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Gaza: Death toll surges to 34,735 martyrs
Israeli offensive in Rafah would mean more civilian suffering, deaths: UN refugee agency
26 killed as Israeli warplanes strike several houses in Rafah
UNRWA: Any Israeli attack on Rafah will worsen the tragedy of the civilians and exacerbate the famine
Israeli Airstrikes Bomb UNRWA Building, Schools in Gaza 
UNICEF warns of 'imminent new disaster' for 600,000 Palestinian children in Rafah
Children in Gaza Are Suffering From Prolonged Trauma and Starvation, Doctor Says
Canadian doctors are being tapped for evidence in war crimes case against Israel
News of Mass Graves Isn’t Much News to US Outlets
NYT Not Much Concerned About Israel’s Mass Murder of Journalists
Another Palestinian journalist killed in Gaza, death toll rises to 142 since 7 October
Family says al-Shifa doctor was tortured to death in Israeli prison
Rafah comes under IDF shelling
International Criminal Court slams threats after considering arrest warrants for Israeli war criminals
War on Gaza: The ICC must seize this moment to hold Israel accountable
US again fails to bring cease-fire to Gaza, 'more civilian casualties unavoidable if Israel attacks Rafah'
US munition used in Israeli air strike that killed health workers in Lebanon, says report
Borrell calls for immediate "humanitarian ceasefire" in Gaza & delivery of aid
Unlawful and Catastrophic’: IDF Begins Forced Evacuation of Rafah
Hamas says seeks ‘comprehensive truce' as Israel hell-bent on war, blockade
UN experts ‘appalled’ by Israeli military’s sexual violence against Palestinian women
Hamas says seeks ‘comprehensive truce' as Israel hell-bent on war, blockade
Israel arrests 25 more Palestinians in West Bank raids
Australian health professional faces discipline on bogus antisemitism charges
Gaza reconstruction could take 80 years; damage unseen since World War II
Malaysia draws fire for hosting Israel’s weapons suppliers at defence expo
How Britain shields Israel from war crime charges
UK Slammed for Silence on Israel's Planned Offensive in Rafah
Gaza Strip: UN Demands More Humanitarian Access
OIC urges member states to sanction Israel, halt arms export
Microsoft and Google have been working closely with the Israeli military's Computer Services Directorate for years
Campus Protests Over Gaza Open a Pandora’s Box for Wall Street Megabanks that Underwrote $8 Billion of Israel’s Bonds
US authorities ignore students' right to hold different opinion — Indian expert
Around 2,500 arrested at pro-Palestinian rallies at US universities
United front of Democrats and Republicans back escalation of police attacks on campus protests against genocide in Gaza
Columbia crackdown led by university prof doubling as NYPD spook
US Crackdown on Pro-Palestinian Campus Protests Denounced
'A battle scene': The brutality of police raids at Columbia University and CCNY
As Peace Protests Are Violently Suppressed, CNN Paints Them as Hate Rallies
After Raids, NYPD Denied Student Protesters Water and Food in Jail
Police clear Gaza solidarity encampment at University of Southern California
Students stage pro-Palestine occupations at five more UK universities
Ghent students occupy university building in climate and Gaza protest
Bangladeshi students march in support of Palestine
Historic student movement for Gaza reaches Canada 
Eager for Progress’ – Spain, Ireland Discuss Recognizing a Palestinian State
The Biden Administration's Hypocrisy On World Press Freedom Day
From Gaza to Guantanamo: The Horrors of Western Imperialism
Zelensky Hypocritically Uses Religious Rhetoric While The Orthodox Church Is Persecuted In Ukraine
Japanese volunteer explains why he is fighting on Russia’s side against Ukraine
British citizen explains why he joined Russian army (VIDEO)
US concocting latest counter-offensive narrative to justify aid to Kiev — DPR head
America’s Wal-Martification of War
Lockheed Martin, Raytheon Applaud $95 Billion Supplemental Arms Package
US Forces EU to Disrupt Relations With China to Europe's Detriment
EU Officials Eye Bailout Fund as Source of ‘Cheap Loans to Buy Weapons’ - Report
West's 'Interest' in Peaceful Use of Outer Space Hypocrisy, Double Standards - Russian UN Envoy
Anti-Russian Sanctions Go Off the Rails as Latvia Seeks Exemption to Make Its Soviet-Era Trains Run
Nigerian statesmen warn about hosting American troops
How China’s Naval Strategy Exposes Decades Of America’s Sinophobic Lies
Average Americans More Likely to Be Shut Out of Government Records Process
Nesting in Australia: Indian Spy Rings Take Root
----Syria
Syrians Block US Military Convoy In Al-Hasakah
----Yemen
Exclusive: Yemen Braces For Impending Massive US-Led Air and Ground Campaign
EU naval mission says 'most powerful systems' fail to confront Yemenis: German media
Yemen’s armed forces to target Israel-bound ships anywhere within their reach
----Lebanon
Hezbollah says it fired dozens of missiles at Israeli base in Golan Heights
----De-dollarization
BRICS to Create a Central Bank to Issue its Native Currency
Russia – Ukraine
Military Situation On Ukrainian Frontlines On May 6, 2024 (Map Update)
Russian Forces Repelled Attack Of Ukrainian Unmanned Boats In Crimea
The Pace Of The Russian Offensive Is Discouraging To The Ukrainian Army
In Photos: Kiev’s Fake Victory On Dnieper Islands
Multiple dead in Ukrainian drone raid on Belgorod Region – governor
Russia makes new gains in Ukraine’s Kharkov Region – MOD
Russia destroys Ukrainian drones in Black Sea (VIDEO)
Russia increases gasoline output by 4.5%, diesel - by 3.7% last week
Putin: Russia's 2023 Economic Growth Beat Global Rates Despite External Economic Aggression
Russia proposes its own draft of UNSC resolution on ending arms race in space
Russia’s National Wealth Fund totals $139.6 bln as of May 1 — finance ministry
Sales of new passenger cars in Russia up 81.2% in April to 137,000
Chevrons with the flag of France were found on the body of a mercenary liquidated in the LPR
Scholz revealed EU plans to use Russian assets for the needs of Ukraine
In response to threats from the West, Russia conducts exercises with tactical nuclear weapons
Japanese volunteer joins Russian unit fighting against Ukraine
Macron Deployed French Foreign Legion To Ukraine, Claims Former US Official
Russian security service thwarts alleged Kiev-orchestrated terror plot
EU state needs spare parts from Russia to keep public transport running – media
Over 100 Ukrainians blocked from leaving country every day – border service
Six more Ukrainians drown trying to flee abroad – media
Killers of Sputnik Donbass Correspondent Russell Bentley Must Not Go Unpunished - Kiselev
Zelensky Will Soon Lack Legitimacy, Russia Says
Ukrainian man disguised as woman caught trying to escape to Romania
Western leaders are ‘infantile morons’ – Medvedev
India defends energy trade with Russia despite Western pressure
China
French businesses upbeat on China market
China-Russia Expo offers dynamic platform for boosting trade, economic cooperation: MOFCOM
Xi says there is no such thing as "China's overcapacity"
GT Voice: Probe of China's shipyards sign of American peers' bleak future
GLOBALink | Participation in BRI boosts Serbia's overall development: minister
Counter-espionage regulations effectively safeguard security in 3 years: Ministry of State Security
China's relationship with the PICs will not be affected by US smears: experts
China causing de-industrialization in EU – von der Leyen
Xi refuses to back Zelensky’s unilateral ‘peace conference’
China calls on US to stop supporting Taiwan
China sees nearly 300 mln domestic tourist trips during May Day holiday
Xi starts state visit to France, commends bilateral relations
Cuba's visa-free policy for Chinese nationals leads to rocketing tourism searches
Philippine President Turns Down Proposal to Use Water Cannons Against Chinese Vessels
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Chinese Companies for Alleged Support of Russian Military
Iran
Cooperation with IAEA within safeguards atop Iran's agenda
VEEP: Iran-Iraq Alliance Not Beneficial to Enemies
Iran top nuclear negotiator meets with IAEA chief
Official: Hundreds of buildings Destroyed in recent fire in northern Iranian village 
EU urges China to help curb Iran's drone and missile output
Iran ready to share atomic energy technologies with other countries — AEOI chief
World
Brazen Anti-Muslim rhetoric by Modi belies his sab ka sath, sab ka vikas claims, and recalls his rabid Gujarat past
World Peace Council met in Cuba
Brazil: Death Toll Hits 85 From Floods
Arizona wants to mine uranium near the Grand Canyon. Tribal nations are fighting back.
Argentine Student Movement Erupts Against Milei’s Adjustment
EU member states push to outsource migration procedures to non-EU countries
Floods cause widespread devastation in Kenya
Kenyan government distributes food aid to people displaced by floods
Record ¥4.4 Billion in Lost Cash Handed in to Tokyo Police in 2023
Journalists at Italy’s RAI strike in protest at Meloni’s government
Haiti: Another Week with Port and Airport Closed
Saudi Arabia posts 3.3-bln-USD deficit in Q1
Chad Votes for President after Three Years of Military Rule
Palestine - Israel
Military Situation In Palestine On May 6, 2024 (Map Update)
Hamas say its forces fully prepared to defend Rafah
Iraqi fighters hit several Israeli military bases, Leviathan gas platform
Four Israeli Troops Killed By Al-Qassam Rocket Attack
Bahraini-based resistance group claims responsibility for drone attack on Israel port 
Hamas accepts Qatari-Egyptian proposal for Gaza ceasefire, throwing the ball to Israel's court
US
Boeing Admits That Its Employees Falsified Aircraft Records for 787 Dreamliner
Another Former Boeing Employee on 737 program dies
Boeing’s first astronaut launch called off due to faulty valve
Absurd!’: US Billionaires Pay Lower Tax Rate Than Working Class for First Time
The Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Forecast for 2025 Was Just Updated, and It Comes With Bad News
The White House Correspondents' Dinner Scholarship Facade
AIPAC Is Secretly Intervening in Portland’s Congressional Race to Take Down Susheela Jayapal, Sources Say
Wall Street’s Megabanks Have Trillions of Dollars Off-Balance Sheet
Judge fines Trump again in criminal trial, warns of jail time
Vegan - Animal Rights
Orangutan in the wild applied medicinal plant to heal its own injury
Fields of filth: factory farms committing thousands of environmental breaches
Air pollution surging across poultry ‘megafarming’ hotspots
DDT pollutants found in deep sea fish off Los Angeles coast
Costa Rican authorities strengthen skills to combat illegal wildlife trade
Hundreds of animal rights activists mark World Day for Animals in Laboratories
How Factory Farming Exploits Female Reproductive Systems, Explained
Twelve horses died around the Kentucky Derby last year. Little has changed since | Elizabeth Banicki
It’s getting worse’: US failing to stem tide of harmful farm pollutants
Noem defends telling story about killing dog in new book
CITES halts Ecuador’s shark trade; trafficking persists amid lack of transparency
7 Animal Mother-Child Bonds That Take Protectiveness to the Next Level
New Research on Animal Communication Shows Their Cultures Are Often Complex and Cumulative
Vegan dogs fed ‘nutritionally-sound diets’ are as healthy as those fed meat, finds new study
The Complete Guide to Chinese Cooking Sauces: From Hoisin to Char Siu
Odd Burger Announces Opening of 3 New Canadian Restaurants Bringing Total to 16 Locations
Planted Expo, North America’s Largest Plant-Based Event, Celebrates 10th Consecutive Year
Waitrose Expands PlantLiving Range to Meet Demand for Less Processed Plant-Based Foods
THIS Launches Hyper-Realistic Plant-Based Chicken Thighs With Seaweed “Skin”
Oshi Inc to Present Latest Plant-Based Cooked Salmon Fillet at National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago
Maia Farms Secures $2.3M to Advance Climate Positive Food with Highly Nutritious Mycoprotein
Mind Blown by The Plant Based Seafood Co. Arrives at 80 Wegmans Locations
Does Meat Really Provide All Nutrients You Need? Top Carnivore Myths Debunked
Plant-Based Sashimi: Faux Seafood Options Gaining Acceptance Among Consumers
The Vegetarian Butcher launches ‘Cod Almighty’ flaky vegan battered cod
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Vegan Banana Bread
Jackfruit Vegan ‘Tuna’ and Sweetcorn Pasta Salad
Creamy Vegan Mushroom Tagliatelle
Morrocan Style Quinoa Salad [Vegan]
Khichari [Vegan]
This ‘Egg’ Salad Sandwich Is An Easy And Nutritious Vegan Lunch
Eco
China dominating soaring global clean tech industry
Investor Nuns’ Shareholder Resolutions Aim to Stop Wall Street Financing of Fossil Fuel Development on Indigenous Lands
Bayer Seeks Reapproval of Pesticide That Federal Courts Have Twice Banned for Causing Widespread Damage
Shell Sold Millions of 'Phantom' Carbon Credits
Oil Companies Contaminated a Family Farm. The Courts and Regulators Let the Drillers Walk Away.
The problem with forcing people back to the office? All the carbon emissions.
In Brazil, half a century of salt mining sinks a city, displacing thousands
Extreme Drought in Philippines Reveals Centuries-Old Town
Researchers propose use of cesium, rubidium for hydrogen batteries
Pakistan records its wettest April since 1961 - experts say climate change is to blame
Mining ‘Critical Minerals’ in Eastern Europe and Central Asia Rife With Rights Abuses
China Air Pollution Data Center launched to combat evolving complexity of air quality challenges
A rare burst of billions of cicadas will rewire our ecosystems for years to come
Earthquakes are moving northeast in Midland Basin of Texas, scientists find
Antarctic Wildlife Faces Increased UV Exposure as Ozone Hole Expands
Tesla cuts even more workers as unsold inventory stacks up
India EV Sales to Rise 66% in 2024 After Nearly Doubling in 2023
Build Green’ Bill Seeks a Clean Shift in Transportation Spending
Bumblebee Nests May Be Overheating With Rising Global Temperatures, Study Finds
Climate Justice Groups Confront Chevron on San Francisco Bay
Treaty Negotiations Should See Plastics for What They Are: An Ocean Justice Crisis
EPA finally takes on abandoned coal ash ponds — but it might be too late
Technology
Supply Chain Breaches Up 68% Year Over Year, According to DBIR
Scientists could make blazing-fast 6G using curving light rays
Novel attack against virtually all VPN apps neuters their entire purpose
The Cheyenne supercomputer is up for sale
Across China: Young engineers become tech backbone of world's highest bridge
Stealing cookies: Researchers describe how to bypass modern authentication
Iranian Cyberspies Hit Targets with New Backdoors
Poof! Trader Loses $68 Million Worth Of Funds In A New Wallet Blunder
A dangerous new malware is targeting Macs of all kinds
China Hacked Ministry of Defence, Sky News Learns
Russian hackers target EU countries using a simple Microsoft Outlook security flaw
Science
Chicago Museum Unveils the 'Most Important Fossil Ever Discovered': the Feathered Dinosaur Archaeopteryx
Meet Shanidar Z, a Neanderthal Woman Who Walked the Earth 75,000 Years Ago
Killer Asteroid Hunters Spot 27,500 Overlooked Space Rocks
Venus has almost no water. A new study may reveal why
World's largest deinonychosaur footprints found in East China
Radio astronomers bypass Earth's atmosphere with new calibration technique
Teens who discovered new way to prove Pythagoras' theorem uncover more proofs
'Lost' satellite found after orbiting undetected for 25 years
This Ancient Building May Have Served as a Rest Stop for an Egyptian Pharaoh's Army
New black hole visualization takes viewers beyond the brink
Iron Age necropolis that predates Rome unearthed near Naples
Scientists Propose New Way To Search for Dark Matter
Art - Culture
Scholars recreate shell paintings dating back over two millennia
Dominica Hosts Jazz and Creole Festival
Spain's Prado Museum Will Showcase a Lost Caravaggio That Nearly Sold for Under $2,000
Health
Plant-Based Diets Slow Progression Of Prostate Cancer, Study Suggests
The Hidden Health Risks of Indoor Air Pollution from Household Cleaners
Air Pollution Linked to Increased Severity of Menopause Symptoms
Toxic PFAS Linked to Higher Cardiovascular Disease Mortality
Eat These 5 Science-Backed Foods to Help Boost Your Memory
Millions were booted from Medicaid: The insurers gained Medicaid revenue anyway
Gas and propane stoves linked to 50k cases of childhood asthma, study finds
Alzheimer's disease may be inherited more often than previously known
----COVID
Thousands Believe Covid Vaccines Harmed Them. Is Anyone Listening?
Censorship
The Antisemitism Awareness Act is a full frontal assault on free speech
Wave of Legislation Seeks to Penalize Criticism of Israel as Antisemitism
Romney and Blinken Admit Tiktok Ban Sought to Censor Gaza News
Argentine Government Removes teleSUR’s Signal From Open Digital Television Grid
'Desperate move': Israel's Al Jazeera shutdown condemned by social media users
Israel's Al Jazeera Ban Slams The Door On Freedom Of The Press
Enforcing Silence on Genocide
The U.S. House Version Of KOSA: Still A Censorship Bill
Privacy
Ensuring Privacy in the Age of AI: Exploring Solutions for Data Security and Anonymity in AI
They Exposed an Israeli Spyware Firm. Now the Company Is Badgering Them in Court.
Proton Mail Discloses User Data Leading to Arrest in Spain
Where free will, mental privacy inform protection of 'neuro rights'
Positive News
Venezuela: Gov’t Delivers 4.9M Homes, Unveils Women-led Housing Project
China’s waste sorting achievements showcased for foreign media
One Of The World’s Rarest Fish Has Best Breeding Season For 25 Years



