The United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson's wife Carrie's text messages related to a potential coronavirus (COVID-19) rule-breaking event in the Downing Street flat might get published, the Sunday Times report on May 29. The report added that there is apparently evidence that Carrie had organised a gathering on 19 June 2020 for the PM's 56th birthday. The Johnson government was slammed for organising wine-fulled parties at Downing Street when such gatherings were banned across the country during the lockdown.&nbsp;

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The event allegedly held by Carrie was not examined by the Sue Gray inquiry, it is not part of the published report. Meanwhile, Labour has called for a probe. Party's deputy leader Angela Rayner urged Mr Johnson to "come clean".&nbsp;

On June 19, 2020, up to 30 staff were said to have attended a party at Downing Street for Johnson's birthday. During that time, social gatherings were only permitted between six people outside.&nbsp;

As shown in the photos, the country's finance minister Rishi Sunak was also present. The event apparently lasted from 2:25-2:45 pm "throughout which the prime minister was present". He, Sunak and Carrie were all fined for the event by London's Metropolitan Police.&nbsp;

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The United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson's wife Carrie's text messages related to a potential coronavirus (COVID-19) rule-breaking event in the Downing Street flat might get published, the Sunday Times report on May 29. The report added that there is apparently evidence that Carrie had organised a gathering on 19 June 2020 for the PM's 56th birthday. The Johnson government was slammed for organising wine-fulled parties at Downing Street when such gatherings were banned across the country during the lockdown. ALSO READ | Was Sue Gray's Partygate probe report tampered with to save some civil service staff? The event allegedly held by Carrie was not examined by the Sue Gray inquiry, it is not part of the published report. Meanwhile, Labour has called for a probe. Party's deputy leader Angela Rayner urged Mr Johnson to "come clean". On June 19, 2020, up to 30 staff were said to have attended a party at Downing Street for Johnson's birthday. During that time, social gatherings were only permitted between six people outside. As shown in the photos, the country's finance minister Rishi Sunak was also present. The event apparently lasted from 2:25-2:45 pm "throughout which the prime minister was present". He, Sunak and Carrie were all fined for the event by London's Metropolitan Police. ALSO READ | China deployed J-16 fighter jets during joint patrol with Russia: Report 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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From humans to animals, from birds to small insects, the world is witnessing the negative impact of climate change. An increase in temperatures is changing the ecosystem.

From humans to animals, from birds to small insects, the world is witnessing the negative impact of climate change. An increase in temperatures is changing the ecosystem. Animal and plant habitats are being destroyed due to heavier rainy seasons, extended droughts or unpredictable snowfall in regions that aren't used to such changes. However, a new study found that warming temperatures may, in fact, benefit one species, which is rattlesnakes. A study led by the University of Michigan has found that rattlesnakes prefer higher temperatures since they are cold-blooded animals. Subsequently, a warming climate means they spend more time in the wilderness and less time hibernating, a new study published earlier this month in the journal Ecology and Evolution suggests. ALSO READ | Four 'malicious' alien civilisations could attack or invade Earth: Researcher For the study, the team of researchers examined the Pacific rattlesnake and observed that snakes' preferred body temperatures of around 86-89 degrees Fahrenheit. Pacific rattlesnakes can be found in desert regions like Southern California. They can also be located in colder climates like Washington state. Hayley Crowell, who is a doctoral student at the University of Michigan, told US TODAY: "They're existing in temperatures cooler than what they would want to be at in a perfect world. If there's a couple degree increase in climate, these snakes, from a physiology standpoint, might be happier because it's closer to their preferred body temperature." Crowell, who is the lead author of the study, said that the observation indicates that for rattlesnakes, the hibernation ends earlier in the spring if temperatures continue to rise. "Basically just more time to grow and do rattlesnake things," she said. ALSO READ | Scientists detect new type of extremely reactive substance in the Earth's atmosphere They might gain benefits from the warming of temperatures, but rattlesnakes will face negative impacts also because of low availability of prey and water, and increased risk of exposure to wildfires. However, rattlesnakes have lower metabolisms than other animals, Crowell explained that they do not need a lot of food to survive. "They just do not need a lot of food at all to survive. A rattlesnake can totally survive just on one or two big ground squirrels a year if it needed to," she said. 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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Naftali Bennett accused Iran of stealing classified documents from the International Atomic Energy Agency(IAEA). Ukraine authorities said Severodonetsk city's frontline has been divided into half amid bitter fighting between Russian and Ukrainian troops.

