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The European Union (EU) can still strike a deal on a Russian oil embargo in the coming days or look to "other instruments" if no agreement is reached, Germany's Economy Minister Robert Habeck said at Group of Seven talks in Berlin on May 26. The EU executive European Commission proposed the embargo as the harshest sanction yet on Russia after its invasion of Ukraine . But talks have failed to produce a breakthrough so far, with Hungary, Moscow's closest ally in the EU, vetoing the move. Mr. Habeck said all EU countries had to reduce their oil dependency. "That includes Hungary. If you take that as the basis of discussion, then an agreement should be possible. If you include other topics into the question of an oil embargo it will be very, very difficult," he said. Also Read Explained | How dependent is Europe on Russia for its energy needs? "I know that intensive discussions are ongoing. In five days, we have the next EU Council, I assume that that is the … [Read more...] about European Union can agree Russia oil embargo or seek alternative: Germany

A group of protesters gathered peacefully Wednesday in front of one of Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump's New York City skyscrapers to protest his comment from January that he "could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody" without losing support from voters. About 40 people from the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence and other gun-control advocates gathered outside of the candidate's headquarters for the so called die-in demonstration. On the stretch in front of the building, they briefly laid down and covered themselves in white sheets to represent the 90 Americas who are killed by gun violence each day. Then they stood up and repeatedly chanted, "Ninety a day, no more, no way!" Some held signs that read, "Hey Trump, gun violence is not a joke," "Not one more [gun death]" and "Love Trumps hate." The entire event lasted just 10 minutes, but the participants said they hope Trump hears their message. "We don't think talking about killing people … [Read more...] about Anti-gun protesters stage “die-in” outside of Trump Tower

The first year of COVID-19 lockdown saw the highest incidences of persons dying of respiratory illnesses in a decade, the 2020 report on medical certification of cause of death (MCCD) compiled by the Registrar General of India (RGI) says. In 2020, as many as 1,81,160 deaths occurred due to respiratory diseases such as pneumonia, asthma and bronchitis, higher than 1,52,311 such deaths reported in 2019. The certified deaths are other than those caused by COVID-19 virus, also a respiratory disease that has been separately recorded in the report as “Deaths reported under Codes for Special Purposes (Covid 19 Deaths).” At 1,60,618 deaths, the report said that this newly introduced major group is the third leading cause group recording 8.9 % of the totalmedically certified deaths at national level. The Union Health Ministry, however reported 1.49 lakh COVID-19 deaths in 2020. The total number of deaths, from all causes, in 2020 was 81.2 lakh. The recent World Health Organisation’s … [Read more...] about In first year of lockdown, more died of other respiratory diseases than COVID-19

Oil prices rose on Thursday, extending a cautious rally this week on signs of tight supply while the European Union (EU) wrangles with Hungary over plans to ban imports from Russia, the world's second-largest crude exporter, after it invaded Ukraine. Brent crude futures gained 87 cents, or 0.8%, to $114.90 a barrel at 1001 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures climbed $1.02, or 0.9%, to $111.35 a barrel. A bigger-than-expected drawdown in U.S. crude inventories in the week to May 20, following soaring exports, buoyed the market on Wednesday. U.S. refiners picked up the pace of activity, boosting overall capacity use to the highest levels since before the pandemic. "The fundamental backdrop ... is getting price supportive as the driving season is approaching and will turn even more bullish once the EU sanctions on Russian oil sales are endorsed by all parties involved," PVM Oil's Tamas Varga said. European Council President Charles Michel on Wednesday said he was … [Read more...] about Oil climbs on tight supply, prospect of EU ban on Russian supply

A man is accused of strangling a woman he lived with before dying of a heart attack as he tried to bury her in their back garden. Joseph Anthony McKinnon was found dead at his home in Trenton, USA by police who were called after witnesses spotted an "unresponsive male" in the garden. The 60-year-old, who officers say likely died of a heart attack, was found close to a second body which had been dumped in a freshly dug makeshift grave. Officers from Edgefield County said their investigation confirmed the dead woman to be 65-year-old Patricia Ruth Dent, who lived with Mr McKinnon. A post mortem revealed that she died by strangulation. The sheriff said: “Mr McKinnon then bound her and wrapped her in trash bags before putting her in the previously dug pit." Evidence gathered at the scene along with statements from witnesses are helping investigators to build a timeline. Sheriff’s officials believe Mr McKinnon attacked the woman in their home. In Australia, a man is on trial … [Read more...] about Man dies of heart attack while digging grave to bury woman he strangled

