A Victorian map may hold clues to the cause of two sinkholes that emerged in a Surrey village’s high street, prompting evacuations due to fears of a gas explosion. Experts are investigating a potential link to an old sand mine used for London construction in the 18th century, with a nearby entrance visible on a map from 1872. Locals remain uncertain about returning home as authorities work to determine the root of the collapse, possibly signaling further instability in Godstone.
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Europe has a weaker hand than it thinks on Ukraine
European leaders have adopted the term "coalition of the willing" while convening to support Ukraine, a shift marked by irony given their previous inaction during the Iraq invasion. Despite meetings among 30 nations and promises of military aid, the coalition's effectiveness is undermined by insufficient troop commitments, funding challenges, and a lack of political will among European populations regarding troop deployments. Leaders should prioritize feasible initiatives such as aiding Ukraine in building its military and...
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