The Hamburg frigate departs from Germany’s Wilhelmshaven on a five-month mission to enforce a UN arms embargo. A German frigate carrying 250 soldiers has departed at the start of a five-month mission as part of the European Union efforts to
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Fyre Festival merchandise up for auction
The Fyre Festival was billed as a luxury weekend in the Bahamas, attended by celebrities and influencers alike. But the 2017 event became infamous after thousands of partygoers were left stranded without sufficient food, water or proper accommodation. With organiser
Dangerous heat wave forecast for south-west US
US weather forecasters have issued warnings of a potentially life-threatening heat wave over the weekend in south-western areas of the country. The National Weather Service (NWS) said temperatures could reach 50C (122F) in southern California on Saturday. Parts of Utah,
France to impose on-the-spot fines for drugs use
France will introduce on-the-spot fines nationwide for drug users, particularly targeting cannabis, from September. The move comes amid concerns about drug-related violence and was announced by PM Jean Castex on a trip to Nice, which has seen weeks of unrest.
Long weekend frost advisory issued for all of Nova Scotia
Get those plants and crops covered up, Nova Scotia is expected to see frost over Saturday night and into Sunday morning. The entire province is under a frost advisory issued by Environment Canada. Source: Read Full Article
India CO2 emissions fall for first time in decades
India’s CO2 emissions have fallen for the first time in four decades – and not just as a result of the country’s coronavirus lockdown. Falling electricity use and competition from renewables had weakened the demand for fossil fuels even before
Six die in clashes at Afghan food aid protest
At least six people were killed when protesters angry at the distribution of food aid clashed with security forces in western Afghanistan, officials say. The violence began after demonstrators gathered in Firozkoh, the capital of Ghor province, to complain about
Latest on the spread of the coronavirus around the world
(Reuters) – Reported cases of the coronavirus have crossed 2.62 million globally and 183,761 people have died, according to a Reuters tally as of 0200 GMT on Thursday. DEATHS AND INFECTIONS * For an interactive graphic tracking the global spread,
Latest on the spread of the coronavirus around the world
(Reuters) – Reported cases of the coronavirus have crossed 2.23 million globally and 151,657 people have died, according to a Reuters tally as of 0200 GMT on Saturday. DEATHS AND INFECTIONS * For an interactive graphic tracking the global spread,