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Now playing Next Culture news UK music festivals continue to lag on gender representation New research shows that on average this year at UK music festivals, 63% of acts are male artists or all-male bands, compared to just 21% of female solo artists or bands. 11/06/2024
Now playing Next Climate Euroviews. Climate finance for adaptation needs a clear destination The least the international community can do is fully and strategically finance climate adaptation to provide the best possible protection against climate hazards and risks, Mark Chandler writes. 11/06/2024
Now playing Next Travel News Singapore Airlines passengers to be refunded after turbulent flight Extreme turbulence killed one and injured dozens the flight last month. Now passengers are being compensated. 11/06/2024
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