For all the bravehearts who are willing to repair their own Mac or iPhone, Apple is now willing to provide its Self Service Repair tools in the UK and a few parts of Europe.

The self-repair programme of the tech company is now&nbsp;getting expanded to Spain, France, Italy, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, Poland and the UK, making it accessible for customers to buy genuine repair kits and parts of certain Macs and iPhones launched from 2020 onwards.

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The service which was launched last year in the US will provide detailed instruction manuals along with parts for different kinds of common repairs, which will include repairing cracked screens.

Although the customers are free to use the implements of their choice, Apple is making available the same tools which are used by the in-house technicians of the company either on a seven-day loan costing £54.90 or for purchase.

While the DIY service can be accessed by anyone, only bravehearts can take up the task of performing surgery on a computer or a smartphone, which would require dealing with tiny screws.

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It is most likely that a vast majority of users would opt for engaging a professional for any repair work. Apple stated that they have more than 5,000 authorised repair shops spread across the world which have access to original products.

As the data collected by CCS Insight indicate that the average consumer keeps their smartphone for 4.2 years, the provision of cost-effective repair options is important.

While the move will be appreciated by those supporting the right to repair, recently Apple faced criticism from specialists iFixit for putting a digital lockdown on the use of unauthorised and recycled parts for the repair of the device.&nbsp;

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For all the bravehearts who are willing to repair their own Mac or iPhone, Apple is now willing to provide its Self Service Repair tools in the UK and a few parts of Europe.

For all the bravehearts who are willing to repair their own Mac or iPhone, Apple is now willing to provide its Self Service Repair tools in the UK and a few parts of Europe. The self-repair programme of the tech company is now getting expanded to Spain, France, Italy, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, Poland and the UK, making it accessible for customers to buy genuine repair kits and parts of certain Macs and iPhones launched from 2020 onwards. ALSO READ| Uber Eats will pay $10 million for listing Chicago restaurants without permission The service which was launched last year in the US will provide detailed instruction manuals along with parts for different kinds of common repairs, which will include repairing cracked screens. Although the customers are free to use the implements of their choice, Apple is making available the same tools which are used by the in-house technicians of the company either on a seven-day loan costing £54.90 or for purchase. While the DIY service can be accessed by anyone, only bravehearts can take up the task of performing surgery on a computer or a smartphone, which would require dealing with tiny screws. ALSO READ| Switzerland considers a ban on electric vehicle this winter, here's why It is most likely that a vast majority of users would opt for engaging a professional for any repair work. Apple stated that they have more than 5,000 authorised repair shops spread across the world which have access to original products. As the data collected by CCS Insight indicate that the average consumer keeps their smartphone for 4.2 years, the provision of cost-effective repair options is important. While the move will be appreciated by those supporting the right to repair, recently Apple faced criticism from specialists iFixit for putting a digital lockdown on the use of unauthorised and recycled parts for the repair of the device. (With inputs from agencies)

For bravehearts, Apple to provide DIY Mac and iPhone repairs in the UK, Europe

Emergency calls may get affected in parts of France. This has happened due to the prolonged power cuts this winter. Orange CEO claims that the prospect of energy rationing looms amid the war in Ukraine.

World Business Watch | Blackouts could hit mobile networks in France: Orange CEO

A new report claims EU has granted free carbon permits worth €100 Billion to polluting industries in the last 9 years. Can Europe still preach others on Climate action? Priyanka Sharma reports.

Gravitas: EU is giving 'free carbon permits' to big polluters

The European Union has witnessed a 42 per cent increase in the imports of Russian Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) between January-October, compared to the same period last year, according to an FT report.

The European Union has witnessed a 42 per cent increase in the imports of Russian Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) between January-October, compared to the same period last year, according to an FT report. The continent has imported 62.1 billion cubic meters (bcm) of natural gas this year compared to 17.8 bcm last year. European nations such as the Netherlands, Belgium, France and Spain have topped the list of importers. Most of the Russian LNG is supplied from the Yamal LNG joint venture. Novatek, a Russian company is the majority owner with France's Total, China's CNPC and a Chinese state fund holding the other stakes. It has been over nine months since the Russia-Ukraine conflict began. The West, especially the European continent aggressively postured that it will be reducing its dependence on Russian energy. WATCH | Gravitas: China selling excess Russian gas to Europe × However, on the contrary, the sharp increase in imports suggests that Europe is willing to play both galleries. The West has imposed sanctions on Russian companies and other exports but has consciously avoided energy and utility companies. Experts argue that increasing reliance on Russian LNG can come back to haunt the Europeans. Russia has previously shown that it can use its 'oil and gas' exports as leverage to pin the Europeans into submission. The halt of the supply of gas through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline disturbed Europe throughout the summer. The subsequent sabotage of both Nord Stream pipelines added to the woes. The winter has arrived and if Moscow decides to switch off the supply of LNG, the sanctimonious nations of Europe could be in for a dark, cold and bleak few months. The European unity against Russia in the aftermath of the Russia-Ukraine crisis was always going to be tested to the hilt come winter. And if the figures are anything to go by, it appears that the solidarity has indeed collapsed. Read more: No unity in European Union? Member nations oppose EU's gas curb proposal As long as Europe funds Kremlin by buying gas and oil, the latter will continue to camp in Ukraine until Putin's objectives are met. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Europe's import of Russian LNG jumps 42% amid Russia-Ukraine war: Report

