November 2024 – Page 23 – Sky News: The Latest News from the World

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How will North Korea’s ‘wild card’ troops perform in a modern conflict? The world could soon find out

Robert Melton1 November 2024

The world could soon see how North Korea's soldiers perform in a modern conflict after NATO and the Pentagon confirmed this week that about 10,000 of Pyongyang's troops have landed in Russia,...

Science

Climate change leads to more alpine hazards, research team finds

Jessica McCarthy1 November 2024

Mass movements such as rockfall and rock avalanches, debris flows, snow and ice avalanches have always shaped alpine landscapes. Credit: Earth-Science Reviews (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.earscirev.2024.104886 From rockfall to ice avalanches:...

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Union issues strike notice in B.C. port labour dispute, employer says

Robert Melton1 November 2024

The union representing foremen at British Columbia ports has issued 72 hours strike notice, according to the association representing its employers. The B.C. Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) said Thursday that if the...

Science

Carbon pricing in Uganda only an option with revenue redistribution, says study

Jessica McCarthy1 November 2024

by Ulrich von Lampe, Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change (MCC) gGmbH Mean welfare effects of carbon pricing with lump-sum transfers by expenditure quintile. Credit: Environment and...

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West Indies vs England: Inexperienced tourists slump to defeat in first ODI | Cricket News

Marjory Copeland1 November 2024

A new-look England side slumped to an eight wicket defeat to West Indies in a rain-affected first one-day international in Antigua.The tourists slipped to 93-4 after being inserted, their inexperienced...

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‘Hired and paid’ hit men killed Ripudaman Singh Malik outside his Surrey, B.C., business: court document

Robert Melton1 November 2024

The day before Ripudaman Singh Malik was murdered in July 2022, a pair of hired hit men showed up at his B.C. business, "scoping out the scene" for several minutes before driving...

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Assessing impacts of microplastics on marine ecosystems and human health

Jessica McCarthy1 November 2024

Credit: Journal of Hazardous Materials (2021). DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.126541 Hong Kong's unique marine environment, with its rich ecosystems, provides vital habitats and food sources for various marine species. However, rapid urbanization...

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Blitz film review — bravura wartime epic from Steve McQueen

Peter Sanders1 November 2024

Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the Film myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox.How do we learn about war? If we’re very lucky, it happens through...

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RCMP say they have busted ‘the largest, most sophisticated drug superlab in Canada’

Robert Melton1 November 2024

RCMP in B.C. say they have taken down "the largest, most sophisticated drug superlab in Canada."The police force says federal investigators focused on combating illicit drug production in Canada busted...

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Nigeria’s universities need to revamp their entrepreneurship courses. They’re not meeting student needs

Jessica McCarthy1 November 2024

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Youth unemployment has been a problem in Nigeria for decades. This is why policymakers are increasingly turning to entrepreneurship education as a solution. It is hoped...

Month: November 2024

How will North Korea’s ‘wild card’ troops perform in a modern conflict? The world could soon find out

Climate change leads to more alpine hazards, research team finds

Union issues strike notice in B.C. port labour dispute, employer says

Carbon pricing in Uganda only an option with revenue redistribution, says study

West Indies vs England: Inexperienced tourists slump to defeat in first ODI | Cricket News

‘Hired and paid’ hit men killed Ripudaman Singh Malik outside his Surrey, B.C., business: court document

Assessing impacts of microplastics on marine ecosystems and human health

Blitz film review — bravura wartime epic from Steve McQueen

RCMP say they have busted ‘the largest, most sophisticated drug superlab in Canada’

Nigeria’s universities need to revamp their entrepreneurship courses. They’re not meeting student needs

Forget fording a river — have you tried ‘gourding’ a pond?

Amorim: I wanted to stay at Sporting until end of the season

Indiana Fever bring back Stephanie White as coach, with championship aspirations in mind

Alastair Down: Racing pays tribute to ‘peerless’ journalist and broadcaster | Racing News

Danielle Smith’s comments on opioid crisis draw return fire from Alberta doctors

NBA early-season surprises: Victor Wembanyama’s start, Klay Thompson’s fit and more

Forget fording a river — have you tried ‘gourding’ a pond?

Amorim: I wanted to stay at Sporting until end of the season

Indiana Fever bring back Stephanie White as coach, with championship aspirations in mind

Alastair Down: Racing pays tribute to ‘peerless’ journalist and broadcaster | Racing News

Danielle Smith’s comments on opioid crisis draw return fire from Alberta doctors

NBA early-season surprises: Victor Wembanyama’s start, Klay Thompson’s fit and more

Hollie Doyle’s blog: City of Troy can end Aidan O’Brien’s wait for Breeders’ Cup Classic glory | Racing News

Mining eats into more of the world’s forests

Green levies on UK electricity bills set to climb by more than a fifth

Ex-Senators forward Alex Formenton files $20.5M suit against former agent

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