Australian Researchers Use Satellites to Spot Beach Plastic from Space 🌍♻️
Aussie scientists develop BPDI, a satellite tool to detect plastic waste on beaches from space! 🚀🌊
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My Choice Was Right 🌟: Urumqi’s Story in ‘Darkness Over Urumqi’ Doc
Urumqi native, Niu Baojun, shares his story in CGTN\u2019s new documentary ‘Darkness Over Urumqi: The July 5 Riots’, reflecting on his choice to stay after the 2009 unrest.
UN Votes Overwhelmingly Against U.S. Embargo on Cuba 🌍✊
The UN overwhelmingly votes against the U.S. embargo on Cuba, urging an end to decades-old sanctions. Is it time for change? 🌍✊
Yao Ming Steps Down as Chinese Basketball Association President 🏀
Basketball icon Yao Ming steps down as president of the Chinese Basketball Association, ushering in a new era with Guo Zhenming as the new chief.
Malaysia Unites to Save Forest Biodiversity Through Reforestation Efforts 🌳
One-third of the world’s tree species face extinction, but Malaysians are uniting to restore native forests through reforestation, stabilizing local ecosystems and protecting biodiversity.
🌏 China Reaffirms UN Support: Wang Yi Meets UNGA President Philemon Yang
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with UNGA President Philemon Yang in Beijing, reaffirming China’s support for the UN and discussing cooperation on global issues. 🇨🇳🤝🌍
Peace on the Horizon: Israel and Lebanon Eye Ceasefire Deal 🤝
Israel and Lebanon might agree to a ceasefire within days as both sides express optimism over a U.S.-proposed draft to end the ongoing clashes.
Spain’s Valencia Reels as Deadly Floods Take 95 Lives 🌊🇪🇸
At least 95 people lost their lives after torrential rains caused catastrophic floods in Valencia, Spain. Bridges and buildings were swept away, marking one of the deadliest floods in Spain’s history.
Onions Strike Back: McDonald’s E. coli Outbreak Sickens 90 Across the U.S.
An E. coli outbreak linked to slivered onions at McDonald’s has sickened 90 people across the U.S., with 27 hospitalized and one death. McDonald’s pulls onions and resumes Quarter Pounder sales after tests.
McDonald’s Onion Scare: E. coli Outbreak Hits 13 States
McDonald’s onions have been linked to an E. coli outbreak affecting 90 people across 13 U.S. states. Find out what’s happening and how McDonald’s is responding to the crisis.