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‘Outpouring of unity in Spain as anger grows over slow response to floods’
”This is my city, I have to help” – Veronica Briz, volunteer helper in Valencia Amidst the shock and trauma in Valencia, the outpouring of solidarity is growing by the day. At a museum building in the city centre, vast numbers of volunteers were queuing up to receive supplies – buckets, mops,… Continue Reading
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MoD to engage veterans in demining campaign
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is expanding employment opportunities in the field of humanitarian demining to involve veterans and persons with disabilities. That’s according to the ministry’s press service, Ukrinform reports. One of the main objectives of… Continue Reading
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How a PhD Student Discovered a Lost Mayan City From Hundreds of Miles Away
A new Mayan city, lost in the dense jungle of southern Mexico for centuries, has been discovered from the computer of a PhD student hundreds of miles away. This is the story of how he did it. The settlement, named Valeriana after a nearby freshwater lagoon, has all the characteristics of a… Continue Reading
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Russian victory would cost Germany 10 to 20 times more than aid to Ukraine
The price of a Russian victory will be times higher for Germany than helping Ukraine win over Russia in the ongoing war. This was assessed by economists from the Kiel Institute of World Economy (IfW Kiel), reports Ukrinform. Germany’s support for Ukraine is insignificant… Continue Reading
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Researchers found an incredible way to stop nightmares
We don’t really understand why we dream. It’s something scientists have been baffled by for decades. However, researchers may have found a simple way to stop nightmares. A 2022 study, which focused on 36 patients diagnosed with a nightmare disorder, shows that we can use two simple… Continue Reading
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US citizen claims two-year intelligence activity against Ukraine
Russian state news agency RIA Novosti reported on 2 November that Russian security forces have extracted US citizen Daniel Martindale from “territory controlled by Ukrainian armed forces.” According to the report, Martindale had been providing Moscow with coordinates of Ukrainian… Continue Reading
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Damage in Kyiv as Russian drone debris rains down on Ukrainian capital
Air raid sirens wailed over five hours in Kyiv as Russian drones rained down on the capital. Continue Reading
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COP16 fizzles out as rich countries block global nature fund – POLITICO
Oscar Soria with the Common Initiative called it a “unique funding mechanism,” but said its voluntary status could be a problem. “The mechanism’s effectiveness will likely depend on the global community’s willingness to support it and on corporate recognition of the value in participating… Continue Reading
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US election explained: Controversies overshadow final pitch for president
Boyd Wagner is Euronews’ US politics analyst and head of polling. In his video series on the US election, he explores the latest news from the campaigns, what the most recent polling data tells us, and what to expect as Americans go to vote on 5 November. ADVERTISEMENT In the final… Continue Reading
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Ukraine initiates two-year 5G testing program in three cities
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved changes to radio frequency regulations enabling 5G testing in three Ukrainian cities, Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said on 1 November. Accoridgn to Fedorov, during the pilot project, Ukraine will verify the technology’s… Continue Reading
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