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Euronews
19 hours ago
- Politics
- Euronews
US continues arms deliveries to Ukraine - for how long?
The war in Ukraine is continuing unabated. Just hours after a phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin last week, Russia fired a record number of drones and missiles at Ukraine. According to the Ukrainian government, in June alone, Russia sent over 330 missiles, 5,000 combat drones and 5,000 gliding bombs against mostly civilian targets. Trump seems to be increasingly fed up with Moscow, announcing more arms deliveries to Kyiv only days after pausing weapons shipments. 'Ukraine has to defend itself' is Trump's latest mantra. The surprise move came after a phone call Trump had with Volodymyr Zelenskyy which the Ukrainian president described as a 'fruitful conversation'. For now, the arming of Ukraine seems to be safe. Will this impress Putin? Can Europe step up and replace US weapons in case Trump changes his mind again? So, serious questions for this week's panel: Tinatin Akhvlediani, research fellow in the EU Foreign Policy Unit at the Centre for European Policy Studies, Ania Skrzypek, research director at the Foundation for European Progressive Studies and Michelle Haas, researcher at the Ghent Institute for International and European Studies and an associate fellow at the Egmont Institute. Second topic: At their first bilateral summit, EU candidate Moldova pushed Brussels for accelerated accession. Because of repeated hybrid attacks from Russia, Moldova wants to join the 27 as soon as possible and is now eager to align with EU standards as grounds for decoupling its enlargement track from Ukraine's. For now, Brussels appears unwilling to do that. But if Moldova can continue to demonstrate tangible reform, economic resilience, can the case for accelerated accession be ignored? Is the EU sending the right signal to countries threatened by Russia? And finally, the panel discussed the role of women in the military. All across Europe, conscription debates are heating up — and this time, women are part of the equation. Faced with rising security threats and stretched military resources, several countries are reconsidering long-held traditions. The idea of drafting women is gaining traction. On the first day of its EU presidency, Denmark just did it as the last Scandinavian country. But expanding conscription also raises big questions about defence budgets — can Europe afford a larger, more inclusive force, or will it strain already tight military spending? Should financial considerations even play a role here? Is a mandatory female contribution to the military the ultimate achievement of gender equality? What about the argument, joining the military should be a personal choice?
Time of India
4 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Mid-air scare: Delhi-bound IndiGo A320 flight makes emergency landing in Patna after bird hit
An IndiGo flight 6E 5009, en route to Delhi from Patna, was compelled to make an emergency landing in Patna on Wednesday morning. This decision was prompted by a bird strike shortly after the Airbus A320 aircraft took off at 9:41 am. NEW DELHI: An IndiGo flight bound for Delhi with 175 passengers made an emergency landing in Patna as engine develops technical slag due to bird hit on Wednesday. "IGO5009 Patna to Delhi reported bird hit after takeoff at 0842 IST, one dead bird in pieces found on runway during inspection. The same was advised to the aircraft through the Approach Control Unit. Message received from the approach control unit that aircraft requested to come back to Patna due to vibration in one engine. Local stand-by declared and aircraft landed safely at 0903 IST on runway 7. All passengers are safe," a statement issued by Patna airport said. According to FlightRadar24, flight 6E 5009, an Airbus A320 (VT-IFL), took off from Patna at 8.41am but was diverted back shortly after take-off. The flight was scheduled to land at Delhi's IGI Airport at 10.15 am.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Navitas Strengthens GaN and SiC Footprint With Major Alliances
Navitas Semiconductor NVTS is actively forging strategic collaborations and partnerships across the power electronics ecosystem, accelerating the adoption of its gallium nitride (GaN) and silicon carbide (SiC) technologies in AI data centers, electric vehicles (EV), mobile charging and renewable energy applications. Accordingly, in June, Navitas entered into partnership with BrightLoop to develop hydrogen fuel-cell chargers for heavy-duty agricultural transportation equipment. Navitas' Gen 3 'Fast' (G3F) SiC MOSFETs will be paired with BrightLoop's Power Flow Processor technology to deliver exceptional performance in both AC and DC applications, such as energy management scenarios for fuel cells and heavy-duty applications, as well as high voltage network adaptation. In May, Navitas collaborated with NVIDIA NVDA to support the development of NVIDIA's new 800V high-voltage DC (HVDC) architecture. NVIDIA's 800V HVDC approach