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Scientists have raised alarms over the potential environmental hazards posed by decaying oil and gas pipelines in the North Sea, warning of the risk of releasing toxic substances like mercury, radioactive lead, and polonium-210, the latter being notorious for its involvement in the assassination of Russian dissident Alexander Litvinenko. Mercury, inherently toxic and naturally occurring in oil and gas, tends …

A stomach virus known as norovirus is currently spreading throughout the northeastern United States, according to recent reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The latest figures indicate that the percentage of positive norovirus tests in this area has hit 13.9 percent over the last three weeks, as noted by The Hill. The CDC has warned that …

Jordan Thompson triumphed over the top seed Alexander Zverev in a grueling match to advance to the final of the ATP hardcourt tournament in Los Cabos, Mexico, setting up a clash with Casper Ruud. Thompson, the Australian who is seeded eighth, battled for nearly four hours before securing a win with a score of 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (7/2), finally clinching …

Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks to a 112-107 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves, contributing 33 points and 13 rebounds, as the NBA resumed after the All-Star break. The Bucks managed to hold off a late surge from the Timberwolves, who narrowed a 17-point gap to just four points, thanks to Anthony Edwards’s three-pointer with less than two minutes on …

Two years after Russia’s full-scale invasion, the initial rush of Ukrainian men to join the military has significantly waned. With Russia controlling about a quarter of Ukraine and a stalemate along a 620-mile front line, avoidance of the draft has become common, with many men either staying hidden or attempting to bribe their way out of service. Front-line commanders report …

The Rubymar, a cargo vessel flying the Belize flag, British registration, and operated by a Lebanese company, has been compromised off the Gulf of Aden, resulting in significant environmental concerns. This incident unfolded after the ship, carrying flammable fertilizer, was targeted by a missile attack from Yemeni Houthi rebels, supported by Iran, last Sunday. Following the attack, the ship’s crew …

Recent overnight bombardments in Gaza have resulted in the deaths of dozens, according to the health ministry of the Hamas-controlled region, as reported on Saturday. Concurrently, Israel’s intelligence chief is engaging in discussions in Paris, aiming to break the deadlock over truce negotiations. The talks are particularly crucial following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposed plan for Gaza post-conflict, which …

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has formally communicated with the United Nations Security Council, expressing concerns over Iran’s alleged weapon transfers to Hezbollah, a move he claims contravenes Resolution 1701, as reported by Israel’s Channel 12. In his communication, Katz accuses Iran of facilitating weapon transfers through various routes including land, sea, and air. He elaborates on the journey of …