<p lang="en-US">In an unbelievable incident, four unidentified men robbed Rs 2,00,000 ( $2437 approx.) from a delivery agent and his associate at gunpoint inside the Pragati Maidan tunnel on Saturday in India's capital New Delhi.<br />
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The robbery took place when the two men were heading towards Gurugram in a cab where they had to deliver the money, said the police while speaking to news agency PTI.<br />
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The 1.5 km-long Pragati Maidan tunnel connects New Delhi with Noida and Sarai Kale Khan. The shocking daylight robbery was captured on CCTV.</p>

<h2 lang="en-US"><strong>CM demands LG's resignation</strong></h2>

<p lang="en-US">Reacting to the viral video, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal demanded the resignation of Lt Governor VK Saxena.<br />
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“LG should resign. Make way for someone who can provide safety and security to the people of Delhi. If Central govt is unable to make Delhi safe, hand it over to us. We will show u how to make a city safe for its citizens,” Kejriwal said.</p>

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<p lang="en-US">Deputy Commissioner of Police (New Delhi) Pranav Tayal said, "On Saturday, the victim working as a delivery agent at Omiya enterprises, Chandni Chowk filed a complaint at the Tilak Marg police station. He alleged that he along with his associate was going to Gurgaon to deliver a bag of cash."<br />
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“They hired an Ola cab from Lal Qila and when they entered the tunnel on the Ring Road, four people on two motorcycles waylaid their vehicle and took away their bag containing around Rs 2 lakh at gunpoint,” he added.</p>

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<p>The police have registered a case against the miscreants under IPC Sections 397 (robbery, or dacoity with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt) and 34 (common intention). The police stated that the complainants are being questioned, as well as their employer and other staffers to understand if it was an inside job.</p>

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In an unbelievable incident, four unidentified men robbed Rs 2,00,000 ( $2437 approx.) from a delivery agent and his associate at gunpoint inside the Pragati Maidan tunnel on Saturday in India's capital New Delhi.

In an unbelievable incident, four unidentified men robbed Rs 2,00,000 ( $2437 approx.) from a delivery agent and his associate at gunpoint inside the Pragati Maidan tunnel on Saturday in India's capital New Delhi. The robbery took place when the two men were heading towards Gurugram in a cab where they had to deliver the money, said the police while speaking to news agency PTI. The 1.5 km-long Pragati Maidan tunnel connects New Delhi with Noida and Sarai Kale Khan. The shocking daylight robbery was captured on CCTV. CM demands LG's resignation Reacting to the viral video, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal demanded the resignation of Lt Governor VK Saxena. “LG should resign. Make way for someone who can provide safety and security to the people of Delhi. If Central govt is unable to make Delhi safe, hand it over to us. We will show u how to make a city safe for its citizens,” Kejriwal said. ALSO READ | Daylight Rolex heist: Shocking smash-and-grab robbery at Tokyo luxury store Deputy Commissioner of Police (New Delhi) Pranav Tayal said, "On Saturday, the victim working as a delivery agent at Omiya enterprises, Chandni Chowk filed a complaint at the Tilak Marg police station. He alleged that he along with his associate was going to Gurgaon to deliver a bag of cash." “They hired an Ola cab from Lal Qila and when they entered the tunnel on the Ring Road, four people on two motorcycles waylaid their vehicle and took away their bag containing around Rs 2 lakh at gunpoint,” he added. #WATCH | A delivery agent and his associate were robbed at gunpoint of Rs 1.5 to Rs 2 lakh cash by a group of unknown assailants inside the Pragati Maidan Tunnel on June 24. Police registered a case and efforts are being made to apprehend the criminals: Delhi Police (CCTV… pic.twitter.com/WchQo2lXSj — ANI (@ANI) June 26, 2023 × The police have registered a case against the miscreants under IPC Sections 397 (robbery, or dacoity with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt) and 34 (common intention). The police stated that the complainants are being questioned, as well as their employer and other staffers to understand if it was an inside job. WATCH | Delhi experiences coolest May in 36 years | WION Climate Tracker "It's being investigated if the men were following the duo for a long time. We are also questioning the staff of the company to ascertain if it was an inside job,” said a police official, while speaking to NDTV. The incident took place a few days after Kejriwal, in reply to LG Saxena's letter about the law and order situation in Delhi, accused him of not solving the issue and passing the buck instead. CM Kejriwal tweeted, "Make way for someone who can provide safety n security to the people of Delhi. If Central govt is unable to make Delhi safe, hand it over to us. We will show u how to make a city safe for its citizens. [sic]" 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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A small potato-shaped island located in South Pacific, Nauru was once a colony of the German Empire and was called Pleasant Island. More than 10,000 people live on this 8.1 square mile island.  

This African island nation lies between Madagascar and Mozambique. The archipelago was created at the crossroads of various civilisations and is known for its history and diverse culture.  

A country, which is spread over an area of 10 square miles, Tuvalu is the world’s fourth smallest country. This Polynesian nation, located midway between Australia and Hawaii, has three reef islands and six true atolls.  

