During the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, data showed that food, fossil fuel and pharmaceutical companies have enjoyed massive profits. Now, the global head of Oxfam suggests that in the aftermath, such companies should be asked to pay windfall taxes on their excess income. Windfall tax is levied on an unforeseen or unexpectedly large profit, especially one regarded to be excessive or unfairly obtained.&nbsp;

The report added that a windfall tax of 90 per cent on the excess profits globally would yield about $490 billion. The collected money could be used to solve the food crisis, which is heading to "catastrophic levels" for hundreds of millions of people across the world.&nbsp;

As quoted by the UK-based media outlet, Gabriela Bucher, who is the executive director of Oxfam International, said: "The food crisis we're facing is extremely serious, and probably unprecedented."&nbsp;

"There's insufficient funding to address the immediate life-saving that is required, but also for the long term, addressing the root causes. If we don't act fast, it will continue and reach really catastrophic levels," she added.&nbsp;

Bucher further mentioned that the windfall tax could be used to alleviate the cost of living crisis for the poor in developed countries. It can help address the extremely concerning issue of hunger in the developing world.&nbsp;

"We know that large corporations are making very significant profits, and have been making them during the pandemic," she said, singling out fossil fuels, food and pharmaceuticals.&nbsp;

"We've calculated how much excess profit there has been during the pandemic and taxing excess profits as a windfall tax would generate resources both for the most affected populations in the richer countries, and to be able to fulfil commitments in terms of aid, and responding to the worst suffering in the world," she added.&nbsp;

Bucher also added that such a move would also address longer-term food security issues. She argued that it is important to save lives now but also really strengthen the systems that will enable "populations to be resilient".&nbsp;

The global food crisis is sparked by the war in Ukraine. The head of a major aid organisation has warned that it will kill millions by leaving the hungriest more vulnerable to infectious diseases. The food crisis has the potential to trigger the world's next health catastrophe.&nbsp;

A Russian naval blockade of Ukraine's Black Sea ports has stopped grain shipments from the world's fourth-largest exporter of wheat and corn, raising the spectre of shortages and hunger in low-income countries.&nbsp;

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During the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, data showed that food, fossil fuel and pharmaceutical companies have enjoyed massive profits. Now, the global head of Oxfam suggests that in the aftermath, such companies should be asked to pay windfall taxes on their excess income. Windfall tax is levied on an unforeseen or unexpectedly large profit, especially one regarded to be excessive or unfairly obtained. The report added that a windfall tax of 90 per cent on the excess profits globally would yield about $490 billion. The collected money could be used to solve the food crisis, which is heading to "catastrophic levels" for hundreds of millions of people across the world. As quoted by the UK-based media outlet, Gabriela Bucher, who is the executive director of Oxfam International, said: "The food crisis we're facing is extremely serious, and probably unprecedented." "There's insufficient funding to address the immediate life-saving that is required, but also for the long term, addressing the root causes. If we don't act fast, it will continue and reach really catastrophic levels," she added. Bucher further mentioned that the windfall tax could be used to alleviate the cost of living crisis for the poor in developed countries. It can help address the extremely concerning issue of hunger in the developing world. "We know that large corporations are making very significant profits, and have been making them during the pandemic," she said, singling out fossil fuels, food and pharmaceuticals. "We've calculated how much excess profit there has been during the pandemic and taxing excess profits as a windfall tax would generate resources both for the most affected populations in the richer countries, and to be able to fulfil commitments in terms of aid, and responding to the worst suffering in the world," she added. Bucher also added that such a move would also address longer-term food security issues. She argued that it is important to save lives now but also really strengthen the systems that will enable "populations to be resilient". The global food crisis is sparked by the war in Ukraine. The head of a major aid organisation has warned that it will kill millions by leaving the hungriest more vulnerable to infectious diseases. The food crisis has the potential to trigger the world's next health catastrophe. A Russian naval blockade of Ukraine's Black Sea ports has stopped grain shipments from the world's fourth-largest exporter of wheat and corn, raising the spectre of shortages and hunger in low-income countries. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Saudi authorities are all set to welcome Muslims from abroad for the annual hajj after two years. In the past two years, pilgrims who were not already in the kingdom were barred because of the restrictions imposed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Saudi authorities are all set to welcome Muslims from abroad for the annual hajj after two years. In the past two years, pilgrims who were not already in the kingdom were barred because of the restrictions imposed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. But recently, the Saudi government announced that pilgrims from Europe, the United States and Australia could no longer book through travel agencies. The authorities said that they would instead have to apply through a lottery system. The move was announced weeks before the start of the pilgrimage to Mecca from 7 to 12 July. The Saudi government's move has apparently led to confusion among some of the British Muslims who booked pilgrimages to Mecca. Media reports have mentioned that the announcement by Saudi Arabia is a move to crack down on fraudulent travel agency firms. ALSO READ | Australia: Muslims accuse Twitter of failing to take action against accounts that incite hatred As per reports by UK-based media outlets, people are unable to board a flight due to the problems with a new Saudi registration system continue. Not just the pilgrims, the travel companies are also impacted. As reported by The Guardian, the sudden change could cause even genuine travel firms to go out of business. As per the reports, travellers potentially lose thousands of pounds. It is understood tha the moon of Zil Hajj is likely to be sighted on the evening of June 30. It will mark the start of the holy month. The hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam. It is meant to be undertaken by all Muslims who are able and have the means at least once in their lives. It consists of a series of religious rites that are completed over five days in Islam's holiest city, Mecca, and surrounding areas of western Saudi Arabia. ALSO READ | US moving to establish an Asia-style NATO, says North Korea Pilgrims face growing heat stroke risks Apart from the ticket chaos, pilgrims also face growing heat stroke risks as scientists have warned that the sacred rite is under threat due to deadly rising heat. The risk of pilgrims suffering life-threatening heat stroke could rise five-fold with global warming of 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) above preindustrial times, found the study in the journal Environmental Research Letters. With an increase of 2C - the less ambitious goal of the 2015 Paris Agreement - the probability becomes 10 times higher, said Climate Analytics, a Berlin-based think-tank. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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A powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.1 jolted Afghanistan on June 22, killing more than 1000 people and injuring hundreds. Local and international relief workers rushed to the affected regions but media reports suggest that thousands of people remain with little food, shelter and safe water in the aftermath of the country's deadliest earthquake in decades.&nbsp;

