<p>English poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson was named an LGBT historical figure on a tour for schools even though there was a lack of evidence which proved that he had any homosexual relationships. There was outrage among&nbsp;Tennyson's followers after his inclusion in the list.<br />
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The personal life of the former poet laureate was swept up in a project which was focused on “queering” the history of the Isle of Wight, and he listed among the island’s “notable LGBT people”.<br />
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Although no clear evidence suggests that Tennyson was homosexual, the Isle of Wight residence where he spent 42 years of his life with his wife was included in a tour of sights related to LGBT figures whose life stories were obscured by “cis/heteronormative narratives”.</p>

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<p>People who have been following the LGBT heritage trail were informed that the story of Tennyson contains themes of “same-sex romantic relationships” and “the meaning of queering”. It was further suggested that the schools can use the trail as part of an “inclusive curriculum”.<br />
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Out On An Island, a project which received a fund of £42,000 ($53953) from the National Lottery Heritage fund and “aims to queer the Isle of Wight’s history and heritage”, created the trail and list of LGBT notables.</p>

<h2><strong>Debate over Tennyson and&nbsp;Hallam friendship&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The profile of Tennyson in the project states that he was included in the list because of the friendship he shared with fellow poet Arthur Henry Hallam. “Arthur Henry Hallam inspired a number of his poems and the pair enjoyed a deeply affectionate relationship,” it stated.<br />
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The two became close friends at Cambridge and Hallam may have become Tennyson's family because he was about to get married to Tennyson’s sister Emilia before his unexpected death in 1833.<br />
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Hallam's death inspired Tennyson’s popular work ‘In Memoriam’, which has been dedicated to him, and ends with the line “Tis better to have loved and lost/Than never to have loved at all”.</p>

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<p>There have been debates around the nature of love Tennyson had for Hallam, but no definitive evidence has emerged which claims that the writer had any homosexual relationships. Tennyson was married to his wife Emily for four decades and had two children with her.<br />
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A trail guide states, “To acknowledge LGBTQ+ stories from the past builds a fuller, more fascinating picture of how our society and historical places have been used and shaped by their owners and occupants. These unexpected and unpredictable stories are a great tool to enhance a school’s inclusive curriculum.”<br />
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Historian Dr Zareer Masani, speaking to The Telegraph, said that adding Tennyson to the list of LGBTQ+ community is “absurd”.<br />
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He stated that if the identity of the poet is “not clear” then it should not be attributed to a specific group, further stating that in the 19th century “close, even romantic friendships with one’s own sex could be entirely platonic”.<br />
<br />
Author and educational expert Prof Frank Furedi said, “There is a way in which historical figures are seen as reflections of our contemporary society and its social groups. So Joan of Arc becomes trans, and all these historical figures are now ascribed to the label of LGBTQ. There is this impulse to read history backwards. This is just a kind of anachronistic projection.”&nbsp;</p>

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English poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson was named an LGBT historical figure on a tour for schools even though there was a lack of evidence which proved that he had any homosexual relationships.

English poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson was named an LGBT historical figure on a tour for schools even though there was a lack of evidence which proved that he had any homosexual relationships. There was outrage among Tennyson's followers after his inclusion in the list. The personal life of the former poet laureate was swept up in a project which was focused on “queering” the history of the Isle of Wight, and he listed among the island’s “notable LGBT people”. Although no clear evidence suggests that Tennyson was homosexual, the Isle of Wight residence where he spent 42 years of his life with his wife was included in a tour of sights related to LGBT figures whose life stories were obscured by “cis/heteronormative narratives”. ALSO READ | Macaque monkeys frequently indulge in gay sex, suggests study People who have been following the LGBT heritage trail were informed that the story of Tennyson contains themes of “same-sex romantic relationships” and “the meaning of queering”. It was further suggested that the schools can use the trail as part of an “inclusive curriculum”. Out On An Island, a project which received a fund of £42,000 ($53953) from the National Lottery Heritage fund and “aims to queer the Isle of Wight’s history and heritage”, created the trail and list of LGBT notables. Debate over Tennyson and Hallam friendship The profile of Tennyson in the project states that he was included in the list because of the friendship he shared with fellow poet Arthur Henry Hallam. “Arthur Henry Hallam inspired a number of his poems and the pair enjoyed a deeply affectionate relationship,” it stated. The two became close friends at Cambridge and Hallam may have become Tennyson's family because he was about to get married to Tennyson’s sister Emilia before his unexpected death in 1833. Hallam's death inspired Tennyson’s popular work ‘In Memoriam’, which has been dedicated to him, and ends with the line “Tis better to have loved and lost/Than never to have loved at all”. WATCH | Nepal: LGBTQ couples get their happily ever after There have been debates around the nature of love Tennyson had for Hallam, but no definitive evidence has emerged which claims that the writer had any homosexual relationships. Tennyson was married to his wife Emily for four decades and had two children with her. A trail guide states, “To acknowledge LGBTQ+ stories from the past builds a fuller, more fascinating picture of how our society and historical places have been used and shaped by their owners and occupants. These unexpected and unpredictable stories are a great tool to enhance a school’s inclusive curriculum.” Historian Dr Zareer Masani, speaking to The Telegraph, said that adding Tennyson to the list of LGBTQ+ community is “absurd”. He stated that if the identity of the poet is “not clear” then it should not be attributed to a specific group, further stating that in the 19th century “close, even romantic friendships with one’s own sex could be entirely platonic”. Author and educational expert Prof Frank Furedi said, “There is a way in which historical figures are seen as reflections of our contemporary society and its social groups. So Joan of Arc becomes trans, and all these historical figures are now ascribed to the label of LGBTQ. There is this impulse to read history backwards. This is just a kind of anachronistic projection.” 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

UK: School lists English poet Tennyson as ‘queer’ Isle of White historical figure, draws ire

<p>A Japanese man, who had splurged more than $20,000 to make the costume of a dog for himself, finally went out for his walk and got successful in making some canine friends.<br />
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The man, who is now known only as Toco, spent a whopping amount on this hyperrealistic border collie costume to make his lifelong dream of “becoming an animal” come true.<br />
<br />
Sharing the recent updates on his YouTube channel which has nearly 30,000 subscribers, Toco was seen playing in the backyard of his house on all fours and showing tricks in exchange for treats. However, the most recent update was of Toco venturing out on a walk in public for the first in her new look.</p>

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<p>In the videos shared on his YouTube channel with the title ‘I want to be an animal’, Toco was seen taking a walk on the streets and sniffing at other dogs present in a park as well as rolling around on the floor.</p>

