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Petrol and diesel car sales ban brought forward to 2035
A ban on selling new petrol, diesel or hybrid cars in the UK will be brought forward from 2040 to 2035 at the latest, under government plans. The change comes after experts said 2040 would be too late if the UK wants to achieve its target of emitting virtually zero carbon by 2050. Boris Johnson …
Trump Administration Adds Six More Countries to Travel Ban
After the death of Iran’s powerful commander, Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani, who was killed in an attack ordered by President Trump, Customs and Border Protection officers at American borders stepped up vetting of travelers of Iranian descent, including American citizens and legal permanent residents, who have a constitutional right to enter the United States. Two …
Bill proposes ban on plastic waste exports
Image copyright Reuters Image caption Plastic waste often ends up in developing countries Exporting polluting plastic waste to developing countries will be banned or restricted under a new law. The rule presented to the UK Parliament is aimed at protecting poorer nations against becoming the dumping ground for unwanted rubbish. The latest trade data shows …
San Jose Testing E-Scooter Technology To Get Riders To Stay Off Sidewalks – CBS San Francisco
SAN JOSE (KPIX) – San Jose is the first place in the world to test out new e-scooter technology that can detect if someone is riding on the sidewalk or the street. “The texture of a sidewalk is very different from the texture of asphalt,” said EV Ellington, Lime’s Northern California manager. Ellington said it’s …
BREAKING: Tennis Player Handed Life Time Ban For Match Fixing Charges
Brazilian tennis player Joao Souza has been slapped with a lifetime ban by the Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU). He has been charged with multiple match-fixing and corruption offences. In addition to the ban, a ban of $200,000 has also been imposed upon the Brazilian player. What Has Joao Souza Been Charged For? TIU conducted an …
BREAKING: Va. governor planning temporary gun ban
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam plans to declare a temporary emergency Wednesday banning all weapons, including guns, from Capitol Square ahead of a massive rally planned next week over gun rights. That’s according to two state officials who were briefed on the plans but not authorized to speak publicly about them. One …
BREAKING: Philippines imposes total deployment ban to Kuwait
The body of slain OFW Jeanelyn Villavende at NAIA (Photo from the DFA Office of the Undersecretary for Migrant Workers’ Affairs) MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government has imposed a total deployment ban of Filipino workers to Kuwait, following the death of Jeanelyn Villavende, who was tortured and sexually abused by her employers. The Department …
Cambridge Votes To Ban Face Surveillance Technology
The Cambridge City Council voted to ban government use of face surveillance technology during a city council meeting Monday. In a unanimous 9-0 vote, councilors joined three other municipalities in Massachusetts — Northampton, Brookline, and Somerville — which passed bans earlier this year. Supporters argue the technology could be used for public safety and security, …
Carlos Ghosn: Lebanon slaps travel ban on fugitive executive
Lebanese prosecutor Ghassan Oueidat confirmed Thursday that a travel ban had been issued that will prevent the ex-Nissan boss from leaving the country. Lebanon said on January 2 that it had received a “red notice” from international police organization Interpol confirming that Ghosn was wanted by police in Japan. A red notice does not compel …
Palau is first country to ban ‘reef toxic’ sun cream
Image copyright Benjamin Lowy / Getty Image caption The Rock Islands in Palau The Pacific nation of Palau has become the first country to ban sun cream that is harmful to corals and sea life. From Wednesday, sun cream that includes common ingredients, including oxybenzone, is not allowed to be worn or sold in the …
