<p>India is set to mark the driest August since 1901 which is clearly being seen as a result of intensifying El Nino conditions by the senior meteorologists.<br />
<br />
This year, the monsoon is also likely to end up being the driest since 2015 as the country recorded a 13 per cent rainfall deficit, officials said.<br />
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An India Meteorological Department (IMD) official said that after recording a precipitation deficit of 32 per cent in August and prediction of only subdued rainfall activity in the next three days across the country, India is set to record the driest August since 1901.</p>

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<p>The month of August recorded 254.9 mm of rainfall, which is 30 per cent of the precipitation received in the monsoon season. The country registered a rainfall deficit of 25 per cent in August 2005, 24.6 per cent in 1965; 24.4 per cent in 1920; 24.1 per cent in 2009 and 24 per cent deficit in 1913, as per the IMD data.<br />
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IMD chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said that El Nino is the main reason behind below-normal rainfall in August, apart from the "unfavourable phase of the Madden Julian Oscillation (MJO) which is known to reduce convection in the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea".<br />
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El Nino is the climatic change that takes place due to the warming of waters in the Pacific Ocean near South America. Generally, El Nino is related to the dry weather and weakening monsoon winds in India.</p>

<h2><strong>El Nino impacts two low-pressure systems</strong></h2>

<p>"The favourable phase of MJO results in rainfall even if there is no low-pressure system. July recorded above-normal rainfall due to the favourable phase of MJO," Mohapatra stated.<br />
<br />
He added that the prevailing El Nino conditions impacted only two low-pressure systems, among the five, which developed over the Bay of Bengal (BoB). "Another reason for below-normal rainfall in August was a lower number of low-pressure systems in the South China Sea and they, too, moved northward," he further stated.<br />
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Low-pressure systems that develop over the South China Sea typically move westward and reach the north BoB after crossing Thailand and Vietnam.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;El Nino threatens India’s economy with driest monsoon</strong></p>

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<p>Because of the positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD), the outlook for the month of September does not look very bleak, said Madhavan Rajeevan, former secretary at the Ministry of Earth Sciences, while speaking to PTI.<br />
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"September is not expected to be as bad as August. Models suggest the September rainfall will be on the lower side of the normal," he added. The senior meteorologist held El Nino as the primary reason for the high rainfall deficit recorded in August.<br />
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"The absence of the positive phase of MJO must have also played a marginal role," he stated. Meanwhile, Mohapatra said, "Rainfall in September is likely to be on the lower side (94 per cent to 99 per cent) of the normal (422.8 mm).”</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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India is set to mark the driest August since 1901 which is clearly being seen as a result of intensifying El Nino conditions by the senior meteorologists. This year, the monsoon is also likely to end up being the driest since 2015 as the country recorded a 13 per cent rainfall deficit, officials said.

India is set to mark the driest August since 1901 which is clearly being seen as a result of intensifying El Nino conditions by the senior meteorologists. This year, the monsoon is also likely to end up being the driest since 2015 as the country recorded a 13 per cent rainfall deficit, officials said. An India Meteorological Department (IMD) official said that after recording a precipitation deficit of 32 per cent in August and prediction of only subdued rainfall activity in the next three days across the country, India is set to record the driest August since 1901. ALSO READ | India nearing 8-year low in monsoon rainfall: Sources The month of August recorded 254.9 mm of rainfall, which is 30 per cent of the precipitation received in the monsoon season. The country registered a rainfall deficit of 25 per cent in August 2005, 24.6 per cent in 1965; 24.4 per cent in 1920; 24.1 per cent in 2009 and 24 per cent deficit in 1913, as per the IMD data. IMD chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said that El Nino is the main reason behind below-normal rainfall in August, apart from the "unfavourable phase of the Madden Julian Oscillation (MJO) which is known to reduce convection in the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea". El Nino is the climatic change that takes place due to the warming of waters in the Pacific Ocean near South America. Generally, El Nino is related to the dry weather and weakening monsoon winds in India. El Nino impacts two low-pressure systems "The favourable phase of MJO results in rainfall even if there is no low-pressure system. July recorded above-normal rainfall due to the favourable phase of MJO," Mohapatra stated. He added that the prevailing El Nino conditions impacted only two low-pressure systems, among the five, which developed over the Bay of Bengal (BoB). "Another reason for below-normal rainfall in August was a lower number of low-pressure systems in the South China Sea and they, too, moved northward," he further stated. Low-pressure systems that develop over the South China Sea typically move westward and reach the north BoB after crossing Thailand and Vietnam. WATCH | El Nino threatens India’s economy with driest monsoon Because of the positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD), the outlook for the month of September does not look very bleak, said Madhavan Rajeevan, former secretary at the Ministry of Earth Sciences, while speaking to PTI. "September is not expected to be as bad as August. Models suggest the September rainfall will be on the lower side of the normal," he added. The senior meteorologist held El Nino as the primary reason for the high rainfall deficit recorded in August. "The absence of the positive phase of MJO must have also played a marginal role," he stated. Meanwhile, Mohapatra said, "Rainfall in September is likely to be on the lower side (94 per cent to 99 per cent) of the normal (422.8 mm).” (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

India set to register driest August since 1901 as El Nino conditions intensify

<p>A drone attack was repelled by the Russian military on an airport located in the northwestern city of Pskov, said the regional governor early on Wednesday (August 30). No immediate comment was made by the defence ministry, however, reports surfaced of four heavy transport planes reportedly getting damaged.<br />
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Pskov is located around 800 kilometres (nearly 500 miles) from the border of Ukraine and the surrounding region borders of EU member states Estonia and Latvia.<br />
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"The defence ministry is repelling a drone attack in Pskov's airport," said regional governor Mikhail Vedernikov, taking to social media and sharing a video of massive fire with the sounds of sirens and explosions in the background.</p>

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<p>Vedernikov stated that he was present at the scene of the drone attack. "According to preliminary information, there are no victims," he said, further assessing the scale of the damage.<br />
<br />
Citing emergency services, state news agency TASS said that four Ilyushin Il-76 heavy transport planes had suffered damages.<br />
<br />
TASS, citing air traffic services, stated that the authorities have closed the airspace above Moscow's Vnukovo airport. Previously, the region of Pskov was targeted by drones in late May. In the last few weeks, a barrage of Ukrainian drone attacks have targeted Moscow and other Russian regions after Kyiv recently vowed to "return" the conflict to Russia.</p>

<h2><strong>Four Ukrainian military boats carrying troops in Black Sea destroyed</strong></h2>

<p>Russia said that four&nbsp;Ukrainian boats, which were carrying around&nbsp;50 troops in the Black Sea, were destroyed by its forces.</p>

<p>An aircraft "destroyed four high-speed military boats with landing groups of Ukrainian special operations forces with a total number of up to 50 people" in the Black Sea around midnight Moscow time (2100 GMT), said Russia's defence ministry in a statement on Telegram.</p>

<h2><strong>Four killed in war-related incidents in Ukraine</strong></h2>

<p>At least four people were killed in incidents related to the ongoing war in Ukraine on Tuesday (August 29), officials stated.<br />
<br />
Governor of southern Kherson region Oleksander Prokudin stated that three people died in explosions caused by the mines and other devices in fields, which were left behind by Russian troops after the region was abandoned last November.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine war: Russia says intercepted two US drones near Crimea</strong></p>