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A researcher has claimed that there may be four extraterrestrial civilisations in the Milky Way that could attack or invade the planet Earth. As reported by Vice News, Alberto Caballero, who is a PhD student at the University of Vigo in Spain, estimated the prevalence of "malicious extraterrestrial" civilisations.&nbsp;

In the paper which is titled "Estimating the Prevalence of Malicious Extraterrestrial Civilizations," Caballero has attempted to provide an estimation of the prevalence of hostile extraterrestrial civilisations. Although, he admitted that there are "some limitations".&nbsp;

Caballero noted that the estimation is based on the "world's history of invasions in the last century, military capabilities of the countries involved, and the global growth rate of energy consumption".&nbsp;

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In the non-peer-reviewed research published in Arxiv journal, Caballero stated that the upper limits of standard deviations are used to obtain the "estimated probability of extraterrestrial invasion" by a civilisation whose planet we send a message to.&nbsp;

He further stated that results show that such probability is "two orders of magnitude lower than the impact probability of a planet-killer asteroid".&nbsp;

Scientists are planning to send a message (METI, or "Messaging Extraterrestrial Intelligence") to the so-called alien civilisation. Although there is no definitive proof but the US government is serious about the increasing signs of extraterrestrial life.&nbsp;

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However, as a warning to the scientists, Caballero in his paper stated that the findings could serve as a starting point for an international debate about sending the first serious interstellar radio messages to nearby potentially habitable planets.&nbsp;

"I did the paper-based only on life as we know it. We don't know the mind of extraterrestrials. An extraterrestrial civilization may have a brain with a different chemical composition and they might not have empathy or they might have more psychopathological behaviours," Caballero told Vice.&nbsp;

"I found this way to do [the study], which has limitations because we don't know the mind of what aliens would be like," he added.&nbsp;

In his paper, he wrote that such an event takes place once every 100 million years. Caballero researched human "invasions" of other countries over the last 50 years as he mentioned that he did the paper-based "only on life as we know it".&nbsp;

The report noted that he applied the data he gathered to the number of known "exoplanets" in our galaxy. Claudio Maccone, an Italian scientist, estimated that there are around 15,785 exoplanets. After analysing the data, Caballero estimated that there could be four "malicious" alien civilisations.&nbsp;

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Caballero also authored a study in the International Journal of Astrobiology earlier this month. He claimed that he pinpointed the "WoW! Signal" that was first detected by a radio telescope in 1977.&nbsp;

It was a strange minute-long burst of radio energy. According to Caballero, the signal might have originated from a Sun-like star 1,800 lightyears from the Earth.&nbsp;

As per Vice, the signal was first received by the Big Ear telescope at Ohio State University.&nbsp;

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A researcher has claimed that there may be four extraterrestrial civilisations in the Milky Way that could attack or invade the planet Earth. As reported by Vice News, Alberto Caballero, who is a PhD student at the University of Vigo in Spain, estimated the prevalence of "malicious extraterrestrial" civilisations.

A researcher has claimed that there may be four extraterrestrial civilisations in the Milky Way that could attack or invade the planet Earth. As reported by Vice News, Alberto Caballero, who is a PhD student at the University of Vigo in Spain, estimated the prevalence of "malicious extraterrestrial" civilisations. In the paper which is titled "Estimating the Prevalence of Malicious Extraterrestrial Civilizations," Caballero has attempted to provide an estimation of the prevalence of hostile extraterrestrial civilisations. Although, he admitted that there are "some limitations". Caballero noted that the estimation is based on the "world's history of invasions in the last century, military capabilities of the countries involved, and the global growth rate of energy consumption". ALSO READ | Scientists detect new type of extremely reactive substance in the Earth's atmosphere In the non-peer-reviewed research published in Arxiv journal, Caballero stated that the upper limits of standard deviations are used to obtain the "estimated probability of extraterrestrial invasion" by a civilisation whose planet we send a message to. He further stated that results show that such probability is "two orders of magnitude lower than the impact probability of a planet-killer asteroid". Scientists are planning to send a message (METI, or "Messaging Extraterrestrial Intelligence") to the so-called alien civilisation. Although there is no definitive proof but the US government is serious about the increasing signs of extraterrestrial life. ALSO READ | New study claims Earth’s iron-rich core may be rusting However, as a warning to the scientists, Caballero in his paper stated that the findings could serve as a starting point for an international debate about sending the first serious interstellar radio messages to nearby potentially habitable planets. "I did the paper-based only on life as we know it. We don't know the mind of extraterrestrials. An extraterrestrial civilization may have a brain with a different chemical composition and they might not have empathy or they might have more psychopathological behaviours," Caballero told Vice. "I found this way to do [the study], which has limitations because we don't know the mind of what aliens would be like," he added. In his paper, he wrote that such an event takes place once every 100 million years. Caballero researched human "invasions" of other countries over the last 50 years as he mentioned that he did the paper-based "only on life as we know it". The report noted that he applied the data he gathered to the number of known "exoplanets" in our galaxy. Claudio Maccone, an Italian scientist, estimated that there are around 15,785 exoplanets. After analysing the data, Caballero estimated that there could be four "malicious" alien civilisations. WATCH | Boeing Starliner capsule returns to Earth from ISS × Caballero also authored a study in the International Journal of Astrobiology earlier this month. He claimed that he pinpointed the "WoW! Signal" that was first detected by a radio telescope in 1977. It was a strange minute-long burst of radio energy. According to Caballero, the signal might have originated from a Sun-like star 1,800 lightyears from the Earth. As per Vice, the signal was first received by the Big Ear telescope at Ohio State University. 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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In India, Maggi is a popular snack. People have often claimed that they can eat the "two-minute noodles" anytime throughout the day. But it appears not everyone is a huge "Maggi fan". A curious, old case appeared after a judge in India revealed how Maggi led to the divorce between husband and wife.&nbsp;

