A recent report on climate change has revealed that the area of the Earth's surface impacted by severe drought has tripled since the 1980s. According to research by the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change, nearly half—48%—of the Earth's land experienced at least one month of extreme drought last year. This figure is a stark increase from an average of 15% back in the 1980s. In 2023, three months or more of extreme drought affected 30% of the planet, a significant rise from

Over a third of the world’s tree species are facing extinction, posing a serious threat to life on Earth, according to a recent report by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as part of their Red List of Threatened Species. Released on Monday, the report indicates that more than 16,000 tree species are under threat. The study examined over 47,000 species from an estimated global total of 58,000. The causes of this crisis are widespread. Trees are being cut down for logging

The star of TV series like "Stolen Happiness" and "Crime with Many Unknowns," notable Ukrainian actor Olexiy Bohdanovych, spoke about his brother, who resides in Russia. The actor shared insights into their relationship. The celebrity revealed that his brother has been living in the aggressor country for over 50 years. The brothers originally hail from the Sumy region, but after university, the elder sibling moved to Russia, while Olexiy stayed in Ukraine. According to the

Renowned Mexican athlete and Red Bull Formula 1 driver, Sergio Pérez, shares his favorite spots to explore in the capital ahead of the highly anticipated Mexican Grand Prix. After a 23-year hiatus, the Mexican Grand Prix returned to Formula 1 with a bang in 2015. This comeback was particularly special for Pérez. Despite being born in Guadalajara, Pérez's achievements as Mexico's most successful Grand Prix driver have earned him adoration across the country. Growing up, Pérez tells BBC

Oct 25 (Reuters) - Nvidia (NVDA.O), opens new tab, surpassed Apple (AAPL.O), opens new tab to temporarily claim the title of the world's most valuable company on Friday, driven by unprecedented demand for its advanced AI-focused chips, pushing its stock to record levels. Nvidia’s market capitalization briefly peaked at $3.53 trillion, nudging past Apple's $3.52 trillion, according to data from LSEG. By the end of the trading day, Nvidia closed 0.8% higher, giving it a valuation of

Cyclone Dana struck the coastal state of Odisha in eastern India on Thursday night, with sustained winds reaching up to 110 km/h (68 mph), the India Meteorological Department reported. It is anticipated that gusts may intensify to around 121 km/h (75 mph). Authorities in Odisha and West Bengal scrambled overnight, evacuating hundreds of thousands of people from vulnerable coastal areas as trees were felled and buildings destroyed. Mukesh Mahaling, Odisha’s health minister, informed AFP that

Мексика часто входить до переліку найнебезпечніших для туристів країн світу, проте, попри це, вона продовжує приваблювати дедалі більше відвідувачів. Тому не варто дивуватися, що саме тут можна знайти найкращий бар світу за версією 2024 року. За даними нещодавнього рейтингу World's 50 Best Bars, звання найкращого бару цього року отримав Handshake Speakeasy, розташований у самому серці Мехіко. Минулого року цей заклад займав друге місце, а нині піднявся на першу сходинку. Бар знаходиться у

The approaching winter promises to put immense strain on Ukraine’s already weary population, now enduring its third year of war. Russia has systematically undermined Ukraine’s energy framework, targeting power stations, electrical substations, and storage facilities in a deliberate assault. Winter in Ukraine sees temperatures routinely dip below freezing, placing extraordinary demand on an already weakened power grid. Cities near the frontlines, like Kharkiv, will especially suffer; since

Streetlights flickered rhythmically outside the window, casting fleeting shadows over our faces as our train journeyed alongside the River Seine near Choisy-le-Roi. We had left Paris’s Gare d’Austerlitz around ten minutes earlier. Boarding the Intercité de Nuit at 9:40 PM, we were scheduled to reach the Spanish border just after 10:00 AM, with plans to connect to a Barcelona-bound train. While it’s feasible to make the trip from London in a day, my husband and I decided to extend the

Las Vegas will soon lose its status as the only city with a giant, illuminated Sphere. Officials from Sphere Entertainment Co. and Abu Dhabi’s tourism sector have unveiled plans to introduce a similar spherical venue in Abu Dhabi. This new development was announced on Tuesday and will highlight multimedia entertainment in much the same way as its Las Vegas counterpart. The venture supports the broader goals of the United Arab Emirates’ capital under its Tourism Strategy 2030, which seeks to

Chicken eggs are a staple in many dishes. To ensure these meals are both delicious and safe for consumption, it’s essential to follow proper food storage guidelines. However, many Ukrainians are influenced by myths about eggs, often leading to improper storage practices. Learn how to keep your eggs fresh for the longest time possible. How to Store Eggs Without a Refrigerator Different countries have varying recommendations for how long and at what temperature eggs should be stored. For

BERLIN (AP) — Even across the Atlantic in Germany, President Joe Biden can’t entirely escape discussions about Donald Trump. On Friday, the U.S. president convened with European partners behind closed doors to address Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine and escalating tensions in the Middle East. With the U.S. election nearing in just weeks, and a tight race between Biden and Trump, there are concerns that a potential Trump victory could disrupt the alliances Biden aims to hand over to his

Liam Payne was first noticed in the pop world as a 14-year-old with big dreams when he auditioned for The X Factor in 2008. Before stepping onto the stage for the first time, he admitted with his Wolverhampton accent and trademark fringe, "I probably should be focusing on my schoolwork, but singing is all I think about." "It’s a dream I want more than anything.” His confident rendition of Fly Me To The Moon charmed the judges, and even more so when he cheekily winked at Cheryl

The lead actor of a controversial new Donald Trump biopic has remarked that the former president "should be thankful" for presenting a "nuanced, three-dimensional portrayal" of his life. American actor Sebastian Stan steps into the role of Trump in The Apprentice, a film that delves into the mogul’s early days as a real estate figure in New York City. Trump has threatened to initiate legal actions against the film's creators, dismissing it as "fabricated and

The European Union will not be able to recover any of the €150 million (£125 million) it provided to Tunisia, even though suspicions are mounting that some of the money has been linked to human rights violations, including accusations that it funded security forces involved in abusing migrant women. The European Commission awarded the funds to Tunisia’s government as part of a contentious migration and development deal. At the time, there were growing concerns that Tunisia was becoming more

Незабаром мобільний застосунок "Резерв+" отримає нові можливості. Про це розповіла заступниця міністра оборони з питань цифрових трансформацій Катерина Черногоренко. За її словами, в найближчому майбутньому буде додана функція онлайн-рекрутингу, а також можливість оформлення відстрочки для чоловіків призовного віку. “Ми створили найзручніший сервіс для взаємодії військовозобов'язаних із державою. Невдовзі з’являться функції відстрочок та онлайн-рекрутингу,” — написала

BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, Oct 11 (Reuters) - Two U.N. peacekeepers were injured by an Israeli attack near a watchtower in southern Lebanon on Friday, according to Israel's military, as explosions once again rocked the peacekeepers' primary base in the area within a 48-hour period during an ongoing clash between Israeli forces and Hezbollah. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, along with Western nations, denounced the assault. The U.N. peacekeeping mission, UNIFIL, referred to the

A Ukrainian journalist who garnered critical acclaim for her recounts of life under Russian occupation has tragically passed away while detained in Russia. Victoria Roshchyna, 27, was a freelance reporter contributing to notable Ukrainian news platforms, including Ukrainska Pravda and Hromadske Radio, as well as the US-supported Radio Liberty. Roshchyna disappeared last August while reporting from territories in Ukraine under Russian control. In May, Russia’s Ministry of Defence acknowledged in