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London, UK: In a move to support Brazil’s efforts to protect the Amazon rainforest, Britain has pledged to contribute approximately $100 million to the Brazilian government’s environmental fund. The South American country has been ramping up its efforts to safeguard Amazon under its new leadership, and this commitment from Britain is expected to bolster those efforts. Ahead of King Charles III’s coronation, British Prime Minister Mr. Rishi Sunak and Brazil’s President Mr. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva met in London on 5th May 2023 and announced a significant contribution of approximately $100 million to the Amazon Fund. The new Brazilian…

London, UK: After a wait of 70 years, the coronation of King Charles III is finally taking place. The preparations for the historic event are in full swing, with the king and the queen consort getting ready for their carriage ride to Westminster Abbey. The coronation, a grand ceremony steeped in tradition and pomp, is one of the most significant events in the history of the British monarchy. The last coronation was held in 1953 when Queen Elizabeth II was crowned at Westminster Abbey. King Charles III, the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II, ascended to the throne in 2022…

United States: Adidas claims that its separation from Mr. Kanye West is negatively affecting its business, with sales in North America suffering as a result. Last year, the renowned designer and rapper, also known as Mr. Ye, made anti-Semitic remarks on social media, which resulted in the sportswear giant severing its connections with him. The Yeezy brand, designed by West, included trainers that were sold by the sportswear giant Adidas. According to the company, the termination of its partnership with West resulted in a $472 million decrease in sales during the first quarter of this year. In general, the company’s…

Myanmar: Myanmar’s military junta has commuted the death sentences of 38 individuals as part of an amnesty that saw more than 2,000 political prisoners released. The country’s human rights commission welcomed the decision to commute the death sentences to life imprisonment and the release of political prisoners in a brief statement published in the state-run Global New Light of Myanmar. The statement expressed hope that similar positive steps would continue in the future. The commission did not provide details on the prisoners whose sentences were commuted. Myanmar’s military has been using violent force to suppress opposition to its rule since seizing…

Canada: Canada and China are once again at odds over allegations of attempted interference in Canadian politics by Beijing. This has led to Ottawa summoning China’s ambassador to address the matter. The recent incident is the latest development in an ongoing diplomatic feud between the two countries. Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Ms. Mélanie Joly announced that the country had summoned Beijing’s ambassador in response to allegations that China had attempted to interfere in its elections and intimidate a Canadian politician. While China denies the allegations, Canada is considering taking retaliatory measures. During a tense exchange with opposition member Mr. Michael…

Europe: A new study has found that invertebrates that live in the cool meltwater rivers of the European Alps could lose their habitat and face extinction due to the rapid melting of the mountain range’s glaciers caused by climate change. These animals are often overlooked but play a crucial role in alpine ecosystems. The researchers examined data from 30 years of studies on the melting rate of the Alps’ glaciers and how this impacts river flows over time. They focused on how past changes have affected 15 species of invertebrates, including midges and stoneflies, that are adapted to living in…

New York, US: British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has won a major victory in a high-profile copyright case after a jury in New York ruled that he was not liable for copyright infringement. The closely-watched case centred on allegations that Sheeran had ripped off Marvin Gaye’s Let’s Get It On. The verdict will be seen as a triumph for recording artists and has been hailed as a victory for creative freedom. The case had threatened to force Sheeran out of the music industry. Prior to the verdict, he had claimed that he would quit the industry if he lost the case,…

United States: The White House has told the CEOs of US AI giants that they have a “moral” responsibility to protect society from the potential dangers of artificial intelligence. The CEOs of Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic attended the two-hour meeting about the development and regulation of AI at the invitation of US Vice President Kamala Harris. The meeting, which lasted two hours, focused on the development and regulation of AI and included a “candid and constructive conversation” on the necessity for tech firms to be more transparent with the government about their AI technology. Additionally, the discussion focused on ensuring…

South Africa: As King Charles III prepares for his coronation on 6th May 2023, some South Africans are calling for the return of the world’s largest diamond, the Star of Africa, which is set in the royal sceptre he will hold. The diamond, which was extracted from the Cullinan mine in South Africa over a century ago, has been a subject of controversy for many years, with some in South Africa arguing that it should be returned to its country of origin. The debate over the diamond’s ownership adds another layer of complexity to the already complex relationship between the…

Ukraine: Russia has accused Ukraine of attempting to assassinate President Mr. Vladimir Putin through a drone strike on the Kremlin that allegedly occurred overnight on 3rd May 2023. The accusation, which is viewed as an extraordinary and serious allegation, has been strongly refuted by officials in Kyiv. The incident has further strained tensions between the two nations, which have been at odds over a range of issues since the annexation of Crimea in 2014. According to the Kremlin, an attempted drone attack on the official residence of Mr. Vladimir Putin was thwarted and the drones were destroyed. Footage that circulated…