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This ship can go where other ships cannot

Sydney Morning Herald 

As Antarctica becomes crowded with ships, the Le Commandant Charcot can push through pack ice and into regions of seas typically only reached by military or scientific vessels.

Harry Dunn, former US Capitol police officer, running in competitive Maryland congressional primary

Times Union 

A crowded Maryland Democratic primary is drawing national attention. A former police officer who defended the U.S. Capitol against rioters on Jan. 6, 2021, is running in Tuesday's primary in a field of 22 candidates. Harry Dunn is running against several state legislators including state Sen. Sarah Elfreth in a competitive race to replace outgoing Rep. John Sarbanes. Dunn’s celebrity has helped draw national attention to the primary. His supporters praise him as a defender of democracy. The heavily... Читать дальше...

Power Outages Linked to Heat and Storms are Rising, and Low-Income Communities are Most at Risk, NYC Maps Show the Impact

CounterPunch 

Many Americans think of power outages as infrequent inconveniences, but that’s quickly changing. Nationwide, major power outages have increased tenfold since 1980, largely because of an aging electrical grid and damage sustained from severe storms as the planet warms. At the same time, electricity demand is rising as the population grows and an increasing number More

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New Gen Drives Biz as Taiwan Sees Rise of Younger Filmmakers With Global Ambition: ‘Everything is Possible in Taiwan’

Variety 

The feature “Tales of Taipei” is a tribute to the low-pressure, culturally rich city, which has been shaped by its regional neighbors, taken in diverse peoples and distilled the multiple competing influences into a messy, happy-go-lucky morass. Produced by Bowie Tsang and Amy Ma, the film calls on 10 directors hailing from Malaysia, France, Bhutan […]

Anti-LGBTQ violence hits ‘new high’: EU report

EurActiv 

Violence and harassment against LGBTQ people in Europe have reached a "new high" in the past few years, according to a survey published Tuesday (14 May) by the European Union's rights agency.

Nicosia man arrested for car arson

Cyprus Mail 

A 66-year-old man is expected to be brought before the Nicosia District Court on Tuesday for an investigated case of car arson. The man was arrested on Tuesday and he was taken into custody. The case concerns a fire that broke out on May 5 which completely destroyed a vehicle...

Israelis block aid convoy bound for Gaza

Dawn 

JERUSALEM: Israeli protesters blocked aid trucks headed for Gaza on Monday, strewing food packages on the road in the latest in a series of incidents that have come as Israel has pledged to allow uninterrupted humanitarian supplies into the besieged enclave.

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