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Border Block Causes Fresh Famine Risk for Traders

June 6, 2026

Leah Masika stood at the Mpondwe crossing, clutching a bundle of ripe plantains that had already begun to sweat in the humid heat. The trucks she worked with were stuck on either side of the Uganda‑Congo frontier, unable to move because authorities had shut the border to curb a feared Ebola outbreak

politics

Taiwan Looks to Drones for Better Defence Spending

June 6, 2026

Taiwan is being urged to change how it spends on defence, especially by a senior U. S. diplomat who visited Taipei last week. The main point is that money should be directed toward drones and other small, flexible weapons that can level the playing field against China. The island’s government has

politics

New Zealand Boosts Defense with $1. 5 Billion Helicopter Deal

June 6, 2026

The United States has cleared a $1. 5 billion contract for five MH‑60R Seahawk helicopters to New Zealand, a move that fits into the country’s plan to almost double its defense budget over the next eight years. This purchase, supplied by Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky division, will give Wellington a

sports

High School Stars Shine in June Awards

June 6, 2026

Readers on the city’s online portal chose this month’s standout athletes from local high schools, covering performances up to the end of May. Winners can now download and print their own certificates from a shared link, and they’re encouraged to send a photo of the award in use for the newspaper’s g

technology

Europe Moves Away From U. S. Tech: What Happens to Researchers?

June 6, 2026

Europe has begun to cut back on using software from U. S. companies. Scientists and students in the region are noticing a shift. The change is driven by concerns over privacy, data control and national security. The move means that European labs will look for local or open‑source tools. Th

environment

El Nino’s Heatwave: A Climate Wake‑Up Call

June 6, 2026

The world celebrated Environment Day with a reminder that the planet is heating up. The latest forecast from the World Meteorological Organization warns of a strong El Nino, likely to start between June and August and linger until at least November. The probability is high – 80 % for its onset and 9

weather

Federal Help Sought After Michigan’s Storm Chaos

June 6, 2026

Michigan’s governor has asked the federal government for disaster aid covering 43 counties that suffered heavy rain, rapid snowmelt and nine tornadoes from April 10 to 21. If the request is granted, money would go straight to people, businesses and local groups hit by the storms. The weather hit

politics

How a Smaller Nation Fights Back Against a Much Stronger Enemy

June 6, 2026

In a quiet neighborhood of Kharkiv, a city that has seen more than its share of destruction, 16-year-old Nastya remembers the day war came to her doorstep. It was February 2022, and Russian forces tried to take the city in a single push. The battle at School No. 134 lasted half a day, turning the ar

science

Finding the Best Fritillaria: A New Method to Tell Plant Sources Apart

June 6, 2026

Checking where natural health products come from isn’t just about labels. It’s about making sure what you take matches what’s promised on the package. Fritillaria ussuriensis Maxim, a plant used in teas and supplements, grows in different places, but not all versions have the same ingredients. Some

health

How Heart Device Use Changes Across Countries and Why It Matters

June 6, 2026

Different countries don’t give people the same access to life-saving heart devices. Across Europe and parts of Asia, some patients receive pacemakers, defibrillators, or special heart pumps quickly. Others wait months or never get them at all. This gap isn’t just about having hospitals nearby. It al

Border Block Causes Fresh Famine Risk for Traders

Taiwan Looks to Drones for Better Defence Spending

New Zealand Boosts Defense with $1. 5 Billion Helicopter Deal

High School Stars Shine in June Awards

Europe Moves Away From U. S. Tech: What Happens to Researchers?

El Nino’s Heatwave: A Climate Wake‑Up Call

Federal Help Sought After Michigan’s Storm Chaos

How a Smaller Nation Fights Back Against a Much Stronger Enemy

Finding the Best Fritillaria: A New Method to Tell Plant Sources Apart

How Heart Device Use Changes Across Countries and Why It Matters

El Nino’s Heatwave: A Climate Wake‑Up Call