Air pollution continues to be a health hazard in Europe despite a slight improvement in air quality. The air pollution levels continue to cause a high number of premature deaths in Europe.

WION Climate Tracker: Air quality poor in many parts of Europe

Christmas market at the old town's square in Estonia's capital opened for people. The market was decked up with light and filled local treats. The market offers a wide range of local craftsman products and traditional food. Tallinn claims to be the first European city to publicly display the Christmas tree.

Tallinn's Christmas market opened for people with light show

US President Joe Biden is preparing to host his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron in Washington next week. Macron's visit is expected to focus on Franco-American friendship rather than economic competition between the US and Europe.&nbsp;Relations between France and the US had almost reached breaking point last year when UK, US and Australia torpedoed a big French submarine contract. But now, in the face of economic competition from China and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the two sides are expected to put on a show of unity.

But the elephant in the Oval Room will be the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Europeans say the massive subsidy package to US&nbsp;manufacturers could deal a lethal blow to their industries, which are already reeling from high energy prices caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Macron is expected to try to convince the US that it is in their interest that European companies are not weakened at a time global politics is going through a difficult phase.

"The pitch will be: there's obviously a Chinese challenge and we can help get others in the EU out of their naivete on this. But you can't ask us to help on China and do an IRA on us," a French diplomat told Reuters on condition of anonymity.

The French leader will try to negotiate exemptions for European companies on the model of those Mexico and Canada has already got, a French presidential adviser said.

German carmakers, for which the US is a big export market, are among the biggest victims of the IRA package which subsides US-made electric cars, the French presidential said. French carmakers do not export to the US but France has major car parts suppliers, who would be affected.

Energy issues will also feature prominently in the talks at the White House, with France hoping to boost nuclear energy cooperation. Macron wants France to build more nuclear reactors but it is struggling with corrosion issues at its ageing plants.

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US President Joe Biden is preparing to host his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron in Washington next week. Macron's visit is expected to focus on Franco-American friendship rather than economic competition between the US and Europe.

US President Joe Biden is preparing to host his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron in Washington next week. Macron's visit is expected to focus on Franco-American friendship rather than economic competition between the US and Europe. Relations between France and the US had almost reached breaking point last year when UK, US and Australia torpedoed a big French submarine contract. But now, in the face of economic competition from China and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the two sides are expected to put on a show of unity. But the elephant in the Oval Room will be the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Europeans say the massive subsidy package to US manufacturers could deal a lethal blow to their industries, which are already reeling from high energy prices caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Macron is expected to try to convince the US that it is in their interest that European companies are not weakened at a time global politics is going through a difficult phase. "The pitch will be: there's obviously a Chinese challenge and we can help get others in the EU out of their naivete on this. But you can't ask us to help on China and do an IRA on us," a French diplomat told Reuters on condition of anonymity. The French leader will try to negotiate exemptions for European companies on the model of those Mexico and Canada has already got, a French presidential adviser said. German carmakers, for which the US is a big export market, are among the biggest victims of the IRA package which subsides US-made electric cars, the French presidential said. French carmakers do not export to the US but France has major car parts suppliers, who would be affected. Energy issues will also feature prominently in the talks at the White House, with France hoping to boost nuclear energy cooperation. Macron wants France to build more nuclear reactors but it is struggling with corrosion issues at its ageing plants. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Macron to visit US, may make a case for European companies

With Christmas just a month away preparations are ramping up across the globe. Russia Ukraine war might have caused energy crunch, however, it is not dimming the holiday cheer. Various parts of Europe are trying to keep the festive season on alongside measures of saving energy in Spain.

Europe: Energy crisis dims Christmas lights; defies crisis by using power efficient lights

Upon analyzing the data on excess deaths, scientists claim more than 20,000 people have died across Western Europe in this Summer's heat waves. They add that such high temperatures would have been virtually impossible without what they called a climate breakdown.