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<p><br />
A 45-year-old civilian was killed in the Russian shelling in the northeast town of Kupiansk, said local officials, as forces of Moscow try to advance in the area.</p>

<h2><strong>US announces new military aid for Ukraine</strong></h2>

<p>The United States announced a new military assistance package worth $250 million for Ukraine on Tuesday which includes equipment for clearing obstacles and mines.<br />
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The assistance will "help Ukraine counter Russia's ongoing war of aggression on the battlefield and protect its people," said the Pentagon, in a statement.<br />
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The package also included air defence missiles, artillery rounds, anti-armour missiles and around three million rounds of small arms ammunition.<br />
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"I am grateful to all American people, the Congress and personally to President Joseph Biden... for the new defence package,” Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote on X. "Freedom needs protection, and this protection is growing strong," he added.</p>

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A drone attack was repelled by the Russian military on an airport located in the northwestern city of Pskov, said the regional governor early on Wednesday (August 30).

A drone attack was repelled by the Russian military on an airport located in the northwestern city of Pskov, said the regional governor early on Wednesday (August 30). No immediate comment was made by the defence ministry, however, reports surfaced of four heavy transport planes reportedly getting damaged. Pskov is located around 800 kilometres (nearly 500 miles) from the border of Ukraine and the surrounding region borders of EU member states Estonia and Latvia. "The defence ministry is repelling a drone attack in Pskov's airport," said regional governor Mikhail Vedernikov, taking to social media and sharing a video of massive fire with the sounds of sirens and explosions in the background. ALSO READ | Hidden cost of Russia-Ukraine war: Children losing out on education, warns UNICEF Vedernikov stated that he was present at the scene of the drone attack. "According to preliminary information, there are no victims," he said, further assessing the scale of the damage. Citing emergency services, state news agency TASS said that four Ilyushin Il-76 heavy transport planes had suffered damages. TASS, citing air traffic services, stated that the authorities have closed the airspace above Moscow's Vnukovo airport. Previously, the region of Pskov was targeted by drones in late May. In the last few weeks, a barrage of Ukrainian drone attacks have targeted Moscow and other Russian regions after Kyiv recently vowed to "return" the conflict to Russia. Four Ukrainian military boats carrying troops in Black Sea destroyed Russia said that four Ukrainian boats, which were carrying around 50 troops in the Black Sea, were destroyed by its forces. An aircraft "destroyed four high-speed military boats with landing groups of Ukrainian special operations forces with a total number of up to 50 people" in the Black Sea around midnight Moscow time (2100 GMT), said Russia's defence ministry in a statement on Telegram. Four killed in war-related incidents in Ukraine At least four people were killed in incidents related to the ongoing war in Ukraine on Tuesday (August 29), officials stated. Governor of southern Kherson region Oleksander Prokudin stated that three people died in explosions caused by the mines and other devices in fields, which were left behind by Russian troops after the region was abandoned last November. WATCH | Russia-Ukraine war: Russia says intercepted two US drones near Crimea A 45-year-old civilian was killed in the Russian shelling in the northeast town of Kupiansk, said local officials, as forces of Moscow try to advance in the area. US announces new military aid for Ukraine The United States announced a new military assistance package worth $250 million for Ukraine on Tuesday which includes equipment for clearing obstacles and mines. The assistance will "help Ukraine counter Russia's ongoing war of aggression on the battlefield and protect its people," said the Pentagon, in a statement. The package also included air defence missiles, artillery rounds, anti-armour missiles and around three million rounds of small arms ammunition. "I am grateful to all American people, the Congress and personally to President Joseph Biden... for the new defence package,” Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote on X. "Freedom needs protection, and this protection is growing strong," he added. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos (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

Drone attack over airport in northwestern Russia: official

<p>A rapidly intensifying Hurricane Idalia crawled towards Florida's west coast on Wednesday (August 30), leading to flood alerts and mass evacuation orders as authorities issued a warning of the storm strengthening to "extremely dangerous" levels before landfall.<br />
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The US National Hurricane Centre (NHC) stated that Hurricane Idalia, which is a Category 2&nbsp;storm with winds travelling at a speed of 105 mph, was moving towards the southwest shore of Florida, and leading to flooding in Havana and tropical storm conditions to western Cuba.<br />
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The Gulf of Mexico's warm waters are likely to turbocharge Idalia into an "extremely dangerous major hurricane before landfall on Wednesday," said the NHC, while warning of "storm surge inundation of 10 to 15 feet (3-5 meters)" in coastal areas.</p>

<p>NHC further stated that parts of the state’s Gulf Coast will be hit by the “life-threatening” storm.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-analytics-observe="off" data-article-gutter="true" data-component-name="paragraph" data-editable="text" data-uri="cms.cnn.com/_components/paragraph/instances/paragraph_DE6368E3-CD8A-6AC6-FC2B-43228F340430@published">“There is great potential for death and catastrophic devastation,” warned the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office, adding, "Storm surge on the coastal regions are projected as non-survivable.”</p>

<p data-analytics-observe="off" data-article-gutter="true" data-component-name="paragraph" data-editable="text" data-uri="cms.cnn.com/_components/paragraph/instances/paragraph_DE6368E3-CD8A-6AC6-FC2B-43228F340430@published">"Very few people can survive being in the path of a major storm surge, and this storm will be deadly if we don’t get out of harm's way and take it seriously," stated Federal Emergency Management Agency chief Deanne Criswell.</p>

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<h2><strong>Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appeals 'leave now'</strong></h2>

<p>Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said that the people present in the evacuation areas along the Gulf Coast must leave "now."<br />
<br />
“I want to tell everybody in Florida – listen to your local officials. If they asked you to evacuate, please do so, and it doesn’t mean you have to go hundreds of miles. It could just be 10 or 20 miles inland to get out of that main area,” he said in a press conference, appealing to the coastal residents still present in the 23 counties where evacuation orders have been issued to go to hotels or seek shelters in places which are out of the danger zones.<br />
<br />
Idalia is likely to make landfall towards the north of the coast, in the Big Bend area, which is big marshy land unlike Florida's other coastal areas and does not have barrier islands.<br />
<br />
"We've not really had a hurricane strike this area for a long, long time," DeSantis said while speaking to reporters. "You are going to see a lot of debris -- there's a lot of trees along that track," the governor added, after suspending his presidential campaign to manage the crisis.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Storm Idalia to intensify into major hurricane ahead of Florida landfall</strong></p>

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<p>In its latest advisory, the NHC said that the forecasts were increasingly confident that Hurricane Idalia is likely to "reach the coast of Florida adjacent to Apalachee Bay Wednesday morning."<br />
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On Monday, DeSantis spoke with US President Joe Biden after which the latter approved an emergency declaration for the state, hence unblocking resources and federal funds. Meanwhile, staff has been deployed by the US Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).<br />
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Ahead of the arrival of Idalia, Tampa International Airport has been closed while flights have been disrupted along the US East Coast because of another hurricane Franklin which is churning in the Atlantic.</p>

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A rapidly intensifying Hurricane Idalia crawled towards Florida's west coast on Wednesday (August 30), leading to flood alerts and mass evacuation orders as authorities issued a warning of the storm strengthening to "extremely dangerous" levels before landfall.

