<p>In a medical breakthrough, eight-year-old Indian-origin girl Aditi Shankar became the first child to have gone through a special type of kidney transplant in which she doesn't need to take long-term drugs to stop rejection of the organ in the United Kingdom.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The doctors working at &nbsp;Great Ormond Street Hospital stated that this experiment was a breakthrough in the world of medical science. They added that it was made possible after the Indian girl's immune system was reprogrammed before a new kidney was given to her.</p>

<p>To reprogramme the immune system of the girl, the doctors used bone marrow stem cells from the donor who was Aditi's mother Divya.</p>

<p>After weeks of the transplant, Aditi was removed from immunosuppression which also decreased the risk of long-term side effects from the powerful drugs that are generally taken daily for preventing organ rejection.</p>

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<p>The girl has now started attending school, with both her transplanted kidney and immune system working normally.</p>

<p>Aditi was suffering from an extremely rare inherited condition called Schimke's immuno-osseous dysplasia (SIOD) which destroyed her immune system and led to the failing of her kidneys.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The girl first went through a bone marrow transplant as the doctors used stem cells from her mother to rebuild the patient's immune system.</p>

<p>After six months, the girl went through a kidney transplant, which was also donated by her mother, after which the new organ was easily accepted by her immune system.</p>

<h2><strong>Went into a 'special sleep'&nbsp;for surgery, says girl</strong></h2>

<p>Speaking to PA Media press agency, Divya said, "I was so happy to give her blood cells and a kidney. I just feel so proud."</p>

<p>Aditi stated that she went into "a special sleep" for the surgery. She stated that now that she has recovered, she feels that it is great. "I can go swimming," she said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Children's kidney specialist at GOSH Prof Stephen Marks said that the kidney specialist of children at GOSH said that the treatment of Aditi appears to have been a success.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Pig kidney thrives in human body for month | Major medical breakthrough</strong></p>

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<p>"She is the first patient in the UK who has had a kidney transplant to not require immunosuppressive medication after the surgery," he stated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"A month after the transplant, we were able to take her off all of her immunosuppression, which means she doesn't get the side effects of the drugs. It really is great to see that she is an active eight-year-old girl, back to school, able to have an excellent quality of life," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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In a medical breakthrough, eight-year-old Indian-origin girl Aditi Shankar became the first child to have gone through a special type of kidney transplant in which she doesn't need to take long-term drugs to stop rejection of the organ in the United Kingdom.

In a medical breakthrough, eight-year-old Indian-origin girl Aditi Shankar became the first child to have gone through a special type of kidney transplant in which she doesn't need to take long-term drugs to stop rejection of the organ in the United Kingdom. The doctors working at Great Ormond Street Hospital stated that this experiment was a breakthrough in the world of medical science. They added that it was made possible after the Indian girl's immune system was reprogrammed before a new kidney was given to her. To reprogramme the immune system of the girl, the doctors used bone marrow stem cells from the donor who was Aditi's mother Divya. After weeks of the transplant, Aditi was removed from immunosuppression which also decreased the risk of long-term side effects from the powerful drugs that are generally taken daily for preventing organ rejection. ALSO READ | In a first, Chinese scientists grow humanised kidneys in pigs The girl has now started attending school, with both her transplanted kidney and immune system working normally. Aditi was suffering from an extremely rare inherited condition called Schimke's immuno-osseous dysplasia (SIOD) which destroyed her immune system and led to the failing of her kidneys. The girl first went through a bone marrow transplant as the doctors used stem cells from her mother to rebuild the patient's immune system. After six months, the girl went through a kidney transplant, which was also donated by her mother, after which the new organ was easily accepted by her immune system. Went into a 'special sleep' for surgery, says girl Speaking to PA Media press agency, Divya said, "I was so happy to give her blood cells and a kidney. I just feel so proud." Aditi stated that she went into "a special sleep" for the surgery. She stated that now that she has recovered, she feels that it is great. "I can go swimming," she said. Children's kidney specialist at GOSH Prof Stephen Marks said that the kidney specialist of children at GOSH said that the treatment of Aditi appears to have been a success. WATCH | Pig kidney thrives in human body for month | Major medical breakthrough "She is the first patient in the UK who has had a kidney transplant to not require immunosuppressive medication after the surgery," he stated. "A month after the transplant, we were able to take her off all of her immunosuppression, which means she doesn't get the side effects of the drugs. It really is great to see that she is an active eight-year-old girl, back to school, able to have an excellent quality of life," he added. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>Taking a step ahead in its Chandrayaan-3 mission, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday made efforts to establish communication with the Pragyan rover and Vikram lander to understand their wake-up condition, however, they did not receive any signal as of yet. The Indian Space Agency, however, stated that it will continue to make efforts to establish contact with them.</p>

<p>"Chandrayaan-3 Mission: Efforts have been made to establish communication with the Vikram lander and Pragyan rover to ascertain their wake-up condition. As of now, no signals have been received from them. Efforts to establish contact will continue," wrote ISRO on X (formerly Twitter).</p>

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<h2><strong>Plan to wake up Vikram lander and Pragyan rover postponed</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier it was reported, that the plans of waking up the Vikram lander and Pragyan rover on the Moon have been postponed by the space agency. Originally, it had planned to reactivate both the spacecraft on the evening of September 22, 2023, however, because of some reasons, the ISRO later decided to postpone the attempt to September 23.</p>

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<p>Speaking to the Indian news agency ANI, Director of Space Applications Centre Nilesh Desai said that the delay was important to ensure the spacecraft's safety. He stated that tests and simulations are still being conducted by ISRO to ensure that the reactivation procedure turns out to be successful.</p>

<p>"Earlier we planned to reactivate the (Pragyan) rover and (Vikram) lander on the evening of 22nd September, but due to some reasons we will now do it tomorrow on September 23," Desai stated. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Chandrayaan-3 mission's Vikram lander and Pragyan rover, which landed successfully on the surface of the moon on August 23, at a location which was given the name 'Shiv Shakti Point', is likely to now be reactivated on September 23.</p>

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<p>Earlier this month, the scientists placed the rover and lander in sleep mode after conducting experiments successfully on the lunar surface.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Pragyan rover went into sleep mode on September 2, which was followed by the Vikram lander on September 4.</p>

<p>When the Vikram lander and Pragyan rover were in the operational phase, they executed numerous lunar experiments.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After covering a distance of over 100 meters on the lunar surface, the Pragyan rover confirmed the presence of Sulphur (S) in the lunar surface near the moon's south pole.&nbsp;</p>

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Taking a step ahead in its Chandrayaan-3 mission, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday made efforts to establish communication with the Pragyan rover and Vikram lander to understand their wake-up condition, however, they did not receive any signal as of yet.

