China’s Defense Minister calls for peace talks to end war between Russia and Ukraine (Dagens.com)

Russia faces budget crisis as oil prices hit new low since the start of 2024 (Daily Wrap)

Lithuania urges international community to prioritize Ukraine’s victory for security in Europe and the Indo-Pacific (RBC Ukraine)

Ukraine brings home 49 citizens, including 23 women, in prisoner swap with Russia (Dagens.com)

Bangladesh and India’s relations face new challenges as extradition request for Bangladesh’s ex-Prime Minister who fled to India is considered (France 24)

US election: Harris faces backlash for sudden policy U-turns, leaving voters anxious about what she would do if put in power (Daily Mirror)

US Department of Justice data shows 55% increase in violent crime under Harris-Biden administration in 2023 compared to pre-pandemic levels – after ABC debate moderator disputed President Trump’s statement that crime is “through the roof” (New York Post)

Princess Catherine [UK] finds healing in nature during cancer recovery (The Telegraph)

Florida [US] discourages mRNA Covid vaccines for older adults and those with underlying health conditions, citing safety concerns (NBC News)

Nearly half of all US states report “very high” COVID-19 activity levels (USA TODAY)

Scientists warn of rising fungal resistance to antifungal drugs globally (News Medical)

Forested areas near homes are crucial for mitigating heat-related health risks, study finds (News Medical)

Research shows low-impact exercises like swimming and walking help prevent injuries and maximize lifespan in people over 40 (The Optimist Daily)

How to break the habit of doomscrolling [repeatedly scrolling through bad content online]: Redirect focus to activities like meditation, exercise or expressive writing for true anxiety relief (The Optimist Daily)

Unusually heavy rainfall in Sahara desert may affect this year’s Atlantic hurricane season, making it weaker (Live Science)

Amazon rainforest faces peril amid historic droughts and fires (France 24)

Study: Air pollution inhibits the establishment of tropical forests, reducing carbon sequestration in tropical ecosystems by 290 million metric tons annually (AZoCleantech)

Manitoba [Canada] factory hog raising industry criticized for animal cruelty and environmental damage as toxic manure waste is killing Lake Winnipeg (Winnipeg Free Press)

FH Joanneum University of Applied Sciences [Austria] student Franziska Kerber invents dissolvable paper Wi-Fi router to combat electronic waste (Good Good Good)

UK students develop wildfire-detecting device inspired by pinecones and win James Dyson Award for their problem-solving innovation (Good Good Good)

New sugar-like polymer removes toxic heavy metals from contaminated water (AZoM)

UK consumers maintain “conscious” shopping habits despite cost of living pressures, with 70% of UK adults buying a Fairtrade product in the last year (Positive.News)

Rare “big puma” fungus found in Chile 40 years after its initial discovery by global conservation organization the Fungi Foundation (Good News Network)

Study: Protecting Earth’s biodiversity hotspots, comprising 0.7% of Earth’s surface, could save a third of rarest species. But only 20% of that land is specially protected, indicating need for greater conservation efforts (Positive.News)

Vanuatu, Fiji, and Samoa request International Criminal Court to consider ecocide - environmental destruction caused by human negligence or purposeful actions - as a punishable crime (Positive.News)

Kruger National Park [South Africa]: Kumana Dam attracts diverse wildlife amid drought (Africa Adventures)

Global clean energy investment doubles that of fossil fuels, boosted by US rural sustainable power projects (The Optimist Daily)

Malivani Village [Makueni County, Kenya]: Upcycling startup Tosheka turns mango seeds into flour, fertilizer, and briquettes (Nation)

Arkansas [US] man Aaron James leading “normal life” after world’s first whole-eye and partial-face transplant in May 2024 (Positive.News)

Finnish approach to homelessness has success in UK as more than 400 rough sleepers in Manchester [UK] are given homes without preconditions, then offered support tailored to their needs. Of the beneficiaries, 75% have sustained their tenancies, indicating “if you set people up to succeed - they largely do” (Positive.News)

Listening to your intuition is a powerful tool for decision-making, backed by scientific research (StarsInsider)

Selfless quote of the day: “My children are [a] huge motivator for me. Knowing that they are watching for how I respond to situations, how I’m determined, and I never give up. I want them to know whatever they can dream, they can achieve.” – Leigh Chantelle [vegan] (Leigh-Chantelle.com)

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