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Swedish minister’s ‘Russian trolls’ fanning 5G fears turn out to be… anti-radiation activists led by local granny

Sweden’s digitization minister blamed a flurry of anti-5G comments on the usual suspect – “Russian trolls” – but a closer look revealed that a local granny opposed to wireless radiation was behind the campaign. … Read More >Swedish minister’s ‘Russian trolls’ fanning 5G fears turn out to be… anti-radiation activists led by local granny

Spanish PM says EU survival is at stake in war against coronavirus as Spain becomes Europe’s most infected nation

As Spain becomes Europe’s most infected country, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has sent a forceful message to Brussels, warning that the European Union will fail if it gets its handling of the Covid-19 crisis wrong. … Read More >Spanish PM says EU survival is at stake in war against coronavirus as Spain becomes Europe’s most infected nation

Not quite piracy? Berlin senator CORRECTS story of US ‘snatching’ Germany-bound masks

A Berlin senator who accused the US of “piracy” by diverting a shipment of protective masks bound for the German capital has backtracked, and now says that no American firm was involved in the mix-up. But the masks remain missing. … Read More >Not quite piracy? Berlin senator CORRECTS story of US ‘snatching’ Germany-bound masks

Covid-19 crisis puts South African RHINOS & other wild animals in danger as tourism industry goes off a cliff

The South African ecotourism industry, globally popular for hunting and wildlife viewing, has been plunged into crisis amid the global shutdown, which can lead to a spike in wildlife poaching and farm attacks. … Read More >Covid-19 crisis puts South African RHINOS & other wild animals in danger as tourism industry goes off a cliff

Magic bullet for Covid-19? Scientists look to century-old plasma treatment, but there are some big ‘BUTS’

As the world seeks a Covid-19 panacea, treating patients with plasma harvested from those who have recovered from the virus is being touted as a possible cure – but big challenges still remain, scientists say. … Read More >Magic bullet for Covid-19? Scientists look to century-old plasma treatment, but there are some big ‘BUTS’