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Death toll from Zionist aggression risen to 44,532 martyrs
Fearing war crimes claims, Israel warns 30 soldiers not to travel abroad: What we know
‘Revenge Videos’ – Report Probes Israeli Forces’ Online ‘Cache’ of Atrocities in Gaza
Netanyahu Knew All Along – Israeli Government Staffer Reveals All
Palestine blames US administration for Israel settler violence in Occupied West Bank
Malnutrition is devastating the children of Gaza due to deliberate Israeli starvation policy
For the 5th time Israeli forces attack Kamal Adwan hospital in Gaza
Gaza faces complete medicine shortage amid ongoing Israeli blockade
Pro-Israel Group’s Ties to Officials Raises Alarm Around “Nonprofit Killer Bill”
Hamas: Brutal enemy bombing in Beit Lahia insistence on war of extermination
Urgent calls to evacuate 25,000 wounded, sick people from Gaza for treatment
‘Tightening Siege’ – UN Slams Israel’s Evacuation Orders Affecting 80% of Gaza
Elderly Palestinian Beaten to Death – Settler Mobs Set Fires in West Bank
Settlers burn Palestinian homes, vehicles in Beit Furik, Huwara in Nablus
Norway’s wealth fund divests from Israel’s Bezeq over services to W. Bank settlements
‘Israel lobby is lying to us’: Anti-Zionist Jews occupy Canadian parliament
Indian police to question Starlink over drug smuggling – Reuters
Foreign espionage agencies exploit crowdsourcing for covert intelligence gathering in China: MSS
The United States predicted a rapid depletion of arsenals in the event of a war with China
Court rules USDA’s GE crop rules break law, must be reworked
305 Million People will Need Humanitarian Aid for $47 Billion: UN Said
15 illegal narco-trafficking airstrips found near Peru Indigenous communities
----Georgia
The US threatened sanctions due to protests in Georgia
Protests in Georgia Have Lasted for Six Days
Many Georgia protesters are foreigners – lawmaker
Turmoil in Tbilisi: Why are we seeing violence on the streets of another post-Soviet capital?
Deja Vu: Is a Ukraine-Style scenario unfolding in Georgia?
----Venezuela
“Rebirth of Community Justice”: President Maduro’s Vision for a More Equitable Venezuela
----Syria
Military Situation In Syria On December 4, 2024 (Maps Update)
Syrian army liberates key city’s surroundings as death toll of terrorists tops 1,600
VIDEO: Syrian warplanes bomb terrorist centers in Idlib
Syrian Army, Russian Forces Eliminate over 400 Militants in Aleppo, Idlib
Syrian tribes fight alongside pro-govt National Defense Forces militia
150,000 Syrians flee Aleppo in less than one week
Terrorists did not infiltrate city of Hama: SAA source
Emergency Session at the UN Security Council: Syria Accuses Türkiye and Israel of Coordinating Terrorist Offensive
Algeria reaffirms support for Syria in fight against rebels
Iran, Russia, and Turkey to meet on the Syria conflict in Qatar
----Yemen
Awareness Event in Sanaa City in Support of Palestinian People
----Lebanon
Over 60% of buildings in Metula damaged by Hezbollah
----De-dollarization
Trump could blow up dollar, disrupting global market: Danish bank
Trump’s dollar threat against BRICS shows the US hasn’t learned anything
The dollar allows the US to continue exploiting other world economies for its benefit – Putin
Economist Warns Trump’s BRICS Tariff Threats Could Backfire on US Dollar
De-dollarization, reforming intl. bodies BRICS main goals
----BRICS
BRICS+ Creatives and Cultural Forum 2024 unites nations to strengthen global influence
Russia – Ukraine
Military Situation On Ukrainian Frontlines On December 4, 2024 (Maps Update)
Ukraine Suffers 530 Troop Losses In Clashes With Russia’s Battlegroup Tsentr
Watch Russian Drone Take Out Ukrainian Armored Transport With Precise Strike
No Way Out: De Facto Ukrainian Garrison Surrounded In Kurakhovo
In the Belgorod region, residential buildings were damaged as a result of UAV attacks by the Ukrainian Armed Forces
Trump’s Alleged Ukraine Plan Unacceptable To Russia, But NATO Doesn’t Even Want That

Those who punish Russia's partners are arrogant snobs – Putin

Expanding cooperation with Africa is only natural – Putin

Western plot to damage Russian economy has failed - Putin

East better than West - Putin

Russia has record low unemployment rate – Putin

Investments from friendly countries are growing – Putin

Foreign brands are returning to Russia

Ukraine Negotiating Plans to Draft 18-Year-Olds With US - Foreign Ministry

Trial trains from Russia to Pakistan to be launched next year – Pakistani Energy Minister

Wages surging in Russia’s industrial centers – media

Satanic Temple outlawed in Russia

Ukraine has signed a multibillion-dollar loan agreement with the EU

A drone for transporting goods has been tested on the front line

A member of the Azov terrorist organization was convicted in Russia

For the first time, Russian athletes were allowed to qualify for the 2026 Olympics

Tales from the Holy War in Donetsk

Japanese missiles via the United States may end up in Ukraine

Russia Conducts Military Drills in The Mediterranean Sea

Sputnik Gets New Partner in Sri Lanka

The LDPR proposed introducing New Year's payments to low-income families

Successful launch of the Soyuz-2.1b rocket from Plesetsk

----Kursk

Ukraine Loses Over 280 Soldiers in Kursk Region in Past Day
China
China's self-strengthening is the best response to all forms of containment: Global Times editorial
How China energizes global poverty fight
'True provocateur and violator'- Filipino ship deliberately rams into CCG ship near Huangyan Dao as China implements control measures
Nepal, China sign Framework for Belt and Road Cooperation replacing 'grant financing' with 'aid financing'
China’s 1st bulk commodity resource allocation hub launched
Iran
Iran, China reaffirm commitment to strategic partnership
Iran has successfully reverse-engineered F-14 fighters
US puts sanctions on fleet involved in Iran’s oil exports
Autumn in Iran's Taq-e Bostan
Autumn in Mashhad's Vakil Abad Garden Park
World
New UN aid Chief vows 'Ruthless' spending cuts amid funding crisis
Brazil records lowest poverty rate since 2012 in landmark achievement
Airbus to cut 2,000 jobs in defense, space amid satellite losses
Extremist rebels linked to IS kill at least 9 and kidnap 3 in eastern Congo
Mexico announces largest fentanyl seizure in its history, amid US pressure
Indian farmers are back at the borders of New Delhi
Police raid migrant smuggling ring accused over small boat Channel crossings
France in political crisis after no-confidence vote topples government
Ecuadorian Parliament Suspends Impeachment Trial Against Former Energy Minister Arrobo
Malaysia to strengthen global supply chains through ASEAN
Factory closures, layoffs hit European auto sector
Vietnam approves high-speed rail line from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
----South Korea
Martial law turmoil adds 'uncertainty' to South Korea
S. Korea's opposition parties submit motion to impeach President Yoon
S. Korea's senior presidential staff offer to resign after martial law order revocation
Palestine - Israel
Al-Qassam announces killing of two soldiers, sniping another, targets Zionist personnel carrier in Jabalia camp
Saraya al-Quds announces sniping of Zionist soldier
Moati: 22 Palestinian resistance operations in West Bank in 24 hours
Hamas will 'neutralise' hostages if Israel launches rescue, statement says
Netanyahu to Appear in Court on December 10
Netanyahu guilty of corruption, says ex-Israeli police interrogator
US
It's Taking Longer to Find a New Job in the US
Stealth destroyer to be home for 1st hypersonic weapon on US warship
US to fund sex-change surgery for mail bomber
UnitedHealthcare CEO gunned down in New York
Elon Musk's $56bn package shows enormous corporate pay disparity
Senator Ernst Wants To Kill Billions In Broadband Infrastructure Grants For No Coherent Reason
Majority of Young Americans Want Cash for Christmas, Will Use It to Pay Bills or Buy Themselves a Gift: Survey
‘I know Angola's not a city’ – Biden’s new geographical insight
Senators say the Department of Defense is failing to secure its communications [pdf]
Trump Melts Down as Another Nomination Blows Up in His Face
Trump Defense Secretary Nominee Mocks Trump As 'Armchair Tough Guy' In Brutal Resurfaced Clip
Trump names Peter Navarro, jailed for contempt of Congress, trade adviser
Trump urges judge to dismiss hush money case due to election victory
Trump Offers Pentagon Job to Billionaire Whose Firm Trained Journalist’s Killers
Guess Who Profits From Trump’s Deportation Plan? Private Equity Firms.
Vegan - Animal Rights
World Wildlife Fund warns of dire consequences after Bern Convention weakens wolf protection
Trump Nominee Pressured IRS To Crush The Humane Society
Thousands of Chinchillas Face Slaughter Before Romania’s Fur Farming Ban
Sheep plague outbreak exposes total distrust of Bulgarian institutions
Access to PPE, a critical tool in fighting bird flu, is mixed across dairy-producing states, records show
Dead native birds and flying foxes found in SA town home to one of world’s largest lead smelters
Russia: Authorities are tightening the circulation of fish products due to parasites
Russian cops reel in 260kg of caviar in poaching bust (VIDEO)
Is the EU going to lower the levels of mercury allowed in tuna?
In A U-Turn, UK Court Bans Use of ‘Milk’ on Oatly & Other Plant-Based Dairy Labels
Why People In The UK Are Pouring Milk Down The Toilet
Male African elephants develop distinct personality traits as they age
20% of Young People in Netherlands Want to Give Up Meat
Veggy Kids: Turkey’s Innovative New Plant-Based Product Line for Children
No Longer A Has-Bean: Scientists Hail Legumes As the Best Meat & Dairy Alternatives
Farmless Secures €1M EU Grant to Validate its “Dramatically Efficient” Landless Protein Production
Angel Yeast: “Innovation in Formulation and Functional Ingredients is Pivotal for Plant-Based Foods”
----Recipes
21 festive vegan party food ideas you need for your best-ever Christmas party
Deck the Halls With These 30 Vegan Main Dishes for Christmas
Celebrate National Cookie Day With These 15 Vegan Christmas Cookies
10 Famous Japanese Dishes Made Vegan
7 Meatless Vietnamese Recipes, From Bánh Mì to Braised Pork Belly
Spicy Tofu Nuggets With Tahini Ranch
Eco
Trees live out their lives in surprising ways, massive new study finds
UN human rights expert raises concerns about US charges against climate protesters
Climate change is driving trees away from crucial fungi
Brazil leads historic expedition to circumnavigate Antarctica and study climate change
Yacht maker Sunseeker fined in landmark Myanmar ‘blood timber’ case
Frosty The Rare White Orca Is Back Off The Coast Of California
How non-toxic and efficient solar cells can be produced
Barbados Leads Global Effort with Pioneering Debt Swap for Climate Resilience
Limestone quarries could be vital for wild bee conservation
The Amazon rainforest as a cloud machine: How thunderstorms and plant transpiration produce condensation nuclei
First Ice-Free Day in the Arctic Could Happen by 2027, Study Warns
Striking Satellite Images Reveal Antarctica Is 10 Times Greener Than 35 Years Ago
Making solar cells more weatherproof: Researchers discover why humidity causes perovskite cells to fail
Swiss startup offers wavelength-selective PV system for agrivoltaics
Mercedes-Benz tests solar paint it says could deliver 20,000 kms range a year
AI helps researchers dig through old maps to find lost oil and gas wells
Vietnam pushes electric motorbikes as pollution becomes 'unbearable'
BMW plans center in Germany to pioneer new battery recycling method
Delhi's annual air pollution has become a human-made calamity
Saudi Arabia partners with the World Bank to establish global knowledge hub for sustainable development
----Eco-China
China's share of global electric car market rises to 76%
China NEV sales figures for November show BYD, Geely, Wuling and Changan winning
Wuling Hongguang Mini EV five-door variant arrived at dealership
Nio ET9 flagship electric sedan with 120 kWh battery exposed before launch
China develops new solution to remove microplastics from water
View of Xinghu Scenic Area in China's Guangdong
China witnesses warmest autumn since records began in 1961
Technology
Tech Support Scams Exploit Google Ads to Target Users
Japan Plans AI Pilot Program to Fight Manga & Anime Piracy
Turkish university develops device to boost phone battery life
Digital ruble to be used in Russia’s federal budget system – Putin
Researchers Create Smallest Walking Robot Yet
Iran plans to launch the country's first GPU-based data centre
Largest German Crime Marketplace Taken Down, Administrator Arrested
5G network becomes available throughout Brazil
----China Tech
Chinese industry association releases second whitelist on use of domestic chips
An immersive journey soaring through the world's tallest bridge
China's railway system handles over 4 billion passenger trips in the first 11 months of 2024, setting a new record
Reaching 100,000th-trip milestone, China-Europe freight train service enhances connectivity, win-win cooperation
China Uses Upgraded Version of Kuaizhou 1A Carrier Rocket to Launch Satellite
Xinhua Commentary: U.S. tech suppression of China also stifles American prospects
Long March 3B rocket blasts off for 100th time
Xi vows to help Nepal improve connectivity
China Eastern launches C919 flight route between Shanghai and Wuhan
Science
Babies' brain activity changes dramatically before and after birth, groundbreaking study finds
Pluto in Focus: From Pixelated Smudge to Stunning, Geology-Rich World
Astronomers Observe Starspots on Surface of Giant Star
Archaeological remains in Alaska show humans and dogs bonded 12,000 years ago
Mysterious radio pulses traced to dance of stellar dwarfs
Geminid meteor shower 2024: How to see the year's last big display of 'shooting stars' before it's too late
China: More than 200 ancient tombs and over 1,000 artifacts discovered in Henan
Astronomers close to solving mystery of how universe’s giant galaxies formed
An Abandoned Merchant Ship Was Discovered Floating in the Atlantic in 1872. The Mystery of Its Missing Crew Was Never Solved
Hidden Entrance to a Mysterious Ancient Temple Found Tucked Away in an Egyptian Cliff Face
Strange pile of Stone Age skulls unearthed in Italian village baffles archaeologists
Art - Culture
China: Ancient village revitalized through tourism, young entrepreneurs
How did the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God become the most popular in Russia?
National Museum of China records over 6.3 million visits as of November 28 in 2024
Édouard Manet Illustrates Edgar Allan Poe’s The Raven, in a French Edition Translated by Stephane Mallarmé (1875)
‘Glory of Ancient Persia’ exhibition to be held in northwest China: Envoy
UNESCO inscribes China's Spring Festival on intangible cultural heritage list
UNESCO recognizes ceremony of Mehrgan as shared intangible cultural heritage of Iran, Tajikistan
UNESCO recognizes Rabab as intangible cultural heritage for Iran and three neighbors
UNESCO: Casabe as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity Representing Venezuela’s Cultural Richness
A New Subway System in Greece Is Decorated With the Artifacts Unearthed During Its Construction
Explore Macao's landmarks in 60 seconds
China: Experiencing charm of Dong New Year in Guizhou
Marathon craze boosts China's public health, consumption
Health
Plant-Based Proteins Slash Heart Disease Risk and Environmental Footprint
How the FDA allows companies to add secret ingredients to our food
Number of US hospitals offering obstetric care is declining, study warns
New Study Links “Safer” BPA Alternatives to Obesity, Diabetes, and Hormone Disruption
Leaded Gasoline Was Responsible For 150 Million Cases Of Psychiatric Disorders In America Alone
Chinese researchers develop new implant material to accelerate bone healing
----COVID
Almost a third of preteens, teens with long COVID still not recovered at 2 years, study shows | CIDRAP
Long COVID is becoming a serious social and economic issue for Australia
Censorship
Meta’s Nick Clegg Admits Excessive Censorship and High Error Rates in Content Moderation
UK’s “Safety” Watchdog Forms New “Misinformation” Taskforce
New report shows pro-Palestine protests suppressed in Democracies
Lawyers Slam DOJ’s “Insane” Online Gag Order Against Texas Doctor Who Exposed Controversial Practices on Children
Privacy
Pegasus Spyware Infections Proliferate Across iOS, Android Devices
Company Behind Massive Social Security Number Leak Shuts Down
Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile Say They Have a Legal Right To Track You and Sell Your Data
Study shows potentially higher prevalence of spyware infections than previously thought
Positive News
Wisdom, The World's Oldest Bird, Lays Egg At 74 Years Old After Finding New Mate



