<p>Spanish police announced on Tuesday (July 16) that human remains that were discovered a day earlier during the search for Jay Slater, a British teenager who went missing nearly a month ago on the Spanish island of Tenerife, were indeed Slater's&nbsp;</p>

<p>Spanish police said a day earlier: "The Mountain Rescue and Intervention Group of the Civil Guard has located the lifeless body of a young man in the Masca area after 29 days of constant search," the police statement read. "All indications indicate that it could be the young British man who has been missing since last June 17."</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;</strong><strong>Jay Slater: Search continues for British teenager missing on Spanish island for a week</strong></p>

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<p>LBT Global, a charity that has been supporting Slater’s family, said in a formal statement that the body was found with Slater’s clothing and possessions near the last known location of his mobile phone.</p>

<p>Nineteen-year-old Slater was last seen on June 17 while walking from Masca, a village in the northwest of the Canary Island, to Los Cristianos in the south, where he had been staying.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The journey full of rugged terrain would have taken approximately 11 hours on foot. But he never reached his destination.</p>

<p>On the morning of his disappearance, Slater made a frantic call to his friend Lucy Law, saying that he was "lost in the mountains, unaware of his surroundings, desperately needed a drink, and his phone was on 1%," Law recounted to media later.</p>

<p>The police suggested that the body was discovered in a very remote area and said that an autopsy will be conducted to confirm whether the death was accidental.</p>

<p>Jay Slater, an apprentice bricklayer from Oswaldtwistle in northwest England, had attended a music festival the day before he went missing on the Spanish island.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Spanish police announced on Tuesday (July 16) that human remains that were discovered a day earlier during the search for Jay Slater, a British teenager who went missing nearly a month ago on the Spanish island of Tenerife, were indeed Slater's Spanish police said a day earlier: "The Mountain Rescue and Intervention Group of the Civil Guard has located the lifeless body of a young man in the Masca area after 29 days of constant search," the police statement read.

Spanish police announced on Tuesday (July 16) that human remains that were discovered a day earlier during the search for Jay Slater, a British teenager who went missing nearly a month ago on the Spanish island of Tenerife, were indeed Slater's Spanish police said a day earlier: "The Mountain Rescue and Intervention Group of the Civil Guard has located the lifeless body of a young man in the Masca area after 29 days of constant search," the police statement read. "All indications indicate that it could be the young British man who has been missing since last June 17." Also watch | Jay Slater: Search continues for British teenager missing on Spanish island for a week × LBT Global, a charity that has been supporting Slater’s family, said in a formal statement that the body was found with Slater’s clothing and possessions near the last known location of his mobile phone. Nineteen-year-old Slater was last seen on June 17 while walking from Masca, a village in the northwest of the Canary Island, to Los Cristianos in the south, where he had been staying. Also read | Jay Slater: Search operations continue for missing British teen, Spanish police examine CCTV footage The journey full of rugged terrain would have taken approximately 11 hours on foot. But he never reached his destination. On the morning of his disappearance, Slater made a frantic call to his friend Lucy Law, saying that he was "lost in the mountains, unaware of his surroundings, desperately needed a drink, and his phone was on 1%," Law recounted to media later. The police suggested that the body was discovered in a very remote area and said that an autopsy will be conducted to confirm whether the death was accidental. Jay Slater, an apprentice bricklayer from Oswaldtwistle in northwest England, had attended a music festival the day before he went missing on the Spanish island. (With inputs from agencies)

Jay Slater found? Spanish police share update on missing British teen on Tenerife

<p>A landslide near Shirur village in Uttara Kannada district in southern India's state of Karnataka&nbsp;on Tuesday (July 16) killed three individuals while four others are feared dead. The incident occurred on National Highway 66, according to officials.</p>

<p>Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda said that a total of seven people, including four members of a single family, are believed to have died in the landslide triggered by incessant rains.</p>

<p>A police officer told Press Trust of India that three bodies have been recovered so far, including those of 47-year-old Lakshman Naik and his 36-year-old wife Shanti Naik, who operated an eatery along the highway.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The search operations continue for the remaining victims, feared to be Roshan (11), Avantika (6), and Jagannath (55).</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Nepal: Over 40 still missing after rain triggered landslide</strong></p>

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<p>Witnesses cited by the Press Trust of India reported that a section of the hill collapsed onto the roadside eatery.</p>

<p>Local police, along with the National Disaster Response Force and other agencies, are conducting rescue operations despite ongoing rains.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The incident has led to the suspension of vehicular traffic on the affected road.</p>

<p>Following directives from Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, district in-charge Minister Mankal S Vaidya rushed to the scene.</p>

<p>The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) was criticised for their construction methods on National Highway 66. The NHAI is accused of not taking care of construction norms during its construction tasks at an overly steep hill cut.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Senior police officers and Uttara Kannada District Deputy Commissioner Lakshmi Priya also visited the site. It is expected to take over 24 hours to clear the debris with ongoing rains hampering efforts, said officials.</p>

<p>In the wake of the tragedy, the Karnataka government has announced a compensation of ₹5 lakh for the next of kin of those killed in the landslide.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A landslide near Shirur village in Uttara Kannada district in southern India's state of Karnataka on Tuesday (July 16) killed three individuals while four others are feared dead.

