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After years of negotiation, the new EU–Australia Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has officially come into force this month — a major step in strengthening economic ties between Europe and Australia. Here’s a quick breakdown of what’s in it and why it matters. Key points Tariff reduction: Over 95% of...

Their R1b clade is under DF19>DF88>Z17121.

I have updated the map Market share of newly registered electric & hybrid cars. You can see how the market share dramatically increased in many countries from 2021 to 2025.

I have updated the map of Renewable energy as percentage of primary energy supply. You can now see the evolution from 2018 to 2024.

In Europe, cousin marriage is only prohibited in Austria, countries from former Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, Greece, Ukraine, Belgium and Norway. It is also banned in Romania with some exemptions. Here is the map of the legality of cousin marriages from the Wikipedia article. Children whose...

Very interesting. Despite the US and Canada having very few Belgian immigrants, historically, many states are genetically closest to Belgians. That's easy to understand as Belgians are intermediary between the British, Dutch, German and North French. New York and New Jersey are closest to the...

Obviously, cousin marriages are not completely unheard of in Europe. It used to be relatively common in past centuries, especially in rural areas where the local population was small. Here are the modern frequencies of cousin marriages in various European countries. CountryPercentage...

One thing that distinguishes Muslim societies from non-Muslim ones is the prevalence of cousin marriages. These are especially common in countries that apply the Sharia law or have an Islamist government. Ethnicity also appears to be a factor. Cousin marriage is much more prevalent in North...

The same channel also reconstituted ancient Carthage at its peak in the 3rd century BCE. I can't comment on the historical accuracy of the buildings, but the video certainly is very nice. The wars remind me of those of medieval Southern Spain, while the streets remind me of Valletta in Malta and...

This is one of the best reconstruction of the streets of Rome I have ever seen. However, there are still a few problems. The aerial view shows a completely random building layout. The temples, the Colosseum and the main monuments are not at all in the right location. The view inside the...

It won't come as a surprise to anyone that immigrants from muslim countries in Africa tend to have more children than Europeans. If you ever wondered how big is that gap in each European country here are the numbers for 2024. Next to the fertility rate, you see the share of births for each...

Many African cities now have too many cars like in the United States. Dakar, the capital of Senegal, has decided to follow the European model and invest in 100% electric buses and bicycle lanes to reduce traffic congestion and pollution. It's good to see that quality of life is fast improving in...

Another aspect of the scam behind X is the fake engagement generated for subscriptions. I asked the AI whether it was true that the increased views and likes that people get by getting the subscription on x.com are mostly from bots or (human) click farms in Africa and Asia? Answer : It is...

Senegal now has nicer trains than in most of the US. Meanwhile, Uganda does not just have electric buses, but manufactures its own electric buses and exports them to other African nations. How many people in the West know that Africa has an EV industry of its own?

I agree that social media like X and Facebook should be restricted for teenagers. But I don't agree about the currently proposed age verification method with an ID card or estimation of age based on facial recognition. Providing your real name or address is a big no-no for most people. Facial...

I have added the Credit Card Wallet (alternative to Apple Pay and Google Wallet) and alternatives to Android OS.

I recently came across this deep dive by Evan Edinger titled "Why The Internet Is Terrified of London," and I think it’s a must-watch for anyone who spends time on social media. We’ve all seen the viral clips: masked gangs on the Tube, "no-go zones," and claims that the city has become a lawless...

I have added kMail, GMX Mail, and Mullvad browser.

E-V13 is more Daco-Thracian than ancient Greek. The most surprising in this study is that the Maniot Greeks plot between the Chechens and the Ingush, meaning that they are not autosomally Greek, but Dagestani. Even the high percentage of J2a (although a different clade) is mirrored in the...

Also related. 👇🏻 BBVA has joined Qivalis, a consortium of 12 major European banks working to issue a euro-pegged stablecoin, as the continent's financial institutions move to challenge the dominance of U.S. dollar digital currencies. The Spanish lender's entry, announced Wednesday, brings...