THE FLAGS of the United States and China fly from a lamppost in Boston, Massachusetts, US, Nov. 1, 2021. — REUTERS TAIPEI/FRANKFURT/WASHINGTON — The United States is considering options for a sanctions package against China to deter it from invading Taiwan, with the European Union
CLIMATE CHANGE is making us angrier online. A lot angrier. Hateful comments spike on social media when temperatures rise above 30 degrees Celsius (86 Fahrenheit), researchers at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research have found. “It’s an indicator of how well people can adapt to high
JOE GIDDENS/ POOL VIA REUTERSLONDON — Mourners wanting to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II in London may have to queue for up to 7.5 kilometers (4.5 miles), the government said on Tuesday as it set out arrangements for her lying-in-state.Around 750,000 people are
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European countries can withstand Russia’s gas cuts this winter as supply headaches may have been “successfully solved”, according to analysis by a leading US bank. Goldman Sachs said the price of gas was likely to more than halve this winter as efforts by EU countries’ to
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Center Parcs has backtracked over a decision to ask guests to leave its sites on the day of the Queen’s funeral. The holiday firm said it had made the decision “as a mark of respect” and to allow employees to “be part of this historic moment”.But
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Inflation in the UK eased slightly in August, falling to an annual rate of 9.9% from 10.1% in July, easing the pressure on households somewhat – but remained close to the highest rate in 40 years. Inflation eased because of a fall in petrol and diesel
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Talks between Joules and Next over a £15 million equity investment in the struggling clothing and homeware retailer have ended, sending its shares down to fresh lows. The setback comes a fortnight after Joules insisted talks were proceeding positively despite reports that negotiations were faltering.Joules said
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Just over 3,000 solar installations are being carried out every week, according to trade association Solar Energy UK, up from 1,000 a week in July 2020. One provider said this month it had seen enquiries about solar panels rise tenfold.“More solar panels are being put on
SINGAPORE – China is buying more and less expensive energy supplies from Russia this year, reaping the benefits of a plunge in European purchases just when Beijing needs it most as the Ukraine crisis pushes Moscow in search of alternative markets.The growing cooperation, to be
STOCK PHOTO | Image by Hands off my tags! Michael Gaida from PixabayWASHINGTON/LOS ANGELES – President Joe Biden’s administration on Tuesday made contingency plans aiming to ensure deliveries of critical goods in the event of a shutdown of the US rail system while pressing railroads
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