is designed for next-generation AI data centers, including systems like NVIDIA Rubin Ultra. NVIDIA 800V HVDC architecture will improve end-to-end power efficiency up to 5%, reduce maintenance costs by 70%, and lower cooling costs, all using Navitas' GaNFast and GeneSiC power technologies. Additionally, Navitas inked a strategic R&D partnership with GigaDevice to create a joint lab for integrating and tailoring Navitas' GaNFast ICs and GigaDevice's Microcontrollers Unit products ('MCU'). Navitas' next-generation, clean-energy GaNFast technology, when integrated with GigaDevice's advanced high-performance MCU products, will drive innovative advancements in intelligent and efficient power management solutions. Also, Navitas and Great Wall Power have teamed up to launch a 2.5kW ultra-high power density DC-DC converter for AI data centers. Great Wall Power has created an extremely compact and efficient 2.5 kW DC-DC power module for AI data centers. The module is powered by Navitas' NV6169 GaNSense GaN power IC. This partnership aims to meet the growing power and efficiency needs of AI computing while reducing space, energy use and carbon emissions. In May, Marvell Technology MRVL joined forces with NVIDIA to integrate NVIDIA's NVLink Fusion into Marvell's custom XPU platform silicon, enabling ultra-high bandwidth (up to 1.8 TB/s bidirectional) for advanced AI data center deployments. Additionally, Marvell renewed and expanded its multi-year agreement with Amazon Web Services ('AWS') to supply custom AI-focused semiconductors, spanning optical digital signal processors, PCIe retimers, data center interconnect optical modules and Ethernet switching silicon solutions. Marvell also leverages AWS cloud infrastructure to enhance its electronic design automation workflows. Texas Instruments TXN is involved in a long-term collaboration with Delta Electronics, focused on EV onboard charging and power solutions. Following the collaboration, they established a joint innovation lab in Taiwan to enhance EV charger performance, resulting in smaller chargers (a 30% reduction) and increased efficiency (up to 95%), utilizing TXN's C2000 MCUs, GaN technology, gate drivers and EMI solutions. Meanwhile, LeddarTech Holdings Inc. and Texas Instruments have entered into a strategic collaboration and a software license agreement to enable a comprehensive, integrated platform solution for advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous driving markets. Under the license agreement, Texas Instruments made advanced royalty payments to catalyze joint commercialization. Year to date, shares of Navitas have surged 72.3%, outperforming the industry and S&P 500 composite's growth of 14.8% and 6.3%, respectively. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research NVTS stock trades at a forward 12-month price-to-sales (P/S) of 14.5X, significantly higher than the industry average of 7.5X. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research The Zacks Consensus Estimate for NVTS' loss per share has moved south over the past 60 days. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research NVTS stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN) : Free Stock Analysis Report NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Marvell Technology, Inc. (MRVL) : Free Stock Analysis Report Navitas Semiconductor Corporation (NVTS) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Sign in to access your portfolio
The Star
6 days ago
- The Star
Couple arrested for suspected murder of baby in Alor Gajah
ALOR GAJAH: A 15-month-old baby girl is believed to have been murdered by her mother and her partner at a shop in Bandar Satelit, Pulau Sebang, here. The child was unconscious when brought to Tampin Hospital by her 24-year-old biological mother at about 11pm on Sunday (July 6). Doctors discovered injuries to the baby's anus, as well as bruising on her abdomen and back, before lodging a police report. The baby was pronounced dead about 30 minutes later. Preliminary investigations revealed that the mother had taken her only child from their home in Kampung Anak Air Durian Daun, Tampin, Negri Sembilan to her 20-year-old boyfriend's workplace in Bandar Satelit at around 6.30pm on Sunday (July 6). The woman reportedly left her daughter with her boyfriend, who works as a musician, while she went out to buy food. Upon returning to the shop, the couple spent time together before the mother said she put her baby to sleep at about 10pm. The suspect, who is divorced, claimed that when she attempted to wake her child at 10.30pm to return home, the baby was unresponsive. The couple then rushed the child to Tampin Hospital for treatment. The baby's body has been sent to the Forensic Unit of Tampin Hospital for a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death. The male suspect has previous criminal records relating to gambling activities. Alor Gajah OCPD Supt Ashari Abu Samah said the couple has been remanded until July 13 to assist investigations under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.