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Photo of the Day

Brazil - A coati, near Rio de Janeiro

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Top Stories
Amnesty International investigation concludes Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza
Gaza is testing ground for prohibited U.S. and Israeli weapons
New Massacre in Mawasi – Israeli War Crimes in Gaza Continue
‘No Food, No Water’ – UNRWA Warns Besieged in Northern Gaza ‘Will Die of Hunger’
Palestinians come under Israeli drone fire while fleeing north Gaza
Israeli Bombings Kill Kamal Odwan Hospital Patients in Gaza
Iran: Use of white phosphorus by Zionist regime must explicitly be condemned
India doubles down on pro-Israel policy saying 'national interest' drives arms transfers
At least 76 Palestinians killed since Wednesday by Israeli forces
US senator seeks to eliminate 'West Bank' from all government documents
Israeli attack on tent camp in southern Gaza kills at least 21
“Entire neighbourhoods” in Gaza being levelled by Israeli contractors
Jewish settlers place barbed wire around Palestinian homes in JV
Israeli soldiers film home invasion and beating of Palestinian in West Bank
‘Asymmetry of Power’ – Over 1,000 Scientists Demand End to Israeli Occupation
Empty commitments to Africa reveal why "America First" leaves Africa last
Sick And Tired Of Western Arrogance, China Puts Baerbock In Her Place
Former Jihadist Shares How Ukraine Supports Islamic Terrorism
FCC, for first time, proposes cybersecurity rules tied to wiretapping law
Billionaires' Wealth More Than Doubles In 10 Years: UBS
----Georgia
Protesters in Georgian Capital Disperse
Georgia arrests those responsible for Western-backed riots in Tbilisi
----ICC Arrest Warrants
International cases against Israel ‘not the end, but start of more to come’: Raji Sourani
Legal noose tightens: Israeli commanders, politicians, 1,000 soldiers could face ICC action
US use of 'Hague Invasion Act' to threaten ICC sparks backlash
Israeli Army Chief Visited Britain After ICC Warrants
ICC Arrest Warrants Signal End of Impunity for Israel: Palestinian Lawyer
----Venezuela
Venezuela and China Expand Energy and Financial Cooperation
Venezuela and Russia Strengthen Strategic Alliance at Diplomatic Meeting
----Syria
Military Situation In Syria On December 5, 2024 (Maps Update)
2,000 terrorists killed in northern Syria amid military cooperation with Russia
Defense Minister: Syrian army is still in Hama
West backing terrorists in Syria – Russia
Hezbollah will stand by Syria in foiling terrorist goals: SG Qassem
Russia condemns Western claims on Syria's chemical weapons
----Yemen
US ships take cover behind Chinese, 211 ships targeted: Al-Houthi
----Lebanon
US State Department refuses to say Lebanon has right to defend itself
Enemy commits 129 Zionist violations of ceasefire agreement in Lebanon
IDF bombing Southern Lebanon into ruins, Israelis occupy settlements
----De-dollarization
Trump's Threat to BRICS Countries Harmful to All Sides - Malaysian Minister
----BRICS
China's Heilongjiang Province's trade volume with BRICS countries exceeds 200 billion yuan
Russia – Ukraine
Military Situation On Ukrainian Frontlines On December 5, 2024 (Maps Update)
The governor of the Voronezh region announced the elimination of several Ukrainian UAVs
The Russian Armed Forces launched a strike in the direction of an airfield in the Kyiv region
Ukraine Loses Up to 560 Soldiers in Battles With Russian Western Forces
We don't want to exterminate Ukrainian people, they are brothers and sisters – Lavrov
Ukraine rejects US call to lower draft age to 18: Official
Global Demand for LNG to Grow to 920Mln Tonnes by 2040
Russia’s natural resources twice those of US – oil giant’s CEO
Russia closes EU state’s consulate in St Petersburg
It is obvious that Crimeans rejected the 2014 coup – Lavrov
Africa and Russia close in spirit – Putin
----Kursk
Crews of the MLRS "Grad" destroyed manpower and equipment
Khinshtein appointed acting governor of the Kursk region
Fatigued Ukrainian Troops Ordered To Stay In Russia’s Kursk Region Until Trump’s Inauguration
China
Sanctions announced on US military firms, execs
Vitality of Chinese SMEs strengthened as policies' effect showing
China's modernization creates opportunities for world: former Nepali PM
Global South Must Unite to Tackle Global Challenges: Former Kyrgyz PM
China, Chile to further strengthen bilateral ties
China, Nepal forge stronger development synergy, vowing to deepen BRI cooperation
Xi stresses building strong, modernized information support force
Deepening reliance on US risks Taiwan island's economic future
GCCAC advances cooperation with BRI partners
----Xinjiang
Xinjiang Cotton Association says it cannot accept discredit and boycott, calls on intl brands to restore Xinjiang cotton use
China Makes Potent Rebuttal of Western Allegation of "Forced Labor" in Xinjiang: Spokesman
Iran
Tehran: NATO responsible for deteriorating security imposed on World
Iran and China Strengthen Strategic Ties and Align on Global Issues
World
Cuba Fully Restores the National Electrical System After Efforts of Technicians and Workers
Hundreds detained in Northern Ireland in crackdown on people smugglers
South Korea's president faces treason probe, impeachment vote
Verdict in Iraq's $2.5bn 'heist of the century' - but where have the rest of the missing billions gone?
'We're in a recession,' says former Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz
Italian nun arrested over links to powerful mafia network
Macron says a new French prime minister will be nominated in days
South Sudan resumes Tumaini peace talks in Nairobi
Opposition parties in Namibia contest SWAPO's victory in the Presidential elections
Six bodies retrieved from illegal goldmine in South Africa
UK: Millions will spend Christmas in ‘Dickensian conditions’
UK: Poverty crisis resulting in more child removals, social workers warn
Palestine - Israel
Palestinian resistance ambushes Israeli infantry force in Nablus
Israeli army reservist commits suicide after returning from Gaza battles
Israeli government begins purge of Netanyahu's opponents in army
US
Prisoners are setting themselves on fire to draw attention to abuses at a Virginia prison
Experts question Biden's Africa promises
US judge rejects Boeing plea deal in fatal MAX 737 crashes
US police release images of person of interest in UnitedHealth CEO’s murder
Only 6% of federal workers show up in person on full-time basis
Wealthy Americans are still ducking the IRS crackdown on non-filers
House votes to keep Gaetz ethics report under wraps
After 'economy election,' some in GOP turn on working class voters
California Gov. Gavin Newsom touts new San Diego port of entry amid Trump tariff threat
Bahamas rejects Trump proposal to take in deported third-country migrants
Republican Senator Says Republican Senators Don't Need to Vet Trump Nominees Because Trump Already Vetted Them
Millions Are at Immediate Risk of Losing Coverage If Trump Cuts Medicaid Funding
Trump’s Mideast Utterings No More Than ‘Hot Air’
Trump’s Pro-Israel Dream Team: Patel Nomination Caps Hawkish Cabinet
Vegan - Animal Rights
First wolves, now bears: EPP eyes further changes to nature protection
Indian state bans eating beef in public
SeaQuest Faces Bankruptcy Amid Mounting Allegations of Animal Neglect
Turkey Introduces Regulations for Vegan Product Labeling for the First Time
‘Sausages Are Pigs Stuffed Into Their Own Intestines’ – Veganuary’s Bold 2025 Marketing Approach
UK Supermarkets ‘Way Off Track’ on Zero-Deforestation Food Goal, Warns WWF
Few States Are Tracking Dairy Farm Worker Health Protections Amid Bird Flu Outbreak
Vegan Fat Startup & Disney Team Up to Serve ‘Piggy Baos’ at Moana 2 World Premiere
Vegan Meat Company THIS Announces Brand ‘Refresh’
Canada Invests in Sustainable Faba Bean Protein Development to Expand Plant-Based Ingredient Options
Hit the Slopes and Eat Mountains of Vegan Food at These Ski Resorts
----Recipes
Mushroom Filet Mignon with Mushroom Red Wine Sauce [Vegan]
Easy Vegan Rocky Road Fudge
Eco
A third of Earth's species could become extinct by 2100 if climate change isn't curbed
Mangroves save $855 billion in flood protection globally, report finds
Hundreds of Sea Turtles With Hypothermia Are Washing Up in Cape Cod, Cold-Stunned as Temperatures Drop
Clouded leopard sighting raises questions about conservation and research in Bangladesh
Tesla Suspends Cybertruck Production
Big polluters accused of hiding behind climate treaties at landmark ICJ hearings
Massive magnitude 7 earthquake strikes off California coast
Gujarat leads India with 46% of rooftop PV installations under subsidy scheme
Plants laced with a variety of fungi are more popular with bees
Earth Began Absorbing More Sunlight in 2023, Climate Researchers Find
Fentanyl Traces Found In Blubber Of Wild Dolphins In Gulf Of Mexico
Climate change made 2024 the hottest year on record. The heat was deadly
Meet a scientist tracking cactus poaching in the Atacama Desert
----Eco-China
Letter from China: Green is the new gold -- a Guangzhou story
BYD struck deal with Japanese government to power critical infrastructure with EVs
China reduces carbon dioxide accumulation
Chinese Scientists Innovate to Develop Climate-Resilient Potatoes Amid Growing Food Security Concerns
Hebei leads in green power transition
China releases latest NEV catalogue eligible for purchase tax exemption
Flourishing underwater garden of Colombo Port City shows China's green footprint in Sri Lanka
Stunning Zoige Wetland in southwest China
Technology
Internet Archive: We Will Not Appeal 'Hachette v. Internet Archive' Ruling
Meet the Router That Gives Power Back to the People
Australia to crack down on crypto ATM providers, citing money laundering risk
Users flee from Elon Musk’s X: 60,000 people deactivated their X accounts on average each day in one week alone
Bitcoin Price Reaches All-Time High of $102,000
Musicians to lose a quarter of income to AI in next four years, study finds
----China Tech
Experiencing future transportation in east China's urban park
Chinese localities unveil plans to boost AI development
Demand 'excessive' for Huawei's Mate 70 smartphones, exec tells state media
Chinese cat robot built to always stick landing could revolutionise asteroid mining, scientists say
China launches new satellite group for Spacesail Constellation
Science
Astronomers from China, France, Japan observe in situ spheroid formation in distant starburst galaxies
Oman completes historic rocket launch from new spaceport
Tyrannosaur teeth discovered in Bexhill-on-Sea, England
Art - Culture
Three Chinese cultural elements added to intangible cultural heritage list
Cuba: Opening of the 45th International Festival of New Latin American Cinema
See Inside Notre-Dame Cathedral in These Breathtaking Images of Its Newly Unveiled Interior
300 Chinese artifacts exhibited in Russia
Health
H5N1 bird flu is closer to gaining pandemic potential than we thought
UK: Elderly man dies after waiting 52 hours in A&E as hospitals ‘busier than ever’
Study: US life expectancy gains expected to stall by 2050 as health progress fails to keep pace with other countries
----COVID
How SARS-CoV-2 exploits human proteins to replicate
Censorship
EU Pushes for TikTok Clampdown After Romanian Election Upset
Privacy
DuckDuckGo Donates $1.1M in 2024 to Privacy & Digital Rights
India’s Digital Identity Titan Faces Cybersecurity Scare, Highlighting Concerns With Digital ID
UnitedHealth data breach leaked info on over 100M people
Reference
The Charles Dickens Illustrated Gallery
Positive News
Changbai Mountain welcomes wild Siberian tiger after 30-year hiatus



Photos of the Week


Gaza


Palestinians check the damage after an Israeli air strike on Wednesday at Al Mawasi camp for the displaced, near Khan Younis.



People mourn Palestinians killed in an Israeli strike, at Nasser Hospital.



A man sifts through the rubble as others stand at the scene after an Israeli strike in Nuseirat.



Palestinians gather in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip to receive food cooked by a charity kitchen.



The bodies of victims are covered with blankets following an overnight Israeli strike in Beit Lahia.



Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahia



A Palestinian woman carries her cat as displaced people from Beit Lahia arrive in Jabalia.



Palestinians mourn near the body of a relative killed in an Israeli strike on Al Bureij camp.



Palestinians wait for food aid outside a distribution center at Nuseirat refugee camp.



Palestinians collect belongings at the site of an Israeli air strike on a house, in Deir Al Balah.



Palestinians walk in a neighborhood devastated by Israeli strikes.



Palestinians walk past a destroyed building in Nuseirat refugee camp.



Malak Al Ghoul, 14, a displaced Palestinian amputee from Al Mughraqa



Palestinians gather to receive food from a charity kitchen in Khan Younis.



A Palestinian boy sits in a building destroyed in an Israeli strike in Gaza's Shujaiya neighborhood.



Women mourn near the bodies of Palestinians killed in an Israeli strike, in Gaza City.



Palestinians near damaged buildings after Israeli forces withdrew from a part of Nuseirat.



Palestinians mourn relatives killed in an Israeli strike on Nuseirat.



Palestinians sift through the wreckage after an Israeli strike on Al Daraj neighborhood, in Gaza City.




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Documentary/Reports

The Bhopal Disaster



Hunting The Corporate Killers (2003)


On December 2, 1984 a toxic gas cloud from the American-owned Union Carbide pesticide factory in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India silently enveloped the surrounding city. The highly poisonous gas, methyl isocyanate, also known as MIC, was used by the factory to make the pesticide Sevin.

The gas ate away at victims’ lungs and throats, causing the deaths of up to 10,000 people. “People were begging to die. They didn’t want to live,” recalls survivor Rashida Bi. Even now 150,000 people are chronically affected. They blame Union Carbide’s former CEO, Warren Anderson, for their suffering and want him to stand trial in India. “It’s not revenge. It’s to show the world that someone like him cannot get off scot-free,” explains Bi. They are angry that none of the plant’s safety systems were working on the night of the accident and countless safety warnings were ignored. Anderson was arrested on charges of culpable homicide but was later released on bail and allowed to leave India. He has never returned. His friends claim he is being persecuted for who he is, not what he did. But if the Chief Executive can’t be held responsible, who can?







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US Rejects Further Action Against Union Carbide Over Gas Disaster (June 8, 2010)

Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Robert Blake

US State Department spokesman Philip J. Crowley






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The Bhopal Gas Tragedy: Toxic Legacy (2014)


Decades after the worst industrial accident in India's history, many residents of Bhopal feel they were abandoned to suffer its toxic effects after the Bhopal gas tragedy in 1984.






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Bhopal: Continuing Legacy Of A Disaster (2024)


Surekha Lakkewar can still remember the evening of December 2, 1984: "Our eyes suddenly started to hurt, as if someone had rubbed chilies into them, and we could hardly breathe." Tons of toxic gases had escaped from the pesticide factory Union Carbide. Thousands of people died, hundreds of thousands were injured. Families cannot forget the Bhopal gas leak of 1984 and struggle with the aftermath up until today.






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Bhopal Gas Tragedy - 40 Years On, Victims Still Seek Justice And Accountability (2024)


This year marks 40 years since the catastrophic Bhopal Gas Tragedy.

[Resurgence]

Top Stories
Gaza death toll surpasses 47,000 as ceasefire takes hold
Gaza children return home only to be killed by Israel after ceasefire delay
First aid trucks enter Gaza from Egypt as ceasefire takes effect
Aerial photos show scale of Israeli destruction in Gaza
UN says 91% of Gaza homes damaged by Israeli assaults
More than 97 bodies recovered in Rafah as search for 10,000 missing continues in Gaza
Gaza Civil Defense: Thousands of Bodies Evaporated Due to Israeli Bombing, Many Still Missing
From Behind Bars to Freedom: Palestinian Prisoners Speak Out on Repression and Torture in Israeli Prisons
Young Palestinian prisoner dies in Israeli jail due to deliberate medical negligence
90 Palestinian women and kids released from Israeli jails
Settlers rampage through Palestinian towns in fury over Gaza deal
Spain: UNRWA indispensible, Two-State best solution for peace
Egypt urges EU to provide relief assistance, start recovery projects in Gaza after ceasefire
Anti-Russia sanctions hurt Europe itself — vice speaker of Slovak parliament
Billionaires’ wealth grows by $2 trillion in 2024
We Talk: Panamanian residents on Trump's ambitions for Panama Canal
Africa must develop without relying on West – South African deputy president
Only 18% of Germans believe country on right track – poll
BRICS+
BRICS unmoved by US tariff threats, eye further expansion
BRICS expands to 54.6% of world population by adding Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country
BRICS Membership brings benefits in trade, investments, and agriculture to Nigeria – Presidency
Nigeria’s joining BRICS highlights movement away from monocentric world — trade envoy
Jakarta forum highlights Indonesia's role in BRICS
Saudi Arabia is still assessing invitation to join BRICS — Bloomberg
De-dollarization
Trump Can’t Stop De-Dollarization
Russia, Indonesia discussing mutual settlements in national currencies — envoy
Iran and Russia implement monetary agreement and connect banking networks
China
Interview: WEF president bullish on China's economy in medium and long term
China-Ethiopia partnership aims to strengthen African public policies with creation of Global South Research Centre
China unleashes investment surge to spur economic upturn
US Has Lost Ground to China in South-East Asia — Malaysian PM
75 years of China-Vietnam relations: a steady partnership in uncertain times
CCG departments handle over 250 cases of illegal sea sand mining and unlawful use of marine resources in 2024
Hong Kong attracts a record high of inbound investments with 41% y-o-y increase in 2024: InvestHK
Myanmar military and Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army sign ceasefire agreement with China's mediation: Chinese FM
Xinjiang regional GDP exceeds 2 trillion yuan in 2024, up by 6.1%
No casualties reported after 4.9-magnitude quake jolts China's Sichuan
Rare earth deposit found in Yunnan
New gold resources discovered in China
Russia – Ukraine
Russia says defenses downed 31 Ukrainian drones
Russian troops liberate two communities in Donbass region over past day — top brass
Russian forces seek to trap Ukrainian troops near Novoyegorovka in ‘killzone’ — expert
Chechnya head reports destruction of Ukrainian manpower, equipment in Kharkov direction
Ukraine Loses Over 545 Soldiers in Battles With Russian Forces - MoD
Russian Lancet drone hits US-made howitzer (MOD VIDEO)
Over 14,000 people leave border areas of Belgorod Region since start of special operation
Slovakia to veto assistance to Ukraine due to Zelensky’s decision to block gas — senior MP
Ukraine strikes over 20 settlements in Russia’s Belgorod Region in past day
Majority of Russians question Trump can improve Moscow-Washington relations
Freight traffic along Northern Sea Route in eastward direction up 69% in 2024 — official
Russian LNG supplies to China up 3.3% in 2024 to 8.3 mln tons
Trade turnover between Georgia, Russia up 5.4% in 2024
----Kursk
Ukrainian Nazis Who Murders Civilians In Kursk Now Safe And Sound In Russian Captivity 18+
Ukraine loses over 460 soldiers in Kursk Region in past day
Iran
Iranian president praises Gaza's 'strong Resistance'
Iran’s Judiciary chief warns of enemy plots to harm national security
Iran Army Ground Force launches extensive security, offensive drills
Iranian, Pakistani military chiefs urge fight against terrorism
Palestine - Israel
Hamas congratulates its people and supporters on liberation of Palestinian prisoners
Hamas flexes military muscles, leaves Israeli leaders red-faced
Smotrich threatens to topple government over ceasefire phase 2
'Israel' planning strike on Iran nuclear sites, says European diplomat
Israeli soldier killed, four others wounded in West Bank explosion
Syria
Military Situation In Syria On January 20, 2025 (Map Update)
Israeli troops invade demilitarised zone in Golan Heights amid rising tension
Turkiye reopens consulate general in Syria's Aleppo after 12 years
Yemen
Honorable turnout in victory marches in capital and governorates, crowning Yemen's heroic stance with Gaza
Yemen’s Houthis to only target Israel-linked ships following Gaza ceasefire
Yemen with pinpointing missiles cannot be defeated: official
Yemen’s Houthi-led gov’t closely observing Israel’s adherence to Gaza ceasefire
Lebanon
1 in 3 children facing crisis levels of hunger in Lebanon
Venezuela
Venezuela To Carry Out Military Drills to Guarantee Its Sovereignty
World
S. Korea's police attempt to seize martial law documents in presidential office
Over 80 killed in Colombia as ceasefire between rebel groups collapses
Mexico to seal TikTok-flagged smuggling tunnel to US
Magnitude 6.0 earthquake rocks Taiwan
South African police launch hunt for alleged illegal mining ‘kingpin’
Protests in El Salvador against approval of law to revive metallic mining
86 killed in Nigerian tanker blast (VIDEO)
US
Nationwide protests erupt against Trump’s inauguration amid fears of far-right agenda
Musk’s DOGE to be sued minutes after Trump inauguration
Americans Say US Spends Too Much on Ukraine: Poll
US unable to resolve Ukraine conflict in short term, Chinese expert says
US homelessness reaches record highs
Trump to declare national energy emergency, unlocking new powers
Biden Pardons Anthony Fauci and Mark Milley
Government Monitoring Those with "Negative" Views of Health Insurance Companies
Vegan - Animal Rights
Alaska to resume ‘barbaric’ shooting of bears and wolves from helicopters
Bird Flu Found In Georgia Poultry Flock: 'Serious Threat'
A wave of cat deaths from bird flu prompts new rules on pet food production
Too many calves are born. We dispose of them like garbage
UK bans German meat and dairy products after foot-and-mouth case
New Senate Agriculture Committee Leadership Has Extensive Ties to Meat Industry
UK: Government urged to halt controversial multi-million pound meat and dairy campaign
Three million years ago, our ancestors were vegetarian
Songbirds Have In-Flight ‘Conversations’ With Other Species During Migration, Study Shows
Social bonds are essential for capuchin monkeys to learn new skills, study shows
Russia: Crimeans spoke about helping birds affected by fuel oil
Emirates unveils significantly expanded vegan menu across all cabin classes and lounges
New Angel Yeast Facility to Produce 11,000 Tons of Sustainable Proteins Per Year
New BEUC Report Calls on Retailers and Governments to Support Plant-Based Alternatives
Aldi Launches High-Protein Vegan Liquid Egg
More Than 140 Latin American Brands Join Veganuary With Special Offers & New Products
Energy Company Opens ‘UK’s First’ Plant-Based Workplace Canteen
----Recipes
How to Make the Best Pulled Pork Without the Pork
How To Make These Sweet Vegan Dorayaki Pancakes
15 Tasty Ways to Cook with Black Eyed Peas
Eco
Australia: Almost 26,000 hectares of threatened species habitat approved for clearing under Labor in 2024, new report finds
Global financial sector dropping key green pledges as Trump takes office
‘Unusual’ and weak La Niña confirmed, offers cooling respite after record El Niño
Probe details the playbook of one of Amazon’s top land grabbers
Saudi Arabia leads International Coral Reef Initiative
India’s rooftop solar scheme could drive $13.9 billion opportunity
India’s Massive River Links Project Can Disrupt River Ecology like Never Before
Recycled silicon powder from end-of-life solar panels can be reused in anti-corrosion coating
New EPA Rule Targets Toxic Emissions from Municipal Incinerators
High fertiliser use halves numbers of pollinators, world’s longest study finds
Iranian health minister: 15 percent of under-5 child mortality blamed on air pollution
Activists block heliport at Davos to call on governments to tax the super-rich
Japan’s Annual Average Temperature Soars to Record High in 2024
Electric car charging giant loses third of value as demand slump looms
EU Plans Ban on 'Forever Chemicals' in Consumer Products
Denmark’s solar capacity surpasses 4 GW
Indonesia launches international carbon trading platform to accelerate climate goals
----Eco-China
Collaboration with China boosts Vietnam's wind power sector
Rare Chinese white dolphins spotted in China's Guangxi
BYD is about to open another massive EV plant overseas with 150,000 vehicle capacity
BYD Han L to feature dual-gun charging, 16% to 100% SoC in 24 minutes even at -30°C
Huawei release official pictures of largest EV sedan in China
Over 94 million people affected by natural disasters in China in 2024
The Mesmerizing Fusion of Mountains and Flower Seas in Sharhili
Photovoltaic installed capacity forecast to grow 10% this year
Critically-endangered ducks spotted in N China nature reserve
Technology
French group encourages mass departure from X platform on US Inauguration Day
Bukele Blasts Local Bitcoin Naysayers: ‘The Key Is Not Listening to Them’
PCIe group releases draft spec for PCIe 7.0 – full release expected in 2025
World's tallest bridge in Guizhou province one step closer to opening
Iran allocates $115 million to AI research activities
----China Tech
US' AI export curbs dubbed unworkable
China includes smartphones in digital product purchase subsidy plan, sparking enthusiasm for consumption
Chinese FM responds to Trump's reported proposal of 50% US ownership in TikTok
China launches five new satellites
China's manufacturing industry consumed greater share of steel in 2024
ASEAN nations to strengthen cooperation with China to combat online scams and other transnational crimes
China unveils logos for three space missions in 2025
Science
Hidden royal treasures discovered underneath Vilnius Cathedral
'Troublesome' radio galaxy 32 times the size of Milky Way spotted
Hubble Space Telescope Observes Outskirts of Tarantula Nebula
Art - Culture
Pic story of rural postman in Altay, China's Xinjiang
China unveils blueprint for building strong education system by 2035
50 Amazing Behind the Scenes Photographs From the Making of “Escape from New York” (1981)
151 artifacts from Tehran museums to go on show in China
Health
New Study Links Red Meat Consumption to Increased Dementia Risk
Brain changes in Huntington’s disease decades before diagnosis will guide future prevention trials
US bans use of Red No.3 dye in food, drugs over potential cancer links
UK: I’m an A&E nurse – and in my hospital right now, we can’t give patients the dignified care they need
A sample from a remote Tanzanian region tests positive for Marburg disease, confirming WHO fears
New rare diseases identified in Iran
New AI Blood Test with Lasers Finds Breast Cancer in Its Earliest Stage
Censorship
London’s Met Police arrests 77 in crackdown on national Gaza protest
ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt Urges Israel to Combat Antisemitism Online, Calling for “Apollo Gold Pager” Ingenuity
Privacy
GM faces ban on selling driver data that can be used to raise insurance rates
Police Use of Face Recognition Continues to Wrack Up Real-World Harms
Europol Chief Says Big Tech Has 'Responsibility' To Unlock Encrypted Messages
Positive News
Operation Miracle returns to Honduras with support from Cuba
Ecuador’s Coastal Ecosystems Have Rights, Constitutional Court Rules
Philippine Indigenous communities restore a mountain forest to prevent urban flooding
City in India Bans Non-Vegetarian Food



