Palestinian health officials called on Wednesday for a humanitarian corridor to three hospitals in northern Gaza that have come close to collapse as Israeli troops have cut off the area during almost two weeks of heavy fighting against Hamas. CBC | World News
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Rise of solar power ushers planet toward ‘age of electricity,’ energy agency says
Renewable energy production is expanding at an unprecedented pace, led by the rapid rise of solar power. At the same time, the world’s insatiable demand for more energy led to an increase in the production of fossil fuels, the report found. CBC | World News
Read More »Man adrift in frigid Russian seas for 67 days survived by drinking rainwater
“I simply had no choice. I had my mother and my daughter left at home,” Mikhail Pichugin said from his hospital bed. CBC | World News
Read More »Ethiopian collectors and craftspeople counter climate change scrap by scrap
Scrap collectors in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, sell everything from plastic bottles and electronics to all kinds of unwanted bric-a-brac to middlemen — who either restore them or use the raw materials to make something sellable. Those involved in the Merkato market say the system provides an economic opportunity while contributing to waste diversion and reducing climate change. CBC | World ...
Read More »Princess Beatrice and Eugenie’s ‘secret weapon’ who is also adored by Prince Harry
Princess Beatrice is close friends with the nutritionist and has even introduced her to some family members including Prince Harry. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Shock new migrant tactics revealed as Channel smugglers look for new UK routes
The Refugee Council said efforts to break the organised crime networks will lead to an “inevitable” shift in tactics. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »‘Brilliant’ Royal Mail delivers 102-year-old’s letter despite it having no address
A historian revealed a touching letter managed to get to him despite not having an address on it, thanks to some ingenious posties. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Angela Rayner among Labour ministers furious as ‘biggest tax raid in history’ mooted
Rumours are swirling in Westminster that the Chancellor is poised to launch the biggest Budget tax raid in history. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Volodymyr Zelenskyy presents ‘victory plan’ to Ukraine’s parliament
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy unveiled his much-anticipated “victory plan” at Ukraine’s parliament on Wednesday, which includes an unconditional NATO invite and the capacity to have forceful, non-nuclear deterrence against its Russian neighbour. CBC | World News
Read More »Italy passes law banning surrogacy abroad that activists say targets LGBTQ+ couples
Italy’s parliament made it illegal on Wednesday for couples to go abroad to have a baby via surrogacy — a pet project of Prime Minister’s Giorgia Meloni party that activists say is meant to target same-sex partners. CBC | World News
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