In what can be described as a tormenting experience owing to a mix-up at an IVF clinic, a court has directed the hospital in Belgium to compensate a couple for a botched-up treatment. &nbsp;

The Spanish couple, who already had a son with beta thalassaemia, thought to have a second child, who could act as a donor or ‘saviour’ for their first child as bone marrow transplant can be a potential solution to his genetic disorder. &nbsp;

So, they approached a fertility clinic at the Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussels hospital where doctors used in vitro fertilisation and “pre-implantation diagnosis” to ensure the second child conceived was a suitable donor. &nbsp;

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But the hospital, which had developed several embryos of which three were healthy and one was suitable as a donor, mistakenly implanted the wrong embryo in the mother. &nbsp;

The pregnancy then led to the birth of twins and neither of the girls was able to become a donor for their brother. &nbsp;

At a hospital in Madrid, the couple tried again, and a healthy fourth child, who could be a donor, was born in 2018. The bone marrow transplant, which was much-awaited, is said to have taken place last year. &nbsp;

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The couple then filed a lawsuit in Brussels. In the case, a judge awarded damages of €27,000 (£23,000) to the mother and €11,000 to the father, for “the shock they suffered after learning that the twins were not suitable as donors” and for the “anxiety and risks generated by a new pregnancy”, as per Flemish newspaper ‘De Standaard’. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The hospital was also ordered to pay €5,000 to the oldest child for the delay in transplant. The court also awarded €25,000 as the couple material compensation additionally to cover “the impoverishment caused by the presence of a fourth child in the family”. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

In what can be described as a tormenting experience owing to a mix-up at an IVF clinic, a court has directed the hospital in Belgium to compensate a couple for a botched-up treatment.

In what can be described as a tormenting experience owing to a mix-up at an IVF clinic, a court has directed the hospital in Belgium to compensate a couple for a botched-up treatment. The Spanish couple, who already had a son with beta thalassaemia, thought to have a second child, who could act as a donor or ‘saviour’ for their first child as bone marrow transplant can be a potential solution to his genetic disorder. So, they approached a fertility clinic at the Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussels hospital where doctors used in vitro fertilisation and “pre-implantation diagnosis” to ensure the second child conceived was a suitable donor. Also Read: 'Truly heartbreaking': At least 27 people die after migrant boat sank in English Channel But the hospital, which had developed several embryos of which three were healthy and one was suitable as a donor, mistakenly implanted the wrong embryo in the mother. The pregnancy then led to the birth of twins and neither of the girls was able to become a donor for their brother. At a hospital in Madrid, the couple tried again, and a healthy fourth child, who could be a donor, was born in 2018. The bone marrow transplant, which was much-awaited, is said to have taken place last year. Also Read: WHO warns as Europe could hit over 2 million COVID-19 deaths by March 2022 The couple then filed a lawsuit in Brussels. In the case, a judge awarded damages of €27,000 (£23,000) to the mother and €11,000 to the father, for “the shock they suffered after learning that the twins were not suitable as donors” and for the “anxiety and risks generated by a new pregnancy”, as per Flemish newspaper ‘De Standaard’. The hospital was also ordered to pay €5,000 to the oldest child for the delay in transplant. The court also awarded €25,000 as the couple material compensation additionally to cover “the impoverishment caused by the presence of a fourth child in the family”. (With inputs from agencies)

Court orders compensation for botched-up treatment at IVF clinic in Belgium

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From&nbsp;NASA colliding spacecraft into asteroid to avert Armageddon to a study suggesting that household chores boost health&nbsp;in old age,&nbsp;we have it all.

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We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From NASA colliding spacecraft into asteroid to avert Armageddon to a study suggesting that household chores boost health in old age, we have it all.

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To stay healthy in old age, household chores can help adults in a big way. It may seem a bit rash, but researchers suggest that tasks at home like scrubbing floors, dusting, etc may help in staying fit. &nbsp;

The study has been published in the journal ‘BMJ Open’. A Singapore-based team of researchers said that regular physical activity “improves physical and mental health, mitigates the risks and effects of chronic diseases, and reduces falls, immobility, dependency and mortality among older adults”. &nbsp;

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In the study, the team recruited adults from Yishun town in Singapore. The participants were asked about their levels of physical activity, including the amount of light housework and heavy housework they did and were assessed for their risk of having a fall based on measures like knee extension strength. &nbsp;

It involved 249 participants in the age group of 21 to 64 years and 240 participants belonging to the age group of 65 to 90 years. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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The team found cognitive scores and attention scores were 8% and 14% higher respectively for adults, which did high amount of heavy housework compared to low levels. &nbsp;

Dr Shiou-Liang Wee, co-author of the research, said, “Housework is a purposeful activity performed by many older adults. Independent of recreation, (commuting) and other work-related physical activity, heavy housework is linked to sharper memory and better falls protection in older adults.” &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

To stay healthy in old age, household chores can help adults in a big way. It may seem a bit rash, but researchers suggest that tasks at home like scrubbing floors, dusting, etc may help in staying fit.