A rapidly intensifying Hurricane Idalia crawled towards Florida's west coast on Wednesday (August 30), leading to flood alerts and mass evacuation orders as authorities issued a warning of the storm strengthening to "extremely dangerous" levels before landfall. The US National Hurricane Centre (NHC) stated that Hurricane Idalia, which is a Category 2 storm with winds travelling at a speed of 105 mph, was moving towards the southwest shore of Florida, and leading to flooding in Havana and tropical storm conditions to western Cuba. The Gulf of Mexico's warm waters are likely to turbocharge Idalia into an "extremely dangerous major hurricane before landfall on Wednesday," said the NHC, while warning of "storm surge inundation of 10 to 15 feet (3-5 meters)" in coastal areas. NHC further stated that parts of the state’s Gulf Coast will be hit by the “life-threatening” storm. “There is great potential for death and catastrophic devastation,” warned the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office, adding, "Storm surge on the coastal regions are projected as non-survivable.” "Very few people can survive being in the path of a major storm surge, and this storm will be deadly if we don’t get out of harm's way and take it seriously," stated Federal Emergency Management Agency chief Deanne Criswell. ALSO READ | Storm Idalia lashes western Cuba as it intensifies into major hurricane Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appeals 'leave now' Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said that the people present in the evacuation areas along the Gulf Coast must leave "now." “I want to tell everybody in Florida – listen to your local officials. If they asked you to evacuate, please do so, and it doesn’t mean you have to go hundreds of miles. It could just be 10 or 20 miles inland to get out of that main area,” he said in a press conference, appealing to the coastal residents still present in the 23 counties where evacuation orders have been issued to go to hotels or seek shelters in places which are out of the danger zones. Idalia is likely to make landfall towards the north of the coast, in the Big Bend area, which is big marshy land unlike Florida's other coastal areas and does not have barrier islands. "We've not really had a hurricane strike this area for a long, long time," DeSantis said while speaking to reporters. "You are going to see a lot of debris -- there's a lot of trees along that track," the governor added, after suspending his presidential campaign to manage the crisis. WATCH | Storm Idalia to intensify into major hurricane ahead of Florida landfall In its latest advisory, the NHC said that the forecasts were increasingly confident that Hurricane Idalia is likely to "reach the coast of Florida adjacent to Apalachee Bay Wednesday morning." On Monday, DeSantis spoke with US President Joe Biden after which the latter approved an emergency declaration for the state, hence unblocking resources and federal funds. Meanwhile, staff has been deployed by the US Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Ahead of the arrival of Idalia, Tampa International Airport has been closed while flights have been disrupted along the US East Coast because of another hurricane Franklin which is churning in the Atlantic. 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>Russia has informed Brazil's aircraft investigation authority that it will not probe the crash of the Brazilian-made Embraer jet that killed mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin under international rules "at the moment", the Brazilian agency told Reuters on Tuesday.</p>

<p>Prigozhin, two top lieutenants of his Wagner Group and four bodyguards were among 10 people who died when the Embraer Legacy 600 crashed north of Moscow last week.</p>

<p>He died two months to the day after staging a brief mutiny against the Russian defense establishment that posed the biggest challenge to President Vladimir Putin's rule since he rose to power in 1999.</p>

<p>Brazil's Center for Research and Prevention of Aeronautical Accidents (CENIPA), in the interests of improving aviation safety, had said it would join a Russian-led investigation if it were invited and the probe held under international rules.</p>

<p>Russia’s aviation authority was not obligated to say yes to CENIPA, but some former investigators said it should, as the U.S. and other Western governments suspect the Kremlin of being behind the Aug. 23 crash of the Embraer Legacy 600, which has a good safety record.</p>

<p>The Kremlin denies any involvement.</p>

<p>According to the Montreal-based United Nations International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the flight from Moscow with a destination of St Petersburg was domestic, so it is not subject to international rules known throughout the industry by their legal name "Annex 13."</p>

<p>"They are not obliged, only recommended to do that," CENIPA head Air Brigadier Marcelo Moreno told Reuters after the agency sent an email asking Russia whether it would open such a probe.</p>

<p>"But if they say they’ll open the investigation and invite Brazil we will participate from afar."</p>

<p>Prigozhin was publicly critical of Moscow's prosecution of its invasion of Ukraine. The Wagner mercenaries fought battles there on Russia's side.</p>

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Russia has informed Brazil's aircraft investigation authority that it will not probe the crash of the Brazilian-made Embraer jet that killed mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin under international rules "at the moment", the Brazilian agency told Reuters on Tuesday.

Russia has informed Brazil's aircraft investigation authority that it will not probe the crash of the Brazilian-made Embraer jet that killed mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin under international rules "at the moment", the Brazilian agency told Reuters on Tuesday. Prigozhin, two top lieutenants of his Wagner Group and four bodyguards were among 10 people who died when the Embraer Legacy 600 crashed north of Moscow last week. He died two months to the day after staging a brief mutiny against the Russian defense establishment that posed the biggest challenge to President Vladimir Putin's rule since he rose to power in 1999. Brazil's Center for Research and Prevention of Aeronautical Accidents (CENIPA), in the interests of improving aviation safety, had said it would join a Russian-led investigation if it were invited and the probe held under international rules. Russia’s aviation authority was not obligated to say yes to CENIPA, but some former investigators said it should, as the U.S. and other Western governments suspect the Kremlin of being behind the Aug. 23 crash of the Embraer Legacy 600, which has a good safety record. The Kremlin denies any involvement. According to the Montreal-based United Nations International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the flight from Moscow with a destination of St Petersburg was domestic, so it is not subject to international rules known throughout the industry by their legal name "Annex 13." "They are not obliged, only recommended to do that," CENIPA head Air Brigadier Marcelo Moreno told Reuters after the agency sent an email asking Russia whether it would open such a probe. "But if they say they’ll open the investigation and invite Brazil we will participate from afar." Prigozhin was publicly critical of Moscow's prosecution of its invasion of Ukraine. The Wagner mercenaries fought battles there on Russia's side. 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>The state-run national health service of Britain is set to become the first such service in the world which will offer an injection that can treat hundreds of cancer patients in the country and can reduce the time of treatment by up to three quarters.<br />
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After receiving approval from the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), NHS England on Tuesday stated that hundreds of patients who were treated with the immunotherapy, are set to receive "under the skin" injections of atezolizumab, which will eventually lead to more time for cancer teams.<br />
<br />
"This approval will not only allow us to deliver convenient and faster care for our patients, but will enable our teams to treat more patients throughout the day," said Dr Alexander Martin, a consultant oncologist at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, while speaking to Reuters.<br />
<br />
NHS England stated that atezolizumab, also called Tecentriq, is usually administered to the patients intravenously, which means directly to their veins through a drip, which can take around 30 minutes or an hour for a few patients when it becomes difficult to access a vein.</p>