As mentioned by the news agency Reuters, people who are affected by the earthquake in the eastern part of the country are in need of clean water and food. They are apparently at risk of diseases. A UN agency recently warned of a cholera outbreak in the region.&nbsp;

Afghanistan's health ministry spokesperson Sharafat Zaman told news agency Reuters: "The people are extremely needy for food and clean water." Zaman added that the officials had managed medicines for now but handling those who had lost their homes would be a challenge.&nbsp;

As quoted by the news agency, he said: "We ask the international community, humanitarian organisations to help us for food and medicine, the survivor might catch diseases because they don’t have proper houses and shelters for living."&nbsp;

The quake struck about 44 km from the city of Khost, near the Pakistani border, the US Geological Survey (USGC) said. Shaking was felt by about 119 million people in Pakistan, Afghanistan and India, the EMSC said on Twitter.&nbsp;

The quake caused massive damage in the country and the crisis emerged as a major test for Afghanistan's Taliban rulers. After the takeover of the country in August last year, the Taliban regime has isolated itself from much of the world by introducing hardline Islamic rule.&nbsp;

A powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.1 jolted Afghanistan on June 22, killing more than 1000 people and injuring hundreds. Local and international relief workers rushed to the affected regions but media reports suggest that thousands of people remain with little food, shelter and safe water in the aftermath of the country's deadliest earthquake in decades.

A powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.1 jolted Afghanistan on June 22, killing more than 1000 people and injuring hundreds. Local and international relief workers rushed to the affected regions but media reports suggest that thousands of people remain with little food, shelter and safe water in the aftermath of the country's deadliest earthquake in decades. As mentioned by the news agency Reuters, people who are affected by the earthquake in the eastern part of the country are in need of clean water and food. They are apparently at risk of diseases. A UN agency recently warned of a cholera outbreak in the region. Afghanistan's health ministry spokesperson Sharafat Zaman told news agency Reuters: "The people are extremely needy for food and clean water." Zaman added that the officials had managed medicines for now but handling those who had lost their homes would be a challenge. As quoted by the news agency, he said: "We ask the international community, humanitarian organisations to help us for food and medicine, the survivor might catch diseases because they don’t have proper houses and shelters for living." The quake struck about 44 km from the city of Khost, near the Pakistani border, the US Geological Survey (USGC) said. Shaking was felt by about 119 million people in Pakistan, Afghanistan and India, the EMSC said on Twitter. The quake caused massive damage in the country and the crisis emerged as a major test for Afghanistan's Taliban rulers. After the takeover of the country in August last year, the Taliban regime has isolated itself from much of the world by introducing hardline Islamic rule.