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Barclays has 'increased' Israel arms trade investments
54 Palestinian martyrs in 6 Israeli massacres in Gaza over the past 24 hours
Baby saved from dying mother’s womb killed by Israeli strike on Rafah
Israel attacks Rafah, sparking anger after it rejected latest ceasefire proposal
Zionist Aviation Leaves Blood Baths in Rafah
Textbook war crime
How Israeli control of Rafah crossing will cut vital aid lifeline to Palestinians
Israeli captain: ‘We have to stop aid if we want to win’
Israel targets aid storage facilities in Gaza’s Rafah
UNICEF: 600,000 children in Rafah at risk of a ‘new imminent disaster’
Oxfam: Israeli invasion of Rafah would be ‘catastrophic’
Catastrophic Hunger’ – UNRWA Says Aid Interruption at Rafah Crossing Will Halt Humanitarian Response
Cannot Be Justified’ – South Africa Says Forced Displacement of Rafah Residents Unlawful 
Systematic Bloody Campaign’ – Saudi Arabia Slams Israel’s Rafah Ground Invasion
Russian Bogdanov says Operation in Rafah could turn into humanitarian catastrophe
Attack on Rafah is Part of Israeli Criminal Policy: Venezuela
China Asks Israel to Stop Its Offensive Against Rafah
Hamas: Attack on Rafah shows occupiers intend to foil agreement
Turkiye says Israeli attack on Rafah shows it not acting in good faith
Israel army takes Philadelphi Corridor on Egypt-Gaza border for 1st time since 2005
Patients and medics flee major Rafah hospital
Gaza: Sick and wounded civilians are unable to travel through Rafah crossing
Israeli attack on Rafah has US blessing – media
As Israel Begins “Final Phase” of Genocide, Biden Slams Pro-Palestine Protests
Biden Is Deeply Concerned About Israel’s Behavior, Media Claims
House GOP drafts ICC sanctions as "precaution" against Israel arrest warrants
26 EU member states call on Netanyahu for a ceasefire
Hamas delegation in Cairo to follow up on ceasefire deal
Jordan FM slams int’l community’s failure to prevent more Israeli crimes in Gaza
Belgium PM calls on European states to impose economic sanctions on Israel
Israel’s brutality against Palestinians draws on British rule
Blackout Imposed on Israeli Military Aircraft in U.K.
Hamas Returns Delegation to Cairo to Continue Ceasefire Talks
Another USA gov official QUITS over Gaza - Hala Rharrit
Venezuela’s Maduro Criticizes US Hypocrisy After Crackdown on Students
Spanish University Students Protest in Favor of Palestine
Dutch Police Violently Attack a Pro-Palestinian Demonstration
Ex-Israeli special forces agent says he went 'undercover' at UCLA protest encampment
Virginia state police assault peaceful anti-genocide protesters at Charlotesville
French police disperse pro-Palestine rally outside Paris university
Australian PM Albanese backs Zionist witch hunt against anti-genocide protesters
Pro-Palestine student protests spread to Nordic nations
Western media tries to frame pro-Palestine protesters racist
University Students in Mexico Launch Gaza Solidarity Encampment, Call for BDS
NYPD’s Raid on Columbia Cost Hundreds of Thousands in Overtime Alone. The Crackdown Will End Up Costing Millions.
Police clear protesters from Swiss university as Gaza demonstrations spread
France and China call for Palestinian state
U.S. financial system enables environmental crime 
Sikh leaders welcome arrests in Canada activist killing, but questions loom
After Positioning Military Biolabs Around the Globe, US Officials Urge Biodefense Buildup
US Assembles 'Squad' of Allies to Counter China
Whistleblower David McBride to Be Sentenced
US intelligence agencies say Putin ‘didn’t order’ murder of Alexei Navalny, Wall Street Journal reports
Ukrainian Energy Company Linked To Biden Investigated For Financing Terrorism
Austria’s OMV AG Sued for Abetting War Crimes in South Sudan
European Parliament MEPs Earning Millions from Side Jobs
Venezuelan Prosecutor's Office Reveals PDVSA-Crypto Financiers
----Syria
Military Situation In Syria On May 7, 2024 (Map Update)
----Yemen
The Houthis say they have received "tempting" offers from the US
Yemen’s Houthis Ramp Up Attacks on Merchant Ships After Dismantling Suspected US-Israeli Spy Network
----Lebanon
Hezbollah attacks Israel military sites near Lebanon border
----De-dollarization
Prepare for US Dollar Collapse, IMF Warns
Russia – Ukraine
Military Situation On Ukrainian Frontlines On May 7, 2024 (Map Update)
Russian Strikes Reported In Sumy Region, DPR
Russian Flags Waving In Kislovka, Kharkiv Region
In Video: Ukrainian Army Lost Another Abrams Tank Near Avdeevka
Ukraine's Total Military Casualties in Donetsk Reach Up to 1,165 in Past Day - MoD
Russia to Boost the Military Base in Port Sudan
African state signs defense deal with Russia
Ukrainian Defences In Tatters Due To Corruption And A Lack Of Funding
Putin sworn in at Kremlin ceremony (VIDEO)
President Putin’s Inaugural Address Highlighted Change Of Eras In Russian Politics
Russian Government Resigns Following Putin's Inauguration
Full Video: Putin’s Speech After Taking Oath as Russia’s President
Xi Refuses to Back A Unilateral Ukraine Peace Conference
US Bid to ‘Strategically Weaken’ Russia Backfired, Creating Army Adapted for Postindustrial Warfare
Chinese Ambassador Zhang Hanhui: China and Russia are solving the payment problem
Putin instructed to increase the minimum wage to 35,000 rubles by 2030
Moscow terror attack mastermind is abroad – FSB
Latin America has become Phosagro's largest export market
Russia will test the Stretta laser system in April
High-Ranked Ukrainian Security Officers Detained For Preparing Attempt On Zelensky
EU suggests new option to tap Russian money – Politico
Ukrainians risk jail for filming mobilization
The union of Moscow and Minsk causes envy, said the head of the Belarusian Foreign Ministry
China
There’s a careful plan behind Xi’s European tour
China's next defense buildup: mandatory military training for students
GLOBALink | Chinese modernization provides alternative approach to development: experts
French reinsurer to boost investment in China
China signs 18 deals with France to expand economic cooperation, opening up wider for France, Europe
US approach to decouple from China is backfiring
Strong spending highlights vitality of China's economy
Xi arrives in Belgrade for state visit to Serbia
Xi highlights stronger cooperation, dialogue in France trip
Chinese cars accounted for 33% of world’s car sales in March 2024
China extends visa exemption for 12 countries to promote exchanges: spokesperson
China's Long March-6C rocket makes maiden flight
Iran
Pakistan won't give in to outside pressure on Iran gas pipeline: FM
Iran Widening Battlefront to Break Up Enemy: IRGC Chief
Iran’s Navy to Dispatch Research Team to Antarctic
Oil Industry Equipment Manufacturers Association Reports 710 Million Euros in Exports
Largest Joint Water Project of Iran, Azerbaijan to Come on Stream Soon
Iran, FAO Sign Agreement on A Joint Project for Producing Saffron
World
Pakistan set to spend above 50% of revenue on interest, IIF says
Polish judge who fled had access to classified documents: Tusk
Roma flocking to Switzerland for benefits using fake Ukrainian passports – media
German Far-Right EU Lawmaker's Brussels Office Raided in Spying Probe
Germany, France to send naval and air forces to Indo-Pacific
UK Labor Seeks to Thwart Sunak over Living-Standards Comeback
Togo's president signs law expected to extend his decades-long rule
From fossils to fuel: Energy potential of Mozambique's Maniamba Basin
Tunisia expels 400 sub-Saharan African migrants
Kenya continues forceful demolition of Nairobi informal settlements near rivers
Cuban President Diaz-Canel Arrives in Russia on a Working Visit
11 workers found alive beneath rubble after South Africa building collapse
Bleak milestone’: UN says 3 million forced to flee in Myanmar conflict
Brazil flooding death toll rises to 90 as more than 155,000 people displaced
UK's Rwanda plan pushes migrants to Ireland | The Irish are not happy
Belarus Begins Tactical Nuclear Weapons Inspection
Italy PM in Libya to sign deals part of "Mattei plan" for Africa
Palestine - Israel
Military Situation In Palestine On May 7, 2024 (Map Update)
Iraqi fighters hit several Israeli military bases, Leviathan gas platform
Iraq resistance strikes in Israeli port city
Hamas: Any military op in Rafah will harm negotiations
Hamas official confirms ceasefire proposal has 3 stages and prisoner exchanges
US has finished Gaza aid pier construction, Pentagon says
Israel hostage dies after succumbing to wounds due to Israeli shelling
US delaying major arms deliveries to Israel – WSJ
US
Boeing investigated over falsified plane records
DOJ to meet with families of Boeing victims as decision closes on if company violated prosecution deal
Emirates boss says unhappy with Boeing delays in fixing 777X problems
FDIC exposed in damning report
Social Security retirees face automatic cut in 9 years
US could stop funding UN over Palestine – Reuters
US Coast Guard Polar Icebreaker 5 Years Behind Schedule, $2Bln Over Budget
US Air Force fleet moves fighter jets from UAE to Qatar
Trump's federal classified docs trial date postponed indefinitely
Trump hush-money trial: Stormy Daniels describes being ‘startled’ by sexual encounter
Trump Desperately Tries to Toss Entire Case After Stormy Condom Detail
Vegan - Animal Rights
Emissions From Ag Are a Big Part of Climate Change — But Government Funding Lags Behind
Tyson Foods released 371 million pounds of pollution into U.S. waterways: report
Lack of US bird flu tracking in cows may raise risk of human infection
Controversial whale slaughter begins in Faroe Islands
Indonesian palm oil, Brazilian beef top contributors to U.S. deforestation exposure
Methane emissions: Australian cattle industry suggests shift from net zero target to ‘climate neutral’ approach
British woman admits role in global monkey torture network
Cargill Recalls 16,000 Pounds Of Beef Over Contamination Fears
Bullfighting firm in Seville to give free tickets to under-eights
Sperm Whale Communication Is Remarkably Similar to Human Language, Research Suggests
Evolving Intelligence: How Chimpanzees Master Tools Well Into Adulthood
3 spices you should always have in your kitchen for flavor and health
11 Must-Try Restaurants in Europe, From Athens’ Vegan Beat to Kraków’s Krowarzywa
Daiya Launches Dry Powdered Mac And Cheese
Plant Protein Maker BaiChuan Bio Tech Prepares for IPO in China
Chunk Foods Introduces Largest Plant-Based Meat Slab and Cubed Cuts at NRA Show
Lidl Belgium Drops Prices of Plant-Based Protein Products as Price Parity Trend Continues
Success of German Fermentation Summit Emphasises Role of Fermentation as a Future Food Technology
V-Label Seeks Members for Newly Established Advisory Board to Help Advance its Mission
Mexican Chain Tacotarian Debuts Shelf-Stable Vegan Taco Fillings Including Beyond Meat Birria
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Lemongrass Tofu Banh Mi [Vegan]
How To Make This ‘Superfood’ Stir Fry
Try This Classic Vegan Bolognese
Eco
World’s first wooden wind turbine blades installed in Germany
Using artificial ground reflectors to boost the efficacy of solar panels
Deep sea mining could be disastrous for marine animals
Indigenous leader’s killer is convicted in Brazil, but tensions over land remain
Renewable energy passes 30% of world’s electricity supply
Vermont just passed a 100% renewable electricity mandate
Majestic aurora colors skies above Russia in pink and green
Mazandaran regional water co. completes largest solar power plant in northern Iran
House passes bill to make it harder to regulate home appliance energy efficiency
Xiaomi can produce an SU7 every 76 seconds thanks to new production processes
False promises and phantom emissions’: How was Shell able to double its carbon credits in Canada?
The impact of seasonal, meteorological factors on PV plant performance
Sizewell C in Suffolk granted nuclear site licence
In South Africa, tiny primates could struggle to adapt to climate change
China launches new round of environmental inspections
At its fourth summit, 170 nations strive toward a global plastics treaty by 2025
This company just launched red solar panels to match terracotta tiled roofs
The first new US aluminum plant in decades plans big emissions cuts
Survey finds that 60 firms are responsible for half of plastic pollution
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Tongwei, Canadian Solar, JA Solar report earnings
The US is propping up gas while the world moves to renewable energy
Free-forming organelles help plants adapt to climate change
NASA Employs Satellite Technology to Safeguard Endangered Species’ Habitats
Plastic pollution talks end & Arctic peoples return home to a ‘sink’ of plastic
Huge mineral mapping project to help turn Australia into ‘renewable superpower’
ePack is a li'l urban semi-trailer truck – that you pedal
India’s renewable tenders hit 70 GW
Global solar manufacturing sector now at 50% utilization rate, says IEA
Study to explore storing hydrogen underground in Victoria
Oceans suffer from record-breaking year of heat
Decades of Damage: Humans Are Contaminating the Baltic Sea With Toxic Metals
Nature can’t run without parasites. What happens when they start to disappear?
Pro-business parties accused of holding back Indonesia’s Indigenous rights bill
America’s first hydrogen garbage truck arrives in Las Vegas
Rainfall allows Catalonia to ease water restrictions for first time since drought began
Looming power grid rules could make or break the US energy transition
Changan Auto Expects to Sign Off Investment in Huawei’s Smart Car Unit by End of August
Technology
Quantum breakthrough: World’s purest silicon brings scientists one step closer to scaling up quantum computers
TikTok and its Chinese owner sue US Government over "foreign adversary" law
Huawei breaks free from Google ecosystem with homegrown OS
A second life for discarded lithium-ion cells
Lightweight Dillo browser springs back to life, still doesn't care about JavaScript
A comprehensive list of 2024 tech layoffs
China refutes the UK's smear of its involvement in cyber attack
Ukraine complains that Russia ‘is dominating’ TikTok
US revokes some export licences for China’s Huawei
Computer scientists discover vulnerability in cloud server hardware used by AMD and Intel chips
Biden signs bill to protect children from online sexual abuse and exploitation
Z80s From the ’80s Had Futuristic Design
Experiment opens door for millions of qubits on one chip
Hackers can steal data by messing with a computer's processor
Harnessing Waste Heat Is the Latest Frontier in Data Center Efficiency
US Says North Korean Hackers Exploiting Weak DMARC Settings
US, UK Police Identify and Charge Russian Leader of LockBit Ransomware Gang
Linux can run on only 4MB of SRAM
Security flaw in popular proxy service leaves 50,000 hosts vulnerable
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Science
Roman-Era Ship Was Carrying Jugs Full of Fish Sauce When It Sank 1,700 Years Ago
Researchers discover three ingots made of Roman lead in Northern Córdoba
Japan captures 1st image of space debris from orbit, and it's spookily stunning
Scientists Discover New Property of Light
1,900-year-old Roman legionary fortress unearthed next to UK cathedral
The 16 Fastest Dinosaurs: The Speed Demons of the Mesozoic
Evidence of Ancient Human Activities Discovered in Lava Tube Caves
2,500-year-old Illyrian helmet found in burial mound likely caused 'awe in the enemy'
China's Chang'e-6 is carrying a surprise rover to the moon
Scientists synthesize diamond under moderate conditions with liquid metal
Art - Culture
The Enlightenment had its own internet: The Republic of Letters
Beethoven's hair contained toxic levels of lead
Laser vision is revealing centuries of unseen decay in masterpiece paintings
French Bakers Set a New World Record by Making a 461-Foot-Long Baguette
The Earliest Color Photos of Finland Taken by Sergey Prokudin-Gorsky in 1903
7 of the most BEAUTIFUL churches in Moscow (PHOTOS)
Health
Study: You’re breathing potential carcinogens inside your car
An Iowa farm county seeks answers amid cancer rates 50% higher than national average
Great Plains Tribes Face Unchecked Syphilis Outbreak as Federal Response Lags
Namibia makes huge progress in eliminating mother-to-child HIV transmission
----COVID
COVID-19 variants called ‘FLiRT’ continue to spread across the US, CDC says
AstraZeneca withdrawing Covid vaccine, months after admitting rare side effect
Censorship
Milei's TeleSUR Censorship Reflects Fear: President Maduro
Privacy
Europol’s declaration against end-to-end encryption reignites debate, sparks privacy concerns
Microsoft bans US police from using enterprise AI tool for facial recognition
New software trained on photographic database may allow facial recognition beneath the mask
Reference
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Positive News
Family of bears cools off in California pool: ‘They can take a dip whenever’
Students in Nairobi school hope bamboo wall will improve air quality
Arizona opens cooling centers to prevent heat-related deaths



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Rafah, Gaza - Relatives of Palestinians who were killed during overnight Israeli airstrikes on the Rafah refugee camp embrace next to wrapped bodies outside a hospital. The Israel Defense Forces said its ground troops began an operation targeting Hamas militants and infrastructure within specific areas of eastern Rafah.


