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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

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Ireland, Norway and Spain officially recognise Palestine as State

Ireland, Norway and Spain have announced they will recognise Palestine as an independent state. Israel's describing it as a "distorted step" and ordered the immediate recall of its ambassadors to those countries. Irish premier Simon Harris says it's an important moment. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre says there cannot be peace in the Middle East without recognition. He says by recognising a Palestinian state, Norway supports the Arab peace […]

todayMay 22, 2024 64

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Cancer drug pollution is a growing global concern

Cytostatic drugs help treat a range of cancers but may also pose a threat to ecosystems. (Shutterstock)     By Valérie S. Langlois, Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) and Diana Castañeda-Cortés, Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS)     As incidence of cancer increases globally, the use of cancer drugs is also growing at a rate of approximately 10 per cent per year in developed countries. Pharmaceuticals significantly […]

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Why you shouldn’t take pebbles from the beach – here’s the science

Mr.Teerapong Kunkaeo / shutterstock     By Joseph Earl, Lancaster University and Suzana Ilic, Lancaster University   Cumberland Council in the north of England has announced that people taking pebbles from beaches will now face fines of up to £1,000. Many people found the announcement frustrating, but preventing erosion is critical, as research shows. For many people, visiting the beach brings back joyful childhood memories. It is easy to forget that […]

todayMay 22, 2024 40

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TikTok law threatening a ban if the app isn’t sold raises First Amendment concerns

TikTok users worry about losing their social media platform, but First Amendment rights are on the line, too. AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey     By Anupam Chander, Georgetown University and Gautam Hans, Cornell University     TikTok, the short-video company with Chinese roots, did the most American thing possible on May 7, 2024: It sued the U.S. government, in the person of Attorney General Merrick Garland, in federal court. The suit claims […]

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UK wildlife group accuses European zoos of animal welfare breaches

    A British wildlife conservation group on Friday said it had uncovered thousands of breaches of animal welfare standards at zoos across Europe, urging improvements. The Aspinall Foundation claimed it had found more than 3,000 breaches of standards set by the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) at 29 zoos over 18 months. The EAZA aims to ensure its member zoos and aquariums "maintain the highest standards of […]

todayMay 22, 2024 42

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Japan town blocks view of Mt Fuji

A small town near Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji is erecting a screen to block tourists from viewing the mountain. The move is in response to what the town calls unruly behavior from visitors after a particular photo-spot went viral online. Chris Gilbert reports for us from Tokyo.  

todayMay 22, 2024 21

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U.N updates on declining humanitarian situation in Gaza

The United Nations has once again given a grim update on the declining humanitarian situation in Gaza. Updating reporters in New York on Tuesday, the world body says there has been no new arrival of aid trucks via the US-built pier since Saturday. Jody Jacobs reports for us from the United Nations Headquarters in New York.  

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