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<h2><strong>Creating a dog identity</strong></h2>

<p>The grand debut of Toco, which was captured during the filming of a segment for a German TV station, was well-received by passers-by and other dogs who looked curious. It was difficult to understand if they realised that Toco wasn’t a natural-born dog.<br />
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“I became a collie, fulfilling a dream I had since I was a little child to be an animal!” read the subtitles flashed at the beginning of the video.<br />
<br />
Toco, giving an introduction on his YouTube channel, explained through a series of written notes translated from Japanese, “Nice to meet you. I became a rough (sic) collie because I wanted to be an animal … Please let me know your request for the video you would like to see in the comments!”<br />
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Toco stated that he has been hiding his human identity because he does not want people, who know him, to judge him for his new look.<br />
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“I don’t want my hobbies to be known, especially by the people I work with. They think it’s weird that I want to be a dog. For the same reason why I can’t show my real face,” he said while speaking to the Daily Mail last year.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Gravitas: The story of Hachiko: The faithful dog</strong></p>

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<p>“I rarely tell my friends because I am afraid they will think I am weird,” the man said in a separate interview with the Mirror. “My friends and family seemed very surprised to learn I became an animal,” he added.<br />
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The man said that when he took his first outdoor walk in the backyard of his house in September he felt “nervous and a little scared”.<br />
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“I’m very nervous. Do you remember your dreams from when you are little? You want to be a hero or a wizard. I remember writing in my grade school graduation book that I wanted to be a dog and walk outside,” he said in the video.<br />
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Japanese company Zeppet, which has been making costumes for TV commercials and films, had spent around 40 days making Toco’s $22,000 outfit. The company's spokesperson said, “Modeled after a collie dog, it reproduces the appearance of a real dog walking on four legs.”</p>

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A Japanese man, who had splurged more than $20,000 to make the costume of a dog for himself, finally went out for his walk and got successful in making some canine friends.

A Japanese man, who had splurged more than $20,000 to make the costume of a dog for himself, finally went out for his walk and got successful in making some canine friends. The man, who is now known only as Toco, spent a whopping amount on this hyperrealistic border collie costume to make his lifelong dream of “becoming an animal” come true. Sharing the recent updates on his YouTube channel which has nearly 30,000 subscribers, Toco was seen playing in the backyard of his house on all fours and showing tricks in exchange for treats. However, the most recent update was of Toco venturing out on a walk in public for the first in her new look. A Japanese man, known only as Toco, spent $16K on a realistic rough collie costume to fulfill his dream of becoming a dog. His identity remains anonymous, even to friends and coworkers.pic.twitter.com/9sfdph3Kb5 — BoreCure (@CureBore) July 28, 2023 × In the videos shared on his YouTube channel with the title ‘I want to be an animal’, Toco was seen taking a walk on the streets and sniffing at other dogs present in a park as well as rolling around on the floor. ALSO READ | A treat for dog lovers: Nearly 500 golden retrievers gather to celebrate breed's anniversary in Scotland Creating a dog identity The grand debut of Toco, which was captured during the filming of a segment for a German TV station, was well-received by passers-by and other dogs who looked curious. It was difficult to understand if they realised that Toco wasn’t a natural-born dog. “I became a collie, fulfilling a dream I had since I was a little child to be an animal!” read the subtitles flashed at the beginning of the video. Toco, giving an introduction on his YouTube channel, explained through a series of written notes translated from Japanese, “Nice to meet you. I became a rough (sic) collie because I wanted to be an animal … Please let me know your request for the video you would like to see in the comments!” Toco stated that he has been hiding his human identity because he does not want people, who know him, to judge him for his new look. “I don’t want my hobbies to be known, especially by the people I work with. They think it’s weird that I want to be a dog. For the same reason why I can’t show my real face,” he said while speaking to the Daily Mail last year. WATCH | Gravitas: The story of Hachiko: The faithful dog “I rarely tell my friends because I am afraid they will think I am weird,” the man said in a separate interview with the Mirror. “My friends and family seemed very surprised to learn I became an animal,” he added. The man said that when he took his first outdoor walk in the backyard of his house in September he felt “nervous and a little scared”. “I’m very nervous. Do you remember your dreams from when you are little? You want to be a hero or a wizard. I remember writing in my grade school graduation book that I wanted to be a dog and walk outside,” he said in the video. Japanese company Zeppet, which has been making costumes for TV commercials and films, had spent around 40 days making Toco’s $22,000 outfit. The company's spokesperson said, “Modeled after a collie dog, it reproduces the appearance of a real dog walking on four legs.” 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

Watch | ‘Man-turned-dog’ goes on his first walk, makes some canine friends

<p>Greece's senior climate crisis official said that most of the 667 fires, which erupted in recent weeks across the country, were started “by human hand”.<br />
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As the Mediterranean country recovers from unprecedented infernos caused by a 15-day period of heatwave, the scale of the destruction is now being revealed.<br />
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Even though the country battled very different weather conditions and the experts called July's first three weeks as the hottest on record, the government on Friday (July 28) claimed that most of the fires could have been prevented.<br />
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Speaking to media reporters, Greek Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Vassilis Kikilias said, “During this time 667 fires erupted, that is more than 60 fires a day, almost all over the country. Unfortunately, the majority were ignited by human hand, either by criminal negligence or intent.”</p>

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<p>Kikilias stated that, in a few places, the fire broke out at different points in close proximity at the same time, which suggested the involvement of arsonists in the further spread of the fire.<br />
<br />
“The difference with other years were the weather conditions. Climate change, which yielded a historic and unprecedented heatwave, is here. There were very few days where the extreme weather was not combined with strong winds,” he added.<br />
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In a long period of time, such record-breaking temperatures have not been registered by the meteorologists in Greece. The country saw temperatures peak to a 15-year high with the exception of islands in the Aegean and Ionian seas.</p>

<h2><strong>UN calls for immediate measures to cut planet-heating emissions</strong></h2>

<p>UN secretary general Antonio Guterres appealed for bold and immediate measures to cut the planet-heating emissions. He said, “The evidence is everywhere. Humanity has unleashed destruction. This must not inspire despair, but action.”<br />
<br />
Greece’s leading expert on atmospheric physics Prof Christos Zerefos said that the situation is likely to worsen every year. “All strategies will have to be reviewed (because of) the climate crisis,” he said. Annual mean temperatures are likely to increase by around 2C over the next 30 years, Zerefos said.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Greece wildfire in Rhode Islands forces tourists to flee</strong></p>

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<p>“The mild winter has resulted in us losing half the water this year, reducing soil moisture and this creates a situation that favours the spread of forest fires. Forest ecosystems in Greece are among the most sensitive in the world. The forest ecosystem is essential. If we protect it there is hope it can regenerate,” he added.</p>

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Greece's senior climate crisis official said that most of the 667 fires, which erupted in recent weeks across the country, were started “by human hand”. As the Mediterranean country recovers from unprecedented infernos caused by a 15-day period of heatwave, the scale of the destruction is now being revealed.