A landslide near Shirur village in Uttara Kannada district in southern India's state of Karnataka on Tuesday (July 16) killed three individuals while four others are feared dead. The incident occurred on National Highway 66, according to officials. Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda said that a total of seven people, including four members of a single family, are believed to have died in the landslide triggered by incessant rains. A police officer told Press Trust of India that three bodies have been recovered so far, including those of 47-year-old Lakshman Naik and his 36-year-old wife Shanti Naik, who operated an eatery along the highway. The search operations continue for the remaining victims, feared to be Roshan (11), Avantika (6), and Jagannath (55). Also watch | Nepal: Over 40 still missing after rain triggered landslide × Witnesses cited by the Press Trust of India reported that a section of the hill collapsed onto the roadside eatery. Local police, along with the National Disaster Response Force and other agencies, are conducting rescue operations despite ongoing rains. Also read | Landslide in Nepal sweeps two buses with 63 passengers into Trishuli river The incident has led to the suspension of vehicular traffic on the affected road. Following directives from Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, district in-charge Minister Mankal S Vaidya rushed to the scene. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) was criticised for their construction methods on National Highway 66. The NHAI is accused of not taking care of construction norms during its construction tasks at an overly steep hill cut. Senior police officers and Uttara Kannada District Deputy Commissioner Lakshmi Priya also visited the site. It is expected to take over 24 hours to clear the debris with ongoing rains hampering efforts, said officials. In the wake of the tragedy, the Karnataka government has announced a compensation of ₹5 lakh for the next of kin of those killed in the landslide. (With inputs from agencies)

Seven from two families killed after landslide in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka

<p>Six foreign nationals were found dead at the Grand Hyatt Erawan hotel in Bangkok on Tuesday (July 16). Among the deceased is at least one American of Vietnamese descent, according to the Thai government. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered an investigation of the incident to ensure that it does not impact Thailand's tourism sector.</p>

<p>The Thai police confirmed in a separate statement that all six victims were foreign nationals. The incident at the luxury hotel, located in a bustling tourist district known for high-end shopping and dining, comes as Thailand aims to boost its tourism industry, a key driver of Southeast Asia's second-largest economy.</p>

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<p>"The prime minister has ordered all agencies to urgently take action to avoid impact on tourism," the government said in an official readout.</p>

<p>Contrary to initial reports by local media, a police official, speaking on condition of anonymity, dismissed claims that the deaths were the result of a shooting. "There is no sign of a shooting," the official told Reuters, confirming that Vietnamese nationals were among the deceased but providing no further details.</p>

<p>Both the US and Vietnamese embassies in Bangkok are yet to respond over the incident.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Thailand tourism future darkened by air pollution</strong></p>

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<p>According to the police statement, officers discovered the bodies after receiving a call from the hotel's staff around 5:30 pm (local time) reporting the deaths.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Grand Hyatt Erawan, which boasts over 350 rooms, has not responded on the incident.</p>

<p>Thailand's tourism sector is a vital part of its economy, with over 28 million foreign tourists visiting last year. It contributes about 1.2 trillion baht ($33.71 billion) in revenue. The government expects 35 million foreign arrivals this year, thanks to longer visa stays and waivers for several nationalities.</p>

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<p>This incident follows a shooting spree last October at a nearby luxury shopping mall, where two foreigners were killed.</p>

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Six foreign nationals were found dead at the Grand Hyatt Erawan hotel in Bangkok on Tuesday (July 16). Among the deceased is at least one American of Vietnamese descent, according to the Thai government.

Six foreign nationals were found dead at the Grand Hyatt Erawan hotel in Bangkok on Tuesday (July 16). Among the deceased is at least one American of Vietnamese descent, according to the Thai government. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered an investigation of the incident to ensure that it does not impact Thailand's tourism sector. The Thai police confirmed in a separate statement that all six victims were foreign nationals. The incident at the luxury hotel, located in a bustling tourist district known for high-end shopping and dining, comes as Thailand aims to boost its tourism industry, a key driver of Southeast Asia's second-largest economy. Also read | This Thai tourist town has a monkey gang problem, here’s what police are doing to control them "The prime minister has ordered all agencies to urgently take action to avoid impact on tourism," the government said in an official readout. Contrary to initial reports by local media, a police official, speaking on condition of anonymity, dismissed claims that the deaths were the result of a shooting. "There is no sign of a shooting," the official told Reuters, confirming that Vietnamese nationals were among the deceased but providing no further details. Both the US and Vietnamese embassies in Bangkok are yet to respond over the incident. Also watch | Thailand tourism future darkened by air pollution × According to the police statement, officers discovered the bodies after receiving a call from the hotel's staff around 5:30 pm (local time) reporting the deaths. The Grand Hyatt Erawan, which boasts over 350 rooms, has not responded on the incident. Thailand's tourism sector is a vital part of its economy, with over 28 million foreign tourists visiting last year. It contributes about 1.2 trillion baht ($33.71 billion) in revenue. The government expects 35 million foreign arrivals this year, thanks to longer visa stays and waivers for several nationalities. View this post on Instagram A post shared by WION (@wionews) × This incident follows a shooting spree last October at a nearby luxury shopping mall, where two foreigners were killed. (With inputs from agencies)