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44,844 Palestinians killed, reported missing in the genocidal war on Gaza
At least 49 bodies found in new mass grave at al-Shifa hospital in Gaza
Over 130 mass graves’ found in Gaza as more bodies uncovered at Al-Shifa
Killed in Gaza While Buying Bread – The Story of Umm Ammar and Her Only Son
About 15,000 children killed in Gaza since October 7, 2023 — authorities
600,000 Palestinian Kids in Rafah Can’t “Evacuate” Safely, UNICEF Official Says
8,610 Palestinian detainees in the West Bank since October 7
UNRWA calls for immediate reopening of key crossings in Gaza
Thousands of children in Gaza suffer from malnutrition – UNICEF
Israel Is Blocking All Aid From Gaza, Risking Shutdown of Remaining Hospitals
Revealed: UK military has flown 200 spy missions over Gaza in support of Israel
UN official warns of extensive contamination in Gaza rubble from explosive ordnance
US delays report on Israel war crimes probe – Politico
Biden administration approves another $827 million for Israel's genocidal war machine
Biden admitted that the US was involved in the deaths of civilians in the Gaza Strip
US ‘actively participating in genocide’ in Gaza – congresswoman
White House Does Not Think Israel Crossed 'Red Line' With Rafah Operation – Reports
US Report on Israel's Conduct in Gaza Strip Delayed Indefinitely - Reports
Blinken Says Israeli Units Accused of Serious Violations Have Done Enough to Avoid Sanctions. Experts and Insiders Disagree.
As Biden Warns Against Rafah Invasion, AIPAC Pushes Congress to Support Israel’s Operation
US politicians threaten to invade Int’l Criminal Court if Israel faces war crimes charges
Ex-UK National Security Adviser criticises govt for failing to suspend arms sales to Israel before the US
Only three days of fuel for health services in south of Gaza, says WHO
Israel carries out largest demolition of Palestinian homes in years
Zionist Troops Block Karem Shalom Crossing
Majority of US Democrats believe Israel is committing genocide in Gaza: Poll
'Israel Doesn't Want a Ceasefire': Truce Talks Take Back Seat as Rafah Attack Surges
The Troubled Halls of Academia: Erosion of Rights and the Stifling of Dissent in American Universities
NY university site of first faculty-run pro-Palestine camp in US
EU staff protest against Brussels' policies toward Gaza
Vigil in Canadian Vancouver city in solidarity with Rafah, Gaza, all of Palestine & Yemen
Pro-Palestine protesters clash with cops outside Met Gala in NYC
Amsterdam: Palestine activists push police off campus
Support from lecturers and no arrests as Spanish students protest for Gaza
US police break up Gaza protest encampment at George Washington University
Belgium: minister calls on European countries to stop arms exports to Israel
Bahamas formally recognizes Palestine as state
Ukrainian oligarch Igor Kolomoisky faces life imprisonment for contract murder
Over 882,000 Ukrainian men now EU refugees — statistics agency
Ukraine to be able to mobilize no more than 10,000-15,000 convicts — report
London blatantly lies to justify anti-Russian steps, including expulsion of attache — MFA
The top 10% are the main beneficiaries of globalization, says study
----Syria
13 Militants, Including Commander, Killed Or Wounded By Syrian FPV Drones In Greater Idlib (Videos)
----Yemen
U.S. Army Says Yemen Houthis Launched Drones, Missile At Gulf Of Aden
----Lebanon
Lebanon body puts Israeli bombardment damage at $1.5 bln
Israeli Casualties Reported After Series Of Missile And Drone Attacks By Hezbollah (Video)
----De-dollarization
India, Nigeria agree on local currency settlement system
Ghana to use UPI payment infrastructure, consider local currency trade settlement
----BRICS
Over 60 national delegations confirm their participation in 2024 BRICS Games in Russia
Russia – Ukraine
Military Situation On Ukrainian Frontlines On May 8, 2024 (Map Update)
Massive Russian Strike Cripples Ukraine’s Energy, Military Infrastructure (Videos)
In Video: Russian Army Destroys British Makeshift Air Defense System In Ukraine
"Really scary." Russian weapons frightened Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers
The State Duma will approve the candidacy of the Prime Minister on May 10
Putin signed a new May decree with long-term plans until 2036
Russia to open new embassy in African state
Death toll from May 6 drone attack on Russia’s Belgorod Region rises to eight
Ukraine Lawmakers Back Bill Allowing Prisoners To Join Army
Bilateral relations between Russia and Armenia are developing successfully – Putin
Putin announced a record volume of trade between Russia and Armenia
Russians United in Support for Putin’s Military, Economic, Diplomatic Achievements
EU countries hold around 100,000 tons of illegally seized fertilizers from Russia
European Commission confirms agreement on expropriation of income from Russian assets
Lithuania says ready to send soldiers to Ukraine
Eurasian Economic Union is a center of the emerging multipolar world – Putin
Ukrainian MPs greenlight mobilization of prisoners
UK stepping up efforts to break Russia’s uranium monopoly
Russia to undergo economic transition – deputy PM
We are benefiting from collaboration with Russia – Sierra Leone Minister
Plot To Kill Zelensky Looks Like Western Plan
China
Major projects worth of billions of yuan kick off for Q2 as analysts eye 5% growth in fixed-asset investment
China exports return to growth in April, rise 1.5%
China's imports jump 8.4% in April, exceeding expectations
Xi arrives in Budapest for state visit to Hungary
China, Serbia decide to build community with shared future
Serbia, China to Develop Belt and Road Initiative - Joint Statement
China & Serbia Form Partnership After Depraved CIA Attack in Belgrade
Xi’s letter encourages Serbian steelworkers to strive for better future, contribute to better bilateral ties
Commemorative postage stamps issued in Belgrade witnessing China-Serbia friendship
Xi says China strives for rejuvenation of Chinese nation, welfare of people worldwide
China's aircraft carrier Fujian completes maiden sea trials
Upper reaches of Yangtze River welcome first 10,000-tonne-class ship
Iran
Pakistan committed to developing ties with Iran: Minister
Pakistan says to block any external interference on Iran gas project
Minister: Iran oil production increased 60 percent
Iran's ruoff parliamentary election to be held Friday
Zimbabwe willing to use Iran's expertise in health, environment
Cuban companies keen on signing energy contracts with Iran
Many countries eager to increase relations with Iran: FM spox
World
Pakistan Court Orders Jail for Wife of Former PM Imran Khan, Lawyer Says
Germany’s Blind Anti-Russia Policy Forecast to Hammer Domestic Economy
Cuba thanks EAEU countries for support amid US blockade — president
Armed groups committing atrocities in Mali: HRW
UK: Three men arrested on terrorism offences
Díaz-Canel and Medvedev strengthen ties between Cuba and Russia during official visit
UK Airports Paralyzed by Nationwide System Outage
Brazil Floods Leave 150,000 Homeless, Scores Dead Or Missing
'A blessing': Rains refill Iraq's drought-hit reservoirs
Gold bars are selling like hot cakes in Korea's convenience stores and vending machines
England’s highest council tax bills, mapped
Another Conservative lawmaker defects to Labour in UK
Haiti: Gangs Force 34 Health Institutions to Close Down
Von der Leyen facing growing discontent in EU capitals – media
Investigation Against German Air Force Official Over Leaked Conversation Closed - Reports
Javier Milei Shows His True Colours on Falklands Issue While Praising His “Idol”, Margaret Thatcher, to the Skies
Kenya: Floods Death Toll Rises to 238, Heavy Rains Continue
Top officials in EU state charged with corruption – media
Argentine Unions March for Social Assistance Demands
Indian opposition vows to scrap Modi schemes
President Maduro to Deliver Resources to 4500 Communal Circuits
Palestine - Israel
Military Situation In Gaza Strip On May 8, 2024 (Map Update)
Hamas chief discusses Gaza with head of Iraq’s Fatah Alliance
US
Boeing cargo plane forced to land at Istanbul without front landing gear
Boeing whistleblower says he was pressured to hide defects
A Boeing 787 full of passengers was stranded in Canada's deep north after a burning smell forced an emergency landing
Boeing confirms attempted $200 million ransomware extortion attempt
Colorado Passes Its Third ‘Right To Repair’ Bill
Social Security and Medicare trustees’ reports trigger new calls to cut workers’ benefits
Bernie Sanders Introduces Bill To Eliminate All Medical Debt
USDA has received almost 1,000 complaints about operations selling ‘organic’ products without certification in recent years
Cleary Outside Counsel to Wall Street’s Bailed Out Megabanks – Tarnishes the FDIC Chair in its So-Called “Independent” Report
Interest rates on federal student loans may increase by 1 percentage point: ‘A fairly big jump,’ expert says
US clings to its dwindling influence as statistics point to global discontent
Drowning in debt: The paralysis at the heart of the US fiscal crisis
Biden prepares to unveil new asylum restrictions
House GOP passes bill to add citizenship question to census
Renters' hopes of being able to buy a home have fallen to a record low, New York Fed survey shows
Taxpayers Are About to Subsidize a Lot More Sports Stadiums
New Report To Congress Shows US Determined To Militarize Space
Americans Are Racking Up 'Phantom Debt' That Wall Street Can't Track
Georgia appeals court will hear Trump bid to disqualify D.A. Fani Willis in election case
Trump's hush money trial progresses as three others hang in limbo
Judge warned Trump for 'cursing audibly' during Stormy Daniels testimony
Extending Trump’s tax cuts would cost US trillions of dollars in new forecast 
Vegan - Animal Rights
Agriculture Affects Deforestation Much More Than Most People Realize
The Department of Agriculture Rubber-Stamped Tyson’s “Climate Friendly” Beef, but No One Has Seen the Data
US Company Fined $649K for Illegally Hiring Children to Clean Slaughterhouses
Dogs brought to US must be microchipped, older than 6 months: CDC
Peta unveils Kristi Noem ‘ghoulish monster’ Halloween costume
Cavemen ate mostly plant-based foods, says study which debunks the meat-heavy paleo diet
10 Vegan Multivitamins
7 Vegan Foods That Help Your Body Fight Inflammation
$1.1 Billion Algae Products Markets – Global Forecast to 2031
World Bank Recommends Shifting “Wasteful” Subsidies Away From Animal Agriculture
Squeaky Bean Innovates Yet Again with Launch of Snacks and Meal-Kits into Tesco
Vegan Cheese Brand ‘Sheese’ Unveils Major Rebrand – And New Recipe
Grow More Potatoes per Square Foot by Using a Simple DIY Potato Tower
16 Delicious Ways to Use Nutritional Yeast
Meati Foods Secures $100M in Funding and Expands to Over 6,000 Retail Outlets
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8 Spicy Plant-Based Noodle Recipes
Miso Buddha Bowl [Vegan]
Amazing and Easy Biscuits [Vegan]
Loaded Baked Potato Bowl [Vegan]
How To Make This Sun-Dried Tomato, Basil & Balsamic Bucatini
Eco
Canadian Mining Company to Explore in the Ecuadorian Amazon
Chinese EV maker Nio to launch its lower-priced brand Onvo on May 15
Heat Waves Are Further Endangering Bumblebee Populations, Study Finds
Watchdog criticises England water clean-up plans
The world's oceans have been record hot for 13 straight months
Critically endangered mountain bongos released into the wild in Kenya
New record holder for smallest dispersers of ingested seeds: Woodlice
Venezuela Just Became First Country To Lose All Its Glaciers In Modern Times
Justice Department reportedly investigating Tesla for securities and wire fraud
A hidden danger lurks beneath Yellowstone
Researchers Have Discovered Eight New Deep-Sea Species of Sponges
Scientists find ancient, endangered lamprey fish in Queensland, 1400 km north of its previous known range
EV batteries could last much longer thanks to new capacitor with 19-times energy density that scientists created by mistake
Microsoft employees spent years fighting the tech giant’s oil ties. Now, they’re speaking out.
Glass waste and trash-ash find their way into better, greener bricks
Rising sea levels and climate change mean London’s flood defences are due for an upgrade
A Town Board in Colorado Considers a Rights of Nature Repeal
Notable increase of extreme precipitation occurred in past decades in China: CMA
Saudi Arabia Willing to Work With China on Green Energy Transition
Global demand for Chinese NEVs far exceeds current production capacity, Peruvian FM says, defying 'overcapacity' rhetoric
World's largest direct air capture plant starts sucking CO2 from the sky
Illinois passed a law to clean up coal ash 5 years ago. What’s taking so long?
Technology
U.S. libraries are battling high prices for better e-book access
Critical vulnerabilities in BIG-IP appliances leave big networks open to intrusion
US chip export curbs against Huawei typical act of 'economic coercion,' will backfire on US firms
U.S. Rules Apple Illegally Interrogated Staff and Confiscated Union Flyers
US House Advances Bill To Allow Financial Firms To Hold Bitcoin
Proposed US Blockchain Integrity Act would ban crypto mixers for 2 years
A new, low-cost, high-efficiency photonic integrated circuit
China's security agency issues warning to social media copycats
Samsung accelerates race against Intel in glass chip packaging development — glass substrates boost performance
IP House’ Takes Global IP & Anti-Piracy Protection to a New Level
Russian hackers posted Putin's quote on Ukrainian websites
FCC explicitly prohibits fast lanes, closing possible net neutrality loophole
AMD takes CPU market share from Intel in desktops and servers, but Intel fights back in laptops
Remote access is now baked into Raspberry Pi
Science
Rock art indicates cows once grazed a lush, green Sahara
Stunningly Preserved Ancient Roman Glassware Turns Up in a French Burial Site
Molecule responsible for robbing Venus of its water may finally have been identified
Researchers date living age of Liujiang Homo sapiens in south China
Human activity is making it harder for scientists to interpret oceans' past
Archaeologists Shine New Light On The History Of The "Lost" Roanoke Colony
Rare "Mysterious Lump" Of Purple, Once Worth More Than Gold, Found In Roman Drain
'A dream come true': Nuclear clock breakthrough could revolutionize study of the universe's fundamental forces
65 million-year-old cow relative looked like a chinchilla and weighed only a pound
Secrets from the rainforest’s past uncovered in Amazonian backyards
XRISM Detects Iron in Accretion Disk around NGC 4151’s Supermassive Black Hole
How the first pandemic in history shook the Roman Empire
Massive Neolithic settlement found in Serbia
Webb Detects Secondary Atmosphere on 55 Cancri e
Art - Culture
English Family Finds More Than a Thousand 17th-Century Coins During Home Renovation
10 Most Beautiful GOTHIC Buildings & Churches in Russia (PHOTOS)
Parades, concerts across Russia to mark Victory Day on May 9
Largest library in Middle East to open in Iran: minister
Over 25 countries actively present at Tehran Intl. Book Fair
Health
Environmental Changes Are Fueling Human, Animal and Plant Diseases, Study Finds
How a Plant-Based Diet Can Naturally Lower Blood Pressure
Long-Term Study Links Ultra-processed Meat, Dairy to Higher Mortality Risk
Disease and hunger soar in Latin America after floods and drought, study finds
EU raises alarm at 10-fold increase in whooping cough cases
Undiagnosed Nerve Disorders May Be Widespread Among Americans, Doctors Warn
DRC: WHO Expresses Concern Over Monkeypox Outbreak
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CDC warns that new COVID-19 variants, nicknamed FLiRT, found in wastewater
New Covid variant ‘FLiRT’ capable of evading the immune system: Experts
New 'FLiRT' COVID-19 Variants Are Responsible For 25% Of Infections
Censorship
Hundreds of teachers face axe over EU state language law
Bolivian Journalists Condemn Argentine Censorship of TeleSUR
Israel’s Battle Against Free Speech: The Shuttering of Al Jazeera
Privacy
Top FBI Official Urges Agents to Use Warrantless Wiretaps on US Soil
Data breach exposes info for 80% of El Salvador's population
University System of Georgia: 800K exposed in 2023 MOVEit attack
Top spy official releases principles on intel agency use of info bought from data brokers
Positive News
Orphaned squirrels rescued in Crimea
Teacher saves kids amid flood in Iran



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Qiqihar, China - A red-crowned crane guards its chick and egg at Zhalong Nature Reserve. The reserve is the world’s largest habitat and reproduction base for the birds with more than 380 bred in captivity being released into the wild.


