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Women's World Cup kicks off after two shot dead in New Zealand

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Women's World Cup kicks off after two shot dead in New Zealand Summary: The Women's Football World Cup begins in New Zealand with a traditional Maori welcome. Two people were shot dead in Auckland in a construction site shooting, but the government says it was not terrorism. New Zealand secures their first-ever victory at a Women's World Cup, defeating Norway one-nil. Australia's team, the Matildas, claims victory against the Republic of Ireland in a match watched by over 75,000 fans in Sydney. ...

Zelensky Pledges Victory as Ukraine Marks Independence Day

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Summary: Ukrainian President Zelensky delivers a powerful speech on Independence Day, emphasizing unity and resilience . Zelensky calls for those in occupied territories to return home and highlights Ukrainian strength. President Zelensky reassures the nation of Ukraine's ability to overcome challenges and defend its freedom . The international comm unity , including Norway , stands in solidarity with Ukraine's pursuit of peace . ...

New high-tech cargo ship sets sail to test wind power at sea

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Summary: The cargo ship PIXAS Ocean embarks on a voyage equipped with wind wings to explore wind power's potential for reducing emissions and energy usage in shipping. Maritime industry leaders, including Cargill, have invested in the development of wind wing technology to accelerate decarbonisation efforts in an industry responsible for nearly 3 percent of global CO2 emissions. Simon Schofield, Chief Technology Officer at Bar Technologies, explains how wind wing sails function, highlighting their ability to optimize energy harvesting and reduce bot...

World’s Longest 'Interconnector' to Supply Green Electricity to 1.4 Million UK Homes

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World’s Longest 'Interconnector' to Supply Green Electricity to 1.4 Million UK Homes Summary: The Viking Link interconnector, spanning over 600 miles, is the world's longest land and sea interconnector, connecting the UK and Denmark. Interconnectors enable the UK to import cheap green electricity during high demand and export excess energy to other countries when wind generation exceeds local needs. Interconnection is critical in the effort to decarbonize the electricity power system and reduce carbon emissions, contributing significantly to the UK's power output. The expansion of interconnectors is essential to secure energy suppl...