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UK SCIENTISTS TURN PLASTIC WASTE INTO PARACETAMOL USING ENGINEERED BACTERIA

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Fri 27 June 2025: Scientists in the UK have successfully converted plastic waste into the painkiller paracetamol using genetically modified bacteria, offering a potential solution to both plastic pollution and fossil fuel dependence. Researchers from the University of Edinburgh developed a method to break down PET plastics—commonly used in bottles and food packaging—and produce paracetamol from the resulting material. […]

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GOOGLE’S AI VIDEO TOOL AMPLIFIES FEARS OF AN INCREASE IN MISINFORMATION

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Fri 27 June 2025: Experts say Veo 3 makes it very easy to make fake videos that can spread false news.  In both Tehran and Tel Aviv, residents have faced heightened anxiety in recent days as the threat of missile strikes looms over their communities. Alongside the very real concerns for physical safety, there is growing alarm over […]

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TURKEY IS STEPPING UP ITS INFLUENCE IN WEST AFRICA – WHAT’S BEHIND ITS BID FOR SOFT POWER

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Fri 27 June 2025: Turkey is stepping up its influence in west Africa as the geopolitical and economic landscape in the region shifts. In Senegal, the state-owned Turkish Petroleum Corporation has entered a key partnership in the oil and gas sector. Meanwhile, Karpowership, a company providing electricity via floating power plants, now supplies energy to eight African countries. But […]

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SNOW, FLOODS AND DANGEROUS ROADS: SOUTH AFRICA GRIPPED BY WINTER STORM

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Thu 26 June 2025: The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has urged drivers to remain extremely cautious as harsh weather conditions continue to impact parts of the Eastern Cape, Western Cape, and Northern Cape. This follows a warning from the South African Weather Service (SAWS) earlier this week, advising that a strong cold front would […]

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TESLA SALES CONTINUE TO PLUMMET IN EU AMID RISING COMPETITION

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Thu 26 June 2025: Tesla’s sales in Europe dropped 40.5% in May on a yearly basis, data showed that was released Wednesday by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA).​​​​​​​ Billionaire Elon Musk’s US-based electric vehicle company sold 8,729 units in May in the EU, ACEA’s report showed, while the figure was at 14,682 in May […]

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DOPAMINE CAN MAKE IT HARD TO PUT DOWN OUR PHONE OR ABANDON THE ONLINE SHOPPING CART. HERE’S WHY

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Thu 26 June 2025: Ever find yourself unable to stop scrolling through your phone, chasing that next funny video or interesting post? Or maybe you’ve felt a rush of excitement when you achieve a goal, eat a delicious meal, or fill your online shopping cart. Why do some experiences feel so rewarding, while others leave […]

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UN WARNS AGAINST RETURN TO ‘DARK AGES’ AS CHILDREN SUFFER RECORD VIOLATIONS IN CONFLICT ZONES

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Thu 26 June 2025: The UN’s top official for children and armed conflict issued a stark warning on Wednesday to the Security Council, urging immediate action to protect children amid surging violence in conflict zones, particularly in the Gaza Strip. “The year 2024 witnessed an unprecedented escalation of violence against children, as well as a […]

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GERMANY LAUNCHES MAJOR OPERATION TARGETING HATE SPEECH ON THE WEB

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Wed 25 June 2025: Police in Germany have launched a nationwide operation targeting suspected authors of online hate speech and incitement, according to information obtained by dpa. More than 170 operations are planned, coordinated by the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA). The suspects are accused of incitement to hatred and insulting politicians, among other things. The investigations focus on […]

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