Aftermath of Afghanistan earthquake: Fears of cholera, disease outbreaks

The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war has&nbsp;caused a potential global food crisis as the supplies of grains&nbsp;via the Black Sea have been disrupted. Egypt, which is one of the world's biggest wheat importers, is now looking for alternatives to meet demands.&nbsp;

Egypt has contracted to buy 180,000 tonnes of wheat from India, the Supply Minister Aly Moselhy said in a news conference on Sunday (June 26). Moselhy added that the shipment will happen once the cargo "reaches the ports" in India.&nbsp;

"Based on what the supplier said, the condition was that the wheat has to be at the ports, then it would be available," Moselhy told a news conference.&nbsp;

"We had agreed on 500,000 tonnes, turns out [the supplier] has 180,000 tonnes in the port," he added.&nbsp;

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In the press conference, Moselhy also said that the country has strategic reserves of wheat sufficient for 5.7 months. He added that the country has procured 3.9 million tonnes of wheat in the local harvest so far.&nbsp;

As quoted by media outlets, Moselhy also mentioned that the strategic reserves for sugar were sufficient for more than six months.&nbsp;

And those for vegetable oils, the reserves are sufficient for 6.2 months. Notably, the country is self-sufficient in rice for 3.3 months.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, during the summit of the Group of Seven, the G7 nations told Russia on Monday that it must allow grain shipments to leave Ukraine to avoid exacerbating a global food crisis.&nbsp;

In a joint statement at a summit in Germany, the G&amp; leaders said: "We urgently call on Russia to cease, without condition, its attacks on agricultural and transport infrastructure and enable free passage of agricultural shipping from Ukrainian ports in the Black Sea."&nbsp;

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The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war has caused a potential global food crisis as the supplies of grains via the Black Sea have been disrupted. Egypt, which is one of the world's biggest wheat importers, is now looking for alternatives to meet demands.

The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war has caused a potential global food crisis as the supplies of grains via the Black Sea have been disrupted. Egypt, which is one of the world's biggest wheat importers, is now looking for alternatives to meet demands. Egypt has contracted to buy 180,000 tonnes of wheat from India, the Supply Minister Aly Moselhy said in a news conference on Sunday (June 26). Moselhy added that the shipment will happen once the cargo "reaches the ports" in India. "Based on what the supplier said, the condition was that the wheat has to be at the ports, then it would be available," Moselhy told a news conference. "We had agreed on 500,000 tonnes, turns out [the supplier] has 180,000 tonnes in the port," he added. ALSO READ | India: Pakistani intruder killed along international border in Jammu In the press conference, Moselhy also said that the country has strategic reserves of wheat sufficient for 5.7 months. He added that the country has procured 3.9 million tonnes of wheat in the local harvest so far. As quoted by media outlets, Moselhy also mentioned that the strategic reserves for sugar were sufficient for more than six months. And those for vegetable oils, the reserves are sufficient for 6.2 months. Notably, the country is self-sufficient in rice for 3.3 months. ALSO READ | ‘Diamond city’ of India loses its sheen, as Ukraine war disrupts supply chains Meanwhile, during the summit of the Group of Seven, the G7 nations told Russia on Monday that it must allow grain shipments to leave Ukraine to avoid exacerbating a global food crisis. In a joint statement at a summit in Germany, the G& leaders said: "We urgently call on Russia to cease, without condition, its attacks on agricultural and transport infrastructure and enable free passage of agricultural shipping from Ukrainian ports in the Black Sea." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The heart pumps blood and distributes oxygen and nutrients across the body - one of the most important organs. In recent days, heart diseases are becoming a common phenomenon. Cases of heart attacks and strokes happen quite often. A report by World Health Organisation (WHO), published last year, noted that cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally. Hence, taking care of your heart's health is extremely important.&nbsp;

Technological advancements in medical science help doctors and other experts to diagnose the disease at an early stage and minimise the risks. An Australia-based report&nbsp;suggests that a pin-prick test could pick early signs of a heart attack.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A report by Australia-based hospitalhealth.com noted that scientists have developed a chip, that&nbsp;will apparently warn heart and stroke patients of high attack risk. The chip is wearable or can be kept in a bag. It can help people who are at risk of a heart attack.&nbsp;

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In Australia, approximately 55,000 people suffer a heart attack each year. The report mentioned that a similar number suffer from stroke.&nbsp;

Many heart attacks and strokes are caused by blood clots. In the situation of blood clots, the flow of blood to the heart is blocked. It often happens in at-risk individuals without any physical warning. &nbsp;

Experts have explained that a heart attack results when a blood clot completely obstructs a coronary artery supplying blood to the heart muscle and the heart muscle dies.&nbsp;

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The blood clot that causes the heart attack usually forms at the site of rupture of an atherosclerotic, cholesterol plaque on the inner wall of a coronary artery.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, University of Sydney biomedical engineer Dr Arnold Lining Ju is developing a biomedical micro-device which is meant to detect these subtle platelet changes before a heart attack or stroke takes place.&nbsp;

According to the Australian scientists who developed it, this small device could transform the lives of people at risk of heart attacks and strokes in Australia and around the world.&nbsp;

How is it supposed to work?

