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A German study shows that exercising only on weekends is just as good as exercising daily. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".

Today we're discovering Differdange - one iron nickel at a time;) Would you be surprised to hear that iron was mined there as early as the Roman times? You better be because it's true! Miami university and all these things are great, but how about Differdange being the center of iron industry's attention mid 20th century? That's what we're saying

In this latest edition of the PwC People Pulse, Dominique and Aline join Erin on the Breakfast Show to talk about PwC's new building. After 10 years at Crystal Park, the company are moving to a brand new PWC Campus. Listen to the podcast to find out why the move is happening and what the new building will have in store. [this is sponsored content]

During a summit in Samoa, the 56 nations of the Commonwealth have agreed to launch formal talks on reparations for the slave trade and colonial injustices. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world". Photo: wikicommons

In a historic event, important artefacts of the Australian Aborigine Warlpiri community were returned after more than 50 years in Germany. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world". Photo: Jun via flickr

Maz Univerze has a new song out called "Baby Vampire" so he came on the Breakfast Show to tell us more about it. He talks about what a release week looks like, his creative process and the meaning behind the song.

The British government has announced a ban on single-use vapes starting next June. The ban is aimed at reducing both environmental damage and the rising use of vapes among children.

This is the 2nd part about the man behind the illumination of the entire cities using only the batteries at the end of the 19th century! Have a listen to how his business skyrocketed thanks to the fruitful collaboration with a pal called Adolf Muller (who tried to screw him over in the end, but got busted hashtag#karma

A record number of at least 11 US states have enacted laws to restrict PFAS in consumer products like cookware and cosmetics as well as firefighting foam. These measures also include industry requirements for testing, cleanup, and the developments of PFAS alternatives.

Franziska has invited Maribel Casas, director of the Luxembourg Center for Architecture Luca, to talk about their initiatives to involve the public in architectural planning. Tonight, Luca is hosting a lecture on affordable living, presenting different innovative examples from Europe.

With 15% of the Portuguese archipelago's waters now designated as fully protected and a further as highly protected - totaling 287.000 km2 - Portugal is now home to the largest Marine Protected Area (MPA) network in Europe.

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Egypt has officially been certified malaria-free by the World Health Organisation - an historic milestone in public health - after three consecutive years of having had no transmission of the disease.

The city of Paris obliges film production companies to adhere to its new anti-sexism code. From next year on, production companies filming in Paris must sign a charter against sexist and sexual violence to obtain filming permits. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world?" Photo: Jeanne Menjoulet via flickr

The EU Court of Justice has ruled that plant-based products can continue using terms traditionally associated with meat, such as "burger" and "sausage," as long as their ingredients are clearly labeled and do not mislead consumers. This decision follows a challenge to a 2021 French law banning terms like "veggie burger." Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".

The CinEast Film Festival is nearly over so Radek came on the Breakfast Show to tell us how the festival has gone so far, what is left to come, and how the prizes work! Listen to find out more! Find out more details on the website: https://www.cineast.lu/2024/en/programme-detail.html?id_filmy=9

Les exclus du festin (those excluded from the feast) is a series of photographs displayed in a book and in an exhibition about those experiencing poverty. Author Claude Frisoni and photographer Raymond Reuter "bear witness so that those who suffer in silence are recognized as victims, not culprits". Marieke joined us on the breakfast show to tell us more about this exhibition and the accompanying book. Find out more on the website: https://www.kayl.lu/events/les-exclus-du-festin-exposition/

A startup in Switzerland has received the green light for a unique pilot project with solar panels. A removable solar photovoltaic system will be tested on a railway track next spring, a world-first by the startup Sun-Ways.

While most folks know Rosport for its refreshing mineral water, the 650-strong community holds another gem close to their hearts: Henri Owen Tudor, the mastermind behind the world's first car battery. Born in 1859 to Welshman John Thomas Tudor and local lass Marie Loser, Henri was destined for greatness from the start. With a lineage steeped in innovation – his brother Robert even donned the mayor's hat in Rosport – Henri had big shoes to fill. Luckily, he had the unwavering support of his elder brother Hubert, a vintner by trade and Henri's partner in crime when it came to tinkering with inventions. Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!