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'Massive attack' cuts power in Ukrainian capital
AFP, Published on 10/10/2025
» KYIV — The Ukrainian capital was plunged into darkness early Friday by what the air force called a "massive attack", as Russia pummeled Kyiv's infrastructure, cutting off water and energy supplies.
Hundreds of fungi species threatened with extinction: IUCN
AFP, Published on 27/03/2025
» PARIS - Deforestation, farming and climate-fuelled fires are driving increasing threats to fungi, the lifeblood of most plants on Earth, the International Union for Conservation of Nature warned Thursday.
Huge illegal drug lab exposed in Syria
Reuters, Published on 13/12/2024
» DOUMA - The industrial-scale drug lab sat just up a hill from a main road on the western edge of Damascus, the city that was the seat of power for the Assad family which long denied any links to the narcotics trade.
Fortescue conducts world's first ammonia bunker trial in Singapore
Reuters, Published on 15/03/2024
» SINGAPORE - Fortescue has conducted the world's first ammonia marine bunker operation in the port of Singapore, the city-state's Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) and the Australian mining company said on Friday.
Thousands flee flooded homes in Ukraine
Published on 07/06/2023
» KHERSON, Ukraine: Thousands were fleeing their homes Wednesday after the destruction of a frontline Russian-held dam in Ukraine flooded dozens of villages and parts of a nearby city, sparking fears of a humanitarian disaster.
Dead rivers, flaming lakes: India's sewage failure
AFP, Published on 03/05/2023
» NEW DELHI - Mohammed Azhar holds his baby niece next to a storm drain full of plastic and stinking black sludge, testament to India's failure to treat nearly two-thirds of its urban sewage.
EU leaders vow to back Ukraine in visit to war-torn Kyiv
AFP, Published on 16/06/2022
» IRPIN (UKRAINE) - The leaders of major EU powers France, Germany and Italy vowed Thursday to help Ukraine defeat Russia and to rebuild its shattered cities, in a visit to a war-torn Kyiv suburb.
Ammonia and paper: Sustainability ideas at CES tech show
AFP, Published on 07/01/2022
» LAS VEGAS: The CES tech show has its share of gadgets that may be cluttering a shelf soon, but among them are also objects and ideas aimed at fighting waste.
Hair today, green tomorrow: UK stylists join eco-drive
AFP, Published on 24/07/2021
» LONDON - Hairdressers across Britain are being urged to do their bit for the environment by recycling snipped-off hair to help clean up oil spills, make compost or generate energy.