The micro-device would take a blood sample from a person's finger using a pin-prick test. The sample would then be analysed for platelet clotting and white cell inflammation responses. The report mentioned that the information would be immediately processed by an external operating system.&nbsp;

As quoted by the report, Ju said, "How this device would work is that an at-risk person, for example, someone with heart disease, would use it daily." Ju is&nbsp;from the Sydney Nanoscience Hub and Faculty of Engineering.&nbsp;

"Using a finger prick test, the device would monitor their blood and alert them to any potentially dangerous changes. If a change was detected, they would need to present for more monitoring at a hospital,"&nbsp;Ju further said.&nbsp;

Ju is also a group affiliate of the Heart Research Institute's Thrombosis Group.&nbsp;

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The heart pumps blood and distributes oxygen and nutrients across the body - one of the most important organs. In recent days, heart diseases are becoming a common phenomenon. Cases of heart attacks and strokes happen quite often. A report by World Health Organisation (WHO), published last year, noted that cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally. Hence, taking care of your heart's health is extremely important. Technological advancements in medical science help doctors and other experts to diagnose the disease at an early stage and minimise the risks. An Australia-based report suggests that a pin-prick test could pick early signs of a heart attack. A report by Australia-based hospitalhealth.com noted that scientists have developed a chip, that will apparently warn heart and stroke patients of high attack risk. The chip is wearable or can be kept in a bag. It can help people who are at risk of a heart attack. ALSO READ | During the Covid pandemic, children spent more time on computers and phones: Study In Australia, approximately 55,000 people suffer a heart attack each year. The report mentioned that a similar number suffer from stroke. Many heart attacks and strokes are caused by blood clots. In the situation of blood clots, the flow of blood to the heart is blocked. It often happens in at-risk individuals without any physical warning. Experts have explained that a heart attack results when a blood clot completely obstructs a coronary artery supplying blood to the heart muscle and the heart muscle dies. ALSO READ | Danish scientists working on developing seafood substitute using seaweed and fungi The blood clot that causes the heart attack usually forms at the site of rupture of an atherosclerotic, cholesterol plaque on the inner wall of a coronary artery. Meanwhile, University of Sydney biomedical engineer Dr Arnold Lining Ju is developing a biomedical micro-device which is meant to detect these subtle platelet changes before a heart attack or stroke takes place. According to the Australian scientists who developed it, this small device could transform the lives of people at risk of heart attacks and strokes in Australia and around the world. How is it supposed to work? The micro-device would take a blood sample from a person's finger using a pin-prick test. The sample would then be analysed for platelet clotting and white cell inflammation responses. The report mentioned that the information would be immediately processed by an external operating system. As quoted by the report, Ju said, "How this device would work is that an at-risk person, for example, someone with heart disease, would use it daily." Ju is from the Sydney Nanoscience Hub and Faculty of Engineering. "Using a finger prick test, the device would monitor their blood and alert them to any potentially dangerous changes. If a change was detected, they would need to present for more monitoring at a hospital," Ju further said. Ju is also a group affiliate of the Heart Research Institute's Thrombosis Group. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The world's first long-range production-ready solar electric vehicle (EV), "Lightyear 0," is being tested before mass production begins this fall, news agency AFP reported.&nbsp;

The test has been conducted under northern Spain's blistering sun. As per the startup, an exclusive run of 946 cars will go into production and reach their drivers in November.&nbsp;

On June 23, the company posted on Twitter: Motoring history looks bright as we welcome guests to the first-ever driving experience of Lightyear 0".&nbsp;

It added, "Our public driving premiere is happening in Navarra, Spain, a striking eco-setting worthy of the world’s first production solar car, and the adventures it makes possible."&nbsp;

If the weather is good, the Dutch startup Lightyear's futuristic solar-powered car can cover 70 kilometres on one charge. As per reports, the cost of producing one right now is €250,000.&nbsp;

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Lex Hoefsloot, the CEO of Lightyear: "It shows that it is possible, it serves as a technology demonstrator. But our goal is to be able to reach a mass market in three years, with a car at €30,000."&nbsp;

Hoefsloot had previously explained that "electric cars are a step in the right direction, but they have a scaling problem. By 2030, we can expect 84 million electric vehicles (EVs) on roads in Europe alone."&nbsp;

On its website, the company noted that the "core technologies that make Lightyear 0 unique — a front-runner in efficiency — were outlined as we revisited our roots, mission and strategy."&nbsp;

