Saturday marks 500 days since Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022. Peace talks are a long way off as both sides look to improve their hand, with Ukrainians trying to recapture as much territory as they can and Russia intent on holding it.
Fears of a nuclear disaster have increased, particularly this week after Ukraine and Russia accused each other of planning to attack one of the world’s largest atomic power plants.
Fears of a nuclear disaster have increased, particularly this week after Ukraine and Russia accused each other of planning to attack one of the world’s largest atomic power plants.
A range of jewellery, precious metals and a richly decorated cannon are set to be returned by the Netherlands, as part of hundreds of cultural artefacts and art which were looted in Indonesia and Sri Lanka, both former Dutch colonies.
Peru declared a state of emergency for 60 days around Ubinas volcano. The ash has traveled up to some 5,500 meters into the atmosphere. The smoke cloud has traveled over towns that are 10 kilometers away from the volcano.
A household name in China, the Hong-Kong born Coco Lee was remembered for her electrifying energy and megawatt smile on stage and in front of the public. And many people were in disbelief after the news broke late at night on Wednesday.
The outbreak has been reported in multiple states, with Kano recording the highest number of cases at 782. Children aged 2-14 years account for the majority of cases, and the case fatality rate stands at 10%.
In Spain alone more than 65,000 hectares were burned in 2023. 55% of all the burned land in European Union. Spain is followed by France with 21,273 ha, Romania with 19,909 ha and Portugal with 7,061 ha.
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