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Roger Waters: 'We will not back down, Zionism is over!'
More than 15,000 children killed in Gaza since outbreak of war
UNRWA refutes Israel claims of reopening Karm Abu Salem crossing
Human Rights Watch says Israel is ‘unlawfully’ killing Palestinians in occupied West Bank
There’s Only 1 to 3 Days’ Worth of Food Left in Gaza, World Food Programme Warns
UN: 80,000 people displaced since beginning of Israeli attack on Rafah
Israeli warplanes relentlessly bombard Rafah, claiming more lives amid rising fears of catastrophe
UN Official: Gaza Without Fuel Means Defunct Hospitals, Trash Piles, Disease
BREAKING - INSANE US politician calls for Hiroshima-like attack!
Thwarted By US, Palestinians Look To UN General Assembly
Gaza Strip: Palestine Records Destruction of Historic Sites
UNRWA closing Jerusalem headquarters after Israeli settler arson attacks
UK holds firm on arms exports to Israel after Biden threatens halt
Biden's remark on halting arms supply to Israel a show to alleviate domestic pressure: observers
Israeli Military Refusers Appeal to Biden: “Stop Arming Israel’s War”
The world is rising up in support of Palestine – and against US hegemony
Pro-Palestinian NYU alumni stop donations to protect students
Pro-palestinian protesters rally in Sweden against Israel's eurovision participation
Fierce clashes between pro-Palestinian students and police rage at Amsterdam University
Slovenia Prepares to Recognize Palestine as a State
US sends warship through Taiwan Strait ahead of presidential inauguration
US losing ground globally to Russia and China – report
Wall of secrecy around SAS ‘murders’ begins to crumble
American support for NATO, Ukraine declining: Poll
Vijay Prashad: Africa to France: ‘Get Out!’
USAID Carries Out Covert Operations Against Venezuela: Gil
Venezuela: US Navy Aircraft Overflight Increases Regional Risk - Padrino
----Niger
Flight from Niger: America is Losing Africa
----Syria
Military Situation In Syria On May 9, 2024 (Map Update)
Syria air defense repel Israeli aggression in Damascus suburb
Nujaba: We will respond to Zionist attack on Damascus deep in Israel
----Yemen
Yemeni army targets 3 Israeli-linked warships, vessels in support of Palestine
----Lebanon
Four Killed In Israeli Strike On Southern Lebanon, Hezbollah Hit Back (Videos)
----De-dollarization
BRICS Bloc’s Bullion Buy Up Buoys Trend Toward Dedollarization
Russia – Ukraine
Military Situation On Ukrainian Frontlines On May 9, 2024 (Maps Update)
Russian battlegroup Dnepr destroys two Ukrainian boats on Dnieper — spokesman
Air defense forces repelled a drone attack on Moscow
Trade turnover between Russia and China in January–April increased by 4.7%
Russian Army Received Two New Sukhoi-35 Fighter Jets
President Putin says Increasing Russian Birth Rate is a National Priority
Putin picks Mishustin to remain Russian PM
----Victory Day
Full Video: Putin’s Speech at the Victory Parade
Victory Day Military Parade: Full Video
Victory Day | 1000 special military operation veterans were on Red Square – Stepanov
Victory Day | Ethiopian cadets write letters to Russian soldiers in Donbass
Donetsk schoolchildren commemorate Victory day
China
China, Hungary elevate ties during Xi's visit in Budapest
BRI cooperation leads a golden period of China-Hungary ties: Chinese Ambassador
Exclusive: Cooperation not competition, agreement not disagreement needed for China-EU ties: Hungarian chamber head
China's state security authorities unveil illegal monitoring devices in sea areas
China's exports to US expand 2.4% in first four months, 'stern warning' to certain US politicians' decoupling push
Manila still trying to peddle proven lie
China, France to cooperate on Notre Dame restoration
Iran
Foreign investors win bid to develop seven oil fields in Iran
Iran-Yemen relations will be strengthened: Yemeni official
Armenia to Build a New Highway Leading to Iran
Iran, Iraq Extend Gas Contract for Another 5 Years: NIGC Chief
World
Argentina's Milei Faces 2nd General Strike In 5 Months
India to stop all ammunition imports – army official
Tokuryū, the shadowy criminal groups taking over from yakuza in Japan
Pakistan: Seven workers from Punjab killed in terrorist attack in Gwadar
Venezuela: Gov’t Enacts Pension Protection Law, ‘Grandparents of the Homeland’ Mission
Venezuelan Growth in Q1 2024 Exceeds IMF Projection
Grocery giants paid for friendly Liberal, Tory policy with decades of donations 
S.Africa: Death Toll in Building Collapse Rises to 7, 39 Still Missing
In Moldova, more than 50 thousand people took part in commemorative marches
Mexico City, a city of 22M, is running out of water
Honduras Supports President Petro in the Face of a Coup Attempt
Colombia: Bodies of Victims of Enforced Disappearance Recovered
World Newspapers: Haitian Gangs force 360000 to flee homes
Modi Runs on “Hatred and Demonization” of Muslims in World’s Largest Election
2.5M Brits Admit to Stealing Food, Money and More from the Office
Cuba denounces that the U.S. protects terrorists in its territory
Palestine - Israel
Military Situation In Palestine On May 9, 2024 (Map Update)
Gaza Offensive to Continue Even Without US Support: Netanyahu
Iraqi resistance strikes airbase housing Israel’s ‘aggressor squadron’
Israeli Army Launches New Operation South Of Gaza City
US
Boeing whistleblower says plane parts had serious defects
NASA Contractor Warns That Boeing Launch Must Be Stopped
Boeing 737 crashes during take-off in Senegal
Goldman Sachs Shines Up Its Swamp Creature Reputation by Rehiring Robert Kaplan
Skyrocketing National Debt Could Spell Disaster for Younger Generations of Americans
California's electricity rates will shift to a fixed fee based on income
US House votes to kill motion to remove Speaker Mike Johnson
Weekly Jobless Claims Reach 213,000, The Highest Since August 2023
US Still Can’t Handle High-Speed, California Rail Project Mocked as Boondoggle
Trump Media investor convicted of insider trading ahead of merger
Stormy Daniels concludes testimony in Trump hush-money trial
Trump denied second mistrial request, gag order change in hush money case
Vegan - Animal Rights
Japan to start hunting fin whales after five years of commercial whaling
How Bird Flu Caught the Dairy Industry Off Guard
10 Videos Showing Cruelty and Abuse at the Kentucky Derby
Chimps are lifelong learners, study on tool use shows
Cruise ship arrives at New York City harbor with dead whale caught on bow
Veterinary Expert Warns About Canned Cat Food Additives
Nosh.bio’s Retroffited Plant Ready to Produce “Thousands of Tons” of Mycoprotein Annually
Cashew Cheese Brand I AM NUT OK Secures First UK-Wide Retail Listing with Ocado
'We will feed the world in 50 years': Scientists behind giant seed vault win World Food Prize
Beyond Meat Expects Turnaround with New Products After Mixed Start to 2024
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15 Plant-Based Creamy Mushroom Recipes
Spicy Thai Peanut Soup [Vegan]
Eco
Trump Seeks $1 Billion From Big Oil, Vows to Overturn Climate Regulations
Record-breaking increase in CO2 levels in world’s atmosphere
The Gulf Coast is home to one of the last healthy coral reefs. It’s surrounded by oil.
England’s rivers to remain in poor state as EU laws ignored post-Brexit, says watchdog
The stakes could not be higher’: world is on edge of climate abyss, UN warns
Vermont poised to become first US state to charge big oil for climate damage
I Went to China and Drove a Dozen Electric Cars. Western Automakers Are Cooked
Powering drones with ultra-thin, flexible perovskite PV cells
Biden's $7.5B investment in EV charging has only produced 7 stations
Top climate scientists expect global heating to blast past 1.5C target
How the Miccosukee Tribe plans to stop oil drilling in the Everglades once and for all
Indonesian company defies order, still clearing peatlands in orangutan habitat
Intelligent heavy-haul electric locomotive rolls off production line in C China
Bleaching of coral reefs shows severe ocean circulation changes
Desperation sets in for Indigenous Sumatrans who lost their forests to plantations
Saving Asia’s fishing cat means protecting threatened wetland habitat
Green Energy Breakthrough: Catalyst Slashes Iridium Use by 95% in Hydrogen Electrolyzers
Tornadoes Are Coming in Bunches. Scientists Are Trying to Figure Out Why
Technology
87% of DDoS Attacks Targeted Windows OS Devices in 2023
Nearly a million victims hit by massive BogusBazaar campaign
Chinese server CPU beats Microsoft, Google and AWS rivals
Gaming Companies Want Cloudflare to Unmask Pirate Site Operator
Vast Network of Fake Web Shops Defrauds 850,000 & Counting
FBI Warns US Retailers That Cybercriminals Are Targeting Their Gift Card Systems
Huawei's latest smartphone features mostly made-in-China components
New Piracy Blocking Order in Australia, Perhaps Congress Will Take a Look
IBM sued again for alleged discrimination – this time against White males
China seizing TSMC would be 'devastating' for U.S. economy, Commerce Secretary says
Science
Ancient black holes grew faster than host galaxies, study suggests
Hot Blobs In Earth’s Mantle From Moon-Forming Impact Possibly Started Plate Tectonics
New Species of Pseudoscorpion Found Preserved in 50-Million-Year-Old Amber
Ancient Glow: Scientists Discover 540 Million-Year-Old Bioluminescent Corals
Astronomers Found A Massive Void In The Universe 1.8 Billion Light-Years Across
Scientists map the lost 'Atlantis' continent that lies off Australia
Gargantuan sunspot 15-Earths wide shoots powerful X-class flare toward Earth, triggering radio blackouts
Art - Culture
Watch an Enthusiast Drive the First Car Ever Made, the 1885 Mercedes Benz
3 more Chinese items inscribed on UNESCO Memory of the World regional register
'Slow trains' a lifeline in China's remote regions
Health
Infected blood still used in UK after virus screening began
West Midlands air pollution causing up to 2,300 early deaths each year, research suggests
Whooping cough cases up again as five babies die
Olive Oil May Lower Your Risk of Dementia-Related Death
Hospitals Are Refusing to Do Surgeries Unless You Pay in Full First
Zantac's Maker Kept Quiet About Cancer Risks for 40 Years
Censorship
Six people were detained in Latvia for singing about the Great Patriotic War
Former Lab Worker Suing Over Blocked Animal Rights Comments
Privacy
FBI urges employees to "look for ways" to collect Americans' messages
Dell customer order database of '49M records' stolen, now up for sale on dark web
Maryland Passes Two Bills Limiting Tech Platforms' Ability To Track Users
Positive News
The teacher inspiring the children of Gaza
Rescued leopard cat returned to wild habitat
Russia to Grant Large Families 450 Thousand Rubles to Help Pay Off Home Mortgages
Major BDS victory for Irish students
Next Level Burger and Veggie Grill Launch ‘Birds & the Bees’ Campaign to Protect Pollinators
Belgium Takes Historic Step by Adding Animal Welfare to Its Constitution



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Rafah, Gaza - A family sit in the back of a truck with their belongings as they flee the eastern neighbourhood of the city due to continuing Israeli attacks.
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Rafah, Gaza - Palestinian children pull water containers as people flee Rafah after Israeli forces launched a ground and air operation in the eastern part of the city.
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Rafah, Gaza - Palestinians inspect the damage around the Derby family house struck during Israeli bombardment of Rafah's Tal Al Sultan district.
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Rafah, Gaza - Families of martyrs taking their bodies from a hospital morgue for burial.
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Rafah, Gaza - The wave of displacement from Rafah increased with the occupation storming the Rafah crossing and intensifying its targeting of the city.
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Rafah, Gaza - Palestinians began leaving Rafah with the escalation of occupation threats and the mobilization of its forces to storm the city.
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Rafah, Gaza - Displaced people from Rafah are facing difficulty in determining a new destination to survive in light of the ongoing war on the entire Gaza Strip.
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Rafah, Gaza – A man holds a child killed by an Israeli airstrike.
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Rafah, Gaza - Palestinians look at the site of an Israeli airstrike on a house.
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Amsterdam, Netherlands - Students set up a camp and barricades on the campus of the University of Amsterdam to support Gaza. The Amsterdam-based student collective says it is promoting justice in Palestine, raising awareness about Israeli settler colonialism and fighting for an academic boycott.
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Austin, Texas - A state trooper pepper-sprays pro-Palestinian protesters at the University of Texas.
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Palestine - Rajum rockets have been designed and produced by Palestinian engineers in the Gaza Strip based on the needs of the resistance and the geographical conditions of the battlefield. The Rajum rocket system consists of 5 launch tubes arranged in three rows side by side, and each system has the ability to launch 15 rockets.
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Nakuru, Kenya - Raptor technician John Kyalo Mwanzia subdues a critically endangered white-backed vulture that is being prepared for an X-ray after being injured from a hyena’s bite while jostling for a carcass in the Masai Mara National Reserve, at the Soysambu Raptor Centre.
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Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam - Veterans attend a parade commemorating the victory of the Dien Bien Phu battle. Vietnam is celebrating the 70th anniversary of the conflict, when the French army was defeated by Vietnamese troops, ending French colonial rule in Vietnam.
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South Korea - A huge sandcastle is built at Haeundae Beach in Busan on the last day of a long weekend to mark the Children's Day holiday.
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New Delhi, India - Goats look for edible items in a canal piled up with plastic waste, photographed on the eve of Earth Day.
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Brazil - An aerial view shows flooded areas in Encantado, Rio Grande do Sul.
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Narayanganj, Bangladesh - There are concerns about the unhygienic practice of rearing pigs on rubbish dumps where they are mainly feed on rubbish, to reduce costs.
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Caracas, Venezuela - Supporters of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's government participate in a march during a May Day (Labor Day) rally to mark the international day of the workers.
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Irapuato, Mexico - People pack into cars of a northbound freight train on their way to the US.
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Euskirchen, Germany - A field hamster peeks out of its burrow. About a dozen captive-bred hamsters have been released into the wild there in the hope that this will prevent the species’ extinction. They are much bigger than domestic pet hamsters – even longer in the body than a guinea pig, although not as rotund.
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The Horsehead Nebula, imaged by the NIRCam instrument on NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, featuring a portion of the "horse's mane" about 0.8 light-years wide. The ethereal clouds that appear blue at the bottom of the image are dominated by cold, molecular hydrogen. Red-colored wisps extending above the main nebula represent mainly atomic hydrogen gas. As with many Webb images, distant galaxies are sprinkled in the background.
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Trat, Thailand - Pink skunk clownfish hide among the pale white stinging tentacles of a bleached sea anemone in a reef affected by coral bleaching from high water temperature. Extreme heat has driven Thai sea temperatures to record highs, causing severe damage to marine ecosystems.
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Chile - A view of Serrano Glacier seen in Bernardo O'Higgins National Park.
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Donetsk, Russia - People hold a giant St George’s ribbon at the memorial Savur-Mohyla during a ceremony marking the 79th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in the Second World War.
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St Petersburg, Russia - Female members of the armed forces march during the Victory Day military parade at the Palace Square.
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Moscow, Russia - Service members march in columns past an honour guard during a military parade on Victory Day.
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Intag, Ecuador - Andean cock-of-the-rocks (Rupicola peruvianus) flash their plumage.
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US Economic Decline And The Rise Of Greater Eurasia