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The world's first long-range production-ready solar electric vehicle (EV), "Lightyear 0," is being tested before mass production begins this fall, news agency AFP reported. The test has been conducted under northern Spain's blistering sun. As per the startup, an exclusive run of 946 cars will go into production and reach their drivers in November. On June 23, the company posted on Twitter: Motoring history looks bright as we welcome guests to the first-ever driving experience of Lightyear 0". It added, "Our public driving premiere is happening in Navarra, Spain, a striking eco-setting worthy of the world’s first production solar car, and the adventures it makes possible." If the weather is good, the Dutch startup Lightyear's futuristic solar-powered car can cover 70 kilometres on one charge. As per reports, the cost of producing one right now is €250,000. Motoring history looks bright as we welcome guests to the first-ever driving experience of Lightyear 0 ☀️ Our public driving premiere is happening in Navarra, Spain, a striking eco-setting worthy of the world’s first production solar car, and the adventures it makes possible. pic.twitter.com/Y9KBFgxm0o — Lightyear (@lightyear_cars) June 23, 2022 × Lex Hoefsloot, the CEO of Lightyear: "It shows that it is possible, it serves as a technology demonstrator. But our goal is to be able to reach a mass market in three years, with a car at €30,000." Hoefsloot had previously explained that "electric cars are a step in the right direction, but they have a scaling problem. By 2030, we can expect 84 million electric vehicles (EVs) on roads in Europe alone." On its website, the company noted that the "core technologies that make Lightyear 0 unique — a front-runner in efficiency — were outlined as we revisited our roots, mission and strategy." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Thousands of policymakers, experts and advocates are set to take part in a conference led by the United Nations to discuss the health of global oceans, which is constantly deteriorating.

Thousands of policymakers, experts and advocates are set to take part in a conference led by the United Nations to discuss the health of global oceans, which is constantly deteriorating. Climate change is harming marine ecosystems in one way or another. Apart from rising temperatures, several other factors contribute to ocean pollution. Humans produce different kinds of waste like industrial waste, fertilizers, manufactured chemicals, pesticides, petroleum, plastics, pharmaceutical chemicals, etc. Unchecked disposal of such harmful waste will lead to ocean pollution and affect the marine environments around the world. The ocean literacy community will convene in Lisbon, Portugal as part of the UN Ocean Conference to ensure that ocean literacy is seen as a central element of ocean action. The conference in Lisbon will kick off on Monday. UN informed that this year, several major international summits will take place to promote ocean health. Significance of the conference Oceans generate 50 per cent of the oxygen we breathe and provide essential protein and nutrients to billions of people every day. With the help of this conference, the UN Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is asking the world to join the revolution to unlock innovative ocean science solutions. Minimise the impact of climate change The seven seas have also softened the impact of climate change on life on land as they cover more than two-thirds of Earth's surface. But they are paying a terrible cost. Absorbing around a quarter of CO2 pollution has turned seawater acidic, threatening aquatic food chains and the ocean's capacity to pull down carbon. And soaking up more than 90 per cent of the excess heat from global warming has spawned massive marine heatwaves that are killing off precious coral reefs and expanding dead zones bereft of oxygen. Charlotte de Fontaubert, the World Bank's global lead for the blue economy said, "We have only begun to understand the extent to which climate change is going to wreak havoc on ocean health." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Amid questions about authenticity, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents seized all 25 works at a Jean-Michel Basquiat exhibit in Florida, the museum which was showcasing the famous works said on Saturday (June 25).&nbsp;

As per reports by Times, the FBI seized the paintings with a warrant based on a 41-page affidavit that said the agency's probe had unearthed "false information related to the alleged prior ownership of the paintings."&nbsp;

The Orlando Museum of Art said the paintings are now in the hands of the law enforcement agency. The museum further noted that it had complied with a request for access to works at the show called "Heroes and Monsters: Jean-Michel Basquiat".&nbsp;

Emilia Bourmas-Fry, who is the museum spokeswoman, said in an email sent to the news agency AFP: "It is important to note that we still have not been led to believe the Museum has been or is the subject of any investigation."&nbsp;

After Friday's confiscation, The New York Times reported that the paintings were done on scavenged pieces of cardboard and were largely unseen until this exhibit began in February.&nbsp;

On the other hand, a report by The Times said that it had learned last month that one of the works was painted on the back of a shipping box that bore instructions to "Align top of FedEx Shipping Label here." The report quoted a designer who worked for Federal Express.&nbsp;

Notably, the instructions were in a typeface that was not used until 1994, six years after the artist died. Jean-Michel Basquiat was an American artist who rose to success during the 1980s as part of the Neo-expressionism movement.&nbsp;

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Amid questions about authenticity, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents seized all 25 works at a Jean-Michel Basquiat exhibit in Florida, the museum which was showcasing the famous works said on Saturday (June 25).