WION Climate Tracker: Over 20,000 died in heat waves in Europe

European business confidence has hit rock bottom, with a third of the region’s biggest industrial companies expecting to stop or scale back operations in the bloc because of record energy prices and slowing demand.

World Business Watch | European business confidence lowest since start of pandemic

At least 40 countries are trying to move towards one-pilot flights. Europe wants to make co-pilots redundant by 2027. Is it safe to handover the controls of a plane to just one pilot? Listen in to Priyanka Sharma.

Gravitas: 40 countries try to move towards one-pilot flights

FIFA World Cup 2022 is gaining steam across the world. The most spectacular performance so far was staged by Saudi Arabia on day 3 of the mega sports event, where it delivered a stunning 2-1 defeat to World Cup favourites Argentina. Now, the spotlight is shifted to the fourth day of FIFA World Cup 2022, where the first match of the day will be played between Croatia and Morocco. Luka Modric, the playmaker for Croatia, has cautioned his teammates not to anticipate a repetition of their World Cup performance of 2018 when the nation of just over four million punched above their weight to reach the finals.

<h2>When will the FIFA World Cup 2022 matches be played on Day 4 (GMT+1 nations)?</h2>

The first match will be played between Morocco and Croatia at the Al Bayt Stadium at 11:00 GMT+1

The second match will be played between Germany and Japan at the Khalifa International stadium at 14:00 GMT+1

The Third match will be played between Spain and Costa Rica at Al Thumama Stadium at 17:00 GMT+1

The fourth and last match of the day will be played between Canada and Belgium at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium at 20:00 GMT+1

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<h2>How to watch the matches online in European countries (GMT+1 nations)</h2>

In Europe, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) reserves all the rights to broadcast live matches in European countries.

In Poland, the Livestream will be available on TVP

In Portugal, the matches can be watched on RTP

In France, the Livestream is available on Yle and beIN Sports

In Germany, the Livestream is available on ARD, ZDF and Deutesch Telecom

In Spain, one can access the Livestream on Mediapro and RTVE

In Serbia, people can watch the matches on RTS

In Italy, people can watch FIFA world cup 2022 on Television&nbsp;at RAI and live stream at RAIPlay

In Denmark, people can watch FIFA world cup 2022 on Television&nbsp;at DR Network and live stream at TV2 Play

In Hungary, people can watch FIFA world cup 2022 on Television&nbsp;at M4 Sport channel

If your country is missing, you can check this page for information&nbsp;-

&nbsp;<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_FIFA_World_Cup_broadcasting_rights">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_FIFA_World_Cup_broadcasting_rights&nbsp;</a>

Check <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/live-updates-fifa-world-cup-2022-day-4-morocco-and-croatia-all-set-to-clash-today-536700">Live Updates of FIFA World Cup 2022 Day 4 here</a>

FIFA World Cup 2022 is gaining steam across the world. The most spectacular performance so far was staged by Saudi Arabia on day 3 of the mega sports event, where it delivered a stunning 2-1 defeat to World Cup favourites Argentina.

FIFA World Cup 2022 is gaining steam across the world. The most spectacular performance so far was staged by Saudi Arabia on day 3 of the mega sports event, where it delivered a stunning 2-1 defeat to World Cup favourites Argentina. Now, the spotlight is shifted to the fourth day of FIFA World Cup 2022, where the first match of the day will be played between Croatia and Morocco. Luka Modric, the playmaker for Croatia, has cautioned his teammates not to anticipate a repetition of their World Cup performance of 2018 when the nation of just over four million punched above their weight to reach the finals. When will the FIFA World Cup 2022 matches be played on Day 4 (GMT+1 nations)? The first match will be played between Morocco and Croatia at the Al Bayt Stadium at 11:00 GMT+1 The second match will be played between Germany and Japan at the Khalifa International stadium at 14:00 GMT+1 The Third match will be played between Spain and Costa Rica at Al Thumama Stadium at 17:00 GMT+1 The fourth and last match of the day will be played between Canada and Belgium at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium at 20:00 GMT+1 Also Read: FIFA World Cup 2022 Broadcast TV and OTT-Live Streaming Channel in Gulf nations (GCC): When and where to watch How to watch the matches online in European countries (GMT+1 nations) In Europe, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) reserves all the rights to broadcast live matches in European countries. In Poland, the Livestream will be available on TVP In Portugal, the matches can be watched on RTP In France, the Livestream is available on Yle and beIN Sports In Germany, the Livestream is available on ARD, ZDF and Deutesch Telecom In Spain, one can access the Livestream on Mediapro and RTVE In Serbia, people can watch the matches on RTS In Italy, people can watch FIFA world cup 2022 on Television at RAI and live stream at RAIPlay In Denmark, people can watch FIFA world cup 2022 on Television at DR Network and live stream at TV2 Play In Hungary, people can watch FIFA world cup 2022 on Television at M4 Sport channel If your country is missing, you can check this page for information - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_FIFA_World_Cup_broadcasting_rights Check Live Updates of FIFA World Cup 2022 Day 4 here

