Video. Watch: Mass swim in Berlin calls for end to Spree River ban
The protest near Museum Island, organized by Fluss Bad Berlin, marks a significant effort to reintroduce public swimming to Berlin, suspended since 1925 due to pollution.
Mining firm withdraws plan for UK's first deep coalmine in 30 years
We're delighted this long-running saga has finally drawn to a close. Congratulations to all the brilliant local campaigners who fought so powerfully to stop this mine.