Hong Kong democracy advocate and media tycoon Jimmy Lai scored a legal victory Thursday when an appeals court in the Chinese Special Administrative Region overturned one of several guilty verdicts against him.
Lai is currently serving a 20-year…
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PFAS found in most americans linked to rapid biological aging
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often called ‘forever chemicals’, include thousands of manmade compounds used in non-stick cookware, water-resistant clothing, fire-fighting foams, food packaging, cleaning supplies, and plastics. Their chemical structure is built on extremely strong…
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Woman injured and houses damaged in Vinnytsia region due to Russian shelling
A woman was injured in the Vinnytsia region as a result of a massive attack by the Russian Federation on the morning of February 26.
According to Ukrinform, Natalia Zabolotna, the head of the Vinnytsia Regional Military Administration, reported this on
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Father of U.S.-based activist sentenced in Hong Kong under national security law : NPR
Hong Kong Democracy Council Executive Director Anna Kwok holds a candle as she participates during a candlelight vigil to…
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Ukraine strengthens fortifications on border with Belarus, Demchenko says
Ukraine continues to strengthen its state border with Belarus and is increasing its defense capabilities in the north.
According to Ukrinform, this was announced on television by State Border Guard Service Spokesman Andrii Demchenko.
“This direction is reinforced by…
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Poroshenko hands over batch of excavators, anti-drone nets, and ATVs to military
People’s Deputy of Ukraine and leader of the European Solidarity party Petro Poroshenko has handed over a batch of equipment to nine units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, including excavators, container repair workshops, mobile sawmills, ATVs, and a shipment of anti-drone…
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What to expect in Reeves’ spring statement – POLITICO
As the spring statement approaches and another senior figure departs the No 11 Treasury machine, can the chancellor find more money to appease the public and her party?
Sam and Anne pore over the policy areas pushing for further cash – especially student loans and defence –…
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Study finds vegetarians over 80 less likely to reach 100
A recent study suggests that older adults who avoid meat may be somewhat less likely to reach age 100 than those who eat it. However, the findings are more complex than they first appear and should not be taken as a simple verdict against plant based diets.
Researchers followed more than 5,000…
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Hungary accuses Ukraine of ‘oil blockade,’ places soldiers at energy facilities
Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrives to attend a European Council summit at the EU headquarters in Brussels on March 21, 2024.
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Hungary has accused Ukraine of disrupting oil supplies it gets from Russia…
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Kubilius hopes EU will resolve Ukraine loan issue ‘soon enough’
European Commissioner for Defense and Space Andrius Kubilius expressed hope that the European Union will be able to resolve the implementation of the EUR 90 billion loan for Ukraine “soon enough,” with EUR 60 billion…
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