ML Raghunath, who is the principal district and sessions court judge, recalled an old case on Friday that apparently came up when he was the district judge in Ballari, which is in Karnataka - a state in southwest India.&nbsp;

The bizarre incident went viral on social media after ML Raghunath revealed the details of the case. The story has been published by several India-based media outlets citing a press conference.&nbsp;

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He said that a man filed for divorce just because his wife cooked only Maggi noodles. She didn't know know how to prepare any food.&nbsp;

Referring to it as the "Maggi case", the sessions judge said as quoted by media outlets, "It was noodles for breakfast, lunch and dinner. He complained that his wife went to the provision store and brought only instant noodles."&nbsp;

He further revealed that the marriage ended in divorce on mutual consent. Although, people might think whether Maggi was the main reason behind the separation. Could there have been options to deal with the situation?&nbsp;

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They sound funny but such incidents are quite concerning given the fact that divorce cases in the country are rising.&nbsp;

Raghunath said, "Divorce cases are increasing drastically over the years. Couples have to stay together for at least a year before seeking divorce. If there was no such law, there would be divorce petitions filed directly from wedding halls."&nbsp;

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In India, Maggi is a popular snack. People have often claimed that they can eat the "two-minute noodles" anytime throughout the day. But it appears not everyone is a huge "Maggi fan". A curious, old case appeared after a judge in India revealed how Maggi led to the divorce between husband and wife. ML Raghunath, who is the principal district and sessions court judge, recalled an old case on Friday that apparently came up when he was the district judge in Ballari, which is in Karnataka - a state in southwest India. The bizarre incident went viral on social media after ML Raghunath revealed the details of the case. The story has been published by several India-based media outlets citing a press conference. ALSO READ | As part of 'alternative protein' research, primary school kids in Wales to be offered edible insects A husband sought a divorce after realizing his wife could only cook Maggi. Yes, it’s a real case and the results end with divorce only! pic.twitter.com/9fUEjdCBDF — ADV. ASHUTOSH J. DUBEY 🇮🇳 (@AdvAshutoshBJP) May 31, 2022 × He said that a man filed for divorce just because his wife cooked only Maggi noodles. She didn't know know how to prepare any food. Referring to it as the "Maggi case", the sessions judge said as quoted by media outlets, "It was noodles for breakfast, lunch and dinner. He complained that his wife went to the provision store and brought only instant noodles." He further revealed that the marriage ended in divorce on mutual consent. Although, people might think whether Maggi was the main reason behind the separation. Could there have been options to deal with the situation? ALSO READ | In breathtaking video, man walks on aircraft’s wing on top of hill in Bali, sparks reactions on social media They sound funny but such incidents are quite concerning given the fact that divorce cases in the country are rising. Raghunath said, "Divorce cases are increasing drastically over the years. Couples have to stay together for at least a year before seeking divorce. If there was no such law, there would be divorce petitions filed directly from wedding halls." 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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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing criticism for the Partygate scandal that shocked the nation. The members of the opposition party have asked him to resign after senior civil servant Sue Gray released her report related to the numerous parties in Downing Street. As per the report, Johnson participated in the gatherings. Such gatherings at the heart of the government angered common people because they were organised during the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown. The UK government hosted wine and cheese parties at No 10 when people across the country were forced to stay inside their homes because of the deadly virus.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, Johnson's ratings in the country plunged. As reported by the UK media outlets, his ratings have dropped significantly. As per the ConservativeHome survey, Johnson is at the bottom of the "Cabinet League Table" of party members. Reports have mentioned that his net satisfaction rating this month is at minus 15 points.&nbsp;