Thailand shocker: Six tourists found dead at luxury hotel in Bangkok, PM orders probe

<p>Two separate attacks by terrorists on an army base and a health centre in northwest Pakistan have killed at least 28 people, including 10 soldiers, female health workers, and children.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Pakistani military disclosed these details on Tuesday (July 16).</p>

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<p>The attacks, which took place on Monday (July 15) and were extensively reported by WION, continue to mark a resurgence of Islamist militancy in the border region adjoining Afghanistan, especially since the takeover of Kabul by Taliban in August 2021.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Pakistan terrorist attacks: What happened this week?</strong></h2>

<p>In the first incident, terrorists launched a deadly assault on a military base in Bannu, near the tribal area of North Waziristan, close to the Afghanistan border. A suicide bomber who drove an explosive-laden vehicle into the base's perimeter wall and killed about eight security personnel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The military confirmed on Tuesday (July 16) that security forces killed all 10 assailants involved in the attack.</p>

<p>"This timely and effective response...prevented major catastrophe, saving precious innocent lives," the military's statement read.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Bannu base, established during the British colonial era, has traditionally served as a launchpad for anti-militant operations and is surrounded by civilian homes.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Pakistan: Eight soldiers killed in terrorist attack, forces gun down ten terrorists</strong></p>

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<p>Islamabad has repeatedly raised concerns about cross-border attacks with the Taliban administration, which denies permitting Afghan territory to be used for such activities. This ongoing issue has led to clashes between the border forces of the two countries.</p>

<p>"Pakistan Armed Forces will...take all necessary measures as deemed appropriate against these threats emanating from Afghanistan," the military asserted on Tuesday.</p>

<p>In a separate attack late Monday night, terrorists targeted a health facility in the Dera Ismail Khan district, killing five civilians, including two female health workers and two children. The subsequent clashes led to the deaths of two soldiers and all three terrorists involved, the Pakistani military said. No group has yet claimed responsibility for this attack.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Two separate attacks by terrorists on an army base and a health centre in northwest Pakistan have killed at least 28 people, including 10 soldiers, female health workers, and children.

Two separate attacks by terrorists on an army base and a health centre in northwest Pakistan have killed at least 28 people, including 10 soldiers, female health workers, and children. The Pakistani military disclosed these details on Tuesday (July 16). Also read | Several killed after Taliban-linked suicide bombers storm Pakistani cantonment The attacks, which took place on Monday (July 15) and were extensively reported by WION, continue to mark a resurgence of Islamist militancy in the border region adjoining Afghanistan, especially since the takeover of Kabul by Taliban in August 2021. Pakistan terrorist attacks: What happened this week? In the first incident, terrorists launched a deadly assault on a military base in Bannu, near the tribal area of North Waziristan, close to the Afghanistan border. A suicide bomber who drove an explosive-laden vehicle into the base's perimeter wall and killed about eight security personnel. The military confirmed on Tuesday (July 16) that security forces killed all 10 assailants involved in the attack. "This timely and effective response...prevented major catastrophe, saving precious innocent lives," the military's statement read. The Bannu base, established during the British colonial era, has traditionally served as a launchpad for anti-militant operations and is surrounded by civilian homes. Also watch | Pakistan: Eight soldiers killed in terrorist attack, forces gun down ten terrorists × Islamabad has repeatedly raised concerns about cross-border attacks with the Taliban administration, which denies permitting Afghan territory to be used for such activities. This ongoing issue has led to clashes between the border forces of the two countries. "Pakistan Armed Forces will...take all necessary measures as deemed appropriate against these threats emanating from Afghanistan," the military asserted on Tuesday. In a separate attack late Monday night, terrorists targeted a health facility in the Dera Ismail Khan district, killing five civilians, including two female health workers and two children. The subsequent clashes led to the deaths of two soldiers and all three terrorists involved, the Pakistani military said. No group has yet claimed responsibility for this attack. (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan: Several killed as terrorists target hospital, army site near Afghan border

<p>Romania’s parliament on Monday (July 15) approved the culling of almost 500 bears this year to address the "overpopulation" of the protected species, following a deadly attack on a hiker that triggered nationwide concern.</p>

<p>Home to approximately 8,000 brown bears, Romania boasts Europe’s largest brown bear population outside of Russia, according to the environment ministry. Over the past 20 years, bears have killed 26 people and severely injured 274 others in the country, according to an official Romania government readout released earlier this year.</p>

<p>The recent death of a young hiker, who was mauled on a popular trail in Romania’s Carpathian mountains, prompted Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu to recall lawmakers from their summer recess for an emergency parliamentary session.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Polar Bears on verge of extinction due to starvation amid global warming</strong></p>

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<p>During the session on Monday, parliament adopted legislation to control the brown bear population and observed a moment of silence in memory of the 19-year-old victim.</p>

<h2><strong>Romania's bear culling law: What is it?</strong></h2>

<p>The newly approved law authorises the culling of 481 bears in 2024, more than double last year’s total of 220. Lawmakers contended that bear overpopulation had led to an increase in attacks.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/foreign-national-detained-in-romania-for-throwing-molotov-cocktail-outside-israeli-embassy-728374">Foreign national detained in Romania for throwing molotov cocktail outside Israeli embassy</a></strong></p>