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Erdogan: Hamas is a resistance movement
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US threatens India with sanctions over trade ties with Iran
US forms new anti-China, anti-Russia proxy alliances in APR — expert
EU state cancels talks with Ukraine over corruption fears
British commandos operating in Ukraine – US general
Anti-Russia campaign money stolen in NATO state – media
A Navy veteran from the Kherson region told how he waited 30 years for Russia to come
Banks are propping up the fossil fuel industry to the tune of €6.5 trillion, new report finds
----Niger
US wishes to maintain some forces in Niger
Pentagon delegation heading to Niger to discuss US withdrawal
----Syria
US-led coalition’s aircraft violate Syrian airspace six times in past day
----Yemen
Leader of Ansar Allah: Inaction, Surrender Not Supported in Yemen
----Lebanon
Israel strikes Hezbollah targets in 3 locations in southern Lebanon
Hezbollah says will keep fighting if Israel presses on with assault on Gaza
----De-dollarization
Iran Discussing Use of Rial in Trade With Russia, Iraq, Afghanistan
Russia – Ukraine
Military Situation On Ukrainian Frontlines On May 13, 2024 (Map Update)
Storm Shadow Missiles Destroyed Over Crimea Again
Russian Offensive In Kharkiv Region On May 13, 2024: Russian Army Surrounding Volchansk
In Video: Russian Cluster Missile Struck Group Of Ukrainian UAVs
Russian Army Crushes Ukrainian Defense In Kharkiv Region
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Ukrainian shelling damages over 120 houses in Belgorod, its suburbs over day
Russian forces repelled 15 Ukrainian attacks over past week, analyst says
Russian troops destroy over 16,000 armored vehicles in Ukraine operation — top brass
Russian troops destroy Ukrainian army positions in area bordering Belgorod Region
15 killed and 27 wounded in Ukrainian missile strike on apartment building
Foreign Mercenaries Admit They Were “Sacrificial Unit” In Trying To Stop Russian Troops
Biden Signs Bill Prohibiting US Imports of Russian Uranium - White House
Annual inflation in Russia to reach 7.7% in Q2 2024 — Bank of Russia
Gazprom builds up gas supplies to China via Power of Siberia by 37.4% since year’s start
Putin signs decree on structure of new government
The Nord Stream operator justified his claim against insurers
Dmitry Trenin: A massive transformation is taking place in Russia, and the West is blind to it
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Africa sees Russia as key security partner amid competition from global players — diplomat
Caracas, Moscow expanding bilateral cooperation — top Venezuelan diplomat
Russian budget expenditures on national projects reach $12.32 bln
Rosatom plans to increase gold production by more than 20 times
US paid Russians $174 million for fertilizers in March – RIA
Russia’s oil and gas revenue soars
Kiev replaces key commander amid Russian advance – media
More than 70% of TV viewers in major cities watched Putin’s inauguration
Police bust drug dealers near St. Petersburg
China
China's first batch of 1 trillion yuan in special-purpose treasury bonds to be issued, underscores policymakers' resolve to support economy
Biden's plan to increase the tariffs on Chinese EV is a sign of panic and incompetence
China's visa-free policy ignites European enthusiasm, enhances exchanges
Xi concludes Europe trip with clear message on fortifying cooperation
NATO boss attacks China over Russia ties
China Calls for Boosting Cooperation with South Korea without Interference
China's Confucius Institutes flourish in ASEAN after West's freeze-out
Chinese, South Korean foreign ministers meet, seek to improve bilateral ties
China, Russia set to optimize trade structure in 2024: business head
Smart manufacturing advances production line in Hefei, US 'overcapacity' hype originates from competition anxiety
China vows to share devt dividends at key biz summit
State security authorities disclose data collection by spies, warning of threat to ecological security
China-Europe freight train services report robust growth in first 4 months
Economic Watch: China speeds up digital transformation of manufacturing sector
GT investigates: Who's the Philippine NGO that is inciting Filipino civilians to launch new round of staged provocation near China's Huangyan Dao?
New China-Spain train route boosts trade links
China blasts U.K. arrest of Hong Kong trade office manager in spy case
Multiple regions across China introduce incentives to encourage women to have more babies
Iran
Iran sees no limits in expanding ties with China: Official
US calls on Iran to stop weapon transfers to Yemen's Houthis
IPGL signs agreement with Iran to start operation at Chabahar port
Iran urges global action for peace in Afghanistan
Iran seeking to link Chabahar port to railway network by March: Minister
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World
The growing tensions over immigration in Ireland
Brazil: Number of Deaths Due to Floods Rises to 144
Tunisia, Iraq sign 18 deal, memoranda of cooperation
Libya customs officers arrested over huge gold shipment
Rwanda denies involvement in grenade attack blamed on Burundi rebels
Italy's mafia forgoes extortion, turns to white-collar crime
Protesters face off with Georgian police over 'foreign agents' law
African state’s military to train in Chechnya – Kadyrov
Sudan’s North Darfur: At Least 27 Killed in Renewed Conflict, UN
Catalan Left-Wing Parties Claim Victory in Regional Elections
Earthquake leaves grim aftermath in Guatemala
Indian election enters fourth phase with turnout in focus
India’s industrial production grew at a slower pace of 4.9% in March
Death toll from South Africa building collapse rises to 23
Thousands Escape Raging Wildfire in Canada
Violent clashes break out in Yerevan over border delimitation with Azerbaijan
Nigeria: Unions protest electricity price hike following removal of subsidies
Palestine - Israel
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Israel’s security head admits failure to prevent Hamas attack
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Hamas Blames Israel for Stalled Truce Talks
Hamas attends Iranian-Arab dialogue conference in Tehran
Israel seeks to import goods from Turkiye through a third country
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US
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Vegan - Animal Rights
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----Recipes
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Eco
Researchers identify fastest rate of natural carbon dioxide rise over the last 50,000 years
China auto association slams U.S. protectionism in NEV industry
Indonesia civil society groups raise concerns over proposed Borneo nuclear reactor
Trump pledges to scrap offshore wind projects on ‘day one’ of presidency
Tesla now spends ad money to influence shareholders approval of Elon Musk’s $55B payday
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Hydrogen tipped as 'fifth wave' of UAE clean energy drive
First sodium-ion grid battery opens with cells that can be charged in 12 minutes
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Latest palm oil deforester in Indonesia may also be operating illegally
Standalone PV-plus-storage system for EV recharging
Corrupt politics, not science, power the US EPA
Chinese firms facing EU probe exit from Romanian solar project
US energy panel approves rule to expand transmission of renewable power
Small, well-built Chinese EV called the Seagull poses a big threat to the US auto industry
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Michigan wants fossil fuel companies to pay for climate change damages
Scientists Predict Global Temperatures Will Exceed 1.5C Target
How to Set Up a DIY Rain Barrel: from Installing the Spout to Catching the Rain
First major wildfires of Canada's new fire season hit northern U.S. air quality
China issues alert for geomagnetic storm
Russia: Rosprirodnadzor was unable to recover 151 million rubles of environmental damage from the Kuban authorities
Technology
The World Cybercrime Index: What is it and why is it important?
Linux Foundation Launches The High Performance Software Foundation
Ukrainian, Latvian TV Hijacked to Broadcast Russian Celebrations
East Africa faces internet woes as undersea cable issues persist
'Russian' hackers deface potentially hundreds of local British news sites
Europol confirms incident following alleged auction of staff data
Kim Dotcom Expects New Raid & Bail Revocation After “Secret Orders” Issued in U.S.
Ransomware used in attack that disrupted US hospitals 
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Intel announces the Aurora supercomputer has broken the exascale barrier
Ads in Windows 11 are becoming the new normal and look like they’re headed for your Settings home page
Top conservative news website hit in data breach — around 26 million Post Millennial users affected
Southeast Asian scam syndicates stealing $64 billion annually, researchers find
Victory! FCC Closes Loopholes and Restores Net Neutrality
Intel reportedly seeking $11B to finance facility in Ireland
US, China agree to meet in Switzerland to discuss most pressing issue of all: AI use
Google Requests Default Judgment Against DMCA Scammers
Congress Told ISPs To Remove All Huawei Network Gear, Failed To Fund The Effort, Then Just Forgot About It
South Korea Set To Provide Chip Industry Support Package Valued Over $7 Billion
Microsoft makes Russia U-turn – Izvestia
China creates its largest ever quantum computing chip — and it could be key to building the nation's own 'quantum cloud'
Artificial intelligence hitting labour forces like a "tsunami" - IMF Chief
Hackers use DNS tunneling for network scanning, tracking victims
Bipartisan Bill to Repeal Section 230 Defended in Facts-Optional Op-Ed
Facebook's referral traffic for publishers down 50% in 12 months
Scientists could make fast 6G using curving light rays
AT&T loses key ruling in attempt to escape Carrier-of-Last-Resort obligation
Photographer Sets World Record for Fastest Drone Flight at 298 MPH
Science
Astronomers discover how energy escapes the galactic center
Earth may have had freshwater and continents just 200 million years after forming, ancient crystals reveal
Brightest X-rays: China first in Asia to build next-gen synchrotron
Scientific expedition arranges 39 observation groups in Russia's remote areas
The universe may have a complex geometry — like a doughnut
Very Large Telescope Spots Pink Nebula: Gum 46
Giant Viruses With Ancient Origins Lurk In Yellowstone's Hot Springs
Tracking Humans’ First Footsteps in North America
More Than 1,000 Fossils, Including Rare Dinosaurs, Gifted to Brazil's National Museum Following Fire
Likely Ancestor of All Modern Hoofed Animals Identified by Scientists
Art - Culture
30 Historical Photos From the 1950 British Grand Prix, the First Formula One Race
Exhibition of ancient bronzes in Hong Kong illuminates culture, history
Chinese books attract global attention at Italy's biggest book fair
Venezuela Celebrates Cultural Traditions with Massive Festival
A Gallery of 35 Amazing Photographs From the Making of “Back to the Future Part III” (1990)
Methodist Church Abandoning Traditional anti-LGBT Policies
7 of the most BEAUTIFUL churches in St. Petersburg (PHOTOS)
Health
Study reveals patients with brain injuries who died after withdrawal of life support may have recovered
Kenya: Alarm Over Sale of Counterfeit Cancer Medicine
Can a Plant-Based Diet Help People With Type 1 Diabetes? An Expert Weighs In
Cuban Solidarity: Mexico To Hire 1200 Cuban Doctors
Heat related deaths on the rise in Europe
Rise of drug-resistant superbugs could make Covid pandemic look ‘minor’, expert warns
----COVID
The Silence Around Covid Vaccine Injuries 
KP.2 is now the dominant COVID variant. Experts say US may see a summer increase in cases
Censorship
Venezuela Uses New Paradigm to Confront Media Blockade
Privacy
Female health apps misuse highly sensitive data, study finds
Vermont passes data privacy law allowing consumers to sue companies
UK public voice fear over security in NHS data systems
Helsinki suffers data breach after hackers exploit unpatched flaw
FBCS Collection Agency Data Breach Impacts 2.7 Million
Positive News
Beyond Leather Materials Launches Full-Scale Production of Alt Leather from Upcycled Apple Waste
Kuwait conference donors pledge over $2bn in aid to Gaza



Infographic

Asia is the world’s largest market for industrial robotics, with nearly three quarters of all newly deployed robots installed there in 2022, according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).

More than 400,000 units were installed in Asia that year, up 5 percent from the year before.

China is driving the vast majority of the region’s market, with over 290,000 units installed in the country in 2022. With over 550,000 robots installed worldwide in 2022 - the highest number on record (+5 percent from 2021) - every other robot installed globally was in China that year.



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Rungis, France - Animal rights activists protest against Marie, the country’s leading ready-made meal brand, in front of the city hall.



