UK supermarkets face tomato shortages.

Supplies of some fruit and vegetables, including tomatoes, to UK supermarkets have been disrupted by poor weather in Europe and Africa. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) said that harvests had been hit by "difficult weather conditions". Numerous pictures of empty …

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EU lawmakers approve effective 2035 ban on new fossil fuel cars.

The European Parliament on Tuesday formally approved a law to effectively ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars in the European Union from 2035, aiming to speed up the switch to electric vehicles and combat climate change. The landmark rules will require that by 2035 ca…

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World Day of Social Justice - 20 February.

World Day of Social Justice is observed annually on February 20. The main goal of this day is to raise a voice against social injustice and to bring together diverse communities around the world in an effort to eradicate poverty, physical discrimination, gender inequalities…

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Ben Stokes surpassed Brendon McCullum's world record for number of sixes in Test cricket.

Ben Stokes surpassed Brendon McCullum's world record for number of sixes in Test cricket on the third day of England's match against New Zealand. Stokes arrived at the crease with England still in need of more runs to build their lead having lost Harry Brook and Joe …

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Spain approves paid menstrual leave.

The Spanish parliament on Thursday approved the creation of a sick leave for women suffering from incapacitating periods, becoming the first country in Europe to do so. The new bill creates the possibility for women to call in sick "in case of incapacitating menstruatio…

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Cabinet approval to develop Kandy into fully developed city.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s proposal to transform the historic city of Kandy into a well-planned, organized and developed city has received unanimous approval from the Cabinet of Ministers. To this end, the government intends to take measures to accelerate the Central …

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ASPI records massive gain in Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE).

The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange has recorded a massive gain of 233.97 points to close at 9,082.33 points at the end of trading today (Feb. 20). This is an increase of 2.64 percent. According to reports, the massive gain was recorded as a result…

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Biden makes surprise visit to Ukraine for first time.

President Joe Biden slipped into Kyiv on Monday for the first time since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine almost a year ago, demonstrating in dramatic personal fashion his commitment to the country and its struggle as the war enters an uncertain new phase. Th…

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Femke Bol breaks 41-year world record in the women’s indoor 400 meters.

Femke Bol broke one of the oldest records in track and field as she set a new world-best time of 49.26 seconds in the indoor 400 meters on Sunday (19). Bol, running in front of a home crowd at the Dutch Indoor Championships, beat Jarmila Kratochvílová’s world record of 49.59…

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A new ocean is being formed in Africa.

Geologists have confirmed that a new ocean is being created as the African continent is split in half. An international effort has revealed that a 35 miles long rift appeared in the Ethiopian deserts of the Far region in 2005 and is probably the start of a brand-new sea.  Th…

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Argentina reports new cases of bird flu in its territory.

Argentina confirmed on Saturday two new cases of bird flu detected in wild birds, three days after reporting the first findings of the disease in the South American region. Argentina, along with Uruguay - two important international agricultural producers - this week declare…

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Ghana footballer Christian Atsu’s body found under rubble in Turkey.

Ghana winger Christian Atsu has been found dead under the building where he lived in southern Turkey after last week’s huge earthquake, his Turkish agent said. Atsu had been missing since the Feb. 6 earthquake following the collapse of an apartment building in Hatay. He was …

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Anger and chaos formed outside banks in Nigera.

People in Nigeria have taken to sleeping outside banks. They want to be among the first in line to get notes from the cash machine once it is loaded up in the morning. A lack of newly designed naira notes has led to a cash shortage and a growing sense of anxiety among those …

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World Pangolin Day - 18 February.

World Pangolin Day is observed annually on the third Saturday in February, and this year it falls on February 18. This year Pangolin Day marks the 12th edition of the event. World Pangolin Day is an opportunity for pangolin enthusiasts to join together in raising awareness a…

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The Most Amazing Archaeology Discoveries of Egypt as of 2023.

For hundreds of years, Ancient Egypt has been a land full of mysteries and wonders, from the Great Pyramid of Giza to the mummies. It has always been a fascinating place for anthropologists and archaeologists alike to discover new things.  And in the first 30 days of this ye…

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Mysterious Discovery in Spain: Scientists Unearth a Coffin That Will Challenge European History.