This country is a cluster of 33 tiny islands located in the central Pacific Ocean. When combined, the total area is around the size of New York City, however, the islands are spread out in such a way that it takes six hours to fly from the first island to the last.  

Abkhazia has all the characteristics that can define it as a country – borders, functioning government, ethnic population, national bank, own passports and military. However, it is looked upon as Georgia’s province, a country from which it fought for independence during the early 90s.




Guinea-Bissau is a country which very less people know about, and remains shadowed by its larger and more popular West African neighbour, Guinea. In 1973, after declaring its independence, the name of its capital, Bissau, was included in the name of the country to avoid confusion with Guinea.

An island archipelago, with active volcanoes, beautiful scenery and uncommon Melanesian culture, Vanuatu is located west of Fiji. The country has 13 larger islands and 70 smaller ones. Since it has a volcanic origin, the islands are mountainous and have rain forests.  

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<p lang="en-US">British ufologist John Mooner recently clicked eerie images of a foreign airborne object which he claimed to be among the 'definitive evidence' of the fact that “we are not alone.”<br />
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The unidentified flying object was clicked by Mooner while it was hovering over an English countryside in Devon which he claimed was an “alien flying saucer.”<br />
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“A glint of light instantly caught my eye as something metallic-looking came out from a cloud,” said Mooner, while speaking to The Mirror.</p>

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<p lang="en-US">He added that the bizarre object had a “force field emanating around it” as he quickly snapped some pictures of it with his digital camera. “I was completely gobsmacked by what I was seeing,” said Mooner, who had earlier claimed that he was abducted by aliens.</p>

<h2 lang="en-US"><strong>Hollywood-esque sci-fi spacecraft</strong></h2>

<p lang="en-US">“It was unmistakably a flying saucer with two black rectangular windows on the dome portion of the craft and four black openings along the bottom part of its structure,” he said.<br />
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When seen closely, the blurry unidentified object, which Mooner said sped off in the clouds at a speed of 1,000 miles per hour, can vaguely appear similar to a Hollywood-esque sci-fi spacecraft.<br />
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“I was so excited, I continued to monitor the area with the hope of sighting this incredible craft once again. Then, minutes later, I actually got the chance to see it again when it swiftly shot out from the cloud,” said the UFO hunter.<br />
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“This time, however, I only captured the underside of the anomalous saucer craft,” he added. This sighting of the unidentified object is “definitive evidence” for Mooner which proves that our planet is being visited by aliens on a routine basis.</p>

<p lang="en-US"><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;'UFO Panel' by NASA explains mysterious sightings for the first time</strong></p>

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<h2 lang="en-US"><strong>'Aliens with good intentions'</strong></h2>

<p lang="en-US">“This is absolutely genuine. The alien presence is real. We are not alone,” he stated. Mooner added that an “alien craft” was also spotted by him at the Torbay airshow this month, surmising that aliens must be having some base in the English Channel. He stated that he feels they “only have good intentions and watch over us.”<br />
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This is not the first time such kind of proof has emerged claiming that foreign creatures are visiting Earth. Often footage of suspected UFOs emerges, sometimes it is an “alien landing” in Las Vegas or a sighting at a California military base or even an unexplained object spotted in the sky during the coronation of King Charles III in May.<br />
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Even as some continue to claim that aliens exist, NASA has clearly stated among the 800-some sightings that took place in three decades, only 2 to 5 per cent were actually “anomalous.”&nbsp;</p>

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British ufologist John Mooner recently clicked eerie images of a foreign airborne object which he claimed to be among the 'definitive evidence' of the fact that “we are not alone.