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Biden administration is sending $1 billion more in weapons, ammo to Israel, congressional aides say
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Israeli protesters attack Gaza bound aid truck, destroy contents
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Palestinian Health Minister: 80 Percent of Health Centers in Gaza Have Shut Down
20 killed as Israel jets hit house sheltering nearly 100 Palestinians in Gaza
Medical missions in Gaza trapped without access to supplies and basic aid
UNICEF urges end to Israel’s ‘indiscriminate killing’ of Gaza children
The macabre US reassurances approving of Israel’s genocide
Turkey says will join ICJ genocide case against Israel
UK Middle East minister warns Gaza on ‘brink of famine’
'Less than a week' of food left in south Gaza after Israel seized Rafah crossing
Israel Killed or Injured 31 Aid Workers in Gaza, Despite Knowing Their Locations - HRW
Zionist Troops Have Killed More Than 630 Doctors in Gaza
Red Cross opens new 60-bed field hospital in Gaza
President Raisi: Zionist Regime; Cancerous Tumor
Israeli seizure of Rafah crossing with Egypt threatens 45 years of peace
Dozens of Palestinians killed as Israel launches heavy bombardment in Gaza
Chris Hedges: Israel’s Willing Executioners
Gaza Strip: Nearly 450,000 Fled Rafah Due to Israeli Assault
Paris Holocaust Memorial Hit With Red Hand Graffiti
Turkey: Israel increasingly alienated, isolated
The US, Israel, and the ‘Anti-Semitism’ Fraud
Hashem Ghazal, leading figure in Palestine’s deaf community, killed with his wife in Israeli airstrike
It is Moral!’ – Ben-Gvir Calls for Gaza Reoccupation, Ethnic Cleansing
RT is first to visit reopened UNRWA office in Jerusalem after attack
Poll finds 69 percent of British public want end to war in Gaza
State Dept spokesperson grilled over double standards in Ukraine and Gaza
Hundreds hit West Bank streets in support of Palestinians in Gaza
Why campus protests are seen as a threat to the global order
Trinity College Cambridge student union passes motion to divest from war on Gaza
Overnight pro-Palestine protest at University of Athens
Minorities rally in Karachi to support Palestinians
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Why Are Argentina’s Highest-Denomination Currency Bills Being Printed By a State-Owned Company in China?
US threatens NATO applicant with sanctions
Western elites want to prosper at the expense of others – Putin
Nearly 40% of dirty money is laundered in London and UK crown dependencies
Panama: Money Laundering and Human Trafficking Network Derailed
Media: Erdogan held emergency meeting after warning of coup
CPJ says Indian journalist shot dead at BJP election rally
Judge Jails Australia War Crimes Whistleblower In 'Shameful' Attack On Press Freedom
U.S. "overcapacity" narrative essentially used to kneecap other countries' strong industries: spokesperson
Ukrainian Armed Forces retreating near Kharkov fire at civilians
Woman beaten as man gets forcefully recruited in Ukraine
Patriot Missiles Falling On Civilians In Kharkiv
Ukrainian military stole money intended for fortifications – local media
US: 2023 Interest Costs Reach $659B Due to Wasteful & Unbalanced Govt Budget
U.S. Government Now Spends More on Debt Interest than National Defense
----Venezuela
The US Uses Sanctions to Blackmail Venezuela: VP Rodriguez
Sanctions Seek to Thwart an Alternative Model: President Maduro
Venezuelans March Against US Sanctions
Venezuela Hosts 18 Countries to Defend UN Charter, Reject Sanctions
Imperial Powers Meddle in The Essequibo Issue, Venezuela Warns
----Syria
Military Situation In Syria On May 14, 2024 (Map Update)
----Yemen
American-British aggression warplane launched four airstrikes on Hodeida Airport
----Lebanon
Zionist enemy renews its raids on several towns in southern Lebanon
Hezbollah targets Zionist command base in Occupied Golan
Destruction Of Israeli Iron Dome System With Iranian Ababil Drones!
----De-dollarization
India, Nigeria ditch US dollar, will trade in local currency
----BRICS
Some 20,000 tickets already sold for 2024 BRICS Games in Russia’s Kazan
BRICS has entered new era of "greater BRICS cooperation," says Putin
Russia – Ukraine
Military Situation On Ukrainian Frontlines On May 14, 2024 (Map Update)
In Video: First Russian Unmanned Boat Successfully Deployed In Ukraine
Russian Army Finally Adopted RSM-56 Bulava Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile
Russian troops liberate Bugrovatka community in Kharkov Region over past day
50 Russians killed, nearly 190 wounded in Ukraine’s shelling attacks in past week
Number of victims in Belgorod building collapse rises to 17 — Emergencies Ministry
Russia, China want to be at forefront of establishing democratic world order — Lavrov
Share of Russia’s oil supplies to China and India up by 1 p.p. in March — OPEC
Specialized anti-drone units set up within Russian Federal Guard Service
Russian border guards to continue guarding Armenia's borders
Ex-Ukrainian president accuses US of ‘undermining morale’
Razvozhaev reported on repelling a massive attack on Sevastopol
Unprecedented level”: Putin assessed relations with China
Russia Just Found Oil Reserves in Antarctica
Russia Puts Bulava Intercontinental Missile into Service
Ukraine Using Outdated Vietnam-Era Air War Strategy Against Russians
High-ranking Russian Defense Ministry official arrested
Russian MPs pass bill banning ‘foreign agents’ from elections
Ukrainian forces fired at least 203 munitions at Belgorod Region over past day — governor
Nord Stream saboteurs prepped in Ukraine, Romania — Ukrainian politician
NSD has completely abandoned the use of SWIFT in Russia
Russian FSB arrests three terrorists in Karachay-Cherkess Republic
Russian new defense chief delivers remarks on key issues of Russia’s armed forces
Ukrainian Drone Struck Cargo Train In Russian Rear Region – Report
A Defense Ministry personnel officer is charged with a bribe of 30 million rubles, a source said
China
U.S. to Increase Tariffs on $18 Billion Worth of Chinese Imports, from EVs to Semiconductors
China vows 'all necessary measures' against additional US tariffs
Western gold investors watching the Fed while Chinese demand dominates the market - Natixis’ Dahdah
Interview: Join hands for future success of Russia-China partnership, says Putin
Industrial scale of Sino-German cooperation in Beijing grows to 40 bln yuan
Chinese president appoints new ambassadors
Putin to pay state visit to China, 'bilateral strategic ties to be further improved'
US urged to abandon self-imposed constraints of technological protectionism before first high-level AI talks with China
New U.S. tariffs on Chinese products a blot on free trade
US order for Chinese-linked company to sell property 'discrimination'
CCG law enforcement patrols near Kinmen waters increase; patrol model can be applied to entire Taiwan Straits: experts
Exclusive: China holds coast guard drills near Huangyan Dao, unveils evidence of Philippine pollution
Iran
EU Broadens Restrictive Measures on Iran
EU broadens sanctions to cover Iran’s missile program
Iran, Vietnam ink MoU on Law Enforcement cooperation
Iran Inaugurates 6 Projects in ICT Field
World
German court fines senior AfD politician €13,000 for using banned Nazi phrase
South Africa building death toll soars to 33 as crews find more bodies
More Than 400 Civilians Have Been Killed by Mines in Libya
Record 76m people displaced worldwide, says monitor
Caribbean Islands: Water Crisis a Growing Problem
Armenian police detains dozens of Azerbaijan land transfer protesters
Georgian Parliament passes ‘foreign agents’ bill
Fighting breaks out in Georgian parliament over foreign agents law
Uganda: Rising Water Levels in Lakes, Rivers
Unrest Racks French Pacific Territory of New Caledonia
UK mining giant to offload De Beers diamond business
DR Rules Out Collaboration with Haiti on Military Issues
Palestine - Israel
Military Situation In Gaza Strip On May 14, 2024 (Map Update)
Iraqi Resistance Attacked Eilat With Two New Drones ‘Arfad’ (Video)
Israeli forces suffer day of heavy attacks by resistance in Gaza
Israeli Tanks March Towards Center of Rafah
Palestinian surgeon Ghassan Abu Sitta's Schengen-wide travel ban overturned
Massive fire breaks out at Tel Hashomer military base in Tel Aviv – media
US
Boeing violated deal that avoided prosecution after 737 MAX crashes, DOJ says
Boeing is troubleshooting a small helium leak on the Starliner spacecraft
Credit card delinquencies rise as more Gen Z cardholders are maxed out, New York Fed research shows
Walmart Lays Off Hundreds, Cracks Down on Remote Work
Powell says inflation ‘higher than anybody expected’ and his confidence ‘not as high as it was’
US banks lay groundwork to leave London
New Poll Reveals Half Of Americans Consider Spending On Aid To Kiev To Be Excessive
US lags behind Russia in electronic warfare – ex-Pentagon official
This U.S. Attorney Resigned Amid an Ethics Investigation. Now He Oversees Judges’ Ethics. 
Stormy Daniels wore bulletproof vest to Donald Trump hush money trial, lawyer says
Michael Cohen testifies in Trump “hush money” fraud trial
House Democrats launch investigation into Trump’s alleged offers to oil executives
IRS Finds Trump Used Dubious Accounting Maneuver to Claim Improper Tax Breaks
Vegan - Animal Rights
Mislabelled shark meat rampant in Australian markets, study finds
Raw-milk fans plan to drink up as experts warn of high levels of H5N1 virus
Marc Jacobs ditches exotic animal skins after damning exposés documenting ‘appalling’ conditions
How Do Elephants Say Hello? Reunions Lead to Ear Flapping, Rumbling and Trunk Swinging in Greeting
Breaking: Britain’s historic ban on live exports
MYCO Launches First Burgers and Sausages Made from ‘Hooba’ Oyster Mushroom Protein
Sales of Animal Meat in Dutch Supermarkets Have Decreased by 16.4% Since 2020
Griffith Foods’ 2024 Report Predicts Veg-Forward Revolution in North American Retail & Foodservice
UK farmers must grow more fruit and veg, warns PM
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21 vegan mushroom recipes that prove mushrooms are the ultimate meat substitute
Falafel Wraps with Avocado Salsa [Vegan]
Eco
2023 was the hottest summer in two thousand years
Botswana: FAO Concerned About Increasing Use of Pesticides
Have the World’s Coral Reefs Already Crossed a Tipping Point?
Impossible’ heatwave struck Philippines in April, scientists find
The average Internet user spends 3,230 hours online every year. Here’s the carbon footprint of that.
Tesla is sued over air pollution from factory operations in Fremont, California
UK right to protect puffins threatened post Brexit
Untreated sewage illegally pumped into Windermere
Young whale's journey highlights threats facing ocean animals
Carbon Dioxide Increase Is Fastest It Has Ever Been In Last 50,000 Years
They're Back! Another Ship Sunk By Orca Attack In The Mediterranean
New GPS-based method can measure daily ice loss in Greenland
How Scientists Are Protecting Plovers’ Beachfront Lifestyle
UK Project Launches World First Recycling Initiative to Transform Polyester into New Yarn
Plug Power lands $1.7B DOE loan guarantee to boost hydrogen production
Berlin and Dublin spearhead move to unblock Nature Restoration Law
First observations of meltwater eating away at Antarctic ice shelves
China Launches First Major Sodium-Ion Battery Energy Storage Station
World's highest-efficiency hydrogen system scales up for mass production
Current solar storm produces most intense flare since 2017
Toyota once again ranked as worst automaker on climate lobbying globally
Tiger beetles mimic ultrasound to warn off bats
GLOBALink | Chinese company turns straw into energy in Shandong
Pemex waste contaminates Mexican communities while talking ‘sustainability’
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Tongwei gets $5.4 billion polysilicon order from Longi
Push For New US Lithium Mine Leaves Some Americans Wary
Middle East bears brunt of 30-year rise in heatwave deaths
Rangers patrol at Changtang National Nature Reserve in Xizang
Shade-grown coffee benefits birds, forests & people in Venezuela
Bangladesh island’s switch from solar power to fossil fuels threatens birds
Newly launched IM L6 has record breaking tech
Large’ sea creature — with ‘blade-like’ claws — discovered as new species. See it
Chinese power company to build 160 MW of solar in Bangladesh
Labor budget pledges billions to green hydrogen, solar, batteries and household rebates
Huge concrete pour paves way for 122 turbines at Australia’s largest wind project
Environmental defenders paid the price during Panama’s historic mining protests – report
Impunity and pollution abound in DRC mining along the road to the energy transition
Indian scientists design lead-free perovskite solar cell with 23.61% efficiency
Technology
Five-lane electron superhighway could see ultra-efficient electronics
The British Library hack is a warning for all academic libraries
AT&T paid bribes to get two major pieces of legislation passed
Insider Threats Maintain a Rising Trend
UK Army Uses 3D Printer to Make Spare Parts in Field for 1st Time in History - Ministry
Eight TikTok creators file their own suit against the divest-or-ban law
Threat Actor Scraped Dell Support Tickets, Including Customer Phone Numbers
Four-in-Ten Aussies Pirated Content in 2023, Overall Online Consumption Up 6%
Microsoft fixes VPN failures caused by April Windows updates
Flame-Retardant Transparent Bamboo Outperforms Silica Glass
Google Accidentally Deleted $125 Billion Pension Fund's Account
Meta Will Shut Down Workplace, Its Business Chat Tool
IMDb Struggles with Persistent Movie ‘Piracy’ Problem
More than 90,000 robots will work in Russian factories by 2030
DNS Tunneling Abuse Expands to Tracking & Scanning Victims
Science
Sun launches strongest solar flare of current cycle in monster X8.7-class eruption
Astronomers observe elusive stellar light surrounding ancient quasars
Paleontologists Discover New Species of Ornithopod Dinosaur in Argentina
Stone with ancient writing system unearthed in garden
WASP-193b, a giant planet with a density similar to that of cotton candy
Scientists Are Investigating a Puzzling Underground 'Anomaly' Near the Giza Pyramids
Some of the Oldest Stars Were Just Found in Our Own Galaxy
Strangely Curved Shapes Break 50-Year-Old Geometry Conjecture
Strange, red-glowing planet may be 'melting from within,' scientists report
Atoms squished closer together than ever before, revealing seemingly impossible quantum effects
The Original Purpose Of The Mysterious Hattusa Monolith Is Unknown
478-Million-Year-Old Fossil Sheds Light on Diversity and Evolution of Early Euchelicerates
Art - Culture
Chinese, Russian artists to participate in Beijing Great Wall Concert at Badaling
Achaemenid artifacts returned to Iran to be unveiled during cultural heritage week
Fascinating Photos of San Francisco Snapped Through a Navy Submarine Periscope in 1951
Health
Oldest known human viruses found in 50,000-year-old Neanderthal remains
Millions more middle-aged are obese, study suggests
First study to globally map heat-wave-related mortality finds 153,000+ deaths associated with heat waves
----COVID
Study shows virus that causes COVID-19 can penetrate blood-retinal-barrier and could damage vision
Censorship
Robert Kennedy Jr. sues Meta over ‘censored’ campaign video
RFK Jr. tells Ninth Circuit feds ordered YouTube to remove his videos
Privacy
Proton Mail fails activists, again–is it time to ditch the app for good?
The $2.3B Tornado Cash Case Is a Pivotal Moment for Crypto Privacy
FTC fires 'shot across the bow' at automakers over connected-car data privacy
Positive News
Official: Iranian aid reaches Gaza amid Israeli regime’s blockade
UAE aid to Gaza in numbers: Almost 50,000 tonnes of urgent supplies now delivered
Eco-friendly and affordable battery for low-income countries