<p>Environmental groups have criticised the measure. Calin Ardelean, a biologist with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), said, "The law solves absolutely nothing,” and advocated for a focus on “prevention and intervention” and addressing "problem bears."</p>

<p>WWF Romania said that culling will not resolve the issue without implementing measures to keep bears away from communities, such as improved waste management and discouraging people from feeding the animals.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/humans-can-learn-to-sleep-like-bears-to-save-their-lives-study-673901">Sleeping like a bear might help humans live a healthier life, study suggests</a></strong></p>

<p>In 2023, Romanian authorities recorded about 7,500 emergency calls reporting bear sightings, more than double the number from the previous year.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Romania’s parliament on Monday (July 15) approved the culling of almost 500 bears this year to address the "overpopulation" of the protected species, following a deadly attack on a hiker that triggered nationwide concern.

Romania’s parliament on Monday (July 15) approved the culling of almost 500 bears this year to address the "overpopulation" of the protected species, following a deadly attack on a hiker that triggered nationwide concern. Home to approximately 8,000 brown bears, Romania boasts Europe’s largest brown bear population outside of Russia, according to the environment ministry. Over the past 20 years, bears have killed 26 people and severely injured 274 others in the country, according to an official Romania government readout released earlier this year. The recent death of a young hiker, who was mauled on a popular trail in Romania’s Carpathian mountains, prompted Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu to recall lawmakers from their summer recess for an emergency parliamentary session. Also watch | Polar Bears on verge of extinction due to starvation amid global warming × During the session on Monday, parliament adopted legislation to control the brown bear population and observed a moment of silence in memory of the 19-year-old victim. Romania's bear culling law: What is it? The newly approved law authorises the culling of 481 bears in 2024, more than double last year’s total of 220. Lawmakers contended that bear overpopulation had led to an increase in attacks. Also read | Foreign national detained in Romania for throwing molotov cocktail outside Israeli embassy Environmental groups have criticised the measure. Calin Ardelean, a biologist with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), said, "The law solves absolutely nothing,” and advocated for a focus on “prevention and intervention” and addressing "problem bears." WWF Romania said that culling will not resolve the issue without implementing measures to keep bears away from communities, such as improved waste management and discouraging people from feeding the animals. Also read | Sleeping like a bear might help humans live a healthier life, study suggests In 2023, Romanian authorities recorded about 7,500 emergency calls reporting bear sightings, more than double the number from the previous year. (With inputs from agencies)

No country for bears? Romania's parliament approves stepping up bear culling

<p>Late last month (June 30), Rubik's cube turned 50. Let's take a look at its journey over the years.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Who invented Rubik's Cube?</strong></h2>

<p>A Hungarian professor Ernö Rubik, who taught descriptive geometry, is credited to have created the cube. Rubik taught students how to visualise three-dimensional shapes in two-dimensional images.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>How was the&nbsp;Rubik's Cube invented?</strong></h2>

<p>Decades ago, in 1974, Professor Rubik was researching&nbsp;Platonic solids. A Platonic solid is a regular polyhedron in three-dimensional Euclidean space. Yes, that's too much abracadabra with no magic of its own. Unless one creates some for the understanding of yours and mine.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Italian artist creates portrait using more than 6000 Rubik's cubes</strong></p>

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<p>So while researching these Platonic solids, Rubik wondered if it's possible to put together eight smaller cubes to form a big cube. Turned out it was.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But Professor Rubik wanted to not just stick them together but also move them around while exchanging their places. Fascinating, isn't it?</p>

<p>In his first wooden version of the cube, Professor Rubik drilled a hole in the corners of the small cubes to link them together.</p>

<p>Rubik reportedly cracked the design of Cube as we know it, on his 30th birthday in July 1974.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rubik’s cube now had its faces painted in blue, red, green, yellow, orange and white. Professor Rubik solved his own puzzle for the first time months later.</p>

<h2><strong>How Rubik's Cube took over the world?</strong></h2>

<p>In 1975, Rubik gave an application at the Hungarian Patent Office for the "Magic Cube", a "three-dimensional logical toy". It went public in Hungary's toy shops in 1976. By 1979, 300,000 cubes were sold all over Hungary.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tourists began taking these as souvenirs. The Cube eventually&nbsp;found its way to other countries. In 1980, American company Ideal Toy won a contract to sell a million cubes worldwide.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Professor Rubik's invention took over the world in the form of Rubik's Cube championships.&nbsp;</p>

<p>By 1984, the American company Ideal had sold 100 million cubes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But the market soon became rife with cheap imitations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At present, Rubik's Cube is believed to be played by one in seven people across the world.</p>

<p>The world record for the fastest solved cube belongs to Max Park, who solved it in 3.13 seconds in 2023.&nbsp;</p>


Late last month (June 30), Rubik's cube turned 50. Let's take a look at its journey over the years. Who invented Rubik's Cube? A Hungarian professor Ernö Rubik, who taught descriptive geometry, is credited to have created the cube.