Greece's senior climate crisis official said that most of the 667 fires, which erupted in recent weeks across the country, were started “by human hand”. As the Mediterranean country recovers from unprecedented infernos caused by a 15-day period of heatwave, the scale of the destruction is now being revealed. Even though the country battled very different weather conditions and the experts called July's first three weeks as the hottest on record, the government on Friday (July 28) claimed that most of the fires could have been prevented. Speaking to media reporters, Greek Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Vassilis Kikilias said, “During this time 667 fires erupted, that is more than 60 fires a day, almost all over the country. Unfortunately, the majority were ignited by human hand, either by criminal negligence or intent.” ALSO READ | 'Not an excuse': As wildfires rage, Greek PM says must tackle climate change Kikilias stated that, in a few places, the fire broke out at different points in close proximity at the same time, which suggested the involvement of arsonists in the further spread of the fire. “The difference with other years were the weather conditions. Climate change, which yielded a historic and unprecedented heatwave, is here. There were very few days where the extreme weather was not combined with strong winds,” he added. In a long period of time, such record-breaking temperatures have not been registered by the meteorologists in Greece. The country saw temperatures peak to a 15-year high with the exception of islands in the Aegean and Ionian seas. UN calls for immediate measures to cut planet-heating emissions UN secretary general Antonio Guterres appealed for bold and immediate measures to cut the planet-heating emissions. He said, “The evidence is everywhere. Humanity has unleashed destruction. This must not inspire despair, but action.” Greece’s leading expert on atmospheric physics Prof Christos Zerefos said that the situation is likely to worsen every year. “All strategies will have to be reviewed (because of) the climate crisis,” he said. Annual mean temperatures are likely to increase by around 2C over the next 30 years, Zerefos said. WATCH | Greece wildfire in Rhode Islands forces tourists to flee “The mild winter has resulted in us losing half the water this year, reducing soil moisture and this creates a situation that favours the spread of forest fires. Forest ecosystems in Greece are among the most sensitive in the world. The forest ecosystem is essential. If we protect it there is hope it can regenerate,” 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

Greece minister holds ‘arsonists’ responsible for most of 667 wildfires

<p>An apartment block was hit by a Russian missile in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Friday (July 29) in which nine people, including two children, were injured, said Kyiv officials.<br />
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"Dnipro. Another terrorist attack," stated Sergiy Kruk, head of the Ukrainian State Emergency Service, on Telegram. "Currently, we know of 9 injured, including two children. Work continues,” he added. Earlier, Internal Affairs Minister Igor Klymenko reported "a Russian strike on a multistorey building in Dnipro", stating five people suffered injuries.<br />
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Regional governor Serhiy Lysak, taking to the Telegram messaging app, said that the injured were being treated at home. Dnipro Mayor Borys Filatov said that this was the third time the SBU security service building was targeted by Russia. The two buildings were empty - the residential building had no one inside it because it just got completed and units were being put up for sale.</p>

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<p>"There were two hits in Dnipro at about 8.30 p.m. (1730 GMT), Iskander missiles, according to preliminary information," said Lysak, while speaking on national television. "Part of the apartment building was destroyed. It was not even yet in use and there weren't many people there. A few people were trapped but are now out. The security service building is partially destroyed,” he added.</p>

<h2><strong>'Russian missile terror again'</strong></h2>

<p>In the videos shared on social media, smoke was seen billowing from the residential building's top floors, which were&nbsp;badly damaged. President Volodymyr Zelensky said, "Dnipro. Friday evening. A high-rise building and the Security Service of Ukraine's building were hit. Russian missile terror again".<br />
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"All necessary services are on site... We keep the situation under control. We will do everything to bring Russia to full punishment for aggression and terror against our people,” he added.<br />
<br />
On Friday, Russia said that two Ukrainian missiles were intercepted over its southern Rostov region, which was bordering Ukraine. It stated that the falling debris had wounded at least a dozen people in the city of Taganrog.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Russia is preparing to unleash an ‘avalanche’ of FPV Kamikaze drones on Ukraine</strong></p>

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<p>Russian regions, which are located on the border with Ukraine, witness regular drone strikes and shelling since the military campaign was launched by Moscow in February last year but they have rarely been targeted by missiles.</p>

<h2><strong>Kyiv using North Korean rockets to attack Russian forces</strong></h2>

<p>According to a report published by the Financial Times on Saturday (July 29), Ukrainian soldiers have been observed using North Korean rockets which they claim were seized by a "friendly" country and then delivered to Ukraine.<br />
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The defence ministry of Ukraine suggested that the arms were seized from the Russians, said the newspaper. North Korea has been accused by the United States of providing arms to Russia, which includes alleged shipments by sea, but no proof has so far emerged and no weapons of North Korea have been widely observed on the battlefields in Ukraine.<br />
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An apartment block was hit by a Russian missile in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Friday (July 29) in which nine people, including two children, were injured, said Kyiv officials.

