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Spain records hottest and driest April on record

Washington Post Drought-stricken Spain says last month was the hottest and driest April since records began in 1961 https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/08/spain-climate-drought-rain-farmers/dc9cd7d6-ed91-11ed-b67d-a219ec5dfd30_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

Tyson Foods Reports Loss, Cuts Revenue Outlook

Wall Street Journal The Springdale, Ark.-based company posted a loss of $97 million in the period ended April 1, compared with net income of $829 million a year earlier. https://www.wsj.com/articles/tyson-foods-reports-loss-cuts-revenue-outlook-for-the-year-c824e501

Ukraine to boast one of world’s best air defence systems when it receives everything partners promised – Air Force official

Pravda Ukraine Ukraine will have one of the best air defence systems in the world as soon as it receives all of the promised equipment from its international partners. Source: Colonel Yurii Ihnat, spokesperson of the Air Forces of Ukraine, at the briefing on 8 May Quote: “Ukraine is a big state with much to…

In wake of Buffett remarks, Taiwan to step up publicity: Official

Taipei, May 8 (CNA) Taiwan will do more to let the world know that it is safe and stable, an economic official said Monday after Warren Buffett indicated he cut his stake in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) because of geopolitical reasons. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202305080015

Coronavirus: more than half of Hongkongers willing to stick with preventive measures, but most reluctant to get booster shots

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chinese University study shows most interviewees consistently backed practices such as wearing masks in public places, using alcohol-based sanitisers. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3219828/coronavirus-more-half-hongkongers-willing-stick-preventatives-measures-most-reluctant-get-booster?utm_source=rss_feed

Underwhelming Chinese Stock Markets Show Concern Over Recovery

Wall Street Journal China’s stocks have underperformed this year as questions linger on the durability of the country’s economic rebound. https://www.wsj.com/articles/underwhelming-chinese-stock-markets-show-concern-over-recovery-a293a837

The ‘most hippie’ town in Washington town bans drugs after spike in overdoses

Fox News A town once deemed “most hippie” in Washington recently outlawed drug use after a spike in fentanyl overdoses that included the death of a 5-year-old girl. Edwin Williams, a city council member in Bellingham, Washington, said overdoses became so commonplace in his city that one dead body was left on a bench for…

Ukraine Downs Dozens of Drones Over Kyiv in Russian Air Assault

Wall Street Journal The heavy attack came as Moscow seeks to wear down Ukraine’s air defenses ahead of Kyiv’s planned offensive and follows a string of assaults on Russian territory. https://www.wsj.com/articles/ukraine-downs-dozens-of-drones-over-kyiv-in-russian-air-assault-16180460

“European tradition”: Ukrainian parliament to consider idea of marking Victory Day on 8 May as soon as possible

Pravda Ukraine The Verkhovna Rada (the Ukrainian parliament) at its next plenary session will consider President Zelenskyy’s proposal to mark the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in World War II (1939-1945) annually on 8 May. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/8/7401173/

Russia blocks Black Sea Grain Initiative’s work again

Pravda Ukraine On Monday, 8 May, Russia refused to register ships for entry and inspect them, thus once again blocking the work of the Black Sea Grain Initiative. Source: press service of the Ministry for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine Quote: “Once again, the Russian Federation has effectively stopped the Grain Initiative by…