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Ukraine war: Deep in the forest, where battle is fought via the terrifying howl of the 'hailstorm' A Sky News team was given rare access to one of Ukraine's most valuable military assets in the country's brutal war with Russia. Both sides in this bloody conflict have been criticised by human rights activists for using weapons like these. Alex Crawford Special correspondent @AlexCrawfordSky Monday...

Why climate change often hits women harder than men Stronger weather extremes prove particularly damaging for women and worsen existing inequalities, scientists have shown.      Climate shocks are compounding existing discrimination A cyclone that ripped through low-lying fishing communities. A wildfire that turned the sky red with embers and black with smoke. A drought that ravaged crops and pushed grain prices higher. What weather extremes like...

Leipzig researchers have found an enzyme that rapidly breaks down PET, the most widely produced plastic in the world. It might just eat your old tote bags. Plastic packaging might be biodegradable after all Leipzig researchers have found an enzyme that rapidly breaks down PET, the most widely produced plastic in the world. It might just eat your old tote bags.      Christian...

German inflation rate jumps to 7.9% in May Prices in Germany have increased by 7.9% this month, the highest amount since reunification.      Germany's inflation rate reached 7.9% in May, according to data published by the German statistical agency Destatis. The preliminary figures were based on the consumer price index and compared with prices from May 2021. May's inflation was thus up by...

China: Volkswagen defends Xinjiang operations amid reports of human rights abuses The German car giant has claimed its presence in Xinjiang has a positive impact despite reports of ongoing human rights abuses. VW is also facing accusations of using slave labor in Brazil under the former dictatorship.      Volkswagen's CEO said the company is not planning on leaving Xinjiang in protest against...

NRA convention protests highlight US gun reform divide Following the second-deadliest school shooting in US history, protesters faced off with gun enthusiasts at an NRA convention in Texas this weekend. But both sides doubt that reforms will happen.      The NRA convention took place just days after the mass shooting in Uvalde, where 19 schoolchildren and two teachers were killed Just days after...

Could naval convoys lift the blockade on Ukraine grain? Lithuania proposed a naval coalition of the willing to lift Russia's blockade on Ukraine grain. Is this practical?      Ukraine's sea ports continue to remain blocked by Russia, closing the gateway for crucial Ukrainian grain exports. Three months into Russia's war in Ukraine, the Kremlin's blockade of Ukraine's Black Sea ports continues, heightening fears of a global food...

French inventor Franky Zapata says he is doing well after jetpack lake crash In this Wednesday July 24, 2019 file photo Franky Zapata, performs a training flight over the Saint Inglevert airport near Calais, Northern France.   -   Copyright  AP Photo/Michel Spingler, File By Nicole Chang  •  Updated: 30/05/2022 - 13:23 French jetpack inventor Franky Zapata has praised emergency services and reassured concerned fans after he crashed into a lake with...

Biden sees chance of ‘rational’ Republican approach on guns By WILL WEISSERT 0 comments Posted on May 30, 2022 Members of the media are visible in the sunglasses of President Joe Biden as he speaks on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, May 30, 2022, after returning from Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Monday that...

Erdogan discusses Turkey’s Syria incursion plans with Putin By Associated Press 0 comments Posted on May 30, 2022 FILE – Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks during a news conference, in Ankara, Turkey on May 14, 2022. Within a two-week span, Turkey’s president has caused a stir by throwing a wrench in Sweden and Finland’s historic bid to join the NATO alliance, lashed out at NATO-ally...

Firm foundations of mutual respect, common interests and cooperation in various fields underpin the relations between the State of Qatar and the French Republic, to secure a better tomorrow for the present and future generations. The two friendly countries are bound by a number of agreements and memoranda of understanding that include the economic, political, cultural, scientific, academic and...

  Qatar criticizes steps to restrict Afghan women's freedoms A roadmap and monitoring mechanism should be established for financial support to the Afghan government The hopeless will resort to violence or mass migration HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani warned Western countries of the danger of continuing to boycott Afghanistan and not communicating with...

  H H the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and President Emmanuel Macron of the friendly French Republic discussed strengthening the existing friendship and joint cooperation between the two countries and ways to support and develop them in various fields. During the business dinner hosted by the French President for His Highness the Emir in the capital, Paris today,...

Economic insecurity a vastly under-appreciated indicator of how people vote, report finds The report finds that economic insecurity is substantially higher for younger non-graduates - and that this could be a key battleground for both Labour and the Conservatives at the next election. Sophie Morris Political reporter @itssophiemorris Tuesday 24 May 2022 07:28, UK Image:The report finds that economic insecurity is substantially higher for younger...