Late last month (June 30), Rubik's cube turned 50. Let's take a look at its journey over the years. Who invented Rubik's Cube? A Hungarian professor Ernö Rubik, who taught descriptive geometry, is credited to have created the cube. Rubik taught students how to visualise three-dimensional shapes in two-dimensional images. How was the Rubik's Cube invented? Decades ago, in 1974, Professor Rubik was researching Platonic solids. A Platonic solid is a regular polyhedron in three-dimensional Euclidean space. Yes, that's too much abracadabra with no magic of its own. Unless one creates some for the understanding of yours and mine. Also watch | Italian artist creates portrait using more than 6000 Rubik's cubes × So while researching these Platonic solids, Rubik wondered if it's possible to put together eight smaller cubes to form a big cube. Turned out it was. But Professor Rubik wanted to not just stick them together but also move them around while exchanging their places. Fascinating, isn't it? In his first wooden version of the cube, Professor Rubik drilled a hole in the corners of the small cubes to link them together. Rubik reportedly cracked the design of Cube as we know it, on his 30th birthday in July 1974. Rubik’s cube now had its faces painted in blue, red, green, yellow, orange and white. Professor Rubik solved his own puzzle for the first time months later. How Rubik's Cube took over the world? In 1975, Rubik gave an application at the Hungarian Patent Office for the "Magic Cube", a "three-dimensional logical toy". It went public in Hungary's toy shops in 1976. By 1979, 300,000 cubes were sold all over Hungary. Tourists began taking these as souvenirs. The Cube eventually found its way to other countries. In 1980, American company Ideal Toy won a contract to sell a million cubes worldwide. Professor Rubik's invention took over the world in the form of Rubik's Cube championships. By 1984, the American company Ideal had sold 100 million cubes. But the market soon became rife with cheap imitations. At present, Rubik's Cube is believed to be played by one in seven people across the world. The world record for the fastest solved cube belongs to Max Park, who solved it in 3.13 seconds in 2023.

Rubik's Cube at 50: How world's most popular puzzle endures its appeal

Current MAGs are leak-prone and uncomfortable, causing astronauts to limit intake and risk UTIs, prompting the need for a better solution. The team plans to test the system for comfort and functionality with 100 volunteers in New York.

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Michael Ashcroft's book dissects the rise of 'Dishy Rishi' from a Boris Johnson mentee to the British prime minister's office.

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Ben Riley-Smith's book is an important account of Conservative Party during the tumultuous years of Brexit politics. Spoiler alert. The book makes a startling claim about alleged role of Infosys founder Narayan Murthy into Rishi Sunak's rise to power.

An intensely well-sourced and readable account of the last days of Boris Johnson, whose fall from power, and the subsequent turn of the Conservative party away from his agenda and approach, is such an important subplot of this election. Quite revelatory in terms of Rishi Sunak's political acumen.

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<p>There is no place for political violence in the United States, President Joe Biden said in remarks on Sunday (July 14) after his election rival Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt.</p>

<p>"Mr Trump is a former president. Every resource is being provided for his security. All security measures will be provided for Republican National Convention that will start tomorrow. We must unite as one nation," Biden said.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/how-trump-assassination-attempt-has-turbocharged-his-presidential-re-run-740763">How Trump assassination attempt has turbocharged his presidential re-run</a></strong></p>

<p>"We must unite as one nation to demonstrate who we are," Biden said in televised remarks from the White House, adding that he had a "short but good" conversation with Trump in the wake of the Saturday shooting.</p>

<p>"We don't yet have any information about the&nbsp;motive&nbsp;of the shooter. We know who he is. I urge everyone, please don't make assumptions about his motives or his affiliations," Biden said, adding he would address the nation from the White House later in the day.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Donald Trump rally shooting: Trump escapes assassin's bullet, galvanises supporters &amp; allies</strong></p>

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<p>Biden, 81, was speaking from the Roosevelt Room of the White House, a day after he gave a brief statement near his beach retreat in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.</p>

<p>Earlier on Sunday (July 14), Donald Trump called for Americans to unite in his first comment after surviving an assassination attempt.</p>

<p>The 78-year-old former president was hit in the ear at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, while the shooter and a bystander were killed and two spectators critically injured in the worst act of US political violence in decades.</p>

<p>The shooter, identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, also had explosives in his car.</p>

<p>"In this moment, it is more important than ever that we stand United," Trump said in a statement on his Truth Social network, adding that Americans should not allow "Evil to win."</p>

<p>The Republican added that it was "God alone who prevented the unthinkable from happening" and that he would "FEAR NOT."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trump's wife Melania said the gunman was a "monster," who had attempted to silence her husband's "laughter, ingenuity, love of music, and inspiration."</p>

<p>Donald Trump later said he will travel on Sunday (July 15) to Milwaukee for Republican convention.&nbsp;</p>


There is no place for political violence in the United States, President Joe Biden said in remarks on Sunday (July 14) after his election rival Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt.