Taking a step ahead in its Chandrayaan-3 mission, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday made efforts to establish communication with the Pragyan rover and Vikram lander to understand their wake-up condition, however, they did not receive any signal as of yet. The Indian Space Agency, however, stated that it will continue to make efforts to establish contact with them. "Chandrayaan-3 Mission: Efforts have been made to establish communication with the Vikram lander and Pragyan rover to ascertain their wake-up condition. As of now, no signals have been received from them. Efforts to establish contact will continue," wrote ISRO on X (formerly Twitter). ALSO READ | Explained | Sun has risen: India awaits possible re-awakening of Chandrayaan-3 Plan to wake up Vikram lander and Pragyan rover postponed Earlier it was reported, that the plans of waking up the Vikram lander and Pragyan rover on the Moon have been postponed by the space agency. Originally, it had planned to reactivate both the spacecraft on the evening of September 22, 2023, however, because of some reasons, the ISRO later decided to postpone the attempt to September 23. Chandrayaan-3 Mission: Efforts have been made to establish communication with the Vikram lander and Pragyan rover to ascertain their wake-up condition. As of now, no signals have been received from them. Efforts to establish contact will continue. — ISRO (@isro) September 22, 2023 × Speaking to the Indian news agency ANI, Director of Space Applications Centre Nilesh Desai said that the delay was important to ensure the spacecraft's safety. He stated that tests and simulations are still being conducted by ISRO to ensure that the reactivation procedure turns out to be successful. "Earlier we planned to reactivate the (Pragyan) rover and (Vikram) lander on the evening of 22nd September, but due to some reasons we will now do it tomorrow on September 23," Desai stated. Chandrayaan-3 mission's Vikram lander and Pragyan rover, which landed successfully on the surface of the moon on August 23, at a location which was given the name 'Shiv Shakti Point', is likely to now be reactivated on September 23. WATCH | Chandrayaan-3: After soft-landing on moon, ISRO to study sun from afar Earlier this month, the scientists placed the rover and lander in sleep mode after conducting experiments successfully on the lunar surface. The Pragyan rover went into sleep mode on September 2, which was followed by the Vikram lander on September 4. When the Vikram lander and Pragyan rover were in the operational phase, they executed numerous lunar experiments. After covering a distance of over 100 meters on the lunar surface, the Pragyan rover confirmed the presence of Sulphur (S) in the lunar surface near the moon's south pole. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>In an effort to create a friendly work environment, TikTok has started an internal matchmaking service for employees, giving them a platform to introduce their friends and family members to their colleagues.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The channel, which is known as Meet Cute, is placed on the workplace tool used by thousands of employees of TikTok around the world for video conferencing and document hosting. The platform is also helping people discover a potential romantic partner from among their own colleagues, reports The Guardian.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The platform Meet Cute, which was first reported by Forbes, allows their employees to advertise their family, friends or acquaintances to their colleagues through a feed of posts which show information which is typically seen in dating apps, like a person's height and weight.</p>

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<p>The service also lets employees comment on the shared posts and evaluate the people whose information has been shared on the feed. In the introduction of Meet Cute, it states, "The company is not responsible for mediating disputes.”</p>

<h2><strong>Technical bug giving access to ByteMoments to employees across world</strong></h2>

<p>The platform, which has been placed on the intranet forum of the company called ByteMoments, is mostly used by employees based in China. However, the staff across the world use ByteMoments for doing their daily jobs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A spokesperson, while speaking to Forbes, stated that the Meet Cute function was “specifically designed as an optional offering for mainland China employees” and that a technical bug permitted employees to use the channel in other countries.</p>

<p>The channel has a note which warns that employees should not share the personal information of staff along with a reminder that it is a platform created for introducing individuals who are outside of the company to employees of ByteDance.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;TikTok's big bet on E-commerce</strong></p>

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<p>ByteDance in China has never tried to hide its attempts to become a matchmaker for employees. The company has introduced internal matchmaking services previously, with one titled the 175 Project.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per the Chinese language news outlet Tech Planet, other tech platforms like Huawei, Meituan and Alibaba provide matchmaking services or dating forums to their employees.</p>

<p>TikTok employees, who interacted with Forbes, said that the attempt of the company to facilitate matchmaking felt like an “encroachment on personal boundaries”.</p>

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In an effort to create a friendly work environment, TikTok has started an internal matchmaking service for employees, giving them a platform to introduce their friends and family members to their colleagues.

In an effort to create a friendly work environment, TikTok has started an internal matchmaking service for employees, giving them a platform to introduce their friends and family members to their colleagues. The channel, which is known as Meet Cute, is placed on the workplace tool used by thousands of employees of TikTok around the world for video conferencing and document hosting. The platform is also helping people discover a potential romantic partner from among their own colleagues, reports The Guardian. The platform Meet Cute, which was first reported by Forbes, allows their employees to advertise their family, friends or acquaintances to their colleagues through a feed of posts which show information which is typically seen in dating apps, like a person's height and weight. ALSO READ | Indonesian woman jailed for eating pork after reciting Islamic phrase, and then posting on TikTok The service also lets employees comment on the shared posts and evaluate the people whose information has been shared on the feed. In the introduction of Meet Cute, it states, "The company is not responsible for mediating disputes.” Technical bug giving access to ByteMoments to employees across world The platform, which has been placed on the intranet forum of the company called ByteMoments, is mostly used by employees based in China. However, the staff across the world use ByteMoments for doing their daily jobs. A spokesperson, while speaking to Forbes, stated that the Meet Cute function was “specifically designed as an optional offering for mainland China employees” and that a technical bug permitted employees to use the channel in other countries. The channel has a note which warns that employees should not share the personal information of staff along with a reminder that it is a platform created for introducing individuals who are outside of the company to employees of ByteDance. WATCH | TikTok's big bet on E-commerce ByteDance in China has never tried to hide its attempts to become a matchmaker for employees. The company has introduced internal matchmaking services previously, with one titled the 175 Project. As per the Chinese language news outlet Tech Planet, other tech platforms like Huawei, Meituan and Alibaba provide matchmaking services or dating forums to their employees. TikTok employees, who interacted with Forbes, said that the attempt of the company to facilitate matchmaking felt like an “encroachment on personal boundaries”. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>United States President Joe Biden made another gaffe on Thursday (September 21) when he expressed his admiration for the “Congressional Black Caucus” while addressing the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, leaving the listeners puzzled.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The mistake was made by the US president while delivering a speech at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s 46th Annual Gala in Washington.<br />
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80-year-old Biden appreciated gala award recipient Sister Norma Pimental, executive director of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley just before making the mistake.</p>

<p>"I know Sister Norma lives the lessons nuns taught me growing up. Lessons based on the Gospel of Matthew: feed the hungry, care for the sick, welcome strangers,” said the president. “They echo what my dad taught me, and I mean this sincerely, my dad used to say, ‘Everyone, everyone is entitled to be treated with dignity and respect'," he added.</p>

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<p>"The Congressional Black Caucus embodies all those values,” he stated, without stopping to correct himself. The latest verbal mistake was made by Biden a week after he was ripped for inferring that Hispanic and African American workers don’t have “high school diplomas.”</p>

<p>“We’ve seen record lows in unemployment particularly — and I’ve focused on this my whole career — particularly for African Americans and Hispanic workers and veterans, you know, the workers without high school diplomas,” he stated, during an event at Prince George’s Community College in Maryland held last week.</p>

<h2><strong>Biden repeats himself, word by word</strong></h2>

<p>In another incident which raised concerns about his age, President Biden repeated the same statements while speaking about the 2017 Charlottesville riot and the decision he took to run for the position of president in 2020, almost word-by-word.</p>

<p>While speaking at a gathering hosted by billionaire real estate heiress Amy Goldman Fowler, remembered how he was enjoying retirement after two terms as the vice president of Barack Obama when “along came, in August of 2017, Charlottesville, Virginia".</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;US: Donald Trump-Joe Biden rivalry intensifies</strong></p>

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<p>"You remember those folks walking out of the fields literally carrying torches, with Nazi swastikas, holding them forward, singing the same vicious, antisemitic bile — the same exact bile — bile that was sung in — in Germany in the early ‘30s. And a young woman was killed. A young woman was killed," Biden said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per an official White House transcript, Biden added that, “The former guy [then-President Donald Trump] was asked, ‘What do you think would happen?’ He was the sitting president. And he said, ‘I thought there were some very fine people on both sides.’ And I mean this sincerely, from the bottom of my heart, that’s when I decided I — I was going to run again.”</p>

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United States President Joe Biden made another gaffe on Thursday (September 21) when he expressed his admiration for the “Congressional Black Caucus” while addressing the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, leaving the listeners puzzled.