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<p>"It takes approximately seven minutes, compared with 30 to 60 minutes for the current method of an intravenous infusion," said Marius Scholtz, Medical Director at Roche Products Limited.<br />
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Atezolizumab, which has been the backbone of a Roche company Genentech, is an immunotherapy drug that empowers the immune system of the patients to seek and destroy cancerous cells.<br />
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Currently, the treatment is offered to NHS patients suffering from a range of cancers, which includes lung, breast, liver and bladder, through transfusion.</p>

<h2><strong>'Majority must opt for time-saving jab'</strong></h2>

<p>NHS England stated that it is expecting the majority of its 3,600 cancer patients, to start treatment of atezolizumab every year in England and opt for this time-saving injection.<br />
<br />
However, it added that the patients who will be receiving intravenous chemotherapy along with atezolizumab in combination may remain on the transfusion.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;In India, 2100 people dies of cancer everyday</strong></p>

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<p>Speaking to The Guardian, NHS England’s national director for cancer Prof Peter Johnson said the move has emphasised how an innovation-driven health service is able to secure the most advanced cancer treatments for patients.<br />
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“The world-first introduction of this treatment will mean that hundreds of patients can spend less time at the hospital and will free up valuable time in NHS chemotherapy units. Maintaining the best possible quality of life for cancer patients is vital, so the introduction of faster under-the-skin injections will make an important difference,” he said.</p>

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The state-run national health service of Britain is set to become the first such service in the world which will offer an injection that can treat hundreds of cancer patients in the country and can reduce the time of treatment by up to three quarters.

The state-run national health service of Britain is set to become the first such service in the world which will offer an injection that can treat hundreds of cancer patients in the country and can reduce the time of treatment by up to three quarters. After receiving approval from the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), NHS England on Tuesday stated that hundreds of patients who were treated with the immunotherapy, are set to receive "under the skin" injections of atezolizumab, which will eventually lead to more time for cancer teams. "This approval will not only allow us to deliver convenient and faster care for our patients, but will enable our teams to treat more patients throughout the day," said Dr Alexander Martin, a consultant oncologist at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, while speaking to Reuters. NHS England stated that atezolizumab, also called Tecentriq, is usually administered to the patients intravenously, which means directly to their veins through a drip, which can take around 30 minutes or an hour for a few patients when it becomes difficult to access a vein. ALSO READ | Engineered bacteria offer new hope for early detection of cancer "It takes approximately seven minutes, compared with 30 to 60 minutes for the current method of an intravenous infusion," said Marius Scholtz, Medical Director at Roche Products Limited. Atezolizumab, which has been the backbone of a Roche company Genentech, is an immunotherapy drug that empowers the immune system of the patients to seek and destroy cancerous cells. Currently, the treatment is offered to NHS patients suffering from a range of cancers, which includes lung, breast, liver and bladder, through transfusion. 'Majority must opt for time-saving jab' NHS England stated that it is expecting the majority of its 3,600 cancer patients, to start treatment of atezolizumab every year in England and opt for this time-saving injection. However, it added that the patients who will be receiving intravenous chemotherapy along with atezolizumab in combination may remain on the transfusion. WATCH | In India, 2100 people dies of cancer everyday Speaking to The Guardian, NHS England’s national director for cancer Prof Peter Johnson said the move has emphasised how an innovation-driven health service is able to secure the most advanced cancer treatments for patients. “The world-first introduction of this treatment will mean that hundreds of patients can spend less time at the hospital and will free up valuable time in NHS chemotherapy units. Maintaining the best possible quality of life for cancer patients is vital, so the introduction of faster under-the-skin injections will make an important difference,” he said. (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>Guatemalan president-elect Bernardo Arevalo's political party on Tuesday (August 29) asked the election court of the country to overturn its decision to suspend the registration of the party.<br />
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One day before, the Semilla (Seed) Movement was suspended by the Supreme Electoral Tribunal on the basis of a prosecutor's request, a move which was described as political persecution by Arevalo and criticised by the European Union and Washington.<br />
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Speaking to the reporters, party lawyer Juan Gerardo Guerrero said that a motion to the tribunal is being filed by Smilla to see annulment of the decision, which he claimed was based on an "illegal" resolution.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/guatemala-dark-horse-bernardo-arevalo-tastes-victory-in-presidential-election-627440">Guatemala: Dark horse Bernardo Arevalo tastes victory in presidential election</a></p>

<p>Former diplomat and 64-year-old sociologist Arevalo gained a surprise runaway victory in the presidential runoff of Guatemala which took place on August 20. Arevalo had campaigned against the corruption of the government, and his message had resonated with voters seeking a new face in power.<br />
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Before the vote, attempts were made by the prosecutors to suspend Semilla and carry out raids against party offices. After the first round of voting was completed on June 25, Guatemalan judge Fredy Orellana asked the electoral tribunal to suspend Semilla on the basis of an investigation that was pending into alleged anomalies in the party's registration. The judge gave the order after receiving a similar request from prosecutor Rafael Curruchiche.<br />
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Curruchiche and Orellana are both on the list of "corrupt actors" in the United States. The court, at that time, had stated that the party could not be suspended amid an election campaign. The party's suspension is now confirmed after the voting.</p>

<h2><strong>World leaders express concern</strong></h2>

<p>US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that Washington "remains concerned with continued actions by those who seek to undermine Guatemala's democracy."<br />
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"Such anti-democratic behaviour, including efforts by the public ministry and other actors to suspend the president-elect's political party and intimidate election authorities, undercuts the clear will of the Guatemalan people," he stated in a statement.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Arevalo wins Guatemala presidency, scored 59% of the vote</strong></p>

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EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said that the bloc was "deeply concerned over persistent attempts to undermine the election results through selective and arbitrary legal and procedural actions," most recently Semilla's suspension.<br />
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The Organisation of American States stated that the move "violates not only all guarantees of due process but also international standards that guarantee the protection of elected officials and voters, in terms of respect for human rights."<br />
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The move against Semilla also ignited many protests in Guatemala against Attorney General Consuelo Porras, who is also known as a "corrupt" official by Washington.</p>

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Guatemalan president-elect Bernardo Arevalo's political party on Tuesday (August 29) asked the election court of the country to overturn its decision to suspend the registration of the party.

