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New reports show travel risks around the world

From catching Covid-19 to getting caught in a blizzard, traveling can be risky business these days.But just how risky often depends on the destination — and how you define the risks.Safest cities: people's perceptionsA report published by the U.K.-based insurance company William Russell ranked the "safest cities in the world," according to people's perceptions.On this list, which relied on perceived crime rates on the crowdsourced global database Numbeo, Asia and Europe dominated the rankings of "safest" cities.Taiwan's…

Well-Preserved ‘Bog Body’ Unearthed in Denmark Might Be Remains of an Ancient Ritual : ScienceAlert

An ancient and well-preserved skeleton – potentially a remnant of a ritual sacrifice practiced over 5,000 years ago – was discovered by archeologists in Denmark.Researchers at ROMU, an organization representing 10 museums in Denmark, had been excavating on the site of a planned housing development in the Egedal Municipality, near Copenhagen.During their survey, Christian Dedenroth-Schou, one of the team members, came across a femur sticking out of the mud.After digging further into the dirt, Dedenroth-Schou and his…

What to make for Christmas dinner? It depends on where you live

People traveling abroad this Christmas may not find their favorite holiday food on the menu.That's because traditional holiday fare varies around the world.To see who's eating what this weekend, the culinary website Chef's Pencil created a map showing what it says are the most popular Christmas dishes around the world.Where turkey is the traditionTravelers spending the holiday in the United States, Canada, France, Ireland and the United Kingdom can expect turkey on the table this Christmas, according to the map.Those…

Australia vs Denmark live stream: watch the game for free

Fifa Later today, Australia vs Denmark kicks off in World Cup 2022. It’s a crucial match for both sides. Currently, Australia is in a better position to qualify for the last 16 but there’s still a chance for Denmark to turn things around. Whatever your affiliations, it’s useful to know how to watch World Cup 2022 so you don’t miss out on this vital game. Read on while we take you through how to watch the Australia vs Denmark live stream for free, as well as check out some other great options. How to watch Australia…

Denmark reverses the direction of an oil rig for bulk carbon storage

Denmark is moving forward with Project Greensands, an initiative that will take huge quantities of captured carbon out to an oil rig in the North Sea, and pump it down to sequester it in the sandstone formations that once held oil and gas.After being awarded the largest single grant in Danish history last December – some €26 million (US$27 million) – project leader Ineos Energy has tapped UK engineering consultancy Kent to "conduct screening studies covering the CCS Value Chain from the onshore capture sites,…

Denmark vs. Tunisia live stream: Watch the Game for Free

Fifa If you’re looking for the best way to watch the World Cup 2022 so you can tune into the Denmark vs. Tunisia live stream, you’ve got several options. The game kicks off at 8 a.m. ET (5 a.m. PT) November 22, though, so time is running out to sign up for one of the best live TV streaming services to watch Denmark vs. Tunisia along with all the other World Cup 2022 matches happening soon. This is the first Group D match, with Denmark as the favorite to win, but if you want to see what happens for yourself, read on.…

Teams ax pro-LGBTQ armbands after FIFA threats

A detailed view of the 'ONE-LOVE' captains armband worn by Georginio Wijnaldum of Netherlands is seen during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship in Budapest, Hungary.Alex Livesey - Uefa | Uefa | Getty ImagesThe European teams competing at the 2022 Qatar World Cup walked back their plans to wear "OneLove" armbands in support of LGBTQ rights during the tournament, they announced Monday, after warnings from international soccer governing body FIFA that they would be penalized for doing so.Captains of the teams from the seven…

Orsted to use more fossil fuels as energy crisis continues

Jens Auer | Moment | Getty ImagesEnergy firm Orsted is to continue or restart operations at three fossil fuel facilities after being ordered by Danish authorities to do so, as governments around Europe ready themselves for winter amid the energy crisis.In a statement over the weekend, Orsted — whose biggest stakeholder is the Danish state — said the direction had been made "to ensure the security of the electricity supply in Denmark."Orsted said the order applied to "unit 3 at Esbjerg Power Station and unit 4 at Studstrup…

What are the best business hotels in Europe: London, Paris, Frankfurt

International travel may still have its challenges.But finding a solid hotel for a business trip isn't one of them.     CNBC Travel and the market data firm Statista today release a ranking of the "Best Hotels for Business Travelers" in Europe.This is the first ranking of its kind between CNBC and Statista, who are also releasing hotel rankings in the Middle East today. Asia-Pacific rankings were published in September.In total, we analyzed more than 10,000 four- and five-star hotels in 117 locations to produce lists…

Vestas launches ‘world’s tallest onshore tower for wind turbines’

A Vestas wind turbine photographed in Denmark. The company said Tuesday it would launch an onshore wind turbine tower with a hub height of 199 meters.Jonas Walzberg | Picture Alliance | Getty ImagesDanish firm Vestas said Tuesday it was launching an onshore wind turbine tower with a hub height measuring 199 meters (just under 653 feet), in the latest example of how the sector is turning to increasingly large structures.In a statement, the Aarhus-headquartered company described it as "currently the world's tallest onshore…