FIFA World Cup 2022 Broadcast TV and OTT-Live Streaming Channel in Europe: When and where to watch

On Tuesday, the Paris-based Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) released its latest forecast on the global economy and projected just a 3.1 per cent growth for 2022, a sharp decline from the 5.9 per cent witnessed last year.&nbsp;The report comes amid mounting challenges including the worst energy crisis since the 1970s, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, pushing inflation, high-interest rates and so on.&nbsp;

While the 38-member country organisation is not predicting a global recession for the upcoming year,&nbsp;the energy crisis may&nbsp;trigger a sharp downturn. “It is true we are not predicting a global recession…but this a very, very challenging outlook”, said the OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann during a press conference. This is reflected in the&nbsp;recent forecast by the organisation&nbsp;which estimates that the international economy would expand only&nbsp;2.2 per cent in 2023.

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A statement by the OECD has attributed this slowdown to aspects like, “Persistent inflation, high energy prices, weak real household income growth, falling confidence and tighter financial conditions are all expected to curtail growth.”&nbsp;

According to Cormann, an end to the conflict in Ukraine is the best way to improve the global economic outlook. This comes after the statement said, considering the “fragile prospects” for the global economy are a direct result of the Russian invasion of Kyiv which in turn led to the energy crisis and soaring inflation that most countries are witnessing currently. &nbsp;

Meanwhile, economies like the 19 countries in the eurozone that are worst affected by the conflict are projected to grow by 3.3 per cent this year and might worsen in FY 2023-24 with an estimated growth of 0.5 per cent. Meanwhile, the United States may grow by 1.8 per cent this year and is also expected to grow by 0.5 per cent next year.&nbsp;

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The OECD also expects inflation in advanced economies to remain above nine per cent and estimated that it might go down to 6.6 per cent in 2023. Speaking about the European and American economies Cormann told the reporters that they are growing partly due to the government’s increased spending on energy subsidies as well as policies aimed at boosting investment.&nbsp;

The inflation has also become persistent and broad-based, said the 38-member nation organisation. Additionally, it also warned that the US Federal Reserve’s constant increase in interest rates to tame the soaring inflation in the country could bring Washington's economy to a near-halt.&nbsp;

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In the upcoming year, growth will be “strongly dependent” on major Asian economies including India which is projected to have the world’s second-highest growth rate this year, after Saudi Arabia with a 6.6 per cent but may face a slowdown next year with an estimated 5.7 per cent growth. Meanwhile, China is projected to grow just 3.3 per cent in 2022 and 4.6 per cent next year.&nbsp;

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On Tuesday, the Paris-based Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) released its latest forecast on the global economy and projected just a 3.1 per cent growth for 2022, a sharp decline from the 5.9 per cent witnessed last year. The report comes amid mounting challenges including the worst energy crisis since the 1970s, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, pushing inflation, high-interest rates and so on. While the 38-member country organisation is not predicting a global recession for the upcoming year, the energy crisis may trigger a sharp downturn. “It is true we are not predicting a global recession…but this a very, very challenging outlook”, said the OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann during a press conference. This is reflected in the recent forecast by the organisation which estimates that the international economy would expand only 2.2 per cent in 2023. ALSO READ: OECD cuts 2023 global growth forecast to 2.2 per cent due to Ukraine crisis A statement by the OECD has attributed this slowdown to aspects like, “Persistent inflation, high energy prices, weak real household income growth, falling confidence and tighter financial conditions are all expected to curtail growth.” According to Cormann, an end to the conflict in Ukraine is the best way to improve the global economic outlook. This comes after the statement said, considering the “fragile prospects” for the global economy are a direct result of the Russian invasion of Kyiv which in turn led to the energy crisis and soaring inflation that most countries are witnessing currently. Meanwhile, economies like the 19 countries in the eurozone that are worst affected by the conflict are projected to grow by 3.3 per cent this year and might worsen in FY 2023-24 with an estimated growth of 0.5 per cent. Meanwhile, the United States may grow by 1.8 per cent this year and is also expected to grow by 0.5 per cent next year. ALSO WATCH | World Business Watch: Russia economy shrinks for 2nd quarter; worst yet to come for Russian economy? The OECD also expects inflation in advanced economies to remain above nine per cent and estimated that it might go down to 6.6 per cent in 2023. Speaking about the European and American economies Cormann told the reporters that they are growing partly due to the government’s increased spending on energy subsidies as well as policies aimed at boosting investment. The inflation has also become persistent and broad-based, said the 38-member nation organisation. Additionally, it also warned that the US Federal Reserve’s constant increase in interest rates to tame the soaring inflation in the country could bring Washington's economy to a near-halt. ALSO READ: In a historic move, US Federal Reserve raises interest rate by 0.75% again In the upcoming year, growth will be “strongly dependent” on major Asian economies including India which is projected to have the world’s second-highest growth rate this year, after Saudi Arabia with a 6.6 per cent but may face a slowdown next year with an estimated 5.7 per cent growth. Meanwhile, China is projected to grow just 3.3 per cent in 2022 and 4.6 per cent next year. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Over the weekend, fighting rocked Europe's largest nuclear power plant. At least a dozen explosions were recorded at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia plant. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: "Close call" at Ukraine's nuclear plant; At least 12 explosions recorded