An apartment block was hit by a Russian missile in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Friday (July 29) in which nine people, including two children, were injured, said Kyiv officials. "Dnipro. Another terrorist attack," stated Sergiy Kruk, head of the Ukrainian State Emergency Service, on Telegram. "Currently, we know of 9 injured, including two children. Work continues,” he added. Earlier, Internal Affairs Minister Igor Klymenko reported "a Russian strike on a multistorey building in Dnipro", stating five people suffered injuries. Regional governor Serhiy Lysak, taking to the Telegram messaging app, said that the injured were being treated at home. Dnipro Mayor Borys Filatov said that this was the third time the SBU security service building was targeted by Russia. The two buildings were empty - the residential building had no one inside it because it just got completed and units were being put up for sale. ALSO READ | Ukrainian forces advance southward, claim they have recaptured strategic village from Russians "There were two hits in Dnipro at about 8.30 p.m. (1730 GMT), Iskander missiles, according to preliminary information," said Lysak, while speaking on national television. "Part of the apartment building was destroyed. It was not even yet in use and there weren't many people there. A few people were trapped but are now out. The security service building is partially destroyed,” he added. 'Russian missile terror again' In the videos shared on social media, smoke was seen billowing from the residential building's top floors, which were badly damaged. President Volodymyr Zelensky said, "Dnipro. Friday evening. A high-rise building and the Security Service of Ukraine's building were hit. Russian missile terror again". "All necessary services are on site... We keep the situation under control. We will do everything to bring Russia to full punishment for aggression and terror against our people,” he added. On Friday, Russia said that two Ukrainian missiles were intercepted over its southern Rostov region, which was bordering Ukraine. It stated that the falling debris had wounded at least a dozen people in the city of Taganrog. WATCH | Russia is preparing to unleash an ‘avalanche’ of FPV Kamikaze drones on Ukraine Russian regions, which are located on the border with Ukraine, witness regular drone strikes and shelling since the military campaign was launched by Moscow in February last year but they have rarely been targeted by missiles. Kyiv using North Korean rockets to attack Russian forces According to a report published by the Financial Times on Saturday (July 29), Ukrainian soldiers have been observed using North Korean rockets which they claim were seized by a "friendly" country and then delivered to Ukraine. The defence ministry of Ukraine suggested that the arms were seized from the Russians, said the newspaper. North Korea has been accused by the United States of providing arms to Russia, which includes alleged shipments by sea, but no proof has so far emerged and no weapons of North Korea have been widely observed on the battlefields in Ukraine. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, 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

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<p>United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken extended steadfast support to Niger's ousted leader Mohamed Bazoum Washington, and gave a warning to those detaining him that "hundreds of millions of dollars of assistance" was at risk, said the State Department on Friday (July 28).<br />
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Binken, who was completing a multi-nation Pacific tour, called Bazoum for the second time in a few days to offer America's "unflagging support" after the leader was detained in a military coup, said department spokesman Matt Miller in a statement.<br />
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In another call to former Nigerien leader Mahamadou Issoufou, concern was expressed by Blinken over the ongoing detention of Bazoum and that "negotiations to ensure constitutional order in Niger were at an impasse."</p>

<p>He said to Issoufou that he "regretted that those detaining Bazoum were threatening years of successful co-operation and hundreds of millions of dollars of assistance" to Niamey, and asked Issoufou to continue working on behalf of Bazoum, Miller said.</p>

<p>Washington had already stated that it may cease security and other co-operation with Niger, where as of now 1,000 US troops are stationed.</p>

<p>Blinken also held talks with French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna regarding the situation in Niger, emphasising the "urgency of efforts to restore constitutional order" in the militant-hit West African nation.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/niger-state-tv-names-new-leader-as-general-abdourahamane-tchiani-620275">Niger general Abdourahamane Tiani declares himself president on state TV</a></p>

<h2><strong>Macron to chair defence meeting on Niger coup</strong></h2>

<p>On Saturday, French President Emmanuel Macron will chair a defence meeting on the Niger coup, said the presidency, after a powerful general announced himself the new leader.<br />
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There are some 1,500 troops of former colonial master France in the West African nation, which is among its last allies in the Sahel region after the French forces had withdrawn their troop earlier this year from neighbouring country Mali.<br />
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The putschists have been condemned by Macron "in the strongest possible terms" for deposing Mohamed Bazoum on Wednesday (July 26).</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;What triggered soldiers in Niger to declare a 'COUP'?</strong></p>

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<p>"This coup is completely illegitimate and profoundly dangerous, for Nigeriens, for Niger and for the whole region," Macron stated, while also calling for the release of Bazoum and "the restoration of constitutional order".<br />
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After Mali and Burkina Faso, Niger has become the third nation in the Sahel which has been undermined by militant attacks related to Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group.</p>

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United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken extended steadfast support to Niger's ousted leader Mohamed Bazoum Washington, and gave a warning to those detaining him that "hundreds of millions of dollars of assistance" was at risk, said the State Department on Friday (July 28).

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken extended steadfast support to Niger's ousted leader Mohamed Bazoum Washington, and gave a warning to those detaining him that "hundreds of millions of dollars of assistance" was at risk, said the State Department on Friday (July 28). Binken, who was completing a multi-nation Pacific tour, called Bazoum for the second time in a few days to offer America's "unflagging support" after the leader was detained in a military coup, said department spokesman Matt Miller in a statement. In another call to former Nigerien leader Mahamadou Issoufou, concern was expressed by Blinken over the ongoing detention of Bazoum and that "negotiations to ensure constitutional order in Niger were at an impasse." He said to Issoufou that he "regretted that those detaining Bazoum were threatening years of successful co-operation and hundreds of millions of dollars of assistance" to Niamey, and asked Issoufou to continue working on behalf of Bazoum, Miller said. Washington had already stated that it may cease security and other co-operation with Niger, where as of now 1,000 US troops are stationed. Blinken also held talks with French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna regarding the situation in Niger, emphasising the "urgency of efforts to restore constitutional order" in the militant-hit West African nation. ALSO READ | Niger general Abdourahamane Tiani declares himself president on state TV Macron to chair defence meeting on Niger coup On Saturday, French President Emmanuel Macron will chair a defence meeting on the Niger coup, said the presidency, after a powerful general announced himself the new leader. There are some 1,500 troops of former colonial master France in the West African nation, which is among its last allies in the Sahel region after the French forces had withdrawn their troop earlier this year from neighbouring country Mali. The putschists have been condemned by Macron "in the strongest possible terms" for deposing Mohamed Bazoum on Wednesday (July 26). WATCH | What triggered soldiers in Niger to declare a 'COUP'? "This coup is completely illegitimate and profoundly dangerous, for Nigeriens, for Niger and for the whole region," Macron stated, while also calling for the release of Bazoum and "the restoration of constitutional order". After Mali and Burkina Faso, Niger has become the third nation in the Sahel which has been undermined by militant attacks related to Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group. (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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Succulents are considered the fish of the plant world which need the least maintenance. These little desert plants love the sun and are quite content to be left on their own. 


The most-seasoned plant killers will fail to kill a cactus which is highly low-maintenance. They remain happy in pots, survive in drought and enjoy the sun. 



They are a magical and beautiful variety of plants which do not need water or soil to grow. These plants can just be hung in the air using a thread and can survive easily. 


4. Zz plant (a.k.a. Zamioculcas Zamifolia) Cool name! 

This plant with such a cool name is an easy maintenance that doesn’t need much of your attention. Place it next to your window and let it receive little indirect light. It doesn’t even need daily watering. 




