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2024 likely to be hottest year on record, climate scientists say
November 8, 2024
2024 likely to be hottest year on record, climate scientists say
2024 is on track to become the hottest year on record, with global temperatures set to surpass 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels for the first time, according to the European Copernicus Climate Change Service. This marks a critical milestone, as the…
Australia to ban social media for children under 16 in landmark move
November 8, 2024
Australia to ban social media for children under 16 in landmark move
Australia will introduce legislation to ban children under 16 from using social media, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Thursday, Reuters reported. The proposed ban is part of a world-first initiative to curb the negative impacts of social media on…
Just five extra minutes of exercise a day could lower blood pressure, new study finds
November 8, 2024
Just five extra minutes of exercise a day could lower blood pressure, new study finds
A study led by University College London and the University of Sydney suggests that just five extra minutes of exercise a day can help lower blood pressure. The research, published in the journal Circulation and supported by the British Heart…
Myanmar’s Rakhine state faces imminent famine amid conflict and blockades
November 8, 2024
Myanmar’s Rakhine state faces imminent famine amid conflict and blockades
Around 2 million people in Myanmar’s Rakhine state are at risk of starvation due to a combination of intense conflict, military-imposed trade blockades, and a rapidly collapsing economy, a senior UN official warned. According to international human rights reports, the…
UN warns of climate calamity, calls for urgent action for adaptation
November 8, 2024
UN warns of climate calamity, calls for urgent action for adaptation
UN Secretary General António Guterres warned Thursday that the world is unprepared for the “climate calamity” already unfolding, with global efforts to adapt to climate change failing to keep pace with its escalating impact. Guterres stressed that disasters like floods,…
AI could displace up to 3 million jobs in UK, but new roles may offset losses
November 8, 2024
AI could displace up to 3 million jobs in UK, but new roles may offset losses
Artificial intelligence (AI) could displace between 1 million and 3 million private sector jobs in the UK, but the overall rise in unemployment is expected to be in the low hundreds of thousands, the Tony Blair Institute (TBI) said in…
Over 420,000 Children Affected by Water Scarcity in Amazon Region
November 8, 2024
Over 420,000 Children Affected by Water Scarcity in Amazon Region
More than 420,000 children are currently facing dangerous levels of water scarcity and drought conditions across Brazil, Colombia, and Peru, according to UNICEF estimates released on Thursday, November 7. The ongoing record-breaking drought, which began last year, has led to…
UN High Commissioner Warns of Severe Humanitarian Crisis in Lebanon
November 8, 2024
UN High Commissioner Warns of Severe Humanitarian Crisis in Lebanon
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi addressed the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Lebanon during the Third Committee of the UN General Assembly on November 7, Jurist News reported yesterday. He condemned Israeli airstrikes, which have reportedly killed 3,000 people…
UNHCR Reports 25% of Sea Refugees in Greece Are Afghan Nationals
November 8, 2024
UNHCR Reports 25% of Sea Refugees in Greece Are Afghan Nationals
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has released a report indicating that 25% of the refugees arriving in Greece by sea in 2024 are Afghan nationals, Khaama Press reported yesterday. This statistic highlights the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan,…
Mount Lewotobi erupts eight times, thousands evacuated in Indonesia
November 7, 2024
Mount Lewotobi erupts eight times, thousands evacuated in Indonesia
Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupted eight times on Thursday, with ash plumes reaching up to 8,000 meters. The volcanic activity, which began with a major eruption on Sunday, has caused extensive damage on the island of Flores, East Nusa Tenggara.…