Britain's main business lobby group said on Monday (November 21) that the country needed more migrant labour for greater productivity in view of soaring inflation and shrinking growth. The verdict from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) came at its annual gathering in Birmingham, Britain's second biggest city.

The CBI conference took place after the UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak slashed spending and increased taxes in budget.

"We come together, once more in extraordinary times," CBI director-general Tony Danker told delegates in Birmingham, central England.

"Britain is in the middle of stagflation -- rocketing inflation and negative growth -- for the first time that probably most of us can remember.

"We know how to fight inflation. We know how to fight recession. But we don't really know how to fight them together."

Sunak addressed the CBI on Monday. It has been one month since he took office after predecessor Liz Truss delivered an unfunded tax-slashing mini-budget that tanked the pound and sent UK borrowing costs soaring. Right now UK inflation is at 11.1 per cent. That is a 41-year high. This has meant that food and energy costs have risen in the wake of the Ukraine war.&nbsp;

Consumer prices have also raced higher as demand rebounds following the lifting of pandemic.

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Britain's main business lobby group said on Monday (November 21) that the country needed more migrant labour for greater productivity in view of soaring inflation and shrinking growth. The verdict from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) came at its annual gathering in Birmingham, Britain's second biggest city. The CBI conference took place after the UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak slashed spending and increased taxes in budget. "We come together, once more in extraordinary times," CBI director-general Tony Danker told delegates in Birmingham, central England. "Britain is in the middle of stagflation -- rocketing inflation and negative growth -- for the first time that probably most of us can remember. "We know how to fight inflation. We know how to fight recession. But we don't really know how to fight them together." Sunak addressed the CBI on Monday. It has been one month since he took office after predecessor Liz Truss delivered an unfunded tax-slashing mini-budget that tanked the pound and sent UK borrowing costs soaring. Right now UK inflation is at 11.1 per cent. That is a 41-year high. This has meant that food and energy costs have risen in the wake of the Ukraine war. Consumer prices have also raced higher as demand rebounds following the lifting of pandemic. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

More migrant labour needed in recession-hit UK, says business body

Jon Rahm won the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai by two shots on Sunday as Rory McIlroy finished fourth to end the season as European number one for the fourth time. Spaniard Rahm fired a closing 67 to finish on 20 under and seal a career hat-trick at Jumeirah&nbsp;Golf&nbsp;Estates. England's Tyrrell Hatton and Sweden's Alex Noren shared second place after carding final rounds of 66 and 67 respectively with McIlroy ending at 16 under after a closing 68.

Rahm reeled off three birdies before bogeying the fourth and came back with three more to stay ahead before making par at the 18th. "I like this course and this course likes me. I hope this is the third of many more," he said. McIlroy secured the Harry Vardon Trophy for the winner of the Race to Dubai to crown the European tour's number-one player. "It means a lot," said the Northern Irishman, a four-times Major champion who last earned that title in 2015 and was already world number one. "I was a model of consistency the whole way through the year...just a really consistent season, I kept putting in good performances.

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"It would have been nice to get a win in here at the end of the year but Jon put in an incredible tournament and fully deserved it. I'm really proud of my year and excited for 2023."

Jon Rahm won the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai by two shots on Sunday as Rory McIlroy finished fourth to end the season as European number one for the fourth time.