Guatemalan president-elect Bernardo Arevalo's political party on Tuesday (August 29) asked the election court of the country to overturn its decision to suspend the registration of the party. One day before, the Semilla (Seed) Movement was suspended by the Supreme Electoral Tribunal on the basis of a prosecutor's request, a move which was described as political persecution by Arevalo and criticised by the European Union and Washington. Speaking to the reporters, party lawyer Juan Gerardo Guerrero said that a motion to the tribunal is being filed by Smilla to see annulment of the decision, which he claimed was based on an "illegal" resolution. ALSO READ | Guatemala: Dark horse Bernardo Arevalo tastes victory in presidential election Former diplomat and 64-year-old sociologist Arevalo gained a surprise runaway victory in the presidential runoff of Guatemala which took place on August 20. Arevalo had campaigned against the corruption of the government, and his message had resonated with voters seeking a new face in power. Before the vote, attempts were made by the prosecutors to suspend Semilla and carry out raids against party offices. After the first round of voting was completed on June 25, Guatemalan judge Fredy Orellana asked the electoral tribunal to suspend Semilla on the basis of an investigation that was pending into alleged anomalies in the party's registration. The judge gave the order after receiving a similar request from prosecutor Rafael Curruchiche. Curruchiche and Orellana are both on the list of "corrupt actors" in the United States. The court, at that time, had stated that the party could not be suspended amid an election campaign. The party's suspension is now confirmed after the voting. World leaders express concern US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that Washington "remains concerned with continued actions by those who seek to undermine Guatemala's democracy." "Such anti-democratic behaviour, including efforts by the public ministry and other actors to suspend the president-elect's political party and intimidate election authorities, undercuts the clear will of the Guatemalan people," he stated in a statement. WATCH | Arevalo wins Guatemala presidency, scored 59% of the vote EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said that the bloc was "deeply concerned over persistent attempts to undermine the election results through selective and arbitrary legal and procedural actions," most recently Semilla's suspension. The Organisation of American States stated that the move "violates not only all guarantees of due process but also international standards that guarantee the protection of elected officials and voters, in terms of respect for human rights." The move against Semilla also ignited many protests in Guatemala against Attorney General Consuelo Porras, who is also known as a "corrupt" official by Washington. (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>United States President Joe Biden, whose election campaigns have been focused on easing the financial woes of the voters, on Wednesday (August 30) launched a bid to decrease the cost of particular prescription drugs.<br />
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"Millions of Americans are forced to choose between paying for medications they need to live, or paying for food, rent, and other basic necessities. Those days are ending," President Biden pledged in a statement, a move that will be contested by Big Pharma in the court.<br />
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While delivering a speech in the White House later in the day, the president said pharmaceutical giants were "hoping the courts will do what Democrats in Congress wouldn't do: protect their exorbitant profits and keep negotiations from happening."</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/joe-biden-is-old-and-trump-crooked-new-poll-shows-majority-voters-reluctant-to-support-them-630024">Americans neither support 'confused' Biden, nor ‘crooked’ Trump, new poll shows</a></p>

<p>“For all of you out there, I get it, and millions of Americans get it. I promise you. I’m going to have your back and I’ll never stop fighting for you on this issue,” he said.</p>

<h2><strong>Medicare to negotiate prices of 10 drugs</strong></h2>

<p>With the use of new powers given under last year's Inflation Reduction Act, which is a major legislative package of social reforms and energy transition policy, 10 drugs were chosen by the US government for which Medicare will be given the power to negotiate the price. Medicare is the government's health insurance scheme for people above the age of 65.<br />
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Previously, Medicare did not have the power to negotiate drug prices which resulted in costs of drugs available in the US being higher than "any other major economy in the world," Biden stated.<br />
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On average, the United States has been paying 2.5 times more for prescription drugs compared to other countries like France, as per a study submitted by the Rand Corporation.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Biden staffers met with Special Counsel Jack Smith’s aides before Trump indictment</strong></p>

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As per the US government, around $3.4 billion was spent by senior citizens last year from their own pockets to purchase the 10 drugs that have been mentioned in the list and can treat blood clots, diabetes, heart problems, psoriasis and blood cancers.<br />
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The officials of the White House did not specify how much cost-cutting is expected to happen from their negotiations, however, Biden cited the ability of the government to get the drug prices for veterans that were "50 per cent less than Medicare."<br />
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Under the IRA, the federal government has the freedom to add more drugs to its negotiating list every year. Medicare price negotiations have been opposed by the pharmaceutical industry for decades, and many companies have already filed lawsuits against the action.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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United States President Joe Biden, whose election campaigns have been focused on easing the financial woes of the voters, on Wednesday (August 30) launched a bid to decrease the cost of particular prescription drugs.

United States President Joe Biden, whose election campaigns have been focused on easing the financial woes of the voters, on Wednesday (August 30) launched a bid to decrease the cost of particular prescription drugs. "Millions of Americans are forced to choose between paying for medications they need to live, or paying for food, rent, and other basic necessities. Those days are ending," President Biden pledged in a statement, a move that will be contested by Big Pharma in the court. While delivering a speech in the White House later in the day, the president said pharmaceutical giants were "hoping the courts will do what Democrats in Congress wouldn't do: protect their exorbitant profits and keep negotiations from happening." ALSO READ | Americans neither support 'confused' Biden, nor ‘crooked’ Trump, new poll shows “For all of you out there, I get it, and millions of Americans get it. I promise you. I’m going to have your back and I’ll never stop fighting for you on this issue,” he said. Medicare to negotiate prices of 10 drugs With the use of new powers given under last year's Inflation Reduction Act, which is a major legislative package of social reforms and energy transition policy, 10 drugs were chosen by the US government for which Medicare will be given the power to negotiate the price. Medicare is the government's health insurance scheme for people above the age of 65. Previously, Medicare did not have the power to negotiate drug prices which resulted in costs of drugs available in the US being higher than "any other major economy in the world," Biden stated. On average, the United States has been paying 2.5 times more for prescription drugs compared to other countries like France, as per a study submitted by the Rand Corporation. WATCH | Biden staffers met with Special Counsel Jack Smith’s aides before Trump indictment As per the US government, around $3.4 billion was spent by senior citizens last year from their own pockets to purchase the 10 drugs that have been mentioned in the list and can treat blood clots, diabetes, heart problems, psoriasis and blood cancers. The officials of the White House did not specify how much cost-cutting is expected to happen from their negotiations, however, Biden cited the ability of the government to get the drug prices for veterans that were "50 per cent less than Medicare." Under the IRA, the federal government has the freedom to add more drugs to its negotiating list every year. Medicare price negotiations have been opposed by the pharmaceutical industry for decades, and many companies have already filed lawsuits against the action. (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>X, the micro-blogging platform that was earlier known as Twitter, on Wednesday (August 30) announced that it would permit political advertising on its site from political parties and candidates in the United States and expand its elections and safety team before the 2024 presidential election.<br />
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Before the company was acquired by billionaire Elon Musk in October, all political ads were banned globally on Twitter since 2019. The ban was lifted by Twitter in Jan' and it started permitting "cause-based ads" in the United States which help in raising awareness of issues like voter registration. The company had stated that it plans on expanding the types of political advertisements that will be allowed on the platform.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/twitter-turned-x-faced-another-outage-down-for-thousands-of-users-630065">Twitter turned 'X' faces another outage, platform down for thousands of users</a></p>

<p>The step to allow all kinds of political advertisements in the United States can help X increase its revenue at a time when many advertisers have fled or are cutting down on spending on the platform because of their fear of appearing next to inappropriate content.</p>

<h2><strong>X to expand team to combat content manipulation</strong></h2>

<p>X, in a blog post on Tuesday, stated that it will increase its teams to combat "emerging threats" and content manipulation. X stated that it is permitting political ads with the aim of "building on our commitment to free expression."</p>

<p>X policies prohibit the promotion of false or misleading information, including bogus claims intended to undermine confidence in an election, the blog contended.<br />
The company stated that it will set up a global advertising transparency centre which will allow users to see which political advertisements are being promoted on platform X. It added that it will still prohibit political advertisements that spread false information or try to undermine the confidence of people in an election.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) brings job-hiring feature</strong></p>