There is no place for political violence in the United States, President Joe Biden said in remarks on Sunday (July 14) after his election rival Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt. "Mr Trump is a former president. Every resource is being provided for his security. All security measures will be provided for Republican National Convention that will start tomorrow. We must unite as one nation," Biden said. Also read | How Trump assassination attempt has turbocharged his presidential re-run "We must unite as one nation to demonstrate who we are," Biden said in televised remarks from the White House, adding that he had a "short but good" conversation with Trump in the wake of the Saturday shooting. "We don't yet have any information about the motive of the shooter. We know who he is. I urge everyone, please don't make assumptions about his motives or his affiliations," Biden said, adding he would address the nation from the White House later in the day. Also watch | Donald Trump rally shooting: Trump escapes assassin's bullet, galvanises supporters & allies × Biden, 81, was speaking from the Roosevelt Room of the White House, a day after he gave a brief statement near his beach retreat in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Earlier on Sunday (July 14), Donald Trump called for Americans to unite in his first comment after surviving an assassination attempt. The 78-year-old former president was hit in the ear at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, while the shooter and a bystander were killed and two spectators critically injured in the worst act of US political violence in decades. The shooter, identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, also had explosives in his car. "In this moment, it is more important than ever that we stand United," Trump said in a statement on his Truth Social network, adding that Americans should not allow "Evil to win." The Republican added that it was "God alone who prevented the unthinkable from happening" and that he would "FEAR NOT." Trump's wife Melania said the gunman was a "monster," who had attempted to silence her husband's "laughter, ingenuity, love of music, and inspiration." Donald Trump later said he will travel on Sunday (July 15) to Milwaukee for Republican convention.

Biden denounces political violence, calls for unity after Trump assassination attempt

<p>Two lion brothers have been filmed making a perilous 1-kilometre (0.6-mile) swim across Uganda's Kazinga Channel, a river teeming with predators.&nbsp;The lion brothers, Jacob and Tibu, embarked on their nighttime journey across the channel, in what has become the first visually documented long-distance swim by African lions (<em>Panthera leo</em>).</p>

<p>The swim included several false starts and was fraught with danger, as potential predators were recorded trailing the lions before they successfully reached the other side.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Researchers used heat-detecting drone cameras, in collaboration with the Uganda Wildlife Authority, to track their movements.</p>

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<p>"Lions are known to hunt both crocodiles and hippos on occasion, but when in water they themselves become vulnerable," the researchers noted in their published paper. "River crossings in Africa come with considerable risk of injury, or even death, from encounters with the much larger Nile crocodile or hippopotamus."</p>

<p>Jacob, a 10-year-old lion well known to local experts, has a remarkable history of survival. He has endured poisoning by poachers, a goring by a buffalo, and the amputation of one of his legs after being caught in a poacher's trap. "His swim across a channel filled with high densities of hippos and crocodiles is a record-breaker and is a truly amazing show of resilience in the face of such risk," said Alexander Braczkowski, the study's lead author and a conservation biologist from Griffith University in Australia.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;South African government to ban captive breeding of Lions</strong></p>

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<p>The journey of Jacob and Tibu was likely driven by the search for mates. But this tale of romantic courage points to a more troubling narrative about the impact of poaching and human encroachment on the lion population in Queen Elizabeth National Park.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Our science has shown this population has nearly halved in just five years," Braczkowski added.</p>

<p>While a safer route across a road bridge exists, conservationists believe the lions avoided it due to the presence of people and security forces. Instead, researchers have observed lions opting for the far riskier lake channel crossing, filled with crocodiles and hippos, on six occasions.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/simba-the-lions-regal-birthday-feast-captivates-visitors-at-brazil-zoo-670409">Simba the Lion's regal birthday feast captivates visitors at Brazil zoo</a></strong></p>

<p>"Competition for lionesses in the park is fierce, and they lost a fight for female affection in the hours leading up to the swim, so it's likely the duo mounted the risky journey to get to the females on the other side of the channel," explained Braczkowski.</p>

<p>The research has been published in the journal Ecology &amp; Evolution.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Two lion brothers have been filmed making a perilous 1-kilometre (0.6-mile) swim across Uganda's Kazinga Channel, a river teeming with predators. The lion brothers, Jacob and Tibu, embarked on their nighttime journey across the channel, in what has become the first visually documented long-distance swim by African lions (Panthera leo).

Two lion brothers have been filmed making a perilous 1-kilometre (0.6-mile) swim across Uganda's Kazinga Channel, a river teeming with predators. The lion brothers, Jacob and Tibu, embarked on their nighttime journey across the channel, in what has become the first visually documented long-distance swim by African lions (Panthera leo). The swim included several false starts and was fraught with danger, as potential predators were recorded trailing the lions before they successfully reached the other side. Researchers used heat-detecting drone cameras, in collaboration with the Uganda Wildlife Authority, to track their movements. × "Lions are known to hunt both crocodiles and hippos on occasion, but when in water they themselves become vulnerable," the researchers noted in their published paper. "River crossings in Africa come with considerable risk of injury, or even death, from encounters with the much larger Nile crocodile or hippopotamus." Jacob, a 10-year-old lion well known to local experts, has a remarkable history of survival. He has endured poisoning by poachers, a goring by a buffalo, and the amputation of one of his legs after being caught in a poacher's trap. "His swim across a channel filled with high densities of hippos and crocodiles is a record-breaker and is a truly amazing show of resilience in the face of such risk," said Alexander Braczkowski, the study's lead author and a conservation biologist from Griffith University in Australia. Also watch | South African government to ban captive breeding of Lions × The journey of Jacob and Tibu was likely driven by the search for mates. But this tale of romantic courage points to a more troubling narrative about the impact of poaching and human encroachment on the lion population in Queen Elizabeth National Park. "Our science has shown this population has nearly halved in just five years," Braczkowski added. While a safer route across a road bridge exists, conservationists believe the lions avoided it due to the presence of people and security forces. Instead, researchers have observed lions opting for the far riskier lake channel crossing, filled with crocodiles and hippos, on six occasions. Also read | Simba the Lion's regal birthday feast captivates visitors at Brazil zoo "Competition for lionesses in the park is fierce, and they lost a fight for female affection in the hours leading up to the swim, so it's likely the duo mounted the risky journey to get to the females on the other side of the channel," explained Braczkowski. The research has been published in the journal Ecology & Evolution. (With inputs from agencies)