Infographic






Photo of the Day

Gaza - Displaced Palestinians return to their houses in Deir al-Balah, amid heavily damaged and partially collapsed buildings, after a ceasefire and hostage-prisoner swap deal between Hamas and Israel.

[Resurgence]

Top Stories
Trump lifts sanctions on violent settlers as Israelis attack West Bank towns
Trump Reportedly Resuming Shipments of 2,000-Pound Bombs to Israel
Trump’s UN Pick Says Israel Has “Biblical Right” to West Bank Amid Invasion
The long-term impact of Israel’s genocide will only become clear as the toxic dust settles
Reckoning: 553,000 Gaza Deaths From Violence & Deprivation Demand Global Sanctions & Huge Reparations
Israeli Sniper Kills Palestinian Child in Rafah – Ceasefire Violations Ongoing
137 bodies found in Rafah after Gaza ceasefire
Palestinian dies in Israeli prison of alleged medical negligence
Technical teams, forensic specialists, and criminal investigators must be sent to Gaza to aid in victim identification, recovery
Gaza Health: 72 martyrs in Gaza within 24 hours
436,000 homes destroyed in Gaza, reconstruction will cost $40bn
Israel drops case against five men accused of murdering Palestinian captive
Beit Lahia Municipality: 95% of homes destroyed and 100,000 citizens homeless
UNRWA chief vows to continue aid to Palestinians despite Israeli ban
Eight killed in Israeli raid on Jenin; Hamas calls for 'mobilization'
‘I Was in a Grave’: Freed Palestinian Female Prisoners Share Their Stories with Palestine Chronicle
Israel does not treat Palestinian prisoners as human beings: Freed senior leader, Khalida Jarrar
44 Years in Israeli Prisons: Exile shatters joy of wife of longest-serving Palestinian prisoner
Zionist enemy raids West Bank, arrests civilians
China Urges Expediting Implementation of Two-State Solution at UNSC Meeting
President Sheikh Mohamed reaffirms need for two-state solution
Protesters force councillors in Starmer’s constituency to consider divestment from arms firms involved in Gaza genocide
Media Center: Europe witness 30,000 demonstrations in support of Gaza in 470 days
‘Vindicated’: How Palestine Action hit weapons factories exporting to Israel
US debt hits $36 trillion as its global economic share falls below 15%
Trump’s First Orders Parrot Project 2025 Manifesto He Disavowed
World needs shared prosperity, not 'golden age of America' — Medvedev
Trump Only Seeks More Power for the United States: Lavrov
Hungary and Slovakia are looking for ways to counter EU sanctions
Western countries using ‘hidden veto’ to block UNSC resolutions — Russian mission
West Wants to Subjugate Serbian President With 'Color Revolution' Tools
BRICS+
Lukashenko approves strategies of Belarus' participation in SCO, BRICS
Ethiopia and Brazil to implement Science, Technology, and Innovation Agreement within BRICS
Nigeria and Egypt forge comprehensive partnership to boost trade and cooperation
Egyptian and Russian presidents discuss creation of Russian industrial zone in Suez Canal area
Trump mistakes Spain for a member of the BRICS bloc and repeats the threat of massive tariffs
Iran's non-oil exports to India surge to US$1.4 billion
De-dollarization
Russia, China carry out more than 95% of trade in rubles, yuan — Kremlin aide
China
Xi holds talks with Putin, calls for guiding China-Russia ties toward greater heights
China, Russia should consolidate, expand bilateral relations: Xi
Ningbo becomes 3rd trillion-yuan private sector foreign trade city
China, India focusing on development, cooperation conducive to region and world,
China adds 12.56 million new urban jobs in 2024, employment situation stable
China, Bangladesh vow to strengthen interactions
China's oil and gas output exceeds 400 million tons in 2024
Chinese FM on Jaishankar's remarks on bilateral ties
Taiwan cuts half of funding for key defense project
Chinese Vice Premier calls for multilateralism, inclusive development at WEF
Chinese FM responds to reported Trump's plan to investigate China trade practices, hold off immediate China tariffs
Chinese military conducts sea-air combat readiness patrols in South China Sea, 'directly targeting the Philippines' provocative moves'
Russia – Ukraine
Military Situation In Ukraine On January 21, 2025 (Map Update)
Russia Liberates Volkovo in Donetsk as Ukraine's Losses Mount
Air defense forces destroyed nine Ukrainian UAVs over the Rostov region in less than an hour
Seven Ukrainian Armed Forces drones shot down over Crimea
Putin told Xi Jinping about the need for long-term peace in Ukraine

Russian telecom giant Rostelecom investigates suspected cyberattack on contractor

Russia drafting new law to seize Western assets

The debt will come out: how scammers deceive Russians using fake accounts

Trump aims at long-term deterrence of Russia — nominee

Ukraine Was Always Just Anti-Russian 'Battering Ram' to US - Ex-Pentagon Analyst

Russia’s foreign debt down by $27.5 bln at $290.4 bln as of January 1, 2025 — Central Bank

Drunken American goes on rampage in Moscow cafe over Trump’s inauguration

----Kursk

Kursk governor condemns Ukraine's killing of civilians in local village as genocide

Ukrainian Armed Forces are planning another offensive in the Kursk region
Iran

Iran congratulates Palestinian nation; Foreign Ministry: The world must prepare to punish Israeli criminals
Iran-Russia partnership treaty to benefit entire region: Armenia
Iran’s navy unveils its first signals intelligence ship
Iran’s president urges bolstering Azerbaijan relations
Takfiri terrorist network dismantled in western Iran
Iran Army employs Cobra helicopters, Fajr-5 missiles in northeast drill
Snow whitens beautiful Masuleh village in north Iran
Palestine - Israel
Sight of Hamas fighters celebrating in Gaza chills Israelis
Al-Qassam publishes last week's operations in Beit Hanoun
The Secretive Shadow Unit of Al-Qassam: A Hidden Force That Baffles Intelligence Agencies
Hamas and Islamic Jihad urge West Bankers to join forces against Israeli occupation
Hamas: We will defeat Netanyahu in the West Bank as we defeated him in Gaza
Hamas says 4 Israeli women to be released in return for 200 Palestinians
Operation "Kedumim": A Palestinian Assertion That Resistance Cannot Be Broken
Israel seals Bethlehem with 89 gates, barriers, concrete blocks
Zionist settler killed, another injured after burning cars, homes east of Qalqilya
Israel’s top general resigns over ‘terrible’ October 7 attack failures
'Israel' debt-to-GDP ratio up by 70% year-to-year
Israeli Media Highlights Fears of Yemeni Retaliation and Prolonged Attrition War
'Israel' failed in its goals, only sowed death, destruction: Abu Hamza
Syria
Military Situation In Syria On January 21, 2025 (Map Update)
US-backed SDF withdraws from parts of eastern Syria, sources say
France issues new arrest warrant for Syria's Assad: source
Syria terminates Tartus port management contract with Russian company
Yemen
Bakil tribe in Amran declares readiness to confront US-Zionist aggression
Yemen ‘Monitoring’ Implementation of Ceasefire in Gaza – Ansarallah Leader
Lebanon
Lebanon’s Designated Prime Minister Nawaf Salam Reports Progress on Government Formation
Venezuela
Strengthening Venezuela-Russia Relations: Meeting of Yvan Gil and Ambassador Mélik-Bagdasarov
ALBA-TCP Rejects Trump’s Decision on Cuba and Defends its Sovereignty
Venezuela Rejects Designation of Cuba as a ‘State Sponsor of Terrorism’
President Nicolas Maduro Appoints New Leaders for the Productive Engines of the Seven Transformations Plan
World
Cuba unyielding despite reinstatement on U.S. terrorist list
Taliban announce US-Afghan prisoner swap after deal brokered by Qatar
Economic Watch: German economy contracts for 2nd year amid looming downside risks
M23 rebels seize new town, advance closer to Goma
Death toll in Nigeria gas tanker explosion rises to 98
Indian court sentences man to life for rape and murder of doctor
Turkiye, Slovakia elevate relations to strategic partnership level
Landslide Kills 16 in Indonesia's Central Java, Official Says
DR Congo rebel group disarms, UN mission says
DRC: Amnesty International condemns use of explosive weapons
Colombian President Petro to declare state of emergency over guerrilla attacks
Kenyan police patrol streets of Haitian capital
Iraqi Parliament amends family law allowing girls to be married at 15
US
Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier to return home after decades in US prison
World’s richest billionaires at center of Trump’s inauguration: Musk, Bezos, Zuckerberg
These Americans WAKE UP on China | Tiktok refugees see China's Red Note
Caitlin Johnstone: Trump Is the Empire Unmasked
Trump Plans to Install a Fracking CEO to Head the Energy Department and Declare a National Emergency on Energy to Gain Vast Powers
Trump Issues Executive Order Restoring Federal Death Penalty
Trump threatens EU with increased tariffs
Close to 30 million Americans face limited water supplies, government report finds
California prepares for possible new fires as winds create conditions for ‘explosive growth’
Activists slam President Trump as he takes office with a blitz of pardons and executive orders
Hundreds gather in Brussels to protest Trump's inauguration
What will get more expensive from 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods
Trump administration sued over order making it easier to fire federal workers
Musk’s Favorite X Accounts Lead in Community Notes Corrections for Propaganda
At least 18 states have filed a lawsuit against Trump's restrictions on US citizenship
"No one should excuse violence": GOP Senate resistance hits Trump over Jan. 6 pardons
Trump renaming of Gulf of Mexico only applies to US: Mexican President
Mexicans stage protest outside U.S. embassy against Trump's anti-immigrant policies
Why Trump’s Decision to Leave the WHO Is a Catastrophe in the Making
ACLU Sues Trump Over Birthright Citizenship Executive Order
Vegan - Animal Rights
New documentary warns trophy hunting is driving Africa’s iconic super tusker elephants to the brink of extinction
McDonald’s loses over $7 billion in boycott over backing Israel
The Media Is Obsessed with Ultra-Processed Foods in 2025 — but Coverage Is Missing the Forest for the (Broccoli) Trees
Lidl: German Grocery Leader Bets on Plant-Based, Promises 20% Sales Share Boost in Scope 3 Push
These Are The Most Vegan-Friendly Areas In Latin America
21 best vegan chocolate bars in the UK – tried and tested by vegans
French ‘Veggie Burger’ Labelling Ban Could Be Rejected by Country’s Highest Court
Plant-Based Distributor GreenPro International Rebrands to Plantitude
Cornell Expert & How Not to Die Author Dr Michael Greger: ‘Plant-Based Meat Is the Ultra-Processed Food Exception’
----Recipes
Easy Vegan Crispy Oyster Mushroom Burgers
10 Quick And Easy Vegan Lentil Recipes
Eco
New technology removes CO2 99,000 times faster than all Earth’s oceans combined
Rare Animal in California Photographed for the First Time Ever
Pesticide mixtures shown to be present in soil and plants all year round, not just during application times
Trump’s Pull Out from Paris Climate Agreement is a Crime against Humanity
Russia: Scientists have created software for monitoring toxic fuel oil vapors
The 8 talking points fossil fuel companies use to obstruct climate action
Brazil approves six labs for solar module testing
South Africa adds 1.1 GW of solar in 2024
Illegal German waste dumping in Czech village lands at EU’s door
A third of the Arctic’s vast carbon sink now a source of emissions, study reveals
Indonesia Inaugurates 37 projects to achieve energy self-sufficiency
Teslas Are Burning and Adding to Toxic Pollution in LA
Cycle of coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef now at 'catastrophic' levels
Germany Should Stay on Green Energy Path despite Trump, Minister Says
Trump signs executive order to reverse Biden's electric vehicle policies
The ash left behind by the Los Angeles wildfires might be toxic, experts warn
Trump moves to sink offshore wind
Scientists discover rare venom-spraying scorpion in Columbia
Farms can install vertical solar panels without reducing crop yields
----Eco-China
Green energy development enters fast lane in China, driving national power generation capacity up 14.6% in 2024
CATL to unveil new European EV battery plant in 2025 with local automaker, Vice Chairman says
Book on Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization published
Technology
Scammers created phishing sites with “Trump coins”
Fake TRUMP and MELANIA tokens record $4.8M inflows in 24 hours
Donald Trump to unveil $100B AI infrastructure investment
Medusa Ransomware: What You Need To Know
Scientists create world's first fully-3D printed microscope in under three hours
Poland fumes over US block on AI chips
Seagate smashes largest HDD world record with 36TB hard drive
Meta lures TikTok creators with $5K bonuses, content deals, free verification
Trump signs executive order to delay TikTok ban by 75 days
----China Tech
Overall scale of China's manufacturing industry tops world for 15 consecutive years
Watch: World’s first human-like walking humanoid robot takes a stroll in China
China won A side-by-side comparison of DeepSeek R1 vs. OpenAI O1 for Finance
In 1st, Chinese astronauts produce oxygen, rocket fuel ingredients
China’s ‘artificial sun’ sets nuclear fusion record, runs 1,006 seconds at 180 million°F
China's CH-YH1000 transport drone completes taxiing test ahead of planned maiden flight
Shenzhou XIX crew completes second series of extravehicular activities
China to increase data security market size
China makes positive contributions to AI global governance -- senior WEF official
China home to 4.25 million 5G base stations
Science
New Species of Giant Isopod Discovered in South China Sea
Megaflood Refilled Mediterranean Sea 5.3 Million Years Ago, New Study Suggests
Earth's magnetic North Pole is on the move, scientists just updated its position
A Giant Object May Have Warped Our Solar System, Study Says
Repeating Fast Radio Burst Traced to Outskirts of Quiescent Elliptical Galaxy
Chinese observatory uncovers new celestial body
Math Trick Has People Asking "Why Weren't We Taught This In School?"
Researchers Have Found an Inca Tunnel Beneath the Peruvian City of Cusco
Middle Bronze Age Tablets Reveal Hidden Mesopotamian History
Whale Ancestor Crawled Out Of The Sea 400 Million Years Ago – And Then Crawled Back In
More than 40% of postdocs leave academia, study reveals
Art - Culture
Colorful lanterns brighten "underground courtyards" in China's Sanmenxia
Spring Festival lights up Nairobi with Chinese culture
Beijing to host historic marathon event to be attended by human and robot runners in April
Altay unveils new museum to celebrate origin of human skiing
From TikTokers to luxury brands, rising global appeal of the Chinese language
40 Wonderful Paintings of Europe by William Wyld From the 19th Century
‘I can still hear their words’: the fight to save the Híɫzaqv language
Chinese New Year Fair Opened in Budapest
Cote d'Ivoire launches 1st National Cotton and Cashew Producers' Days
Celebrate Chinese New Year with Shanghai paper-cut art
Health
Trump Rescinds Biden’s Order Aimed At Lowering Costs of Prescription Drugs
Most microplastics in drinking water are smaller than EU detection limits
Tanzania confirms Marburg virus outbreak
UK: Cancer cases will hit 3.5 million this year
Study links popular herbicide to problems with infant health
----COVID
COVID-19 Linked to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
COVID Map Update As 17 US States Report 'Very High' Virus Activity
Censorship
Major distortion in Qatari media; Al Jazeera censors Palestinian resistance spokesperson's gratitude toward Iran!
X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube sign EU code to tackle hate speech
Germany: Criticism of Public Media Called “Danger to Democracy,” Task Force Targets Social Media Opinions
Google Exits EU’s Voluntary Anti-“Disinformation” Code, Defying Digital Services Act Requirements
Privacy
Brazilian Data Protection Agency Reveals Investigation Into Iris Scanning World Project
Behind ‘Salt Typhoon’ – US Intelligence Agencies' Mass Surveillance of Its Citizens
Digital passports among IDs to be available in UK government app
Toronto school district says 40 years of student data stolen in breach
US States Advance Online Digital ID Laws with New Proposals from South Carolina, Utah, Wyoming, Missouri, Texas, and South Dakota
Majority of popular websites in U.S. and Europe are not compliant with privacy regulations
Reference
Download a 417-Megapixel Panorama of the Andromeda Galaxy—A Decade-Long NASA Project in the Making
Positive News
Tolik, the mascot cat of the Moscow firefighters, receives special rank
UAE Sends Ship With 5,800 Tonnes of Humanitarian Aid to Gaza
Venezuela Aids Displaced Families as Armed Conflict Erupts in Colombia
China: Rainforest brings gibbons back from edge of extinction



Infographic

The Growth of Bird Flu Outbreaks in the US

Since early 2022, at least 1,400 outbreaks have been reported in more than 600 counties nationwide, affecting nearly 135 million birds.




