A rare storm in Egypt caused flooding that killed at least three people and drove the scorpion infestation into people’s homes in the south of the country. More than 500 people were bitten by scorpions as they sought refuge from the torrential rains in the city of Aswan over the weekend. Wounded residents were transferred […]
Avian flu spreads across Europe and Asia and worries the poultry industry
Several outbreaks of severe bird flu in Europe and Asia have been reported in recent days to the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE), in a sign that the virus is rapidly spreading again. The spread of highly pathogenic avian flu, commonly called bird flu, has put the poultry industry on high alert after previous […]
Turkey arrests suspect in connection with the assassination of Haitian president
Turkish authorities have arrested a man considered to be suspected of “high interest” in the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise in July, Haiti’s Foreign Minister Claude Joseph said late Monday. Former businessman Moise, 53, who took office in 2017, was shot dead in his private home and his wife was injured in the attack. […]
In a meeting, Biden and Xi Jinping reinforce their responsibility to avoid conflict
US President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping spoke about Chinese practices in Tibet, Hong Kong and Xinjiang, among other areas of friction, the White House said in a statement released this Tuesday morning. ), after the two held a three-hour virtual meeting. “President Biden has raised concerns about the practices of the People’s […]
History’s Most Powerful Telescope Could Change How We View the Universe
This is a long-awaited moment. The launch of the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA’s main observatory for the next decade, is scheduled for December 18 in French Guiana. The telescope was delayed for years, in addition to a number of factors caused by the pandemic and technical challenges. But now the world’s most powerful space […]
Maori Tribe Demands Anti-Vaccine Protesters Stop Using Haka
A Maori tribe claiming the haka — a traditional Maori dance that demonstrates the pride, strength and unity of a tribe — New Zealand’s most famous as its heritage told anti-vaccine protesters this Monday (15) to stop using it. tradition to promote your message. Anti-vaccination protesters staged “Ka Mate,” a Maori haka composed circa 1820 […]
Teens taken to hospital after shooting near school in US
Six teenagers were taken to a hospital after a shooting in a small park near a school in Aurora, Colorado, USA, city police said on Monday (15). The suspect is a fugitive, according to local security forces, and there was no description of him. The six people transported to the hospital are between 14 and […]
It wasn’t for lack of vaccine offer, says journalist about lockdown in Austria
In an interview with CNN, Brazilian journalist Amanda Previdelli, who lives in Vienna, stated that the new lockdown in Austria is not happening due to lack of supply of vaccines against Covid-19. The measure began this Monday (15). “Anyone who wanted to get vaccinated could easily,” said Amanda. The action applies to people not vaccinated […]
Republicans Act to Decriminalize Marijuana in the US at the Federal Level
Members of the Republican Party in the Chamber of Deputies of USA presented a bill this Monday (15) to decriminalize the marihuana at the federal level in the country, eliminate the legal risks faced by many companies in the cannabis sector and also regulate the use of the plant, in line with what is done […]
European countries fear Covid-19 advance and tighten restrictions; see measurements
Faced with a scenario already classified by some experts as the “fourth wave” of the pandemic, Europe – which for weeks has been observing an increase in the number of infections and deaths caused by Covid-19 – has again imposed more restrictive measures to curb the circulation of the coronavirus . On November 4, the […]