences are being treated to dazzling displays of …
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