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EU scientists have stated that this year is expected to be the warmest in 125,000 years.

BRUSSELS —  According to European Union scientists, this year is highly likely to be the warmest in the past 125,000 years. Recent data indicated that last month was the hottest October on record in that time frame. In October, the…

Polish truck drivers are currently protesting by blocking border crossings into Ukraine.

Polish truck drivers continued their road blockades at three border crossings with Ukraine on Tuesday for the second consecutive day. The truckers claim that their Ukrainian colleagues have an unjust advantage due to regulations implemented during Russia’s conflict with Ukraine….

Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy promises that Ukraine will become a member of the European Union.

On Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy promised that his nation will eventually join the European Union. This statement was made one day prior to the release of a report on Wednesday evaluating the country’s progress towards EU membership. The European…

The tension between the US and China may prove advantageous for APEC countries.

Several countries in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation group could benefit from the recent trend of American businesses relocating their production from China to nations with strong ties to the United States. VOA reporter Jessica Stone provides an explanation for this…

Gray wolves have recently taken up residence in California’s Sequoia National Forest.

After being absent for a century, gray wolves have made a comeback in California’s forests. While this news is exciting for some wildlife experts, farmers and ranchers are concerned about the potential threat the wolves pose to their animals. Reporting…

There has been a significant increase in the number of newborns in the United States diagnosed with syphilis in 2022.

NEW YORK —  Concerned by a recent increase in instances of syphilis in infants, American health authorities are urging for heightened preventative actions. This includes promoting testing for the sexually transmitted illness among millions of women and their partners of…

African companies are managing trade with both the United States and China.

African officials are advocating for an extension of a beneficial U.S. trade policy that grants them unrestricted entry to the U.S. market until 2025. Kate Bartlett interviewed U.S. trade envoy Katherine Tai at the yearly African Growth and Opportunity Act…

Images of the star-filled universe in Euclidean space inspire a mission to explore the mysterious “Dark Universe”.

PARIS —  On Tuesday, European astronomers unveiled the initial pictures captured by the recently launched Euclid space telescope. This telescope has been specifically engineered to unravel the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy, which are believed to constitute 95%…

The Australian leader praises the significant meeting with the President of China in Beijing.

SYDNEY —  Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, extended an invitation to Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit Canberra following a successful summit in Beijing. Albanese is the first Australian prime minister to visit mainland China since 2016, following years…

Why Sweden Going Smoke-Free May Not be Such Good ‘Snus’

Gothenburg, Sweden —  Sweden is on track to be the first smoke-free country in Europe, largely due to the widespread use of snus, a form of moist snuff that is inserted under the upper lip. However, there are concerns that…