Jon Rahm won the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai by two shots on Sunday as Rory McIlroy finished fourth to end the season as European number one for the fourth time. Spaniard Rahm fired a closing 67 to finish on 20 under and seal a career hat-trick at Jumeirah Golf Estates. England's Tyrrell Hatton and Sweden's Alex Noren shared second place after carding final rounds of 66 and 67 respectively with McIlroy ending at 16 under after a closing 68. Rahm reeled off three birdies before bogeying the fourth and came back with three more to stay ahead before making par at the 18th. "I like this course and this course likes me. I hope this is the third of many more," he said. McIlroy secured the Harry Vardon Trophy for the winner of the Race to Dubai to crown the European tour's number-one player. "It means a lot," said the Northern Irishman, a four-times Major champion who last earned that title in 2015 and was already world number one. "I was a model of consistency the whole way through the year...just a really consistent season, I kept putting in good performances. Also read: In-form Max Verstappen signs off with record-extending win in Abu Dhabi finale "It would have been nice to get a win in here at the end of the year but Jon put in an incredible tournament and fully deserved it. I'm really proud of my year and excited for 2023."

Jon Rahm wins DP World Tour championship in Dubai, Rory McIlroy ends season as Europe's No. 1

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Temperatures in&nbsp;Europe&nbsp;have increased at&nbsp;more&nbsp;than&nbsp;twice&nbsp;the&nbsp;global&nbsp;average&nbsp;over the past three decades, showing the fastest&nbsp;rise&nbsp;of any continent on earth, the&nbsp;UN&nbsp;said Wednesday.

The European region has on&nbsp;average&nbsp;seen temperatures&nbsp;rise&nbsp;0.5 degrees Celsius each decade since 1991, the&nbsp;UN's World Meteorological Organization and the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service found in a joint report.

As a result, Alpine glaciers lost 30 metres (just under 100 feet) in ice thickness between 1997 and 2021, while the Greenland ice sheet is swiftly melting and contributing to accelerating sea level&nbsp;rise.

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Last year, Greenland experienced melting and the first-ever recorded rainfall at its highest point. The report further cautioned that regardless of future levels of&nbsp;global&nbsp;warming, temperatures would likely continue to&nbsp;rise&nbsp;across&nbsp;Europe&nbsp;at a rate exceeding&nbsp;global&nbsp;mean&nbsp; temperature&nbsp;changes.

"Europe&nbsp;presents a live picture of a warming world and reminds us that even well-prepared societies are not safe from impacts of extreme weather events," WMO chief Petteri Taalas said in a statement.

WMO splits the world into six regions, with the European region covering 50 countries and including half of the swiftly warming Arctic, which is not a continent in its own right.

Within Antarctica -- which is a continent but falls outside the six WMO-defined regions -- only the West Antarctic Peninsula part is seeing rapid warming.

'Vulnerable'

The new report released ahead of the&nbsp;UN's 27th conference on climate set to open in Egypt on Sunday, examined the situation in&nbsp;Europe&nbsp;up to and including 2021.

It found that last year, high-impact weather and climate events -- mainly floods and storms -- led to hundreds of deaths, directly affected&nbsp;more&nbsp;than&nbsp;half a million people and caused economic damage across&nbsp;Europe&nbsp;exceeding $50 billion.

At the same time, the report highlighted some positives, including the success of many European countries in slashing greenhouse gas emissions.

Across the EU, such emissions decreased by nearly a third between 1990 and 2020, and the bloc has set a net 55-per cent reduction target for 2030.

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Europe&nbsp;is also one of the most advanced regions when it comes to cross-border cooperation towards climate change adaptation, the report said.

It also hailed&nbsp;Europe's world-leading deployment of early warning systems, providing protection for about 75 percent of the population, and said its heat-health action plans had saved many lives.

"European society is vulnerable to climate variability and change," said&nbsp;Carlo Buontempo, head of Copernicus's European Centre of Medium-range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF).

"But&nbsp;Europe&nbsp;is also at the forefront of the international effort to mitigate climate change and to develop innovative solutions to adapt to the new climate Europeans will have to live with."

Health concerns&nbsp;

Yet, the continent is facing formidable challenges.

"This year, like 2021, large parts of&nbsp;Europe&nbsp;have been affected by extensive heatwaves and drought, fuelling wildfires," Taalas said, also decrying "death and devastation" from last year's "exceptional floods".

And going forward, the report cautioned that regardless of the greenhouse gas emissions scenario, "the frequency and intensity of hot extremes... are projected to keep increasing."

This is concerning, the report warned, given that the deadliest extreme climate events in&nbsp;Europe&nbsp;are heatwaves, especially in the west and south of the continent.

