Day: April 8, 2023
In Africa’s Okavango, oil drilling disrupts locals, nature
In Africa’s Okavango delta, drilling for oil exploration, as well as human-caused climate change leading to more erratic rainfall patterns and water abstraction and diversion for development and commercial agriculture, has altered the landscape that so…
China sends warships towards Taiwan after island’s leader meets US speaker
The Chinese military announced the start of three-day ‘combat readiness patrols’ after Kevin McCarthy held talks with President Tsai Ing-wen.
In Africa’s Okavango, oil drilling disrupts locals, nature
In Africa’s Okavango delta, drilling for oil exploration, as well as human-caused climate change leading to more erratic rainfall patterns and water abstraction and diversion for development and commercial agriculture, has altered the landscape that so…
France orders water reduction measures
This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the French departments under water restrictions as of early March. There are musings on spring and – of course- the music that makes us think of it, as well as the “Listeners …
France pushes boat out to mark 50th anniversary of Picasso death
Fifty years after the death of Pablo Picasso in the south of France, appetite for the Spanish master seems inexhaustible.
Ukraine live briefing: Kyiv moves to prevent release of defense plans; U.S. to probe document leak
U.S. officials said many of the leaked documents appearing to show war plans did not seem forged, while Ukrainian officials said they show “fictitious information.”
Metro Bank risks shareholder revolt over pay increase for top bosses
Glass Lewis urges investors to vote against award, saying 20% hike unjustified given average 5% rise for staffMetro Bank is at risk of a shareholder rebellion over executive pay, after an influential investor advisory firm said the high street lender h…
Wales to conserve ruins of medieval court of its last native prince
Government to take over care of Llys Rhosyr, the 13th-century site used by Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, to encourage more visitorsThe Welsh government has acquired the ruins of a medieval court used by the last native prince of Wales before the 13th-century E…