To stay healthy in old age, household chores can help adults in a big way. It may seem a bit rash, but researchers suggest that tasks at home like scrubbing floors, dusting, etc may help in staying fit. The study has been published in the journal ‘BMJ Open’. A Singapore-based team of researchers said that regular physical activity “improves physical and mental health, mitigates the risks and effects of chronic diseases, and reduces falls, immobility, dependency and mortality among older adults”. Also Read | Drinking tea, coffee lowers risk of stroke and dementia: Study In the study, the team recruited adults from Yishun town in Singapore. The participants were asked about their levels of physical activity, including the amount of light housework and heavy housework they did and were assessed for their risk of having a fall based on measures like knee extension strength. It involved 249 participants in the age group of 21 to 64 years and 240 participants belonging to the age group of 65 to 90 years. Also Read: Scientists discover lie detector that uses artificial intelligence to detect micro-expressions The team found cognitive scores and attention scores were 8% and 14% higher respectively for adults, which did high amount of heavy housework compared to low levels. Dr Shiou-Liang Wee, co-author of the research, said, “Housework is a purposeful activity performed by many older adults. Independent of recreation, (commuting) and other work-related physical activity, heavy housework is linked to sharper memory and better falls protection in older adults.” (With inputs from agencies)

In old age, household chores can boost health, says study

In what can be called the first case of humanity’s interference in the gravitational dance of the solar system, NASA is going to launch a mission to deliberately collide a spacecraft into an asteroid in order to alter its orbit. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The agency will carry out the mission on Wednesday. The aim of the mission is to test drive a planetary defence system, which can prevent from extinction. &nbsp;

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/indian-astronomers-discover-stars-hotter-than-sun-430818" hreflang="en">Indian astronomers discover stars hotter than Sun</a>

It will provide the first real data about what it is needed to deflect an Armageddon-inducing asteroid away from Earth.&nbsp;

The NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission is the first attempt to test if such asteroid deflection is a realistic strategy. It will look into the possibility that whether a spacecraft can autonomously navigate to a target asteroid and intentionally collide with it along with measuring the amount of deflection. &nbsp;

The 610 kg DART spacecraft will blast off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California onboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on Wednesday. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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Its target is the Didymos system, a harmless pair of asteroids, which consists of a 163-metre “moonlet” asteroid called Dimorphos orbiting a larger 780-metre asteroid called Didymos. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Jay Tate, director, National Near Earth Objects Information Centre in Knighton in Powys, Wales, said, “This is the first step to actually try a way of preventing near-Earth object impact. If it works, it would be a big deal, because it would prove that we have the technical capability of protecting ourselves.” &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

In what can be called the first case of humanity’s interference in the gravitational dance of the solar system, NASA is going to launch a mission to deliberately collide a spacecraft into an asteroid in order to alter its orbit.

In what can be called the first case of humanity’s interference in the gravitational dance of the solar system, NASA is going to launch a mission to deliberately collide a spacecraft into an asteroid in order to alter its orbit. The agency will carry out the mission on Wednesday. The aim of the mission is to test drive a planetary defence system, which can prevent from extinction. Also Read: Indian astronomers discover stars hotter than Sun It will provide the first real data about what it is needed to deflect an Armageddon-inducing asteroid away from Earth. The NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission is the first attempt to test if such asteroid deflection is a realistic strategy. It will look into the possibility that whether a spacecraft can autonomously navigate to a target asteroid and intentionally collide with it along with measuring the amount of deflection. The 610 kg DART spacecraft will blast off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California onboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on Wednesday. Also Read: Strange rock thought to be gold turns out far more valuable Its target is the Didymos system, a harmless pair of asteroids, which consists of a 163-metre “moonlet” asteroid called Dimorphos orbiting a larger 780-metre asteroid called Didymos. Jay Tate, director, National Near Earth Objects Information Centre in Knighton in Powys, Wales, said, “This is the first step to actually try a way of preventing near-Earth object impact. If it works, it would be a big deal, because it would prove that we have the technical capability of protecting ourselves.” (With inputs from agencies)

To avert Armageddon, NASA to collide spacecraft into asteroid to alter its orbit

It is late afternoon in Manhattan and you have a flight to catch at Kennedy International Airport. Instead of sitting in rush-hour traffic for two hours, you take a short ride to a nearby parking garage where you board an electric aircraft that takes off vertically from the roof and deposits you at Kennedy 20 minutes later for roughly the same cost as a fancy ride-share. You make your flight in time.