United States President Joe Biden made another gaffe on Thursday (September 21) when he expressed his admiration for the “Congressional Black Caucus” while addressing the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, leaving the listeners puzzled. The mistake was made by the US president while delivering a speech at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s 46th Annual Gala in Washington. 80-year-old Biden appreciated gala award recipient Sister Norma Pimental, executive director of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley just before making the mistake. "I know Sister Norma lives the lessons nuns taught me growing up. Lessons based on the Gospel of Matthew: feed the hungry, care for the sick, welcome strangers,” said the president. “They echo what my dad taught me, and I mean this sincerely, my dad used to say, ‘Everyone, everyone is entitled to be treated with dignity and respect'," he added. ALSO READ | Nijjar death: Biden, Modi discussed Canada murder row; no 'special exemption,' says US NSA "The Congressional Black Caucus embodies all those values,” he stated, without stopping to correct himself. The latest verbal mistake was made by Biden a week after he was ripped for inferring that Hispanic and African American workers don’t have “high school diplomas.” “We’ve seen record lows in unemployment particularly — and I’ve focused on this my whole career — particularly for African Americans and Hispanic workers and veterans, you know, the workers without high school diplomas,” he stated, during an event at Prince George’s Community College in Maryland held last week. Biden repeats himself, word by word In another incident which raised concerns about his age, President Biden repeated the same statements while speaking about the 2017 Charlottesville riot and the decision he took to run for the position of president in 2020, almost word-by-word. While speaking at a gathering hosted by billionaire real estate heiress Amy Goldman Fowler, remembered how he was enjoying retirement after two terms as the vice president of Barack Obama when “along came, in August of 2017, Charlottesville, Virginia". WATCH | US: Donald Trump-Joe Biden rivalry intensifies "You remember those folks walking out of the fields literally carrying torches, with Nazi swastikas, holding them forward, singing the same vicious, antisemitic bile — the same exact bile — bile that was sung in — in Germany in the early ‘30s. And a young woman was killed. A young woman was killed," Biden said. As per an official White House transcript, Biden added that, “The former guy [then-President Donald Trump] was asked, ‘What do you think would happen?’ He was the sitting president. And he said, ‘I thought there were some very fine people on both sides.’ And I mean this sincerely, from the bottom of my heart, that’s when I decided I — I was going to run again.” (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>A Russian occupation official installed in annexed Crimea on Friday (September 22) said that the headquarters of Russia's Black Sea fleet have been hit by Ukrainian missile&nbsp;in the latest assault on the peninsula by Kyiv.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The headquarters of the fleet has been hit in an enemy missile attack," said Mikhail Razvozhayev, governor of Sevastopol - the largest city of the peninsula - in a statement on social media.</p>

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<p>The governor of Sevastopol further warned that another Ukrainian aerial attack is likely to happen shortly. "Attention everyone! Another attack is possible. Please do not go to the city centre. Do not leave buildings. Everyone who is near the headquarters of the fleet -- at the sound of the siren, proceed to shelters," said Mikhail Razvozhayev on social media.</p>

<p>The Russian naval headquarters which was hit in the Ukrainian missile attack caught fire, confirmed the senior regional official.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Work continues to extinguish the fire at the fleet headquarters. Please remain calm. The situation is under control of the emergency services," said the region's governor Mikhail Razvozhayev on social media.</p>

<p>The governor of annexed peninsula Sergei Aksyonov further added that another cruise missile was downed by Russian air defence systems over the peninsula.</p>

<p>The Russian defence ministry confirmed that at least one serviceman went missing after&nbsp;the headquarters of Moscow's Black Sea fleet was hit by a Ukrainian missile in annexed Crimea.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Earlier today the Kyiv regime launched a missile attack on the city of Sevastopol," said Moscow's defence ministry on Telegram. "One serviceman was not killed, but is missing," it said, updating its previous post on Telegram," it added.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine war: At least 7 injured in Cherkasy after Russian attack</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>Cyber attack on Crimea&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The peninsula further faced a cyber attack after its internet providers were attacked, said a proxy official from Crimea's Russian-backed administration on Friday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Unprecedented cyberattack on Crimean internet providers. We are fixing internet outages on the peninsula. All services are working to eliminate the threat," stated Oleg Kryuchkov, an adviser to the Moscow-installed Crimea governor Sergei Aksyonov.</p>

<h2><strong>Friction&nbsp;between Ukraine, Europe inevitable:&nbsp;Kremlin</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, the Kremlin on Friday stated that it was unavoidable to control the increasing tensions between Kyiv and its European allies as a dispute escalates between Poland and Ukraine which has been sparked by disagreements over grain exports.</p>

<p>"There are certain frictions between Warsaw and Kyiv. We predict that these frictions between Warsaw and Kyiv will increase. Friction between Kyiv and other European capitals will also grow over time. This is inevitable," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said while speaking to the reporters.</p>

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<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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A Russian occupation official installed in annexed Crimea on Friday (September 22) said that the headquarters of Russia's Black Sea fleet have been hit by Ukrainian missile in the latest assault on the peninsula by Kyiv.

