Norway on Tuesday launched a flagship carbon capture and storage (CCS) project, a technology seen as crucial to curbing climate change but struggling to find a viable economic model. Norway has presented Longship as the "world's first full-scale value chain" for capture and storage of carbon in the greenhouse gases that cause harmful climate change.
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Syria implements new swimwear rules. Public beaches and pools now require women to wear burkinis or modest attire. Private locations are exempt from this rule. The decree, issued by the interim government, sparks controversy. Some support the focus on modesty. Others criticise the control over personal choices. The rule raises questions about freedom and cultural values.
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At a White House event unveiling two massive flagpoles, US President Donald Trump repeatedly mocked the media. When asked about divisions among his supporters over a potential foreign war, he dismissed CNN network as irrelevant. He also dodged questions on Iran, and told reporters, “You’re not real people,” while praising nearby construction workers.
Vance Boelter was apprehended in Minnesota after a two-day search, suspected of fatally shooting state representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and attacking state senator John A Hoffman and his wife, Yvette. Authorities discovered a fake police vehicle with a manifesto listing lawmakers, Planned Parenthood locations, and organizations across multiple states.
Israel launched military operations against Iran, targeting nuclear sites and military camps, citing a growing threat. This action follows concerns over Iran's uranium enrichment activities, which are close to weapons-grade levels, despite Iran's insistence on peaceful purposes. The strikes have sparked global concern and heightened tensions in the region, potentially disrupting Iran's nuclear progress.
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