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Expert warns of escalating Russian gains and potential point of no return in war in Ukraine
The war in Ukraine is currently at a critical stage. If measures are not taken in the coming months, Russia’s advantages will continue to grow, and the military situation will reach a point of no return, said Mykola Bielieskov, a research fellow at the National Institute for Strategic… Continue Reading
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Former political prisoner Sentsov says Putin doesn’t want peace talks with Ukraine
Russian ruler Vladimir Putin will risk everything and will go to the end to seize all Ukraine, which is why the country needs to defend itself against destruction, said Ukrainian filmmaker, screenwriter, soldier, and former political prisoner Oleh Sentsov, according to UNIAN. Oleh Sentsov… Continue Reading
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Russians strike Kharkiv with guided bomb, casualties reported
During an air raid alert in Kharkiv, an explosion was heard as Russian forces struck the city with a guided aerial bomb. This was reported by an Ukrinform correspondent. According to Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov, the Russian forces carried out the strike with a… Continue Reading
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Austin: Putin cannot defeat Ukraine, even with North Korean support
Austin: Putin cannot defeat Ukraine, even with North Korean support – Euromaidan Press … Continue Reading
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Spain battles deadliest flooding disaster in decades as death toll rises
Rescue operations under way after deadly flash flooding in Spain Spain is enduring its worst flooding disaster in decades, with at least 95 people dead and dozens more missing, after huge rains swept the eastern province of Valencia and beyond. Torrential rain on Tuesday triggered flash floods… Continue Reading
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Low-level lead poisoning is still pervasive in the US and globally
Chronic, low-level lead poisoning is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease in adults and cognitive deficits in children, even at levels previously thought to be safe, according to a new paper by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, Simon Fraser University in Canada, and… Continue Reading
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Long-term benefits of weight-loss surgery in young people
Young people with severe obesity who underwent weight-loss surgery at age 19 or younger continued to see sustained weight loss and resolution of common obesity-related comorbidities 10 years later, according to results from a large clinical study funded by the National Institutes of Health… Continue Reading
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Ukraine increases support for EU decisions on Common Foreign and Security Policy
Ukraine has all the necessary tools to engage with the EU’s Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) and the Common Security and Defense Policy (CSDP) and has been increasing political support for decisions in these areas. This update is part of the Ukraine… Continue Reading
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Researchers have a new tool to fight illegal wildlife trading – giant rats!
The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week – from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter The world’s largest rats could help conservationists in the ongoing fight… Continue Reading
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Cillian Murphy film a ‘complex tale’ of a different Ireland
Oscar-winning actor Cillian Murphy has said his new film Small Things Like These shows an Ireland that was “a different country”. The film is based on Claire Keegan’s 2021 Booker-shortlisted story and tells the story of a Wexford man, coal merchant Bill Furlong, who uncovers a terrible scene at… Continue Reading
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