03-07-2025
- Health
「さすが」と言われる事件を 大阪地検特捜部長の原田尚之氏
A recent webinar hosted by the Scientific Society of General Medicine (SSMG) tackled some urgent questions: What exactly are pesticides? How are people exposed to them and who is at the greatest risk? What does current science tell us about their toxicity? The event brought together leading experts to revisit foundational knowledge and present the latest research on this widespread yet often misunderstood class of chemicals. Before delving into the core issues, speakers were quick to make one crucial point, given the sensitivity of the topic: The aim was not to blame farmers. 'They are the first to be exposed to pesticides, and the suicide rate is alarmingly high. We are absolutely not placing the burden of changing agricultural practices on their shoulders,' emphasised Jessica Beurton, MD, holds a Certificate in Environmental Health and is a core member of the Environment Unit at the SSMG. Beurton then offered a brief reminder of what pesticides are: chemical products used to target and eliminate unwanted entities, such as weeds, insects, or fungi. Of the 800 pesticides used worldwide, approximately 650 are thought to function as endocrine disruptors. According to the World Health Organization, an endocrine disruptor is an exogenous substance or mixture that interferes with endocrine functions and causes adverse health effects in an otherwise healthy individual. Exposure With these elements introduced, the presentation began with questions on how people are exposed to pesticides. Ingestion is the primary route, and children are particularly vulnerable; 67% of foods consumed by children contain at least one pesticide residue compared to 37% for adults. A study conducted by French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety found that 100% of the samples from cereals, fruit juices, vegetables, meat, fish, soups, and purees intended for children contained at least one pesticide residue. The same trend applies to foods that are popular among both children and adults, such as sweet biscuits, compotes, and butter. 'Perhaps even more striking, the study revealed the presence of pesticides banned decades ago, such as dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT). This illustrates the persistence of these molecules in our environments,' emphasised Céline Bertrand, a paediatric nurse, educator, and member of the Environment Unit at the SSMG. Residential exposure is also a concern. Pesticides, including DDT, have been detected in household dust, bed linens, and bath towels. 'Only a very small portion of the pesticides used in agriculture reach their intended target. The rest is released into the environment — into soil, water, and air,' Bertrand explained. Residents living near agricultural zones face greater risks. While 80% of pesticide spray settles within the first 10 m of the ground, airborne dispersion is more unpredictable. In some cases, concentrations peak over 50 m away or even 48 hours after application of the pesticide. However, occupational exposure remains a serious issue. Among the farmers, there was a strong association with Parkinson's disease, cognitive disorders, and chronic bronchitis. 'We also need to clarify the cancer risks among farmers. A large cohort study, AGRICOH, showed higher risks for certain cancers and lower risks for others, likely linked to outdoor activity.' 'However, this cohort included farmers who used pesticides and others who did not. The data show an increased cancer risk in pesticide users.' Bertrand said. Lung cancer was the most common, followed by prostate cancer, multiple myeloma, and colon cancer. Long-term exposure can also affect DNA and hormone levels, and gene expression in pesticide users. Exposure begins as early as embryonic development. 'The first 1000 days of life — from conception — are a critical window of susceptibility to endocrine disruptors. Puberty is another key period of susceptibility,' added Beurton. The discussion then turned to the toxicity of the pesticides. While acute poisoning remains rare in the general population, chronic exposure is widespread due to contamination of the troposphere. This chronic toxicity, ranging from immunotoxicity and neurotoxicity to cancer, endocrine disruption, and embryo damage, depends on the mode of action of the active molecule and co-formulants, their persistence in the environment, and the toxicity of their breakdown products (metabolites). 'The breakdown of a pesticide produces metabolites that can be more toxic than the parent molecule and can be found in higher concentrations in the blood. This flies under the radar. In Wallonia, we only monitor about 20 pesticide metabolites, which raises questions,' Bertrand noted. Among the various toxic effects identified are those on brain development before birth. Prenatal exposure to organophosphate and pyrethroid pesticides has been linked to neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly autism spectrum disorders. 