While this scenario might sound far-fetched, several companies say they are on the verge of being able to offer safe, cheap, clean electric aircraft that can help passengers travel distances between two and 150 miles without the need for a conventional runway. Public and private experts believe the technology could grow into a massive market that helps ease congestion and changes the way people travel in major metropolitan areas.

While urban air travel is currently out of reach for most customers (think: Uber Copter), improvements in battery technology have driven down the cost of developing electric-powered aircraft that are viable as urban passenger transportation. These companies are betting they can bring electric urban and regional air travel to the masses, and have developed new aircraft to compete for a slice of this nascent market within the next few years.

“We want to create something that is available to a lot of people, that can do the job of a high-speed train without requiring the infrastructure,” said Daniel Wiegand, chief executive and founder of Lilium, based in Germany. “We won’t be at the ticket price of a high-speed train in Germany on our first day, but if we don’t get there within 15 years I would consider our mission failed.”

Manufacturers say these electric aircraft have numerous advantages over conventional aircraft and especially helicopters, which are expensive to maintain and fly, noisy, and come with safety risks, as seen in the crash that killed Kobe Bryant and eight other passengers.

The new electric aircraft use one-fifth the energy of conventional helicopters. Unlike traditional fixed-wing aircraft, they won’t require runways to take off and land. Unlike helicopters, they will be largely inaudible from the ground and have multiple rotors and backup systems, making them much safer.

Adam Goldstein, the co-chief executive of Archer Aviation, said his company hopes to offer fares in the range of $3 to $4 per mile traveled. That would make the trip from Manhattan to Kennedy, typically 17 miles, between $50 and $80. Several experts predicted the price of regional flights would be around the same cost as the luxury car service Uber Black.

“The biggest cost is the batteries,” said Goldstein, which are “expensive, but get cheaper every day.” (He declined to be more specific about battery sourcing and cost.)

Several companies, including Lilium and Archer, have stood out in a crowded field for their technology and ability to raise capital. None are content to simply manufacture vehicles; all seek to both develop aircraft and provide an end-to-end service, combining the traditional roles of aircraft manufacturers like Boeing and airlines like Delta.

Several experts credited Tesla and other auto companies getting into the electric market for driving down the cost of batteries. Traditional manufacturers like Hyundai are also ramping up their investment in electric aircraft, with hopes of entering an aircraft into service in 2028.

The more established players in this space, like Joby Aviation and Volocopter, are promising to have aircraft in service by 2024, an ambitious goal that will depend largely on gaining regulatory approval.

The largest area of investment is into electric vehicles that takeoff and land vertically, like helicopters or Harrier jets. Known as electric vertical takeoff and landing or eVTOLs, these aircraft can usually seat between two and 10 passengers and can travel up to 200 miles, making them ideally suited for traversing a metropolitan area or connecting two cities.

Wiegand of Lilium had a light-bulb moment in 2014 when he watched a video of a military aircraft that took off vertically and realized that an electric version could solve all the traditional problems with using aircraft in dense urban areas: eliminating noise and air pollution, as well as the need for runways. Still a student at Technical University of Munich at the time, Wiegand put together a team and began developing the engine that today powers his company’s seven-seat electric jet.

He believes his company’s jet technology scales better than designs based on propellers, and argued that the additional capacity would helped reduce costs to a level affordable by middle-class consumers.

Taking a different approach is Volocopter, founded in 2011 and based in Munich; it currently has two vehicles in advanced development including a “multicopter,” a copter with 18 rotor blades, called the VoloCity. The two-seat aircraft has a 22-mile range, which Florian Reuter, the chief executive, said makes it easier to certify than some longer-range electric aircraft, and ideally suited for urban travel, where the vast majority of trips are 10 to 20 miles. Volocopter is also developing a four-seat aircraft with a 100-mile range aimed more at regional travel.

“We are one of the few companies acknowledging there are different missions and different vehicle types for different missions,” Reuter said.

Volocopter is pursuing regulatory approval with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency and hopes to have its aircraft in operation by 2024.

Joby, based in Santa Cruz, California, is pursuing a similar goal using yet another approach, having flown over 1,000 test flights on its fully electric aircraft, which seats four passengers plus the pilot and has a range of 150 miles on a single charge. The company made headlines last December when the ride-sharing giant Uber offloaded Elevate, their urban air travel ride-sharing product, to Joby and invested an additional $75 million into the company, signaling that the two services would be seamlessly linked.

