In Ukraine, the country’s farmers and smallholders urgently need more support to avoid a food crisis, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said on Wednesday, as it announced a $15.5 million initiative to help them.Read the full story, “Ukrain…
Oil Prices Drop Over China And Global Economy Concerns
Bloomberg: Oil’s New Year Slump Deepens Below $75 as China Concerns Grow (Bloomberg) — Oil’s rough start to the year worsened as a deteriorating demand outlook came to the fore, buttressed by China’s near-term struggles with Covid-19, mild…
UN rights chief appeals for end to arbitrary detention
Arbitrary detention must end “once and for all”, UN human rights chief Volker Türk said on Tuesday in an appeal to governments everywhere. Read the full story, “UN rights chief appeals for end to arbitrary detention”, on globalissues.org →
Germany misses 2022 climate target on Ukraine war fallout
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Activist Chanel Contos on the importance of sexual consent education
A woman who is leading what is quickly becoming a worldwide campaign to stop sexual violence has told FRANCE 24 why she believes consent education in schools is the best way to drastically reduce the problem. Chanel Contos was sexually assaulted at ju…
A look at Samsung’s TV updates in 2023: Neo QLEDs converting SDR to HDR, futuristic MicroLED TVs, improvements to The Frame, and software and AI updates (Chris Welch/The Verge)
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A look at Samsung’s TV updates in 2023: Neo QLEDs converting SDR to HDR, futuristic MicroLED TVs, improvements to The Frame, and software and AI updates — Last year, Samsung radically shook up the TV market …
Queensland University of Technology, Royal Ransomware’s Newest Target
Following a recent cyberattack on the Queensland University of Technology, the Royal ransomware gang has begun leaking data they allegedly stole during the intrusion. Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has 52,672 students and operates on a budge…
Canada bans foreigners from buying homes
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Bike maker Brompton to source fewer parts from China and Taiwan
UK company makes decision because of growing tensions between Beijing and the islandBrompton, the UK’s largest bicycle maker, has said it is planning to reduce its dependence on China and Taiwan for parts, amid fears of a growing military threat to the…
‘Romeo and Juliet’ child actors sue over 1968 nude scene
The actors who played star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 film are suing Paramount Pictures for child abuse over their brief nude scene, their lawyer said Tuesday.Olivia Hussey was 15 and Leonard Whiting 16 when they starr…