This plant needs complete sun to grow properly. It should be watered sparingly and overwatering needs to be avoided to avoid root rot. 

The snake plant is called the perfect house plant. The plant survives drought and low light and filters the air in your home. NASA claims that the plant is capable of removing toxins like formaldehyde and benzene from the air. 


The last but the best among the bunch of hardy plants. Rubber plants need to be kept moderately moist and provided with bright light. These plants live on for years without much hassle. 

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<p>An ex-employee of Byju's posted a tearful video stating that the Indian ed-tech company has been pressurising her to resign and threatened to not pay her salary beyond August 1 if she fails to resign.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Akansha Khemka, , who has been laid off recently, was employed as an academic specialist with the Indian unicorn.</p>

<p>In the video that has gone viral, Khemka said she is the sole breadwinner of the family and if all her dues are not cleared by the company, it would drive her to commit suicide. The woman worked for the startup for around a year and a half.</p>

<p>In the video posted on LinkedIn on July 26, a tearful Khemka stated, "I was abruptly told in a meeting that I have to quit the company by July 28 or else I won't get my salary on August 1. They'll need around 30-35 more days. I am the only earning member in the family, my husband is unwell, I have loans to repay, how will I survive if they don't release my salary on the first?"</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-government-orders-probe-of-byjus-account-books-reports-614305">Indian government orders probe into Byju’s account books: Reports</a></p>

<p>She said that when her termination was announced during the meeting, her manager said that she had been laid off because of her behaviour and performance. However, when Khemka spoke to HR, she was informed that it was not the reason why she was being fired.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Byju's had also promised variable pay, and I took loans for my family accordingly, but the company never paid up and now the vendors are after me. Where do I go? How will I eat?" Khemka stated in the video.</p>

<h2><strong>Not even a month's notice given</strong></h2>

<p>She also stated that if she was given at least a month's notice by the company, she would have been able to find another job and not be left in the lurch by the end of the month.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking about the purpose of posting the video, Khemka stated that if the video gets a better reach, it can help in creating pressure on the company to clear her salary and her other dues.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I have not taken a single day's leave in this company. I want my salary, I want my variable pay, I want to encash my paid leaves and I want my PF payments cleared. Unless the company releases the money, I will not be able to feed my family and in this condition, and may have to eventually commit suicide," she said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She appealed to India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi for help. "The Indian government makes statements on justice abroad, at least ensure that the people of your country are given justice. Byju's is taking money from parents and not allocating classes to them, employees are being laid off without any notice," she stated.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Gravitas: Is Byju's story a lesson for Indian start-ups? | Story of Byju Raveendran</strong></p>

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<p>Talking about the problem that social media is filled with complaints from parents, especially regarding refunds, Khemka said, "They burned through all the parents' money. Every time there's a meeting, parents keep demanding their money back. Why is this happening? Byju's has been eating away everybody's money. What they are doing with parents and employees is fraud."</p>

<p>She further requested other professionals not to join Byju's. "Do whatever you want in life, teach wherever, do not get a job at Byju's and ruin your lives. I ruined 1.5 years of my life here," she said.&nbsp;</p>

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An ex-employee of Byju's posted a tearful video stating that the Indian ed-tech company has been pressurising her to resign and threatened to not pay her salary beyond August 1 if she fails to resign.

An ex-employee of Byju's posted a tearful video stating that the Indian ed-tech company has been pressurising her to resign and threatened to not pay her salary beyond August 1 if she fails to resign. Akansha Khemka, , who has been laid off recently, was employed as an academic specialist with the Indian unicorn. In the video that has gone viral, Khemka said she is the sole breadwinner of the family and if all her dues are not cleared by the company, it would drive her to commit suicide. The woman worked for the startup for around a year and a half. In the video posted on LinkedIn on July 26, a tearful Khemka stated, "I was abruptly told in a meeting that I have to quit the company by July 28 or else I won't get my salary on August 1. They'll need around 30-35 more days. I am the only earning member in the family, my husband is unwell, I have loans to repay, how will I survive if they don't release my salary on the first?" ALSO READ | Indian government orders probe into Byju’s account books: Reports She said that when her termination was announced during the meeting, her manager said that she had been laid off because of her behaviour and performance. However, when Khemka spoke to HR, she was informed that it was not the reason why she was being fired. "Byju's had also promised variable pay, and I took loans for my family accordingly, but the company never paid up and now the vendors are after me. Where do I go? How will I eat?" Khemka stated in the video. Not even a month's notice given She also stated that if she was given at least a month's notice by the company, she would have been able to find another job and not be left in the lurch by the end of the month. Speaking about the purpose of posting the video, Khemka stated that if the video gets a better reach, it can help in creating pressure on the company to clear her salary and her other dues. "I have not taken a single day's leave in this company. I want my salary, I want my variable pay, I want to encash my paid leaves and I want my PF payments cleared. Unless the company releases the money, I will not be able to feed my family and in this condition, and may have to eventually commit suicide," she said. She appealed to India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi for help. "The Indian government makes statements on justice abroad, at least ensure that the people of your country are given justice. Byju's is taking money from parents and not allocating classes to them, employees are being laid off without any notice," she stated. WATCH | Gravitas: Is Byju's story a lesson for Indian start-ups? | Story of Byju Raveendran Talking about the problem that social media is filled with complaints from parents, especially regarding refunds, Khemka said, "They burned through all the parents' money. Every time there's a meeting, parents keep demanding their money back. Why is this happening? Byju's has been eating away everybody's money. What they are doing with parents and employees is fraud." She further requested other professionals not to join Byju's. "Do whatever you want in life, teach wherever, do not get a job at Byju's and ruin your lives. I ruined 1.5 years of my life here," she 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>In a bizarre incident, a woman in the Netherlands was left shocked when an AK-47 was delivered to her home after it was purchased by her eight-year-old son on the dark web without her knowledge. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking to Euronews, human resources expert Barbara Gemen talked about how her son got involved in cyber crime at a very young age. She stated that her son had been spending a lot of time behind the computer and indulged in hacking at the age of eight.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"He started ordering things on the Internet without paying," said Gemen. She added that while the purchases made by her son from the dark web started with small things like "free" pizza, slowly they became more horrifying.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per the media outlet, the parent stated that incomprehensible code phrases were being used by her son such as "Pitt is coming to our place" whenever she would enter a room to mask his dealings which he carried out with illicit actors via online games. She added that her son was used by the hackers to launder money for others as well.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/over-100000-hacked-chatgpt-accounts-sold-on-dark-web-india-pak-top-the-list-607764">Over 100,000 hacked ChatGPT accounts sold on dark web, India, Pak top the list</a></p>