Cities are already preparing for the introduction of electric aircraft to their already overburdened transportation systems. Mayor Eric Garcetti of Los Angeles set up Urban Movement Labs in 2019; today the organization is focused on preparing for the certification of electric aircraft for public use by the FAA as early as 2025.

The FAA declined multiple requests for an interview, but said it is reviewing electric aircraft on a case-by-case basis.

Mayor Francis Suarez of Miami said his city is embracing eVTOLs as a cost-effective, environmentally friendly alternative to legacy modes of transportation like buses and light rail, which are costly to build and rely on older technology. He said the city is looking at parking garages, rooftops and other potential takeoff and landing locations.

“We feel that one of the flaws in transportation planning and funding has been retreading yesterday’s ideas,” he said in an interview. “The sky obviously has multiple dimensions and gives you the ability to be creative.”

Suarez added that he has pushed Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to embrace urban air mobility rather than focusing on older modes of transport.

Sam Morrissey, the executive director of Urban Movement Labs, said the aircraft initially will likely be confined to existing commercial airports and flight paths until officials are able to determine how the new locations for takeoffs and landings can be added without disrupting other modes of transport. (Joby and Archer have both begun certification under rules for existing fixed-wing aircraft.)

“Our challenge is if they are to arrive, can we have everything in place so it’s not something only rich people can use,” Morrissey said.

It is late afternoon in Manhattan and you have a flight to catch at Kennedy International Airport. Instead of sitting in rush-hour traffic for two hours, you take a short ride to a nearby parking garage where you board an electric aircraft that takes off vertically from the roof and deposits you at Kennedy 20 minutes later for roughly the same cost as a fancy ride-share.

