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Trump picks Lee Zeldin to lead EPA
President-elect Donald Trump named former New York Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin to be his administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency. The selection of Zeldin, a vocal Trump ally in Congress during his first term, was a surprise after Andrew Wheeler, who served as the second EPA chief… Continue Reading
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Tram set on fire in Amsterdam riot as tensions remain high
Police said the fire was quickly extinguished, and riot officers cleared the square, though it was not clear who started the unrest or whether it was related to last week’s violence. Continue Reading
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Forcing Ukraine into peace set to undermine international system — Finnish FM
Forcing neutrality onto Ukraine will not bring about a peaceful solution to the war, as Russia cannot be trusted to adhere to any agreement it signs. This statement was made by Finland’s Foreign Minister, Elina Valtonen, according to Ukrinform, citing Reuters. “I’m… Continue Reading
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EU confirms no decisions made on sending troops to Ukraine
The European Union has not made any decisions regarding sending military personnel to Ukraine under any mandate, EU spokesperson Peter Stano stated on 11 November during a Brussels briefing, Ukrinform reports. The Telegraph reported that US President-elect Donald Trump may call on European… Continue Reading
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World record set at extreme Antarctica Ice Ultra race
World record set at extreme Antarctica Ice Ultra race Continue Reading
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The North Taurid meteor shower will peak tonight
Stargazers, mark your calendars as the North Taurid meteor shower will peak tonight, giving you a chance to witness bright streaks of fireballs as they light up the night sky. The Taurid meteor showers, split into North and South, are remnants of a cosmic event that occurred around… Continue Reading
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Brussels to free up billions of euros for defence and security from EU budget
Brussels is changing its spending policies to potentially redirect tens of billions of euros to defence and security, as Russia’s war in Ukraine and Donald Trump’s return to the White House heap pressure on the EU to boost investment. The policy shift would apply to about a third of the… Continue Reading
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Ukrainian Parliament proposes new Criminal Code article for war crimes against children
War crimes against children should be investigated under a special article of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. This proposal was announced by Deputy Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada, Olena Kondratiuk, who oversees the parliamentary track of the presidential initiative “Bring Kids… Continue Reading
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World is already becoming dangerously overheated, warns WMO
The latest WMO Global State of the Climate report for 2024 shows that the last decade was the warmest on record. Continue Reading
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Fear of another heart attack may be a major source of ongoing stress for survivors
The fear of having another heart attack was a major ongoing stressor for heart attack survivors, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2024. The meeting, Nov. 16-18, 2024, in Chicago, is a premier global exchange of the latest… Continue Reading
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