Amid questions about authenticity, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents seized all 25 works at a Jean-Michel Basquiat exhibit in Florida, the museum which was showcasing the famous works said on Saturday (June 25). As per reports by Times, the FBI seized the paintings with a warrant based on a 41-page affidavit that said the agency's probe had unearthed "false information related to the alleged prior ownership of the paintings." The Orlando Museum of Art said the paintings are now in the hands of the law enforcement agency. The museum further noted that it had complied with a request for access to works at the show called "Heroes and Monsters: Jean-Michel Basquiat". Emilia Bourmas-Fry, who is the museum spokeswoman, said in an email sent to the news agency AFP: "It is important to note that we still have not been led to believe the Museum has been or is the subject of any investigation." After Friday's confiscation, The New York Times reported that the paintings were done on scavenged pieces of cardboard and were largely unseen until this exhibit began in February. On the other hand, a report by The Times said that it had learned last month that one of the works was painted on the back of a shipping box that bore instructions to "Align top of FedEx Shipping Label here." The report quoted a designer who worked for Federal Express. Notably, the instructions were in a typeface that was not used until 1994, six years after the artist died. Jean-Michel Basquiat was an American artist who rose to success during the 1980s as part of the Neo-expressionism movement. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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At a G7 meeting in Germany's Krün, United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau poked fun at Russian President Vladimir Putin's infamous bare-chested photos. The clip has gone viral on social media forums.&nbsp;

At a G7 lunch on Sunday (June 26), world leaders mocked Putin's tough-man image at Bavaria's picturesque Elmau Castle. They joked about whether they should strip down to shirtsleeves - or even less.&nbsp;

As he sat down at the table, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson asked: "Jackets on? Jackets off? Do we take our coats off?"&nbsp;

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After Johnson's question, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau suggested they wait for the official picture of the event before disrobing.&nbsp;

However, Johnson said, "we have to show that we're tougher than Putin".&nbsp;

"We're going to get the bare-chested horseback riding display," Trudeau said.&nbsp;

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Trudeau's reply was in reference to Putin's infamous 2009 photo-op of himself riding shirtless on a horse.&nbsp;

"Horseback riding is the best," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said, without apparently weighing in on the clothing issue itself.&nbsp;

Johnson interjected: "We've got to show them our pecs."&nbsp;

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At a G7 meeting in Germany's Krün, United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau poked fun at Russian President Vladimir Putin's infamous bare-chested photos. The clip has gone viral on social media forums. At a G7 lunch on Sunday (June 26), world leaders mocked Putin's tough-man image at Bavaria's picturesque Elmau Castle. They joked about whether they should strip down to shirtsleeves - or even less. As he sat down at the table, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson asked: "Jackets on? Jackets off? Do we take our coats off?" ALSO READ | G7 announced $600 billion global infrastructure plan to rival China’s BRI After Johnson's question, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau suggested they wait for the official picture of the event before disrobing. However, Johnson said, "we have to show that we're tougher than Putin". "We're going to get the bare-chested horseback riding display," Trudeau said. ALSO READ | G7 nations to announce ban on import of new Russian gold Trudeau's reply was in reference to Putin's infamous 2009 photo-op of himself riding shirtless on a horse. "Horseback riding is the best," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said, without apparently weighing in on the clothing issue itself. Johnson interjected: "We've got to show them our pecs." Watch the video here: G7 leaders mock Putin in jokes about stripping off | AFP AFP News Agency pic.twitter.com/P7GTygc559 — Wittgenstein (@backtolife_2022) June 26, 2022 × (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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On Thursday, a Nigerian politician and his wife were charged in London for plotting to have a 15-year-old boy brought into the United Kingdom to harvest his organs, The Guardian reported.&nbsp;

According to the police, 60-year-old Ike Ekweremadu along with his wife, Beatrice Nwanneka Ekweremadu, 55 were both brought into Uxbridge magistrates court in west London on Thursday after being charged with conspiracy to arrange the travel of another person with a view to harvest organs.&nbsp;

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The couple will be kept in custody until their next court appearance on 7 July.&nbsp;

Ike Ekweremadu is the former deputy senate president and is currently the opposition senator in the southern state of Enugu.&nbsp;

Following reports made of possible offences which come under the modern slavery legislation, the police were alerted regarding the couple's alleged plan.&nbsp;

The couple was arrested at Heathrow airport before they flew to Turkey on Tuesday and they have denied all allegations against them.&nbsp;

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The child that was involved has been taken to safety and work is underway to provide the child with additional support.

"It is a conspiracy in relation to human trafficking offences for the purposes of organ harvesting," The Guardian quoted prosecutor, Damla Ayas.

According to the prosecution, the attorney general’s consent was needed for the case proceedings to begin due to some jurisdictional issues.

