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Portugal, France battle big forest fires as mercury soarsPortugal and France on Sunday battled major forest fires as temperatures rose sharply this weekend.In Portugal, a blaze broke out in the Mafra area, north...Neymar and Lionel Messi on target as PSG thrash Nantes to win Trophee des ChampionsNeymar said he hopes to stay at Paris Saint-Germain this season and help the club win more trophies after the Brazilian forward scored twice in...Former Philippine President Fidel 'Steady Eddie' Ramos diesFormer Philippine President Fidel Ramos, who oversaw a rare period of steady growth and peace that won him the reputation as one of the country's...ANA sees profit in April-June for 1st time in 3 yrs on demand pickupANA Holdings Inc. on Monday reported a profit in the three months ended in June for the first time in three years as travel demand...Russia invites U.N., Red Cross experts to probe Ukraine jail deathsRussia on Sunday invited United Nations and Red Cross experts to probe the deaths of dozens of Ukrainian prisoners held by Moscow-backed separatists, while Ukraine's...Ras Al Khaimah on track for more than a million visitors in 2022, tourism chief saysRas Al Khaimah, one of the rapidly rebounding tourism markets in the UAE, said it is on track to boost the number of visitors to...Beyond paper and plastic, the quest for the perfect straw continuesThe humble straw that became a flashpoint in the broader battle over environmentalism continues to evolve. And while there’s not as much fanfare, nonplastic straws...
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ASEAN foreign ministers to push for tougher action on MyanmarMalaysia is set to lead a push for tougher action on Myanmar when a regional bloc of foreign ministers meet this week, as anger mounts...Privacy watchdogs criticize proposed EU online child pornography rulesThe European Union's privacy watchdogs on Friday criticized proposed rules to combat online child sexual abuse, saying their potential impact on individuals' privacy and personal...Ukraine war hangs over U.N. meeting on nukes treaty's legacyThere was already plenty of trouble to talk about when a major U.N. meeting on the landmark Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty was originally supposed to happen...New Zealand's borders fully open after long pandemic closureNew Zealand's borders fully re-opened to visitors from around the world on Monday, for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic closed them in March...England’s Euro 2022 win ‘inspiration for girls and women today’England’s Euro 2022 football win “will be an inspiration for girls and women today, and for future generations”, Queen Elizabeth II has said after the...WHO Europe expects more monkeypox-related deathsThe World Health Organisation's European office said on Saturday that more monkeypox-related deaths can be expected, following reports of the first fatalities outside Africa, while...On Navy Day, Putin says United States is main threat to RussiaRussian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday signed a new naval doctrine which cast the United States as Russia's main rival and set out Russia's global...Lighting best practices serve up a CEA event appetizerLEDs Magazine often shares resources and information from media partners, research organizations, and other brands in our Endeavor Business Media family. That context is important...
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Most Asian markets rise but Taiwan fears keep confidence in checkAsian markets mostly rose Wednesday after the previous day's reverse, with focus on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, which has further strained already...Sri Lankans bide time as leaders seek fix for economic woesSri Lankans who have endured months of fuel and food shortages are bracing for more pain as a newly installed government scrambles to find solutions...Will Smith posts an apology video for slapping Chris RockWill Smith has again apologized to Chris Rock for slapping him during the Oscar telecast in a new video, saying that his behavior was “unacceptable”...Al Qaeda leader Zawahiri killed in CIA drone strike in AfghanistanAl Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed in a CIA drone strike in Afghanistan over the weekend, U.S. officials said on Monday, the biggest blow...California governor declares monkeypox state of emergencyCalifornia's governor on Monday declared a state of emergency to speed efforts to combat the monkeypox outbreak, becoming the second state in three days to...'Glimmer of hope' as Ukraine grain ship leaves Odesa portThe first ship to carry Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea since Russia invaded Ukraine five months ago left the port of Odesa for Lebanon...The Coolest Stores Selling Crafted Goods in the UKOver the past few years, "shop local" has become the slogan of the UK high street. But, as retailers across Britain continue to navigate supply...
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UK home energy bills set to leap in October and JanuaryAnnual UK energy bills have been forecast to hit £3,729 ($4,535) from next April, with volatility in the global gas and electricity market triggered by...Britain's Conservative Party voting for next PM delayed after hacking alert: TelegraphVoting by Britain's Conservative Party members to pick the next prime minister has been delayed after the GCHQ spy agency warned that cyber hackers could...Ons Jabeur dominates Madison Keys in first match since Wimbledon finalOns Jabeur marked her first match since the Wimbledon final with a comfortable victory over Madison Keys in the Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic in California...Putin's rumored girlfriend hit with latest U.S. sanctionsA new round of U.S. sanctions targeting Russian elites includes a woman named in news reports as Vladimir Putin’s longtime romantic partner.The Treasury Department said...Being intellectually, socially and physically active 'may prevent dementia'Leading a lifestyle that is “intellectually, socially and physically active” may help to protect against dementia and other cognitive decline, a study suggests. Continuing education...Pelosi lands in Malaysia as China rages over TaiwanUS House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday, Malaysian state media reported, her second stop in an Asian tour that has sparked...ROSE PROGRAM, REUSE STORE OFFER SECONDHAND OFFICE SUPPLIES FOR BACK-TO-SCHOOLERSBack to school season usually means buying school supplies. The University of Virginia’s ROSE program offers a cost-free alternative to anyone in the community.The Reusable...
