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An escalating corruption scandal at Ukraine’s state nuclear operator Energoatom and the ongoing prosecution of former Ukrenergo chief Volodymyr Kudrytskyi are converging into a crisis that threatens Ukraine’s ability to weather Russian attacks on its grid. With Kyiv residents now enduring blackouts lasting 12 to 16 hours, the political turmoilContinue Reading

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Ukrainian military intelligence (HUR) released a video showing what it says was a sabotage operation that disrupted freight traffic on the Trans-Siberian Railway in Russia’s Khabarovsk Krai. The Trans-Siberian line moves military cargo across Russia, including weapons from abroad. HUR has carried out similar operations against rail lines, depots, andContinue Reading

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Americans are once again demanding higher standards for the food they eat, insisting that companies stop using chemicals known to harm health. But instead of listening to their customers, the world’s largest food and beverage companies have launched a “transparency” campaign — fronted by a longtime tobacco industry ally —Continue Reading

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Videos showed explosions across Kyiv as more than 400 Russian drones and a dozen missiles pounded Ukraine’s on Friday., Skip links Skip to Content Live Navigation menu News Africa Asia US & Canada Latin America Europe Asia Pacific Middle East Explained Opinion Sport Video Features Economy Human Rights Climate CrisisContinue Reading

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Researchers alleged AI was used to automate portions of the cyberattacks, a disturbing development., Researchers alleged AI was used to automate portions of the cyberattacks, a disturbing development that could expand the reach of AI-equipped hackers. A team of researchers has uncovered what they say is the first reported useContinue Reading

Climate change isn’t just reshaping our planet — it’s also shaking the very foundations of the economy, says sustainability expert Edmond Rhys Jones. He explores the massive gap between what science tells us about the climate crisis and how the economy measures its impact, advocating for economists to borrow tools from science (like simulations andContinue Reading

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China’s president says the two countries are like ‘family’, pledging to ‘strengthen strategic alignment’ with Thailand., China’s president says the two countries are like ‘family’, pledging to ‘strengthen strategic alignment’ with the Southeast Asian nation. Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged closer ties with Thailand during the first-ever visit toContinue Reading