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Oil industry 'central' to climate solutions: COP28 head
Oil industry 'central' to climate solutions: COP28 head
The president of the upcoming COP28 climate talks told an Abu Dhabi oil conference on Monday that the fossil fuel industry would play an essential...
2023-10-02 21:33
Japan's nuclear plants are short of storage for spent fuel. A remote town could have the solution
Japan's nuclear plants are short of storage for spent fuel. A remote town could have the solution
A Japanese town says it has agreed to a geological study to determine its suitability as an interim storage site for spent nuclear fuel
2023-08-19 00:16
Four dead after latest New York e-bike fire
Four dead after latest New York e-bike fire
Four people have died after lithium batteries for e-bikes sparked a fire in a New York building, officials said Tuesday, sounding the alarm over the...
2023-06-21 06:51
EU promises £4.3bn in military aid to Ukraine during unprecedented Kyiv meeting
EU promises £4.3bn in military aid to Ukraine during unprecedented Kyiv meeting
The European Union (EU) promised Ukraine £4.3bn in military aid as part of its ongoing support in the war against Russia. The 27-nation bloc remained committed to help defeat a “brutal and inhumane” Moscow, said Josep Borrell, EU’s high representative for foreign affairs. It comes after the US Congress left Ukraine war aid out of its spending bill and a pro-Russian candidate won an election in Slovakia. Monday’s meeting in Kyiv was touted by Mr Borrell as a historic first for the EU but it comes at an awkward time for the Western countries backing Ukraine. With summer drawing to a close, Ukraine’s counteroffensive has failed to produce the victories that Kyiv’s allies had hoped to see before mud clogs the treads of donated tanks. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky, quoted by his website, said he was sure "Ukraine and the entire free world are capable of winning this confrontation. But our victory depends directly on our cooperation with you". Mr Borrell told a news briefing with Ukrainian foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba that the EU remained united in its support for Ukraine. He had proposed an EU spending package for Kyiv of up to €5bn (£4.3bn) for 2024 which he hoped to have agreed by then. Mr Kuleba also brushed off concerns about faltering support on both sides of the Atlantic, amid the omission of Ukraine from the US spending bill. "We don’t feel that the US support has been shattered ... because the United States understands that what is at stake in Ukraine is much bigger than just Ukraine," he told reporters. Meanwhile, pro-Kyiv officials in the US are scrambling to find the best way to secure approval for further assistance on top of the $113bn (£93.6bn) in security, economic and humanitarian aid the US has provided since Russia invaded in February 2022. Leaders in the Senate, narrowly controlled by president Joe Biden’s fellow Democrats, promised to take up legislation in the coming weeks on continued support. But in the Republican-led House of Representatives, speaker Kevin McCarthy said he wanted more information from the Biden administration. White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre urged Congress to act quickly. As for the election victory of pro-Russian Slovak former prime minister Robert Fico, Mr Kuleba said a new leader would still have to form a coalition and it was "too early to judge" the impact on politics there. German foreign minister Annalena Baerbock sought help to prepare Ukraine for winter, including air defence and energy supplies, after Russia bombed energy installations last year. "Last winter, we saw the brutal way in which the Russian president is waging this war," Ms Baerbock said. "We must prevent this together with everything we have, as far as possible." Moscow touted the congressional vote in the United States as a sign of increasing division in the West, although the Kremlin said it expected Washington to continue its support for Kyiv. The omission of aid for Ukraine was "temporary", Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said. "But we have repeatedly said before that according to our forecasts fatigue from this conflict, fatigue from the completely absurd sponsorship of the Kyiv regime, will grow in various countries, including the United States," he said. Additional reporting from the wires Read More Ukraine-Russia war – live: Putin’s prized Black Sea fleet ‘struggling’ with threats on southern front Ukraine to build its first underground school in Kharkiv, official says Congress didn't include funds for Ukraine in its spending bill. How will that affect the war?
2023-10-03 15:46
We didn’t start the fire: Orioles poor planning could lead to traffic hell for Baltimore
We didn’t start the fire: Orioles poor planning could lead to traffic hell for Baltimore
The Baltimore Orioles share a parking lot with the Baltimore Ravens. This works out well sometimes, but not when an O's postseason game gets delayed and Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks are playing at 7 o'clock sharp at M&T.
2023-10-08 04:18
Odegaard says players must adapt to new rules after Tomiyasu red card
Odegaard says players must adapt to new rules after Tomiyasu red card
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard believes players will have little choice but to adapt to new Premier League rules even if the initial yellow card that led to team-mate Takehiro Tomiyasu being...
2023-08-22 19:32
Phillies sweep Marlins to earn NL Division Series rematch with MLB-best Braves
Phillies sweep Marlins to earn NL Division Series rematch with MLB-best Braves
Bryson Stott crushed the second grand slam in Philadelphia Phillies postseason history and Aaron Nola tossed seven shutout innings in a performance worthy of a postseason ace that led to a 7-1 win and a two-game sweep over the Miami Marlins in their NL Wild Card Series
2023-10-05 10:56
Man Utd make decision on immediate Scott McTominay future
Man Utd make decision on immediate Scott McTominay future
Manchester United's stance on selling Scott McTominay after interest in his services during the summer and a recent match-winning performance against Brentford.
2023-10-15 16:40
A second life for Cuba's seaside swimming pools
A second life for Cuba's seaside swimming pools
When summer temperatures start to sizzle in Havana, in-the-know locals head not to the beach but to seaside pools built by wealthy Cuban families in the...
2023-08-13 09:03
Mark Ingram’s 6-year-old daughter is putting her pops to shame already
Mark Ingram’s 6-year-old daughter is putting her pops to shame already
Who knew Mark Ingram had a daughter who could smoke any running back in the NFL?Former New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram has been teaching his kids a thing or two about his day job.Ingram, NOLA's all-time leader in rushing yards, has three Pro Bowl selections from his time wit...
2023-05-17 07:58
Pay to Post? Elon Musk Floats Idea of Charging to Tweet
Pay to Post? Elon Musk Floats Idea of Charging to Tweet
Elon Musk is signaling he’s thinking about requiring users to pay to post on Twitter.
2023-09-19 05:41
Colombian rescuers search for children after river burst its banks
Colombian rescuers search for children after river burst its banks
At least six people are dead after rising river waters swept away homes in Cundinamarca province.
2023-07-18 20:12