<p>However, she didn't realise the intensity of the situation till an AK-47 gun was delivered to her doorstep.</p>

<p>"I think he spent a month figuring out how to order the gun and have it shipped to our home," recalled Gemen, adding that the gun was routed by her son from Poland to Bulgaria so as to avoid customs.</p>

<p>"He opened it and he was really, really excited that he managed to get a gun delivered to our home. I was completely shocked. I immediately decided to do things differently at home," she said.</p>

<h2><strong>Gun handed over to police, no legal action taken</strong></h2>

<p>Gemen, speaking to Euronews, said that the gun was handed over by her to the local police department and the authorities did not take any legal action was taken against her child. She added that there was also a change in her son's personality.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"He started to wake up at night to sit behind a computer and he was really stressed. And that's when we find out he was working with a group of international hackers," she stated.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Netherlands: 8-year-old child buys AK-47 on dark web</strong></p>

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<p>Law enforcement was contacted by Gemen for advice, however, she alleged that her concern was dismissed as an "exaggeration". She said that after that she decided to train herself in cybersecurity and became a Cyber Special Volunteer with the Dutch Police.</p>

<p>"It's so easy these days because a lot of kids have laptops and cell phones and you can basically do a hack with a few clicks. It's a quite big issue to prevent young people from hacking. They often don't know what's legal or what's illegal," Gemen said.&nbsp;</p>

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In a bizarre incident, a woman in the Netherlands was left shocked when an AK-47 was delivered to her home after it was purchased by her eight-year-old son on the dark web without her knowledge.

In a bizarre incident, a woman in the Netherlands was left shocked when an AK-47 was delivered to her home after it was purchased by her eight-year-old son on the dark web without her knowledge. Speaking to Euronews, human resources expert Barbara Gemen talked about how her son got involved in cyber crime at a very young age. She stated that her son had been spending a lot of time behind the computer and indulged in hacking at the age of eight. "He started ordering things on the Internet without paying," said Gemen. She added that while the purchases made by her son from the dark web started with small things like "free" pizza, slowly they became more horrifying. As per the media outlet, the parent stated that incomprehensible code phrases were being used by her son such as "Pitt is coming to our place" whenever she would enter a room to mask his dealings which he carried out with illicit actors via online games. She added that her son was used by the hackers to launder money for others as well. ALSO READ | Over 100,000 hacked ChatGPT accounts sold on dark web, India, Pak top the list However, she didn't realise the intensity of the situation till an AK-47 gun was delivered to her doorstep. "I think he spent a month figuring out how to order the gun and have it shipped to our home," recalled Gemen, adding that the gun was routed by her son from Poland to Bulgaria so as to avoid customs. "He opened it and he was really, really excited that he managed to get a gun delivered to our home. I was completely shocked. I immediately decided to do things differently at home," she said. Gun handed over to police, no legal action taken Gemen, speaking to Euronews, said that the gun was handed over by her to the local police department and the authorities did not take any legal action was taken against her child. She added that there was also a change in her son's personality. "He started to wake up at night to sit behind a computer and he was really stressed. And that's when we find out he was working with a group of international hackers," she stated. WATCH | Netherlands: 8-year-old child buys AK-47 on dark web Law enforcement was contacted by Gemen for advice, however, she alleged that her concern was dismissed as an "exaggeration". She said that after that she decided to train herself in cybersecurity and became a Cyber Special Volunteer with the Dutch Police. "It's so easy these days because a lot of kids have laptops and cell phones and you can basically do a hack with a few clicks. It's a quite big issue to prevent young people from hacking. They often don't know what's legal or what's illegal," Gemen 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>In a breakthrough, researchers at the University of Leeds have developed a tiny robot which can travel deep into the lungs and has the ability to detect the first signs of cancer. The ultra-soft tentacle, which measures only 2 millimetres in diameter and is controlled by magnets, will be able to reach some of the smallest bronchial tubes and can bring a major transformation in the treatment of lung cancer.</p>

<p>The study paves the way for a more tailored, accurate and far less invasive approach to treatment and was developed by scientists, engineers, and clinicians based at the STORM Lab in Leeds.</p>

<h2><strong>Less tissue damage, better accuracy</strong></h2>

<p>The magnetic tentacle robot was tested by the researchers on the lungs of a cadaver and it was discovered that it can travel 37 per cent deeper in comparison to the standard equipment and with less tissue damage.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/breast-cancer-drug-slashes-risk-of-recurrence-by-25-a-game-changer-in-fight-against-the-disease-600156">Breast cancer drug slashes risk of recurrence by 25 pc, a game-changer in fight against the disease</a></p>

<p>The results of the investigations, which were carried out using the funds of the European Research Council, were published in Nature Engineering Communications on Thursday (July 27).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Director of the STORM Lab and research supervisor Professor Pietro Valdastri said: “This is a really exciting development. This new approach has the advantage of being specific to the anatomy, softer than the anatomy, and fully-shape controllable via magnetics. These three main features have the potential to revolutionize navigation inside the body.”&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Robots to pave way for less invasive treatment</strong></h2>

<p>The magnetic tentacle robot, while improving navigation within the lungs during biopsies, can also pave the way for far less invasive treatment by permitting clinicians to target only malicious cells and allow healthy organs and tissue to continue normal function.</p>

<p>Report’s co-author Dr Giovanni Pittiglio, who carried out the research while completing his PhD at the University of Leeds’s School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, said, “Our goal was, and is, to bring curative aid with minimal pain for the patient."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Hope on Horizon for cancer patients?</strong></p>

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<p>“Remote magnetic actuation enabled us to do this using ultra-soft tentacles which can reach deeper while shaping to the anatomy and reducing trauma," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The team will now get involved in collecting all the data which will permit them to start human trials.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The paper’s lead author Zaneta Koszowska, who is a researcher at the University of Leeds School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, stated, “This is a significant contribution to the field of magnetically controlled robotics. Our findings show that diagnostic procedures with a camera, as well as full surgical procedures, can be performed in small anatomical spaces.”</p>

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In a breakthrough, researchers at the University of Leeds have developed a tiny robot which can travel deep into the lungs and has the ability to detect the first signs of cancer.

