Gravitas | Chernobyl Results: A Turning Point in the Study of Cancer
It's possible that wolves that lived close to the Chernobyl plant acquired genes resistant to cancer. What does this signify for the anti-cancer effort? The full narrative is revealed to you by Molly Gambhir.
Honoring Taiwanese identity: a dialect that was once outlawed reappears
Taiwan observes February 28 as the anniversary of the Chinese nationalist government's 1947 crackdown. After 77 years, Taiwanese people celebrate a completely different identity from the one they feel mainland China imposed on them. Reviving a language that was formerly outlawed in public life is one way they're achieving this.
Again, tens of thousands of people march in London to demand a ceasefire in Gaza.
Tens of thousands of protesters carried signs reading "Ceasefire now," "End genocide," and the well-known Palestinian catchphrase, "From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free," as they marched through the heart of London on Saturday. The pro-Palestinian demonstration clogged the streets between the Houses of Parliament and Russell Square. The demonstration was passed by a smaller group of less than 100 pro-Israel supporters, who waved British and Israeli flags and performed dancing music after around ninety minutes. The UK is preparing for next month's general election, which coincides with the march. Protesters also claim that the vote will be impacted by the Gaza War.
The International Court of Justice will hear South Africa's demand to halt Israel's offensive in Rafah.
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will consider South Africa's appeal for additional emergency measures forcing Israel to withdraw from Gaza's Rafah City. South Africa's claim is part of a complaint filed against Israel, alleging it of violating the Genocide Convention in Gaza. Israel denies the accusations. In January, the court issued its first emergency measures in the case, directing Israel to ensure that its troops do not conduct genocidal actions against Palestinians in Gaza, to allow in additional humanitarian aid, and to preserve any evidence of violations. The May 16 and 17 hearings will exclusively address the new emergency measures. It will likely be years before the court can rule on the case's merits. William Schabas is a Middlesex University professor of international law specializing in human rights and international criminal law. He claims that South Africa's plea for a renewed court ruling is intended to prevent Israel from destroying the Gaza Strip.
The number of conservatives who have turned their backs on Rishi Sunak before elections is rising. Nearly 100 British Members of Parliament have reportedly chosen not to run in the next national elections. Theresa May, the former prime minister, is one of the 64 conservative Members of Parliament on this expanding list in the UK.
Taliban commanders are not present at UN negotiations in Qatar when it comes to Afghanistan.
Taliban leaders are not present at the UN conference being held in Qatar on the continuing situation in Afghanistan. Two days of talks between special envoys on Afghanistan and UN member states are taking place in Doha. Engagement with the Taliban regime and provision of humanitarian help are on the table.
Astronomy for all: New technology can help blind people feel & hear eclipse
On April 8, 2024, a solar eclipse will take place; it will be the first of the year. According to NASA, the total solar eclipse will cross the US, Canada, and Mexico across North America. Prior to that, the Niagara area of Ontario had proclaimed a state of emergency.
An ocean has been found by scientists around 700 kilometers below the surface of the planet. Its volume is three times that of all the oceans combined on the surface of the earth.
England's most active players who have played in test matches
On Thursday, February 15, Ben Stokes will play in his 100th Test match for England when his team plays India in Rajkot. The renowned English star will take the field as the third most active Test cricketer in the country's history. Here is a look at the active players for England who have played the most Test matches ahead of the Rajkot Test match.
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