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Monkeypox outbreak may be peaking, UK saysBritish health authorities said on Friday that the monkeypox outbreak in the country may be peaking and that the epidemic’s growth rate has slowed. The...Canada to ban handgun imports: ministerCanada announced Friday it will ban the import of handguns beginning on August 19, as part of a wider proposed freeze in the wake of...Three new ships with grain leave Ukraine under landmark dealThree ships loaded with grain left Ukrainian ports on Friday under a recently concluded safe passage deal, the Turkish defenсe ministry and Reuters witnesses said.The...Smart home pioneer LIFX will live on under new ownershipA few years back, there were two big names in the high-end smart bulb game — Philips Hue, which worked with a proprietary Zigbee bridge,...
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Blinken: China military drills are 'significant escalation'U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Friday that China's military exercises aimed at Taiwan, including missiles fired into Japan's exclusive economic zone, represent a...Google sued for reneging on deal to give free Workspace software to early adoptersGoogle was sued by an early adopter of its Workplace cloud productivity software, who claims the company reneged on a promise to provide it with...Messi's stunning overhead kick steals the show in PSG's win over Clermont - in picturesLionel Messi scored twice in the second half, including with a stunning overhead kick, as Paris Saint-Germain began their defence of the Ligue 1 title...3 more ships with grain depart Ukraine ports under U.N. dealThree more ships carrying thousands of tons of corn left Ukrainian ports Friday and traveled mined waters toward inspection of their delayed cargo, a sign...Warner Bros axes 'Batgirl,' won't release $90 mil HBO Max filmWarner Bros has axed the $90 million “Batgirl” film planned for HBO Max, according to a person connected with the film who was not authorized...Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 10, including senior militantIsrael unleashed a wave of airstrikes in Gaza on Friday, killing at least 10 people, including a senior militant, and wounding dozens, according to Palestinian...Amazon to buy vacuum maker iRobotAmazon on Friday announced it has agreed to acquire the vacuum cleaner maker iRobot for approximately $1.7 billion, scooping up another company to add to...
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Air strikes, rocket attacks push Israel, Gaza into second day of fightingIsraeli air strikes pounded Gaza while the militant Islamic Jihad group fired hundreds of rockets into Israel on Saturday as a cross-border clash continued into...Erling Haaland 'a guy with incredible talent', says Man City boss Pep GuardiolaManchester City manager Pep Guardiola says Erling Haaland's brace in the 2-0 win over West Ham United on Sunday has already silenced the doubters who...Polio Virus found in wastewater of New York City suburbThe case - the first in the US since 2013 - was found in an unnamed patient in Rockland County. Officials say no new cases...Brazil police arrest 5 more over murder of British journalist in AmazonBrazil's federal police on Saturday arrested five more men in an investigation into the murder of British journalist Dom Phillips and indigenous expert Bruno Pereira...Austria in shock over doctor's suicide following anti-vax abuseAustrians expressed shock and anger this week over the suicide of doctor who had been the target of a torrent of abuse and threats from...Pacific rim economies in doldrums, sapped by inflation, warEconomies in the Asia-Pacific are forecast to hit the doldrums this year as decades-high inflation and the war in Ukraine compound geopolitical uncertainties and the...Food Huggers Will Help Keep Your Cut Produce Fresh While Reducing Food WasteStoring cut produce is one of the smallest but most annoying things about cooking. How do you properly keep an avocado from browning? Should you...
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Phil Foden's new Manchester City deal will be cause for huge celebration at the EtihadWhen the transfer window closes at the end of this month there will be one contract in the files at the Etihad Stadium that Manchester...France in midst of 4th heat wave amid historic droughtFrance was in the midst of its fourth heat wave of the year Monday as the country faces what the government warned is its worst...Bollywood star Akshay Kumar says 'Raksha Bandhan' is his 'best film ever'It took only 10 minutes after listening to the story of Raksha Bandhan for Bollywood star Akshay Kumar to sign up for the film."It's been...EDB boosts industrial sector funding five-fold during first half of 2022Emirates Development Bank (EDB), the state-owned lender focused on financing the UAE's priority sectors, boosted funding to industrial companies by 418 per cent during the...Fire at Cuba oil facility spreads as 3rd tank ignitesA deadly fire that began at a large oil storage facility in western Cuba spread Monday after flames enveloped a third tank that firefighters had...Pulitzer Prize-winning author David McCullough dies at 89David McCullough, best-selling author and renowned historian who won Pulitzer Prizes for his biographies of presidents John Adams and Harry Truman, has died at the...BESS system integrator FlexGen launches C&I productUS battery energy storage system integrator FlexGen has launched a new product for distributed and behind-the-meter applications.The North Carolina-headquartered company has launched FlexPod, a suite...