In a breakthrough, researchers at the University of Leeds have developed a tiny robot which can travel deep into the lungs and has the ability to detect the first signs of cancer. The ultra-soft tentacle, which measures only 2 millimetres in diameter and is controlled by magnets, will be able to reach some of the smallest bronchial tubes and can bring a major transformation in the treatment of lung cancer. The study paves the way for a more tailored, accurate and far less invasive approach to treatment and was developed by scientists, engineers, and clinicians based at the STORM Lab in Leeds. Less tissue damage, better accuracy The magnetic tentacle robot was tested by the researchers on the lungs of a cadaver and it was discovered that it can travel 37 per cent deeper in comparison to the standard equipment and with less tissue damage. ALSO READ | Breast cancer drug slashes risk of recurrence by 25 pc, a game-changer in fight against the disease The results of the investigations, which were carried out using the funds of the European Research Council, were published in Nature Engineering Communications on Thursday (July 27). Director of the STORM Lab and research supervisor Professor Pietro Valdastri said: “This is a really exciting development. This new approach has the advantage of being specific to the anatomy, softer than the anatomy, and fully-shape controllable via magnetics. These three main features have the potential to revolutionize navigation inside the body.” Robots to pave way for less invasive treatment The magnetic tentacle robot, while improving navigation within the lungs during biopsies, can also pave the way for far less invasive treatment by permitting clinicians to target only malicious cells and allow healthy organs and tissue to continue normal function. Report’s co-author Dr Giovanni Pittiglio, who carried out the research while completing his PhD at the University of Leeds’s School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, said, “Our goal was, and is, to bring curative aid with minimal pain for the patient." WATCH | Hope on Horizon for cancer patients? “Remote magnetic actuation enabled us to do this using ultra-soft tentacles which can reach deeper while shaping to the anatomy and reducing trauma," he added. The team will now get involved in collecting all the data which will permit them to start human trials. The paper’s lead author Zaneta Koszowska, who is a researcher at the University of Leeds School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, stated, “This is a significant contribution to the field of magnetically controlled robotics. Our findings show that diagnostic procedures with a camera, as well as full surgical procedures, can be performed in small anatomical spaces.” 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 high-profile lawsuit which was filed by a woman in California claiming that the tuna products of Subway contained ingredients other than tuna was dismissed.</p>

<p>The chain, which has around 37,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries, and the lawsuit's plaintiff Nilima Amin have "come to agreement regarding dismissing the case with prejudice," which means the issues can not be brought again, as per court records.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Subway said that the decision of US District Judge Jon Tigar to dismiss the case on Thursday (July 27) was welcomed by them.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Later, a California-based judge will rule on Subway's request that the lawyers of Amin be sanctioned for bringing a frivolous class action.</p>

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<p>"Subway serves 100% real, wild-caught tuna," said the chain in a statement. "The lawsuit and the plaintiff's meritless claims, which have always lacked any supporting evidence, resulted in the spread of harmful misinformation and caused damage to Subway franchisees and the brand," it added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Amin's lawyers did not immediately respond to requests for comment made by Reuters news agency.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Ordered&nbsp;Subway tuna products more than 100 times before lawsuit</strong></h2>

<p>Amin had stated that she had ordered Subway tuna products more than 100 times before filing a lawsuit against it in January 2021, making a claim that its tuna sandwiches, wraps and salads included other fish species, chicken, pork and cattle, and did not have any tuna at all.</p>

<p>In May, she requested to end the lawsuit because she became pregnant, and was experiencing "severe" morning sickness and "debilitating" conditions which made it impossible for her to fulfil her roles as a plaintiff.</p>

<p>This prompted Subway to demand sanctions, stating that the proposed exit of Amin reflected her lawyers' realisation it would not pay a "windfall settlement" in their "high-profile shakedown."</p>

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<p>Subway further faulted the "ever-changing" theories of Amin to debunk its claim which claimed that its tuna products were "100% tuna."</p>

<p>Amin's lawyers, while opposing sanctions, said she had a "good faith, non-frivolous basis based on testing and evidence that there was something amiss" with Subway tuna.</p>

<p>Last July, Tigar allowed the continuation of the case but rejected the claim of Amin that tuna was the only acceptable ingredient, calling it a "fact of life" &nbsp;that other ingredients like mayonnaise were okay.</p>

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A high-profile lawsuit which was filed by a woman in California claiming that the tuna products of Subway contained ingredients other than tuna was dismissed. The chain, which has around 37,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries, and the lawsuit's plaintiff Nilima Amin have "come to agreement regarding dismissing the case with prejudice," which means the issues can not be brought again, as per court records.

A high-profile lawsuit which was filed by a woman in California claiming that the tuna products of Subway contained ingredients other than tuna was dismissed. The chain, which has around 37,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries, and the lawsuit's plaintiff Nilima Amin have "come to agreement regarding dismissing the case with prejudice," which means the issues can not be brought again, as per court records. Subway said that the decision of US District Judge Jon Tigar to dismiss the case on Thursday (July 27) was welcomed by them. Later, a California-based judge will rule on Subway's request that the lawyers of Amin be sanctioned for bringing a frivolous class action. ALSO READ | Too soon? Subway's insensitive 'our subs don't implode' sign after Titan tragedy angers netizens "Subway serves 100% real, wild-caught tuna," said the chain in a statement. "The lawsuit and the plaintiff's meritless claims, which have always lacked any supporting evidence, resulted in the spread of harmful misinformation and caused damage to Subway franchisees and the brand," it added. Amin's lawyers did not immediately respond to requests for comment made by Reuters news agency. Ordered Subway tuna products more than 100 times before lawsuit Amin had stated that she had ordered Subway tuna products more than 100 times before filing a lawsuit against it in January 2021, making a claim that its tuna sandwiches, wraps and salads included other fish species, chicken, pork and cattle, and did not have any tuna at all. In May, she requested to end the lawsuit because she became pregnant, and was experiencing "severe" morning sickness and "debilitating" conditions which made it impossible for her to fulfil her roles as a plaintiff. This prompted Subway to demand sanctions, stating that the proposed exit of Amin reflected her lawyers' realisation it would not pay a "windfall settlement" in their "high-profile shakedown." WATCH | Subway: Our subs don't implode like Titan Subway further faulted the "ever-changing" theories of Amin to debunk its claim which claimed that its tuna products were "100% tuna." Amin's lawyers, while opposing sanctions, said she had a "good faith, non-frivolous basis based on testing and evidence that there was something amiss" with Subway tuna. Last July, Tigar allowed the continuation of the case but rejected the claim of Amin that tuna was the only acceptable ingredient, calling it a "fact of life" that other ingredients like mayonnaise were okay. (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>French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Sri Lanka this weekend, following his return from Papua New Guinea, reported Lankan news organisation News First on Thursday citing French media.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the reports, Macron will meet Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe during his visit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is going to be the first visit by a French president to Sri Lanka,&nbsp;although, Macron’s visit had not been officially announced. The French President will first travel to Vanuatu on July 27 before leaving for Papua New Guinea, reported News First.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape invited President Macron during a meeting in Port Moresby on June 5 with Walid Fouque, Special Adviser for Asia and the Pacific to President, according to Papua New Guinea Today.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Macron is scheduled to reach Port Moresby at 11 am on Friday.&nbsp;His visit includes a meeting with Governor-General Bob Dadae, and a one-on-one meeting with Prime Minister Marape, followed by a bilateral meeting and the signing of various agreements, reported Papua New Guinea Today.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Macron’s visit aims to strengthen the bilateral relations between France and Papua New Guinea.</p>