"The combination of climate change, urbanisation and population ageing in the region creates, and will further exacerbate, vulnerability to heat," the report said.

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The shifting climate is also spurring other health concerns.

It has already begun altering the production and distribution of pollens and spores, which appear to be leading to increases in various allergies.

While&nbsp;more&nbsp;than&nbsp;24 per cent of adults living in the European region suffer from such allergies, including severe asthma, the proportion among children is 30-40 per cent and rising, it said.

The warming climate is also causing&nbsp;more&nbsp;vector-borne diseases, with ticks moving into new areas bringing Lyme disease and tick-borne encephalitis.

Asian tiger mosquitos are also moving further north, carrying the risk of Zika, dengue and chikungunya, the report said.

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Temperatures in Europe have increased at more than twice the global average over the past three decades, showing the fastest rise of any continent on earth, the UN said Wednesday.

Temperatures in Europe have increased at more than twice the global average over the past three decades, showing the fastest rise of any continent on earth, the UN said Wednesday. The European region has on average seen temperatures rise 0.5 degrees Celsius each decade since 1991, the UN's World Meteorological Organization and the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service found in a joint report. As a result, Alpine glaciers lost 30 metres (just under 100 feet) in ice thickness between 1997 and 2021, while the Greenland ice sheet is swiftly melting and contributing to accelerating sea level rise. Also read | Unusually warm autumn in Europe raises climate concerns; UN warns of 'irreversible' climate breakdown Last year, Greenland experienced melting and the first-ever recorded rainfall at its highest point. The report further cautioned that regardless of future levels of global warming, temperatures would likely continue to rise across Europe at a rate exceeding global mean temperature changes. "Europe presents a live picture of a warming world and reminds us that even well-prepared societies are not safe from impacts of extreme weather events," WMO chief Petteri Taalas said in a statement. WMO splits the world into six regions, with the European region covering 50 countries and including half of the swiftly warming Arctic, which is not a continent in its own right. Within Antarctica -- which is a continent but falls outside the six WMO-defined regions -- only the West Antarctic Peninsula part is seeing rapid warming. 'Vulnerable' The new report released ahead of the UN's 27th conference on climate set to open in Egypt on Sunday, examined the situation in Europe up to and including 2021. It found that last year, high-impact weather and climate events -- mainly floods and storms -- led to hundreds of deaths, directly affected more than half a million people and caused economic damage across Europe exceeding $50 billion. At the same time, the report highlighted some positives, including the success of many European countries in slashing greenhouse gas emissions. Across the EU, such emissions decreased by nearly a third between 1990 and 2020, and the bloc has set a net 55-per cent reduction target for 2030. Watch | WION Climate Tracker: Scientists in Germany try to restore seagrass in the Baltic sea Europe is also one of the most advanced regions when it comes to cross-border cooperation towards climate change adaptation, the report said. It also hailed Europe's world-leading deployment of early warning systems, providing protection for about 75 percent of the population, and said its heat-health action plans had saved many lives. "European society is vulnerable to climate variability and change," said Carlo Buontempo, head of Copernicus's European Centre of Medium-range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF). "But Europe is also at the forefront of the international effort to mitigate climate change and to develop innovative solutions to adapt to the new climate Europeans will have to live with." Health concerns Yet, the continent is facing formidable challenges. "This year, like 2021, large parts of Europe have been affected by extensive heatwaves and drought, fuelling wildfires," Taalas said, also decrying "death and devastation" from last year's "exceptional floods". And going forward, the report cautioned that regardless of the greenhouse gas emissions scenario, "the frequency and intensity of hot extremes... are projected to keep increasing." This is concerning, the report warned, given that the deadliest extreme climate events in Europe are heatwaves, especially in the west and south of the continent. "The combination of climate change, urbanisation and population ageing in the region creates, and will further exacerbate, vulnerability to heat," the report said. Also read | Millions of individuals in middle east at risk due to extreme climate change The shifting climate is also spurring other health concerns. It has already begun altering the production and distribution of pollens and spores, which appear to be leading to increases in various allergies. While more than 24 per cent of adults living in the European region suffer from such allergies, including severe asthma, the proportion among children is 30-40 per cent and rising, it said. The warming climate is also causing more vector-borne diseases, with ticks moving into new areas bringing Lyme disease and tick-borne encephalitis. Asian tiger mosquitos are also moving further north, carrying the risk of Zika, dengue and chikungunya, the report said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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France and Spain experienced&nbsp;abnormally high temperatures on Thursday, which attracted some beachgoers but also added to growing worries about changing weather patterns in Europe.