134M poultry and counting: Interactive charts show hardest-hit counties in bird flu crisis



Photo of the Day

Vietnam - A worker arranges incense sticks out to dry in a courtyard on the outskirts of Hanoi ahead of lunar new year celebrations.

[Resurgence]

Top Stories
Trump White House signals new phase in ethnic cleansing of Palestine
Gaza death toll nears 47,200: Health ministry
At Least 10 Palestinians Killed as Israel Launches Deadly Assault on Jenin Refugee Camp
‘Death machinery’: UN warns Israel’s genocide could spread to West Bank
UN Rapporteur: Israel’s presence in West Bank, Jerusalem illegal
Rescuers Have Recovered 200 Bodies From Rubble in Gaza, With 10,000 More Buried
Returned Palestinians Struggle to Live on Rubble
"Resisting Wall": 898 military checkpoints, gates besiege Palestinians in W Bank
Hadi: "UNRWA has about 13,000 people working in Gaza Strip"
UNRWA: Jenin invasion threatens ceasefire agreement in Gaza
Israeli general on secret trip to London questioned over war crimes
IOF kidnaps several Palestinians in W. Bank raids
Over 100 Jewish settlers defile Aqsa Mosque
Five injuries reported in settlers’ attacks on Palestinian lands in the West Bank
Over 40 legal experts demand probe into Met's policing of Palestine demonstration
Pro-Palestine protesters converge on U.S. consulate in Sydney
US-Backed Veterans of Ukrainian Coup Now Try to Foment Unrest in Slovakia – Ex-MP
EU member blocks renewal of sanctions against Russia
UK: Anti-war campaigners to protest against airbase plans to fly US drones
It’s Being Called the Biggest Grift by a President in U.S. History: Trump and First Lady Launch their Own Crypto Coins
Algeria and US sign MoU on military cooperation: Defense min.
Panama complains to UN over Trump canal threat, starts audit
Donald Trump’s No. 2 Pick for the EPA Represented Companies Accused of Pollution Harm
Development banker says US knew of plot to oust him over Nicaragua loans
Trump Budget Nominee Says He’s Proud of Legislation That Doubled Extreme Poverty
China Never Intervened in Panama Canal Affairs, Says Beijing amid Trump Threats
BRICS+
The future belongs to inclusive groups like BRICS
India’s space economy set to grow from $8 billion to $44 billion in 10 years: Jitendra Singh
Russia, India work together on the first manned space flight of Indian crew — ambassador
Leader Describes BRICS as Ideal Opportunity for Iran
BRICS holds key to global balance – ex-South African president
De-dollarization
BRICS: 40 Countries Look To Ditch the US Dollar
Payments in national currencies to lower BRICS dependence on dollar — Iranian leader
China
Chinese FM responds to Quad foreign ministers' China-related remarks
Trump aims to help QUAD in the fight against China
US mindset of confrontation, sanctions, decoupling not sustainable
China rolls out medium- and long-term investment plan with clear measures to boost capital market confidence
Von der Leyen's 'divided' remarks at Davos reflect EU's dilemma in its policy toward China: expert
More intl financial firms accelerate business expansion in China, optimistic about broader opportunities
US Should Stop Unreasonable Sanctions Against China: Spokeswoman
Xi visits flood-affected residents in northeast China
"As emerging economies, China, India need to engage in cooperation": Chinese Foreign Ministry
Strong future seen for Sino-Afghan relations
2024 sees remarkable growth in China's domestic tourism industry
Russia – Ukraine
Military Situation In Russian Kursk Region And On Ukrainian Frontlines On January 22, 2025 (Maps Update)
Private Garipov repulsed a sabotage group of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the North Military District zone
Ukraine: The underground reported a strike on a military airfield in the Nikolaev region
Russian troops liberate Zapadnoye community in Kharkov Region over past day
Russian army’s foothold on Oskol River’s right bank growing, expert says
Russian forces to control Ukrainian army routes after seizure of Zapadnoye in Kharkov area
Russian flamethrowers rake Ukrainian positions (MOD VIDEO)
Ukraine’s frontline to collapse in 100 days, if Zelensky does not negotiate — lawmaker
Last year was rather successful for Russian economy — Putin
About 750 tons of fuel oil-contaminated soil were removed from Crimea and Sevastopol

Why the EU will not be able to abandon Russian LNG in favor of American
The Russian Federation wants to ban photo and video filming of air defense facilities
----Kursk

Russian MoD reports heavy Ukrainian losses in Kursk offensive

Colombian mercenary fighting in Russia’s Kursk Region detained

Iran
Iran elected chair of Asia-Pacific group of UNHRC
Iran to launch ‘Kowsar 1.5’ satellite into orbit in 2025
Iran’s oil output to rise by 40,000 bpd with new desalination plant in Ahvaz
Iran, Azerbaijan expand trade ties, boost energy cooperation
Iran not seeking to build nuclear arsenal — vice president
Iran seeks stepped-up relations with China as per agreements
Iran’s intelligence minister warns against accords with the US
NIDC completes drilling of 79 oil, gas wells in 10 months
Iran, Russia consult on media, information: FM spox
Palestine - Israel
'Israel' failed in Gaza, will do so in West Bank: Al-Quds Brigades
Gaza's unbreakable resistance: A historical perspective on the war and its aftermath
Resistance will continue as long as Israeli occupation exists: Zarif
Senior Hamas commander appears on video despite Israeli claim he was killed
A Great Day For The Resistance in Palestine
October 7 was ‘Most Successful’ Resistance Operation – Abu Hamza
Hamas slams PA for participating in Israeli operation in Jenin
Hamas: Netanyahu launched aggression in West Bank to stay in power
Qatar’s PM Announces Second Phase of Gaza Agreement Focused on Reconstruction
Zionist enemy pays heavy price and suffers losses in its war on Gaza
Sayyed Khamenei: Had it not been for US support, the Zionist entity would have collapsed in first weeks
Israel military brigade withdraws from Gaza with 86 fatalities
Wave of resignations begins in Occupied Territories; From Ben Gvir to the chief of staff
Knesset passes law criminalising denial or support for events of 7 October 2023
Israeli forces acknowledge heavy losses in Gaza battles
Israel opposition demand Netanyahu, his cabinet step down over 7 October failures
Syria
Military Situation In Syria On January 22, 2025 (Map Update)
Heavy Clashes Continue In Northern Syria As Israel Solidifies Control In South
Israel Isn’t Leaving Syria: Settlement Plans Signal a Permanent Land Grab
New Syrian leadership to privatize oil, cotton, ports to boost economy
Damascus demands 'Israel' cease actions on its territory, says MoD
Yemen
Stands in capital, Sana'a, schools to bless Gaza & Palestinians' victory
Yemen’s Houthis release crew of seized ship after Gaza ceasefire deal
Trump redesignates Houthis as foreign terrorist organization
Magnificent parade for 20,000 graduates of military courses in Hajjah
Event at Bayda University
Al-Maghraba tribes in Hajjah declare general mobilization
Tweets expose mercenary government corruption in occupied territories
Lebanon
'Israel' practicing scorched earth tactics in south Lebanon: MP
Recovering body of Lebanese martyr, enemy penetrates, carries out bombings in southern Lebanon
Israeli commits 20 ceasefire violations in Lebanon
Venezuela
Colombians flee to Venezuela as clashes between rebel groups escalate in coca-rich border region
Venezuelan President Maduro Leads Start of Military Drills
Venezuela declares former Colombian presidents Álvaro Uribe and Iván Duque Public Enemies
Venezuela Boosts Trade with ALBA and Cuba through Its Productive Engines
World
West African nations announce joint military force to combat extremist groups
Five percent military spending target puts Europe in dilemma
78 miners found starved and dehydrated to death in South African police operation against unlicensed mining
2 dead, several injured in knife attack in southern Germany
UN Seeks $910 Million for Humanitarian Crisis in Nigeria's Northeast
Macron wants to end reliance on U.S. weapons
Rebels seize Bweremana city in eastern DR Congo — report
Gangs Could Overrun Haiti Capital If Aid Falls Short: UN Chief
Colombian police make historically large cocaine bust — president
Turkey, Kurds move toward peace deal as lawmakers meet with PKK leader Ocalan
Turkey: Death toll from ski resort blaze rises to 79
Russian lawmaker proposes prison pet program for well-behaved inmates
US
A record number of consumers are making minimum credit cards payments as delinquencies also rise
US military deployed thousands of soldiers to protect border with Mexico
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on decrees signed by Trump: Mexico will defend its sovereignty
Trump administration to allow ICE raids at churches, hospitals and schools
Germany Ready to Retaliate Against U.S. Tariffs
Largest US Police Union Criticises Trump’s Pardons for Capitol Attackers
“Citizens United” Allowed 44% of Trump’s Election to Be Funded by 10 Megadonors
America more divided than four years ago, says Rasmussen poll
Tariff hikes may backfire on US
Leading Republicans wrongfooted by Trump’s sweeping January 6 pardons
United Auto Workers win major victory at Stellantis plant
Costco union members authorize strike by 18,000 workers at 56 warehouses
No Home, No Insurance: The Double Hit from Los Angeles Fires
New wildfire in Los Angeles grows over 500 acres
Mizulina accused Trump of blasphemy because of his statements about the Second World War
Bloomberg: Trump faces lawsuit over order facilitating federal staff dismissal
CNN prepares to cut 'hundreds' of staff and refocus
Paramount And CBS Willing To Kiss Trump’s Ass In Exchange For Merger Approvals
House Democrats want ethics probe on Trump over crypto projects
Twenty-two U.S. states sue over Trump's birthright citizenship order
Vegan - Animal Rights
Suspect arrested for kicking rabbit in Japan. Authorities say 77 rabbits killed recently.
Researchers make alarming discovery after sampling common types of seafood: 'It's very concerning'
Dozens of birds, five dolphins affected by fuel oil spill die off Crimea — top legislator
Five-month-old male gorilla, victim of illegal wildlife trade, seized in Istanbul
Germany’s Project Eaden Spins $15.6M in Series A Funding for Ultra-Realistic Pork-Free Ham
Iran produces near 2 million tons of fresh dates: official
Chunk Foods Donates Thousands of Plant-Based Steaks to Support Fire-Affected Communities in Los Angeles
New Culture Submits Animal-Free Mozzarella Product Label to California Department of Food and Agriculture
Dairy-Free Brand Launches Vegan ‘ALPINE SVVISS’ Cheese In The US
----Recipes
Vegan Seitan Gyros
Vegan Lemon and Lime Meringue Pie
Vegan Mushroom Wontons in Sichuan Chili Oil
Eco
Efficient solid oxide fuel cell system could power ships with ammonia-derived hydrogen
Study shows degradation changes a forest’s tree profile and its carbon storage
Informal mining persists in South Africa despite police crackdowns
Wildlife camera surveys in Vietnam reveal the conservation importance of habitat transition zones
Rome's Fiumicino sets a new record for the biggest airport solar farm in Europe
Greenpeace activists ‘confiscate’ private jets at the airport serving WEF in Davos, urge governments to tax the super-rich
Revealed: US climate denial group working with European far-right parties
Rising deforestation threatens rare species in Indonesia’s ancient Lake Poso
Insurance “Nonrenewals” Increasing In Other States Due To Climate Change
Dutch government ordered to cut nitrogen emissions by 2030: Victory for Greenpeace
US corporate funding for solar down 24% in 2024
Survey uncovers ‘wildlife treasure’ in Cambodian park — but also signs of threats
Sarajevo among world's most polluted cities, again
‘James Bond’ lizard among 35 new species described from Caribbean islands
World's largest solar energy plant begins to take shape in Abu Dhabi
Florida Designates First Aquatic Preserve as a No Discharge Zone
Geoengineering Technology to Remove Methane From Atmosphere Deemed Ineffective in New Study
Indigenous communities rise up against prison projects in Ecuador
The Great Bear Rainforest is protected. So why is an abandoned industrial site leaching heavy metals?
Cavity-Nesting Birds Use Shed Snake Skin in Nest Construction to Deter Predators
Taiwanese researchers unveil 31.5%-efficient perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell
Somalia runs tender for solar-plus-storage at 28 education facilities
France deploys 4.6 GW of PV in 2024
Thailand bans imports of plastic waste
----Eco-China
Xizang to include six ecological regions in national park plan
Chinese company CRRC tests largest wind turbine
Technology
TikTokers offered $5,000 to join Facebook and Instagram
Affordable housing project was 3D printed in just 12 days
Inside ‘El Capitan’ the Most Powerful Supercomputer Ever Built. It Will Simulate Nuclear Weapons
Record-Breaking DDoS Attack Reached 5.6 Tbps
Tech Industry Urges EU to Halt Italy’s Overreaching Anti-Piracy Measures
Meta admits some people can't unfollow Donald Trump on Instagram
Musk bashes $500B Trump AI project, claims backers don't 'have the money'
Canon set a new record with its 410-megapixel 35mm camera sensor
Ethiopia highlights success on country's digital transformation
Indonesia fines Google $12.4M for unfair business practices
Liberux: Linux phone with 32 GB RAM
----China Tech
China’s first humanoid base in Shanghai aims to train 1,000 robots by 2027
China's second-largest foundry hires former Intel executive to lead advanced node development
Guizhou sets sights on becoming China's national computing power hub
China cements its position as the largest producer, consumer of energy
China's largest tunnel boring machine enters testing phase for world's longest underwater highway tunnel construction
MIIT to launch new growth plans for 10 key industries, increase support for major industrial provinces
Chinese company unveils supersonic plane prototype that can fly at Mach-4
China, ASEAN to boost digital cooperation
Science
Paleontologists Find Rare Skull of Extinct Flightless Bird
Snow Leopards in Portugal? Fossil Discovery Redefines Their Evolutionary History
Scientists discover new, 3rd form of magnetism that may be the 'missing link' in the quest for superconductivity
Antiquities from 1st and 2nd millennia BC discovered western Iran
500 million-year-old fossil reveals evolution of early nervous systems
Pleistocene Cave Bear Footprints Discovered in Spain
Fossilized Poop Reveals How Extinct, Flightless Birds Helped Spread New Zealand's Colorful Fungi
Art - Culture
Americans' view on China: Learning Chinese on RedNote unites people
CMG's Spring Festival Gala Promo Captivates Audiences in Guatemala, Honduras, Pakistan
Hungary issues commemorative stamps for Chinese Lunar New Year
Celebrating tradition: special exhibition of Ming Dynasty porcelain
Egypt to give away one million books
Iran, China to expand cultural, artistic collaborations
2025 Beijing Colorful New Year Lantern Carnival opens ahead of Spring Festival
Health
Processed Red Meat Linked With Up to 13% Higher Dementia Risk
Wall Street Is Jacking The Cost Of Your Doctor Visits
Medical Device Company Tells Hospitals They're No Longer Allowed to Fix Machine That Costs Six Figures
Iranian scientist unveils innovative method for early cancer detection
Every Human Case of Avian Flu Reported So Far
Dementia Cases Set to Surge in the United States by 2060
Study reveals link between traffic pollution and women's mental health
Mystery illness kills over a dozen in Indian region
Man had unnecessary chemotherapy for 14 years
----COVID
Females have a 31% higher associated risk of developing long COVID, UT Health San Antonio-led RECOVER study shows
Virus season roars back with "quad-demic" of illness
Censorship
EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib Compares Online “Disinformation” to a Virus, Promotes Controversial “Democracy Shield” Initiative
EU Demands Access to X’s Internal Algorithms
HHS official halts CDC reports and health communications for Trump team review
Harvard adopts controversial IHRA antisemitism definition
Australia Plans to Expand “Hate Speech” Laws Amid Debate Over Free Speech Protections
Privacy
Federal Court (Finally) Rules Backdoor Searches of Data Unconstitutional
2024 US Healthcare Data Breaches: 720 Incidents, 186M User Records
UK: Minister mulls ‘unprecedented privacy intrusions’ to tackle benefits fraudsters
Southport Tragedy Becomes Starmer’s Stage for Big Brother Britain
Cloudflare CDN flaw leaks user location data, even through secure chat apps
European Commission Fined For Violating Its Own Data Protection Rules; Also Found To Have Used Privacy-Violating Ads
Trump Seeks to Paralyze Independent Privacy and Civil Liberties Watchdog
Positive News
Second shipment of generators provided by China arrives in Cuba
Cleaning up coastline and saving birds: Volunteers work hard to eliminate oil spill



Infographic






Photo of the Day

Gaza - Buildings lie in ruin, in Jabalia.

