Trudeau says Trump is serious about wanting to annex Canada
“Our American friends understand that they need Canada for their economic security, they need Canada for their energy security and they need Canada for their national security,” the industry minister, François-Philippe Champagne, told AFP.
Portugal’s approach to drug decriminalisation: A model for the rest of the world?
Portugal’s success has sparked interest worldwide, with some countries considering or adopting elements of the Portuguese model. In 2020, Oregon became the first US state to decriminalise all drugs, citing Portugal’s example. However, the policy was reversed in 2024 after a surge in overdose deaths. Experts argue drug-related deaths were tied to the Fentanyl drug sweeping across the country together and the impact of the Covid pandemic, rather than the policy itself.
Saudi Arabia slams Netanyahu’s suggestion it should host Palestinian state
“These dangerous and irresponsible statements confirm the approach of the Israeli occupation forces in their disrespect for international and UN laws and treaties and the sovereignty of states,” said GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi.
How Do We Deal With Microplastics In The Ocean?
While this foam won’t single-handedly solve our ocean plastic crisis, it represents a promising direction in environmental remediation. The challenge now lies in scaling up production and developing practical deployment methods for real-world conditions. Developing the foam was step one—the next step involves figuring out how to actually put it to good use to sieve the oceans clean. Stopping plastic contamination at the source is of course the ideal, but for all the plastic that’s already out there, there’s still a lot to be done.
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