British ufologist John Mooner recently clicked eerie images of a foreign airborne object which he claimed to be among the 'definitive evidence' of the fact that “we are not alone.” The unidentified flying object was clicked by Mooner while it was hovering over an English countryside in Devon which he claimed was an “alien flying saucer.” “A glint of light instantly caught my eye as something metallic-looking came out from a cloud,” said Mooner, while speaking to The Mirror. ALSO READ | NASA terms 'UFO sighting' in Las Vegas a 'bright meteor', but cops hope to trace aliens He added that the bizarre object had a “force field emanating around it” as he quickly snapped some pictures of it with his digital camera. “I was completely gobsmacked by what I was seeing,” said Mooner, who had earlier claimed that he was abducted by aliens. Hollywood-esque sci-fi spacecraft “It was unmistakably a flying saucer with two black rectangular windows on the dome portion of the craft and four black openings along the bottom part of its structure,” he said. When seen closely, the blurry unidentified object, which Mooner said sped off in the clouds at a speed of 1,000 miles per hour, can vaguely appear similar to a Hollywood-esque sci-fi spacecraft. “I was so excited, I continued to monitor the area with the hope of sighting this incredible craft once again. Then, minutes later, I actually got the chance to see it again when it swiftly shot out from the cloud,” said the UFO hunter. “This time, however, I only captured the underside of the anomalous saucer craft,” he added. This sighting of the unidentified object is “definitive evidence” for Mooner which proves that our planet is being visited by aliens on a routine basis. WATCH | 'UFO Panel' by NASA explains mysterious sightings for the first time 'Aliens with good intentions' “This is absolutely genuine. The alien presence is real. We are not alone,” he stated. Mooner added that an “alien craft” was also spotted by him at the Torbay airshow this month, surmising that aliens must be having some base in the English Channel. He stated that he feels they “only have good intentions and watch over us.” This is not the first time such kind of proof has emerged claiming that foreign creatures are visiting Earth. Often footage of suspected UFOs emerges, sometimes it is an “alien landing” in Las Vegas or a sighting at a California military base or even an unexplained object spotted in the sky during the coronation of King Charles III in May. Even as some continue to claim that aliens exist, NASA has clearly stated among the 800-some sightings that took place in three decades, only 2 to 5 per cent were actually “anomalous.” 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 lang="en-US">Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a productive meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi during his state visit to Egypt. The two leaders discussed ways to further deepen the relationship between the two countries during bilateral talks. PM Modi talked about trade and investment, defence and security, renewable energy, culture and people-to-people ties with President Sisi.<br />
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The two countries signed an agreement for elevating the bilateral relationship to a "Strategic Partnership".<br />
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Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi tweeted, “PM Narendra Modi held a productive meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in Cairo on 25th June. The leaders discussed ways to further deepen the two countries' partnership, including trade &amp; investment, defence &amp; security, renewable energy, cultural and people-to-people ties. An agreement to elevate the bilateral relationship to a "Strategic Partnership" was signed by the leaders. Three MoUs in the fields of Agriculture, Archaeology &amp; Antiquities and Competition Law were also signed."</p>

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PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> held a productive meeting with President <a href="https://twitter.com/AlsisiOfficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AlsisiOfficial</a> in Cairo on 25 June 2023<br />
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<h2><strong>PM visits&nbsp;Al-Hakim Mosque,&nbsp;Pyramids of Giza</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile PM Modi, after visiting the Al-Hakim Mosque, tweeted, “Honored to visit the historic Al-Hakim Mosque in Cairo. It's a profound testament to Egypt's rich heritage and culture.”</p>

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<p>The prime minister, during his State Visit, also went on a tour of the Pyramids of Giza in Cairo, Egypt.</p>

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<h2><strong>PM Modi conferred with 'Order of Nile'</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier in the day, the Indian prime minister was conferred with the 'Order of Nile', which is the highest civilian honour of Egypt, on Sunday. The&nbsp;Indian leader was conferred&nbsp;the rare gesture by Egyptian President&nbsp;El-Sisi&nbsp;as a mark of reflection of deepening India-Egypt ties.</p>

<p>Appreciating the success of the visit, Indian Home Minister Amit Shah tweeted, “The epic success of PM Narendra Modi as a statesman of global aura is now adorned with another honour as Egypt bestows its highest state honour, 'The Order of Nile Award,' on PM Modi. Narendra Modi is the only Indian PM to receive a maximum number of such awards from other countries.”</p>

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<p>The Indian prime minister is on a state visit to Egypt from June 24-25. PM Modi on Sunday also went to the Heliopolis War Grave Cemetery in Egypt, where he paid tribute to Indian soldiers who lost their lives during the First World War.</p>

