US Plans To Paint Mexico Border Wall Black To Deter Illegal Migrants
She explained that in the hot southern climate, the black paint would make the metal surface warmer, making it harder for migrants to climb.
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ExxonMobil linked to charters on two LNG bunker vessel newbuildings
US major believed to have fixed one ship each from two separate owners as it joins rivals in growing sector
Israel defence minister approves plan to conquer Gaza City
Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz has approved a plan to seize Gaza City and authorised the mobilisation of 60,000 reservists, his ministry confirmed Wednesday. Fighting is already underway on the ground as mediators await Israel’s reply to the la…
Israel to call up 60,000 reservists ahead of new military operation in Gaza City
Israel is preparing a major military operation in Gaza City, calling up tens of thousands of reservists. Human rights groups warn of a worsening humanitarian crisis.
After Trump-backed peace deal, survivors recount rebel massacre in Congo – The Washington Post
After Trump-backed peace deal, survivors recount rebel massacre in Congo The Washington PostDRC: Warring factions in eastern DRC commit horrific abuses including gang rapes, summary executions and abductions Amnesty InternationalR…
Syrian and Israeli Officials Meet for U.S. Brokered Talks
The talks in Paris brokered by the United States were the latest effort to reduce tensions between the two longstanding foes, and came after Israel launched airstrikes on the Syrian capital last month.
Man run over by own bulldozer while fighting Portugal fires
The man was fighting fires that have spread through the country as Europe battles heatwaves.
Israel to call up around 60,000 reservists before planned offensive on Gaza City, says Israeli military official – as it happened
This blog is now closed, you can read more on this story hereIsrael is “killing all prospects” for peace in the Middle East, Jordan’s foreign minister has said amid escalating international outrage over Israel’s plans for a new large-scale offensive in…
Mexico uses drones to boost reforestation
In a western state of Mexico, drones are being used to spray seeds over deforested areas as part of a reforestation effort. The country, heavily affected by deforestation, hopes this high-tech approach will help restore its degraded forests more effic…
Zim profit slashed amid ‘challenging and unpredictable market dynamics’
Carrier upgrades full-year earnings outlook as it remains mute on management buyout