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Read More Environmentalists win injunction forcing US electric carmaker to suspend forest clearance Tesla has been forced to suspend forest clearing for a new German plant after environmentalists won an injunction over threats to the habitats of resident lizards and snakes. The American electric carmaker ran into opposition from two nature conservation groups, which launched…

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Read More The Greek government accused Turkey on Tuesday of encouraging Somali migration through visa offers, urging Ankara to stop “coordinated” illegal migrant arrivals into Europe. More than half of the 214 migrants who crossed from Turkey to the Greek island of Lesbos since November 1 were from Somalia, Greek Migration Minister Notis Mitarachi told…

Read More Beijing has summoned the acting top US diplomat in China in response to Washington slapping sanctions on 14 of its officials over China’s crackdown on dissent in Hong Kong through its national security law. On Tuesday, Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Zheng Zeguang summoned the charge d’affaires of the US Embassy in Beijing in…

Read More The data will be reviewed by the FDA in public, live streamed, on Thursday The data will be reviewed by the FDA in public, live streamed, on Thursday

Read More The US’ decision to label residents of the disputed Kuril Islands as Japanese is a “very strange and irregular” move, former Australian diplomat Gregory Clark has told RT, adding it shows “rampant revisionism” on the US’ part. The bizarre move by US officials first caught the eye of Japanese media last week. It…

Read More Fort Worth police have still not said why Nelda Price and her husband John, who died weeks later, were restrained in their pajamas While the police in Fort Worth, Texas, ransacked Nelda Price’s home, an officer directed her to put her hands together – as if she were praying – so he could…

Read MoreEnding a years-long dispute, China and Nepal agree on official new height for Mount Everest, and it’s higher than either had previously said.Ending a years-long dispute, China and Nepal agree on official new height for Mount Everest, and it’s higher than either had previously said.

Read MoreThe president will hold a summit to review community relations and police working conditions.The president will hold a summit to review community relations and police working conditions.

Read MoreCall comes after six days of protests in which six demonstrators have been killed, according to local media.Call comes after six days of protests in which six demonstrators have been killed, according to local media.

Read More New research from China suggests that russet sparrows use the leaves from a particular tree to line their nests and protect their young from parasites, indicating a primitive form of preventative medicine use. A team led by Hainan Normal University ecologist Canchao Yang found that russet sparrows in China are using wormwood leaves…

Read MoreOfficials say there’s no apparent link to COVID-19, but they have no explanation for the epilepsy-like symptoms that hit one city suddenly over the weekend.Officials say there’s no apparent link to COVID-19, but they have no explanation for the epilepsy-like symptoms that hit one city suddenly over the weekend.

Read More The US is on course to record its 15 millionth coronavirus case today Biden to nominate retired army general Lloyd Austin as defense secretary Trump says ‘Rudy’s doing well’ after Giuliani taken to hospital with Covid Sign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by email 12.05pm GMT Julia Manchester reports…

Read MoreFirst mass-inoculation program in the West launches with U.K. declaring “V-Day” after a grueling year of coronavirus, but most will still have to wait until the new year.First mass-inoculation program in the West launches with U.K. declaring “V-Day” after a grueling year of coronavirus, but most will still have to wait until the new…

Read More A fascinating book which covers a new ontological, epistemological and methodological approach for IR, as well as more empirically grounded studies of Sufism in practice.A fascinating book which covers a new ontological, epistemological and methodological approach for IR, as well as more empirically grounded studies of Sufism in practice.

Read More Since 2014, Russia has become more nationalistic and chauvinistic, while nationalism in Ukraine has become more civic – and yet some western writing gives the opposite impression.Since 2014, Russia has become more nationalistic and chauvinistic, while nationalism in Ukraine has become more civic – and yet some western writing gives the opposite impression.

