President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola awarded the 2024 Sakharov Prize to Edmundo González Urrutia and María Corina Machado for their defense of democracy in Venezuela. In a resolution, the European Parliament recognized Mr. González Urrutia as the rightful President of Venezuela and Ms. Machado as head of the country’s democratic forces, highlighting concerns over the lack of international norms in the Venezuelan presidential election.
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Why you can expect to see fewer slugs in the garden this spring
Experts predict a significant drop in slug populations this spring, attributed to cold winter weather and a recent dry spell by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) entomology team. This decline will benefit gardeners growing plants like lettuce, carrots, and broccoli from seed, following a record-breaking year for slugs in 2024 due to mild, wet conditions. The RHS notes that years of high slug activity typically lead to periods of lower activity, with weather playing a...
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