It is late afternoon in Manhattan and you have a flight to catch at Kennedy International Airport. Instead of sitting in rush-hour traffic for two hours, you take a short ride to a nearby parking garage where you board an electric aircraft that takes off vertically from the roof and deposits you at Kennedy 20 minutes later for roughly the same cost as a fancy ride-share. You make your flight in time. While this scenario might sound far-fetched, several companies say they are on the verge of being able to offer safe, cheap, clean electric aircraft that can help passengers travel distances between two and 150 miles without the need for a conventional runway. Public and private experts believe the technology could grow into a massive market that helps ease congestion and changes the way people travel in major metropolitan areas. While urban air travel is currently out of reach for most customers (think: Uber Copter), improvements in battery technology have driven down the cost of developing electric-powered aircraft that are viable as urban passenger transportation. These companies are betting they can bring electric urban and regional air travel to the masses, and have developed new aircraft to compete for a slice of this nascent market within the next few years. “We want to create something that is available to a lot of people, that can do the job of a high-speed train without requiring the infrastructure,” said Daniel Wiegand, chief executive and founder of Lilium, based in Germany. “We won’t be at the ticket price of a high-speed train in Germany on our first day, but if we don’t get there within 15 years I would consider our mission failed.” Manufacturers say these electric aircraft have numerous advantages over conventional aircraft and especially helicopters, which are expensive to maintain and fly, noisy, and come with safety risks, as seen in the crash that killed Kobe Bryant and eight other passengers. The new electric aircraft use one-fifth the energy of conventional helicopters. Unlike traditional fixed-wing aircraft, they won’t require runways to take off and land. Unlike helicopters, they will be largely inaudible from the ground and have multiple rotors and backup systems, making them much safer. Adam Goldstein, the co-chief executive of Archer Aviation, said his company hopes to offer fares in the range of $3 to $4 per mile traveled. That would make the trip from Manhattan to Kennedy, typically 17 miles, between $50 and $80. Several experts predicted the price of regional flights would be around the same cost as the luxury car service Uber Black. “The biggest cost is the batteries,” said Goldstein, which are “expensive, but get cheaper every day.” (He declined to be more specific about battery sourcing and cost.) Several companies, including Lilium and Archer, have stood out in a crowded field for their technology and ability to raise capital. None are content to simply manufacture vehicles; all seek to both develop aircraft and provide an end-to-end service, combining the traditional roles of aircraft manufacturers like Boeing and airlines like Delta. Several experts credited Tesla and other auto companies getting into the electric market for driving down the cost of batteries. Traditional manufacturers like Hyundai are also ramping up their investment in electric aircraft, with hopes of entering an aircraft into service in 2028. The more established players in this space, like Joby Aviation and Volocopter, are promising to have aircraft in service by 2024, an ambitious goal that will depend largely on gaining regulatory approval. The largest area of investment is into electric vehicles that takeoff and land vertically, like helicopters or Harrier jets. Known as electric vertical takeoff and landing or eVTOLs, these aircraft can usually seat between two and 10 passengers and can travel up to 200 miles, making them ideally suited for traversing a metropolitan area or connecting two cities. Wiegand of Lilium had a light-bulb moment in 2014 when he watched a video of a military aircraft that took off vertically and realized that an electric version could solve all the traditional problems with using aircraft in dense urban areas: eliminating noise and air pollution, as well as the need for runways. Still a student at Technical University of Munich at the time, Wiegand put together a team and began developing the engine that today powers his company’s seven-seat electric jet. He believes his company’s jet technology scales better than designs based on propellers, and argued that the additional capacity would helped reduce costs to a level affordable by middle-class consumers. Taking a different approach is Volocopter, founded in 2011 and based in Munich; it currently has two vehicles in advanced development including a “multicopter,” a copter with 18 rotor blades, called the VoloCity. The two-seat aircraft has a 22-mile range, which Florian Reuter, the chief executive, said makes it easier to certify than some longer-range electric aircraft, and ideally suited for urban travel, where the vast majority of trips are 10 to 20 miles. Volocopter is also developing a four-seat aircraft with a 100-mile range aimed more at regional travel. “We are one of the few companies acknowledging there are different missions and different vehicle types for different missions,” Reuter said. Volocopter is pursuing regulatory approval with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency and hopes to have its aircraft in operation by 2024. Joby, based in Santa Cruz, California, is pursuing a similar goal using yet another approach, having flown over 1,000 test flights on its fully electric aircraft, which seats four passengers plus the pilot and has a range of 150 miles on a single charge. The company made headlines last December when the ride-sharing giant Uber offloaded Elevate, their urban air travel ride-sharing product, to Joby and invested an additional $75 million into the company, signaling that the two services would be seamlessly linked. Cities are already preparing for the introduction of electric aircraft to their already overburdened transportation systems. Mayor Eric Garcetti of Los Angeles set up Urban Movement Labs in 2019; today the organization is focused on preparing for the certification of electric aircraft for public use by the FAA as early as 2025. The FAA declined multiple requests for an interview, but said it is reviewing electric aircraft on a case-by-case basis. Mayor Francis Suarez of Miami said his city is embracing eVTOLs as a cost-effective, environmentally friendly alternative to legacy modes of transportation like buses and light rail, which are costly to build and rely on older technology. He said the city is looking at parking garages, rooftops and other potential takeoff and landing locations. “We feel that one of the flaws in transportation planning and funding has been retreading yesterday’s ideas,” he said in an interview. “The sky obviously has multiple dimensions and gives you the ability to be creative.” Suarez added that he has pushed Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to embrace urban air mobility rather than focusing on older modes of transport. Sam Morrissey, the executive director of Urban Movement Labs, said the aircraft initially will likely be confined to existing commercial airports and flight paths until officials are able to determine how the new locations for takeoffs and landings can be added without disrupting other modes of transport. (Joby and Archer have both begun certification under rules for existing fixed-wing aircraft.) “Our challenge is if they are to arrive, can we have everything in place so it’s not something only rich people can use,” Morrissey said.

Taxi! To the airport — by air, please.

Just as France is witnessing a spike in the number of infections in the whole country, Prime Minister Jean Castex tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday. &nbsp;&nbsp;

This comes as the leader returned from a visit to neighbouring Belgium, as per his office. &nbsp;

For the next 10 days, the French prime minister will carry out activities in isolation, his office said. &nbsp;

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At the prime minister's headquarters, the officials did not elaborate on whether Castex has any symptoms. &nbsp;

One of the Castex's daughters has also tested positive on Monday. &nbsp;

Castex had just met Belgian Prime Minister Alexander de Croo in Brussels. The French PM took two tests and both were positive, his office said. &nbsp;

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According to the De Croo's office, he will be get tested on Tuesday. Till the results come in, de Croo will self-isolate, the Belgian state broadcaster RTBF said. &nbsp;

Although 75% of population in France is vaccinated, the number of virus infections has risen quickly in some weeks. Hospitalisations and deaths linked to the coronavirus are also rising in the nation. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Last December, French President Emmanuel Macron had also contracted COVID-19, and other government ministers have also had the virus. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Just as France is witnessing a spike in the number of infections in the whole country, Prime Minister Jean Castex tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday. This comes as the leader returned from a visit to neighbouring Belgium, as per his office.