A Russian occupation official installed in annexed Crimea on Friday (September 22) said that the headquarters of Russia's Black Sea fleet have been hit by Ukrainian missile in the latest assault on the peninsula by Kyiv. "The headquarters of the fleet has been hit in an enemy missile attack," said Mikhail Razvozhayev, governor of Sevastopol - the largest city of the peninsula - in a statement on social media. 🇷🇺 Black Sea Fleet in 🇷🇺-occupied Crimea has been hit by Ukraine 🇺🇦. You know how bad it is? It is on fire and sinking: And it is on dry land. It’s a race to visit the Moskva. pic.twitter.com/1r6qKLut5m — Jason Jay Smart (@officejjsmart) September 22, 2023 × The governor of Sevastopol further warned that another Ukrainian aerial attack is likely to happen shortly. "Attention everyone! Another attack is possible. Please do not go to the city centre. Do not leave buildings. Everyone who is near the headquarters of the fleet -- at the sound of the siren, proceed to shelters," said Mikhail Razvozhayev on social media. The Russian naval headquarters which was hit in the Ukrainian missile attack caught fire, confirmed the senior regional official. ALSO READ | Russia claims it shot down 19 Ukrainian drones over Crimea, Black Sea "Work continues to extinguish the fire at the fleet headquarters. Please remain calm. The situation is under control of the emergency services," said the region's governor Mikhail Razvozhayev on social media. The governor of annexed peninsula Sergei Aksyonov further added that another cruise missile was downed by Russian air defence systems over the peninsula. The Russian defence ministry confirmed that at least one serviceman went missing after the headquarters of Moscow's Black Sea fleet was hit by a Ukrainian missile in annexed Crimea. "Earlier today the Kyiv regime launched a missile attack on the city of Sevastopol," said Moscow's defence ministry on Telegram. "One serviceman was not killed, but is missing," it said, updating its previous post on Telegram," it added. WATCH | Russia-Ukraine war: At least 7 injured in Cherkasy after Russian attack Cyber attack on Crimea The peninsula further faced a cyber attack after its internet providers were attacked, said a proxy official from Crimea's Russian-backed administration on Friday. "Unprecedented cyberattack on Crimean internet providers. We are fixing internet outages on the peninsula. All services are working to eliminate the threat," stated Oleg Kryuchkov, an adviser to the Moscow-installed Crimea governor Sergei Aksyonov. Friction between Ukraine, Europe inevitable: Kremlin Meanwhile, the Kremlin on Friday stated that it was unavoidable to control the increasing tensions between Kyiv and its European allies as a dispute escalates between Poland and Ukraine which has been sparked by disagreements over grain exports. "There are certain frictions between Warsaw and Kyiv. We predict that these frictions between Warsaw and Kyiv will increase. Friction between Kyiv and other European capitals will also grow over time. This is inevitable," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said while speaking to the reporters. More details to follow soon. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>Dinosaurs are believed to be the most terrifying prehistoric predators to have ever existed on Earth. However, a new discovery of a skull has brought to light another fearsome beast, which is likely to have dominated Earth 40 million years before the first 'terrible lizards' existed.<br />
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The scientists found the 265-million-year-old fossil in Brazil, which revealed to the world the largest meat eater of its time, which was unknown till now and is believed to have prowled the jungles in search of unlucky critters to chomp on.<br />
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"This animal was a gnarly-looking beast, and it must have evoked sheer dread in anything that crossed its path," stated Harvard University palaeontologist Stephanie Pierce.</p>

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<p>Pampaphoneus biccai's almost-complete fossilised skull was discovered by scientists along with skeletal bones near Sao Gabriel in Southern Brazil. The skull measured almost 36 cm (14.2 inches).</p>

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<p>Pampaphoneus is said to belong to the early therapsid clade Dinocephalia, a group of frightening and huge terrestrial animals which thrived before T. rex and pals. All Dinocephalians were not carnivores, however, Pampaphoneus was.<br />
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"The animal had large, sharp canine teeth adapted for capturing prey," stated Felipe Pinheiro, a palaeontologist from the Federal University of Pampa (UNIPAMPA) in Brazil.<br />
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"Its dentition and cranial architecture suggest that its bite was strong enough to chew bones, much like modern-day hyenas,” he added.</p>

<h2><strong>Pampaphoneus survived just before wipeout of 86 per cent of animal species</strong></h2>

<p>Pampaphoneus survived at the end of the Permian, just before 86 per cent of all animal species were wiped from the Earth in the largest-ever mass extinction event.<br />
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"The fossil was found in middle Permian rocks, in an area where bones are not so common, but always hold pleasant surprises," stated first author Mateus A. Costa Santos, a palaeontologist at UNIPAMPA.<br />
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Previously, fossils of other dinocephalians were found in Russia and South Africa, however, Pampaphoneus biccai is Brazil's only known species, and the team said that this well-preserved fossil "reveals new characters previously unknown for the species," since the scientists found a smaller skull in 2008.</p>

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<p>"Finding a new Pampaphoneus skull after so long was extremely important for increasing our knowledge about the animal, which was previously difficult to differentiate from its Russian relatives,” said Santos.<br />
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"Pampaphoneus played the same ecological role as modern big cats. It was the largest terrestrial predator we know of from the Permian in South America,” Pinheiro said.<br />
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Dinosaurs are believed to be the most terrifying prehistoric predators to have ever existed on Earth. However, a new discovery of a skull has brought to light another fearsome beast, which is likely to have dominated Earth 40 million years before the first 'terrible lizards' existed.

Dinosaurs are believed to be the most terrifying prehistoric predators to have ever existed on Earth. However, a new discovery of a skull has brought to light another fearsome beast, which is likely to have dominated Earth 40 million years before the first 'terrible lizards' existed. The scientists found the 265-million-year-old fossil in Brazil, which revealed to the world the largest meat eater of its time, which was unknown till now and is believed to have prowled the jungles in search of unlucky critters to chomp on. "This animal was a gnarly-looking beast, and it must have evoked sheer dread in anything that crossed its path," stated Harvard University palaeontologist Stephanie Pierce. Highly appealing images (although I may be biased) of the preparation of our new Pampaphoneus skull. Trigger warning for an exceptionally beautiful fossil.@the_anilson @voltairearts @PaleoCisneros @MCZHarvard pic.twitter.com/BulUlJVe1Z — Felipe Pinheiro (@FeliPinheir) September 12, 2023 × Pampaphoneus biccai's almost-complete fossilised skull was discovered by scientists along with skeletal bones near Sao Gabriel in Southern Brazil. The skull measured almost 36 cm (14.2 inches). ALSO READ | Fujianvenator: 'Bizarre' long-legged bird-like dinosaur discovered in China Pampaphoneus is said to belong to the early therapsid clade Dinocephalia, a group of frightening and huge terrestrial animals which thrived before T. rex and pals. All Dinocephalians were not carnivores, however, Pampaphoneus was. "The animal had large, sharp canine teeth adapted for capturing prey," stated Felipe Pinheiro, a palaeontologist from the Federal University of Pampa (UNIPAMPA) in Brazil. "Its dentition and cranial architecture suggest that its bite was strong enough to chew bones, much like modern-day hyenas,” he added. Pampaphoneus survived just before wipeout of 86 per cent of animal species Pampaphoneus survived at the end of the Permian, just before 86 per cent of all animal species were wiped from the Earth in the largest-ever mass extinction event. "The fossil was found in middle Permian rocks, in an area where bones are not so common, but always hold pleasant surprises," stated first author Mateus A. Costa Santos, a palaeontologist at UNIPAMPA. Previously, fossils of other dinocephalians were found in Russia and South Africa, however, Pampaphoneus biccai is Brazil's only known species, and the team said that this well-preserved fossil "reveals new characters previously unknown for the species," since the scientists found a smaller skull in 2008. WATCH | Pig kidney thrives in human body for month | Major medical breakthrough "Finding a new Pampaphoneus skull after so long was extremely important for increasing our knowledge about the animal, which was previously difficult to differentiate from its Russian relatives,” said Santos. "Pampaphoneus played the same ecological role as modern big cats. It was the largest terrestrial predator we know of from the Permian in South America,” Pinheiro said. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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6 New Sites in UNESCO's World Heritage List

After wrapping up its discussions related to the sites which are in danger, UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee added six new sites to its prestigious World Heritage List.

Marking a joyous moment for Indians, West Bengal's Santiniketan – where Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore spent many years of his life – became a part of the UNESCO World Heritage List.


The pre-historic site of Tell al-Sultan, which is located near the Palestinian city of Jericho in the occupied West Bank, was included in the World Heritage List by the United Nations' cultural organisation.

3. Forest Massif of Odzala-Kokoua in Congo

The Forest Massif of Odzala-Kokoua in Congo was included in the World Heritage List. It is one of the oldest parks of Africa along with one of the world's largest tropical rainforests.

