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In the U.S., workers and union negotiators have reached a historic agreement with Apple. An Apple store in Maryland will be the first unionised store in the country. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World". Photo: bizmac via flickr

Around 1824, the Mettlach factory hit the jackpot by creating an impression under the glaze, adding a shield of armor to protect those snazzy decorations. And wait for it – they cracked the colorful code, solving the puzzle of printing in multiple hues. Take that, English trendsetters! Now, while Jean-François was sharpening his printing prowess with an English inspiration injection from his 1823 trip, Nicolas Villeroy was already ahead of the game. By 1815, when Vaudrevange transformed into the German-chic Wallerfangen, Villeroy's crew was rocking the monochrome glaze print. And guess who was the maestro behind the printing press? An Englishman, of course. It's like the Brits were handing out decor diplomas in secret societies. Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!

Germany has adopted a new Self-Determination Law that allows individuals to change their gender and name through a simplified process. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World".

On 1 August, we reached earth overshoot day. Accoeisng to greenpeace Luxembourg, the grand Duchy could make a major impact to improve the situation worldwide. To get all the details, listen to this week's Local Matters. Photo: Anaïs Hector/ Greenpeace Luxembourg

In Denmark, 20 schools have introduced later start times to improve student well-being and learning outcomes, following scientific recommendations. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the world".

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The number of plastic bags found on beaches in the United Kingdom has dropped by 80% over the past decade due to the introduction of fees for single-use plastic bags. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the world". Photo: Anna Conti via flickr

Starting next school year, Austria introduces sign language as a curriculum in schools. As an alternative to the conventional second foreign language classes, usually Greek or Latin, high school students can now choose to learn sign language. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World". Photo: RDNE Stock project via pexels

Back in the thrilling days of yore, when men in wigs roamed freely, François Boch, the OG metal maestro, decided he was tired of just smelting stuff. So, in 1748, he thought, "Why not spice things up a bit?" and birthed a pottery workshop in Audun-le-Tiche, a town in Lorraine. In an era when European porcelain was mostly a luxury import from the Far East, with prices that only the well-heeled could contemplate without flinching, along comes Boch to shake things up. His dishes weren't just affordable; they were a game-changer, a porcelain rebellion against the high-priced status quo of China and Japan. Boch's creations didn't just break the bank; they broke barriers. Affordable yet of such exquisite quality, his porcelain masterpieces became the talk of the town. Word spread like wildfire, not just through the local regions but all the way to Luxembourg. Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!

Last week, the European Parliament re-elected Ursula Von der Leyen as president of the European Commission. For a second 5-year-term, the German conservative politician will hold the one post that is considered the most powerful in Europe. On Powerpoints today, we will see why the commission president is said to have that much power and what Ursula von der Leyen stands for. Photo: European Union 2024 - EP

Luxembourg’s LGBTIQ+ rights groups gathered yesterday to protest for the rights of queer people as the petition that demands LGBTIQA+ related topics to be scrapped from school education surpassed 6.000 signatures – one of the fastest growing petitions in recent history. On our breakfast show, Franziska commented on protest and the petition.

The leader of arguably the world's largest drug cartel, based in Mexico, Sinaloa has been arrested in Texas. Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada was tricked into boarding a flight that he believed was going to inspect clandestine airfields in Mexico, but turned out to fly to Texas where he was apprehended by police.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has signed a bill this week that bans bullfights. The ban was only approved after months of heated debates in the parliament. The legislation will allow for a transition period of three years after which the ban will fully take effect and bullrings will be turned into cultural and sporting venues.

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For years, residents of Bascharage have been opposing the plans of the commune to build a bypass road. The municipality argues that the bypass would keep drive-through traffic out of the city centre. Residents however fear that the road will destroy local forests. Now, they took their fight to court. On Local Matters, Patrizia Arendt, president of the citizens' initiative Bigs, explains why they oppose the infrastructure works.

Germany's government has come up with a plan to reinforce the constitutional court against extremism. The plan should prevent the country's highest court from potential future constitutional changes by extremist politicians.

Rare photos have been shared of uncontacted Amazon tribes. The photos show tribes people pointing sticks and arrows at the airplane.

In the United Kingdom, a study has found that sugar consumption from soft drinks among children reduced by half in the three years. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world". Photo: Lilszeto via flickr

Steichen wasn't just focused on the American scene; he had an international lens on his artistic microscope. He organised shows and made crucial acquisitions from Europe and Latin America, sometimes even hopping on a plane to do so. Under his reign, the Department published three books, including the famous "The Family of Man". Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!

South Korea's top court has upheld a landmark ruling that a same-sex partner is eligible for spousal benefits from the state health insurance. The move is a huge win for the LGBTQ rights.