Fireworks and Air Pollution: A Global New Year’s Eve Tradition Under Scrutiny Millions of Fireworks Light Up the Skies AnnuallyAs the clock strikes midnight on December 31, 2024, millions worldwide will welcome the New Year with dazzling firework displays. From Sydney Harbour’s iconic nine-tonne pyrotechnic extravaganza to London’s 12,000 bursts of light, fireworks are a […]
Heavy Winds and Fog Disrupt Thousands of Flights Across the UK London — At the close of 2024, thousands of flights were delayed or canceled due to heavy winds and dense fog, leaving countless travelers stranded during one of the busiest travel periods of the year. As wintry weather looms this weekend, further disruptions are
Judge Orders Sentencing for Donald Trump in Hush-Money Case Days Before Inauguration New York — Former President Donald Trump will be sentenced on January 10 in his hush-money case, a decision announced by New York Justice Juan Merchan. The sentencing date falls less than two weeks before Trump is set to take the oath of
Pope Francis Urges Negotiations to End Ukraine-Russia War in Christmas Address In his annual Christmas Day address, Pope Francis renewed his call for negotiations between Ukraine and Russia to end the war sparked by Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Addressing thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square, the Pope emphasized the need for “boldness to open
Passenger Plane Crash in Kazakhstan Claims 38 Lives, Investigation Underway A tragic plane crash near Aktau, Kazakhstan, has left 38 people dead and 29 injured after an Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 aircraft caught fire and broke apart during an emergency landing. The flight, originating from Baku, Azerbaijan, was en route to Grozny, Chechnya, but was
Indian Teenager Gukesh Dommaraju Becomes Youngest Chess World Champion at 18 In a historic moment for the chess world, 18-year-old Indian prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju clinched the title of World Chess Champion, becoming the youngest player ever to achieve this feat. The Chennai-born chess sensation defeated defending champion Ding Liren of China in a dramatic match
A stunning advance by Syrian rebels ended Bashar al-Assad’s 24-year-long rule, with opposition forces taking the capital and forcing the president to flee on 8 December. The overthrow followed a 13-year civil war, which started after Assad crushed pro-democracy protests. The fighting killed more than half a million people, displaced millions more, and embroiled international
Yoon Suk Yeol has not spoken publicly since revoking martial law early on Wednesday South Korea in Turmoil: President Yoon Faces Impeachment Over Martial Law Attempt South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol is at the center of a political firestorm following his declaration of martial law earlier this week, an act that has led to
Nonetheless, Telegram has since announced a series of changes to the way it operates, including: Mr Durov has also vowed to “turn moderation on Telegram from an area of criticism into one of praise”. The partnership with the IWF appears to be the latest step in that process. The IWF is one of a few
You can’t book them and you don’t know who else will be there, but they’re an excellent way to explore Britain’s most remote corners – for free. Exploring the Bothies: A Gateway to Britain’s Remote Wilderness Hiking through the rugged Cambrian Mountains in Wales, I was struck by an overwhelming silence. In the absence of
Hong Kong saw explosive pro-democracy protests in the last decade – but hopes for a freer city have faded in the wake of Beijing’s crackdown Memories of Resistance: A Reflection on Hong Kong’s Transformative Decade Kenneth walks through Hong Kong’s Victoria Park, a site that once epitomized the city’s fight for democracy, now transformed into
A Greek coastguard ship takes part in the search and rescue operation off Samos At least eight people, including six children, have died after a migrant boat sank off the Greek island of Samos, according to the Greek coastguard. Approximately 40 individuals were rescued in a challenging operation in the Aegean Sea, involving both vessels
When scientists peered beneath one of Antarctica’s floating ice shelves, they were surprised to find an upside-down landscape of peaks, valleys and plateaus. We were surprised – we had to double-check it was real,” says Anna Wåhlin, a professor of physical oceanography at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. She and her team made a startling
The Lebanese army would be expected to increase its presence in the ceasefire zone Israel and Lebanon are reportedly close to finalizing a 60-day ceasefire aimed at ending the hostilities between Israeli forces and Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed Lebanese militia. Israeli officials confirm that their cabinet will meet on Tuesday to discuss the proposal. The agreement
Sinkholes in China’s Guangxi province have become a tourist attraction Here’s a polished and more structured version of the news content for better readability: Exploring China’s Sinkholes: A Journey Into Earth’s Hidden Depths Standing at the edge of a sheer limestone cliff, Rui and Michael peer down into a world few have ever seen. Over
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