4. Volcanoes and Forests of Mount Pelée and the Pitons of Northern Martinique

The global significance of Pitons du Carbet and Mount Pelee is based on their representation of materials, processes and volcanic features.

UNESCO has recognised Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago in the north of Vietnam as a world natural heritage. This inclusion has taken the number of total UNESCO-recognised world heritage sites located in Vietnam to nine.

6. Andrefana Dry Forests, Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park

The Dry Forests of Andrefana Falls in Tsingy de Bemaraha World Heritage property's serial extension and consists of five protected areas.


<p>Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will start his four-day official visit to Russia on Monday (September 18), where he will hold security talks, the country's foreign ministry confirmed. This is the latest visit by a high official in a series of phone calls and high-level visits between the two nations.<br />
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Russia and China have been strategic allies as both countries frequently continue to reiterate their "no limits" partnership and military and economic cooperation.<br />
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The ties between the two countries grew closer after Ukraine was invaded by Russia in February last year which was not criticised by China.</p>

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<p>In a statement, the foreign ministry of China on Monday said that Wang "will go to Russia to hold the 18th round of the China-Russian Strategic Security Consultations (SSCC) from 18 to 21 September" after receiving an invitation from the secretary of Moscow's security council Nikolai Patrushev.</p>

<h2><strong>Wang, Lavrov to 'focus on efforts to strengthen collaboration'</strong></h2>

<p>In an initial briefing, the Russian foreign ministry stated that Wang will be meeting with his counterpart Sergei Lavrov, and the two leaders will "focus on efforts to strengthen collaboration on the international scene" in their talks.<br />
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"There will be a detailed exchange of views on issues related to a settlement in Ukraine, as well as ways of ensuring stability and security in the Asia-Pacific region," said a spokesperson.<br />
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In the case of the Ukraine war, China has placed itself as a neutral party on the global platform and has also offered an important diplomatic and financial lifeline to Moscow&nbsp;in the wake of its deepening international isolation.<br />
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However, it has stopped short of providing lethal arms or extending overt military involvement to Moscow. Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu last month visited Russia and Belarus and appealed for closer military cooperation.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;China | Li Shangfu, China's Defence Minister, facing investigation: Reports</strong></p>

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<p>The two countries have carried out joint air and sea patrols in recent months, the latter of which led South Korea to deploy fighter jets as part of a precautionary measure.<br />
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The high-level meeting is aimed at ramping up relations between the two countries, as Russian President Vladimir Putin's aide in July said that the Russian president was planning an official visit to China in October.<br />
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President Xi Jinping was on a state visit to Moscow in March and declared that the relations between the two nations will be entering a new era.</p>

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<p dir="auto">White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan held talks with Wang Yi for hours this weekend, confirmed Washington and Beijing on Sunday, as the two largest economies of the world aim to stabilise troubled relations.</p>

<p>Both sides held "candid, substantive and constructive" talks during various meetings on September&nbsp;16-17, as per&nbsp;separate statements issued by the&nbsp;Chinese foreign ministry and the&nbsp;White House&nbsp;on Sunday.</p>

<p>There were also "limited" early signs that the&nbsp;military communication&nbsp;which was severed between the two nations would be restored, stated a senior Biden administration official.</p>

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will start his four-day official visit to Russia on Monday (September 18), where he will hold security talks, the country's foreign ministry confirmed.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will start his four-day official visit to Russia on Monday (September 18), where he will hold security talks, the country's foreign ministry confirmed. This is the latest visit by a high official in a series of phone calls and high-level visits between the two nations. Russia and China have been strategic allies as both countries frequently continue to reiterate their "no limits" partnership and military and economic cooperation. The ties between the two countries grew closer after Ukraine was invaded by Russia in February last year which was not criticised by China. ALSO READ | WHO again asks China for 'full access' to determine Covid's origins: Report In a statement, the foreign ministry of China on Monday said that Wang "will go to Russia to hold the 18th round of the China-Russian Strategic Security Consultations (SSCC) from 18 to 21 September" after receiving an invitation from the secretary of Moscow's security council Nikolai Patrushev. Wang, Lavrov to 'focus on efforts to strengthen collaboration' In an initial briefing, the Russian foreign ministry stated that Wang will be meeting with his counterpart Sergei Lavrov, and the two leaders will "focus on efforts to strengthen collaboration on the international scene" in their talks. "There will be a detailed exchange of views on issues related to a settlement in Ukraine, as well as ways of ensuring stability and security in the Asia-Pacific region," said a spokesperson. In the case of the Ukraine war, China has placed itself as a neutral party on the global platform and has also offered an important diplomatic and financial lifeline to Moscow in the wake of its deepening international isolation. However, it has stopped short of providing lethal arms or extending overt military involvement to Moscow. Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu last month visited Russia and Belarus and appealed for closer military cooperation. WATCH | China | Li Shangfu, China's Defence Minister, facing investigation: Reports The two countries have carried out joint air and sea patrols in recent months, the latter of which led South Korea to deploy fighter jets as part of a precautionary measure. The high-level meeting is aimed at ramping up relations between the two countries, as Russian President Vladimir Putin's aide in July said that the Russian president was planning an official visit to China in October. President Xi Jinping was on a state visit to Moscow in March and declared that the relations between the two nations will be entering a new era. Biden aide holds 'constructive' talks with Wang Yi White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan held talks with Wang Yi for hours this weekend, confirmed Washington and Beijing on Sunday, as the two largest economies of the world aim to stabilise troubled relations. Both sides held "candid, substantive and constructive" talks during various meetings on September 16-17, as per separate statements issued by the Chinese foreign ministry and the White House on Sunday. There were also "limited" early signs that the military communication which was severed between the two nations would be restored, stated a senior Biden administration official. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Two pilots were killed in a tragic plane collision just a month after the officials cancelled the Reno Air Races over safety issues.<br />
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The plane crashed outside Nevada's Reno-Stead Airport on Sunday (September 17) which brought an end to the tourism event of the region.</p>

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<p>The updates were shared by the Reno Air Racing Association on Facebook, as they identified the deceased pilots as Chris Rushing and Nick Macy. It added that no civilians were reported to be injured.</p>

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<p>Both the men were described by the association as "expertly skilled pilots and Gold winners in the T-6 Class."<br />
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“Safety is the foremost concern of RARA and we work year-round to host the safest event possible. As we always do, we are co-operating with the National Transportation Safety Board, the FAA and all local authorities to identify the cause of the accident and ensure that all of our pilots, spectators and volunteers have the necessary support during this time,” wrote the association&nbsp;in one post.</p>

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<p>“I am completely devastated and heartbroken today,” stated Fred Telling, Chairman of the Reno Air Racing Association and President of the T-6 Class, as per a second post.</p>

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<p>“These two pilots weren’t just an integral part of the National Championship Air Race family, they were a part of my family. My heart goes out to their own families and to all of the spectators and fans who have so enthusiastically supported us this week,” he added.</p>

<h2><strong>Live stream footage captures horrific incident</strong></h2>

<p>The incident was captured in live stream footage and showed terrified people screaming after seeing the crash. Months back, the board of trustees of the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority voted to discontinue the event over safety issues after a pilot was killed last year because of a plane crash, as per The US Sun.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;India: pilots unite to raise fatigue woes after colleague's pre-flight death</strong></p>

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There were plans to celebrate Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority's 60-year anniversary with an air show.<br />
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The decision of the board was also fuelled by economic challenges as the airport's insurance costs reached $1.3 million.<br />
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"We've very publicly stated that we hope to stay here forever," said RARA Chief Operating Officer Tony Logoteta. "But sometimes things change and things don't go exactly as we planned or hoped,” he added.</p>

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Two pilots were killed in a tragic plane collision just a month after the officials cancelled the Reno Air Races over safety issues. The plane crashed outside Nevada's Reno-Stead Airport on Sunday (September 17) which brought an end to the tourism event of the region.