Just as France is witnessing a spike in the number of infections in the whole country, Prime Minister Jean Castex tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday. This comes as the leader returned from a visit to neighbouring Belgium, as per his office. For the next 10 days, the French prime minister will carry out activities in isolation, his office said. Also Read: Vaccine fully effective among children after 4 months: Pfizer At the prime minister's headquarters, the officials did not elaborate on whether Castex has any symptoms. One of the Castex's daughters has also tested positive on Monday. Castex had just met Belgian Prime Minister Alexander de Croo in Brussels. The French PM took two tests and both were positive, his office said. Also Read: Russian President Putin gets booster shot, revaccinated with Sputnik Light According to the De Croo's office, he will be get tested on Tuesday. Till the results come in, de Croo will self-isolate, the Belgian state broadcaster RTBF said. Although 75% of population in France is vaccinated, the number of virus infections has risen quickly in some weeks. Hospitalisations and deaths linked to the coronavirus are also rising in the nation. Last December, French President Emmanuel Macron had also contracted COVID-19, and other government ministers have also had the virus. (With inputs from agencies)

France's Prime Minister Jean Castex tests positive for COVID-19   

In a development which can hike the tensions in already sensitive Taiwan Strait, a US warship again sailed through the area on Tuesday. &nbsp;

The movement was part of what the US military calls a routine activity, which always attracts sharp reaction from China, who believes Washington is trying to stir tensions in the region. &nbsp;

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In accordance with international law, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer Milius conducted a "routine Taiwan Strait transit" through international waters, the US Navy said. &nbsp;&nbsp;

"The ship's transit through the Taiwan Strait demonstrates the US commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. The United States military flies, sails, and operates anywhere international law allows," it added. &nbsp;

There was no immediate response from China. &nbsp;

Earlier, after US destroyer USS Dewey along with the Canadian frigate HMCS Winnipeg sailed through the Taiwan Strait, the Chinese military condemned the move. &nbsp;

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"Dewey's and Winnipeg's transit through the Taiwan Strait demonstrates the commitment of the United States and our allies and partners to a free and open Indo-Pacific," the US military had declared. &nbsp;

However, the Chinese military asserted that "Taiwan is part of Chinese territory" while adding that it maintained a "high level" of alert against "threats and provocations". &nbsp;

The Chinese military said, "The United States and Canada colluded to provoke and stir up trouble... seriously jeopardising peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait." &nbsp;

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In a development which can hike the tensions in already sensitive Taiwan Strait, a US warship again sailed through the area on Tuesday. The movement was part of what the US military calls a routine activity, which always attracts sharp reaction from China, who believes Washington is trying to stir tensions in the region.

In a development which can hike the tensions in already sensitive Taiwan Strait, a US warship again sailed through the area on Tuesday. The movement was part of what the US military calls a routine activity, which always attracts sharp reaction from China, who believes Washington is trying to stir tensions in the region. Also Read: After Taiwan acquires US jets, China commissions advanced fighter aircraft In accordance with international law, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer Milius conducted a "routine Taiwan Strait transit" through international waters, the US Navy said. "The ship's transit through the Taiwan Strait demonstrates the US commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. The United States military flies, sails, and operates anywhere international law allows," it added. There was no immediate response from China. Earlier, after US destroyer USS Dewey along with the Canadian frigate HMCS Winnipeg sailed through the Taiwan Strait, the Chinese military condemned the move. Also Read: China will not seek hegemony or bully the small: President Xi to ASEAN "Dewey's and Winnipeg's transit through the Taiwan Strait demonstrates the commitment of the United States and our allies and partners to a free and open Indo-Pacific," the US military had declared. However, the Chinese military asserted that "Taiwan is part of Chinese territory" while adding that it maintained a "high level" of alert against "threats and provocations". The Chinese military said, "The United States and Canada colluded to provoke and stir up trouble... seriously jeopardising peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait." (With inputs from agencies)

US Navy warship passes through tense Taiwan Strait

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If a study in the UK is to be believed, meaty diets of men are responsible for 40% more greenhouse gas emissions than those of women. &nbsp;

A quarter of diet-related carbon emissions were due to the “optional” food and drink like alcohol, coffee, cakes and sweets, found the research. &nbsp;

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The policies looking to encourage sustainable diets should focus on plant-based foods. The switching of drinks and cutting down on sweet snacks also help, the scientists said. &nbsp;

In western countries, another study found that vegan and vegetarian diets were around one third cheaper to buy than the regular diets. &nbsp;

Published in the journal ‘Plos One’, the new study analysed the emissions linked to over 3,200 specific food items and examined the diets of around 212 British people. The food and drink intake of these people were recorded for three 24-hour periods. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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The study found that animal products were responsible for almost half of the average diet’s greenhouse gas emissions. Around 31% was from meat and 14% from dairy. &nbsp;

The non-vegetarian diets lead to 59% more greenhouse gas emissions than vegetarian diets. The diets of men had 41% more emissions as they eat more meat and drinks, the research showed. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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If a study in the UK is to be believed, meaty diets of men are responsible for 40% more greenhouse gas emissions than those of women. A quarter of diet-related carbon emissions were due to the “optional” food and drink like alcohol, coffee, cakes and sweets, found the research.