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<p>X stated that its Civic Integrity Policy for safeguarding elections is getting updated to tackle content that is aimed at intimidating or deceiving voters while aligning with the philosophy of Musk to let people say what they want.</p>

<p>"X shouldn't determine the truthfulness of disputed information," said the platform, in the blog post.</p>

<p>"Rather, we should empower our users to express their opinions and openly debate during elections, in line with our commitment to protecting freedom of expression,” it added.</p>

<p>Twitter turned X, like other social media companies, has faced a lot of criticism from lawmakers and researchers for not taking enough steps to prevent false or misleading content during major elections.<br />
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Since the acquisition of X by Musk, the platform has particularly faced questions about its preparations for the US presidential election after thousands of employees were laid off, which included those who had worked hard on the safety and trust team.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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X, the micro-blogging platform that was earlier known as Twitter, on Wednesday (August 30) announced that it would permit political advertising on its site from political parties and candidates in the United States and expand its elections and safety team before the 2024 presidential election.

X, the micro-blogging platform that was earlier known as Twitter, on Wednesday (August 30) announced that it would permit political advertising on its site from political parties and candidates in the United States and expand its elections and safety team before the 2024 presidential election. Before the company was acquired by billionaire Elon Musk in October, all political ads were banned globally on Twitter since 2019. The ban was lifted by Twitter in Jan' and it started permitting "cause-based ads" in the United States which help in raising awareness of issues like voter registration. The company had stated that it plans on expanding the types of political advertisements that will be allowed on the platform. ALSO READ | Twitter turned 'X' faces another outage, platform down for thousands of users The step to allow all kinds of political advertisements in the United States can help X increase its revenue at a time when many advertisers have fled or are cutting down on spending on the platform because of their fear of appearing next to inappropriate content. X to expand team to combat content manipulation X, in a blog post on Tuesday, stated that it will increase its teams to combat "emerging threats" and content manipulation. X stated that it is permitting political ads with the aim of "building on our commitment to free expression." X policies prohibit the promotion of false or misleading information, including bogus claims intended to undermine confidence in an election, the blog contended. The company stated that it will set up a global advertising transparency centre which will allow users to see which political advertisements are being promoted on platform X. It added that it will still prohibit political advertisements that spread false information or try to undermine the confidence of people in an election. WATCH | Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) brings job-hiring feature X stated that its Civic Integrity Policy for safeguarding elections is getting updated to tackle content that is aimed at intimidating or deceiving voters while aligning with the philosophy of Musk to let people say what they want. "X shouldn't determine the truthfulness of disputed information," said the platform, in the blog post. "Rather, we should empower our users to express their opinions and openly debate during elections, in line with our commitment to protecting freedom of expression,” it added. Twitter turned X, like other social media companies, has faced a lot of criticism from lawmakers and researchers for not taking enough steps to prevent false or misleading content during major elections. Since the acquisition of X by Musk, the platform has particularly faced questions about its preparations for the US presidential election after thousands of employees were laid off, which included those who had worked hard on the safety and trust team. (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 suspect is in custody after a shooting at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on Monday (August 28). The&nbsp;suspect was arrested near a residential area 10 minutes away from campus, but the weapon used in the shooting is yet to be recovered.</p>

<p>An “all clear” was issued by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on Tuesday (August 29), hours after police officials responded to an “armed and dangerous person on or near campus,” the university said. As per reports, one faculty member was killed in the shootout.<br />
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The alert of all clear came after another alert was sent by the police to the students asking them to shelter in place around 1 pm local time, further suspecting that there was a suspect at large.<br />
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UNC Police had said that they were on the lookout for a “person of interest” and asked people to maintain their safe distance from him. All the students were asked by the university police to immediately go inside, close doors and windows and wait till further notice, as per an email.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The person of interest, identified as Tailei Qi, was arrested by the police, as reported by various media outlets. He was later charged with murder of&nbsp;associate professor Zijie Yan.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/california-mass-shooting-multiple-people-shot-at-a-bar-at-least-three-dead-628587">California mass shooting: At least five dead, several injured in bar</a></p>

<p>Taking to X later, the school posted, “All clear. All clear. Resume normal activities.” A witness present on campus, while speaking to CNN, said that they were locked down inside their building as search operations were carried out by armed officers.</p>

<h2><strong>'Armed and dangerous man' on campus</strong></h2>

<p>Police personnel, in huge numbers, were searching for an “armed and dangerous person on or near campus” after reports of the shootout, as per an alert issued by the university.<br />
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“Remain sheltered in place. This is an ongoing situation. Suspect at large,” stated the university, in an alert sent just before 2:30 pm ET.</p>

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<p>The lockdown, which was imposed in the university after it was reported that one shot was fired inside the campus just after 1 p.m. local time, was lifted. Around the same time, the university sent out an alert saying, "Emergency: Armed, dangerous person on or near campus. Go inside now; avoid windows."<br />
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As per The Daily Tar Heel, one person suffered injuries. Students were kept under a shelter-in-place order as paramedics and police and paramedics continued to respond to the scene.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Sydney experiences spate of shooting in a week</strong></p>

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The UNC Police shared the photo of the suspect on social media and said that “this photo shows a person of interest in today’s armed and dangerous person situation. If you see this person, keep your distance, put your safety first and call 911.”</p>

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<p>North Carolina Gov Roy Cooper (D), taking to X, said that he spoke with Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Public Safety Eddie M. Buffaloe Jr and Orange County Sheriff Charles Blackwood (D).<br />
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In the post, he pledged “all state resources needed to capture the shooter and protect the UNC campus.”</p>

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A suspect is in custody after a shooting at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on Monday (August 28). The suspect was arrested near a residential area 10 minutes away from campus, but the weapon used in the shooting is yet to be recovered.

