Any attack on a nuclear plant is “suicidal”, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Monday, after missiles once again exploded at a huge atomic power complex in southern Ukraine. Moscow and Kyiv have blamed each other for the latest strike at the Zaporizhzhia plant, Europe’s largest nuclear power site, which has been under Russian control since the early days of the war. The fighting on Friday at the plant has prompted the UN’s nuclear watchdog, the International
Senate Democrats passed their climate and healthcare spending package on Sunday, sending the legislation to the House and bringing Joe Biden one step closer to a significant legislative victory ahead of crucial midterm elections in November. If signed into law, the bill, formally known as the Inflation Reduction Act, would allocate $369bn to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and investing in renewable energy sources. Experts have estimated the climate provisions of the bill will reduce America’s
Shipping in the Taiwan Strait showed signs of returning to normal, despite a lack of clarity over whether China’s military exercises around the island have ended. More than 30 vessels have transited through China’s drill zone south of Taiwan’s main port since Sunday, according to ship-tracking data compiled by Bloomberg, with the latest ship positions showing four of the total six zones being traversed. Shipping in the Taiwan Strait, a key route for supply chains and commodities, has faced
Chad’s military government has signed a peace deal with more than 40 opposition groups to launch a national reconciliation dialogue, but the Central African country’s main rebel group refused to take part. Under the accord, signed in the Qatari capital, Doha, on Monday, talks aimed at paving the way for a presidential election will start on August 20. Since March, Qatar has been mediating between opposition groups and the military government of Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno, a general who seized power
A ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip appears to be holding. The Egypt-brokered truce followed three days of violence with Israel targeting the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) and militants firing rockets into Israel. At least 44 Palestinians died in the most serious flare-up since an 11-day conflict in May 2021. On Monday, Israel began lifting its blockade of the Strip, allowing the first fuel tanks to enter. The latest violence began with attacks by Israel on sites
Zucchini, also known as courgette, is a summer squash in the Cucurbitaceae plant family, alongside melons, spaghetti squash, and cucumbers. It can grow to more than 3.2 feet (1 meter) in length but is usually harvested when still immature — typically measuring under 8 inches (20 cm). Although zucchini is often considered a vegetable, it is botanically classified as a fruit. It occurs in several varieties, which range in color from deep yellow to dark green. While squashes originated in the Americas,
The Premier League is officially back. After over two months away, England’s top flight returned over the weekend, with teams looking to lay down a marker in their opening match. Which players stood out? Who made a dream start to the season? Sportsmail brings you a Power Rankings table, highlighting the 10 hottest players in the Premier after the first fixtures… 10. Kalidou Koulibaly (Chelsea) Replacing Antonio Rudiger was never going to be easy for Chelsea this summer. Yet on the evidence
Deborah Acquah finished on the podium at the 2022 Commonwealth Games when she claimed bronze in the women’s Long Jump finals. The Ghanaian long jumper finished behind Ese Brume of Nigeria (7.00m), and Australia’s Brooke (6.95m) with a leap of 6.94m. Her 6.94 metres, which was her personal best, set a new national record that she held prior to the games in Birmingham. Deborah becomes the first Ghanaian woman in history to win a Long jump medal at the Commonwealth Games and the third Ghanaian
Artists including UB40 and Dexys Midnight Runners played at the Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony. They performed at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham to mark the end of the 11-day sporting event. It also featured a sequence from dance theatre show Peaky Blinders which celebrated the vibrant energy and cultural heritage of the incredible Birmingham city. Other artists included Apache Indian, Laura Mvula, Goldie, Jacob Banks, Jaykae, Ash, Mahalia, Musical Youth, Neelam Gill, Panjabi MC, Raza Hussain,
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