If a study in the UK is to be believed, meaty diets of men are responsible for 40% more greenhouse gas emissions than those of women. A quarter of diet-related carbon emissions were due to the “optional” food and drink like alcohol, coffee, cakes and sweets, found the research. Also Read: Third of human population to be displaced if climate change not curbed The policies looking to encourage sustainable diets should focus on plant-based foods. The switching of drinks and cutting down on sweet snacks also help, the scientists said. In western countries, another study found that vegan and vegetarian diets were around one third cheaper to buy than the regular diets. Published in the journal ‘Plos One’, the new study analysed the emissions linked to over 3,200 specific food items and examined the diets of around 212 British people. The food and drink intake of these people were recorded for three 24-hour periods. Also Read | Drinking tea, coffee lowers risk of stroke and dementia: Study The study found that animal products were responsible for almost half of the average diet’s greenhouse gas emissions. Around 31% was from meat and 14% from dairy. The non-vegetarian diets lead to 59% more greenhouse gas emissions than vegetarian diets. The diets of men had 41% more emissions as they eat more meat and drinks, the research showed. (With inputs from agencies)

UK study says meaty diets of men lead to 40% more greenhouse gas emissions than women

In the Wisconsin’s Christmas parade carnage case, the police on Monday said that the suspect, who drove a speeding SUV into dozens of people at the event, was earlier involved in a domestic disturbance. &nbsp;

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Now, the accused will be charged with homicide for the five people killed in the incident. It was not terror-related, said authorities. &nbsp;

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In a briefing, Waukesha Police Chief Daniel Thompson said, "We have information that the suspect, prior to the incident, was involved in a domestic disturbance." &nbsp;

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The person in custody is 39-year-old Darrell E Brooks, Thompson added. &nbsp;

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In the Sunday's carnage, 48 people, including two children, were injured. In investigation, the FBI is assisting local police. &nbsp;

In the search for online court records showed a recent case, which is open, involving a person named Darrell Brooks. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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As per the documents of the court, Brooks is charged with restricting or obstructing an officer, bail jumping and battery. Earlier this month, a $1,000 cash bond was posted, the records showed. &nbsp;

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In a statement detailing the pending charges against Brooks on Monday, the Milwaukee County District Attorney's office said it was conducting an internal review of the decision involving Brook's bail recommendation. &nbsp;

Children's Wisconsin hospital officials said on Monday that they treated 18 children, including six, who remained in critical condition and three in serious condition. The rest were released. &nbsp;

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In the Wisconsin’s Christmas parade carnage case, the police on Monday said that the suspect, who drove a speeding SUV into dozens of people at the event, was earlier involved in a domestic disturbance.

In the Wisconsin’s Christmas parade carnage case, the police on Monday said that the suspect, who drove a speeding SUV into dozens of people at the event, was earlier involved in a domestic disturbance. Watch: Wisconsin reels from shock and grief, suspect to be charged with homicide × Now, the accused will be charged with homicide for the five people killed in the incident. It was not terror-related, said authorities. Also Read: At least 5 dead, 40 injured after SUV runs over crowd at a parade in Wisconsin; suspect taken into custody In a briefing, Waukesha Police Chief Daniel Thompson said, "We have information that the suspect, prior to the incident, was involved in a domestic disturbance." Waukesha Wisconsin: Video of Red Ford Escape breaking through parade barriers as police fire shots. This was just after mowing down & shooting at multiple parade goers. 🙏🇺🇲 pic.twitter.com/ZDakhpk1KT — EPSTEIN's SHEET 🧻 (@johnpecco1) November 22, 2021 × The person in custody is 39-year-old Darrell E Brooks, Thompson added. Here’s the suspect in the Christmas parade carnage that left 5 people dead and 20+ injured. He has a 50-page criminal history with pending felonies. He was out on bail. Fathom that. pic.twitter.com/ZNy4Ycb509 — Neal Boortz — Puddin’ Stick (@Talkmaster) November 22, 2021 × In the Sunday's carnage, 48 people, including two children, were injured. In investigation, the FBI is assisting local police. In the search for online court records showed a recent case, which is open, involving a person named Darrell Brooks. Also Read: 44% Americans don't want children, say the world is too 'bleak' As per the documents of the court, Brooks is charged with restricting or obstructing an officer, bail jumping and battery. Earlier this month, a $1,000 cash bond was posted, the records showed. We had several friends at the Waukesha Christmas parade. Thankfully they are all safe. They described the incident as total carnage and something you never want children to see. Candy was being thrown in the street for kids to pick up just prior to. This is an unspeakable crime. — Mythinformed MKE (@MythinformedMKE) November 22, 2021 × In a statement detailing the pending charges against Brooks on Monday, the Milwaukee County District Attorney's office said it was conducting an internal review of the decision involving Brook's bail recommendation. Children's Wisconsin hospital officials said on Monday that they treated 18 children, including six, who remained in critical condition and three in serious condition. The rest were released. (With inputs from agencies)