A suspect is in custody after a shooting at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on Monday (August 28). The suspect was arrested near a residential area 10 minutes away from campus, but the weapon used in the shooting is yet to be recovered. An “all clear” was issued by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on Tuesday (August 29), hours after police officials responded to an “armed and dangerous person on or near campus,” the university said. As per reports, one faculty member was killed in the shootout. The alert of all clear came after another alert was sent by the police to the students asking them to shelter in place around 1 pm local time, further suspecting that there was a suspect at large. UNC Police had said that they were on the lookout for a “person of interest” and asked people to maintain their safe distance from him. All the students were asked by the university police to immediately go inside, close doors and windows and wait till further notice, as per an email. The person of interest, identified as Tailei Qi, was arrested by the police, as reported by various media outlets. He was later charged with murder of associate professor Zijie Yan. ALSO READ | California mass shooting: At least five dead, several injured in bar Taking to X later, the school posted, “All clear. All clear. Resume normal activities.” A witness present on campus, while speaking to CNN, said that they were locked down inside their building as search operations were carried out by armed officers. 'Armed and dangerous man' on campus Police personnel, in huge numbers, were searching for an “armed and dangerous person on or near campus” after reports of the shootout, as per an alert issued by the university. “Remain sheltered in place. This is an ongoing situation. Suspect at large,” stated the university, in an alert sent just before 2:30 pm ET. 🚨#BREAKING: Multiple Law Enforcement are responding to Active Shooter with shots fired inside University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ⁰⁰📌#ChapelHill | #NorthCarolina Currently, multiple authorities are responding to an active shooter situation inside the University of… pic.twitter.com/R8SOKwnlGr — R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) August 28, 2023 × The lockdown, which was imposed in the university after it was reported that one shot was fired inside the campus just after 1 p.m. local time, was lifted. Around the same time, the university sent out an alert saying, "Emergency: Armed, dangerous person on or near campus. Go inside now; avoid windows." As per The Daily Tar Heel, one person suffered injuries. Students were kept under a shelter-in-place order as paramedics and police and paramedics continued to respond to the scene. WATCH | Sydney experiences spate of shooting in a week The UNC Police shared the photo of the suspect on social media and said that “this photo shows a person of interest in today’s armed and dangerous person situation. If you see this person, keep your distance, put your safety first and call 911.” This photo shows a person of interest in today’s armed and dangerous person situation. If you see this person, keep your distance, put your safety first and call 911. pic.twitter.com/NHG5CTjby4 — UNC Police (@UNCPolice) August 28, 2023 × North Carolina Gov Roy Cooper (D), taking to X, said that he spoke with Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Public Safety Eddie M. Buffaloe Jr and Orange County Sheriff Charles Blackwood (D). In the post, he pledged “all state resources needed to capture the shooter and protect the UNC campus.” pic.twitter.com/SB6dvURa5Q — Governor Roy Cooper (@NC_Governor) August 28, 2023 × For the university's new school year, the classes had begun a week ago. UNC-Chapel Hill had around 31,700 students last fall, which included about 20,000 undergraduates. 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>The busiest station of New York City, Manhattan’s Times Square-42nd Street subway station, was flooded early on Tuesday (August 29) morning along with other streets and subways due to a water main break.<br />
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A 127-year-old water main broke at 3 a.m. EDT (700 GMT) under 40th Street and Seventh Avenue which resulted in flooding of the train tracks on the 1, 2, and 3 lines.</p>

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<p>"Three hundred thousand customers approximately use the 1, 2 and 3 line on a regular rush hour morning, so that gives you a sense of how many folks were impacted today," stated MTA New York City Transit president Richard Davey.</p>

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<h2><strong>1.8 million gallons of water enter system</strong></h2>

<p>"To give you a sense of how significant of a water event this was, we believe 1.8 million gallons of water entered our system, and approximately a million were pumped out by our normal pump rooms. I think it took about 90 minutes for that water to be shut off,” he added.<br />
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<p>"We have some residual delays now as trains get back into position, we get the right headways, but by rush hour tonight, there should be no issues," Davey stated.</p>

<h2><strong>No reports of crowding due to disruption</strong></h2>

<p>The MTA stated that no reports of crowding surfaced because of hours-long disruption which they believed was a result of the lighter ridership common in late August as public schools remain closed before the fall and many citizens are expected to be out on vacation.</p>

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<p>“The good news, if there’s any good news, is that we’re the week before Labor Day, so we should have been able to handle the capacity. I heard of no crowding issues. But, if this were two weeks from now, a Tuesday after Labor Day, we certainly would have been more challenged,” he said.&nbsp;</p>

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The busiest station of New York City, Manhattan’s Times Square-42nd Street subway station, was flooded early on Tuesday (August 29) morning along with other streets and subways due to a water main break.

The busiest station of New York City, Manhattan’s Times Square-42nd Street subway station, was flooded early on Tuesday (August 29) morning along with other streets and subways due to a water main break. A 127-year-old water main broke at 3 a.m. EDT (700 GMT) under 40th Street and Seventh Avenue which resulted in flooding of the train tracks on the 1, 2, and 3 lines. ALSO READ | Soon, you may travel from London to New York in less than 90 minutes "Three hundred thousand customers approximately use the 1, 2 and 3 line on a regular rush hour morning, so that gives you a sense of how many folks were impacted today," stated MTA New York City Transit president Richard Davey. Overnight, Times Square 42nd St Subway Station floods due to a large water main break on 7th Avenue in #NYC. 1 & 2 train service was suspended from W 96th St to 14th St, along with Train service halted in both directions on the 3 line, causing disruptions between Manhattan &… pic.twitter.com/x3CSDoRil1 — FreedomNews.Tv FNTV (@FreedomNTV) August 29, 2023 × 1.8 million gallons of water enter system "To give you a sense of how significant of a water event this was, we believe 1.8 million gallons of water entered our system, and approximately a million were pumped out by our normal pump rooms. I think it took about 90 minutes for that water to be shut off,” he added. On the 1, 2 and 3 lines, subway service was suspended through most of the morning. However, the service was restored by midday. We are officially seeing our first flooding in Times Square on Fort Myers Beach @winknews pic.twitter.com/XPyzEHn034 — Michael Hudak (@HudakTV) August 29, 2023 × "We have some residual delays now as trains get back into position, we get the right headways, but by rush hour tonight, there should be no issues," Davey stated. No reports of crowding due to disruption The MTA stated that no reports of crowding surfaced because of hours-long disruption which they believed was a result of the lighter ridership common in late August as public schools remain closed before the fall and many citizens are expected to be out on vacation. WATCH | Meet New York's dosa man, who puts his own spin on this south Indian fare “The good news, if there’s any good news, is that we’re the week before Labor Day, so we should have been able to handle the capacity. I heard of no crowding issues. But, if this were two weeks from now, a Tuesday after Labor Day, we certainly would have been more challenged,” he 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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<p>At least 15 people died after militia attacked the worshippers praying in a Church in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, confirmed military and local sources on Tuesday (August 29). The civilians living in this area have been victims of increasing violence.</p>

<p>Militiamen, who belonged to the Co-operative for the Development of the Congo (CODECO), which is a militia group involved in various brutal ethnic killings, on Sunday attacked a fishing camp in Gobu, stated Charite Banza, president of civil society in Ituri province.</p>

<p>The attack that took place on Sunday lasted for more than two hours, and ended with the killing of 15 people, said Banza while speaking to the AFP, further stating that seven other people died in the same area a week earlier.</p>

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<p>Ituri province has emerged as one of the most violent hotspots of DR Congo where dozens of lives are being claimed in the attacks.</p>

<h2><strong>Officials prosecute perpetrators of attack</strong></h2>

<p>Head of the same chiefdom of Bahema Nord Pilo Mulindo said that as per a provisional toll, nine civilians, four CODECO militiamen and one soldier were killed in the attack that took place on Tuesday.</p>

<p>Speaking to AFP, army spokesperson Lieutenant Jules Ngongo said that the CODECO militia had "attacked civilians in the middle of prayer on Sunday in their church in Gobu, on the shores of Lake Albert".</p>

<p>Ngongo stated that the military had responded to the church attack and the officials were prosecuting the perpetrators.</p>

<p>Djugu territory administrator Ruphin Mapela and civil society leader Dieudonne Lossa confirmed that the CODECO was behind the attack.</p>

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<p>"The victims were praying to the Lord, but unfortunately militiamen identified as CODECO opened fire on them," Lossa stated. Both added that one soldier, four assailants and nine civilians were killed in the attack.</p>

<p>Mapela stated that the churches of Mesa, Cepac and Aumopro which are near the shore of Lake Albert in the Bahema-Nord chiefdom were attacked by the militants.</p>

<p>"We call on the population to remain calm as the armed forces pursue these criminals to put them out of action," said Ituri army spokesman Jules Ngongo Tshikudi.</p>

<p>The CODECO militia, which comprises thousands of fighters, says that they are protecting the Lendu community from its rival ethnic group the Hema. The conflict between Lendu and Hema communities rekindled in 2017, after a decade of calm.</p>

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At least 15 people died after militia attacked the worshippers praying in a Church in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, confirmed military and local sources on Tuesday (August 29).

