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Guyana's government has granted ExxonMobil permission to develop its fourth offshore oil field, the $10 billion Yellowtail Project. Expected to produce 250,000 barrels daily by 2025, this project adds to the company's existing Liza and Payara fields, reinforcing Guyana's emerging role in global energy production.

The United States plans to seek Russia's suspension from the UN Human Rights Council, citing evidence of potential war crimes in Ukraine. U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield emphasized the need to hold Russia accountable after reports of civilian violence in Bucha emerged, sparking international condemnation.

Russian forces' withdrawal from Kyiv's outskirts revealed horrific scenes of civilian casualties, triggering international outrage. Graphic evidence of potential war crimes in Bucha has prompted diplomatic expulsions and demands for increased sanctions against Moscow.

The World Health Organization reports that nearly all global populations are breathing air that fails to meet basic quality standards. Pollutants from fossil fuels create significant health risks, causing respiratory issues and potentially leading to millions of preventable deaths annually.

In the aftermath of Russian troop withdrawal from Bucha, Ukrainian authorities discovered hundreds of civilian bodies showing signs of torture and execution. European leaders condemned the atrocities, calling for increased sanctions against Moscow and highlighting potential war crimes committed during the invasion.

Intelligence agencies in the US and UK have taken an unusually public stance during the Ukraine war, sharing declassified assessments about Russian military struggles, troop morale, and Putin's potential misinformation from his own advisers.

[Lithuania becomes first EU nation to completely halt Russian gas imports, breaking energy dependence in response to Moscow's actions in Ukraine. Energy ministry confirms zero Russian gas imports effective April, signaling strategic energy independence.]

Ukrainian troops carefully move back into areas north of Kyiv, using cables to remove civilian bodies from streets due to fears of explosives. President Zelenskyy warns of "catastrophic" situation with potential mines and booby-trapped equipment left by retreating Russian forces.

Dmitry Rogozin, head of Roscosmos, suggests Western sanctions could jeopardize the International Space Station's future. The space agency is preparing a report on international cooperation prospects after missed deadlines for lifting restrictions on Russian space enterprises.

A new study warns of more frequent "fire and rain" events in the U.S. West, with climate change intensifying extreme weather patterns. By 2100, areas experiencing wildfires could see up to eight-fold increases in subsequent heavy downpours, triggering devastating flooding and mudslides across vulnerable regions.