Tractor-driving farmers once more obstruct Brussels in opposition to EU policies
On Tuesday, hundreds of tractors blocked up streets near the European Union offices, where agriculture ministers were trying to defuse a crisis that had sparked months of unrest around the 27-member bloc. Farmers tossed beets, sprayed manure at police, and set hay on fire.
Iran strikes Israel, threatening to unleash weapons never before seen.
Iran has threatened to carry out "any adventure" against Israel, threatening to deploy weaponry "never used before." "Our next response will be immediate, stronger, and more extensive if Israel seeks adventure," Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian declared in a conversation with UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron.
Taiwan earthquake: Search and rescue crews look for survivors
With 12 people dead from last week's earthquake, rescuers in Taiwan searched mountains for the other 12 missing on Friday and flew others to safety. A magnitude 7.4 earthquake off the adjacent coast, the most significant seismic to strike the island in 25 years, was followed two days later by the discovery of two more bodies in the highlands of Taiwan's eastern Hualien county.
UN special envoy charges Israel of committing "genocide" in the Gaza War.
According to Francesca Albanese, Israel has committed three of the five crimes specified in the UN Genocide Convention, which are killing members of a particular group, seriously injuring one's body or mind, and purposefully creating conditions in life that are intended to cause one's physical destruction, both whole and in part. She also discovered that high Israeli military and government figures had declared their willingness to commit genocide, which was followed by the approval and implementation of genocide. According to Albanese, these actions are part of a "settler-colonial process of erasure" that has lasted for more than 70 years. She recommends - among other things - an immediate arms embargo on Israel. And for member states to support South Africa in its attempt to prosecute Israel at the International Court of Justice.
Israeli bombings destroy the Lebanese village of Nakoura, killing over fifty inhabitants in under six months.
Since October, about fifty civilians have been murdered by Israeli bombardment in Lebanon. Journalists, doctors, and kids are all included in this. Hezbollah and the Israeli army have been exchanging fire, resulting in the clearing of border towns on both sides.
The house of representatives voted to favor a bill that might outlaw the popular app Tiktok in the US.
With the US Senate considering the Bill, its chances of becoming law are less assured. Politicians from both parties have reported that they have been inundated with phone calls from those who are against the bill.
Tattoos may be harmful to your organs because most tattoo ink bottles have incorrect ingredient labels.
You may want to consider what's in that ink bottle before getting a permanent tattoo. Researchers at Binghamton University have discovered a concerning disparity between the contents listed on tattoo ink labels and the actual compounds found in these inks.
Massive blaze poses a threat to several Australian communities.
Over 2,000 people have been forced to evacuate due to an out-of-control wildfire in Victoria, Australia. The authorities have issued emergency warnings as scorching weather moves over the state.
A UK court allows Assange to challenge his extradition to the US.
According to a UK judge, Julian Assange should have the opportunity to challenge a decision to extradite him to the United States. The WikiLeaks founder must have the right to contest the British government's extradition request from June 2022, according to a ruling made on Tuesday by the High Court of London. This is unless the United States guarantees, in writing, that he will be given a fair trial and won't be executed. According to a UK judge, Julian Assange should have the opportunity to challenge a decision to extradite him to the United States. The High Court in London ruled on Tuesday that the WikiLeaks founder must have the right to challenge the British government’s June 2022 extradition order unless the United States provides within three weeks assurances that he would receive a fair trial and would not face the death penalty. A further hearing has been scheduled for May 20, meaning Assange cannot be extradited immediately. Depending on the ruling, his campaign team had warned that could have happened.
Egypt, Qatar, and the US encouraged Israel and Hamas to finish the Gaza truce pact.
Qatar, Egypt, and the United States pushed Israel and Hamas to subscribe to the principles articulated by US President Joe Biden. Far-right ministers in Israel's current coalition, however, have vowed to topple Netanyahu's government if he accepts such a deal. The Israeli opposition is encouraging the government to embrace Biden's latest ceasefire plan for Gaza. Still, Netanyahu has declared that conditions have not changed and that he would not accept a lasting ceasefire until Hamas is destroyed. Osama Hamdan, a Hamas spokesperson, described Biden's proposal as "positive" but stated that the party had yet to receive any formal documentation.
Two Sumatran Tiger kittens are given to the French Zoo as part of a program to conserve animal populations.
Two baby tiger kittens have arrived at a French zoo. The babies, who were born on March 22nd, represent a significant triumph for the Sumatran Tiger breeding program in Europe. There are currently fewer than 400 Sumatran tigers living in the wild. Stay tuned for additional information!
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