President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told his nation that Ukraine had suffered “serious losses” in the initial stages of Russia’s long-feared attack early on February 24, with an adviser saying at least 40 people had been killed. Zelenskiy also said he was breaking diplomatic ties with Moscow and he urged Russians “who had not lost their honor” […]
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[unable to retrieve full-text content] More airlines have cancelled flights into Ukraine as a Russian invasion begins in earnest. Missile strikes and explosions have been reported in several parts of Ukraine this morning. Breaking Travel News
Sierre (Switzerland) (AFP) – Switzerland’s national dish is fondue, a simmering pot of heartwarming melted cheese — that can now be prepared, stirred up and served by a robot, thanks to some hi-tech wizardry. A Swiss team has been beavering away on Bouebot, the robotic creation putting a futuristic twist on an Alpine tradition. Outside […]
Moscow’s long-feared attack on Ukraine began early on February 24, with missiles being fired at airports and military infrastructure in at least 25 cities after Russia President Vladimir Putin ordered a “special” operation to “demilitarize” its neighbor and rival. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told the nation that Ukraine had suffered “serious losses” in the Russian […]
PERTH (miningweekly.com) – ASX-listed Talga Resources has produced Europe’s first battery anode with the commissioning of its Electric Vehicle Anode (EVA) qualification plant, in Sweden. The maiden production of Talnode-C, as part of kiln commissioning, represents a significant step for Talga and the emerging green European battery industry, the company said on Thursday. Advertisement Talnode-C […]
Older adults who own a dog have a much lower risk of cognitive and physical disabilities, but those who own a cat don’t have the same benefit Health 23 February 2022 By Carissa Wong A couple walking their dog Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock People who own a dog have a much lower risk of disability in […]
More and more people have been asking for a return to normal, and with omicron waning, governments are starting to act. The UK, for example, is removing its remaining public health measures, including mandatory self-isolation of COVID cases and free testing. However, the inescapable truth is that – unless the virus mutates to a milder […]
Issued on: 24/02/2022 – 03:46 London (AFP) – Track cycling great Jason Kenny has announced his retirement, with Britain’s most successful Olympic competitor moving into coaching. The 33-year-old revealed Thursday that he has started work as British Cycling’s men’s podium sprint coach and is in charge of several riders who were his teammates until recently. […]
U.S. President Joe Biden has directed his administration to impose sanctions on the operator of the Nord Stream 2 natural-gas pipeline in response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine. Biden announced the move on February 23, saying the United States will join Germany in imposing sanctions on the Baltic Sea pipeline to bring Russian gas to […]