Microplastics in soil pose global threat by acting like ‘Trojan horse’ to deliver toxins
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Exclusive: Plastic surfaces form hotspots with an increase of antibiotic-resistant genes, study finds Microplastics act like a “Trojan horse” delivering pollutants, pesticides and bacteria through the soil, a five-year multinational research project has found.
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Pakistan reiterated its commitment to a defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkiye. This agreement mandates collective deterrence against any armed attack on members. Saudi Arabia reported intercepting a Houthi drone near Mecca, which the Houthis denied.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
Donald Trump reacted angrily Wednesday to an EU proposal to make Canada its first “associate member”, a move that could foster closer ties on tech, defence and energy.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
Asian nations began pilot voyages over a decade ago to find routes to Europe and the Middle East that were faster and less vulnerable to chokepoints. The ongoing war has added impetus to those efforts.
A European Union-backed court has convicted former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci of four counts of war crimes during Kosovo's war for independence from Serbia…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by ABC News
US president responds as Mark Carney seeks to move closer to Europe and diversify defence ties Europe live – latest updates Donald Trump has threatened the EU with “serious tariffs” and a halt to trade after the bloc proposed making Canada its first…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Guardian