At least 15 people died after militia attacked the worshippers praying in a Church in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, confirmed military and local sources on Tuesday (August 29). The civilians living in this area have been victims of increasing violence. Militiamen, who belonged to the Co-operative for the Development of the Congo (CODECO), which is a militia group involved in various brutal ethnic killings, on Sunday attacked a fishing camp in Gobu, stated Charite Banza, president of civil society in Ituri province. The attack that took place on Sunday lasted for more than two hours, and ended with the killing of 15 people, said Banza while speaking to the AFP, further stating that seven other people died in the same area a week earlier. ALSO READ | South African govt refutes media report of snub to PM Narendra Modi amid BRICS summit Ituri province has emerged as one of the most violent hotspots of DR Congo where dozens of lives are being claimed in the attacks. Officials prosecute perpetrators of attack Head of the same chiefdom of Bahema Nord Pilo Mulindo said that as per a provisional toll, nine civilians, four CODECO militiamen and one soldier were killed in the attack that took place on Tuesday. Speaking to AFP, army spokesperson Lieutenant Jules Ngongo said that the CODECO militia had "attacked civilians in the middle of prayer on Sunday in their church in Gobu, on the shores of Lake Albert". Ngongo stated that the military had responded to the church attack and the officials were prosecuting the perpetrators. Djugu territory administrator Ruphin Mapela and civil society leader Dieudonne Lossa confirmed that the CODECO was behind the attack. WATCH | Vodoo wrestling in democratic Republic of Congo "The victims were praying to the Lord, but unfortunately militiamen identified as CODECO opened fire on them," Lossa stated. Both added that one soldier, four assailants and nine civilians were killed in the attack. Mapela stated that the churches of Mesa, Cepac and Aumopro which are near the shore of Lake Albert in the Bahema-Nord chiefdom were attacked by the militants. "We call on the population to remain calm as the armed forces pursue these criminals to put them out of action," said Ituri army spokesman Jules Ngongo Tshikudi. The CODECO militia, which comprises thousands of fighters, says that they are protecting the Lendu community from its rival ethnic group the Hema. The conflict between Lendu and Hema communities rekindled in 2017, after a decade of calm. 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>Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance on Thursday announced the relaunch of Campa, the iconic beverage brand which was popular among India's 80s kids, for new-age India.</p>

<p>The announcement was made by Reliance Consumer Products (RCPL) which is Reliance Retail Ventures' (RRVL) fast-moving consumer goods arm and subsidiary.</p>

<p>The announcement of Campa being back on the shelves has left many millennials feeling nostalgic about their childhood days when Campa was all the rage.</p>

<p>This time around, the Campa portfolio will initially offer Campa Orange, Campa Cola and Campa Lemon in the sparkling beverage category.</p>

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<p>The brand's new campaign is aimed at offering "The Great Indian Taste" to Indian consumers this summer, in five thirst-quenching pack sizes which are 200 ml, 500 ml, 600 ml, 1000 ml and 2000 ml.</p>

<p>The brand's launch is in line with the strategy of the company to promote Indian brands that not only carry the rich heritage but also boast their deep-rooted connection with Indian consumers, said Reliance Consumer Products (RCPL) in a statement on Thursday.</p>

<p>RCPL's roll-out of its cold beverage portfolio across India will start from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and is in alignment with the overall vision of the company of offering choice and value to Indian consumers by providing high-quality products at affordable prices.</p>

<p>"By presenting Campa in its new avatar, we hope to inspire consumers across generations to embrace this truly iconic brand and trigger a new excitement in the beverage segment,” an RCPL spokesperson said,</p>

<p>"While older family members will have fond memories of the original Campa and cherish the nostalgia associated with the brand, younger consumers will love the crisp refreshing taste," the spokesperson added.</p>

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<p>"With a rapidly evolving Indian market throwing up more consumption occasions, we are truly excited to bring back Campa, which is yet another bold step forward for our expanding FMCG business,” he stated.</p>

<p>In the 70s and 80s, Campa ruled the soft drink market of India till western brands like Coca-Cola and Pepsi took over the market and gulped down the once-popular beverage.</p>

<p>The relaunch of Campa has caused a stir on social media platforms, as people have expressed their eagerness to try the new Campa in all its flavours.</p>

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Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance on Thursday announced the relaunch of Campa, the iconic beverage brand which was popular among India's 80s kids, for new-age India.

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance on Thursday announced the relaunch of Campa, the iconic beverage brand which was popular among India's 80s kids, for new-age India. The announcement was made by Reliance Consumer Products (RCPL) which is Reliance Retail Ventures' (RRVL) fast-moving consumer goods arm and subsidiary. The announcement of Campa being back on the shelves has left many millennials feeling nostalgic about their childhood days when Campa was all the rage. This time around, the Campa portfolio will initially offer Campa Orange, Campa Cola and Campa Lemon in the sparkling beverage category. ALSO READ | Starbucks recalls 300,000 units of its infamous 'Vanilla Frappuccino' The brand's new campaign is aimed at offering "The Great Indian Taste" to Indian consumers this summer, in five thirst-quenching pack sizes which are 200 ml, 500 ml, 600 ml, 1000 ml and 2000 ml. The brand's launch is in line with the strategy of the company to promote Indian brands that not only carry the rich heritage but also boast their deep-rooted connection with Indian consumers, said Reliance Consumer Products (RCPL) in a statement on Thursday. RCPL's roll-out of its cold beverage portfolio across India will start from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and is in alignment with the overall vision of the company of offering choice and value to Indian consumers by providing high-quality products at affordable prices. "By presenting Campa in its new avatar, we hope to inspire consumers across generations to embrace this truly iconic brand and trigger a new excitement in the beverage segment,” an RCPL spokesperson said, "While older family members will have fond memories of the original Campa and cherish the nostalgia associated with the brand, younger consumers will love the crisp refreshing taste," the spokesperson added. WATCH | World Business Watch: Pepsi, Coca-Cola under U.S. investigation over price discrimination "With a rapidly evolving Indian market throwing up more consumption occasions, we are truly excited to bring back Campa, which is yet another bold step forward for our expanding FMCG business,” he stated. In the 70s and 80s, Campa ruled the soft drink market of India till western brands like Coca-Cola and Pepsi took over the market and gulped down the once-popular beverage. The relaunch of Campa has caused a stir on social media platforms, as people have expressed their eagerness to try the new Campa in all its flavours. (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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