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More than 2 tonnes of natural uranium reported missing by the UN’s nuclear watchdog in war-torn Libya have been found, a general in the country’s east has said.Gen Khaled al-Mahjoub, the commander of eastern warlord Khalifa Haftar’s communications division, said the containers of uranium had been recovered barely 5km (3 miles) from where they had been stored in southern Libya, and after the International Atomic Energy Agency reported their disappearance earlier on Thursday.The director general of the IAEA, Rafael Grossi, told the organisation’s member states that inspectors on Tuesday found that 10 drums containing approximately 2.5 tonnes of uranium ore…
The Wildlife Trusts and RHS are calling on gardeners to “bring their lawns to life” in a new initiative that launches on March 22. The charities are encouraging gardeners to experiment with a longer, wild-looking lawn that can benefit both wildlife and the wider environment. Rather than aiming for a manicured, neat lawn, the charities are encouraging gardeners to raise the blade on their mowers so their lawn’s length is taller.They’re also urging gardeners to cut their lawns less frequently, embrace daisies and clovers, which are often viewed as weeds, and allow other naturally flowering plants to thrive on lawns.If…
A top sleep expert has given 10 top tips on how to curate your bedroom space for the perfect night of slumber – including banishing the “floordrobe”, putting bed socks on, and keeping anything work-related away from the bed. Ahead of World Sleep Day (Friday, March 17), expert Hannah Shore has also revealed that watching TV to doze off isn’t always bad – if the content is calming.She said: “You’ve all heard about blue light, how this can stop you from sleeping, and how we should be off our phones for at least an hour before bed – but this…
It’s Tobler-GONE: First Toblerone bars go on sale without iconic Matterhorn image to comply with Swiss lawBy Georgina Jedikovska and James Reynolds Published: 11:49 EDT, 16 March 2023 | Updated: 11:56 EDT, 16 March 2023 Iconic chocolate brand Toblerone is facing fury after new packs went on sale stripped of the sweet’s Matterhorn mountain peak image.Confectioners Modelez International say they have had to change the design to avoid breaching new Swiss laws restricting the use of imagery that evokes the country’s likeness.The company will be limited in the symbolism they can use as they move some of their production from…
Cryptocurrency mining is a never-ending game in this digital world. Bitcoin, the first decentralized currency introduced in early 2000. Mining cryptocurrency is a complex procedure of verifying transactions and adding them to public ledger (blockchain). This ledger of past transactions is called the blockchain as it is a chain of blocks. The blockchain serves to confirm transactions to the rest of the network as having taken place. The blockchain is also responsible for releasing new bitcoins. Each of the many crypto coins in presence depend on the core idea of the blockchain. Process of Mining Cryptocurrency was intended to be…
Comment on this storyCommentHonda is recalling nearly a half-million cars, including many of its best-selling SUV and light vehicle models, due to what the company says are possible issues with the driver and front-passenger seat belts not latching correctly.In a March 9 report filed to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that was posted Wednesday, Honda said that 448,613 vehicles were affected by the seat belt problem. The company estimates that one percent of those recalled have the seat belt defect.“The seat belt buckle channel for the driver and front passenger seat belts were manufactured out of specification,…
As an advertising slogan, “pay more get less” has limited appeal and so Jeremy Hunt was keen to focus on other aspects of his budget as he did the customary tour of the TV and radio studios to explain the reasons behind his tax and spending decisions.Two of Britain’s leading thinktanks felt no need for such reticence, and instead both the Resolution Foundation and the Institute for Fiscal Studies used their post-budget analysis to highlight that families are paying more in tax but getting less back from the state in return.The pensions tax break for the 1% was in contrast…
Outside of your phone, your PC is likely the one piece of technology you interact with most frequently. For that reason, you should take care of it. Not only will it last longer, but it will also work better over time if you give it the proper attention. In this how-to, we’ll share some tips on how to take care of your PC. Of course, it’s impossible to cover this topic from every angle, so think of this guide as an introduction more than anything else. How to clean your computer and peripherals Will Lipman Photography for EngadgetWindows PCs, especially…
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Princess Anne has braved the chilly weather for day three of the Cheltenham Festival today, wrapped up in a smart grey coat and knee-high boots. Her tonal outfit was accessorised with a soft black hat and colourful silk scarf loosely draped around her neck. The Princess Royal was joined by fellow horse-loving royal, Zara Tindall, and her husband Mike Tindall at the event.Sporting a light grey woven winter coat, Princess Anne was pictured intently watching the races at the Cheltenham site.With the large collar propped up around her neck, and the buttons done up from top to bottom, the royal…