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- The Baltimore bridge collapse victims were all immigrants. Here’s why we can’t ignore that.The human stories at the heart of the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge undermine the right-wing racist rhetoric about Latin American immigrants. ..... Read More.6 hours ago
- Central and Eastern European countries mark 20 years in NATO with focus on war in UkraineVILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Several central and Eastern European countries began marking on Thursday the 20th anniversary of the largest expansion of the NATO military alliance when formerly socialist countries became members of the bloc.Military aircraft roared over the Lithuanian capital Vilnius. At the main airbase hosting Spanish and Portuguese fighter jets tasked with NATO air policing missions in the Baltic region, officials gathered to commemorate the event.NATO WELCOMES 32ND MEMBER, EXPERT WARNS BIGGER BLOC 'EXACERBATES' PUTIN'S FEARS"Russia’s new bloody terror in Europe is contributing to the growth of instability and threats around the world. However, we in Lithuania are calm because we know that we will never be alone again," said President Gitanas Nauseda, standing near the runway where the first NATO jets landed back in 2004. "We will always have a strong, supportive Alliance family by our side, and we will face any challenges together."Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania,… ..... Read More.7 hours ago
- UK could force oil, gas platform companies to convert rigs to green energy or face shut down: report...Oil and gas rigs in United Kingdom waters of the North Sea could be forced to convert over to green energy or low-carbon fuels, or either face closure or getting banned from opening new platforms, in an effort to reduce emissions, according to reports.The Telegraph reported there are currently over 280 oil and gas platforms in UK waters, which produce about 3% of the total CO2 emitted by the country per year.The same rigs, though, produce nearly half of the UK’s energy.The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has regulatory authority over the waters off the UK, and reportedly gave oil producers an ultimatum to either convert platforms to operate on low-carbon fuels or green electricity, or face closure.OXFORD, CAMBRIDGE ROWING TEAMS WARNED ABOUT POLLUTED WATERS AHEAD OF BOAT RACE: IT'S A ‘NATIONAL DISGRACE’The requirement is for all new rigs after 2030 to be electrified completely from the start, while new… ..... Read More.7 hours ago
- What’s happened in Afghanistan since the U.S. withdrawal demands a reckoningA new threat assessment from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence finds Al Qaeda has not found the "safe haven" many U.S. leaders predicted. ..... Read More.8 hours ago
- ‘Cataclysmic Situation’ in Haiti Leaves 1,500 Dead in Gang ViolenceThe United Nations on Thursday said poor governance and increasing levels of gang violence had brought state institutions “close to collapse.” ..... Read More.8 hours ago
- Jacob Zuma barred from South Africa electionSouth Africa's ex-president has backed a new party seeking to take on the governing ANC. ..... Read More.8 hours ago