Video: Lion brothers filmed swimming through crocodile-infested water to avoid humans

<p>Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on July 15 that eight people applied under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in Assam before 1971, and only two of them appeared for the interview.</p>

<p>Addressing a press conference at the Lok Sewa Bhawan in Guwahati,&nbsp;Sarma said, "So far, eight people in Assam have applied under CAA prior to 1971, and only two have appeared for the interview."</p>

<p>He further stated that anyone who came to India before 2015 has the first right to apply for citizenship, and if they do not apply, a case will be lodged against them. “Anyone who came to India before 2015 has the first right to apply for citizenship under the CAA. If they don’t apply, we will lodge a case against them. This is a statutory instruction. We will deport those who came after 2015,” he said.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/what-is-caa-how-it-fastracks-citizenship-of-religious-minorities-from-parts-of-south-asia-699036">What is CAA? How it fast-tracks Indian citizenship of religious minorities from South Asian nations</a></strong></p>

<p>Regarding applicants who have ‘Foreigners Tribunals’ cases registered against them in Assam, he mentioned that if the cases were before 2015, they would be given a chance to apply for citizenship under CAA.</p>

<p>He also urged the Hindu Bengalis in Assam to apply, but they said they were Indians and would rather fight the case than apply under CAA. “If the cases are from before 2015, they have a chance to apply. If they don’t apply, proceedings will continue. We also requested the Hindu Bengalis in Assam to apply, but they said that they are Indian and would like to continue the proceedings rather than apply,” he said.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Indian Government announces implementation of CAA</strong></p>

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<p>Partha Pratim Majumdar, Secretary to the Government of Assam Home and Political Department, on July 5 sent a letter to the Special Director General of Police (Border) of Assam’s Srimantapur, restricting the forwarding of cases of persons belonging to the Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsi, Jain, and Christian communities who entered India prior to December 31, 2014, directly to the Foreigners Tribunals.</p>

<p>“In view of the above provision of law, the border police may not forward cases of persons belonging to Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsi, Jain, and Christian communities who entered India prior to December 31, 2014, directly to the Foreigners Tribunals... A separate register may be maintained for this category of persons,” the letter read.</p>

<p>However, the letter mentioned that there would be no differential treatment available to anyone who entered Assam from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, or Pakistan after December 31, 2014, irrespective of their religion, and if detected, they would be sent straight to the Foreigners Tribunal for further action.</p>

<p>“This differential treatment will not be available to persons who entered Assam from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, or Pakistan after December 31, 2014, irrespective of their religion. Once detected, they should be immediately forwarded to the jurisdictional Foreigners Tribunal for further action,” the letter stated.</p>


Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on July 15 that eight people applied under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in Assam before 1971, and only two of them appeared for the interview.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on July 15 that eight people applied under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in Assam before 1971, and only two of them appeared for the interview. Addressing a press conference at the Lok Sewa Bhawan in Guwahati, Sarma said, "So far, eight people in Assam have applied under CAA prior to 1971, and only two have appeared for the interview." He further stated that anyone who came to India before 2015 has the first right to apply for citizenship, and if they do not apply, a case will be lodged against them. “Anyone who came to India before 2015 has the first right to apply for citizenship under the CAA. If they don’t apply, we will lodge a case against them. This is a statutory instruction. We will deport those who came after 2015,” he said. Also read | What is CAA? How it fast-tracks Indian citizenship of religious minorities from South Asian nations Regarding applicants who have ‘Foreigners Tribunals’ cases registered against them in Assam, he mentioned that if the cases were before 2015, they would be given a chance to apply for citizenship under CAA. He also urged the Hindu Bengalis in Assam to apply, but they said they were Indians and would rather fight the case than apply under CAA. “If the cases are from before 2015, they have a chance to apply. If they don’t apply, proceedings will continue. We also requested the Hindu Bengalis in Assam to apply, but they said that they are Indian and would like to continue the proceedings rather than apply,” he said. Also watch | Indian Government announces implementation of CAA × Partha Pratim Majumdar, Secretary to the Government of Assam Home and Political Department, on July 5 sent a letter to the Special Director General of Police (Border) of Assam’s Srimantapur, restricting the forwarding of cases of persons belonging to the Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsi, Jain, and Christian communities who entered India prior to December 31, 2014, directly to the Foreigners Tribunals. “In view of the above provision of law, the border police may not forward cases of persons belonging to Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsi, Jain, and Christian communities who entered India prior to December 31, 2014, directly to the Foreigners Tribunals... A separate register may be maintained for this category of persons,” the letter read. However, the letter mentioned that there would be no differential treatment available to anyone who entered Assam from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, or Pakistan after December 31, 2014, irrespective of their religion, and if detected, they would be sent straight to the Foreigners Tribunal for further action. “This differential treatment will not be available to persons who entered Assam from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, or Pakistan after December 31, 2014, irrespective of their religion. Once detected, they should be immediately forwarded to the jurisdictional Foreigners Tribunal for further action,” the letter stated.

