The Arctic may be sea ice-free in summer by the 2030s, new study warns
Environment
June 7, 2023
The Arctic may be sea ice-free in summer by the 2030s, new study warns
The Arctic could be free of sea ice roughly a decade earlier than projected, scientists warn – another clear sign…
Nonsurgical cat contraception could help curb overpopulation, study says
World
June 7, 2023
Nonsurgical cat contraception could help curb overpopulation, study says
CNN — There are an estimated 600 million domestic cats in the world, and 80 percent of them are feral…
‘Everything is drowning.’ Nova Kakhovka dam collapse brings added danger to frontline city of Kherson
World
June 7, 2023
‘Everything is drowning.’ Nova Kakhovka dam collapse brings added danger to frontline city of Kherson
Kherson, Ukraine CNN — Nadejda Chernishova breathes a sigh of relief as she steps off a rubber dinghy, moments after…
Gunmen kill dozens and kidnap children in northern Nigeria
World
June 6, 2023
Gunmen kill dozens and kidnap children in northern Nigeria
Reuters — Gunmen in Nigeria have killed dozens of people and kidnapped a number of children in separate attacks in…
At least 16 dead in Senegal protests after opposition leader sentencing
World
June 6, 2023
At least 16 dead in Senegal protests after opposition leader sentencing
CNN — At least 16 people have died and hundreds arrested since violent protests broke out on Thursday in Senegal,…
Ukraine accuses Russia of ‘ecocide’ as critical dam near Kherson destroyed sparking evacuations
World
June 6, 2023
Ukraine accuses Russia of ‘ecocide’ as critical dam near Kherson destroyed sparking evacuations
CNN — A major dam and hydro-electric power plant in Russian-occupied southern Ukraine was destroyed early Tuesday, prompting mass evacuations…
A bridge under construction in India has collapsed – for the second time
World
June 6, 2023
A bridge under construction in India has collapsed – for the second time
CNN — A four-lane concrete bridge being built across the River Ganges in the east Indian state of Bihar has…
At least 42 dead and thousands displaced in Haiti after flooding
World
June 6, 2023
At least 42 dead and thousands displaced in Haiti after flooding
CNN — Thousands of homes in Haiti have been flooded following heavy rains over the weekend, leaving at least 42…
Ukrainian offensive is ‘taking place in several directions,’ says official
World
June 6, 2023
Ukrainian offensive is ‘taking place in several directions,’ says official
CNN — A Ukrainian offensive is “taking place in several directions,” Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar told Ukrainian television on…
Palestinian boy, 3, dies of injuries days after being shot by Israeli troops
Middle East
June 6, 2023
Palestinian boy, 3, dies of injuries days after being shot by Israeli troops
Jerusalem CNN — A 3-year-old Palestinian boy died Monday, the Palestinian Ministry of Health said, days after he was shot…