Two pilots were killed in a tragic plane collision just a month after the officials cancelled the Reno Air Races over safety issues. The plane crashed outside Nevada's Reno-Stead Airport on Sunday (September 17) which brought an end to the tourism event of the region. ALSO READ | United Airlines flight to Rome plunges 28,000 feet in 10 minutes. Here's what happened The updates were shared by the Reno Air Racing Association on Facebook, as they identified the deceased pilots as Chris Rushing and Nick Macy. It added that no civilians were reported to be injured. × Both the men were described by the association as "expertly skilled pilots and Gold winners in the T-6 Class." “Safety is the foremost concern of RARA and we work year-round to host the safest event possible. As we always do, we are co-operating with the National Transportation Safety Board, the FAA and all local authorities to identify the cause of the accident and ensure that all of our pilots, spectators and volunteers have the necessary support during this time,” wrote the association in one post. × “I am completely devastated and heartbroken today,” stated Fred Telling, Chairman of the Reno Air Racing Association and President of the T-6 Class, as per a second post. × “These two pilots weren’t just an integral part of the National Championship Air Race family, they were a part of my family. My heart goes out to their own families and to all of the spectators and fans who have so enthusiastically supported us this week,” he added. Live stream footage captures horrific incident The incident was captured in live stream footage and showed terrified people screaming after seeing the crash. Months back, the board of trustees of the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority voted to discontinue the event over safety issues after a pilot was killed last year because of a plane crash, as per The US Sun. WATCH | India: pilots unite to raise fatigue woes after colleague's pre-flight death There were plans to celebrate Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority's 60-year anniversary with an air show. The decision of the board was also fuelled by economic challenges as the airport's insurance costs reached $1.3 million. "We've very publicly stated that we hope to stay here forever," said RARA Chief Operating Officer Tony Logoteta. "But sometimes things change and things don't go exactly as we planned or hoped,” he added. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Caught on camera: Two pilots killed in tragic plane collision during Nevada's Reno Air Races

<p>Labour Party leader Keir Starmer said&nbsp;that a major rewrite of the Brexit deal will be pursued with the EU if the party gets elected, citing the responsibility he has towards his children and future generations.<br />
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While unveiling the blueprint for power if the next general elections are won by the party, the Labour Party leader told the Financial Times he plans to seek a closer trading relationship with Brussels when the Brexit agreement, which was negotiated by then-prime minister Boris Johnson, is reviewed in 2025.<br />
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“Almost everyone recognises the deal Johnson struck is not a good deal – it’s far too thin. As we go into 2025 we will attempt to get a much better deal for the UK,” said Starmer.</p>

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<p>The comments were made by Starmer in Canada during the Global Progress Action Summit, which was a conference of centre-left leaders held in Montreal. During the conference, Starmer also held a bilateral meeting with Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.<br />
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The trip was a part of Starmer's wider international tour. Last week, he visited The Hague and he is set to visit Paris where he will meet French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday (September 19).<br />
<br />
The Labour leader stated that there is “more that can be achieved across the board” between the EU and the UK in a revised deal, especially in the areas of business, veterinary compliance, professional services, security, innovation and research. The leader also ruled out rejoining the customs union, the EU and the single market.</p>

<h2><strong>Brexit deal to be reviewed in 2025</strong></h2>

<p>The deal, which was finalised by Johnson, will be up for review in 2025. However, the process is being seen as an ironing-out procedure by Brussels.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;UK approves $630 MN aid for Tata Steel</strong></p>

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<p>“We have to make it work,” Starmer said while speaking to the paper. “That’s not a question of going back in. But I refuse to accept that we can’t make it work. I think about those future generations when I say that,” he added.<br />
<br />
“I say that as a dad. I’ve got a 15-year-old boy and a 12-year-old girl. I’m not going to let them grow up in a world where all I’ve got to say to them about their future is, it’s going to be worse than it might otherwise have been. I’ve got an utter determination to make this work,” he further stated.<br />
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Labour Party leader Keir Starmer said that a major rewrite of the Brexit deal will be pursued with the EU if the party gets elected, citing the responsibility he has towards his children and future generations.

Labour Party leader Keir Starmer said that a major rewrite of the Brexit deal will be pursued with the EU if the party gets elected, citing the responsibility he has towards his children and future generations. While unveiling the blueprint for power if the next general elections are won by the party, the Labour Party leader told the Financial Times he plans to seek a closer trading relationship with Brussels when the Brexit agreement, which was negotiated by then-prime minister Boris Johnson, is reviewed in 2025. “Almost everyone recognises the deal Johnson struck is not a good deal – it’s far too thin. As we go into 2025 we will attempt to get a much better deal for the UK,” said Starmer. ALSO READ | Rishi Sunak government's UK visa fee hike to affect students, visitors The comments were made by Starmer in Canada during the Global Progress Action Summit, which was a conference of centre-left leaders held in Montreal. During the conference, Starmer also held a bilateral meeting with Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The trip was a part of Starmer's wider international tour. Last week, he visited The Hague and he is set to visit Paris where he will meet French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday (September 19). The Labour leader stated that there is “more that can be achieved across the board” between the EU and the UK in a revised deal, especially in the areas of business, veterinary compliance, professional services, security, innovation and research. The leader also ruled out rejoining the customs union, the EU and the single market. Brexit deal to be reviewed in 2025 The deal, which was finalised by Johnson, will be up for review in 2025. However, the process is being seen as an ironing-out procedure by Brussels. WATCH | UK approves $630 MN aid for Tata Steel “We have to make it work,” Starmer said while speaking to the paper. “That’s not a question of going back in. But I refuse to accept that we can’t make it work. I think about those future generations when I say that,” he added. “I say that as a dad. I’ve got a 15-year-old boy and a 12-year-old girl. I’m not going to let them grow up in a world where all I’ve got to say to them about their future is, it’s going to be worse than it might otherwise have been. I’ve got an utter determination to make this work,” he further stated. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Brexit deal will be majorly rewritten if Labour is elected, says leader Keir Starmer

<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his last speech in the country's old Lok Sabha on Monday (September 18) as the Parliament's five-day special session started. The session will conclude on September 22.<br />
<br />
The prime minister stated that the MPs will shift to the new building on September 19. He added that the special session will be held for a short duration but the people's representatives will take historic decisions during the five days.<br />
<br />
The prime minister started his speech with the historic legacy of the old Parliament building.</p>

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<p>“All of us are saying goodbye to this historic building. Before independence, this House was the place for the Imperial Legislative Council. After independence, this gained the identity of Parliament House. It is true that the decision to construct this building was taken by foreign rulers but we can never forget and can proudly say that the toil, the hard work and the money that went into the construction was that of my countrymen,” PM Modi stated.</p>

<h2><strong>G20's success is the success of 1.4 billion citizens: PM</strong></h2>