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China reaffirms threat of military force to annex TaiwanChina on Wednesday reaffirmed its threat to use military force to bring self-governing Taiwan under its control, amid threatening Chinese military exercises that have raised...Elon Musk sells Tesla shares worth nearly $7bnTesla chief executive Elon Musk sold $6.9 billion of his shares in the electric car maker, his biggest sale on record, saying he needs cash...GOP rallies around Trump following FBI search of his estateDissatisfied Republican primary voters began to consider new presidential prospects. GOP donors grappled with damaging revelations uncovered by the Jan. 6 committee. S everal party...Elton John and Britney Spears to collaborate on new songPrincess of pop Britney Spears will join forces with music maestro Elton John on a new single, Interscope Records, the record company releasing the track,...Large explosions rock Russian military air base in CrimeaPowerful explosions rocked a Russian air base in Crimea and sent towering clouds of smoke over the landscape Tuesday in what may mark an escalation...Top Chinese, South Korean diplomats pledge closer tiesThe top South Korean and Chinese diplomats pledged Thursday to develop closer relations and maintain stable industrial supply chains at a time of deepening rivalry...Lighting a “spark” in campersUpon my arrival at Camp Haiastan this season, I felt the familiar chill that runs down my spine each year as my brother Garen drove...
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France battles 'monster' wildfire as heatwaves scorch EuropeA "monster" wildfire raged for a third day in southwestern France on Thursday, ravaging forests and forcing 10,000 people to evacuate their homes.With no let-up...How to pick the best MacBook so you’re not overspending for what you don’t needApple has five MacBook computers to choose from, which might be a little daunting if you’re in the market for a new laptop as we...British PM candidate Sunak plans 200 pound cut to energy billsFormer British finance minister Rishi Sunak, who is competing to be the country's next prime minister, on Thursday set out a plan, including a reduction...Bianca Andreescu feels in 'great place' in climb back to the topFormer US Open champion Bianca Andreescu feels she is on the right track to finding her way back to the top echelons of the sport...One million people displaced by drought in Somalia: U.N.A historic drought in Somalia has now displaced one million people and left the country in the shadow of famine, the United Nations said Thursday.More...Sweden agrees to extradite man to Turkey in wake of NATO dealSweden's government has decided to extradite a man to Turkey wanted for fraud, it said on Thursday, the first case since Turkey demanded a number...What songs will Blackpink play on their Born Pink world tour in Abu Dhabi?As Blackpink gear up for their biggest world tour to date, there is only one question on fans' lips — what songs will they play?The...2nd Australian state bans public displays of Nazi swastikasA second Australian state on Thursday banned public displays of Nazi symbols. New South Wales, the nation’s most populous state, followed Victoria, the second most...Global electronics supply chain shows promise for 2023The global electronics supply chain is beginning to stabilize, albeit unevenly. The good news is that even though demand is expected to stay strong and...
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WHO plans to rename monkeypox over stigmatization concernsThe World Health Organization says it's holding an open forum to rename the disease monkeypox, after some critics raised concerns the name could be derogatory...Ukraine, Russia trade blame for nuclear plant shelling as fighting ragesUkraine and Russia accused each other on Friday of risking catastrophe by shelling Europe's largest nuclear power plant, occupied by Russian forces in a region...A travesty is unfolding at Manchester United with few signs of a brighter futureManchester United is a dysfunctional, reactionary, football club on its knees, although it’s not finished like some claim. The heartbeat from millions of fans is...U.S., Indonesia, Australia hold drills amid China concernsSoldiers from the U.S., Indonesia and Australia joined a live-fire drill on Friday, part of annual joint combat exercises on Sumatra island amid growing Chinese...Oil giant tops own record with $48.4bn quarterly profitSaudi oil giant Aramco has broken its own record with a $48.4bn (£29.8bn) profit for the second quarter of 2022. It is a 90% year-on-year...Author Salman Rushdie attacked on lecture stage in New YorkSalman Rushdie, whose novel "The Satanic Verses" drew death threats from Iran's leader in the 1980s, was stabbed in the neck and abdomen Friday by...Billions pour into bioplastics as markets begin ramping upIn a world increasingly troubled by the persistent harm that plastic — manufactured in petrochemical plants — has had on the environment, companies are investing...