Reuters News - Page 37

February 29, 2024

UN delegates table proposal to 'reflect sun's rays back into space' as opponents cite health risks

The United Nations Environment Assembly decided not to add more research into solar radiation modification that sends the sun's rays back into space to combat climate change.

February 28, 2024

Palestinian hunger crisis continues as destroyed bakeries struggle to reopen

Bread bakeries in Gaza City are destroyed, forcing families to salvage the few loaves they can make themselves. One wheelchair-bound civilian said, "We're living in famine."

February 28, 2024

Antarctica struck with bird flu as scientists say illness has hit the mainland for the first time

Antarctica scientists confirmed the bird flu has reached the mainland after dead birds tested positive. Concerns over the virus spreading due to tight colonies continue.

February 28, 2024

New Zealand officials appeal world-first tobacco ban

Tobacco banning rules were appealed in New Zealand after officials said the law to lessen tobacco accessibility and discourage usage should be approached differently.

February 26, 2024

Argentine province threatens to cut country's energy supply in dispute with President Milei

Argentine President Milei's government held back about $16 million from the province of Chubut, citing debt the region owed, so Chubut threatened to cut the country's energy supply.

February 26, 2024

EU agriculture ministers meet to discuss widespread European farmer protests

After weeks of angry farmer protests, agricultural ministers from across the European Union are meeting in Brussels on Feb. 26 to discuss the unrest.

February 26, 2024

Mauritius allows cruise ship to dock after tests confirmed no cholera was found onboard

Over 3,000 passengers were isolated on a Norwegian cruise ship off the coast of Mauritius before tests confirmed no bacterial disease was being spread throughout the boat.

February 26, 2024

Mexican former mayor Sheinbaum holds strong lead in race for Mexico's presidency, new poll shows

One candidate for President of Mexico is holding a lead ahead of the campaign start, per a new poll. Former mayor Claudia Sheinbaum is also a close ally of the current president.

February 26, 2024

68 child deaths linked to contaminated cough syrup as Uzbek officials sentence 23

A court sentenced 23 central Asian individuals to prison after connecting the employees' medicine production company with children deaths from cough syrup.

February 26, 2024

Gaza children struggle with food shortage, resort to eating bird food while waiting for aid deliveries

Children in Gaza continue to struggle when looking for their next meal as some have resorted to eating bird and donkey food, every two days. One mother shared her struggle with feeding her baby.