<p>Speaking about the success of the G20 Summit and Chandrayaan-3, the prime minister said, “Today, you have unanimously appreciated the success of G20. I express my gratitude to you. G20's success is that of 140 crore citizens of the country. It is India's success, not that of an individual or a party. It is a matter for all of us to celebrate."<br />
<br />
“Today, the achievements of all Indians are being discussed everywhere. This is the result of our united efforts during the 75 years of the history of our Parliament. The success of Chandrayaan-3 has not only made India but the world proud. This has highlighted a new form of India's strength which is connected to technology, science, the potential of our scientists and the strength of the 140 crore people in the country. Today, I again want to congratulate our scientists,” he added.</p>

<h2><strong>PM recalls terror attack on Parliament</strong></h2>

<p>"There was a terror attack (on the Parliament). This was not an attack on a building. In a way, it was an attack on the mother of democracy, on our living soul. The country can never forget that incident. I also bow before those who took bullets to their chest to protect the Parliament and all its members, while fighting the terrorists," reminisced the prime minister.<br />
<br />
Speaking about historic decisions taken, PM Modi said, “This House removed Article 370 [on special status of Jammu and Kashmir], took decision on Goods and Services Tax and One Rank One Pension, implemented reservation for Economically Weaker Section.”</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Indian PM Modi to visit Greece, focus on Mediterranean | WION Pulse</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>Modi takes sharp jibe at Congress</strong></h2>

<p>In his speech, the prime minister also took a sharp jibe at Congress. “This is a House where the four-member party was in the government and the largest party was in the Opposition bench. This House also witnessed 'cash for votes' scam during the tenure of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh,” said PM Modi.<br />
<br />
The prime minister further acknowledged various leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi and Manmohan Singh for their work in the Parliament.<br />
<br />
“This Parliament will remember Indira Gandhi's decision on Pakistan's partition and formation of Bangladesh. Nehru's ‘At the stroke of Midnight Hour’ poem will always echo inside the premises of the old Parliament building," PM Modi said.<br />
<br />
“By just one vote, Atal Vajpayee's government fell in this building," he said while remembering his famous speech 'Sarkarein ayengi jayengi' (governments will come and go).<br />
<br />
Speaking about the tough path he trod to reach this place and the love he received in the Parliament, he said, “When I first entered this building (Parliament) as an MP, I bowed down and honoured the temple of democracy. It was an emotional moment for me. I could have never imagined that a child belonging to a poor family, living on the railway platform would ever be able to enter the Parliament. I never imagined that I would get so much love from people."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his last speech in the country's old Lok Sabha on Monday (September 18) as the Parliament's five-day special session started.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his last speech in the country's old Lok Sabha on Monday (September 18) as the Parliament's five-day special session started. The session will conclude on September 22. The prime minister stated that the MPs will shift to the new building on September 19. He added that the special session will be held for a short duration but the people's representatives will take historic decisions during the five days. The prime minister started his speech with the historic legacy of the old Parliament building. ALSO READ | Modi launches PM Vishwakarma scheme, inaugurates mega convention centre 'Yashobhoomi' “All of us are saying goodbye to this historic building. Before independence, this House was the place for the Imperial Legislative Council. After independence, this gained the identity of Parliament House. It is true that the decision to construct this building was taken by foreign rulers but we can never forget and can proudly say that the toil, the hard work and the money that went into the construction was that of my countrymen,” PM Modi stated. G20's success is the success of 1.4 billion citizens: PM Speaking about the success of the G20 Summit and Chandrayaan-3, the prime minister said, “Today, you have unanimously appreciated the success of G20. I express my gratitude to you. G20's success is that of 140 crore citizens of the country. It is India's success, not that of an individual or a party. It is a matter for all of us to celebrate." “Today, the achievements of all Indians are being discussed everywhere. This is the result of our united efforts during the 75 years of the history of our Parliament. The success of Chandrayaan-3 has not only made India but the world proud. This has highlighted a new form of India's strength which is connected to technology, science, the potential of our scientists and the strength of the 140 crore people in the country. Today, I again want to congratulate our scientists,” he added. PM recalls terror attack on Parliament "There was a terror attack (on the Parliament). This was not an attack on a building. In a way, it was an attack on the mother of democracy, on our living soul. The country can never forget that incident. I also bow before those who took bullets to their chest to protect the Parliament and all its members, while fighting the terrorists," reminisced the prime minister. Speaking about historic decisions taken, PM Modi said, “This House removed Article 370 [on special status of Jammu and Kashmir], took decision on Goods and Services Tax and One Rank One Pension, implemented reservation for Economically Weaker Section.” WATCH | Indian PM Modi to visit Greece, focus on Mediterranean | WION Pulse Modi takes sharp jibe at Congress In his speech, the prime minister also took a sharp jibe at Congress. “This is a House where the four-member party was in the government and the largest party was in the Opposition bench. This House also witnessed 'cash for votes' scam during the tenure of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh,” said PM Modi. The prime minister further acknowledged various leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi and Manmohan Singh for their work in the Parliament. “This Parliament will remember Indira Gandhi's decision on Pakistan's partition and formation of Bangladesh. Nehru's ‘At the stroke of Midnight Hour’ poem will always echo inside the premises of the old Parliament building," PM Modi said. “By just one vote, Atal Vajpayee's government fell in this building," he said while remembering his famous speech 'Sarkarein ayengi jayengi' (governments will come and go). Speaking about the tough path he trod to reach this place and the love he received in the Parliament, he said, “When I first entered this building (Parliament) as an MP, I bowed down and honoured the temple of democracy. It was an emotional moment for me. I could have never imagined that a child belonging to a poor family, living on the railway platform would ever be able to enter the Parliament. I never imagined that I would get so much love from people." (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

'Blood, sweat, tears and legacy': PM Modi reflects on Indian Parliament's rich history

<p>The morning of 18 September 2023 saw Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speak for the last time in the old Lok Sabha, as the country's MPs geared up to enter the new Parliament of India.<br />
<br />
In his historic speech, the prime minister spoke about the old parliament building's legacy and the battles it has withheld to uphold the country's democracy. The building, which was known as Imperial Legislative Council before independence, later gained the identity of Parliament House.</p>

<p>Modi reminded the nation&nbsp;how “the decision to construct the building was taken by foreign rulers” even though “we can never forget and can proudly say that the toil, the hard work and the money that went into the construction was that of my countrymen”.</p>

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<h2><strong>Herbert Baker – the man who envisioned the parliament</strong></h2>

<p>On 12 December 1911, Emperor of India King George V was coronated in New Delhi, after the monarch said, “We have decided upon the transfer of the seat of the Government of India from Calcutta to the ancient Capital of Delhi.”<br />
<br />
Two architects - Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker – were then given a major task of designing the Parliament House, Rashtrapati Bhawan (President's residence), North and South Blocks (administrative buildings), Rajpath (literally the royal path), India Gate, the National Archives building and the houses of princes around India Gate.<br />
<br />
For six years – from 1921 to 1927 – the construction of the parliament building, then called the Council House, took place. In the British era, the building housed the Imperial Legislative Council, the British India's legislature.<br />
<br />
Explaining how the need of the parliament building arose in British India, Historian and author of <em>Connaught Place and the Making of New Delhi</em> Swapna Liddle told WION, “It was planned after the Government of India Act of 1919 created a bicameral legislature which required to be housed in an appropriate building.</p>

<p>In that sense, unlike Rashtrapati Bhavan or the Secretariat Buildings, from the very beginning it's primary occupants were Indians.”</p>