Tourists were sunbathing in bikinis on the French Riviera, the terraces were packed, and the water was warm enough to swim in.

“At the end of October it cools down normally and by All Saints Day it usually rains, but this year is exceptional,” said Rose-Marie Martini, tanning on the beach in a bathing suit.

She stated that the water at her house was still warm enough for swimming (20 to 21 degrees Celsius) and that the heating was still off.

The exceptionally warm October in Western Europe comes after a summer when sweltering temperatures dried up rivers, farms, and forests and let flames run wild.

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A series of heatwaves hit&nbsp;Europe and brought attention once again to the risks that climate change caused by humans poses to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-230-people-have-been-killed-amid-tribal-clashes-in-sudan-528544">agriculture</a>, industry, and way of life.

“2022 is already the hottest year on record,” said weather forecaster Frederic Nathan at Meteo France, adding that while Indian summers were not unusual, in recent years the degree of warming had been reaching unprecedented levels.

“Each year now sees dozens of heat records and virtually no low temperatures, in a typical sign of climate change,” he said.

Spain saw exceptionally warm weather on Thursday, with some locations expected to top 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit). According to the national weather service AEMET, this October could end up being the warmest on record.

With the exception of October 1st, according to AEMET, every day of the month has been warmer than normal for the season.

Cities like Cordoba and Seville were scheduled to sizzle at over 30C in southern Spain, and Moron de la Frontera exceeded 34.5 (94.1). (86 F).

Temperatures in the normally rainier and cooler Basque Country in the north also stayed above 30 degrees Celsius, with San Sebastian, a coastline city, experiencing heat more typical of July.

Separately, In the last two days, shocking studies regarding the severity of the escalating climate disaster have been released by all three of the major UN agencies. 
One of the top climate experts in the world stated that the climate problem has reached a "very grim point" after a number of significant publications revealed how vulnerable the globe is to disaster.&nbsp;

Rockström, director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research in Germany, said: “It’s a really bleak moment, not only because of the reports showing that emissions are still rising, so we’re not delivering on either the Paris or Glasgow climate agreements, but we also have so much scientific evidence that we are very, very close to irreversible changes – we’re coming closer to tipping points.”

(With inputs from agencies)

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France and Spain experienced abnormally high temperatures on Thursday, which attracted some beachgoers but also added to growing worries about changing weather patterns in Europe.

France and Spain experienced abnormally high temperatures on Thursday, which attracted some beachgoers but also added to growing worries about changing weather patterns in Europe. Tourists were sunbathing in bikinis on the French Riviera, the terraces were packed, and the water was warm enough to swim in. “At the end of October it cools down normally and by All Saints Day it usually rains, but this year is exceptional,” said Rose-Marie Martini, tanning on the beach in a bathing suit. She stated that the water at her house was still warm enough for swimming (20 to 21 degrees Celsius) and that the heating was still off. The exceptionally warm October in Western Europe comes after a summer when sweltering temperatures dried up rivers, farms, and forests and let flames run wild. Also read | Climate activist glues his head to world-famous painting 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' A series of heatwaves hit Europe and brought attention once again to the risks that climate change caused by humans poses to agriculture, industry, and way of life. “2022 is already the hottest year on record,” said weather forecaster Frederic Nathan at Meteo France, adding that while Indian summers were not unusual, in recent years the degree of warming had been reaching unprecedented levels. “Each year now sees dozens of heat records and virtually no low temperatures, in a typical sign of climate change,” he said. Spain saw exceptionally warm weather on Thursday, with some locations expected to top 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit). According to the national weather service AEMET, this October could end up being the warmest on record. With the exception of October 1st, according to AEMET, every day of the month has been warmer than normal for the season. Cities like Cordoba and Seville were scheduled to sizzle at over 30C in southern Spain, and Moron de la Frontera exceeded 34.5 (94.1). (86 F). Temperatures in the normally rainier and cooler Basque Country in the north also stayed above 30 degrees Celsius, with San Sebastian, a coastline city, experiencing heat more typical of July. Separately, In the last two days, shocking studies regarding the severity of the escalating climate disaster have been released by all three of the major UN agencies. One of the top climate experts in the world stated that the climate problem has reached a "very grim point" after a number of significant publications revealed how vulnerable the globe is to disaster. Rockström, director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research in Germany, said: “It’s a really bleak moment, not only because of the reports showing that emissions are still rising, so we’re not delivering on either the Paris or Glasgow climate agreements, but we also have so much scientific evidence that we are very, very close to irreversible changes – we’re coming closer to tipping points.” (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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