In this ground-breaking episode of "Unexplained History," scientists make an astonishing discovery in Spain that will challenge European history as we know it. After months of careful excavation, the team uncovers a visigoth stone coffin that dates back centuries.…

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YouTube appoints Web3-friendly exec as new CEO.

Google-owned YouTube has appointed Web3-friendly exec Neal Mohan as its new CEO following the departure of Susan Wojcicki this week. Wojcicki stepped down from YouTube on Feb. 16 after nine years at the helm, outlining plans to start a “new chapter” focused on family, health…

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YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki is stepping down after nine years in the role.

In a blog post, she said she had "decided to start a new chapter focused on my family, health and personal projects I'm passionate about." YouTube's chief product officer, Neal Mohan, will take over as head of the Google-owned video platform. In her blog, sh…

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Air India in record order for new planes

Air India has ordered 470 new aircraft - a record for the aviation industry - as the carrier pushes to become bigger global player. Chairman N Chandrasekaran said the airline had its sights set on becoming "a world-class proposition". He said the orders from Europe&…

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Antarctica's Thwaites glacier at mercy of sea warmth increase.

Antarctic glaciers may be more sensitive to changes in sea temperature than was thought, new research shows. The British Antarctic Survey and the US Antarctic programme put sensors and an underwater robot beneath the vast Thwaites glacier to study melting. The size of Britain…

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The teenager who cycled from Alaska to Argentina

At just 17 years old, Liam Garner started his trip on the coast of the Arctic Ocean in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska and cycled the Pan-American highway. Watch and see how he fared doing 20,000 miles (32,186km), 14 countries and 527 days by himself and why he almost didn't make it…

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Egypt unearths a gold covered mummy.

Among the most recent archaeological finds in Egypt is a mummy that is covered in gold. Archaeologists have announced that they have discovered a mummy that is wrapped in gold leaf. It was also preserved within a coffin that has not been opened in 4,000 years. Experts believe…

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Saudi Arabia wins rights to host AFC Asian Cup 2027.

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) won the hosting of the 2027 Asian Nations Cup, for the first time in its history, since its inception in 1956. This came during the work of the 33rd Congress of the Asian Football Confed…

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Skeleton found in Italy Cave Yields Oldest Neanderthal DNA.

These molecules, which could be up to 170,000 years old, could one day help yield the most complete picture yet of Neanderthal life. The calcite-encrusted skeleton of an ancient human, still embedded in rock deep inside a cave in Italy, has yielded the oldest Neanderthal DNA…

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Global Tourism Resilience Day - 17 February.

The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution from Jamaica to declare the first-ever Global Tourism Resilience Day on 17th February 2023, in an effort to future-proof the sustainability of tourism. The move to mark the day annually was supported by more than …

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Virat Kohli score 25,000 runs in international cricket.

Virat Kohli became the sixth and the fastest batter in the world to score 25,000 runs across formats during the second Test against Australia, which India won by six wickets. He had come into his 492nd match overall with 52 runs needed to reach the milestone. He scored 44 r…

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World Bank President David Malpass to step down early.

World Bank President David Malpass plans to step down a year before his term is set to end, the organization announced Wednesday (15). Malpass will leave his position on June 30, the end of the World Bank’s fiscal year, after serving more than four years in the role. The Worl…

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Sri Lanka, India to sign power grid linking pact within two months.

Sri Lanka and India will sign a pact to link their power grids and start negotiations on an upgraded trade agreement within two months, a Sri Lankan diplomat said on Wednesday (15), as the island nation seeks a way out of its worst economic crisis in decades. India has provi…

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The US actress and model Raquel Welch dies.

The US actress and model Raquel Welch has died at the age of 82. Born Jo-Raquel Tejada, she was a divorced mother-of-two before returning to California to win her first acting break. She became an international sex symbol after her breakout role in the 1966 film One Million Y…

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Nikki Haley formally launches her 2024 presidential bid.

Former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley called on Republicans to move on from "stale ideas" and "faded names," a veiled swipe at her former boss Donald Trump, as she made her first stop on Wednesday in a campaign for the 2024 presidential nomination. The forme…

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