[Resurgence]

Top Stories
Trump’s Day One: Sanctions Lifted, Settler Violence Explodes
At Least 214 Babies Born in Gaza During Genocide Were Killed by Israeli Forces
Over 158,000 killed, wounded in Gaza throughout war
Leaked documents expose deep ties between Israeli army and Microsoft
520 Israeli attacks on Gaza hospitals, healthcare centers during genocidal war
Israeli troops surround hospitals in Jenin, open fire on medical workers
Over 38,000 Palestinian children orphaned by Israeli war on Gaza: Official
Israeli soldier brags about his war crimes in Gaza
Jewish National Fund’s charity status makes a mockery of UK law – it must end
Gaza checkpoint contractor is shell company of Wyoming-based 'generational wealth management' firm
Israeli forces set fire to homes in besieged Jenin
Israel tightens its grip on Jenin and the wider West Bank
Gaza recovers 137 bodies from rubble amid Israeli truce violations
After Gaza... Zionist enemy expands its aggression in occupied West Bank
Rafah Municipality begins leveling lands to establish shelter camps
Hungary invites Netanyahu despite ICC war crimes warrant
Autopsy reports says prisoner Moahmed al-Aref died under torture in Israeli detention
Settlers attack agricultural lands, cut down 30 olive trees
Palestine Action target electronics plant in Glasgow
Big oil spent $445m in last election cycle to influence Trump and Congress, report says
Constitutional amendment to allow Trump third term introduced in the House
Organ trading schemes created in Ukraine, human organs sold on Internet — Russian diplomat
US Makes Money on Aid to Ukraine : Kremlin
Sanctions against Russia primarily harm Europe — Bulgarian party
Analyst estimates potential cost of keeping NATO troops in Ukraine at $55 bln per year
Ukrainian POW Reveals How NATO Masks Military Flights as Civilian
Officials urge inquiry into whistleblower’s death
BRICS+
China pushes Brazil for 'new achievements in greater BRICS cooperation'
Why Trump's 100% BRICS Tariff Threat Looks Like Bluff
Ethiopia generates US$1.5 billion from gold exports in six months
'BRICS is club of associates with defined actions to battle West' – Emmanuel Johnson
De-dollarization
Nigeria seeks to diversify trade, reduce dollar dependence with BRICS
China
China's Economy Remains Global Growth Driver Amid Uncertainty: Mckinsey Chief
China's R&D investment soars with record growth in 2024
China criticizes Trump's exit from WHO, Paris climate accord
Ex-IMF exec Zhu Min: China far more resilient amid Trump 2.0 tariff challenges
BRI high on agenda at China's local governments' 2025 work reports
China unveils measures to expand financial opening up
China, Bulgaria vow to deepen bilateral ties at Spring Festival reception
China plans to advance rural vitalization drive
Chinese cars sales in Russia surged by 70% in 2024 — association
Exporters expand markets amid potential US tariff hikes
Senior CPC official delivers Spring Festival greetings to religious groups
Russia – Ukraine
Military Situation In Ukraine On January 23, 2024 (Map Update)
Russian Defence Ministry Reports On The Progress Of The Special Military Operation, January 23, 2025
Ukrainian Garrison Divided And Surrounded In Velyka Novoselka. Russians Gave Time To Surrender (18+)
Russian Strikes Put Ukraine Out Of Service
Russia to open three more embassies in Africa
The world's first heliport for UAVs has been put into trial operation in Russia
Russia says Trump’s sanctions threats usual routine
Hackers claim they attacked ChatGPT to stop Ukrainian military using it – Mash
Serial production of key nodes for UAVs has been mastered
Russia's Supreme Court declares Ukraine's Right Sector a terrorist organization — ruling
Zelensky says he might engage in direct talks with Putin
NATO chief says Europe must replace US in Ukraine aid
Iran
Iran says Trump's 'terrorist' designation of Yemen's Houthis is 'baseless'
Palestine - Israel
Operation ‘Iron Wall’: How Israeli Forces and PA Collaborate against Jenin Resistance
After promised ‘victory’ in Gaza, Israel only succeeded in destroying itself
Most Israelis support full implementation of Gaza ceasefire deal
Syria
Military Situation In Syria On January 23, 2025 (Map Update)
Syrian Christians cannot afford to keep turning the other cheek
Syrians in al-Hol camp to return to their original areas: Sources
Yemen
Yemen's military & security achievements: Dimensions & implications
Yemeni Resistance Derides US Terror Label, Reaffirms Backing for Palestine
Lebanon
Lebanese resistance demands full compliance with the withdrawal of Israeli forces
Venezuela
Venezuela To Respond Strongly Against Promoters of Military Intervention
Venezuelan Far Right, Aragua Train, and the U.S. Are Linked: Minister Cabello
President Nicolás Maduro Leads 67th Anniversary Commemoration of January 23, Popular Uprising
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Reaffirms Support for Peace in Colombia Amid Humanitarian Crisis in Catatumbo
US Holds Phone Call with González, Labels Him ‘Rightful’ President of Venezuela
World
Cracks could be showing in UK's reserve currency status, rating agency warns
UK faces ‘debt death spiral’ – Ray Dalio
India demolishes homes of 350 Muslim families in 8 days
South Korean investigators call for charges against President Yoon over martial law declaration
Europe gravitates to greater self-reliance as Trump begins new term
New softer Brexit plan could be agreed in UK-EU talks
Gabon announces date for Presidential election
US
Fear of deportation empties California's farm fields, threatening U.S. food prices
Purdue Pharma, Sacklers to pay $7.4bn in new opioid settlement
Grassroots organizers in Colorado are ready to defeat Trump’s mass deportation agenda
‘Turning a blind eye’: Elizabeth Warren blasts Federal Reserve for letting JPMorgan ‘cook the books’
GDP losses from response to Trump’s tariffs will be double-digit — WTO chief
The Enduring Mystery of a Plane That Vanished in the Icy Canadian Wilderness With 44 People On Board
American Airlines shares fall on lackluster 2025 profit outlook
Boeing expects $4 billion loss for fourth quarter after chaotic 2024
‘People are anxious’: USAID staff rattled by Trump's foreign aid freeze
Amazon is quitting Quebec to ‘shock and awe’ workers worldwide
Hegseth paid sexual assault accuser $50,000
Danish politician tells Trump to ‘f**k off’ (VIDEO)
Trump to pull 20,000 US troops from Europe – Italian media
US falling behind on wind power, think tank warns
Ethics watchdog issues conflict of interest warning to Musk's Doge agency
Saudi crown prince tells Trump he wants to invest billions in the US
Court rules FBI’s warrantless searches violated Fourth Amendment
Judge blocks Trump's 'blatantly unconstitutional' order to end birthright citizenship in the US
US Navy littered the Norwegian coast
Trump vows to ‘expand’ US territory, invokes Manifest Destiny, hints at military force in Panama & Greenland
Trump Returns Big Tech’s Ass Kissing at Davos
Invest in US or face tariffs, Trump tells Davos
Vegan - Animal Rights
Taiwan to cull 120k green iguanas to restore 'balance of nature'
Government overturns Tory measure and bans emergency use of bee-killing pesticide
130+ Organisations Demand EU Action Plan on Plant-Based Foods
2025 Food Megatrends Point to Growth and Innovation for Plant-Based Food
In Latest Move Against Ultra-Processed Foods, Non-GMO Project to Launch Non-UPF Label
----Recipes
17 best vegan lentil recipes to make with canned or dried lentils
Vegan Indian Spicy Pea Croquettes
Vegan Sushi Sandwich With Crispy Tofu and Pickled Beets
15 High-Protein Plant-Based Bean Recipes
Souffle Omelet [Vegan]
Eco
Trump's Vow To "Drill, Baby, Drill" Is Hitting Alaska’s Arctic Wildlife Refuge
Egypt discovers spotted hyenas for first time in thousands of years
Russia: The guilty in the spill fuel oil do not help in the elimination of the consequences. Putin orders audit of tanker fleet.
Solar Energy Surpassed Coal in the EU for the First Time in 2024: Report
Record seizure highlights scale of wild bird egg theft in UK
Trump rescinds federal program to boost low-carbon building materials
Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii Records Historic Spike in CO2 Levels
Giant iceberg on crash course with island, putting penguins and seals in danger
10 Advancements in Battery Technology Powering a Greener Future
Massive 70 GW wind and solar project that straddles Nullarbor seeks federal green tick
Floods devastate tortoise sanctuary in southern Madagascar
Study Shows Megadroughts Escalate as Global Temperatures Rise
Ice In The Sky: Thailand's Fight Against Air Pollution
World’s Largest Iceberg, A23a, Is Moving Toward South Georgia Island, Threatening Wildlife
----Eco-China
China’s EV growth: How a bet made decades ago is paying off big
BYD crowned Thailand’s 2024 EV sales and surpassed Toyota in Singapore
Steady progress seen in environment protection
An orchid uses a finger-like appendage to pollinate itself
Charm Unveiled | Discover winter fairyland on "roof of world"
View of Weizhou Island in S China's Guangxi
Technology
84% of Healthcare Organizations Spotted a Cyberattack in the Late Year
Supreme Court: Bank Can Terminate Contract Over Lacking Anti-Piracy Measures
x86 32-bit Operating Systems Aren't Dead Yet: New Linux Patches Improve 32-bit PAE
Backdoor infecting VPNs used “magic packets” for stealth and security
Intel Pitches Modular PC Designs To Make Repairs Less Painful
----China Tech
China's new transport drone to make deliveries to remote regions
Chinese scientists unveil advanced terahertz wave polarisation modulator
GLOBALink | World Robot Contest Finals held in C China's Henan
China launches new communication technology test satellite
Science
Neolithic Farmers May Have Buried These Mysterious Stones to Bring Back the Sun After a Volcanic Eruption
New Kind of Planet Unlike Anything in Our Solar System Discovered
More than 1,300 coins buried buried during Roman emperor Nero's reign found in England
Dinosaurs may have first evolved in the Sahara and Amazon rainforest
Giant sloths lived alongside humans in South America for millennia
Magnetic signals from Earth's tides revealed in unprecedented detail
Continent-size blobs in Earth's mantle are a billion years old, ancient crystals reveal
Art - Culture
Various Activities Held Across China to Welcome Upcoming Spring Festival
The Mona Lisa: A Brief History of da Vinci's Famous Painting
Iran utilises advanced photogrammetry to preserve cultural heritage
Sri Lanka in 1983 Through Beautiful Photos
Exhibition sheds light on Chinese culture through U.S. photographers' creative lens
Health
Child deaths in England rising above pre-pandemic levels, study finds
Apple sued for using dangerous "forever chemicals" in Watch bands
Trump health executive orders target drug costs, ACA enrollment, Medicaid recipients and more
Over 3 Million Children Under 5 at Risk of Acute Malnutrition in Sudan, Warns UNICEF
Trump’s Exit From WHO Could Make Next Pandemic More Likely — and More Deadly
Norovirus levels in UK hospitals 80% higher than last year, data shows
'Carnivore diet' caused yellow lumps to grow on man's hands and feet
UK: Surge in vomiting bug keeps pressure on hospitals
----COVID
Long COVID symptoms linger: Study shows no major changes in second year
Censorship
World Economic Forum White Paper Pushes Public-Private Collaboration to Accelerate Digital ID and Censorship Initiative
European Commission Expands Censorship Law Enforcement, Mandates 24-Hour Removal of “Hate Speech”
Privacy
Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez Calls for Ending Online Anonymity, Linking Social Media to Digital ID
Texas probes four more car companies over how they collect and sell consumer data
Positive News
Entrepreneur Transforms Old Cement Bags into Solar-Charging Backpacks to Help Children Read at Night



Photos of the Week


Gaza - An encampment of tents of displaced Palestinians on the beach in Khan Younis



Gaza - Displaced Palestinians return to the war-devastated refugee camp in Jabaliya.



Gaza - Palestinians gather to receive food cooked by a charity kitchen in Khan Younis.



Gaza - Smoke rises from a building destroyed in an Israeli airstrike at the Bureij camp for Palestinian refugees.



Gaza - A Palestinian walks among the ruins in Rafah.



Gaza - Displaced Palestinians walk along a road in Saftawi, Jabalia.



Gaza - Boys honor the Palestinian flag atop a mound of rubble at a camp in Bureij.



Gaza - A displaced Palestinian makes his way past rubble in Rafah.



Gaza - Palestinians go to aid trucks in Rafah.



Gaza - Palestinians walk past destroyed homes in Jabalia Refugee Camp.



Gaza - A drone view shows houses and buildings lying in ruins, in Jabalia.



Gaza - Palestinian Atef Jundiya searches for the graves and bodies of his father, brother, and brother-in-law, at Shejaia cemetery, which was flattened by Israeli tanks and bulldozers.



West Bank - Israeli army vehicles are lined up at Jenin camp for displaced Palestinians, which has been rendered almost uninhabitable after a series of military raids.



India - Students hold a protest in Ahmedabad in response to news reports of a mass culling of stray dogs in Morocco as part of a cleanup of streets in advance of the FIFA World Cup.



China - An aerial view of snow-covered dunes in the Taklimakan Desert after a snowfall.



Brazil - Drought in the Amazon. Boats float on small ponds formed by the retreating waters of the Solimões River.



Peru - Part of a 9-million-year-old fossil of a relative of the great white shark is displayed after it was unveiled by paleontologists, in Lima.



US - A makeshift border barrier of shipping containers and barbed wire along the shore of the Rio Grande River in Eagle Pass, Texas



US - Protesters in Washington, DC participate in the ‘People’s March on Washington’. Activists were rallying in opposition to the incoming Trump administration’s policy objectives two days before the presidential inauguration.



Iran - Members of the Basij paramilitary force attend a parade in Tehran.



Greece - A stoat stands on the shores of Lake Kerkini.



Switzerland - An ice column forms around a waterfall near Giswil.



China - Lanterns and decorations light up Chongqing municipality as part of the Lunar New Year celebrations.




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Documentary


The Origins of AIDS (2004)


Through the investigation of how AIDS began, this highly persuasive film encourages viewers to take a hard look at the often unsafe practices used by the scientific community when creating vaccines. The film explores two theories for the emergence of AIDS. The first is the Hunter Theory, in which humans are believed to have contracted the Simian Immunodeficiency Virus (SIV), a virus that is closely related to HIV, through the hunting and handling of chimpanzees. The second is the theory made visible by Edward Hooper, author of the book, The River, which attempts to link the spread of AIDS to the distribution of the CHAT oral polio vaccine.

In the race to create an oral polio vaccine, scientist Hilary Koprowski manufactured and distributed the CHAT vaccine in the late 1950’s in the Belgian Congo (now the Democratic Republic of Congo). Edward Hooper charges that Koprowski’s vaccine initiated the AIDS pandemic. Hooper’s evidence suggests that this vaccine was created using live tissue cultures, generated from chimpanzee cells, which possibly carried the SIV virus. Millions of Africans were injected with the vaccine and possibly the virus. In the years following the distribution of the vaccine, the Belgian Congo and surrounding areas produced some of the first known cases of AIDS.

[Resurgence]

Top Stories
Trump's Gaza 'clean out' is blatant violation of international law, say experts
Palestinians reject Trump's comments on future of Gaza population
Donald Trump Calls For Ethnic Cleansing Gaza: Palestine, Jordan, Egypt Slam It
Trump’s bellicose rhetoric to clean out Gaza tied to deep pockets of Zionist lobby
How many American bunker-buster bombs were dropped on the people of Gaza?
UN opposes Trump's proposal to relocate Palestinians outside Gaza
UN: Israel killed over 13,000 Palestinian children, wounded 25,000 others in Gaza
Government Media: Percentage of destruction in northern Gaza is 90%, requires 135,000 tents, caravans
New ICJ president a Christian Zionist influenced by End Times theology
Gazans begin their long trek home to the north
'Reversing the Nakba': Images of Palestinian homecoming in Gaza spark hope online
Israeli Gunfire Kills Palestinian Refugee, Injures Others in Gaza Ceasefire Breach
Israeli forces raid home of freed Palestinian prisoner, assault U.S. journalist: Report
Palestinian girl was martyred as enemy targeted car in Gaza City
Israel notifies residents of Bethlehem village of planned demolition
Ten Injured in explosion of unexploded remnant in Khan Yunis
Serbia: Protesters funded from abroad blocked the largest transport interchange
Ukrainian forces kill 15 of their own for refusing to fight in Velikaya Novoselka
Ukrainian POW Slams Overhyped ‘On Paper’ AWOL-Plagued Military Training in France
Food Banks See Rising Hunger Among Working Americans
UK: More than 40 per cent of adults expect their financial situation to worsen this year, according to a debt help charity
West's Obsession With Baltic 'Sabotage' Meant to Aid Sea's Transformation Into 'NATO Lake'
U.S. whistleblower says Mastercard, Visa failed to stop payments for child sex abuse material on OnlyFans
The Largest Tuberculosis Outbreak in U.S. History Is Happening Right Now in Kansas
Trump fires US federal prosecutors involved in probes of his behaviour
Trump attacks Colombia, and its President Gustavo Petro fights back: ‘We are not a colony’!
Michael Hudson: Trump’s tariff threats could destabilize the global economy
The U.S. Government silently sabotaged anonymous public access to billions of dollars of military AI contracts
BRICS+
BRICS positively represents the Global South – Bijay Selvaraj
Opinion - Latin America will not put up with Trump’s new Monroe Doctrine
BRICS threatens G7 influence amid Trump’s tariff war
Russia plans closer cooperation with Belarus
Zimbabwean students receive China-Zimbabwe Friendship Scholarship
Belarus intends to join BRICS New Development Bank
Vietnam strengthens ties with Brazil's state to create trade representative offices for boosting strategic partnership
Russian Foreign Ministry supports Azerbaijan's aspiration to cooperate with BRICS
Indonesia in BRICS: bridge between the Global South and East
Chinese car market share in South Africa increases by almost 30%
Indonesia and India forge strategic cooperation across key sectors
Putin and Lula da Silva outline Russian-Brazilian cooperation’s vector of development
SCO
Intelligence sharing key in SCO fight against terrorism
De-dollarization
Trump threatens country after country with U.S. economic weapons
Indonesia, India Look Forward to Local Currency Trade
China
Sanchez strengthens alliance with China to confront Trump
Chinese FM Wang Yi meets Indian foreign secretary, says improvement of ties in line with both countries' interest
Xi lauds China's solid progress despite challenges in Year of Dragon
5.1-magnitude quake hits Taiwan: CENC
China's industrial profits top 7.43 trillion yuan in 2024
GLOBALink | From engineer to coffee shop owner: A German embraces village life in China
Russia – Ukraine
Military Situation In Ukraine On January 27, 2025 (Map Update)
Kyiv Hides Truth From Ukrainians, Russians Celebrate Victory In Velikaya Novoselka
Russian Victory In Velikaya Novoselka: Decisive Battle For Ukrainian Morale
Russian troops seize hundreds of weapons in Velikaya Novosyolka in Donbass region
Five US drones shot down over three Russian regions
Russians Captured Fortified Bunkers Of NATO Officers In Chasov Yar
Russian Drones Struck Key Energy Facilities In Western Ukraine
Ukraine Suffers 610 Troop Losses Battling Russian Forces - MoD
EU agrees to extend sanctions against Russia
Russia, India need to promote defense cooperation — ex-ambassador to Moscow
Baltics, Moldova, Ukraine sold their sovereignty for cheap, Russian senator says
Russia sees decline in people living below poverty line — Putin
Half of Ukrainians back compromise to end war – poll
More than 40 benefits and payments have been increased in Russia

----Kursk
The Ministry of Defense revealed the details of the liberation of Nikolaevo-Daryino