<p>Moreover, Macron is expected to return from Papua New Guinea on July 28 night to July 29 morning.&nbsp;</p>

<p>France is part of the group of countries that announced a common platform for talks among bilateral creditors to coordinate the restructuring of Sri Lanka’s debt, News First reported.</p>

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French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Sri Lanka this weekend, following his return from Papua New Guinea, reported Lankan news organisation News First on Thursday citing French media.

French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Sri Lanka this weekend, following his return from Papua New Guinea, reported Lankan news organisation News First on Thursday citing French media. According to the reports, Macron will meet Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe during his visit. It is going to be the first visit by a French president to Sri Lanka, although, Macron’s visit had not been officially announced. The French President will first travel to Vanuatu on July 27 before leaving for Papua New Guinea, reported News First. Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape invited President Macron during a meeting in Port Moresby on June 5 with Walid Fouque, Special Adviser for Asia and the Pacific to President, according to Papua New Guinea Today. Macron is scheduled to reach Port Moresby at 11 am on Friday. His visit includes a meeting with Governor-General Bob Dadae, and a one-on-one meeting with Prime Minister Marape, followed by a bilateral meeting and the signing of various agreements, reported Papua New Guinea Today. Macron’s visit aims to strengthen the bilateral relations between France and Papua New Guinea. Moreover, Macron is expected to return from Papua New Guinea on July 28 night to July 29 morning. France is part of the group of countries that announced a common platform for talks among bilateral creditors to coordinate the restructuring of Sri Lanka’s debt, News First reported. 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>Six people were killed and scores of others wounded in a bomb blast on Thursday (July 27) near the Sayeda Zeinab mausoleum, the most-visited Shiite pilgrimage site in Syria, said the interior ministry.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The blast took place south of Damascus just before the annual commemoration of Ashura, a time when the death of Prophet Mohammed's grandson Imam Hussein in the seventh-century battle is mourned by the Shiites.</p>

<p>Six deaths were recorded by the interior ministry, state news agency SANA reported, revising an earlier toll of five.</p>

<p>More than 20 people were wounded in the attack which the interior ministry said was a "terrorist bombing".</p>

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<p>A source at the nearby Al-Sadr hospital told AFP earlier that the facility had received 10 wounded after a car bombing near the shrine.</p>

<h2><strong>Explosion caused by bomb placed in taxi</strong></h2>

<p>State television reported that the explosion was caused by a "bomb placed in a taxi by unidentified people". &nbsp;</p>

<p>"We heard a huge blast and people began to run," said 39-year-old civil servant Ibrahim, while speaking to AFP. "Then ambulances arrived and security forces cordoned off the area," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He stated that the explosion took place "near a security building around 600 metres (yards) from the mausoleum of Sayeda Zeinab", who was Prophet Mohammed's granddaughter and the daughter of Imam Ali, a founding figure of Shiite Islam.</p>

<p>Security measures were tightened by the authorities around the mausoleum for the commemoration of the 10-day Ashura, the most important in Shiite Islam.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;First Iraqi PM to visit Syria since 2011</strong></p>

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<p>On Tuesday (July 25), an explosion took place in a car in the same area in which two civilians were wounded, a security official was quoted as saying by the official media.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the civil war of the country which erupted in 2011, the Sayeda Zeinab mausoleum was hit by several deadly bombings. Since then the mosque complex, featuring a gold dome and turquoise ceramics in the Iranian style, has been defended by Shiite militiamen, mostly Iraqi and Lebanese along with the army.</p>

<p>In recent years, the attacks have declined with some of the security measures relaxed.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Six people were killed and scores of others wounded in a bomb blast on Thursday (July 27) near the Sayeda Zeinab mausoleum, the most-visited Shiite pilgrimage site in Syria, said the interior ministry.

Six people were killed and scores of others wounded in a bomb blast on Thursday (July 27) near the Sayeda Zeinab mausoleum, the most-visited Shiite pilgrimage site in Syria, said the interior ministry. The blast took place south of Damascus just before the annual commemoration of Ashura, a time when the death of Prophet Mohammed's grandson Imam Hussein in the seventh-century battle is mourned by the Shiites. Six deaths were recorded by the interior ministry, state news agency SANA reported, revising an earlier toll of five. More than 20 people were wounded in the attack which the interior ministry said was a "terrorist bombing". ALSO READ | Russian fighter jets fire at US Reaper drone while flying over Syria A source at the nearby Al-Sadr hospital told AFP earlier that the facility had received 10 wounded after a car bombing near the shrine. Explosion caused by bomb placed in taxi State television reported that the explosion was caused by a "bomb placed in a taxi by unidentified people". "We heard a huge blast and people began to run," said 39-year-old civil servant Ibrahim, while speaking to AFP. "Then ambulances arrived and security forces cordoned off the area," he added. He stated that the explosion took place "near a security building around 600 metres (yards) from the mausoleum of Sayeda Zeinab", who was Prophet Mohammed's granddaughter and the daughter of Imam Ali, a founding figure of Shiite Islam. Security measures were tightened by the authorities around the mausoleum for the commemoration of the 10-day Ashura, the most important in Shiite Islam. WATCH | First Iraqi PM to visit Syria since 2011 On Tuesday (July 25), an explosion took place in a car in the same area in which two civilians were wounded, a security official was quoted as saying by the official media. During the civil war of the country which erupted in 2011, the Sayeda Zeinab mausoleum was hit by several deadly bombings. Since then the mosque complex, featuring a gold dome and turquoise ceramics in the Iranian style, has been defended by Shiite militiamen, mostly Iraqi and Lebanese along with the army. In recent years, the attacks have declined with some of the security measures relaxed. (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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