<h2><strong>How was the old parliament building constructed?</strong></h2>

<p>In the year 1919, a blueprint for the Council House was finalised by Lutyens and Baker, as they decided on giving it a circular shape which, it is said, the architects felt was reminiscent of the Roman historical monument, the Colosseum.<br />
<br />
However, many believe that that circular shape was inspired by the Chausath Yogini temple which is located at Mitawli village in the Morena district of the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.</p>

<p>Commenting on the same, Liddle said, “That is a popular idea, but we don't know whether Herbert Baker had actually visited, heard of, or seen pictures of that temple.”<br />
<br />
For Baker, the ultimate goal of building the parliament house was to project the power and influence of British imperialism and hence, he believed that it can be achieved by mixing Eastern and Western styles.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Parliament Special Session: Final sitting in the old parliament building</strong></p>

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<p><br />
Lutyens believed in the superiority of European classicism which Baker also agreed upon, but he said that Indian traditions had to be the basis of construction.<br />
<br />
Thomas R Metcalf, in his book <em>An Imperial Vision: Indian Architecture and Britain’s Raj</em>, wrote, “In a letter to Baker, still in South Africa, he [Lutyens] described, facetiously, how one would erect buildings in the two chief Indian styles. If a ‘Hindu’ structure were required, he wrote, ‘set square stones and build childwise, but, before you erect, carve every stone differently and independently, with lace patterns and terrifying shape…’ If the choice were ‘Moghul,’ he continued, build ‘a vasty mass of rough concrete, elephant-wise, on a very simple rectangular-cum-octagon plan, dome in anyhow, cutting off square… Then on top of the mass put three turnips in concrete and overlay with stone or marble as before.”<br />
<br />
Finally, the architect added a few Indian elements like chhatris (a domed roof atop a pavilion-like structure) and jaalis (a latticed carving which depicted objects like flowers).</p>

<h2><strong>What materials were used for the construction of the old parliament building?</strong></h2>

<p>According to the data shared on the official Central Vista website, the authorities had employed around 2,500 stonecutters and masons to shape the marble and stones which were needed for the building's construction.<br />
<br />
The historic circular building included 144 cream sandstone pillars, each of which measured 27 feet. At that time, the construction's total cost was Rs 83 lakhs (approx $99,000).</p>

<p>It was the hard work and sweat of Indian workers that finally brought the Parliament building into existence.<br />
<br />
Viceroy Lord Irwin was invited by Sir Bhupendra Nath Mitra, a member of the Governor-General’s Executive Council, on 18 January 1927 for the inauguration of the building.</p>

<p>The next day, the British government's third session of the Central Legislative Assembly was held in the building.<br />
<br />
As the British regime ended and India gained independence, the building was taken over by the Constituent Assembly and in 1950 it became the Indian Parliament's location as the Constitution came into force.<br />
<br />
Now that the country has got new parliament building, the old one will not be demolished and the government plans to convert it into a ‘Museum of Democracy’ after the new Parliament House starts operation.</p>

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The morning of 18 September 2023 saw Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speak for the last time in the old Lok Sabha, as the country's MPs geared up to enter the new Parliament of India.

The morning of 18 September 2023 saw Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speak for the last time in the old Lok Sabha, as the country's MPs geared up to enter the new Parliament of India. In his historic speech, the prime minister spoke about the old parliament building's legacy and the battles it has withheld to uphold the country's democracy. The building, which was known as Imperial Legislative Council before independence, later gained the identity of Parliament House. Modi reminded the nation how “the decision to construct the building was taken by foreign rulers” even though “we can never forget and can proudly say that the toil, the hard work and the money that went into the construction was that of my countrymen”. ALSO READ | 'Blood, sweat, tears & legacy': PM Modi reflects on Indian Parliament's rich history Herbert Baker – the man who envisioned the parliament On 12 December 1911, Emperor of India King George V was coronated in New Delhi, after the monarch said, “We have decided upon the transfer of the seat of the Government of India from Calcutta to the ancient Capital of Delhi.” Two architects - Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker – were then given a major task of designing the Parliament House, Rashtrapati Bhawan (President's residence), North and South Blocks (administrative buildings), Rajpath (literally the royal path), India Gate, the National Archives building and the houses of princes around India Gate. For six years – from 1921 to 1927 – the construction of the parliament building, then called the Council House, took place. In the British era, the building housed the Imperial Legislative Council, the British India's legislature. Explaining how the need of the parliament building arose in British India, Historian and author of Connaught Place and the Making of New Delhi Swapna Liddle told WION, “It was planned after the Government of India Act of 1919 created a bicameral legislature which required to be housed in an appropriate building. In that sense, unlike Rashtrapati Bhavan or the Secretariat Buildings, from the very beginning it's primary occupants were Indians.” How was the old parliament building constructed? In the year 1919, a blueprint for the Council House was finalised by Lutyens and Baker, as they decided on giving it a circular shape which, it is said, the architects felt was reminiscent of the Roman historical monument, the Colosseum. However, many believe that that circular shape was inspired by the Chausath Yogini temple which is located at Mitawli village in the Morena district of the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Commenting on the same, Liddle said, “That is a popular idea, but we don't know whether Herbert Baker had actually visited, heard of, or seen pictures of that temple.” For Baker, the ultimate goal of building the parliament house was to project the power and influence of British imperialism and hence, he believed that it can be achieved by mixing Eastern and Western styles. WATCH | Parliament Special Session: Final sitting in the old parliament building Lutyens believed in the superiority of European classicism which Baker also agreed upon, but he said that Indian traditions had to be the basis of construction. Thomas R Metcalf, in his book An Imperial Vision: Indian Architecture and Britain’s Raj, wrote, “In a letter to Baker, still in South Africa, he [Lutyens] described, facetiously, how one would erect buildings in the two chief Indian styles. If a ‘Hindu’ structure were required, he wrote, ‘set square stones and build childwise, but, before you erect, carve every stone differently and independently, with lace patterns and terrifying shape…’ If the choice were ‘Moghul,’ he continued, build ‘a vasty mass of rough concrete, elephant-wise, on a very simple rectangular-cum-octagon plan, dome in anyhow, cutting off square… Then on top of the mass put three turnips in concrete and overlay with stone or marble as before.” Finally, the architect added a few Indian elements like chhatris (a domed roof atop a pavilion-like structure) and jaalis (a latticed carving which depicted objects like flowers). What materials were used for the construction of the old parliament building? According to the data shared on the official Central Vista website, the authorities had employed around 2,500 stonecutters and masons to shape the marble and stones which were needed for the building's construction. The historic circular building included 144 cream sandstone pillars, each of which measured 27 feet. At that time, the construction's total cost was Rs 83 lakhs (approx $99,000). It was the hard work and sweat of Indian workers that finally brought the Parliament building into existence. Viceroy Lord Irwin was invited by Sir Bhupendra Nath Mitra, a member of the Governor-General’s Executive Council, on 18 January 1927 for the inauguration of the building. The next day, the British government's third session of the Central Legislative Assembly was held in the building. As the British regime ended and India gained independence, the building was taken over by the Constituent Assembly and in 1950 it became the Indian Parliament's location as the Constitution came into force. Now that the country has got new parliament building, the old one will not be demolished and the government plans to convert it into a ‘Museum of Democracy’ after the new Parliament House starts operation. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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