World
Exploding batteries start catastrophic S Korea factory fire
US, World
US, allies argue with Russian-North Korean alliance
US, allies argue with Russian-North Korean alliance
The United States and its Asia-Pacific allies have sharply condemned Russia and North Korea’s newly stated military partnership. On Monday, the United States, South Korea, and Japan issued a statement expressing “grave concern” about the defence accord struck last week during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s well-publicized official visit to North…
Drop all accusations against the CUNY 22!
On the evening of April 26, Mumia Abu-Jamal visited the City University of New York (CUNY) Gaza Solidarity Encampment. CUNY students and workers, as well as our Harlem neighbours, gathered around the flagpole in the centre of the campsite to hear Mumia speak in solidarity with the protesting students, the…
Eight Israeli troops die in Gaza as Palestinian dead toll ‘passes 37,000’
The troops were slain early Saturday morning while driving in a convoy after participating in a midnight battle against Hamas. The Israeli military confirmed that eight Israeli troops were killed inside Gaza. On Saturday morning, an explosion occurred in the southern city of Rafah, killing the military members.
BUSINESS
- Netflix will drop 16 smart TVs next month. Is YOURS listed?Netflix stated that its app will no longer work on some smart TVs beginning next month, forcing consumers to add a streaming device to stay connected. The world’s most extensive streaming service announced that consumers will be unable to access the service on a number of obsolete Sony TVs manufactured in 2014. Users who wish to keep their devices the same in order to preserve access must pay between $20 and $50 for an Amazon Fire TV Stick, Roku, or Chromecast with Google TV.
- Voters want energy bill reduction for vulnerable housesVoters have urged the future administration to assist the most vulnerable with their energy expenses. According to the advocacy organization Warm This Winter, over two-thirds (57%) of the population wants to see a social tariff introduced to provide cheaper energy to people in true need. While 32% were undecided or did not know whether they supported the measures, only 11% rejected them.
- EU threatening 38% tariffs on Chinese electric cars from JulyThe EU disregards the wishes of its main electric car producers and plans to levy more tariffs on Chinese imports, claiming they threaten “economic injury.”. According to a provisional finding by the European Commission, China’s electric vehicles may face additional EU tariffs of up to 38% beginning next month because they get “unfair” state subsidies.
- Badenoch meets Kretinsky next week for Royal Mail offerDaniel Kretinsky, the Czech oligarch who has negotiated a £3.7bn acquisition of International Distribution Services, will engage in discussions with Kemi Badenoch, the business secretary. The business secretary, Kemi Badenoch, is scheduled to meet with the Czech tycoon who is on the brink of becoming the first foreign proprietor of Royal Mail in its 500-year history next week.
- Gas prices peak since December but oil prices fallAlthough a critical gas pipeline operator cautions that a fracture could significantly affect supply, drivers can take comfort in the fact that Brent crude oil has fallen below $80 per barrel. The wholesale costs of natural gas in Europe have reached their highest levels since December of last year, which threatens future increases in energy bills. However, drivers may shortly receive additional fuel relief due to a decline in oil prices.
- M&G drops rescue plan challenge, saving SuperdryThe news that the landlord of its flagship store will not formally attempt to obstruct a restructuring proposal has boosted the struggling fashion chain. The proprietor of Superdry’s flagship store has withdrawn from a challenge to its rescue plan, granting the struggling London-listed fashion chain a reprieve.
World
Exploding batteries start catastrophic S Korea factory fire
A large factory fire in South Korea occurred after multiple lithium batteries burst, killing at least 22 people. The fire…
US, World
US, allies argue with Russian-North Korean alliance
The United States and its Asia-Pacific allies have sharply condemned Russia and North Korea’s newly stated military partnership. On Monday,…
Money
Mortgages cost £400 more each month since last election
According to data, first-time buyers are paying £400 more monthly on mortgage repayments than before the last general election. According…
Travel, US
Boeing should be charged by US prosecutors
Prosecutors in the United States are proposing that Boeing face criminal charges after determining that the plane manufacturer violated a…
Sports
A ‘test against the best’ awaits Steve Borthwick’s England in New Zealand
Steve Borthwick argues that the days of England rugby teams becoming cannon fodder in New Zealand are passed as his…
UK
Accident left Princess Anne hospitalized with minor bruises and concussion
According to Buckingham Palace, the King has been informed of Princess Anne’s injuries and wishes her a “speedy recovery” with…
A test can detect dementia nine years before it strikes, say scientists
Why a mastectomy may not work as well as lump removal
Shock data indicates college student PTSD cases increased in 5 years
Care home outbreaks increase UK norovirus infections by 75%
Shaping Tomorrow The Future of Renewable Energy
Renewable energy is no longer just a buzzword—it’s a necessity for a sustainable future. With the world grappling with climate change and depleting fossil fuel reserves, renewable energy sources offer a viable solution to meet our energy needs sustainably.
Clean electricity can triple by 2030: International Energy Agency
The world’s foremost independent energy analyst has declared that the global objective to treble electricity production from clean sources, such as solar and wind power, by 2030 is “ambitious but achievable.” In Dubai last December, the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change convened nearly 200 countries, including the world’s largest emitters, to commit to that objective.
Afghan flash flooding claim at least fifty lives
Officials report that at least fifty persons have perished in flash floods in central Afghanistan that were triggered by heavy rainfall. Several others, according to authorities in the province of Ghor, are missing after fleeing to higher ground for protection mere minutes before the floodwaters struck. Additionally, the inundation reportedly caused the demise of thousands of cattle, the destruction of approximately 2,000 dwellings, and extensive damage to many more.
Untreated sewage illegally piped into Windermere
Due to a defect, millions of liters of untreated sewage were forcibly discharged into one of the most renowned lakes in England. In February, United Utilities underestimated the extent of the unlawful pollution in Windermere, Lake District, by ten hours before notifying the Environment Agency thirteen hours after the incident had begun.
Clean energy nearing fossil fuel phaseout
For the first time this year, renewable energy will reduce fossil fuels’ dominant share in the global electricity market. This is the primary conclusion of Ember, a prominent London-based energy think tank, which published its first comprehensive Global Electricity Review analyzing data from 215 countries on Wednesday.
Singles as happy or happier than married couples
According to scientific research, there is no discernible difference in happiness or health between married and single individuals. Researchers compared the mental and physical health of individuals who were married and those who had never exchanged vows. The University of California researchers stated that there was “little evidence” that marriage improved long-term wellbeing.