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A small retrofit device – now sold through some of the major washing machine brands – could keep millions of tonnes of plastic fibres out of rivers and oceans each year. Euronews Earth spoke with Adam Root, CEO of Matter, to learn more about the innovation that made the company a finalist for the EarthShot Prize in 2025. Around 60 per cent of all fabric produced today is synthetic – made, in effect, from plastic.

Microplastic filters for washing machines could soon be mandatory in the EU. How do they work? Mon, 6 July 2026 at 5:02 am UTC Every time you do laundry, your clothes shed microplastics. A Bristol startup has built a filter to stop them. View on euronews

A small retrofit device – now sold through some of the major washing machine brands – could keep millions of tonnes of plastic fibres out of rivers and oceans each year. Euronews Earth spoke with Adam Root, CEO of Matter, to learn more about the innovation that made the company a finalist for the EarthShot Prize in 2025. Around 60 per cent of all fabric produced today is synthetic – made, in effect, from plastic.

Jubilant Englandfans were "pulling sickies" this morning after watching England's thrilling World Cup win over Mexico in London pubs. Thousands of Londoners poured out of bars following a last-16 match for the ages as dawn broke on Monday. Speaking outside Wembley Stadium after watching the game at Boxpark Wembley, Ollie, 29, who did not want to disclose his surname, joked he would be "very ill" in a few hours when he needed to go to work.

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Mon, 6 July 2026 at 5:00 am UTC La Palma ranked second overall- Photo by Bastian Pudill on Unsplash Are you planning an island escape in Europe, but not sure where because of the sheer number there are to choose from? With hundreds of thousands of islands across the continent – and that’s a conservative estimate – it’s no surprise that deciding on which one to go to can often be the toughest task when planning a European island holiday.

Are you planning an island escape in Europe, but not sure where because of the sheer number there are to choose from? With hundreds of thousands of islands across the continent – and that's a conservative estimate – it's no surprise that deciding on which one to go to can often be the toughest task when planning a European island holiday. Thankfully, a new study published by Saga Holidays could just help make that decision a little bit easier.

The gender pay gap is evident. In the EU, women earn 11.1% less than men. The gap worsens in retirement. The gender pension gap is significantly higher than the gender pay gap. On average, women pensioners in the EU receive 24.5% less than men, more than twice the pay gap. But why is the pension gap so much larger? How does the gender pay gap compare with the gender pension gap across Europe? And in which countries is the gender pension gap the worst?

The gender pay gap is evident. In the EU, women earn 11.1% less than men. The gap worsens in retirement. The gender pension gap is significantly higher than the gender pay gap. On average, women pensioners in the EU receive 24.5% less than men, more than twice the pay gap. But why is the pension gap so much larger? How does the gender pay gap compare with the gender pension gap across Europe? And in which countries is the gender pension gap the worst?

If, as expected, Andy Burnham becomes the British prime minister later this month, one of his first telephone calls is likely to be with Donald Trump. Trump’s mother was Scottish and he has a nostalgic fascination with Britain. But managing a relationship with the erratic, transactional and demanding US president has been a diplomatic minefield for Burnham’s predecessors.