[ad_1] World No Tobacco Day is an annual awareness campaign observed on May 31st, organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners. This day aims to raise awareness about the health risks associated with tobacco use and advocate for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption worldwide. Smoking is a detrimental behaviour that not only poses risks to our internal organs but also has visible consequences on our external appearance. As research progresses, the…
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[ad_1] Volodymyr Zelensky has been urged to strike while the iron is hot and launch an attack on Putin’s stalling army by a military analyst. Colonel Brendan Kearney said Ukraine is using its resources economically and believes an offensive is in the pipeline. But, speaking in an interview with Times Radio, the former US marine said now is the time to launch an offensive while they have momentum on their side and their opposition is…
"Zelensky must attack Putin’s disorganised army now, military expert warns | World | News"
[ad_1] President of the EU Commission Ursula von der Leyen is in the running to be the next head of NATO. Although her term as president doesn’t end until 2024, there are reports some member states have suggested she could take over as early as October. Despite reports the former German Defence Minister could take the reins of NATO, some say her appointment could outrage Eurosceptics, reports the Sun. Current Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is…
"Ursula von der Leyen in the running to be chief of NATO after EU top role | World | News"
[ad_1] Alex Murdaugh, center, is handcuffed in the courtroom after a guilty verdict of his double murder trial was read aloud at Colleton County Courthouse in Walterboro, South Carolina.Credit:The Post And Courier/AP Plus, the Murdaugh case’s many aspects – mystery, forensics, family, finances – have appealed to a variety of interests. “Most popular true crime stories might only have one or two of those elements,” Vicaray said. “It has a little something for everything going…
"Why the world was drawn to the double-murder committed by a disgraced lawyer"
[ad_1] Inna Sovsun: Putin has stolen a year of my life Inna Sovsun isn’t thinking of Friday, February 24 as an anniversary. In common with millions of her countrymen and women, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to order troops into her country a year ago turned the life of the Ukrainian MP upside down – and, speaking via video link from Kyiv earlier this week, she was clear it is no time for celebration. Ms…
"Russia invasion: Ukrainian MP says Vladimir Putin ‘stole a year of my life’ | World | News"
[ad_1] The top diplomats from the United States and China met on Saturday in the first high-level contact between their countries since the U.S. shot down an alleged Chinese spy balloon two weeks ago, with Secretary of State Antony Blinken sending the message that Beijing’s surveillance program had been “exposed to the world.” Blinken and Wang Yi, the Chinese Communist Party’s most senior foreign policy official, held the talks in Munich, where they were attending…
"China’s surveillance program has been ‘exposed to the world,’ says top U.S. diplomat"
[ad_1] As Russia continued its brutal missile strikes against civilians, 60 Ukrainian soldiers imprisoned by Putin’s forces earlier this year have been returned to their families on the nation’s Armed Forces Day. Pictures of the relieved soldiers show them holding Ukrainian flags and rejoicing at being able to see their families after months of being held captive by Russian forces. More than half of the soldiers were captured in May by the Russians as they…
"Ukrainian prisoners from the besieged city of Mariupol return home | World | News"
[ad_1] Qatar’s anti-LGBTQ policies have become a flashpoint in a controversial World Cup tournament; between national teams facing punishment for wearing rainbow “One Love” armbands, international fans told they can’t wear rainbow shirts, and a Qatari minister’s anti-LGBTQ comments this week, queer rights in the tiny Gulf emirate are one of the controversies on and off the pitch. In Qatar, where punishments can include up to three years in prison for being LGBTQ, it has…
"Qatar’s anti-LGBTQ policies have been highlighted during the World Cup"
[ad_1] A top EU official has been blasted after he warned Elon Musk that Twitter must “fly by our rules”. Thierry Breton, Commissioner for EU Internal Market, took to social media to respond to Mr Musk’s announcement that “the bird is freed”, insisting it must still abide by the bloc’s rules on content. Mr Breton said on Twitter itself: “In Europe, the bird will fly by our rules.” He also referenced the bloc’s Digital Services…
"EU’s Thierry Breton bashed online after telling Elon Musk Twitter must ‘fly by our rules’ | World | News"
[ad_1] Emmannuel Macron has been ridiculed over his latest plans to stem the energy crisis in France. The French President has been mocked after he called for the “eradication of coal” as he looks to prepare for an energy crunch this winter, amid shortage fears. Mr Macron has stressed the priority of eradicating coal and called on China and the major emerging countries to take clear decisions on this occasion to achieve the necessary changes…
"Emmanuel Macron ridiculed over plan to scrap coal despite energy crisis | World | News"