<p>The prime minister's official visit to Egypt comes months after President El-Sisi came to India as the chief guest of Republic Day celebrations in January. On Saturday, PM Modi and his Egyptian counterpart Mostafa Madbouly held a round-table meeting in Cairo.</p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a productive meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi during his state visit to Egypt. The two leaders discussed ways to further deepen the relationship between the two countries during bilateral talks.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a productive meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi during his state visit to Egypt. The two leaders discussed ways to further deepen the relationship between the two countries during bilateral talks. PM Modi talked about trade and investment, defence and security, renewable energy, culture and people-to-people ties with President Sisi. The two countries signed an agreement for elevating the bilateral relationship to a "Strategic Partnership". Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi tweeted, “PM Narendra Modi held a productive meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in Cairo on 25th June. The leaders discussed ways to further deepen the two countries' partnership, including trade & investment, defence & security, renewable energy, cultural and people-to-people ties. An agreement to elevate the bilateral relationship to a "Strategic Partnership" was signed by the leaders. Three MoUs in the fields of Agriculture, Archaeology & Antiquities and Competition Law were also signed." Synergising 🇮🇳-🇪🇬 multifaceted ties PM @narendramodi held a productive meeting with President @AlsisiOfficial in Cairo on 25 June 2023 The leaders discussed ways to further deepen the partnership between the two countries, including in trade & investment, defence & security,… pic.twitter.com/RRAKmIKrho — Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) June 25, 2023 × PM visits Al-Hakim Mosque, Pyramids of Giza Meanwhile PM Modi, after visiting the Al-Hakim Mosque, tweeted, “Honored to visit the historic Al-Hakim Mosque in Cairo. It's a profound testament to Egypt's rich heritage and culture.” Honored to visit the historic Al-Hakim Mosque in Cairo. It's a profound testament to Egypt's rich heritage and culture. pic.twitter.com/4VgzkagHcB — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 25, 2023 × The prime minister, during his State Visit, also went on a tour of the Pyramids of Giza in Cairo, Egypt. #WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the Pyramids of Giza in Cairo, Egypt. pic.twitter.com/hX94SGpQDZ — ANI (@ANI) June 25, 2023 × PM Modi conferred with 'Order of Nile' Earlier in the day, the Indian prime minister was conferred with the 'Order of Nile', which is the highest civilian honour of Egypt, on Sunday. The Indian leader was conferred the rare gesture by Egyptian President El-Sisi as a mark of reflection of deepening India-Egypt ties. Appreciating the success of the visit, Indian Home Minister Amit Shah tweeted, “The epic success of PM Narendra Modi as a statesman of global aura is now adorned with another honour as Egypt bestows its highest state honour, 'The Order of Nile Award,' on PM Modi. Narendra Modi is the only Indian PM to receive a maximum number of such awards from other countries.” The epic success of PM @narendramodi Ji as a statesman of global aura is now adorned with another honor as Egypt bestows its highest state honor, 'The Order of Nile Award,' on Modi Ji. Modi Ji is the only Indian PM to receive a maximum number of such awards from other countries. pic.twitter.com/a0mtSvv3iY — Amit Shah (@AmitShah) June 25, 2023 × The Indian prime minister is on a state visit to Egypt from June 24-25. PM Modi on Sunday also went to the Heliopolis War Grave Cemetery in Egypt, where he paid tribute to Indian soldiers who lost their lives during the First World War. The prime minister's official visit to Egypt comes months after President El-Sisi came to India as the chief guest of Republic Day celebrations in January. On Saturday, PM Modi and his Egyptian counterpart Mostafa Madbouly held a round-table meeting in Cairo. (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 lang="en-US">A tinge of red and pink hue has been observed in the snow by the people residing in Utah, which in turn is making the mountains appear colourful. This natural phenomenon, which is making the mountains look pretty has been nicknamed “watermelon snow”.</p>

<h2 lang="en-US"><strong>What is watermelon snow?</strong></h2>

<p lang="en-US">According to experts, this natural phenomenon occurs normally across all mountainous locations in the world. One may feel that the colour of snow is actually changing, however, the colourful hue is a result of the green algae bloom which thrives in cold, snowy environments, as per Scott Hotaling, an assistant professor at Utah State University’s watershed sciences department.</p>

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<p lang="en-US">The species of algae which is making Utah's snow colourful is called Chlamydomonas nivalis.<br />
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Hotaling said that although the snow appears red in Utah, which is the most common colour that appears in the phenomenon, there are different types of algae which live on snow and ice and can turn the usually white frozen precipitation into various types of colours like purple, green and orange.<br />
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“(The algae is) normally in this kind of dormant cyst form, and when there’s enough meltwater in the snowpack and enough nutrients, like during spring, that cyst form is triggered out of dormancy,” Hotaling said while speaking to CNN.<br />
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“It has this little flagella that can swim through the snowpack to the surface, (where it) experiences a lot of solar radiation and it blooms. That bloom is a sign of the algae’s reproductive stage, during which there’s a secondary pigment that’s created which darkens the algae’s cells, he added.<br />
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This pigment blocks the ultraviolet rays which protect the cells of algae from solar radiation.</p>

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<p lang="en-US">"The snow algae produce a pigment that basically darkens their cells, and it acts as both a protection against UV, so it protects their DNA and other aspects of their organelles from damage because they're in such a bright place," Hotaling explained, while speaking to KTVX-TV.<br />
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"But then also, it has a secondary benefit of causing their cells to absorb heat which melts the snow around them which allows them to actually access water because, you know, we're out here in a world of water right now but none of it is accessible," he added.<br />
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“I’m very light-skinned, I have a lot more struggles with the sun than people that have much more pigmented skin – same idea for algae. There are no human health concerns for water quality and for anyone who comes into contact with the watermelon snow,” Hotaling said.</p>

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A tinge of red and pink hue has been observed in the snow by the people residing in Utah, which in turn is making the mountains appear colourful. This natural phenomenon, which is making the mountains look pretty has been nicknamed “watermelon snow”.

