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London police arrest 139 as hundreds protest Palestine Action ban
London police arrested 139 people at a rally outside the US embassy protesting the ban on Palestine Action, which was classified as a terrorist organisation.
US cancels G20 ‘family photo’ after Australia, UK and others refuse to appear with Russia
The US cancelled the traditional G20 ‘family photo’ after Australia, the UK, and other nations refused to appear alongside Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Why the King’s Caribbean tour could be ‘biggest risk of his reign’
King Charles III embarks on a Caribbean tour starting Tuesday, visiting three nations in nine days while navigating contentious debates over slavery reparations and potential republicanism movements.
Bulgarians vote for president in shadow of Russia’s war on Ukraine
Bulgaria held its presidential election with leading candidates divided over the country’s stance on Russia’s war in Ukraine, amid economic hardship and maritime security concerns.
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A new type of levee is taking root in Northern California
Northern California is implementing a new “horizontal levee” or “living levee” design at Palo Alto Baylands that combines flood protection with habitat restoration using native plants and gradual slopes.
Canada’s wildfire season is taking a heavy toll on First Nations
Canada’s wildfire season has forced evacuations across at least 81 First Nations, with over 9,100 people displaced since April. Indigenous leaders are raising concerns about inadequate firefighting equipment and emergency response failures.
Why plugging in all those EVs could actually save the power grid
California could leverage vehicle-to-grid technology from electric vehicles to provide significant grid storage capacity, potentially reducing costs and supporting renewable energy infrastructure.
‘A mouse can’t tell us what works’: UK scientists to grow miniature human organs for drug testing
UK scientists will grow miniature human organs from patient cells to test drugs more accurately and reduce animal testing in medicine development.
A 236-million-year-old fossil could rewrite the story of mammalian birth
A 236-million-year-old cynodont fossil shows evidence of live birth, pushing the origin of viviparity in mammalian ancestors back 90-95 million years earlier than previously documented.
JWST spots a bizarre “black hole star” 100 billion times brighter than a star
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have discovered an exceptionally bright red object in the early universe that appears to be a new type of astrophysical source combining a black hole with an enormous stellar envelope.
Solar eclipse glasses recycling: What to do with them now
Following mainland Europe’s total solar eclipse, millions of people have eclipse glasses to dispose of. Experts recommend keeping them for future eclipses, donating to schools or astronomy groups, or repurposing the solar filter material.
The Atlantic Ocean can handle more warming than expected — with one big catch
Research suggests the Atlantic Ocean circulation system’s stability depends not just on how warm it gets, but also on how fast the planet warms, with slower warming allowing greater temperature tolerance.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination programme targeting one million teenagers and young adults is being launched to address concerns about meningitis B infections, which officials say pose high immediate risk to this population.
Isle of Man doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Isle of Man doctors voted 95% in favor of strike action over pay erosion, with the union citing a 29% real-terms pay cut since 2008 amid ongoing compensation disputes.
UK starts first vaccine trial, eight weeks into Ebola emergency
UK regulators approved the first clinical trial of a new Ebola vaccine, developed by University of Oxford scientists using coronavirus vaccine technology. The trial will test the vaccine on 50 healthy adults within weeks.
NHS radiographers report rise in overt racist abuse by patients
NHS radiographers report a noticeable rise in overt racist abuse from patients over the past 18 months, including being called derogatory names and refused service based on race.