A runner died from a heart attack as 22,000 took part in the Brooklyn Half-Marathon in sweltering conditions . A further 15 people needed hospital treatment as the humidity reached 83% - unseasonably warm for this time of year. The New York Post reports that the man collapsed and died yesterday morning shortly after finishing the gruelling 13 mile race. He has not yet been identified. It's thought the man possibly suffered a cardiac arrest at roughly 9am and was taken to Coney Island Hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to the the New York City Police Department (NYPD). ( Image: ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA) The runner was reported to have collapsed after finishing the race, according to the New York Road Runners club (NYRR) which held the event. The runner fell on the boardwalk, a source said. The race, which took the 22,000 runners from the Brooklyn Museum through Prospect Park to the Coney Island boardwalk, was held under unseasonably warm conditions. … [Read more...] about Runner dies and 15 taken to hospital after half marathon in 83% humidity

Hypertension or high blood pressure is one of the most concerning health issues around the globe. It is a state in which the blood pressure level rises to extreme levels causing severe complications such as kidney diseases and heart attack. These complications have become a leading cause of premature death in parts of world including India. High blood pressure can be caused by a range of reasons including obesity, stress, and diabetes among others. https://www.webmd.com/ People, whose intake of minerals like potassium, magnesium, and calcium is insufficient, are also at greater risk of developing hypertension. Moreover, if your family members are suffering from high blood pressure, then you are also likely to experience the same. https://www.cdc.gov/bloodpressure/about.htm Experts suggest that it is possible that you may be suffering from high blood pressure without even knowing it. This is because hypertension doesn’t have any symptoms and doctors advise patients to monitor … [Read more...] about Look for These Symptoms that can be a Sign of High Blood Pressure

Many tourists who visit wildlife parks are often spotted getting clicked with different animals. They are always usually under the supervision of the park authorities. However, in a recent scary incident, a woman ended up holding one of the most venomous animals on her palm, unknowingly. The sea creature, which is not commonly seen, has been identified as the blue-ringed octopus. As per a report in The Mirror , the incident has been shared by a TikTok user named @Kaylinmarie21. In the clip, she has described how she was unaware of the capabilities of the tiny animal. The video shows the brown body and dark circles octopus, calmly placed on the woman’s palm. She had done this to click pictures with the animal as a part of one of the popular touristy things. The enthusiastic traveller, after the entire episode, out of curiosity googled about the animal, only to realise that it carries enough venom to kill 26 adult humans within minutes. She has also mentioned in her video that … [Read more...] about Woman Takes Photo in Bali Without Realising She’s Holding One of World’s Most Dangerous Animals

Since the last annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, the course of history has changed dramatically. Russia invaded Ukraine, shaking the European Union, which was established to prevent war from returning to the continent, to its very core. Even when the fighting stops, as it eventually must, the situation will never revert to the status quo ante . Indeed, the Russian invasion may turn out to be the beginning of World War III, and our civilisation may not survive it. The invasion of Ukraine did not come out of the blue. The world has been increasingly engaged over the past half-decade, or longer, in a struggle between two diametrically opposed systems of governance: open society and closed society. Let me define the differences as simply as I can. In an open society, the role of the state is to protect the freedom of the individual; in a closed society, the role of the individual is to serve the rulers of the state. Other issues that concern all humanity – … [Read more...] about We must defeat Putin – the fate of civilisation depends on it

Rishi Sunak has refused to rule out a further emergency cost-of-living package next year despite alarm among some Tories at the impact on the public finances of the latest measures. The Chancellor responded to weeks of mounting pressure over soaring energy bills with the announcement of a £21 billion giveaway to households, partly paid for by a £5 billion levy on the profits of oil and gas companies. In the Commons on Thursday he told MPs the Government could not “sit idly by” while families across the country struggled to make ends meet. However there was anger from some Conservatives , who said the “windfall tax” on the energy giants – which Labour had been pressing for since the start of the year – was “throwing red meat to socialists”. There were also concerns that a £400 discount on energy bills for every household in the country, regardless of how well off they are, would further fuel inflation which is already heading towards 10%. Recommended … [Read more...] about Sunak refuses to rule out new cost-of-living support next year