Ukraine Loses Over 190 Soldiers, 2 Tanks in Kursk Area in Past Day

Iran
US suspends funding for NGOs in Iran for three months
Iran Acquires Sukhoi-35 Fighter Jets: Commander Confirms
Israel not excited by new Russia-Iran agreement — envoy to Moscow
Iranian lawmakers slam European Parliament's anti-Iran resolution
5.2-magnitude quake strikes western Iran
Iran repatriates over half a million undocumented Afghan nationals
Palestine - Israel
Palestinian resistance engages in fierce clashes with IOF in West Bank
Iran: Hamas alive, resistance continuous with more strength
Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo to discuss developments in implementing ceasefire agreement
Resheq: Our people’s return to northern Gaza “great historical victory”
Returning to Gaza: Joy and achievement as the forced displacement plan fails
Two Palestinians martyred in Tulkarm bombing, including Hamas leader
Hamas hands over list of Israeli captives set for release
Netanyahu Makes 7th Court Appearance in Corruption Trial after Month-Long Pause
Syria
Military Situation In Syria On January 27, 2025 (Map Update)
Bloodshed mounts in Syria as HTS launches new incursion
EU agrees to gradually ease Syria sanctions
Over half a million refugees return to Syria post-Assad: UNHCR
Five killed in militant raid on Alawite village in Syria — media
Syria slashes tariffs on 269 Turkish goods to ease trade tensions
Yemen
Massive student parade in Dhamar celebrates martyr leader, supports Palestinian resistance
Houthis Warn Israel: You Break Gaza Ceasefire, We Fire Missiles
Lebanon
Israeli forces shoot, kill Lebanese residents returning south
Iran: Israel's violations of Lebanon ceasefire clear example of war crime
Hezbollah says Lebanese nation will never surrender to enemy
Lebanon says 24 killed, over 130 injured by Israeli fire as withdrawal deadline extended
Lebanese woman confronts Israeli tanks
Hezbollah to act accordingly if 'Israel' remains past deadline: Qassem
Hezbollah chief: Lebanon won’t forget Iranian, Iraqi support during Israeli war
Sheikh Naim Qassem congratulates Palestinian people, their resistance on Zionist enemy and thanks Yemen
Venezuela
Venezuelan foreign minister denounces attack against embassy in Bolivia
President Maduro Expresses His Solidarity to Gustavo Petro in the Face of Trump’s Threats
President Maduro Introduces the 7T Strategy
Venezuela Loses Multi-Billion Dollar ConocoPhillips ICSID Appeal
World
UK government faces mounting pressure to revive economy amid job cuts, rising prices
France: Illegal migrants allowed to remain for €25,000
Notorious Scottish pedo gang jailed
Citizens in DRC protest M23 offensive and international silence
President Sheinbaum Suggests to Latin America a Dialogue on Trump’s Deportations
Lukashenko wins Belarus presidential election
Farmers organize tractor rallies across India and issue ultimatum to the government
Almost 2 million people in the UK didn't have the right ID to vote in 2024
Interpol Arrests 37 Suspected Terrorists in East Africa Amid Rising ISIS Threat
The Netherlands plans to increase army to 100,000 troops
Colombia: ELN Guerrillas Refuse to Submit or Surrender
Europeans expected to face higher energy costs this summer — analyst
Thousands more students in Wales to receive financial support through Education Maintenance Allowance
At Least 22 Nigerian Soldiers Killed As Insurgents Counter Military assault
Germany has turned away thousands of people at its borders since October 2023
Thousands flee Congolese city of Goma
Sahel Alliance Nations Prepare to Exit ECOWAS
Tens of thousands of Greeks demand justice for the 57 victims of 2023 rail disaster
Denmark announces $4.9M action plan to fight racism against Greenlanders
US
US President Donald Trump will place tariffs on computer chips, pharmaceuticals
Trump's Executive Order on Cryptocurrency Is a Dangerous Grift
Navajo alarmed by reports of Indigenous people caught up in Trump immigration raids
Mexican cartels open fire on US border patrol – Fox News
Iron Dome for America: Trump due to sign executive order for US missile defence system
Trump Continues To Gut Meaningful Gov’t Oversight, Fires At Least 15 Inspectors General
US arrests nearly 1,000 people in undocumented migrant crackdown
Florida Republicans Break with DeSantis on Immigration in Shocking Move, Refuse His Request for Special Session
Higher-income American consumers are showing signs of stress
Senators condemn Trump's pardons for January 6 Capitol rioters
Chicago school bars government agents from entry as feds escalate immigration crackdown across the U.S.
With Illegals Gone, Americans’ Grocery Bills, Home Prices Could Skyrocket
Californians collecting signatures for secession from the US
Trump’s reported plans to save TikTok may violate SCOTUS-backed law
Trump: Canada should be a US state
U.S. stock markets tumble as investors worry about DeepSeek
US freeze on foreign aid draws criticism
Social Security boost faces delays
Americans lost out on $420B in bank loans because of the Federal Reserve, new research says
USGS releases first-ever map of potential for geologic hydrogen in U.S.
2025 will likely be another brutal year of failed startups, data suggests
Vegan - Animal Rights
Trophy hunting imports of lions, elephants and other wildlife hit an alarming post-Brexit high, as UK Government delays on delivering promised ban
Animals neglected in laboratories
Bird remains found in both engines of Jeju Air flight 2216
Bird flu outbreak strikes poultry farm in California
UK: Farm worker contracts human case of bird flu
Vietnam grapples with ‘alarming popularity’ of online illegal wildlife trade
Nevada Pet Stores Face Scrutiny Over Alleged Cruelty to Puppies
Rescue centre in South Africa saves thousands of abandoned pugs
Rhino horn trafficker jailed in legal first on financial charges in S. Africa
Trump’s Second Term Spells Disaster for Endangered Ocean and Coastal Animals
US Egg Prices Soar amid Persistent Bird Flu Outbreak
How Ads for Meat, Milk and Eggs Sell You a Fantasy
Fresh Oat Milk Brand Oato Launches at 375+ Sainsbury’s Stores UK-Wide
Albert Heijn Reports Strong 2024 Sales Growth, Led by Plant-Based and Sustainable Products
Lidl Targets 20% Increase in Plant-Based Sales by 2030 in Partnership with WWF
Replace Animals with Plants: How Supermarkets Can Save Money and Hit Climate Targets
Beyond Meat Introduces Beyond Steak to French Food Service Sector
Over 130 Organizations Call For ‘EU Action Plan’ On Plant-Based Foods
Violife Launches Lentil-Based Coffee Creamer
----Recipes
19 vegan Japanese recipes for an authentic taste of Japan, from sushi to ramen
Vegan Steak Diane
Vegan Chocolate and Peanut Butter Tofu Mousse
High-Protein Savory Vegan Muffins
Eco
3D-printed fungi batteries: A path to a biodegradable tech future?
Global report calls for urgent action to reverse biodiversity loss
Trump packs EPA with chemical, oil industry alumni
Fossil Fuel Industry Could End Up Paying Tens of Billions for LA Wildfires and Deceiving the Public on Climate Change for Decades
Trump Freezes $50 Billion in DOE Funding for Programs Including Clean Energy Innovation
WWF: Sweden and Finland Must Do More to Protect Their Irreplaceable Ancient Forests
Early results suggest communities stop logging during basic income pilot project
Underwater mud volcanos are a haven for marine organisms
600 million Africans don't have electricity. The green energy transition must start with them, say researchers
Flower power: Lavender oil for longer-lasting sodium-sulfur batteries
Calls for protection as new images emerge of uncontacted Amazonian tribe
Apple orchards mitigate soil erosion
UAE emphasises its commitment to sustainable energy future
How to power 4G, 5G cellular base stations with photovoltaics, hydrogen
How animal poop helps ecosystems adapt to climate change
Newly Discovered Amazonian Microbes Could Have Massive Influence On Climate Change
New insights into the immune response of plants
Researchers discover new way to store hydrogen using lignin jet fuel
US‘s wind and solar will generate more power than coal in 2024
Current recycling innovations to utilize e-waste in green metal manufacturing
Electric vehicles now match gas and diesel counterparts for longevity
Global sea level very likely to rise between 0.5 and 1.9 meters by 2100 under a high-emissions scenario
One in four 2020 Tesla Model 3 failed the Danish periodic inspection in 2024
Dangerous temperatures could kill 50% more Europeans by 2100, study finds
Libya seeks Turkish expertise to bolster renewable energy drive
Notorious US chemical plant polluting water with toxic PFAS, lawsuit claims
High risks of large dam projects in the Himalayas
Botanic Gardens must team up to save wild plants from extinction
----Eco-China
China installed 8 GW of solar in ‘Belt and Road’ countries in 2024
China to help spur innovation of NEVs
BYD first, Mercedes-Benz second, Volkswagen third in 2024 Chinese passenger vehicle sales revenue ranking
BYD Qin L EV version spotted testing ahead of launch with possibly second generation blade battery
Snow scenery across China
Technology
Trump tariffs could raise prices on technology like laptops, smartphones and AI
New Law Could Mean Prison for Reporting Data Leaks
USA restricts Swiss access to AI computer chips
Sony Will Stop Producing Blank Blu-ray Discs After 18 Years
Majority of Dutch support ban on social media use by young people
Linux kernel source expands beyond 40M lines
Changing Linux code could cut data center energy use by 30%, researchers claim
UAE unveils high-speed train project connecting Abu Dhabi and Dubai
Sweden seizes ship after suspected Baltic Sea cable sabotage
U.S. Anti-Piracy Symposium Emphazises Need for Site Blocking
Spanish authorities freeze $26.4M linked to European crypto laundering gang
----China Tech
Nvidia stocks drops 16% because of DeepSeek R1 breakthrough
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek faces malicious attacks after surging in popularity
DeepSeek R1’s Disruptive Leap in AI: Outpacing Giants at a Fraction of the Cost
China's DeepSeek prompts global sell-off in AI-linked stocks
DeepSeek releases Janus Pro, a text-to-image generator [pdf]
China's deepseek CRUSHES USA AI despite insane sanctions against China LOL
DeepSeek Buzz Puts Tech Stocks on Track for $1.2T Drop
Futures drop as Chinese AI startup DeepSeek threatens Silicon Valley dominance
Chinese AI app DeepSeek tops Apple App Store's free downloads in China and US, outpacing ChatGPT
How a top Chinese AI model overcame US sanctions
China banking on AI to boost efficiencies across the board
China embraces commercial participation in moon mission – SpaceNews
China sets new fusion endurance record of over a thousand seconds
From roots to rugged circuits: Tree-inspired printing tech for flexible electronics
International students volunteer during "chunyun", marvel at convenience of high-speed rail
First Yangtze River-Crossing Tunnel in Anhui Achieves Milestone in Construction
Science
Ghostly white northern lights present new auroral mystery
Mega-project in Chile threatens most important astronomical observatory
‘An unusual find’: 66m-year-old animal vomit discovered in Denmark
Buried Continents: Ancient Mega-Islands Discovered Deep Beneath Earth’s Surface
Small Cat Species Lived alongside Early Humans in China
Listen to The Eerie 'Sounds' From A Black Hole, Captured by NASA
System Of Three Dead Stars Has Suspected Smallest Exoplanet Ever Found
Over 400 gold and silver Roman-era coins unearthed in the Netherlands depict rulers from Rome, Britain and Africa
Art - Culture
Spring Festival Draws Record Number of Int'l Tourists to China
Xi Extends Spring Festival Greetings to All Chinese
Two hundred UK companies sign up for permanent four-day working week
Chinese New Year celebrated worldwide
$1 Million Prize Offered To Whoever Deciphers This 5,000-Year-Old Script
Art Thieves Blew Up a Dutch Museum's Door to Steal an Ancient Golden Helmet From Romania
Health
CDC ordered to stop working with WHO immediately
WHO starts cutting costs as US withdrawal date set for January 2026
Prevalence of respiratory infectious diseases in China declines nationwide: NHC
New Study Reveals Alarming Surge in Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths
Household Cleaners Might Be Ineffective Against Norovirus, Report Says
42% of Americans Are Obese: Inside the 2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Update
'Forever Chemicals' in US Drinking Water Linked to Cancer, Scientists Find
Plastic Additive BBP Threatens DNA and Reproductive Health, Study Reveals
----COVID
COVID origins: CIA brands itself by perpetuating conspiracy theory
Censorship
Facebook flags Linux topics as 'cybersecurity threats' – posts and users blocked
Ali Abunimah arrest sparks fear of European crackdown on Palestine activists
Klaus Schwab Labels “Misinformation” a “Critical Challenge,” Urges Elites to Develop Solutions
London Mayor Sadiq Khan Urges Global Governments To Enforce Stricter Social Media Censorship of “Hate and Misinformation”
World Economic Forum Panel Praises EU Censorship Law
TikTok’s Future: New Owners, Even More Censorship
How the Israel Lobby Tries to Silence Criticism of Israel
WEF 2025: Jonathan Greenblatt, Randi Weingarten, and Jennifer Schenker Advocate for Increased Social Media Censorship to Combat Antisemitism
Privacy
UnitedHealth now says 190M impacted by 2024 data breach
US judge in Facebook data privacy case rejects class action bid
US Privacy Counts a Win as Judge Limits Warrantless FBI Searches
New York Lawmakers Pass Landmark Bill to Protect Digital Health Data Privacy
Git Vulnerabilities Led to Credentials Exposure
Software Flaw Exposes Millions of Subarus, Rivers of Driver Data
Positive News
Russia: In Krasnodar, a raccoon stuck in a tree was saved
UAE says 100 aid lorries have entered Gaza since ceasefire began
China reveals rare snub-nosed monkey population



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Photo of the Day

Iran - The narcissus harvest begins in the northern province of Golestan in late December and lasts until mid-February. This photo shows the narcissus harvest in Shirabad village, Ramian County.

[Resurgence]

Top Stories
Trump’s statement on deporting Gaza residents serves as explicit support for Israel’s crime of genocide, colonial policies
Trump invites Netanyahu to be first foreign leader to visit the White House
Troubling tune: Trump dancing to Zionist drumbeat
Israel advances bill to ease land purchases for settlers in occupied West Bank
The century-old Zionist illusion of 'voluntary' emigration of Palestinians
‘Conspiracy Theory’ is Now Fact: Greater Israel Has Arrived
Death toll in Gaza might be 40% higher than officially stated
Spain, France reject Trump's plan to displace Palestinians from Gaza
Starvation, malnutrition, and siege: Genocide affected pregnant women, infants in Gaza
UN raps Western silence as Israeli forces spray bullets at Palestinian children
Report: Israel Detaining Record Number of Palestinian Children Without Charges
Palestinians returning to north Gaza face food and aid shortages
Clearing explosives in Gaza to delay rebuilding for years, MSF warns
Israel says UNRWA must evacuate occupied territories within 48 hours
Unrwa chief says Israel's banning of operations will undermine Gaza ceasefire
UN Agency for Palestinians readies to shutter operations in East Jerusalem after Israeli ban
British company's bulldozers destroy Palestinian, Kashmiri and Indian Muslim homes
Israeli forces kill more Palestinians during West Bank raids
Israeli Forces Detain 25 Palestinians, Demolish Mosque in Jenin
Zionist enemy storms several villages west of Ramallah
Dozens of settlers defile Aqsa Mosque
US Senate blocks bill sanctioning ICC over Israeli arrest warrants
US's Bernie Sanders lone senator to oppose Trump's call to 'clean out' Gaza
13,000 protesters in Brussels demand Belgium hold Israel accountable
Denmark rallied Europe against Trump Greenland threat with $2bn security plan
Virtually no Greenlanders want to join the US, new poll finds
Western embassies in Congo attacked, accused of complicity in violence
Ukraine’s defense chief probed over power-abuse – anti-corruption watchdog
Russia: In the Smolensk region, a drone was shot down, trying to attack a nuclear facility
London intends to make Ukraine its colony by concluding 100-year treaty — aide
Lone Russian hacker exposes covert arms delivery to Ukraine
BRICS+
The share of Russia in the general trade of Belarus is approaching 65-70%
Venezuela's BRICS membership is a reality
BRICS strengthens position on global stage during Russia’s presidency, envoy says
Malaysia to boost trade with BRICS countries in 2025
US threat to sanction Russia-India trade will only strengthen their ties – Cybersecurity adviser
Trump Can’t Bully Latin America Without Consequences
Chinese envoy to Colombia promotes bilateral ties as Bogota clashes with Washington
South Asian nation close to inking BrahMos deal with New Delhi – media
Russia honours 10 winners of BRICS and SCO Young Leaders Award
Indonesia prioritises human capital development to achieve Golden Year 2045 vision
De-dollarization
Western countries have weaponized financial system – Intl studies professor
China
China, India agree to strengthen strategic communication, enhance mutual political trust, resume direct flights: FM
Pakistan, China vow to elevate bilateral ties
Coffee economy thrives in China's Yunnan
Russia – Ukraine
Military Situation In Ukraine On January 28, 2025 (Map Update)
Ukrainian troops flee Novoyegorovka after losing stronghold
Over 20 drones downed over Russia’s borderline Bryansk region
Ukraine Loses Up to 600 Soldiers in Battles With Russian Forces - MoD
Ukrainian energy infrastructure on verge of collapse – Forbes
UPDATED: Russian Strikes Pounded Odessa And Other Ukrainian Rear Regions
Russian Victories Increase Pressure On Kupyansk
US transfers 90 Patriot missiles from 'Israel' to Ukraine via Poland
Italian parliament approves aid to Ukraine until year-end
Lawmaker predicts Ukraine to fall in one year's time amid rampant desertion, huge losses
Ukrainian police seize more than 16,000 grenades, 3 tons of explosives in 2024
Georgia sharply increased the purchase of oil and gas from Russia
Zelensky again replaces commander of Ukraine’s key eastern front
Cars production in Russia gain 38% in 2024 — Ministry of Industry
Moldova hopes to use energy crisis to replace Russian peacekeepers — parliament speaker
Russian grain exports hit record in 2024 — Agroexport
Nord Stream 2 operator concedes pipeline sale for payments to creditors
Russia, China are guarantors of world stability, security — MFA
Putin sets task to make Russia leader in drones by 2030
EU slaps import duties on agricultural products, fertilizers from Russia, Belarus
Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft to be launched to ISS in April — senior Roscosmos official
Why Russia keeps winning friends in Africa
Russian LNG exports hit new record – Kpler
US pressuring friendly countries to sanction Russia’s energy sector – Valdai Discussion director

