Lebanese militant group Hezbollah says its intensified attacks along Israel’s northern border this week demonstrate to Israeli leaders that an all-out war would be costly, senior official Sheikh Ali Daamoush said in a sermon during Friday prayers. Iran-backed Hezbollah militants launched dozens of rockets on Friday in a third day of retaliation for the killing […]
Climate change made the disastrous 2021 heat wave in the Pacific Northwest larger and longer-lasting than it would have been otherwise, a new study finds. From June 18 to July 14 of 2021, high pressure trapped heat over the region, forming a “heat dome.” For 27 days, the mercury regularly surpassed 100 degrees F (38 […]
STORY: An electric vehicle price war shows no signs of ending, according to China’s state planner. The National Development and Reform Commission said it expects an intensified price war among automakers of EVs and plug-in hybrids this year. It sees more than 110 new energy vehicle models coming in 2024, ramping up competition. The state […]
By Daniel Trotta (Reuters) – Ohio lawmakers are expected to vote on Wednesday whether to override the governor’s veto of a bill that would ban gender-affirming care for minors, one of the dozens of bills introduced this year to restrict transgender rights. In this presidential election year, the number of bills has already surpassed last […]
Russia’s recent escalation of missile and drone attacks is stretching Ukraine’s air defence resources, a Ukrainian air force official said on Tuesday, leaving the country vulnerable in the 22-month war unless it can secure further weapons supplies. “Intense Russian air attacks force us to use a corresponding amount of air defence means,” air force spokesman […]
Russia’s recent escalation of missile and drone attacks is stretching Ukraine’s air defence resources, a Ukrainian air force official said on Tuesday, leaving the country vulnerable in the 22-month war unless it can secure further weapons supplies. “Intense Russian air attacks force us to use a corresponding amount of air defence means,” air force spokesman […]
Russian missiles have hit Ukraine’s biggest cities, leaving four dead and dozens hurt, after Vladimir Putin vowed to intensify attacks. A woman was killed and 44 others were hurt in the north-eastern city of Kharkiv, according to local officials. Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko said at least one person died and 27 were wounded as several […]