Already involved in a case, Wisconsin parade carnage suspect to be charged with homicide

As several countries around the world are looking to give booster shots to people of different age groups,&nbsp;ICMR Director General Dr Balram Bhargava said on Monday that there is no scientific evidence so far to support the need for such a dose against COVID-19.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The completion of the second dose for India's adult population seems to be the topmost priority of the government as of now.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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As per the sources, the issue of the booster dose is likely to be discussed in the next meeting of the National Technical Advisory Group on&nbsp;Immunisation&nbsp;in India (NTAGI). &nbsp;&nbsp;

"Administering the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine to all adult population and ensuring that not only India but the entire world gets vaccinated is the priority of the government for now.&nbsp;More so, there is no scientific evidence so far to support the need for a booster vaccine dose against COVID-19," Bhargava told PTI. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/in-a-break-from-protocol-indias-defence-minister-visits-bangladesh-high-commission-431292" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">In a break from protocol, India’s defence minister visits Bangladesh High Commission</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Over the&nbsp;possibility&nbsp;of administering a booster shot, Union Health Minister Mansukh&nbsp;Mandaviya&nbsp;had&nbsp;recently said that adequate stocks are available and the aim is to complete the vaccination of the target population with two doses. Afterwards, a decision on booster dose would be taken based on expert recommendation. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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As several countries around the world are looking to give booster shots to people of different age groups, ICMR Director General Dr Balram Bhargava said on Monday that there is no scientific evidence so far to support the need for such a dose against COVID-19.

As several countries around the world are looking to give booster shots to people of different age groups, ICMR Director General Dr Balram Bhargava said on Monday that there is no scientific evidence so far to support the need for such a dose against COVID-19. The completion of the second dose for India's adult population seems to be the topmost priority of the government as of now. Also Read | COVID-19: Delhi reports 29 fresh cases, no death for sixth consecutive day As per the sources, the issue of the booster dose is likely to be discussed in the next meeting of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in India (NTAGI). "Administering the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine to all adult population and ensuring that not only India but the entire world gets vaccinated is the priority of the government for now. More so, there is no scientific evidence so far to support the need for a booster vaccine dose against COVID-19," Bhargava told PTI. Also Read: In a break from protocol, India’s defence minister visits Bangladesh High Commission Over the possibility of administering a booster shot, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya had recently said that adequate stocks are available and the aim is to complete the vaccination of the target population with two doses. Afterwards, a decision on booster dose would be taken based on expert recommendation. (With inputs from agencies)

No scientific evidence to support need for booster shot to fight Covid, says Indian medical body chief

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From US President Joe&nbsp;Biden honouring 46 transgender Americans killed due to violence in US to&nbsp;university distorting&nbsp;facts, but offering safe spaces&nbsp;after Rittenhouse trial,&nbsp;we have it all.

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We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From US President Joe Biden honouring 46 transgender Americans killed due to violence in US to university distorting facts, but offering safe spaces after Rittenhouse trial, we have it all. You can also read about Blinken expressing 'real concerns' over Russia on Ukraine. Please click on the headline to read the full story. Biden honours 46 transgender Americans killed due to violence in US On the occasion of Transgender Day of Remembrance, US President Joe Biden released a statement mourning the loss of 46 transgender Americans lost their lives in 2021 because of violence. After Rittenhouse trial, US university distorts facts, but offers safe spaces After Kyle Rittenhouse's acquittal, a state university in the US seems to have offered students to attend racially segregated "processing spaces" but mistakenly distorted some facts in the case in the communication. Blinken expresses 'real concerns' over Russia on Ukraine US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed "real concerns" about Russia's statements and actions on Ukraine. He was speaking with reporters on a visit to Senegal. Watch | Texit campaign gains momentum in US × Watch | Over 40% of COVID-19 survivors face lingering after-effects of the illness ×

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