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The Arsenal of Genocide: The U.S. Weapons That Are Destroying Gaza
Kill ‘Em All’ – US Politicians And Their Genocidal Comments against Palestinian since October 7
Ministry of Health: IOF committed five massacres in Gaza over the past 24 hours
Dozens of martyrs recovered after IOF withdraws from southeastern Gaza City
Euro-Med: A new Israeli massacre against civilians trying to access communications and internet services
10,000 Palestinians left disabled by Israel’s bombing of Gaza
United Nations affirms it informed Israel with coordinates of aid convoy that came under attack in Rafah
Israeli Shelling of UNRWA Clinic in Gaza City Kills Ten
Iran president: Blood of 15,000 children killed in Gaza will put an end to Zionist regime
Australian senator: Israel is committing genocide
Leaked Docs Reveal British Intelligence’s Secret Exploitation of Palestinian Refugees
Document monitoring Israeli violations against Palestinian prisoners in Israeli prisons
The UN Has Run Out of Food and Tents in Southern and Central Gaza
Another Biden administration staffer resigns over US stance on Gaza war
Palestinian truck drivers face new risks after settlers attacked aid convoy in West Bank
Israel’s Doomed-to-Fail Strategy
IOF kidnaps several Palestinians in W. Bank raids
Britain's support for Zionism has caused 76 years of conflict. It is time this barbarism stops
Israel Descends Into Barbarism
Support pouring in for Palestine's UN bid
Which universities in Gaza has Israel destroyed?
Erdogan says Israel has 'set its sights' on Turkish territory
UN launches probe after staff member killed in Gaza – Reuters
UNESCO Honors Gaza Journalists – On How Israel Inadvertently Empowered Palestinian Media
Tensions Between Egypt and Israel Grow as US Plays 'Political Trickery'
Pro-Palestinian protesters take over London School of Economics building
Gaza protesters occupy Cambridge University's graduation lawn
'Resisting the Nakba Since 1948' | Crowds call for Gaza ceasefire in NYC
Anti-Zionist Jews stage rally in al-Quds
Pro-Palestine activists protest against UK arms shipments to Israel
Australian uni stages Nakba Day Gaza protest
Ireland to recognize Palestinian statehood by end of May
Emergency meeting held in Türkiye amid coup d’etat warning
US threatens Georgia with sanctions over ‘foreign agents’ bill
US is 'Hurting Itself': Washington Threatens Sanctions Against India in Response to Iran Deal
Venezuelan VP Denounces US Unilateral Sanctions as New Form of 'Neocolonialism'
US Should Brace for ‘Blowback’ After Shooting Itself in the Foot With Tough Anti-China Tariffs
U.S. assassination of Gen. Soleimani should garner intl. attention: Iran rights chief
Putin explains why peace talks with Ukraine collapsed
Blinken tells Ukrainians to embrace conscription
Worry escalates as Okinawa residents find Dutch soldiers on US military base
Child homelessness in England reaches a record high
----The Nakba
Israel removal from our land inevitable: Haniyeh on Nakba anniv.
This Nakba Day, Palestinians Remind the World We Will Not Be Erased
The Nakba is an ongoing crime against humanity
Nakba anniversary .. Palestinians still holding keys to their homes
For How Long?’ – China Says Nakba’s ‘Historical Injustice’ has Further Worsened
----Slovakia
Slovak Prime Minister Fico Wounded In Assassination Attempt
Slovak PM Fico is ‘a great man who stood up to the West’ – US legal analyst
Attack on Fico targets friendship with Russia — former Slovak prime minister
Slovak PM Fico’s life out of danger — deputy PM
Juraj Cintula, Perpetrator of Attack Against Slovak Prime Minister
Fico is very courageous; we need him badly in Europe’ – independent journalist
Exact moment would-be assassin opens fire on Slovak PM Robert Fico
----Julian Assange
Stella Assange: “Julian is just one decision away from being extradited”
----Niger
African state reveals why it canceled defense deal with Washington
NGO Bringing Together Peoples of Russia and Niger Opens in Niamey
----Syria
U.S. Military Surveillance Blimp Reportedly Shot Down Over Northeastern Syria (Videos)
Syrian FPV Drones Kill Yet Another HTS Commander In Greater Idlib
----Yemen
Yemeni Army Conducts Attack On US Destroyer, Ship Affiliated To Israeli Regime
Yemen warns of 'decisive options' if Gaza war continues
President chairs meeting of Supreme Committee for Supporting Al-Aqsa
Houthis Have 'Defeated' American Goliath - UK Media
----Lebanon
Hezbollah, Hamas Launch Dozens Of Rockets From Lebanon At Israeli Bases (Videos)
Hezbollah chief underlines unity among resistance groups
Two martyrs following Israeli attack on car in southern Lebanon
----De-dollarization
Ruble Surpasses 40% Milestone in Russia's Export and Import Trade
Share of yuan in Russian foreign exchange market reaches historical maximum of 53.4%
----BRICS
Iranian president to attend BRICS summit in Kazan — envoy to Russia
European Countries Seeking to Join Alliance in 2024
Russia – Ukraine
Military Situation On Ukrainian Frontlines On May 15, 2024 (Map Update)
Zelensky postpones all foreign trips as Russia advances
Russian troops liberate three communities in Ukraine operation over past day — top brass
Russian military reverses only gain of Ukrainian counteroffensive
Russian Forces Completely Liberate Village of Rabotino in Zaporozhye Region
'Exceeds All Expectations': Russian Servicemen Praise 'Terminator' Tank Support Vehicle
Russian Troops Making Gains in Special Military Op On All Fronts Daily - Putin
UK says Ukraine can use British weapons to strike Crimea
Putin says open to dialogue on Ukraine crisis
Kiev blames US for Russian advances – Politico
US threatens EU bank for working in Russia – Reuters
Ukraine Prepares Total Mobilization in 5 Controlled Cities - Russian Official
Dual Citizen With Single Duty: Young Russian-Italian Joins Special Op
Nearly 8,000 people evacuated from borderline districts in the Kharkov Region
Avtovaz to produce up to 50,000 Lada Largus cars by year-end
Putin signs law banning foreign agents’ participation in elections
Russian president’s visit to Vietnam to propel deepening of bilateral ties — envoy
Military Overview: Massive Attacks Hit Russian Rear Regions, Including Crimea (Video, Map Update)
Putin reveals why he replaced Russia’s defense minister
EU nations push for sanctions on global financial institutions over Russia – Reuters
Chinese tourism to Russia surging
Make-Up of New Russian Government
Ukraine Urges US to Lift Ban on Using US-Made Weapons to Attack Russian Soil - Reports
Major Grain Hub to be Established in Russia's Tatarstan
Over 110 Countries Confirm Their Participation in Russia's SPIEF 2024 Forum
Putin appoints acting governors of five regions
Book of Xi's discourses on Chinese modernization published in Russian
Blinken supports controversial Ukrainian conscription law
China
China hopes to weaken US supremacy, and it knows where the weakest link lies
Putin arrives in China
U.S. tariff hikes on China's clean energy goods draw backlash
Putin says China clearly understands roots of Ukraine crisis
China-Europe freight train service connects northern Chinese port, Moscow
GT Voice: Russian Far East holds potential to cooperate with Heilongjiang
China-Russia economic ties thrive on all fronts; bilateral trade volume projected to reach new heights in 2024
Serbian media say Xi's visit sets stage for China-Serbia ties to flourish
45 Chinese fighter jets patrol around Taiwan
China navy secretly built what could be world's first drone aircraft carrier: report
China's largest land port handles over 1,700 China-Europe freight trains
China to cut retail prices of gasoline, diesel
China unveils plan to galvanize NEV uptake in rural areas
1st vessel of China's largest-scale LNG ship project delivered in Shanghai
Iran
Sanctions Reveal Australia’s Double Standards: Iran
Iran Establishes1,000 KM Oil Transization Pipeline this Year
Lawsuit filed against US over 2019 Khash-Zahedan bombing
Iran's culture minister calls for strengthening cultural ties with SCO member states
Iranian Navy aims enhanced ocean navigation capabilities
Iran self-sufficient in drone, missile production: Defense official
At least five dead in floods in northeastern Iran
World
Hospital closure in Sudan's North Darfur imperils lives
11th International Justice and Law Meeting begins in Cuba
New Caledonia hit by deadly unrest as France approves local voting system change
Swiss court finds Gambian ex-minister guilty of crimes against humanity
Finland to Use Reservists to Reinforce Its Border With Russia
Swiss lawmakers look to boost arms exports 
Mosque attack in Nigeria's north injures at least 24 people, including children
Dutch Parties Reach Coalition Deal: Wilders
Czech billionaire’s bid for Royal Mail is problematic from every angle
Gabon: Former president Ali Bongo on hunger strike against alleged torture
Death toll rises to 33 in George building collapse as rescuers continue search
Brazilian president denounces fake news about Rio Grande do Sul
Italian Authorities Bust VAT Fraud Ring
Afghanistan ready to sign agreement on transit of goods with 3 countries, including Russia
Palestine - Israel
Military Situation In Palestine On May 15, 2024 (Map Update)
Iraqi Resistance Launches Shahed Suicide Drones At Israel’s Eilat (Videos)
Palestinian Resistance Targets Israeli Military Vehicles, Inflicts Casualties
Israeli forces flee Gaza district for third time
Hamas Delegation Meets With Secretary-General Of Hezbollah
Palestinian fighters battle Israeli army in Gaza's Jabalia refugee camp on Nakba day
Iraqi resistance strikes vital targets in occupied Palestinian territories
Raad: Zionist enemy feels an existential threat from the resistance
24 Israeli soldiers killed in Hezbollah attacks
Israel Intensifies Attacks on Jabalia, Gaza and Rafah
Thousands march in Sderot for Israel's reoccupation of Gaza
US
Boeing faces criminal charge for violating deal over 737 MAX crashes
US pledges another $2 billion in military aid to Ukraine
Blinken faces backlash for 'partying in Ukraine while Gaza burns'
US Lawmaker Blasts Blinken for Playing Guitar in Ukrainian Bar While US in ‘Deep Trouble’
Seven Native American Tribes Have Banned Kristi Noem From Entering Their Lands
Israel Wants Endless War Without the Politics. Biden’s Going Along for the Doomed Ride.
Groceries costly for many Americans despite slowing inflation
US House committee moves quickly to approve bill limiting business with Chinese biotech firms
EPA: $1.3 Trillion Needed for Nation’s Water Infrastructure
Arizona Accuses Amazon of Unfair, Deceptive Business Practices
Mapping the nearly 15,000 biotech and pharma layoffs in the first half of 2024
Mortgage companies could intensify the next recession, US officials warn
Education Dept. announces highest student loan interest rate over a decade
US marine arrested after vowing to ‘erase’ white people
US Financial System Facing Five-Year High Delinquency Rates on Loans - Federal Reserve
Conflict at Home and Abroad as Clock Ticks Down on US Empire
US Republicans Blast Biden for West African Foreign Policy – Reports
Former Far-Right Hard-Liner Says Billionaires Are Using School Board Races to Sow Distrust in Public Education
Independent testing finds toxic chemicals in East Palestine home
Biden, Trump Agree To Election Debates In June, September
Trump’s private Boeing hits another jet at Florida airport – Reuters
Vegan - Animal Rights
Response to avian flu in US dairy herd lacking
After UK ban on live animal exports, NGOs step up pressure on the European Commission
Bats are Getting Electrocuted in Australia, Power Companies are Trying to Stop It
NYC Carriage Horse Rescued from Slaughter Auction After Being Discarded by Owner
Yellow Dragon Fruit: Benefits and Preparation Tips
The Vegetarian Butcher to Veganize Products With The EVERY Co.’s Animal-Free Egg Whites
Save Da Sea Secures Funds for Expansion, Proving that “Profit with Purpose” is Possible
E-Commerce Outpaces Retail in Plant-Based Food Sales, Reaching $394M in 2023, Reveals State of the Marketplace Report
Plant-Based Health Professionals UK Publishes Free Guide to Eating Plant-Based on a Budget
Mooji Meats: “As Ribeyes Are Arguably the Most Popular Yet Intricate Meats, We Chose Them as Our Flagship Product”
Better Nature Tempeh Becomes the UK’s Fastest-Growing Wholefood Protein Brand 
Revo Foods Unveils Plant-Based Salmon 2.0 with Revamped Recipe & New Flavours
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10 Whole Food Plant-Based Recipes with Over 50 Grams of Protein
10 Plant-Based Creamy Tomato Recipes
Vegan Crunchy Thai Wraps With Simple Peanut Sauce
How To Make This Smashed Cucumber Salad
Eco
BYD debuts new-energy pickup truck in Mexico as Chinese EVs continue to expand in North America amid US tariff increases
Florida Set to Implement Balloon Release Ban to Tackle Plastic Pollution
Forrest says hydrogen subsidy makes green iron commercially viable in Australia
Baidu launches 6th generation robotaxi – costs less than a Xiaomi SU7
UK: How much you’re paying for the most polluting water company
UK: How your MP voted on law to criminalise water bosses for sewage pollution
Setback for Guinea mine that threatens World Heritage chimp reserve
New database unveils the role of Asian hornbills as forest seed dispersers
As miner quells protests in Ecuador, Canadian firms’ rights record faces scrutiny
Coal share falls below 50% in India’s installed power capacity
Wind turbines pay back life cycle carbon emissions in less than 2 years, NZ study finds
New Aito M5 delivery started in China
US Regulators Approve Rule That Could Speed Renewables
Killer whales breathe just once between dives, study confirms
Decoding the Mysterious Origins of Baobab Trees
Smart photovoltaic base revitalizes NW China's barren lands
Early retirement of old vehicles won't save the planet: A study
As sea levels rise, the Quinalt Nation moves to higher ground
Lightning Dazzles Onlookers Watching the Eruption of Volcán de Fuego in Guatemala
Scientists generate heat over 1,000 degrees Celsius with solar power instead of fossil fuel
Michigan Seeks Compensation from Fossil Fuel Giants for Climate Change Damages
Satirical posters protesting Shell’s ‘lethal legacy’ replace 200 adverts across the UK
Extractive industries look at degraded land to avoid further deforestation in the Pan Amazon
Australia is back in the global race for green hydrogen with game-changing production credit
Latest images show severe rust on Philippines' illegally grounded warship at Ren'ai Jiao; ship may 'cause irreversible damage to marine life'
Scenery of pyramid-shaped hills in Guizhou, SW China
An ancient Indigenous lagoon system brings water back to a dry town in Ecuador
A year in, New York’s pioneering public power law makes uneven progress
Technology
MIT students stole $25M in seconds by exploiting ETH blockchain bug, DOJ says
ISP Must Unmask Alleged Pirates But Rightsholders Can’t ‘Harass’ Them
Microcapacitor Charges 100M Times Faster Than Lithium-Ion Batteries
Oklahoma Passes Legislation to Protect Bitcoin Custody Rights
EU failure to rein in spyware reflects lack of political will, parliamentarian says
IMF boss warns of AI 'tsunami' coming for world's jobs
Intel issues advisories for 90 security vulnerabilities — includes critical level 10 for AI tools
VPN, DNS, Give Up, or Go Legal: Aussies’ Reactions to Pirate Site-Blocking in 2023
Ebury infects 400k Linux Servers over 15 years
ByteDance Enters AI Arena with Doubao, Offering Ultra-Low Cost and Versatile Applications
Law enforcement data stolen in Wichita ransomware attack
Musk’s ExTwitter Fumbles Copyright Law, Loses Data Scraping Lawsuit
Flaw in Wi-Fi Standard Can Enable SSID Confusion Attacks
FBI seize BreachForums hacking forum used to leak stolen data
Crook brags about US Army and $75b defense biz pwnage
Linux maintainers were infected for 2 years by SSH-dwelling backdoor with huge reach
Utah Locals Are Getting Cheap 10 Gbps Fiber Thanks To Local Governments
Senate unveils $32B roadmap for regulating AI
Science
Detection of an Earth-sized exoplanet orbiting the ultracool dwarf star SPECULOOS-3
Russian archaeologists uncover ancient settlement close to the Iraq-Iran border
NASA's Juno provides high-definition views of Europa's icy shell
Did dinosaur blood run hot or cold? Both, according to a new study
Astronomers say we may live at the center of a cosmic void 2 billion light-years wide that defies the laws of cosmology
Stunning 150-Million-Year-Old Fossil Shows a Brittle Star Cloning Itself
Russian Arctic National Park sets up first scientific station on Franz Josef Land
Morocco recovers 117 fossils dating back 400m years from Chile
Ancient family’s tomb uncovered after 1,800 years in China. See the treasures inside
Art - Culture
Long-lived trees made national heritage
Miao people celebrate Caihuashan festival in Chongqing
Turkey: Chora church, turned mosque then museum, is a mosque again
A.I. Detects 40 Allegedly Counterfeit Paintings for Sale on eBay
Health
South African president signs controversial healthcare bill into law
A Potentially Fatal New Covid-Related Syndrome Has Emerged
Eat These 9 Plants for Healthier Skin
Someone is going to die’: MPs warned of E coli risk to swimmers in English waters
North Carolina could ban face masks for medical reasons in public
Blood test can detect cancer seven years before it develops
----COVID
Near to 100 cases of KP.2 COVID variant: Are we facing a new COVID wave?
Censorship
France bans TikTok in New Caledonia following deadly riots
EU to sanction more Russian news outlets
Israel orders Al Jazeera closure in West Bank: Report
Media Empire Distorting Gaza Tragedy, Iran Warns
How Canada’s media manufactures sympathy for the landlord class 
Privacy
Claimants in LifeLabs data-breach class action to get $7.86 each
Reference
Cases of assassination attempts on top officials of countries of the world in 2005-2024
Positive News
11 Acres of Plant-infused Green Roofs Go ‘Blue’–Capturing Rainwater in Flood-Prone Amsterdam