----Kursk

Ukraine Loses Over 280 Soldiers in Kursk Region in Past Day

Iran
Iranian Army Displays Precision Laser Bombs for First Time in Military Maneuvers
Leader warns: Evil nature behind US officials’ smiles
Iran Declares Shahed-149 Drone Operational
Palestine - Israel
Gaza’s Unbreakable Resistance: A Historical Perspective on the War and Its Aftermath
Palestinian resistance's victory documents Zionist enemy's defeatist rhetoric
Indonesia plans to build 100 mosques in Gaza Strip
Ultra-Orthodox Jews protest against conscription in Israel
15,000 Israeli Soldiers Injured in Gaza War: Contradictory Figures Emerge
Increased sense of futility among Zionist soldiers; Former Mossad officer: Hamas will reemerge strong within months
Syria
Military Situation In Syria On January 28, 2025 (Map Update)
Russian delegation holds constructive talks with Syria’s new government — senior diplomat
ISIS Threatens New Syrian Government
Russia, Syria agree to continue consultations on military bases — senior diplomat
Syria's Druze, Kurdish administration meet, discuss 'peace, future'
Israeli Army Shares Footage Of Base In Newly-Occupied Syrian Territories
'Israel' concerned about possible US withdrawal from Syria: Reports
Israeli defense minister: Troops could stay in Syria buffer zone 'indefinitely'
US transfers more troops, equipment from Iraq to Syria
Yemen
Yemen's military operations Active & influential presence against Zionist enemy
Lebanon
Israel injures 14 in airstrike on southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
Israel And Lebanon Extend Ceasefire After Deadly Confrontation
Venezuela
US media promotes military intervention In Venezuela
President Maduro Denounces Foreign Intervention in an Interview with Breno Altman
Venezuela Rejects U.S. Interference in Essequibo Dispute
Venezuela to Hold Regional Elections, US-backed Opposition Calls for Abstention
World
Abramovich evaded millions in VAT with fake yacht hire scheme
Berlin may declare an emergency due to migration crisis
Cuba in pursuit of energy self-sufficiency
UK population exceeds that of France for first time on record, ONS estimates
North Korea's Kim Vows Nuclear Programme To Continue: State Media
More Voters Eye Opposition Win in Australian Election As PM's Ratings Slump, Poll Shows
French Gendarmerie Sounds Alarm: Our Country is on Verge of Armed Conflict
Mass panic as Rwanda-backed rebels enter outskirts of Goma; DR Congo calls it ‘declaration of war’
Chaos in Kinshasa, Rioters Looting Grocery Stores in DRC
Serbian PM Vucevic Resigns Over Student Protests
Many feared dead after crush at Indian religious festival
Honduran president announces program to assist migrants deported from the U.S.
Burkina Faso residents celebrate one year since exit from ECOWAS
Clashes Between Colombian Irregular Forces Leave 13 Dead in Catatumbo
Scottish water bills to rise by 9.9 per cent
Colombia sending military plane to US to repatriate 110 deportees: Ministry
US
States say they’ve been shut out of Medicaid amid Trump funding freeze
Lawyers’ Committee Urges Senators to Oppose the Nomination of Pamela Bondi for Attorney General
Trump Leans on WWII Japanese Incarceration Law to Deport Immigrants
SCOTT RITTER: Trump’s Doomed Plan for Ukraine
Brazil Summons US Envoy over Migrant Deportation Row
US Senate Confirms Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary
Trump says he’s sending water to LA. It’s actually going to megafarms.
Judge blocks Trump's plan to freeze federal grants
California Law Enforcement Misused State Databases More Than 7,000 Times in 2023
With Trump and Melania’s Crypto Coins Likely to Raise Legal Challenges, Why Didn’t Trump Fire the SEC’s Inspector General in His Purge of IGs?
Deaths from Los Angeles-Area Wildfires Rise to 29
US F-35 slams into runway & explodes (VIDEO)
Trump Offers Buyouts to Federal Employees in Bid to Cut Workforce
US Consumer Confidence Drops In January
Federal Threats Against Local Officials Who Don’t Cooperate with Immigration Orders Could Be Unconstitutional
10 States Fund Carceral Facilities and Programs Using Stolen Indigenous Lands
Quakers Sue Trump Admin Over Policy Allowing ICE Raids on Churches
Trump Ousts 2 Key Leaders at the National Labor Relations Board
ICE escalates raids across the US after Trump demands 1,500 immigrant arrests per day
Europe's leaders plot to stop Trump from taking Greenland
Boeing posts annual loss of $11.8 billion for 2024
Trump confirms FAA-approved drones behind New Jersey sightings
Vegan - Animal Rights
How U.S. Taxpayers Bailed Out the Poultry Industry, and Helped Entrench Avian Flu
University of Virginia study reveals air pollution inequities linked to industrial swine facilities are detectable from space
‘The whales are in crisis’: two federal ministers sued over delay in protecting B.C.’s orcas
New strain of bird flu confirmed in US
Pork Producer Smithfield Shares Slip After $522 Million IPO
Flora Partners With Gordon Ramsay to Build on Success of Award-Winning “Skip the Cow” Campaign
Digital “Nudges” in Online Grocery Shopping Promote Plant-Based Choices, Research Finds
----Recipes
Cabbage Is a Recipe Multitasker, From Ramen to Schnitzel
Mock Tuna Salad [Vegan]
Moo Shu Seitan [Vegan]
Eco
The Planet Had 58 Billion-Dollar Weather Disasters in 2024, The Second-Highest on Record
The Hydrogen Stream: Luxcara advances 20 MW hydrogen project in Norway
DRC orders environmental, operational audits of oil company Perenco
Drop in Amazon deforestation confirmed, but degradation soars 497% in 2024
Trump’s offshore wind assault threatens factory jobs in GOP districts
Activists to march 16 miles to landmark appeal for climate campaigners jailed for 41 years
Scientists build 23.2%-efficient lead tin perovskite solar cell with improved lifetime
'Super pod' of 1,500 dolphins captured on drone video as they cavort off California's coast
Ocean-surface warming four times faster now than late-1980s
The Most Active Volcano in The Northeast Pacific Is Preparing to Erupt
Plant-based alternative for harmful algal bloom mitigation discovered
LA wildfires release toxic chemicals that threaten wildlife, experts say
Footage Shows Illegal Gold Mining Wreaking Havoc on Nigeria’s Osun River
Trump administration halts proposed EPA limits on PFAS pollution
----Eco-China
Renewable energy accounts for 56 pct of China's total installed capacity
Zeekr delivers 15,000th overseas vehicle two years after expanding overseas
Technology
Trump eyes up to 100% tariffs on foreign semiconductors, TSMC in crosshairs
Proton Mail Says It's "Politically Neutral" While Praising Republican Party
Hackers Drain Over $85 Million From Crypto Exchange Phemex
Trump says Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok
Identifying and Responding to Investment Scams
National security risks in routers, modems targeted in bipartisan Senate bill
----China Tech
Chinese AI advance threatens US hegemony
DeepSeek launches new AI model as Trump cautions of 'wake-up call' to US industry
China’s DeepSeek AI created its chatbot despite US tech restrictions — expert
China’s DeepSeek neural network could revolutionize AI market — NTI experts
Growing investor interest in AI companion robots
Science
Archaeologists find ‘lost’ site depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry
Space signal confirms existence of Earth-like planet that could host life
The Mysterious First Dinosaurs Could Be Buried Beneath the Amazon Rainforest
1,900-Year-Old Papyrus Reveals Gripping Case About Roman Tax Fraud and Forgery
Gigantic 500,000-mile 'hole' in the sun's atmosphere aims aurora-sparking solar wind at Earth (photo)
See the Haunting Stone Face of a Ptolemaic Statue Unearthed Near the Ancient Egyptian City of Alexandria
Paleontologists Discover Extremely Rare 45-Million-Year-Old Bird Fossil Hiding in Plain Sight
Art - Culture
Year of Green Wood Snake kicks off in China
BRICS Symphony Women Orchestra to be organised in Brazil
Archaeologists Discover Ancient Tokens That Roman Soldiers Used to Play Strategy Games
India unveils Draft Legal Metrology Rules to unify time across the country
Health
2 dead, at least 146 infected as Kansas battles spreading tuberculosis outbreak
Hidden Hunger Crisis: Alarming Study Reveals Half of Diabetics Are Missing Essential Nutrients
Trump admin halts global supply of lifesaving HIV, malaria drugs
Merck Charged With Hiding Crippling Side Effects of Highly Profitable Cancer Vax
Will bird flu spark a human pandemic? Scientists say the risk is rising
Congo fighting raises risk of virus leaks — Red Cross
Coca Cola launches mass recall in Europe
Produce in home gardens near PFAS plant in US contain dangerous levels of chemicals
Osaka bans smoking on all of its streets, vaping included
----COVID
Long-COVID patients are frustrated that federal research hasn't found new treatments
1 in 22 COVID survivors develop debilitating chronic syndrome
Censorship
Switzerland Deports Ali Abunimah Over Pro-Palestine Advocacy
Swiss official who jailed journalist Ali Abunimah is fanatical pro-Israel activist
IRIB Chief: Iranian State TV Reporter Captured by Zionists in Gaza
Trump talks 'free speech' while moving to muzzle those he disagrees with
‘This is censorship’: Trump freeze on communications forces medical journal to pull HHS authors’ article
Privacy
Report: Almost half of state consumer privacy laws fail to protect individuals’ data
NSA can track powered-down phones
WEF 2025: AI CEO Says Facial Recognition Will Replace Digital IDs in Smart Cities
OPM sued over privacy concerns with new government-wide email system
Positive News
Jordan launches air corridor for life-saving medicines into Gaza
Marshall Islands protects ‘pristine’ Pacific corals with first marine sanctuary



Infographics


China Has Edge Over US on Much More Than AI Models


Australian Strategic Policy Institute figures showing the global research share in advanced cyber, AI and autonomy, electronic warfare, hypersonic and counter-hypersonic capabilities, quantum technologies and undersea capabilities.






Excerpt of Australian Strategic Policy Institute report on global leaders in advanced materials and manufacturing.






Global leaders on AI, computing and communications, biotech, gene tech and vaccines, according to calculations from the Australian Strategic Policy Institute.





China Has Edge Over US on Much More Than AI Models



Photo of the Day

Japan – For 10 days in the summer, the forests of Yamagata prefecture are lit up by himebotaru, a type of firefly endemic to the region. In recent years, the fireflies’ habitat has been increasingly endangered by deforestation and the tourism industry.

[Resurgence]

Top Stories
Gaza death toll increases to 47,417
Egyptian president reiterates rejection of Palestinian displacement
Rally in Ramallah against Trump’s call to uproot Gaza’s population
U.S. supports continued Israeli attacks on Lebanon, Gaza: Ansarullah
Israel’s ‘genocide general’ welcomed in London – and the media yawns
Why is Britain still sending spy flights towards Gaza?
Trump signs order that cancels student visas and deports pro-Palestinian protesters
UAE to invest $10m in Israeli arms company
Life expectancy in Gaza cut nearly in half since Oct. 7, study shows
Over 60 More Bodies Found in Gaza Strip Over Past Day
“Everything is gone” in Rafah
Amid fragile ceasefire, the Gaza tribunal on genocide will bring us closer to justice
Seven countries tell UNSC they deeply deplore Israel’s UNRWA ban
Israel shoots at Palestinian journalists covering Tulkarm raid
UN: More than 376,000 Palestinians returned to northern Gaza since Monday
Death toll of Palestinian detainees in Israeli prisons rises to 58
Hind Rajab, Palestinian child killed by Israel, honoured one year after her death
Israel systematically terrorizing freed Palestinian prisoners: Media Office
Deported Palestinian American Journalist Says Swiss Ministry Of Defense Agents Tried To Interrogate Him
US aid used to finance revolutions in other countries, says Georgian PM
We Asked Google’s AI Search Model, Gemini, Questions About the Fed and Wall Street Megabanks: It Got the Answers Dead Wrong
Poll reveals one-third of Armenians uneasy about allying with West
Architect of Russia sanctions sentenced to 11 years in prison
UK: Pensioners missing meals, sheltering in libraries and more depressed due to benefit cuts
DeepSeek faces surging cyberattacks, US IPs among thousands targeting Chinese AI start-up
BRICS+
Bolivia’s YLB signs lithium deals with Russian, Chinese companies
Russia-Egypt trade surges to US$8 billion in 2024 as economic ties strengthen
Iran and Russia establish healthcare cooperation bureau to advance medical education and research
India’s investments in Zimbabwe surpass US$600 million
SCO
Iran backs creation of SCO anti-drug center in Tajikistan
De-dollarization
India: RBI announces steps to encourage cross-border transactions in rupee
China
China Trade Surplus Hits $1T Amid US Faceoff
China Braces for Record 190 Million Passenger Trips on Chinese New Year's Eve
Explosion And Fire On Chinese ASL Bauhinia Ship In The Red Sea
Russia – Ukraine
Military Situation On Ukrainian Frontlines On January 29, 2025 (Maps Update)
Ukrainian Attacks On Territory Of Russia On January 29, 2025 (Map Update)
Explosions thundered in Kyiv
Russian troops liberate Novoyelizavetovka community in Donbass region over past day
Russian governor says Ukraine keeps trying to land troops on Tendra Spit in Kherson Region
Christian leader blasts multiculturalism
The Italian journalist working in the Donbass received Russian citizenship

Lawmaker suggests Greenland join Russia

EU’s new Russia sanctions may affect dozens of companies in third countries — Bloomberg

Ukrainian servicemen with US flags in Chasov Yar believed to be mercenaries

Russian Meduza counter-drone system effective in special military op zone — top brass

Russia set to up rice production, eyes export resumption

Ukrainian media in funding crisis after US cash cut

EU to place tariffs on Russian fertilizers

Companies of the Russian Federation began to receive letters with malicious software more often

EU to purchase 275,000 tons of aluminum from Russia before its imports banned — Bloomberg

Nationalization of Ukrainian oligarchs’ property brings $48.7 mln to Crimean budget

Russia’s pipeline gas supplies to Turkey up 2.6% in 2024

About 120 types of ships under construction — shipbuilding corporation

Iran
'Victory assured,' Tehran's military leaders hail Palestinian Resistance, assert Iran's strength
We must end U.S. interference in Iran's foreign policy: Zarif
IRGC chief highlights AI’s growing role in military and civilian sectors
Iran exports over $9 billion minerals in 9 months: IMIDRO
Iranian Army's Two-Stage Offensive Drill Concludes Successfully
Palestine - Israel
Hamas hands over list of captives for exchange, including Arbel Yehud
Turkish president receives Hamas delegation in Ankara
Malaysia to build school, hospital, mosque in Gaza, says Premier Anwar
Syria
Military Situation In Syria On January 29, 2025 (Map Update)
The new leadership of Syria canceled the 2012 Constitution
At Least 23 Killed In New Round Of Clashes In Syria’s Aleppo
Two car bombs explode in al-Mukhrram al-Fawqani, Homs countryside
Humanitarian needs in Syria remain massive_ OCHA says
Syria’s new authorities announce dissolution of all security services, armed groups
Syria's new leader says he will focus on state-building, reviving economy
The new Syrian authorities have asked Russia for compensation "to restore trust"
Syria’s leader Ahmed al-Sharaa is now officially interim president
Yemen
Military maneuver for graduates of "Al-Aqsa Flood" courses in Sana'a
Lebanon
Syria’s HTS demands Israel's withdrawal from occupied Golan Heights
Israeli drone strike injures 5 people in southern Lebanon
Raids to terrorize residents of southern Lebanon: 8 villages still occupied
Venezuela
Trump administration revokes deportation protections for 600,000 Venezuelans
Venezuela Welcomes Returning Migrants
President Maduro Strengthens the Inclusion of Evangelical Churches in Venezuela
World
Germany cuts 2025 economic growth forecast to 0.3% amid structural challenges
Hundreds protests in Germany against stricter migration policy backed by far-right
Sweden eyes sending inmates abroad as prisons full due to gang crime wave
More than 60% of Canadians believe country heading in wrong direction — survey
Ecuadorian organizations reject the presence of Edmundo González and demand that the government take action
Rebels take control of airport in DR Congo
Africa commits to electricity plan for 300 million people
German Parliament Approves Motion to Close Borders to Asylum Seekers
Slovak opposition fails to hold no-confidence vote against PM Fico for second day in a row
Mexican Authorities Discover 72 Bodies in Clandestine Graves in Chihuahua
Death toll from stampede at religious festival in India rises to 40
UK: Reeves's growth plan repeats the failed policies of all recent governments
Thousands take to the streets to mark Niger's departure from ECOWAS
Iraqi Military Intelligence Overthrows 4 Terrorist Elements in Anbar, Nineveh, Kirkuk
M23 rebels tighten their hold on Goma
Spain's economy remains robust with jobless total lowest for 16+ years
People in Kinshasa protest against Rwanda and the crisis in the eastern DRC
Sudan's largest oil refinery set ablaze as civil war escalates
European Parliament approves new HQ for border force despite pushback
Ten civilians killed in eastern Afghanistan
US
US freeze on foreign aid funding is a 'death sentence' for people in need, NGOs warn
Trump makes moves to expand his power, sparking chaos and a possible constitutional crisis
Trump's 'Border Czar' reveals 4,000+ immigrants deported in a week
State Attorneys General Are Working to Block Trump’s Agenda in Court
Trump’s Crypto Holdings Raise Ethics Concerns As Experts Warn of Potential Conflicts
Capitol Police Arrest Man with Molotov Cocktails Attempting to Target Johnson, Hegseth, Bessent
Americans Sour on Some of Trump's Early Moves, Poll Finds
Passenger airliner, military helicopter Black Hawk collide near Washington, DC
Scott Bessent, gay billionaire hedge fund founder, confirmed as Trump's Treasury secretary
Trump admin rescinds controversial funding freeze after two days of protest
Tesla’s profits slide over 70 percent in the fourth quarter
Navajo Tribe Agrees to Allow Uranium Shipments, Ending Six-Month Standoff
Republican Senator With $1 Billion in Debts Commutes to Work on Private Jet Almost Every Day, Says He's Looking for 'A Place to Live'
U.S. unions condemn Trump’s Deferred Resignation offer to buy out 2.3 million federal workers
Another US F35 Fighter Jet Crashes in Alaska
German auto association chief warns additional US tariffs could fuel inflation, burden consumers
U.S. Fed keeps interest rates unchanged at 4.25-4.5 pct as inflation picks up
Trump signs order for thousands of migrants to be sent to Guantanamo Bay
Conspiracy Theorist FBI Pick With An Enemies List Of Trump Critics Goes Before Senate
Ted Cruz Leads Republican Charge to Defund Consumer-Protection Agency
DEA Admits Its Steal-From-Flyers Program Is Mostly Worthless, Shuts It Down Permanently
Trump’s new head of DOT rips up US fuel efficiency regulations
Donald Trump appeals his New York hush-money conviction
Native American tribes say ICE harassing members amid raids
Scoop: GOP fight coming over labor unions
US children fall further behind in reading
Trump has refused to pay £290,000 in legal fees after case dismissed in UK, court told
Vegan - Animal Rights
Judge rejects Perdue Farms’ request to block NC whistleblower complaints
How Wildfires Affect Animals, Explained
Increase in gibbon trafficking into India has conservationists worried
Animal Welfare Advocates Rescue Hundreds from Ohio Fur Farm
Bird Flu Outbreak Linked to Raw Pet Food For Cats
Uganda’s tree-climbing lions grow scarce amid nationwide decline of the big cat
Why is this snake one of the most trafficked species in the world? | Wild Targets
Oxford VAT Study: Meat Taxes Could Benefit Public Health, Climate & Economy
M&S Plant Kitchen Launches New Products And ‘Upgraded’ Items
Luxury Vegan Silk Brand niLuu Launches in Saudi Arabia & Qatar
In meat- and fish-loving Japan, veganism is making a comeback
Montezuma’s Launches New Vegan Truffles in Time for Valentine’s Day
Hana Hrstková: “A Biocyclic Vegan Approach Is Not Just an Option—It’s a Necessity”
France Overturns Restrictions on Plant-Based Food Labels After EU Ruling
----Recipes
Vegan Sichuan Eggplant Stir-Fry With Sweet and Spicy Sauce
15 Plant-Based Recipes for Chinese New Year!
Eco
Chemicals in Pet Flea Treatments Are Leading to Songbird Deaths, Report Finds
Study of More Than 600 Animal and Plant Species Finds Genetic Diversity Has Declined Globally
‘Paranoia and distrust’: How Trump’s mass firing of government watchdogs will affect climate policy
Five years in prison for nonviolent protest: it’s plain wrong, and Keir Starmer knows it | Caroline Lucas
Hidden ‘Highways’ Connect Brazilian Rainforests, Aiding Dispersal of Tree Species, Research Reveals
Power companies pressure Trump EPA to roll back rules on toxic coal ash
Yellowstone National Park earthquake shakes hottest and oldest geothermal area
People’s victory: Indian government forced to cancel mining project in Tamil Nadu
Just Stop Oil jail terms show judges never understood Human Rights Act, Court of Appeal hears
New aluminum-ion battery with unprecedented long cycle life
Yanomami sees success two years into Amazon miner evictions, but fears remain
Eco-friendly lithium extraction method developed for electric vehicle batteries
NASA study exposes increasing human effects on the global water cycle
Chemours Chemical Plant Still Polluting West Virginia Water With Toxic PFAS After Almost 25 Years, Lawsuit Claims
Cold-stunned green sea turtles are recovering at a Florida marine life center
Perovskite solar cell based on 3D/2D heterostructures achieves 26.05% efficiency
Western Kenyan farmers favor restoring land with native trees. Yet barriers remain
Commission to meet car industry half-way on green targets
Blood-powered toes give salamanders an arboreal edge
----Eco-China
Bird-watching opens gateway to nature's embrace
Renewable energy accounts for record 56 per cent of China's total installed capacity
Technology
Meta’s Reality Labs posts $5 billion loss in fourth quarter
Student creates online hub for wildfire relief with interactive map
Artists can copyright works made with AI assistance: Agency
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani Plans Biggest Data Center in India's Gujarat
Quantum Computing’s Biggest Obstacle Just Got Solved – Thanks to Self-Assembling Qubits
New Bill Aims to Block Foreign Pirate Sites in the U.S.
FBI seizes major cybercrime forums in coordinated domain takedown
Backdoor infecting VPNs used "magic packets" for stealth and security
German Seagate customers say their 'new' hard drives were actually used – resold HDDs reportedly used for tens of thousands of hours
Connected Hymer camper van melds visionary style and cutting-edge tech
TorrentGalaxy Pleads Financial Difficulties, Asks Users to Chip In
New SLAP and FLOP CPU Attacks Expose Data From Apple Computers, Phones
----China Tech
China’s shocking DeepSeek AI pops US Big Tech monopoly bubble
China's Push for Smart Agriculture Set to Strengthen Food Security
Huawei adds DeepSeek-optimized inference support for its Ascend AI GPUs
Alibaba unveils Qwen2.5-Max, strengthening China's AI push
U.S. Navy Bans Use of Chinese "DeepSeek" Amid Security Concerns
Chinese satellite enterprises provide expanded, improved global services
Chinese astronauts make rocket fuel and oxygen in space using 1st-of-its kind 'artificial photosynthesis'
Science
Puzzling fossils unearthed in China may rewrite the human story
Babies Learn Language Even Earlier Than We Realized, Study Reveals
Archaeologists Discover 141 Ancient Gold Coins Depicting Nine Roman Emperors in Luxembourg
Remarkably rare Roman-British hoard of 404 coins discovered in the Netherlands
Organic material on dwarf planet Ceres came from elsewhere
NASA: 10,000 organic chemicals found on Bennu!
Here’s how ancient Amazonians became master maize farmers
Paper Mills Have Flooded Science With 400,000 Fake Studies, Experts Warn
Earth's Magnetic North Pole Is Shifting Toward Siberia
Massive Piece of World’s Oldest Synthetic Pigment Discovered in Palace of Infamous Roman Emperor
Astronomers discover 196-foot asteroid, 1-in-83 chance of hitting Earth in 2032
Art - Culture
2025 Spring Festival Gala dance tells story of renewal in Wuhan
Lunar New Year festivities in Moscow celebrate strong China tie
Millions celebrate the Lunar New Year around the world
The art of Luoding paper-cutting
Up Helly Aa: A fiery celebration of Shetland's Norse Heritage
Health
Urine-based test detects aggressive prostate cancer
As climate change supercharges disease, Trump pulls US from World Health Organization
Relative of deadly Hendra virus found in the US
Mutating bird flu raises alarm over human transmission risk in Europe
Flu map: These states are now at CDC's highest activity level
8 Alarming Ways Alcohol Harms Your Body
----COVID
Study links long COVID severity with white blood cell count
Surveillance tool can detect fast-spreading SARS-CoV-2 variants before they take off
Censorship
UK Censorship Groups Received Taxpayer-Linked Funds, Tied to Labour Figures
EU Updates “Hate Speech” Code Under Censorship Law, Big Tech Signs On
Privacy
Industry groups call on Congress to enact federal data privacy law
Travel data of almost 500,000 users exposed in Daytrip leak
Positive News
Tourists in São Tomé gather to watch release of 400 baby turtles into the sea