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Former Conservative leader William Hague said on Tuesday (May 31) that Johnson could face a vote among his own MPs to end his tenure in power as soon as next week.&nbsp;

Hague told Times Radio: "The fuse is getting closer to the dynamite here and it's speeding up." He added that it was "just another indication the Conservative Party is moving faster towards a vote". The former foreign secretary added: "A few more letters like that and it will come next week."&nbsp;

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In the aftermath of the Partygate scandal, more Tory lawmakers have expressed doubts about Johnson's continued leadership. Dozens of his MPs have now publicly criticised him.&nbsp;

If 54 of them write a letter of no-confidence in Johnson to a powerful backbench committee of Tory MPs, it will trigger a vote of all 359 Conservative lawmakers on whether he should continue as leader and thereby prime minister. Nearly, 30 MPs are publicly known to have submitted such a letter.&nbsp;

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing criticism for the Partygate scandal that shocked the nation. The members of the opposition party have asked him to resign after senior civil servant Sue Gray released her report related to the numerous parties in Downing Street. As per the report, Johnson participated in the gatherings. Such gatherings at the heart of the government angered common people because they were organised during the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown. The UK government hosted wine and cheese parties at No 10 when people across the country were forced to stay inside their homes because of the deadly virus. ALSO READ | As part of 'alternative protein' research, primary school kids in Wales to be offered edible insects Meanwhile, Johnson's ratings in the country plunged. As reported by the UK media outlets, his ratings have dropped significantly. As per the ConservativeHome survey, Johnson is at the bottom of the "Cabinet League Table" of party members. Reports have mentioned that his net satisfaction rating this month is at minus 15 points. No - even his own party don't think much of him in this survey of their members. He's at the bottom (again) pic.twitter.com/KdPqAeovk3 — Julia Smith (@juliasm18659356) May 30, 2022 × Boris Johnson’s approval rating sits at 34 percent, one of the lowest points since he was appointed as Britain's prime minister in 2019. While the mood against him has hardened since Sue Gray’s Partygate report was released last week, it only caused a slight drop in his rating. pic.twitter.com/NmlGzd4BIL — POLITICO Poll of Polls (@pollofpolls_EU) May 31, 2022 × Former Conservative leader William Hague said on Tuesday (May 31) that Johnson could face a vote among his own MPs to end his tenure in power as soon as next week. Hague told Times Radio: "The fuse is getting closer to the dynamite here and it's speeding up." He added that it was "just another indication the Conservative Party is moving faster towards a vote". The former foreign secretary added: "A few more letters like that and it will come next week." IN PICS | Final touches as UK’s village prepares for queen’s Platinum Jubilee party WATCH | UK: Tory whips draw up battle plan as more Tory MPs call for PM Boris Johnson's resignation × In the aftermath of the Partygate scandal, more Tory lawmakers have expressed doubts about Johnson's continued leadership. Dozens of his MPs have now publicly criticised him. If 54 of them write a letter of no-confidence in Johnson to a powerful backbench committee of Tory MPs, it will trigger a vote of all 359 Conservative lawmakers on whether he should continue as leader and thereby prime minister. Nearly, 30 MPs are publicly known to have submitted such a letter. 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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Academics at Cardiff University and the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) are experimenting with meals for children. They are discussing options of edible insects and plant-based meat alternatives. The project aims to find out how children's attitudes to environmental issues vary. Subsequently, how such changes impact the food they eat. The research is focused on kids, aged between 5 to 11, in primary school and also their teachers in Wales. A report by phys.org stated that the research will explore children's and teachers' understandings and experiences of "alternative proteins" after doing surveys, workshops, interviews and focus groups. It has been mentioned in the report that teachers will give their input regarding how the discussions should take place in the classroom.&nbsp;

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WalesOnline reported that children in Wales at four primary schools will be offered insect protein during workshops. The report added that the kids will be given a product called VeXo, which is a combination of insect and plant-based protein.&nbsp;

The kids will learn the nutritional and environmental benefits of eating insects, such as crickets, grasshoppers, silkworms, locusts and mealworms.&nbsp;