'The earlier exposure during development phase in children, the greater the impact,' Bertrand explained. Each year in Europe, exposure to these substances is estimated to result in a loss of 13 million IQ points. It has also been linked to more than 50,000 cases of intellectual disability, 300 cases of autism, and 20,000 cases of ADHD. Risk Surprisingly, some pesticides, including DDT, are obesogenic, with effects that span generations. Studies have shown that mothers exposed to DDT in the 1960s had daughters who were more likely to develop obesity, and this pattern continued into the next generation. 'This clearly illustrates the transgenerational epigenetic effects of pesticides,' Bertrand said. Pesticides also affect fertility in both men and women. For instance, eating fruits and vegetables with high pesticide residues is associated with a lower likelihood of pregnancy and childbirth after infertility treatment. Men who consume the highest levels of such produce have 49% lower sperm counts and 32% fewer normal sperm than those who consume less. 'While it is still difficult to definitively prove cause-and-effect link in environmental health, the body of evidence linking pesticide exposure to neurological and endocrine diseases, childhood cancers, and immune disorders is growing stronger day by day. This should lead us toward the precautionary and even preventative principle,' Bertrand warned. Certain chemicals classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, or reprotoxic are still used in Belgium. Toxic Co-Formulants The webinar then focused on glyphosate, a common herbicide still surrounded by controversy, partly due to efforts to cast doubt on its risks. However, science is becoming clearer. The active ingredient of glyphosate meets 8 out of 10 criteria for being classified as an endocrine disruptor. A recent study in mice showed that glyphosate can enter the brain and remain there for months. This led to brain inflammation in both healthy mice and those with Alzheimer's disease and caused early death in the exposed animals. One study assessed glyphosate and two glyphosate-based formulations in rats using three dose levels: no observed adverse effect level, the acceptable daily intake, and an intermediate dose. In all cases, researchers observed a higher rate of both benign and malignant tumours across multiple organs compared to control animals. 'Tumours were found in the blood, skin, liver, thyroid, nervous system, ovaries, mammary glands, adrenal glands, kidneys, bladder, bones, pancreas, uterus, and spleen,' said Bertrand. In another study, liver cells were exposed to glyphosate and four different formulations. All of them showed harmful effects within 24 hours — even at doses below those typically used in agriculture. Chronic in vivo regulatory studies typically assess the glyphosate levels alone. However, experts warn that health effects appear to depend more on the overall formulation than on the glyphosate concentration itself. 'That is quite concerning,' said Bertrand. 'These co-formulants represent the hidden face of pesticides. In many cases, they increase the toxicity of the active ingredient — or are even more toxic than glyphosate itself.' Laboratory tests have detected a range of hazardous substances in pesticide formulations, including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), titanium dioxide, heavy metals such as arsenic, lead, and nickel, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Notably, PFAS were found in insecticide products even though their presence was not disclosed on the label. 'This should prompt us to rethink how we assess pesticide toxicity and take a much closer look at co-formulants, which can be considered the tip of the iceberg,' Bertrand emphasised. Shifting the Paradigm The webinar concluded with a broader reflection of the socio-economic implications of pesticide use. Critics often argue that eliminating pesticides would threaten global food security. However, Beurton challenged this narrative. 'Pesticides were introduced after World War II when famine was a real threat. This is no longer the case. Today, we understand their health risks, and we are witnessing a serious decline in biodiversity. It is time to change our approach,' she said. Beurton highlighted emerging research and pilot projects in agroecology that promote local, organic, seasonal, and minimally processed foods. 'The majority of farmers themselves are in favour of this paradigm shift. But they do not want to move forward alone: They need support,' she added. The price of organic and local food is often criticised, but Beurton pointed out that much of the cost comes from the industrial food system itself. 'When you break it down, a large portion of the price goes to processing, imports, packaging, marketing, and supermarkets — not the producers. If you want unprocessed food, you need to get it directly from the producer,' she said. Food Equity Beurton also noted that community gardens are growing in number and help make quality food more accessible, especially for low-income families. 'Food inequality is a serious and growing issue,' she said. Finally, she addressed the concern that food production would collapse in the absence of pesticides. 'Right now, Wallonia imports 83% of the fruits and vegetables and 67% of the cereals it consumes. Therefore, we are no longer producing our own food, which is a big problem. Supporting small, local producers — even those without organic certification — can help rebuild local food systems and create meaningful social connections,' she concluded.
