A parliamentary election runoff puts hard-liners firmly in charge of Iran’s parliament
Iran’s hard-liners secured the majority of the remaining seats in a second round of elections, granting them complete authority over the country’s parliament, as announced by officials on Saturday. They did not provide any information about the voter turnout.
A solar storm created a beautiful light display worldwide, but there were no major issues reported
A powerful solar storm created a spectacular display of light in the sky around the world overnight but has caused what seemed to be only minor disruptions to the electric power grid, communications, and satellite positioning systems.
Amazon has launched its biggest ever group of large electric trucks in the southern part of California
Heavy-duty electric trucks are now rolling out across Southern California, including Amazon’s first electric trucks in our ocean freight operations. Customers in Southern California may soon begin spotting the newest…
Climeworks Starts Operating World’s Biggest Plant to Capture Air in Iceland
Key points The biggest direct air capture and storage facility, called Mammoth, begins functioning in Iceland. It is Climeworks' second business site in Iceland and is approximately ten…
Has Israel abided by the law in its conflict in Gaza? The US is set to make a unique decision for the first time
The Biden administration is due to deliver a first-of-its-kind verdict on whether Israel’s conduct of its war in Gaza complies with international and U.S. laws.
Russia attacks Ukraine’s electricity system with a large assault on a day commemorating the defeat of Nazism in World War II
Ukraine’s president says Russia has launched a massive nighttime attack on energy facilities across Ukraine, targeting seven regions with more than 50 missiles and drones. Officials say the bombardment blasted targets in areas including Kyiv and parts of the south and west, damaging homes and the country’s rail network. Three people, including an 8-year-old girl, were injured. The attack occurred on the day Ukraine celebrates the defeat of Nazism in World War II. Russia has repeatedly pounded Ukraine’s energy infrastructure during the war that is stretching into its third year and has claimed thousands of lives. By taking out power, the Kremlin’s forces aim to rob Ukrainian manufacturing of its energy supply, especially military plants, and crush public morale.
Protests outside as three men charged with killing Hardeep Singh Nijjar appear in B.C. court
The accused appeared via video in a full courtroom with an additional 50 in an overflow room and another hundred waving flags and displaying signs outside Surrey court
The UK High Court has ruled that Britain’s Climate Action Plan is not allowed by law
The UK's efforts to address climate change faced a setback when the High Court declared its Carbon Budget Delivery Plan (CBDP) illegal. This plan details how the country would reach its goals…
Microsoft has signed the largest-ever carbon removal deal of 3.3 million tonnes with Stockholm Exergi
Stockholm Exergi has stated that it has made an agreement with Microsoft for 3.33 million tonnes of long-term carbon removal from bio-energy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) at Värtan, Stockholm. The…
Russia is planning nuclear exercises in response to Western officials talking about getting more involved in Ukraine
Russia stated on Monday that it intends to conduct exercises simulating the use of battlefield nuclear weapons amidst escalating tensions in the conflict in Ukraine.