India joins rush to renewables, but its rural solar systems fall off grid
A cautionary tale for a world racing into renewables: The large majority of mini-grids in India no longer work, an environmental group found.
Day: July 31, 2023
Ukraine Is Facing A Demographic Collapse
WNU Editor: Ukraine’s demographic collapse is going to get worse. I know among the hundreds of Ukrainian refugees that I have helped to settle in Canada in the past year, none of them want to go back to Ukraine when the war is over. What they se…
Paris suburb gets France’s first inclusive sports complex thanks to Olympics
A year from the start of the 2024 Paris Olympics, their impact is already starting to be felt in the suburb of Bobigny, where a specially adapted sports complex promises to bring opportunities for both able-bodied and disabled athletes in one of Franc…
IMF revises up its 2023 economic growth forecast for Iran
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised up its 2023 economic growth forecast for Iran amid its better oil exports and despite the continued pressure of the US sanctions.
Patchwork Hackers Use Eyeshell Backdoor To Launch Hacking Campaign Against China
Threat actors linked to a hacking group known as Patchwork have launched campaigns targeting universities and research institutions based in China. The hacking campaign launched by the hacker group was only observed recently and was detected to cause s…
L3Harris names new head of newly acquired Aerojet Rocketdyne
US defence contractor L3Harris Technologies has installed a new leader at Aerojet Rocketdyne following its acquisition of the California-based propulsion manufacturer.
Dublin’s normally cheerful streets turn sinister for tourists
The brutal assault of an American tourist sent shockwaves through the Irish capital, throwing the spotlight on youth violence in the city.
Your Digital Immortality is Coming, Apple and Google Are Data Gatekeepers, Satellite Security Risks Revealed
In this episode, we explore the implications and ethical dilemmas of immortality in the digital world. Listen to our discussion about this cutting-edge technology and its potential impact on our privacy. Next, we discuss the growing trend of Apple and …
Peter Dutton says NSW preselections will ‘roll out’ as Sussan Ley, Alex Hawke and Melissa McIntosh threatened
Opposition leader says members should be re-endorsed by Liberal party despite challenges facing Ley and colleaguesFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastPeter D…
Brittany Higgins says continued leaking of her texts are a ‘public violation’ and ‘humiliation’
Private messages from former staffer’s phone have been published by at least three media outlets since last December, lawyers for Higgins claimFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app…