A tinge of red and pink hue has been observed in the snow by the people residing in Utah, which in turn is making the mountains appear colourful. This natural phenomenon, which is making the mountains look pretty has been nicknamed “watermelon snow”. What is watermelon snow? According to experts, this natural phenomenon occurs normally across all mountainous locations in the world. One may feel that the colour of snow is actually changing, however, the colourful hue is a result of the green algae bloom which thrives in cold, snowy environments, as per Scott Hotaling, an assistant professor at Utah State University’s watershed sciences department. ALSO READ | Bamboo could be a game changer in renewable energy. Here's how The species of algae which is making Utah's snow colourful is called Chlamydomonas nivalis. Hotaling said that although the snow appears red in Utah, which is the most common colour that appears in the phenomenon, there are different types of algae which live on snow and ice and can turn the usually white frozen precipitation into various types of colours like purple, green and orange. “(The algae is) normally in this kind of dormant cyst form, and when there’s enough meltwater in the snowpack and enough nutrients, like during spring, that cyst form is triggered out of dormancy,” Hotaling said while speaking to CNN. “It has this little flagella that can swim through the snowpack to the surface, (where it) experiences a lot of solar radiation and it blooms. That bloom is a sign of the algae’s reproductive stage, during which there’s a secondary pigment that’s created which darkens the algae’s cells, he added. This pigment blocks the ultraviolet rays which protect the cells of algae from solar radiation. WATCH | Leading scientists sound alarm on extinction-level threat "The snow algae produce a pigment that basically darkens their cells, and it acts as both a protection against UV, so it protects their DNA and other aspects of their organelles from damage because they're in such a bright place," Hotaling explained, while speaking to KTVX-TV. "But then also, it has a secondary benefit of causing their cells to absorb heat which melts the snow around them which allows them to actually access water because, you know, we're out here in a world of water right now but none of it is accessible," he added. “I’m very light-skinned, I have a lot more struggles with the sun than people that have much more pigmented skin – same idea for algae. There are no human health concerns for water quality and for anyone who comes into contact with the watermelon snow,” Hotaling 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 lang="en-US">A young woman died on Sunday (June 25) after getting electrocuted at the New Delhi railway station in India's national capital amid waterlogging caused by incessant rains since last night. The unfortunate incident occurred before the victim was about to board the Bhopal Shatabdi train from the railway station.<br />
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Sakshi Ahuja, who was residing in Preet Vihar, East Delhi, went to the railway station at around 5:30 am in the morning. She was accompanied by two women and three children. To avoid puddles formed amid rains, Ahuja held on to an electric pole because of which she suffered a massive jolt and was electrocuted.</p>

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<p lang="en-US">Locals present at the railway station rushed the woman to a hospital with the hope of saving her life, however, she succumbed to her injuries during treatment, stated police. The accident took place near New Delhi railway station's exit number one, said police in a statement, adding that the woman was lying unconscious when they reached the spot.<br />
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"Immediately, they, along with injured Sakshi Ahuja's sister, Madhvi Chopra, took her to LHMC (Lady Hardinge Medical College) hospital where the doctor declared her brought dead," the police stated.</p>

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<p lang="en-US">Madhvi Chopra, sister of the victim, then registered a complaint alleging that the concerned authorities have been negligent. A&nbsp;case was filed on the basis of the complaint, the police added.<br />
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Sakshi Ahuja's father Lokesh Kumar Chopra also slammed the concerned authorities for negligence. "I was in the parking area when I received the information that my daughter Sakshi Ahuja has died due to electrocution. This has happened due to the negligence of the concerned authority," he said while speaking to news agency ANI.</p>

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<p lang="en-US">The visuals of the site at which the incident occurred showed naked electric wires present at the bottom of the pole which may have led to the accident. As per reports, repair work was ongoing in the area because of which many live wires were present there.</p>

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<p lang="en-US">The incident is being investigated by the Railways and the police. The body of the woman has been sent to Lady Hardinge Hospital for post-mortem and the Forensic Science Laboratory's (FSL) team reached the scene of the incident to collect evidence and help in determining what led to the electrocution.</p>

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A young woman died on Sunday (June 25) after getting electrocuted at the New Delhi railway station in India's national capital amid waterlogging caused by incessant rains since last night.

A young woman died on Sunday (June 25) after getting electrocuted at the New Delhi railway station in India's national capital amid waterlogging caused by incessant rains since last night. The unfortunate incident occurred before the victim was about to board the Bhopal Shatabdi train from the railway station. Sakshi Ahuja, who was residing in Preet Vihar, East Delhi, went to the railway station at around 5:30 am in the morning. She was accompanied by two women and three children. To avoid puddles formed amid rains, Ahuja held on to an electric pole because of which she suffered a massive jolt and was electrocuted. ALSO READ | India: Another horrifying scene caught on camera in Delhi as man stabs victim over personal grudge Locals present at the railway station rushed the woman to a hospital with the hope of saving her life, however, she succumbed to her injuries during treatment, stated police. The accident took place near New Delhi railway station's exit number one, said police in a statement, adding that the woman was lying unconscious when they reached the spot. "Immediately, they, along with injured Sakshi Ahuja's sister, Madhvi Chopra, took her to LHMC (Lady Hardinge Medical College) hospital where the doctor declared her brought dead," the police stated. Family alleges negligence, registers complaint Madhvi Chopra, sister of the victim, then registered a complaint alleging that the concerned authorities have been negligent. A case was filed on the basis of the complaint, the police added. Sakshi Ahuja's father Lokesh Kumar Chopra also slammed the concerned authorities for negligence. "I was in the parking area when I received the information that my daughter Sakshi Ahuja has died due to electrocution. This has happened due to the negligence of the concerned authority," he said while speaking to news agency ANI. WATCH | Delhi experiences coolest May in 36 years | WION Climate Tracker The visuals of the site at which the incident occurred showed naked electric wires present at the bottom of the pole which may have led to the accident. As per reports, repair work was ongoing in the area because of which many live wires were present there. Investigation underway The incident is being investigated by the Railways and the police. The body of the woman has been sent to Lady Hardinge Hospital for post-mortem and the Forensic Science Laboratory's (FSL) team reached the scene of the incident to collect evidence and help in determining what led to the electrocution. A woman died due to electrocution on New Delhi railway station premises. FSL team is present on the spot. The body of the woman has been sent to Lady Hardinge Hospital for postmortem. Probe underway: Delhi Police pic.twitter.com/p4c6oqH0vh — ANI (@ANI) June 25, 2023 × Speaking about the incident, Northern Railways CPRO Deepak Kumar said, “From the preliminary investigation, it seems that this incident happened due to the passage of current in the water that had accumulated after the rain. It appears that there was current leakage from the cable due to insulation failure and it is not any deficiency in the working system of the Railways. An investigation is being done to ensure that such an incident does not happen again. An electrical safety drive has been started in Delhi Circle so that such an incident does not happen again.” (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p lang="en-US">The ruling party of South Korea expressed willingness to restrict the voting rights of Chinese nationals, who are living in the country, on issues of politics and medical insurance law. The ruling party, because of its latest stance, faced accusations of stirring up anti-Chinese sentiments in the country, amid increasing tension.<br />
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While delivering a speech on Tuesday, President Yoon Suk-yeol’s conservative People Power Party (PPP) chairman Kim Gi-hyeon told lawmakers that the relations between South Korea and China “should be re-established under the principle of reciprocity”.</p>

