French election: far-right government blocked as Le Pen’s alliance pushed into third place, says exit poll: And so it did not come to pass. For all the expectation – and yes, fear among some in France and around the world – the far-right appears to have failed in its bid to gain a majority in …
More than a third of people don’t know they have dementia – what to do if you suspect your partner has the condition: LightField Studios/Shutterstock Around 36% of people in England with dementia are unaware they have the condition, according to a new report from the Dementia Commission. The report suggests things health and care …
Sails and satellite navigation could cut shipping industry’s emissions by up to a third: A cargo vessel with Flettner rotors – a modern equivalent to sails. Norsepower, Author provided In the vast expanse of the world’s oceans, a transformation is underway. The international shipping sector, made up of thousands of massive cargo ships laden with …
Economic Freedom Fighters became South Africa’s third largest political party in just 10 years. What’s behind its electoral success: South Africa is drawing nearer to a landmark national general election in 2024. Based on recent electoral trends and opinion polls, the governing African National Congress (ANC) is expected to drop below 50% of the national …
Nearly a third of Nigerians don’t have access to a basic supply of water. This is partly because of loopholes in a law: Access to clean water is a major issue in Nigeria. Getty Images Water, sanitation and hygiene facilities are essential for health and welfare. Providing them is one of the core duties of …
The UK spent a third of its international aid budget on refugees in the UK – what it’s paying for, and why it’s a problem: A third of the UK’s international aid budget was spent supporting refugees in the UK in 2022. A new report by the Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) details the …
Plastic fibres stunt growth in mussels by more than a third – here’s why this is a concern: Tiny pieces of plastic litter have a harmful impact on marine animals, including mussels. Popova Tetiana/Shutterstock Plastic pollution poses a threat to marine wildlife. The plastic bags, bottles and straws that we see strewn across beaches have …
Planting more trees could reduce premature deaths in European cities by a third – new research: Amsterdam, Netherlands. Planting trees in urban areas can reduce the impacts of urban heat islands. Dutch_Photos/Shutterstock Urban development leads to fewer shaded areas and more heat-absorbing paved surfaces. Cities tend to be warmer than their rural surroundings as a …
COVID booster vaccines: how a third dose may help vulnerable people ‘level up’ their immunity: Supamotion/Shutterstock COVID vaccines call our immune systems to action, generating antibodies which fight against any contact we have with the virus. Antibodies help to reduce the effects of an infection or even prevent it altogether. Scientists have estimated that vaccination …
Our third COVID Christmas – here’s how things might play out: Elena Shashkina/Shutterstock The UK is now approaching its third Christmas of the COVID pandemic. And this year feels different. There’s little question we’re in a better position compared with 2020 and 2021. In 2020, Christmas plans were significantly curtailed, with a range of restrictions …
China: Xi Jinping poised for a third term with no plans to relinquish power any time soon: It is a certainty that the Chinese president, Xi Jinping, will be confirmed in office at the 20th Congress of the Chinese Communist Party, currently being held in Beijing. At 69, Xi is also tipped to become the …
South Africa in the news: Covid: third case of Omicron variant in Sardinia, the first in Cagliari: It concerns a woman from Cagliari who arrived from London, the two precedents were those of the passenger who returned after a trip to South Africa who traveled on the Rome-Alghero flight and a close …: “South Africa” …
South Africa in the news: RedHill Biopharma Reports Operational Highlights and Third Quarter 2021 Financial Results: The study plans to test for the Omicron variant. Further to announcing in September 2021 that South Africa had joined the U.S. in approving the Phase 2/3 study, along with the expansion to additional …: “South Africa” – BingNews …
South Africa in the news: Kinetiko Energy spuds third well of Korhaan drilling program in South Africa: Crucially, the three new wells — if successfully completed — have the potential to become producing pilot wells in a nation that is …: “South Africa” – BingNews UK facing alcohol-free Christmas as supply chain crisis delays deliveries …
South Africa in the news: Tuniu Announces Unaudited Third Quarter 2021 Financial Results: Tuniu Corporation (NASDAQ: TOUR) (“Tuniu” or the “Company”), a leading online leisure travel company in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, …: “South Africa” – BingNews England v South Africa: The Springbok moniker endures …
Shipping emissions must fall by a third by 2030 and reach zero before 2050 – new research: The shipping sector is in urgent need of decarbonisation. pxhere.com International shipping is a crucial part of the global economy – 90% of the world’s trade is transported by sea. But almost all ships use fossil fuels, and …
South Africa in the news: Inseego Reports Third Quarter 2021 Financial Results: Inseego Corp. (Nasdaq: INSG) (the “Company”), a leader in 5G and intelligent IoT device-to-cloud solutions, today reported its results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2021. The Company …: “South Africa” – BingNews T20 WC: Whole squad effort needed to win big …
South Africa in the news: Jazz at The Third Eye 22-30 October: Jazz at the Third Eye is a multi-media project exploring Glasgow’s visionary arts centre, launching this weekend. As a young man working in Glasgow City Centre in the early 1980s, the Third Eye …: “South Africa” – BingNews Proteas need to rely on …