Giorno: 3 Maggio 2023

European Union announces plans to ramp up production of ammunition to help Ukraine

The European Union announced fresh plans to ramp up the large-scale production of ammunition, seeking to both benefit Ukraine while the country is at war with Russia and to improve the bloc’s geopolitical credentials. Ukraine is poised to launch a planned spring counteroffensive to recover Russian-occupied territory, but the country has burned through ammunition at […]

Fungal attacks threaten global food supply, say experts

Read More Fast-rising fungal attacks on the world’s most important crops threaten the planet’s future food supply, scientists have said, warning that failing to tackle fungal pathogens could lead to a “global health catastrophe”. Fungi are already by far the biggest destroyer of crops. They are highly resilient, travel long distances on the wind and […]

Climate protesters rework Spice Girls song to disrupt Barclays AGM

Read More Barclays’ annual general meeting has been disrupted by climate activists condemning the bank’s role as one of Europe’s largest funders of fossil fuels – including a choir singing a Spice Girls hit with reworked lyrics. Dozens of activists from groups including Fossil Free London and Extinction Rebellion UK began their action less than […]

School pupil kills eight children and security guard in Belgrade

Read More A 14-year-old boy has opened fire in a Belgrade classroom, killing eight children and a school security guard and injuring a further six pupils as well as his teacher, the Serbian interior ministry has said. Police identified the shooter by his initials, KK, and said he had been a pupil at the school […]

Man arrested at Buckingham Palace asked to speak to a soldier, police say

Read More Police say the man whose arrest led to a controlled explosion at Buckingham Palace asked to speak to a soldier before he allegedly began throwing shotgun cartridges. The man was arrested outside Buckingham Palace in central London on Tuesday after he approached the gates. King Charles and the queen consort were not at […]

Russia says Ukraine tried to kill Putin with drone attack on Kremlin

May 3 (Reuters) – Russia accused Ukraine on Wednesday of attacking the Kremlin with drones overnight in a failed attempt to kill President Vladimir Putin. A senior Ukrainian presidential official said Kyiv had nothing to do with the purported incident, the most dramatic accusation Russia has levelled against Ukraine since invading its neighbour more than […]

California creates hotline to provide legal help related to abortion

California has joined with law firms and advocacy groups to create a hotline that provides access to information and pro bono services for people who need legal help related to abortion, as the state seeks to become a safe haven for reproductive rights since Roe v. Wade was overturned. State Attorney General Rob Bonta and […]