The reports added that there's an increase in the demand for healthy, sustainable diets among consumers in the UK as the aim is to reduce the use of traditional meat products such as beef and chicken.&nbsp;

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"But there is still little research on how these values translate into food consumption attitudes and practices among children. This research project is an opportunity for us to find out how young people of primary age envisage the role of edible insects and plant-based proteins in more sustainable and ethical food futures."&nbsp;

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Academics at Cardiff University and the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) are experimenting with meals for children. They are discussing options of edible insects and plant-based meat alternatives. The project aims to find out how children's attitudes to environmental issues vary. Subsequently, how such changes impact the food they eat. The research is focused on kids, aged between 5 to 11, in primary school and also their teachers in Wales. A report by phys.org stated that the research will explore children's and teachers' understandings and experiences of "alternative proteins" after doing surveys, workshops, interviews and focus groups. It has been mentioned in the report that teachers will give their input regarding how the discussions should take place in the classroom. ALSO READ | In breathtaking video, man walks on aircraft’s wing on top of hill in Bali, sparks reactions on social media WalesOnline reported that children in Wales at four primary schools will be offered insect protein during workshops. The report added that the kids will be given a product called VeXo, which is a combination of insect and plant-based protein. The kids will learn the nutritional and environmental benefits of eating insects, such as crickets, grasshoppers, silkworms, locusts and mealworms. The reports added that there's an increase in the demand for healthy, sustainable diets among consumers in the UK as the aim is to reduce the use of traditional meat products such as beef and chicken. ALSO READ | Some artificial sweeteners, citrus fruits can affect how body metabolises drugs, find experts WATCH | Global food security crisis looms: Russia to free up maritime blockade × As quoted by phys.org, Dr Christopher Bear, based at Cardiff University's School of Geography and Planning, said, "Young people's voices are becoming increasingly prominent in discussions on environmental futures and animal welfare. Embodied in Greta Thunberg's Fridays for Future movement, their highlighting of intensive livestock farming's greenhouse gas emissions has been especially high-profile. "But there is still little research on how these values translate into food consumption attitudes and practices among children. This research project is an opportunity for us to find out how young people of primary age envisage the role of edible insects and plant-based proteins in more sustainable and ethical food futures." 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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Chinese President Xi Jinping has met with&nbsp;Hong&nbsp;Kong's next leader in Beijing, telling John Lee he has the full trust of the central government,&nbsp;state media said Monday.

Lee travelled to the capital on Saturday to receive Beijing's blessing as he prepares to take office in a month.

The 64-year-old former security chief, who oversaw a crackdown on&nbsp;Hong&nbsp;Kong's democracy movement, was chosen as the next chief executive by a small committee of Beijing loyalists in early May.

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"I believe that the administration of the new government will definitely bring forth a new atmosphere, and compose a new chapter in&nbsp;Hong&nbsp;Kong's development," Xi said, according to official news agency Xinhua.

Lee will assume office on July 1, which is the 25th anniversary of&nbsp;Hong&nbsp;Kong's transfer from British to Chinese rule and the halfway point of its "One Country, Two Systems" political model.

Hong&nbsp;Kong&nbsp;has never been a democracy -- the source of years of public frustration and protests -- but China agreed that&nbsp;Hong&nbsp;Kong&nbsp;could maintain certain freedoms and autonomy for 50 years after its handover.

According to Xinhua, Xi said Lee has the "courage to take responsibility" and "had made contributions to safeguarding national security and&nbsp;Hong&nbsp;Kong's prosperity and stability".

"The central government fully affirms and fully trusts you," Xi added.

Lee was the sole candidate in the race to succeed outgoing leader Carrie Lam at a time when&nbsp;Hong&nbsp;Kong&nbsp;is being remoulded in China's authoritarian image.

According to a statement from the&nbsp;Hong&nbsp;Kong&nbsp;government, Lee said in the meeting that he was "deeply honoured by the appointment and fully aware of the great responsibility upon me".

He promised to "unite all sectors" and bring the government and people together to "strive for the well-being of&nbsp;Hong&nbsp;Kong&nbsp;and its people".

"Together, we will build&nbsp;Hong&nbsp;Kong&nbsp;into a city with long-term prosperity and a caring and inclusive society," he added.

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Selection controversy

China imposed a national security law on&nbsp;Hong&nbsp;Kong&nbsp;that has clamped down on dissent after widespread and sometimes violent pro-democracy protests rocked the city in 2019.

The elevation of Lee, who is under US sanctions, places a security official in&nbsp;Hong&nbsp;Kong's top job for the first time after a tumultuous few years for a city battered by the unrest and economically debilitating pandemic controls.