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Prosecutor Ayas also added, "They were interviewed at the police station. Both of the defendants have provided a prepared statement. Mr. Ekweremadu in his prepared statement denied allegations of human trafficking. He said at no stage has he arranged transport for anyone with the intention to exploit them."

The chief executive of the London-based charity Africans Unite Against Child Abuse (Afruca), Debbie Ariyo told The Guardian, "Organ harvesting is a massive problem in Nigeria itself. This is the first prosecution in the UK that I’m aware of."

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On Thursday, a Nigerian politician and his wife were charged in London for plotting to have a 15-year-old boy brought into the United Kingdom to harvest his organs, The Guardian reported.

On Thursday, a Nigerian politician and his wife were charged in London for plotting to have a 15-year-old boy brought into the United Kingdom to harvest his organs, The Guardian reported. According to the police, 60-year-old Ike Ekweremadu along with his wife, Beatrice Nwanneka Ekweremadu, 55 were both brought into Uxbridge magistrates court in west London on Thursday after being charged with conspiracy to arrange the travel of another person with a view to harvest organs. Also read | 17-year-old mother arrested for throwing one-day-old baby out of fifth floor window The couple will be kept in custody until their next court appearance on 7 July. Ike Ekweremadu is the former deputy senate president and is currently the opposition senator in the southern state of Enugu. Following reports made of possible offences which come under the modern slavery legislation, the police were alerted regarding the couple's alleged plan. The couple was arrested at Heathrow airport before they flew to Turkey on Tuesday and they have denied all allegations against them. Watch | Brazil: Progress in Amazon missing case, second suspect arrested by police The child that was involved has been taken to safety and work is underway to provide the child with additional support. "It is a conspiracy in relation to human trafficking offences for the purposes of organ harvesting," The Guardian quoted prosecutor, Damla Ayas. According to the prosecution, the attorney general’s consent was needed for the case proceedings to begin due to some jurisdictional issues. Also read | This Saudi prisoner was arrested at 13 and faced execution. He is now freed Prosecutor Ayas also added, "They were interviewed at the police station. Both of the defendants have provided a prepared statement. Mr. Ekweremadu in his prepared statement denied allegations of human trafficking. He said at no stage has he arranged transport for anyone with the intention to exploit them." The chief executive of the London-based charity Africans Unite Against Child Abuse (Afruca), Debbie Ariyo told The Guardian, "Organ harvesting is a massive problem in Nigeria itself. This is the first prosecution in the UK that I’m aware of." (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The 19-year-old climate activist, Greta Thunberg made a surprise appearance at the Glastonbury festival, with a warning regarding a potential “total natural catastrophe” unless citizens take immediate action.&nbsp;

After a moving speech from the Pyramid stage which was painted with an apocalyptic image of the future of the planet, Thunberg also led chants of "climate" and "justice" with cheers from thousands of people at the festival.

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"We are approaching the precipice and I would strongly suggest that all of those who have not yet been greenwashed out of our senses to stand our ground. Do not let them drag us another inch closer to the edge. Right now is where we stand our ground," The Guardian quoted Thunberg.

Emily Eavis, co-organiser of the Glastonbury festival invited Thunberg to the stage by describing her as, "the most inspiring speaker of this generation”.

Thunberg claimed that the world leaders are to be blamed for failing to stop the climate emergency and for developing “loopholes” that allow ecological destruction to go unaddressed.&nbsp;

"It has not only become acceptable for leaders to lie, but it’s also almost what we expect them to do," she added.

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The surprise in-person speech by Thunberg was announced on Saturday.

The climate activist said, "It is taking action. It is stepping outside your comfort zone. And if a bunch of school kids was able to get millions of people on the streets and start changing their lives, just imagine what we could all do together if we try."

Thunberg said that it was high time for society to start “creating hope” rather than waiting for it to arrive.

"Hope is not something that is given to you. It is something you have to earn, to create. It cannot be gained passively from standing by passively and waiting for someone else to do something."

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Thunberg's main intention to make a surprise appearance at the festival was to urge the people to make efforts to halt global warming before it is too late.

"These crises are the biggest story in the world. And it must be spoken as far and as wide as possible, as far as our voices can carry and even further still. It must be told in the articles, newspapers, movies, and songs; at breakfast tables, lunch meetings, family gatherings; in lifts and bus stops; and in a rural shop and music festivals like Glastonbury," she added.

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The 19-year-old climate activist, Greta Thunberg made a surprise appearance at the Glastonbury festival, with a warning regarding a potential “total natural catastrophe” unless citizens take immediate action.