Read More An outbreak of H5N8 bird flu has been registered at a duck farm in the southwest of France, and the government has ordered all livestock to be culled to contain the virus, which has been spreading rapidly across Europe. The outbreak was confirmed by France’s agriculture ministry on Tuesday. A duck farm, located…

Read More Beijing warned on Tuesday it would take countermeasures, after Washington imposed sanctions on 14 Chinese officials over “an assault against Hong Kong’s democratic processes.” China will take “firm counter-measures against the malicious actions by the US to safeguard our sovereignty, security, and developmental rights,” Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying told reporters on Tuesday.…

Read More“Together we will amplify the demands of campus survivors until their voices no longer fall upon deaf ears,” activist says.”Together we will amplify the demands of campus survivors until their voices no longer fall upon deaf ears,” activist says.

Read More New figure is more than four metres taller than China previously recorded New figure is more than four metres taller than China previously recorded

Read More Ride-hailing company sells division to startup Aurora but says they will collaborate Uber has ditched efforts to develop its own self-driving car with the multibillion-dollar sale of its driverless car division to a Silicon Valley startup. The ride-hailing company is selling the business, known as Advanced Technologies Group (ATG), for a reported $4bn…

Read More PM says he wants an agreement but people need to be ready for changes on 1 January Boris Johnson has warned that securing a deal at an imminent Brexit summit in Brussels will be “very difficult” but backed “the power of sweet reason to get this thing over the line”. The prime minister,…

Read More Israeli-based Smart Shooter company has announced that it was awarded a contract by the Indian Ministry of Defence for the supply of its SMASH Fire Control Systems to the Indian Navy. According to a company news release, the contract award from the Indian Navy enables the company to supply the new sighting device,…

Read MoreRuhollah Zam was convicted for fuelling anti-government unrest in 2017 on social media.Ruhollah Zam was convicted for fuelling anti-government unrest in 2017 on social media.

Read More LONDON — U.K. health authorities rolled out the first doses of a widely tested and independently reviewed COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday, starting a global immunization program that is expected to gain momentum as more serums win approval. The first shot came at one of a network of hospital hubs around the country where the…

Read More LONDON — U.K. health authorities rolled out the first doses of a widely tested and independently reviewed COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday, starting a global immunization program that is expected to gain momentum as more serums win approval. The first shot came at one of a network of hospital hubs around the country where the…

Read MoreUS media report Austin, who played a major role in 2003 invasion of Iraq, will be named first Black defence secretary.US media report Austin, who played a major role in 2003 invasion of Iraq, will be named first Black defence secretary.

Read More “The report does not make a coherent argument why microwaves should be involved,” one critic said. View Entire Post › “The report does not make a coherent argument why microwaves should be involved,” one critic said.View Entire Post ›

Read MoreSome 700 civilians killed in 2019 after the Pentagon relaxed its rules of engagement for air raids, the report says.Some 700 civilians killed in 2019 after the Pentagon relaxed its rules of engagement for air raids, the report says.

Read More Analysis: Even with the world’s largest vaccination scheme already in place, the distribution at this scale has huge potential pitfalls Coronavirus – latest updates See all out coronavirus coverage India’s claim to fame is staggering scale of its general elections, with 900 million voters mobilised across 1 million polling stations, to choose from…

Read MoreTens of thousands of farmers are protesting at Delhi’s borders against farm reforms.Tens of thousands of farmers are protesting at Delhi’s borders against farm reforms.

Read MoreFirms such as BP and Shell invest in carbon offset strategies, but environmentalists are divided over such moves.Firms such as BP and Shell invest in carbon offset strategies, but environmentalists are divided over such moves.

Read More She was a rock’n’roll powerhouse who electrified audiences worldwide. As Tina Turner releases a guide to happiness, she talks to playwright V (formerly Eve Ensler) about how she found the strength to overcome illness, abuse and tragedy The first time I experienced Tina Turner in the flesh, I was a 16-year-old hippy chick…

Read More The race is on to find a steady source of lithium, a key component in rechargeable electric car batteries. But while the EU focuses on emissions, the lithium gold rush threatens environmental damage on an industrial scale Even before the new mine became the main topic of village conversation, João Cassote, a 44-year-old…

Read More The Strictly Come Dancing judge reveals which contestant surprised him the most and why he’s looking forward to getting booed twice a day in Robin Hood You’re a panto regular – what do you enjoy most about it?I love live theatre – it’s where I started my career back home in Australia and…