Only eight people have applied under CAA prior to 1971: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

<p>The Bannu military cantonment in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, over 330 km east of Islamabad, came under heavy attack early on Monday (July 15). The attack was reportedly led by several suicide bombers and consequent gunbattle with the security forces.<img alt="Bannu Attack | WION Graphic" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="32e72c34-3cef-423f-a0a8-7120111e1ad3" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/bannuattack.png" /></p>

<p>The militant group Jaish Fursan-e-Muhammad, a faction of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) led by Hafiz Gul Bahadur, has claimed responsibility for the attack.</p>

<h2><strong>Bannu cantonment attack: What happened?</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>According to reports in the Pakistani state media, the incident began when the assailants attempted to breach the cantonment’s security perimeter with an explosive-laden vehicle.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The attackers, equipped with sophisticated weapons and wearing suicide vests, detonated the vehicle at a checkpoint, causing a massive explosion that facilitated their advance.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Pakistan security forces repel terror attack in Bannu cantonment</strong></p>

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<p>Eyewitnesses reported hearing multiple loud explosions followed by intense gunfire. The attackers exploited the ensuing chaos and engaged in a fierce shootout with security forces stationed at the cantonment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Initial reports indicate that at least 12 Pakistani soldiers were killed, and several more were injured. The government is yet to release the details of casualties. But a spokesperson for the government hospitals in Bannu, Muhammad Numan, told Dawn publication that eight people were left wounded in the attack.</p>

<p>Approximately eight civilians in the vicinity of the cantonment also lost their lives. The exact number of casualties, however, remains unconfirmed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Pakistani Army deployed a gunship aircraft to provide aerial support and engage the attackers from above.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghan-talibans-pakistani-offshoot-gets-refuge-in-former-al-qaeda-hideouts-un-report-740432">Afghan Taliban's Pakistani offshoot gets refuge in former Al-Qaeda hideouts: UN report</a></strong></p>

<p>Following the attack, the military imposed a lockdown in the region, restricting internet and phone services to prevent the attackers from coordinating further actions or escaping. The ongoing operation aims to secure the area and ensure the safety of both military personnel and civilians.</p>

<p>Jaish Fursan-e-Muhammad, affiliated with the TTP’s Hafiz Gul Bahadur group, has a history of militant activity in the region. It has frequently targeted security forces and government installations.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Taliban cancels Pakistan delegation's visit to Kandahar</strong></p>

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<p>Pakistan has witnessed a noted increase in terror activities in the past year, especially in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan after the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ended its ceasefire with the government in November 2022.</p>

<p>Last week, Islamabad ruled out the possibility of any talks with the TTP.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Bannu military cantonment in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, over 330 km east of Islamabad, came under heavy attack early on Monday (July 15). The attack was reportedly led by several suicide bombers and consequent gunbattle with the security forces.

The Bannu military cantonment in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, over 330 km east of Islamabad, came under heavy attack early on Monday (July 15). The attack was reportedly led by several suicide bombers and consequent gunbattle with the security forces. The militant group Jaish Fursan-e-Muhammad, a faction of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) led by Hafiz Gul Bahadur, has claimed responsibility for the attack. Bannu cantonment attack: What happened? According to reports in the Pakistani state media, the incident began when the assailants attempted to breach the cantonment’s security perimeter with an explosive-laden vehicle. The attackers, equipped with sophisticated weapons and wearing suicide vests, detonated the vehicle at a checkpoint, causing a massive explosion that facilitated their advance. Also watch | Pakistan security forces repel terror attack in Bannu cantonment × Eyewitnesses reported hearing multiple loud explosions followed by intense gunfire. The attackers exploited the ensuing chaos and engaged in a fierce shootout with security forces stationed at the cantonment. Initial reports indicate that at least 12 Pakistani soldiers were killed, and several more were injured. The government is yet to release the details of casualties. But a spokesperson for the government hospitals in Bannu, Muhammad Numan, told Dawn publication that eight people were left wounded in the attack. Approximately eight civilians in the vicinity of the cantonment also lost their lives. The exact number of casualties, however, remains unconfirmed. The Pakistani Army deployed a gunship aircraft to provide aerial support and engage the attackers from above. Also read | Afghan Taliban's Pakistani offshoot gets refuge in former Al-Qaeda hideouts: UN report Following the attack, the military imposed a lockdown in the region, restricting internet and phone services to prevent the attackers from coordinating further actions or escaping. The ongoing operation aims to secure the area and ensure the safety of both military personnel and civilians. Jaish Fursan-e-Muhammad, affiliated with the TTP’s Hafiz Gul Bahadur group, has a history of militant activity in the region. It has frequently targeted security forces and government installations. Also watch | Taliban cancels Pakistan delegation's visit to Kandahar × Pakistan has witnessed a noted increase in terror activities in the past year, especially in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan after the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ended its ceasefire with the government in November 2022. Last week, Islamabad ruled out the possibility of any talks with the TTP. (With inputs from agencies)

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