For 50 years, the Alliance Party of Northern Ireland has lagged behind the main unionist and nationalist parties. But it left them standing in the European elections.
The car revolutionised the way people travel – but at a heavy cost. Now, car-free cities will only work when there's reliable public transit and access for all.
Germany's Green Party were the big story on the night of the European elections. Their strategy has been to expand beyond climate policies to become a true alternative to establishment parties.
Green parties across Europe scored an all-time high in the European Parliament elections. Now, they'll seek key reform on agriculture and trade – and could be kingmakers for Juncker's replacement.
The world's highest selling writer says 22-hour working days are the route to literary riches. But, say, our literary experts, there's more than one way to skin a cat.
As well as polluting our seas, plastics are warming the planet too. Urgent changes are needed to eliminate plastic's contribution to climate breakdown.
Hundreds of scientists and Indigenous leaders have asked the EU to demand tougher imports standards to protect Brazil's rainforests, wetlands and savannahs.
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