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Climate crisis: New carbon capture method revealed by scientists – BBC News
A new method of removing carbon dioxide from the air and storing it in the sea has been outlined by scientists. The new technique captures CO2 from the atmosphere up to three times more efficiently than current methods, according to researchers. The idea sees the planet-warming gas transformed into bicarbonate of soda and stored safely and cheaply in seawater. Experts say widespread use of carbon…
Russia claims capture of key town of Soledar in Ukraine offensive – BBC News
After months of intense fighting, Russia says it’s captured the eastern Ukrainian town, of Soledar. The area’s been pounded for weeks by Russian fire. It’s seen some of the most intense battles of the war. Ukraine denies Russia has full control, saying its forces continue to resist. It’s the first town in Ukraine that Russia has claimed to have captured since July 2022….
Russian forces fighting for 'credit' over capture of Soledar
If Russia’s capture of Soledar is confirmed, it would be Moscow’s first gain in the Donbas region since July. It comes at a crucial time for the Kremlin, which has faced criticism for its battlefield failures in Ukraine. Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashem reports from Moscow. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check…
Ukraine war: Moscow claims capture of Lysychansk
Russia’s defence minister tells President Vladimir Putin that Moscow’s forces “have established full control over the city of Lysychansk” in Ukraine’s Luhansk province. Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu told President Vladimir Putin that “as a result of successful military operations, the armed forces of the Russian Federation, together with units of the People’s Militia of the Luhansk People’s Republic, have established full control over the city…
Risking capture by Russia to evacuate the vulnerable from Ukrainian front line – BBC News
About 2,000 civilians are reportedly trapped by fighting in the front line town of Popasna in eastern Ukraine’s Donbas region, the main focus of Russia’s attempt to gain territory. Local officials have said food supplies in Popasna are expected to run out within a week – but all rescue efforts have been halted after three evacuation buses entered the region – but only one returned….
Grandmother 'horrified' by Russian capture of British fighter in Ukraine – BBC News
A British man who has served in the Ukrainian marines for a number of years has been captured by Russian soldiers. Aiden Aslin was fighting in the besieged city of Mariupol when his unit ran low on ammunition. He phoned his family back in the UK to explain his surrender and the next time they saw him he was being paraded on Russian television in…