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Photo of the Day

Russia - In Moscow National Park, the yellow-headed king was seen, the smallest bird in the Russian Federation. The weight of the bird is about five grams and the body length does not exceed ten centimeters.

[Resurgence]

Top Stories
Number of Palestinian martyrs risen to 47,460 martyrs
Trump's first days signal support for the most extreme pro-Israel forces
UNRWA services still running in Jerusalem despite ban
Several killed in Israeli air strike near Tubas amid large-scale offensive
Israel prevents families of deported Palestinians from travelling to meet them
Zionist enemy raids towns & villages Ramallah Governorate
Jewish settlers attack agricultural property, cars in W. Bank
No time to slacken Palestine solidarity
More than Fifty MPs and peers call for independent probe into policing of pro-Palestine protest
Spain Condemns Israel’s Ban on UNRWA, Increases Support for Palestinian Refugees
Trump administration halts supply of AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis drugs to poor countries
To Pay for Trump Tax Cuts, House GOP Floats Plan to Slash Benefits for the Poor and Working Class
Underground US security firm hires veterans for Gaza mission: Reuters
‘That is sealed’: Panama president says no discussions over canal with US
Jerusalem Post Targets MintPress After Exposé on Israeli Spies in US Media
Shell accused of ‘trading on the misery’ of millions trapped in fuel poverty as it announces £19.1bn in earnings
Cyberattacks against DeepSeek escalate with botnets joining, command surging over 100 times: lab
Ukrainian troops massacred, tortured and raped civilians in Russian village – captured soldier (GRAPHIC)
BRICS+
Countries in US sphere of influence now turn to BRICS — report
Scientists from 25 countries discuss Global South cooperation at conference in Russia
Iran Emphasises Comprehensive Relations With Belarus
BRICS grain exchange has strong potential — Russian Agriculture Ministry
BRICS to play ‘key role’ in world future: Iran's envoy
De-dollarization
Trump’s quick win on Colombian migrant flights may be a loss for the dollar
Trump demanded from the BRICS countries to abandon attempts to replace the dollar
Brazil’s Lula says any US tariffs would be reciprocated
China
China Oil Output Hits 400M Tons Amid Record Growth
China, Japan commit to revitalize exchanges, deepen relations
China funnelled $57B to control critical mineral supply chain
China's exports to over 160 countries, regions achieve growth in 2024
Russia – Ukraine
Military Situation In Russian Kursk Region And On Ukrainian Frontlines On January 30, 2025 (Maps Update)
Russia's international reserves up by $10 bln in a week to $619.7 bln — regulator
Russia’s GDP grew by about 4% in 2024, deputy PM says
Russia sets new agricultural records in national history
Iran
Iran to launch two satellites before March 2025, space agency confirms
Iranian wetland city Bandar Khamir calls nature lovers
Palestine - Israel
Hamas confirms death of military chief Mohammed Deif
Hamas frees eight hostages and Israel begins releasing 110 Palestinians prisoners
Qassam Brigade declares killing of its commander Mohammed Deif
Hamas: Resistance ambushes in Jenin hurt Zionist enemy, make it pay price for its crimes
Israeli Soldier Agam Berger Handed Over from Jabaliya Rubble as Prisoner Exchange Continues
Hamas Fighters Display Israeli Weapons during Prisoner Exchange in Gaza
'Israel' chose to submit, prisoner swap complete failure: Ben Gvir
Syria
Military Situation In Syria On January 30, 2025 (Map Update)
Zionist enemy army burns Al-Quneitra Governorate building in southern Syria
Yemen
Ansar Allah Politician: Blood of Martyr Leaders is Torch of Resistance, Its Fuel, and Ever-Renewing Flood That Will Not Stop Until Israel's Demise
Lebanon
Southern Lebanese enter town of Yarine amid persistent IOF assaults
IOF commits 11 new violations of Lebanon ceasefire
Venezuela
Venezuela: 36,685 Projects Submitted for the First National Popular Consultation on Sunday
President Maduro Leads Activation of the 4th Social Transformation and Announces Bolivarian Alliance Summit for 2025
ALBA-TCP Advances in Its Strategic Agenda Towards the Union of Latin America and the Caribbean
World
“Invasion Day” protests draw tens of thousands across Australia
UK retail crime hits record high – survey
Man accused of carrying out Koran burnings in Sweden is shot dead
France hands over last army base in Chad
Congo’s president tells top French diplomat country’s natural resources being plundered
EU to fund research in mass production of kamikaze drones
BBC apologises to staff who ‘felt unable to raise’ Russell Brand concerns
India festival stampede death toll rises to 30
Spain was eurozone’s fastest growing economy in 2024
British citizens are being gaslit with huge water bill rises instead of vital reform
Sewage slaves: Millions in India still make a living cleaning human waste with bare hands
UN reports widespread looting in Congolese city of Goma as fighting continues to rage
Norway Eurosceptic Party to Resign from Government, Local Media Reports
Former South Africa President Zuma's daughter is arrested on terrorism charges
India to Construct Barbed Wire Fencing in Bangladesh Border
St Kitts and Nevis finds 13 decomposing bodies in boat adrift in Caribbean
Cuba Manages Remittance Flows to Promote Its Economic Growth
Eurozone economy stagnates in Q4 as Germany and France contract
Over 111 Bodies Collected in Goma as Fighting Between Congolese Army and M23 Rebels Intensifies
Rwanda defends support for M23 rebels
Bodies recovered in Goma as M23 rebels take control and urge normalcy
US
Tesla Paid Zero Federal Income Tax in 2024, Despite $2.3 Billion in Income
Tesla sales in Germany dropped 41% in 2024
Native American advocacy groups issue guidance amid concerns over ICE detentions
Trump Ignites Controversy with Directive to Override California Water Policies
Trump's FCC chief opens investigation into NPR and PBS
Trump promises tariffs on Canada, Mexico on Feb. 1
Airline-Bankrolled Lawmakers Brushed Off Warnings Before DC Airport Collision
Kash Patel Opposes Warrant Requirement for FISA Section 702 Searches Amid FBI Director Confirmation
Elizabeth Warren: Meta settlement with Trump 'looks like a bribe'
Attorneys, rights groups condemn Trump's move to detain migrants at Guantanamo
67 believed dead after American Airlines plane collides with Army helicopter
Senate easily confirms Burgum as Interior secretary
UPS shares tank 14% after weak guidance, plan to slash Amazon deliveries by more than half
Nissan slimming down US production, offering buyouts
U.S. Government Freezes Federal Aid for NGOs Helping Migrants
Microsoft stock slumps more than 6% on disappointing revenue outlook
Trump admin's purge of US cyber advisory boards was 'foolish,' says ex-Navy admiral
Vegan - Animal Rights
Agriculture — Especially Cattle Feed — Uses Most of Earth’s Freshwater
Millions of livestock die each year while being transported. Those cases are rarely investigated by the USDA.
Algerians campaign to save treasured songbird from hunters
How a Nepali border village learned to live with migratory wild elephants
Czech Government Abandons Plans to Restrict Labelling of Plant-Based Foods
Vegan Hospitality: “Our Mission Is To Create Scalable Solutions That Make Vegan Dining Accessible and Desirable For All”
----Recipes
20 simple and delicious vegan one-pot meals for a lazy day
From Bourguignon to Escargot: Plant-Based Takes on French Classics
Eco
Rising global temperatures linked to bird population decline in remote areas
Judge upholds challenge to new North Sea oil and gas licences
In Honduras, communities race to establish reserve as La Mosquitia forest disappears
Taranaki mountain becomes legal person
Carbon sequestration in marshes depends on many variables
'Forever chemicals' in wastewater far more widespread than previously known
Romania Rejects Greenpeace’s Request to Stop Gas Extraction in Black Sea
Amazonian Mangrove Forests Provide Nutrients to the Ocean
Aluminum foils can reduce temperature in double-glass PV modules by 6 C
Nigeria’s new coastal highway runs over communities & biodiversity hotspots
Burundi is losing its trees: How to break heavy charcoal use and tree clearing through climate reforms
“An Extremely Violent Global Pandemic” – Mysterious Disease Wipes Out Sea Urchins Worldwide
Climate activists surround Court of Appeal in protest against harsh sentencing of environmentalists
Nigeria's plastic bottle collectors turn waste into wealth: Survey sheds light on their motivation
Future of UK peatlands under threat due to climate change
Polar bear population decline the direct result of extended 'energy deficit' due to lack of food
See the First-Ever Photographs of the Elusive Mount Lyell Shrew, Finally Caught on Camera in California
----Eco-China
China-Iceland Green Energy Cooperation: The continuation of the 'parental figure' concept
100,000th Geely Galaxy E5 rolled off production line in China
Cincon unveils DC-DC converters for solar trackers, inverters, battery management
Technology
OpenAI seeks $40 billion in funds amid DeepSeek-inflicted crisis
LibreOffice 400M Downloads, and Counting
Bhutan's Crypto Reserve Could Pave Way for Economic Growth in Other Countries
Quantum computer built on server racks paves the way to bigger machines
----China Tech
Chinese chipmaker ships record-breakers: YMTC quietly begins shipping 5th Gen 3D TLC NAND
Pentagon scrambles to block DeepSeek after employees connect to Chinese servers
China Unveils Two Sixth-Gen Fighter Jets: Chengdu J-36 and Shenyang J-50
Science
Oldest Evidence of Human-Caused Lead Pollution Dates from Over 5,000 Years Ago, Around the Aegean Sea
Giant Radio Galaxy Could Hold 30 Milky Ways, Astronomers Say
Art - Culture
Celebrating the Chinese New Year with ASEAN countries
Spring Festival: A cultural heritage of humanity
Spring Festival celebrated across China
Celebrations, Cultural Activities Held Nationwide to Welcome Chinese New Year
Japanese Join Local Chinese New Year Celebrations
Health
Study: Replacing Meat With Plant-Based Alternatives Can Reduce Cholesterol & Body Weight Within Weeks
Healthy Plant-Based Diets Linked to Better Strength in Aging Adults
Nurse dies as Uganda confirms new Ebola outbreak
Norovirus cases at more than double expected number
The Hidden Threat in the Womb: Microplastics Found in Preterm Placentas
----COVID
Americans still consider COVID major public health threat
Censorship
UK Gov Pushes Censorship, Blaming Online Content for Southport Killings
Executive Order to the State Department Sideswipes Freedom Tools, Threatens Censorship Resistance, Privacy, and Anonymity of Millions
Swiss Intelligence, Pro-Israel Groups Coordinated to Silence Palestinian Journalist Ali Abunimah
Privacy
States with laws requiring data brokers to register are ramping up enforcement
Reference
Explore a Digitized Edition of the Voynich Manuscript, “the World’s Most Mysterious Book”
Positive News
Study finds India doubled its tiger population in a decade and credits conservation efforts



Photos of the Week


Gaza - Palestinians, who were displaced to the south at Israel's order during the war, make their way as they return to their homes in Northern Gaza.



Gaza - Palestinians make their way back to their homes in Northern Gaza.



Gaza - Palestinians make their way back to their homes in Northern Gaza.



Gaza - Palestinians, displaced by Israel’s orders to Southern Gaza during the war, light a fire next to their tent as they wait to be allowed to return to their homes in Northern Gaza.



Gaza - Palestinian Hamas soldiers surround hostage Arbel Yehoud, on the day they hand her to members of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) as part of a ceasefire and prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel, in Khan Younis.



Gaza - A drone view shows a Palestinian flag on a damaged building in Jabalia.



Gaza - Palestinian Hamas soldiers in Jabalia on the day of releasing female Israeli soldier Agam Berger, as part of a ceasefire deal.



Gaza - People gather as Palestinian Hamas soldiers carry rifles, on the day they hand over hostages to members of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), in Khan Younis.



Gaza - Palestinian Hamas soldiers stand guard before the release of hostages held in Gaza to members of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) as part of a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel, in Khan Younis.



Gaza - Forcibly displaced Palestinians wait on the Salah al-Din Road, the main highway through the Gaza Strip, to return to their homes in the north.



Israel - Ultra-Orthodox Jews protest against conscription, in Tel Aviv.



Peru - A harlequin frog (Atelopus seminiferus) in the Alto Mayo. The species is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.



Sri Lanka - Devotees visit the Kiri Vehera Buddhist temple.



India - A leafhopper rests on a bracket fungus amid a swirl of spores in Goa.



Niger - People take part in a commemoration to celebrate the withdrawal of Niger from the Economic Community of West African States, in Niamey.



IC 410, better known as the Tadpole Nebula, shows sulfur in red, hydrogen in green, and oxygen in blue.



El Salvador - Inmates in a cell at the Counter-Terrorism Confinement Centre (CECOT) mega-prison, where hundreds of members of the MS-13 and 18 street gangs are being held, in Tecoluca.



Australia - A leafy sea dragon swims with a school of rough bullseye fish in Rapid Bay.



Cuba - Soldiers march with torches in Havana to mark the 172nd anniversary of the birth of the national independence hero José Martí.



Kenya - Serval kittens crouch in the undergrowth. Servals are wildcats that live in African grasslands.



Poland - Girls dressed in folk costumes on their way to take part in the 33rd Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity event, which raises funds for sick children



Mexico - Migrants walk in a caravan bound for the northern border with the US, in Huehuetán.



US - People enter the US through a hole in a section of the US-Mexico border wall, in Sunland Park, New Mexico.



Mexico - Environmentalists and protesters rallying against a gas project in the Gulf of California, which they say can endanger whales, gather at Mexico City’s Zocalo main square.



England - A harvest mouse peeks through wheat.




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Investigative Journalism


The Shocking Evidence Starmer Doesn't Want You to See


Arms factories hit by pro-Palestine protests over the last 15 months were sending supplies to Israel, an investigation by Declassified has found.

The revelation has been called a vindication by Palestine Action, the direct action group which has led efforts to shut down Israel’s war machine in the UK.

Several of the companies are associated with Elbit Systems, Israel’s largest arms manufacturer which produces many of the drones and missiles used to slaughter Palestinians.

The information is contained within cargo documents obtained by Declassified and The Ditch.

While it remains unclear precisely what was exported, the cargo handling locations combined with UK arms export data strongly suggest the shipments involved weapons parts.

Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori told Declassified: “This revelation confirms that taking direct action against the Israeli weapons industry in Britain is a crucial element to resistance against colonialism and genocide”. She continued that the new information “not only exposes these death merchants, it vindicates those who’ve put their liberty on the line to shut them down”.

Dozens of Palestine Action activists have been arrested over the last 15 months, with many still being held on remand or serving prison sentences.