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The RSC's new musical The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind brings William Kamkwamba's remarkable true story to @sohoplace, with African rhythms, puppetry and an uplifting message for young audiences.

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The World Bank has announced that it will “retire” its goal to devote 45% of its annual lending to projects with climate co-benefits, reports Reuters. The newswire adds that the lender will extend its ...

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100 YEARS AGO: “Scarcely had the block recovered its customary serenity when Harold Bates’ car, stopped near Water Street, staged a runaway due to the ineffectiveness of the brakes." ...