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Ukraine: the problem with Russia’s sanctions-busting arms industry
The UK government has reportedly launched an enquiry into how British-manufactured components have made their way into Russian weapons systems, despite an arms embargo being in operation since Russia annexed Crimea in 2014. Russian material captured by Ukrainian forces has revealed a significant dependence on western-made components. Multiple UK-manufactured high-frequencyContinue Reading
Gabriel Jesus transfer BLOW, Arsenal ‘reignite’ Martinez interest, Gunners eye Aaron Hickey, Wenger on Emery – latest
Xhaka backs Odegaard as captain Former Arsenal captain Granit Xhaka has backed successor Martin Odegaard to retain the role. Xhaka told TV2, via The Athletic: “He is the future of this club. He’s already captain when Alexandre Lacazette does not play. He can be very proud of himself. “You canContinue Reading
You Don’t Have to Quit Meat to Save the Planet—Just Eat Less
If everyone ate just 20 percent less beef, deforestation rates by 2050 could be half as bad.Continue Reading
Sri Lanka: protests spread as petrol prices rise by 90%
Sri Lanka is currently experiencing a profound economic crisis, sparking massive protests around the country. The protests are happening against a backdrop of painful and unresolved aspects of the island’s history, following a civil war that drove and deepened ethnic and religious divisions. The poorest are the worst affected, butContinue Reading
Martin: National Maternity Hospital deal effectively amounts to public ownership
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has defended his Government’s plan to continue with the relocation of the National Maternity Hospital (NMH) to land owned by the Sisters of Charity religious order, saying the agreement effectively amounts to public ownership. The planned relocation of the hospital from Dublin’s Holles Street to a siteContinue Reading
Dobby’s grave could be removed from beach after National Trust survey
H arry Potter fans could see the removal of a beloved “resting place” dedicated to Dobby the House Elf in the coming months. The grave, which pays tribute to the beloved House Elf from the Harry Potter franchise, sits by Freshwater West beach in Wales, where the scene of hisContinue Reading
Man Utd stars who said they hated Manchester, like Ronaldo, Tevez & Martial a
IF this lot are anything to go by, incoming Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag will have his work cut out convincing new signings to sign for the Red Devils. The Dutch tactician joins the club in the summer, and will immediately set about reshaping a squad in dire straitsContinue Reading
Severe COVID is equivalent to 20 years of ageing – new study
Hyejin Kang Severe COVID results in cognitive impairment similar to that sustained between 50 and 70 years of age and is the equivalent of losing ten IQ points, our latest research shows. The effects are still detectable more than six months after the acute illness, and recovery is, at best,Continue Reading
Moderna blows out first-quarter earnings expectations, triples Covid vaccine sales
Moderna sold $5.9 billion of its Covid vaccine in the first quarter, blowing out revenue and profit expectations. The biotech company’s shares soared by more than 7% in premarket trading on Wednesday before falling. Its shares were trading down by more than 1% shortly after the market open. Moderna maintainedContinue Reading
New Covid variant could be to blame for kids’ hepatitis outbreak, experts warn
A NEW Covid variant could be to blame for the mysterious hepatitis outbreak in children. Health chiefs have said it is one of their working theories, as they probe what is behind the surge in cases. Getty – Contributor A new Covid variant is one of the theories behind theContinue Reading