Lee spent 35 years in the police before jumping to the government in 2012, serving in the Security Bureau and then leading it before becoming the city's number two official last year.

He won the top role this month with more than 99 percent of votes from the 1,461-member committee.

Under the slogan "Starting a new chapter for&nbsp;Hong&nbsp;Kong&nbsp;together", Lee has vowed to&nbsp;bring in "result-oriented" governance, forge unity and reboot the city's economy.&nbsp;

Insiders told AFP at the time of Lee's selection that his unwavering commitment won China's confidence when other&nbsp;Hong&nbsp;Kong&nbsp;elites were seen as insufficiently loyal or competent.

This month countries including Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Britain and the United States joined the European Union in voicing alarm over the selection process for the new leader, which they called a "continued assault on political pluralism and fundamental freedoms".

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But Beijing hailed the process as "a real demonstration of democratic spirit" and said it was the culmination of a strategy to ensure only "patriots" run&nbsp;Hong&nbsp;Kong.

Outgoing leader Lam is on track to leave office with record-low approval ratings.&nbsp;

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Chinese President Xi Jinping has met with Hong Kong's next leader in Beijing, telling John Lee he has the full trust of the central government, state media said Monday. Lee travelled to the capital on Saturday to receive Beijing's blessing as he prepares to take office in a month. The 64-year-old former security chief, who oversaw a crackdown on Hong Kong's democracy movement, was chosen as the next chief executive by a small committee of Beijing loyalists in early May. Also read | Chinese President Xi Jinping issues strongest warning to silence uproar over zero-Covid policy "I believe that the administration of the new government will definitely bring forth a new atmosphere, and compose a new chapter in Hong Kong's development," Xi said, according to official news agency Xinhua. Lee will assume office on July 1, which is the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's transfer from British to Chinese rule and the halfway point of its "One Country, Two Systems" political model. Hong Kong has never been a democracy -- the source of years of public frustration and protests -- but China agreed that Hong Kong could maintain certain freedoms and autonomy for 50 years after its handover. According to Xinhua, Xi said Lee has the "courage to take responsibility" and "had made contributions to safeguarding national security and Hong Kong's prosperity and stability". "The central government fully affirms and fully trusts you," Xi added. Lee was the sole candidate in the race to succeed outgoing leader Carrie Lam at a time when Hong Kong is being remoulded in China's authoritarian image. According to a statement from the Hong Kong government, Lee said in the meeting that he was "deeply honoured by the appointment and fully aware of the great responsibility upon me". He promised to "unite all sectors" and bring the government and people together to "strive for the well-being of Hong Kong and its people". "Together, we will build Hong Kong into a city with long-term prosperity and a caring and inclusive society," he added. Watch | Gravitas: Small Pacific Nations reject China's deal Selection controversy China imposed a national security law on Hong Kong that has clamped down on dissent after widespread and sometimes violent pro-democracy protests rocked the city in 2019. The elevation of Lee, who is under US sanctions, places a security official in Hong Kong's top job for the first time after a tumultuous few years for a city battered by the unrest and economically debilitating pandemic controls. Lee spent 35 years in the police before jumping to the government in 2012, serving in the Security Bureau and then leading it before becoming the city's number two official last year. He won the top role this month with more than 99 percent of votes from the 1,461-member committee. Under the slogan "Starting a new chapter for Hong Kong together", Lee has vowed to bring in "result-oriented" governance, forge unity and reboot the city's economy. Insiders told AFP at the time of Lee's selection that his unwavering commitment won China's confidence when other Hong Kong elites were seen as insufficiently loyal or competent. This month countries including Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Britain and the United States joined the European Union in voicing alarm over the selection process for the new leader, which they called a "continued assault on political pluralism and fundamental freedoms". Also read | ‘No wavering’: After turning to Putin, Xi faces hard wartime choices for China But Beijing hailed the process as "a real demonstration of democratic spirit" and said it was the culmination of a strategy to ensure only "patriots" run Hong Kong. Outgoing leader Lam is on track to leave office with record-low approval ratings. 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&nbsp;tobacco&nbsp;industry is a far greater threat than many realise as it is one of the world's biggest polluters, from leaving mountains of waste to driving global warming, the&nbsp;WHO&nbsp;charged Tuesday.

