Russia has raised fears it may plan a dangerous nuclear arms race in outer space just months after it reportedly obtained anti-satellite weapons. The country’s ambassador to the United Nations, Vassily Nebenzia, vetoed on April 24 a resolution sponsored by the US
A U.S.-led resolution that would prevent using nuclear weapons in outer space received dozens of co-sponsors, but Russia vetoed the measure amid reports it has deployed a weapon that can destroy satellites. “The detonation of a nuclear weapon in space would destroy
Brits face a holiday nightmare as a popular Italian holiday hotspot is set to ban ice cream and pizza after midnight. Milan’s city council has proposed a new law that would see the sale of all takeaway foods, including ice cream and
New legislation in Hong Kong has banned Styrofoam products and single-use plastic cutlery. Under the new law, single-use cutlery like forks, spoons, straws and plates cannot be sold or distributed to dine-in or takeaway customers. The goal of the regulation is to
Last-ditch efforts are taking place behind the scenes to persuade President Zelensky against introducing a draconian new law which would in effect ban the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC). At the forefront of the efforts is the Church of England led by Archbishop
The UK is set to ban the sale of wet wipes containing plastic to help protect the environment. Legislation will be introduced later this year to help prevent damaging plastic pollution and clean up waterways. Environment Secretary Steve Barclay said: “Wet wipes
The mayor of Marbella, a resort city in Spain’s Costa del Sol loved by British tourists, has provided an update on a much-criticised ban amid an ongoing drought affecting several parts of the country. Marbella, in the Malaga province part of the
MPs have been given 200,000 reasons to “listen to the voice of the people” and end the cruel ban on assisted dying, Dame Esther Rantzen has said. A petition started by the Daily Express surged past the latest signature milestone after becoming
Emiliano Martinez will miss the first leg of Aston Villa’s Europa Conference League semi-final with Olympiacos after his controversial penalty shootout antics in Lille last night (Thursday). The Argentine goalkeeper finished the night as the Villa hero, not only making a string
The British parliament has voted to outlaw smoking for future generations. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill, introduced and championed by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, is set to ban smoking for anyone born after 2009. It overwhelmingly passed a vote in the House