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<p lang="en-US">“We will work to limit the voting rights of Chinese residents in this country,” Kim stated. “In local elections last year, about 100,000 Chinese people living in South Korea were eligible to vote, while South Koreans in China were not allowed to vote at all,” he added.</p>

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<p lang="en-US">Most of these residents, who were born in China, hold Chinese passports and have Korean ancestors. “It’s only fair to deny foreigners the right to vote in this country unless their home countries grant our own citizens the same right,” Kim stated.</p>

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<p lang="en-US">He emphasised on how Chinese people allegedly abused the public health insurance system of South Korea which he stated is another key area which needs to be corrected as per the principle of reciprocity.<br />
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“The health insurance fund created by the sweat and hard work of the people must not be abused for foreign medical shopping. We will stop health insurance frauds and freeriding on health insurance by Chinese people,” Kim stated.<br />
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Kim made the statement after President Yoon, while presiding over a government cabinet meeting, appealed for changing laws and regulations to align them with the “principle of reciprocity”.</p>

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<p lang="en-US">Yoon added that Koreans are “displeased” with Chinese Ambassador Xing Haiming as he warned that Seoul is betting on the defeat of Beijing by Washington in the rivalry of superpowers, said Yonhap News.<br />
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The statement was made by Xing earlier this month when he met with Lee Jae-myung, Yoon’s nemesis and head of the liberal opposition Democratic Party of Korea.<br />
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Last week, Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon said that they are also reviewing permanent residence regulations for foreigners to apply the principle of reciprocity to voting rights.<br />
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“Granting foreigners the right to vote without considering the principle of reciprocity could bend public opinion,” Han stated. Critics called the allegations that the Chinese citizens' voting rights can lead to interference in domestic affairs as 'exaggerated'.</p>

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The ruling party of South Korea expressed willingness to restrict the voting rights of Chinese nationals, who are living in the country, on issues of politics and medical insurance law.

The ruling party of South Korea expressed willingness to restrict the voting rights of Chinese nationals, who are living in the country, on issues of politics and medical insurance law. The ruling party, because of its latest stance, faced accusations of stirring up anti-Chinese sentiments in the country, amid increasing tension. While delivering a speech on Tuesday, President Yoon Suk-yeol’s conservative People Power Party (PPP) chairman Kim Gi-hyeon told lawmakers that the relations between South Korea and China “should be re-established under the principle of reciprocity”. 'Fair to deny foreigners the right to vote' “We will work to limit the voting rights of Chinese residents in this country,” Kim stated. “In local elections last year, about 100,000 Chinese people living in South Korea were eligible to vote, while South Koreans in China were not allowed to vote at all,” he added. ALSO READ | S Korea's landmark report to expose N Korea's hidden forced labour practices Most of these residents, who were born in China, hold Chinese passports and have Korean ancestors. “It’s only fair to deny foreigners the right to vote in this country unless their home countries grant our own citizens the same right,” Kim stated. Need to correct abuse of public health insurance system He emphasised on how Chinese people allegedly abused the public health insurance system of South Korea which he stated is another key area which needs to be corrected as per the principle of reciprocity. “The health insurance fund created by the sweat and hard work of the people must not be abused for foreign medical shopping. We will stop health insurance frauds and freeriding on health insurance by Chinese people,” Kim stated. Kim made the statement after President Yoon, while presiding over a government cabinet meeting, appealed for changing laws and regulations to align them with the “principle of reciprocity”. WATCH | Japan, South Korea to link radars via US systems Yoon added that Koreans are “displeased” with Chinese Ambassador Xing Haiming as he warned that Seoul is betting on the defeat of Beijing by Washington in the rivalry of superpowers, said Yonhap News. The statement was made by Xing earlier this month when he met with Lee Jae-myung, Yoon’s nemesis and head of the liberal opposition Democratic Party of Korea. Last week, Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon said that they are also reviewing permanent residence regulations for foreigners to apply the principle of reciprocity to voting rights. “Granting foreigners the right to vote without considering the principle of reciprocity could bend public opinion,” Han stated. Critics called the allegations that the Chinese citizens' voting rights can lead to interference in domestic affairs as 'exaggerated'. 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>Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was charged with mutiny by the Russian authorities after he appealed to his troops to oust the military leadership of the country. The Wagner chief faced accusation of "incitement to armed rebellion" after he appealed to Russians to support his 25,000 Wagner armed forces in their fight against Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu and other top commanders. In his big announcement for the H1B visa holders, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that people now will not be required to travel abroad to renew their work visas.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Russian authorities charged Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin with mutiny after he called on his troops to oust the country’s military leadership. The Wagner chief has been accused of "incitement to armed rebellion" after he asked Russians to join his 25,000 Wagner fighters against defence minister Sergei Shoigu and other top commanders.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address to the Indian diaspora in Washington DC, made a big announcement for the H1B visa holders. Giving relief to the professionals, he said that now people will not have to travel abroad to renew their work visas.</p>