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Borkum Ship Transports Weapons to Israel, RESCOP Denounces
More than 15,000 children killed in Gaza since tensions escalated — Red Crescent
Kemi Badenoch: Trading on Gaza’s genocide
Euro-Med: Israeli destruction of schools, health centers in Gaza is continuation of the genocide
Euro-Med calls on ICC to establish national office in Palestine
Killing the Kebab Maker of Gaza – Testimonies from ‘Camp 2’ Massacre in Nuseirat
Palestinian journalist killed in Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza
South Africa Urges ICJ to Halt Israeli Assault on Rafah
Govt Office in Gaza: More than hundred scientists, academics martyred in Zionist aggression on Gaza
UNRWA: 600,000 Palestinians have been displaced from Rafah in 10 days
Japan slams US Senator over Israel arms support, reference to 'atomic bombs'
UNICEF calls for an end to Israel’s indiscriminate killing of children in Gaza 
Australian Zionist who planted bomb outside pro-Palestinian household given lenient sentence
Palestinian child injured by Zionist enemy bullets in Qusra, south of Nablus
UN chief: Launching attack on Rafah unacceptable
Arab League calls for UN peacekeeping force in Palestinian territories, ceasefire in Gaza
Settlers attack Palestinian vehicles south of Nablus for second time
'I lost my city': Gazan war photographer in tears at Nakba event
Israel genocide case: ICJ hears Rafah attack is 'endgame' in Gaza
Egypt rejects Israeli proposal regarding joint management of Rafah crossing
Egypt deploys military convoys to Gaza border as tensions with Israel flare
University Professors Are Losing Their Jobs Over “New McCarthyism” on Gaza
New Palestine Protest/Free Speech Threat: House Oversight Committee Targets 20 Pro-Palestinian Organizations
Nicaragua Pays Tribute to Palestine on Nakba Day
Colombia Willing to Integrate a Peacekeeping Force in Palestine
Swedish City Proposes Ban on Purchases from Israel
Pro-Israel billionaires urged New York crackdown on Gaza protests: Report
Police dismantle pro-Palestinian encampment at DePaul University in Chicago
Police Violently Evict Pro-Palestine Protesters in UC Irvine
Injured Columbia University student contradicts NYPD’s claims over arrests
Medics Say Police Weapons Drew Blood and Cracked Bones at UCLA Protest
University of Helsinki’s Student Protests against Ties with Israel Continue
Columbia faculty passes vote of no confidence in President Shafik over protest response
UK media outlet accused of ‘justifying’ Fico shooting
How much money the U.S. spends on war
Iravani: US spreads lies about Iran to justify military aggression against Yemen
US bans import of Chinese ‘genocide’ cotton
Israeli tank kills 5 of their own soldiers, wounds 7 more in Gaza
Georgia accuses NATO countries of trying to orchestrate coup
Russia and China are creating foundation for multipolar world - financial consultant
12% of US Aid to Ukraine 'Delinquent or Unaccounted For' - Defense Inspector General
Military conscripts in Ukraine to receive barcodes facilitating apprehension of deserters
----Slovakia
Fico shooter protested suspension of Ukraine military aid – Slovak interior minister
Fico shot multiple times, undergoes five-hour operation — doctors
Slovakia PM Robert Fico in ‘very serious’ condition
----Julian Assange
UK Prosecutor's Office Went Too Far in the Assange Case: Corbyn
----Niger
US presents troop withdrawal plan to Niger
----Syria
Russian Aerospace Forces destroy three militant bases in Syria — Defense Ministry
----Yemen
Military Situation In Yemen On May 16, 2024 (Map Update)
U.S. Army Intercepts More Houthi Drones, Strikes Key Yemeni City
----Lebanon
Military Situation On Israeli-Lebanese Border O May 16, 2024 (Map Update)
Hezbollah uses new type of Kamikaze drone
Hezbollah inflicts heavy losses on Israeli surveillance sys.
Hezbollah deploys S-5 missiles against Zionist regime for first time: Report
Hezbollah drone targets Israel's largest spy balloon: Reports
----De-dollarization
Russia, Iran working to create single BRICS currency — Iranian ambassador
----BRICS
Russia endorses Vietnam’s future participation in BRICS: Russian ambassador
Iran To Strengthen Ties With India In BRICS And SCO
UAE Annual Investment Congress Explores BRICS Expansion And Global Economic Impact
Heads of BRICS space agencies to meet in Moscow on May 23 - Roscosmos
Russia – Ukraine
Military Situation On Ukrainian Frontlines On May 16, 2024 (Map Update)
In Video: Russian Iskander Destroyed Ukrainian Air Defense Control System In Kharkiv Region
WATCH Russian Navy destroy Ukrainian sea drones moving toward Crimea
Russian troops destroy 600 combat aircraft in Ukraine operation — top brass
Ukrainian Attacks In Russian Rear Regions On May 16, 2024 (Map Update)
Ukraine Loses Over 520 Soldiers in DPR in Battles With Russian Southern Troops - MoD
FSB prevents terrorist attack against railroad in Crimea
Woman, her four-year-old son killed by kamikaze drone near Belgorod
Ukrainian Attack on Donestk Leaves 4 Civilians Dead
The Russian military repelled a massive attack by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on Sevastopol
Russia to Integrate Drone Monitoring System Into Its Civil Aviation
Ukrainian soldiers exiled from Germany for Nazi symbols
Russia’s international reserves up $2.7 bln in one week to $598.4 bln — Central Bank
Will reach Moscow: what weapons the United States has transferred to the borders of Russia
China
Xi, Putin hold talks, sign joint statement on deepening ties
Cooperation fervor among China-Russia localities and businesses at its peak
Russia and China plan to sign contract on Power of Siberia-2 in near future — Deputy PM
Russian-Chinese heavy helicopter project implemented on schedule — First Deputy PM
China, Pakistan reiterate ironclad friendship, agree to update building of economic corridor
GT Voice: Russia's energy pivot toward East injects new vitality to regional economy
China completes construction of Asia's largest high-altitude rocket test facility
Chinese police bust $1.9B USDT underground banking racket
Iran
Iran's trade with neighbors exceeds $90 b: FM
Death toll in worst floods in decades in Iran’s Mashhad rises to 7
World
Singapore Money Laundering Suspects Invested Huge Sums in Dubai Property
Haiti: U.S. Military Aircraft Offloaded 835 Tons of Cargo
Child Migration Through Darien to Reach Record Levels: UNICEF
ALBA Rejects U.S. Sanctions Against Nicaragua
Cuba and Venezuela Continue to Strengthen Relations
Indian hotel company sponsors internal flights in Cuba
Ukrainians Mobilized in Kherson Kept in 'Big Cage,' Unable to Contact Families - Source
Venezuelan Oil Production Stutters as Reimposed US Sanctions Hamper Deals
The Blockade Against Venezuela Must Cease: Delcy Rodríguez
Palestine - Israel
Israel Pays Heavy Price For War On Gaza
Iraqi Resistance Attacks ‘Vital Targets’ In Israel With Cruise Missiles, Suicide Drones (Videos)
Hamas welcomes the ICJ's review of measures to halt genocide in Gaza
Israel Launches Probe into Soldiers Killed by ‘Friendly Fire’
Netanyahu revives Bill to lower military service exemption age for Haredi Yeshiva students
Enemy army: 23 Soldiers injured during last day battles in Gaza
US completes aid pier at Gaza beach
US
Kissinger’s Nightmare: US Bid to Crush Russia & China Economically Only Drives Them Closer
US House Passes Bill to Compel Delivery of Withheld Weapons to Israel
Plane Breaks Up Mid-Air Over Tennessee, Killing 3 People Onboard
Deadly US Oil Blast Exposes Risks of Pushing Profits over Safety
RFK Jr. running mate donating $8M to campaign
Average consumer carries $6,218 in credit card debt, as more borrowers are falling behind on their payments
US Congressman Introduces Bill To Abolish The Federal Reserve
Rent has risen faster than wages in most US cities
Consumer bureau case divides SCOTUS conservatives
Pro-Israel lobbying group Aipac launches ad campaign against Jamaal Bowman
Albuquerque Is Throwing Out the Belongings of Homeless People, Violating City Policy
Trump, Allies Are Laying Groundwork to Contest Potential Election Loss
Trump's brazen legal strategy: Why his attorneys keep filing motions that are destined to fail
Trump lawyer yells at Michael Cohen in cross-examination over call about Stormy Daniels
Trump Media says it will delay quarterly filing due to auditor change
Major Trump trials delayed until after election
Vegan - Animal Rights
The Humane League Launches the Animal Policy Alliance to Help Farmed Animals
Iowa Restricts Labelling & SNAP Purchases of Meat and Egg Alternatives – and Extends Tax Break for Livestock
Are Lawsuits Against Big Meat the Next Path to Climate Justice?
Undercover in a shark fin trafficking ring: Interview with wildlife crime fighter Andrea Crosta
Study reveals consumers value animal welfare more than environmental sustainability when buying meat and dairy products
Empowering Women in Veganism: Inside the Vegan Women Summit 2024
Schouten to Showcase its “Groundbreaking” Mycoprotein Nuggets at PLMA Amsterdam
This Planit POD Fermentation System, Called the “Ultimate Industry solution”, Creates Vegan Analogs On-Site in 24 Hours 
EU Election Guide Finds High Levels of Support for Plant-Based Policies After Surveying 50+ Political Parties
----Recipes
35 sweet and savoury aquafaba recipes that prove you don’t need eggs
8 Easy Vegan Egg Recipes, From Yolks To Omelet
Eco
China’s solar dominance set to continue amid price slide
China: IM L6 sold over 6,000 units 48 hours after launch
Investigation finds Swedish old growth forests pulped for ecommerce boxes
Industrial emissions aren’t falling fast enough to meet US climate goals
Zhejiang's national wetland park makes efforts to improve ecological environment
DeSantis Signs Law Deprioritizing Climate Change, Bans Offshore Wind Projects
Microsoft’s emissions soar by 30%: Why is it building more data centres and what is their impact?
M&S teams up with recycling tech group to trace plastic packaging
Ocean warming triggers Indo-Pacific heat waves: Study
A trillion cicadas will emerge in the next few weeks. This hasn’t happened since 1803.
Canada oil sands air pollution 20-64 times worse than industry says: Study
Bird populations are mysteriously declining at an Amazon park in Ecuador & beyond
Lightning Dazzles Onlookers Watching the Eruption of Volcán de Fuego in Guatemala
27 electric buses to be in operation in Lahore by end-year: minister
Technology
Cameras inspired by insect eyes could give robots a wider view
China sets goal for local carmakers to get a quarter of their chips domestically by 2025
Bitcoin Soars To $66K As Whales Move Over $1 Billion Out Of Coinbase
TikTok is testing hour-long videos
Cyber Official Speaks Out, Reveals Mobile Network Attacks in U.S.
Huawei's operating system gaining clout
Internet Archive Fails to Dismiss Record Labels’ Copyright Lawsuit
Archie, the Internet's first search engine, is rescued and running
Piracy Block Reversed For Tech Site That Reported Site-Blocking Workarounds
Russian hackers use new Lunar malware to breach a European govt's agencies
Where are floppy disks today? Planes, trains, and all these other places
Science
New photos show Jupiter's tiny moon Amalthea
How did sabre-toothed tigers acquire their long upper canine teeth?
Scientists find buried branch of the Nile that may have carried pyramids' stones
Ancient Black Hole Collision Spotted, Occurred Shortly After the Big Bang
Art - Culture
Young Russians eager to learn Chinese
Traditional Mongolian ethnic culture promoted at schools in NE China
Health
Vegetarian and vegan diets linked to lower risk of heart disease, cancer, death
Kenya: Cholera Cases Rise to 107 due to Heavy Floods
Blood pressure drugs more than double bone-fracture risk in nursing home patients
Could bird flu in cows lead to a human outbreak? Slow response worries scientists
Flesh-eating’ disease cases skyrocket in Japan – media
Censorship
CBC has whitewashed Israel’s crimes in Gaza. I saw it firsthand
Mic cuts out as graduating student tells Columbia to act over Gaza
RFK Jr. Cries Collusion Between Biden, Trump To Exclude Him From Debates
Israeli anti-Zionist academic Ilan Pappe interrogated by US federal agents on Gaza views
Privacy
Ireland privacy watchdog confirms Dell data breach investigation
Inside Poland’s groundbreaking effort to reckon with spyware abuses 
Positive News
Zambian teen teaches climate change lessons through sign language
Wild birds and mammals return to the Mayan Biosphere Reserve after being rescued from illegal trafficking



Photos of the Week


Khan Younis, Gaza - Tents are set up by displaced Palestinians in the war-stricken city.
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Gaza City, Gaza - A Palestinian at al-Ahli Baptist hospital holds the body of a relative killed in Israeli attacks.
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Rafah, Gaza - Palestinian women at a funeral mourn a relative killed in an Israeli airstrike.
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Gaza City, Gaza - Residents return to their homes after Israeli forces withdrew from some areas.
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Gaza - Civil defence workers and residents carry out a search and rescue operation in Nuseirat refugee camp to reach Palestinians trapped under the rubble of a three-storey house that collapsed after Israeli attacks on a refugee camp.
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Gaza - A Palestinian woman weeps next to the body of a man pulled from a building that was destroyed by Israeli army airstrikes on Nuseirat refugee camp.
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Gaza City, Gaza - Palestinians carry the dead body of a man at Zeitoun neighborhood after Israeli forces withdrew from the area following a raid.
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Gaza - Palestinians carry the dead body of a child recovered from under the rubble of a house hit in an Israeli strike in Nuseirat refugee camp.
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Gaza - Palestinians search for casualties at the site of an Israeli strike on a house in Nuseirat refugee camp.
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Gaza - A Palestinian child, wounded in Israeli fire during an Israeli invasion in Jabalia refugee camp, sits in a tent inside of Kamal Adwan Hospital.
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Gaza - Mourners react next to the bodies of Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes, during their funeral at Al-Aqsa hospital in Deir Al-Balah.
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Nablus, West Bank - Thousands of Palestinians participated in marches and vigils organized in Palestinian city centers in the West Bank to commemorate the 76th anniversary of the Nakba that befell the Palestinians in 1948.
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Ramallah, West Bank - Palestinians hold a Palestinian flag as they take part in a protest to mark the 76th anniversary of the Nakba.
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New York, US - A student wears a statement in support of Palestinians during a graduation ceremony at Columbia University Journalism School.
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Mexico City, Mexico - A pro-Palestinian activist with watermelons painted on her eyelids. Watermelons have become a global symbol of solidarity with Palestinians.
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Kenya - A pair of white rhinos nudge their heads gently together at a watering hole in Solio Game Reserve.
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Chile - Aurora australis, or the southern lights, glow over Villarrica volcano in Pucón.
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Sea Lion Island, Falkland Islands -  A gentoo penguin. Gentoos are the fastest swimmers among penguins and agile enough to surf breaking waves.
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Lahore, Pakistan - Farmers sell watermelons at the fruit market.
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Türkiye - Ruins of a mountain monastery are seen at the Alicin Geosite in the Kızılcahamam district of Ankara.
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Iran – Bisheh Waterfall, Lorestan
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Soberania National Park, Panama - A keel-billed toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus)
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El Salvador - People carry statues of the Virgin Mary during the 42nd edition of the Flowers and Palm Festival in Panchimalco.
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Java, Indonesia - Mount Merapi spews lava down its slopes.
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Malaysia -  Crab Art: Sand-bubbler crabs sift through sand searching for food. Discarded grains are rolled into pellets to ensure the same sand isn't sifted twice.
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Germany –  A winter flood in a riparian forest of the Elbe River Landscape Biosphere Reserve
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Documentary


The Stones Cry Out (2013)

Voices Of The Palestinian Christians


In 1948, the history of Palestine changed forever, but little is ever said about the upheaval faced by its Christian minority. Christians have lived side by side with Muslims and Jews for almost two thousand years. An integral part of Palestinian society, they have shared in the events of recent history, yet their voices are seldom heard and worse: their existence often ignored.



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Hopefully, I will be able to return to posting in the near future.

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Documentary


Automated Apartheid: Walking Through Hebron Smart City


Join MintPress director Mnar Adley as she embarks on walking through the city of Hebron, where her family originates from. Known to Palestinians as the city of al-Khalil, Hebron is the largest and most populated Palestinian city in the West Bank. Dubbed by Israel as 'Hebron Smart City' -- this is where Israel tests its Draconian surveillance technology on the Palestinian population as part of what is called the Wolfpack surveillance system.

Mnar Adley takes us along her journey as she crosses through the most heavily armed and surveilled checkpoints in the world where Israel has set up an automated apartheid system to track Palestinian movement.  Adley is joined by Palestinian activist Izzat Karake from Youth Against Settlements who chronicles the struggle against settler colonialism where armed Jewish settlers supported by Israeli soldiers are trying to take over the city to Judaize the quarter.



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Reports


Report From Gaza: "Devastating" Israeli Raid to Free 4 Hostages Kills 270+ Palestinians


In one of the single bloodiest Israeli attacks in Gaza over the last eight months, at least 274 Palestinians were killed, including at least 64 children, and nearly 700 were wounded in a raid on the Nuseirat refugee camp on Saturday that freed four Israelis held hostage in Gaza since October 7. "Children were shot dead. Elderly people were shot dead. Women were shot dead," says Gaza-based journalist Akram al-Satarri, who was at the Nuseirat refugee camp on Saturday. Speaking to us from outside the Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah — one of the last remaining hospitals that are partially functioning in Gaza — al-Satarri says the death toll is rising by the minute, as wounded Palestinians aren't able to receive the care they need. Al-Satarri also discusses the World Food Programme's recent suspension of aid operations in Gaza City and Israel's withholding of aid on the entire Gaza Strip.







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"Massacre": Analyst Slams Israeli Military Raid That Frees 4 Hostages, Kills 270+ Palestinians


Israel's weekend attack on the Nuseirat refugee camp that freed four Israeli hostages and killed at least 274 Palestinians and wounded nearly 700 was reportedly supported by the Biden administration, which provided intelligence to Israel ahead of the raid. "There's no question that what unfolded in that operation was a massacre," says Palestinian American political analyst Omar Baddar. "To look at a death toll of this scale and then to celebrate this kind of operation as some sort of success, you would basically have to openly say that the lives of Israelis are more valuable than the lives of Palestinians." Baddar discusses the political and humanitarian impact of the raid and his outlook on ceasefire negotiations. "When push comes to shove, the Biden administration is unwilling to apply any meaningful pressure on Israel," he says. "That dynamic is not going to lead to anything positive."



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