The World Health Organization accused the industry of causing widespread deforestation, diverting badly needed land and water in poor countries away from food production, spewing out plastic and chemical waste as well as emitting millions of tonnes of carbon dioxide.&nbsp;

In its report released on World No&nbsp;Tobacco&nbsp;Day, the UN agency called for the&nbsp;tobacco&nbsp;industry to be held to account and foot the bill for the cleanup.

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The report, "Tobacco: poisoning our planet", looks at the impacts of the whole cycle, from the growth of plants to the manufacturing of&nbsp;tobacco&nbsp;products, to consumption and waste.

While&nbsp;tobacco's health impacts have been well documented for decades -- with smoking still causing more than eight million deaths worldwide every year, the report focuses on its broader&nbsp;environmental&nbsp;consequences.

The findings are "quite&nbsp;devastating," Ruediger Krech,&nbsp;WHO&nbsp;director of health promotion, told AFP, slamming the industry as "one of the biggest polluters that we know of."

The industry is responsible for the loss of some 600 million trees each year, while&nbsp;tobacco&nbsp;growing and production uses 200,000 hectares of land and 22 billion tonnes of water annually, the report found.

It also emits around 84 million tonnes of carbon dioxide, it said.

4.5 trillion cigarette butts

In addition, "tobacco&nbsp;products are the most littered item on the planet, containing over 7,000 toxic chemicals, which leech into our environment when discarded," Krech said.

He pointed out that each one of the estimated 4.5 trillion cigarette butts that end up in our oceans, rivers, sidewalks and beaches every year can pollute 100 litres of water.&nbsp;

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And up to a quarter of all&nbsp;tobacco&nbsp;farmers contract so-called green&nbsp;tobacco&nbsp;sickness, or poisoning from the nicotine they absorb through the skin.

Farmers&nbsp;who&nbsp;handle&nbsp;tobacco&nbsp;leaves all day consume the equivalent of 50 cigarettes worth of nicotine a day, Krech said.

This is especially worrying for the many children involved in&nbsp;tobacco&nbsp;farming.

"Just imagine a 12-year-old being exposed to 50 cigarettes a day," he said.

Most&nbsp;tobacco&nbsp;is grown in poorer countries, where water and farmland are often in short supply, and where such crops are often grown at the expense of vital food production, the report said.

Tobacco&nbsp;farming also accounts for about five percent of global deforestation, and drives depletion of precious water resources.

Plastic pollution&nbsp;

At the same time the processing and transportation of&nbsp;tobacco&nbsp;account for a significant share of global greenhouse gas emissions&nbsp;with the equivalent of one-fifth of the global airline industry's carbon footprint.

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In addition, products like cigarettes, smokeless&nbsp;tobacco&nbsp;and e-cigarettes also contribute significantly to the global build-up of plastic pollution,&nbsp;WHO&nbsp;warned.

Cigarette filters contain microplastics -- the tiny fragments that have been detected in every ocean and even at the bottom of the world's deepest trench&nbsp;and make up the second-highest form of plastic pollution worldwide, the report said.

And yet, despite&nbsp;tobacco&nbsp;industry marketing,&nbsp;WHO&nbsp;stressed that there is no evidence filters provide any proven health benefits over smoking non-filtered cigarettes.

The UN agency urged policy makers worldwide to treat cigarette filters as single-use plastics, and to consider banning them.

It also decried that taxpayers around the world had been covering the towering costs of cleaning up the&nbsp;tobacco&nbsp;industry's mess.

Each year, China for instance dishes out around $2.6 billion and India around $766 million, while Brazil and Germany pay some $200 million each to clean up littered&nbsp;tobacco&nbsp;products, the report found.

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WHO&nbsp;insisted that more countries should follow the so-called Polluter Pays Principle, as in France and Spain.

It is important, Krech said, that "the industry pay actually for the mess that they are creating."