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<p>No direct evidence was found by United States intelligence agencies which proved that coronavirus was created in any incident which took place at China’s Wuhan Institute of Virology, said a report declassified on Friday.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A new mission is underway to the Titan submersible debris site, which was discovered near the wreckage of the Titanic, a spokesperson for Pelagic Research Services told CNN on Friday. Jeff Mahoney, who is the spokesperson, said that the mission of the Odysseus 6 remotely operated vehicle is to continue searching and mapping out the debris sites.&nbsp;</p>

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Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was charged with mutiny by the Russian authorities after he appealed to his troops to oust the military leadership of the country.

Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was charged with mutiny by the Russian authorities after he appealed to his troops to oust the military leadership of the country. The Wagner chief faced accusation of "incitement to armed rebellion" after he appealed to Russians to support his 25,000 Wagner armed forces in their fight against Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu and other top commanders. In his big announcement for the H1B visa holders, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that people now will not be required to travel abroad to renew their work visas. Click on the headlines to read more: Russia issues arrest warrant against Wagner chief after his call for mutiny The Russian authorities charged Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin with mutiny after he called on his troops to oust the country’s military leadership. The Wagner chief has been accused of "incitement to armed rebellion" after he asked Russians to join his 25,000 Wagner fighters against defence minister Sergei Shoigu and other top commanders. PM Modi makes big announcement for H1B visa holders in address to Indian diaspora Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address to the Indian diaspora in Washington DC, made a big announcement for the H1B visa holders. Giving relief to the professionals, he said that now people will not have to travel abroad to renew their work visas. US intelligence claims no direct evidence to prove coronavirus created in Wuhan lab No direct evidence was found by United States intelligence agencies which proved that coronavirus was created in any incident which took place at China’s Wuhan Institute of Virology, said a report declassified on Friday. New mission near Titan submersible debris site currently underway: Report A new mission is underway to the Titan submersible debris site, which was discovered near the wreckage of the Titanic, a spokesperson for Pelagic Research Services told CNN on Friday. Jeff Mahoney, who is the spokesperson, said that the mission of the Odysseus 6 remotely operated vehicle is to continue searching and mapping out the debris sites. Watch | IMF disappointed with Pakistan's annual budget

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<p lang="en-US">The spectre of extreme weather, agricultural disruption and economic crisis is being raised across the globe by the return of the climatic phenomenon “El Nino”. However, experts have warned that El Nino's fierce heat may be carrying a resurgence of tropical diseases.<br />
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In a press conference, the World Health Organisation (WHO) sounded the alarm as Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that the weather phenomenon is likely to increase the spread of dengue and other arboviruses like chikungunya and Zika.<br />
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Ghebreyesus said that the WHO has been making preparations to tackle the increase in the spread of viral diseases like Zika, chikungunya and dengue, as there is a "very high probability" of transmission of such diseases.</p>

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<p lang="en-US">“WHO is preparing for the very high probability that 2023 and 2024 will be marked by an El Nino event, which could increase transmission of dengue and other so-called arboviruses such as Zika and chikungunya. The effects of climate change are also fuelling mosquito breeding and the spread of these diseases,” he stated.<br />
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Speaking about how the organisation is going to tackle the threat, Ghebreyesus said, “To respond to this threat, WHO last year established a global arbovirus initiative, which aims to strengthen the world’s ability to prevent, detect and respond to outbreaks of these diseases. Many of the same capacities that countries established for COVID-19 can also be leveraged for dengue and other diseases. And many of the actions that can prevent dengue are the same actions that can help prevent so many other diseases - including climate action.”</p>

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<p lang="en-US">Mosquitoes, which transmit such viruses tend to multiply in the warmer weather which the El Nino effect is set to bring in various parts of the world.</p>