The 19-year-old climate activist, Greta Thunberg made a surprise appearance at the Glastonbury festival, with a warning regarding a potential “total natural catastrophe” unless citizens take immediate action. After a moving speech from the Pyramid stage which was painted with an apocalyptic image of the future of the planet, Thunberg also led chants of "climate" and "justice" with cheers from thousands of people at the festival. Also read | Treaty that puts climate change on back burner to be challenged at European Court of Human Rights "We are approaching the precipice and I would strongly suggest that all of those who have not yet been greenwashed out of our senses to stand our ground. Do not let them drag us another inch closer to the edge. Right now is where we stand our ground," The Guardian quoted Thunberg. Emily Eavis, co-organiser of the Glastonbury festival invited Thunberg to the stage by describing her as, "the most inspiring speaker of this generation”. Thunberg claimed that the world leaders are to be blamed for failing to stop the climate emergency and for developing “loopholes” that allow ecological destruction to go unaddressed. "It has not only become acceptable for leaders to lie, but it’s also almost what we expect them to do," she added. Watch | Effects of climate change lead to food shortage | Air Pollution can cause infertility The surprise in-person speech by Thunberg was announced on Saturday. The climate activist said, "It is taking action. It is stepping outside your comfort zone. And if a bunch of school kids was able to get millions of people on the streets and start changing their lives, just imagine what we could all do together if we try." Thunberg said that it was high time for society to start “creating hope” rather than waiting for it to arrive. "Hope is not something that is given to you. It is something you have to earn, to create. It cannot be gained passively from standing by passively and waiting for someone else to do something." Also read | Major Highlights of Glastonbury festival 2022: Paul McCartney, Grohl, Springsteen and more perform Thunberg's main intention to make a surprise appearance at the festival was to urge the people to make efforts to halt global warming before it is too late. "These crises are the biggest story in the world. And it must be spoken as far and as wide as possible, as far as our voices can carry and even further still. It must be told in the articles, newspapers, movies, and songs; at breakfast tables, lunch meetings, family gatherings; in lifts and bus stops; and in a rural shop and music festivals like Glastonbury," she added. (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Flights in Europe are disrupted and Britain's railway system has once again ended up at a standstill with the increasing strikes in the travel sector across the continent.

Flights in Europe are disrupted and Britain's railway system has once again ended up at a standstill with the increasing strikes in the travel sector across the continent. On Tuesday and Thursday, thousands of UK rail workers staged a day-long walkout over wages and job security, hampering travel plans and commute for people already hit by existing strikes. Only one-fifth of the services are still operating at heavily reduced hours. Also read | As biggest rail strike in 30 years starts, UK PM Boris Johnson seeks 'sensible compromise' In a statement, Network Rail chief executive Andrew Haines said, "Unfortunately, the RMT's decision to carry out another day of needless and premature strike action means our passengers will suffer again on Saturday. A fraction of trains will run compared to a usual Saturday service, with trains starting later in the morning and finishing much earlier in the evening." The RMT rail union necessitates the actions being taken by them this week because of the failure of their wages to keep pace with the rising UK inflation which has already hit a 40-year high. RMT secretary-general Mick Lynch told AFP, "In a modern economy, workers need to be properly rewarded for their work, enjoy good conditions and have the peace of mind that their job will not be taken away from them." Airline strikes Similar to much of Europe, Britain is experiencing issues due to the skyrocketing inflation and stagnant economic growth that has raised the prospect of a summer full of strikes throughout the continent. On Saturday, staff from the Irish airline, Ryanair held strikes in Spain, Italy, France, Portugal, and Belgium. The strike resulted in the cancellation of two flights between Lisbon and Brussels. Watch | UK braces for the 3rd day of rail strikes as no deal with the rail union reached yet Similarly, in Spain, the USO transport union announced that nearly 75 flights had been cancelled from six different locations. The union also denounced the fact that striking staff had been replaced by workers from Morocco. The workers claimed that it was a tactic that they consider illegal because it violates their right to strike. In Belgium, the walkout on Saturday led to only 41 per cent of Ryanair flights leaving Charleroi airport. Since Friday, Ryanair has cancelled 127 flights with no other option left, AFP reported quoting an airport spokeswoman. The situation has become excessively complicated in Belgium with a three-day strike by Brussels Airlines staff ending Saturday. This has forced the German-owned carrier, to cancel close to 60 per cent or 300 of its flights since Thursday. On Saturday, Austria Airlines also claimed that it had to cancel 52 out of 360 scheduled flights due to a rise in Covid infections among its staff. Also read | Strike to ground quarter of flights at Paris airport A spokeswoman for the airline told AFP, "Our crew members are sick, and cases of infection are rising." The aviation industry in Europe is experiencing staff shortages and is also struggling to recover from the pandemic which has resulted in hundreds of flights being cancelled and huge queues at airports that have angered travellers across the continent. (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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