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Britain to become first G7 country to end coal power as last plant closes

September 30, 2024 admin

General view of Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station in Nottingham, England, Sunday (Sept. 29, 2024). The U.K.’s last coal-fired power plant, Ratcliffe-on-Soar, will close, marking the end of coal-generated electricity in the nation that sparked the Industrial Revolution. | Photo Credit: AP Britain will become the first G7 country to end coal-fired power production on Monday (September…

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Saudi Arabia Voices “Great Concern” For Lebanon Amid Israeli Strikes

September 30, 2024 admin

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia expressed its “great concern” at the conflict in Lebanon on Monday, calling for the country’s “sovereignty and territorial integrity” to be respected. A foreign ministry statement said: “the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is following with great concern the developments taking place in the Republic of Lebanon.” As the country’s health…

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Ukraine Claims Over 650,000 Russian Soldiers Killed Since War Began In 2022

September 30, 2024 admin

Russia has lost 651,810 troops since the onset of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces said. This figure, released on September 29, includes 1,170 Russian casualties recorded in just one day. In addition to troop casualties, the report said Russia lost 8,869 tanks, 17,476 armoured…

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Nasrallah’s body found: source close to Hezbollah

September 30, 2024 admin

Hezbollah Chief Sheik Hassan Nasrallah. File | Photo Credit: AP The body of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, killed in an Israeli air strike on southern Beirut, has been recovered, a source close to the movement told AFP on Sunday (September 29, 2024). “His body was recovered on Saturday and was placed in a shroud on…

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U.S. President Joe Biden approves $567 mn defence assistance to Taiwan

September 30, 2024 admin

U.S. President Joe Biden. File | Photo Credit: AP “U.S. President Joe Biden on Sunday (September 29, 2024) approved $567 million in defence assistance to Taiwan,” the White House said, as China ramps up political and military pressure on the self-ruled island. While the United States does not officially recognise Taiwan diplomatically, it is Taipei’s…

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Vietnam to free nearly 3,800 prisoners in amnesty

September 30, 2024 admin

President To Lam. Vietnam will free nearly 3,800 prisoners in the country’s latest amnesty, the government said on Monday (September 30, 2024). | Photo Credit: REUTERS Vietnam will free nearly 3,800 prisoners including foreigners in the country’s latest amnesty, the government said on Monday (September 30, 2024). Vietnam has announced nine special amnesties since 2009,…

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Stuck NASA astronauts welcome SpaceX capsule that’ll bring them home next year

September 30, 2024 admin

A file photo of Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams on Starliner | Photo Credit: AFP/NASA The two astronauts stuck at the International Space Station since June welcomed their new ride home with Sunday’s (September 29, 2024) arrival of a SpaceX capsule. SpaceX launched the rescue mission on Saturday (September 28, 2024) with a downsized crew…

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Drunk US Man Kills Friend After Talks Over Quitting Alcohol Turn Violent

September 30, 2024 admin

A Long Island man is facing murder charges after allegedly killing his friend during an altercation in the Hamptons early Saturday morning. Jeremy Allen, 43, was arrested after police discovered the body of Christopher Hahn, 43, hidden under a tarp on Allen’s back patio. According to authorities, the two drunken men were discussing their plans…

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BTS’ Suga Fined $11,500 For Drunk Driving On E-Scooter

September 30, 2024 admin

Seoul: K-pop star Suga, a member of the boy band supergroup BTS, has been fined 15 million won ($11,500) by a court for drunk driving while on an electric scooter. A judge at the Seoul Western District Court issued the fine in a summary judgment made last week after his case was referred to the…

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Netanyahu Welcomes Former Opponent Gideon Saar Back To Government

September 30, 2024 admin

Jerusalem: A former minister and rival of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joined the government on Sunday, strengthening the current coalition as Israel fights militant groups on multiple fronts. Gideon Saar, who has held several ministerial posts in past governments, joined the cabinet again as a minister without portfolio. “I appreciate the fact that Gideon…

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