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The tobacco industry is a far greater threat than many realise as it is one of the world's biggest polluters, from leaving mountains of waste to driving global warming, the WHO charged Tuesday. The World Health Organization accused the industry of causing widespread deforestation, diverting badly needed land and water in poor countries away from food production, spewing out plastic and chemical waste as well as emitting millions of tonnes of carbon dioxide. In its report released on World No Tobacco Day, the UN agency called for the tobacco industry to be held to account and foot the bill for the cleanup. Also read | World No Tobacco Day 2022: 'A threat to environment' The report, "Tobacco: poisoning our planet", looks at the impacts of the whole cycle, from the growth of plants to the manufacturing of tobacco products, to consumption and waste. While tobacco's health impacts have been well documented for decades -- with smoking still causing more than eight million deaths worldwide every year, the report focuses on its broader environmental consequences. The findings are "quite devastating," Ruediger Krech, WHO director of health promotion, told AFP, slamming the industry as "one of the biggest polluters that we know of." The industry is responsible for the loss of some 600 million trees each year, while tobacco growing and production uses 200,000 hectares of land and 22 billion tonnes of water annually, the report found. It also emits around 84 million tonnes of carbon dioxide, it said. 4.5 trillion cigarette butts In addition, "tobacco products are the most littered item on the planet, containing over 7,000 toxic chemicals, which leech into our environment when discarded," Krech said. He pointed out that each one of the estimated 4.5 trillion cigarette butts that end up in our oceans, rivers, sidewalks and beaches every year can pollute 100 litres of water. Watch | 56% of people in Switzerland vote to ban Tobacco advertisements And up to a quarter of all tobacco farmers contract so-called green tobacco sickness, or poisoning from the nicotine they absorb through the skin. Farmers who handle tobacco leaves all day consume the equivalent of 50 cigarettes worth of nicotine a day, Krech said. This is especially worrying for the many children involved in tobacco farming. "Just imagine a 12-year-old being exposed to 50 cigarettes a day," he said. Most tobacco is grown in poorer countries, where water and farmland are often in short supply, and where such crops are often grown at the expense of vital food production, the report said. Tobacco farming also accounts for about five percent of global deforestation, and drives depletion of precious water resources. Plastic pollution At the same time the processing and transportation of tobacco account for a significant share of global greenhouse gas emissions with the equivalent of one-fifth of the global airline industry's carbon footprint. Also read | Switzerland, long a safe haven for tobacco ads, weighs a ban In addition, products like cigarettes, smokeless tobacco and e-cigarettes also contribute significantly to the global build-up of plastic pollution, WHO warned. Cigarette filters contain microplastics -- the tiny fragments that have been detected in every ocean and even at the bottom of the world's deepest trench and make up the second-highest form of plastic pollution worldwide, the report said. And yet, despite tobacco industry marketing, WHO stressed that there is no evidence filters provide any proven health benefits over smoking non-filtered cigarettes. The UN agency urged policy makers worldwide to treat cigarette filters as single-use plastics, and to consider banning them. It also decried that taxpayers around the world had been covering the towering costs of cleaning up the tobacco industry's mess. Each year, China for instance dishes out around $2.6 billion and India around $766 million, while Brazil and Germany pay some $200 million each to clean up littered tobacco products, the report found. Also read | Ancient North Americans used tobacco over 12,000 years ago, says study WHO insisted that more countries should follow the so-called Polluter Pays Principle, as in France and Spain. It is important, Krech said, that "the industry pay actually for the mess that they are creating." 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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Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. Amid the Russia-Ukraine war, a French journalist was killed on Monday (May 30) when shelling struck a vehicle evacuating civilians from eastern Ukraine. French officials confirmed the news and called for an investigation. In a statement, French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna, who was in Ukraine on Monday said, "France demands that a probe be carried out as soon as possible and in transparency on the circumstances of this drama." "I have spoken with the government of Lugansk and asked President [Volodymyr] Zelensky for an inquiry, and they assured me of their help and support," she added. ALSO READ | Joe Biden says US will not send Ukraine rocket systems that can reach Russia News agency Reuters reported citing BFM television news channel, where the 32-year-old journalist worked. The media outlet revealed that journo Frederic Leclerc-Imhoff was on his second reporting trip for the French television channel in Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron said on Twitter: "Frederic Leclerc-Imhoff was in Ukraine to show the reality of the war. Onboard a humanitarian bus with civilians forced to flee to escape Russian bombs, he was mortally wounded." Oleg Nikolenko, a spokesman for the Ukrainian foreign ministry, said on Twitter: "We strongly condemn this killing. The list of Russian crimes against media workers in Ukraine keeps expanding." ALSO READ | Iran's enriched uranium 18 times over limit, warns IAEA WATCH | Discussions on oil embargo: European Union holds two-day summit in Brussels × News agency AFP reported that he was near Severodonetsk, a city in Ukraine's east. Of late, the city has been pounded by Russian troops. BFM said its journalist had been hit by shrapnel from the bombing. "This tragic event reminds us of the dangers faced by all journalists who have been risking their lives to describe this conflict for more than three months now," BFM said in a statement. "Frederic wasn't a hothead. He weighed every moment of his mission" and "judged it was secure enough to go along", the broadcaster's chief Marc-Olivier Fogiel said on air. 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.

Russia-Ukraine war: French journalist killed in Ukraine, Paris demands investigation

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