Women Fear Pregnancy as Mercury Poisoning Spreads from Illegal Gold Mining in Brazil
Women Fear Pregnancy Amid Mercury Poisoning from Illegal Gold Mining in Brazil
Indigenous communities in Brazil are facing severe mercury poisoning due to illegal gold mining. Pregnant women fear for their health and the future of their unborn children, leading them to take drastic measures to protect themselves.
- ‘Women are afraid to get pregnant’: Indigenous people fight mercury poisoning from illegal gold mining — Sky News
- ‘Women are afraid to get pregnant’: Fighting mercury poisoning from illegal gold mining — Sky News
Russian Drone Strikes Target Kyiv Residential Areas Amid Peace Negotiations
Despite recent peace overtures between Russia and Ukraine, a Russian drone strike has hit residential areas in Kyiv, underscoring the persistent volatility of the conflict.
- Russian drone strike hits Kyiv residential areas despite peace moves — BBC News
- Russian drone strikes hit Kyiv residential areas despite peace moves — BBC News
How Piccadilly and Afghan Evacuations Reshaped UK Radio
The BBC explores how the closure of Piccadilly Circus transformed London’s radio scene by making way for new stations, while analyzing the vetting process used under Biden to admit Afghan evacuees.
- How did Piccadilly change the UK radio landscape? — BBC News
- How were Afghan evacuees vetted under Biden? — BBC News
Plane’s Sudden Altitude Drop Triggers Thousands of Software Updates
The BBC and Sky News explore the reasons behind a sudden drop in altitude causing software updates across Airbus planes, with connections to Epstein-related investigations and solar radiation effects.
- Why the rich and powerful couldn’t say no to Epstein — BBC News
- Why plane’s sudden drop in altitude led to thousands needing software updates — Sky News
PM’s rap battle with Sky News’ Beth Rigby goes viral, AI satirists explain
A viral rap battle between Prime Minister X and Sky News journalist Beth Rigby took place recently. One of the artists behind the satirical performance shared insights into its creation and meaning.
Hospitality Sector Urges Government to Avert ‘Lifeline’ Budget Cuts Amid Reeves’ Accused Stealth Tax Measures
The hospitality industry has called for urgent government support, warning that Rachel Reeves’ budget proposals could force closures and impose a hidden tax on the sector. The Chancellor’s measures are seen as jeopardizing the recovery of what was once described by the Prime Minister as ‘the strongest economy in the G7’.
Ukrainian President Zelensky’s Key Adviser Resigns Amid Anti-Corruption Raid
The top advisor to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy resigns following an anti-corruption investigation that led to a raid on his home.
- Zelensky’s top adviser resigns after anti-corruption raid on his home — BBC News
- Zelenskyy will cut a lonely figure without his towering chief of staff — Sky News
Airbus Software Issue Causes Potential Disruption for UK Passengers
A software glitch has impacted thousands of Airbus planes, affecting Easyjet and other airlines. UK passengers are warned about potential disruptions.
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