<p lang="en-US"><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;China, and El Nino: An emerging food, water and power crisis?</strong></p>

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<p lang="en-US">There has already been an increase in tropical diseases in regions from South America to Asia. A state of emergency has been declared in Peru due to its worst recorded dengue outbreak, as almost 150,000 suspected cases have been reported so far. The WHO stated that the increasing infections are placing a "heavy burden" on the health system of the country.<br />
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Meanwhile, in the last three years, the highest number of dengue cases have been reported in Thailand with 19,503 cases reported by local health authorities in 2023.<br />
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According to WHO, cases have also been on the rise in Cambodia and Malaysia while authorities in Singapore warned earlier about the potential for an increase in cases between June and October.</p>

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The spectre of extreme weather, agricultural disruption and economic crisis is being raised across the globe by the return of the climatic phenomenon “El Nino”. However, experts have warned that El Nino's fierce heat may be carrying a resurgence of tropical diseases.

The spectre of extreme weather, agricultural disruption and economic crisis is being raised across the globe by the return of the climatic phenomenon “El Nino”. However, experts have warned that El Nino's fierce heat may be carrying a resurgence of tropical diseases. In a press conference, the World Health Organisation (WHO) sounded the alarm as Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that the weather phenomenon is likely to increase the spread of dengue and other arboviruses like chikungunya and Zika. Ghebreyesus said that the WHO has been making preparations to tackle the increase in the spread of viral diseases like Zika, chikungunya and dengue, as there is a "very high probability" of transmission of such diseases. ALSO READ | Financial Institutions on high alert as El Nino poses risk to farm loans, says report “WHO is preparing for the very high probability that 2023 and 2024 will be marked by an El Nino event, which could increase transmission of dengue and other so-called arboviruses such as Zika and chikungunya. The effects of climate change are also fuelling mosquito breeding and the spread of these diseases,” he stated. Speaking about how the organisation is going to tackle the threat, Ghebreyesus said, “To respond to this threat, WHO last year established a global arbovirus initiative, which aims to strengthen the world’s ability to prevent, detect and respond to outbreaks of these diseases. Many of the same capacities that countries established for COVID-19 can also be leveraged for dengue and other diseases. And many of the actions that can prevent dengue are the same actions that can help prevent so many other diseases - including climate action.” How El Nino is increasing risk of viruses Mosquitoes, which transmit such viruses tend to multiply in the warmer weather which the El Nino effect is set to bring in various parts of the world. WATCH | China, and El Nino: An emerging food, water and power crisis? There has already been an increase in tropical diseases in regions from South America to Asia. A state of emergency has been declared in Peru due to its worst recorded dengue outbreak, as almost 150,000 suspected cases have been reported so far. The WHO stated that the increasing infections are placing a "heavy burden" on the health system of the country. Meanwhile, in the last three years, the highest number of dengue cases have been reported in Thailand with 19,503 cases reported by local health authorities in 2023. According to WHO, cases have also been on the rise in Cambodia and Malaysia while authorities in Singapore warned earlier about the potential for an increase in cases between June and October. 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 lang="en-US">Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a televised address to the Russians on Saturday, said that necessary orders have been given to the troops to neutralise those who have orchestrated the armed rebellion.<br />
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The president addressed the nation as Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin's armed forces declared to have gained control over the Russian city of RostoV and his army continued to 'march' towards the capital to oust the military leadership of the country.</p>

<h2 lang="en-US"><strong>Putin appeals for 'unity', says won't allow civil war</strong></h2>

<p lang="en-US">"I appeal to the citizens of Russia, to the personnel of the Armed Forces, law enforcement agencies and special services, to the soldiers and commanders who are now fighting in their combat positions, repelling enemy attacks – they are doing it heroically. I know. Today, I once again spoke with the commanders of all directions. I also appeal to those who, by deceit or threats, were dragged into a criminal adventure, pushed onto the path of a grave crime – an armed rebellion,” Putin said, in his address.</p>

<p lang="en-US"><strong>ALSO READ |</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-issues-arrest-warrant-against-wagner-chief-after-his-call-for-mutiny-608089">Russia orders Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin’s arrest after his call for mutiny</a></p>

<p lang="en-US">"This is a battle when the fate of our people is being decided, it requires the unity of all forces, unity, consolidation and responsibility, when everything that weakens us, any strife that our external enemies can use and use to undermine us from the inside must be thrown aside".</p>

<h2 lang="en-US"><strong>Putin calls Wagner chief's actions 'stab in the back', 'betrayal'</strong></h2>

<p lang="en-US">"The actions that split our unity are, in fact, apostasy from our people, from our comrades-in-arms who are now fighting at the front. This is a stab in the back to our country and our people. We will protect both our people and our statehood from any threats, including from internal betrayal, and what we are faced with is precisely betrayal&nbsp;to the cause for which, side by side with our other units and subunits, the fighters and commanders of the Wagner group fought and died,” the Russian president said.<br />
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"I believe that we will save and defend what is dear and sacred to us. Together with our homeland, we will overcome any trials, we will become even stronger. Everyone who deliberately took the path of betrayal, who prepared an armed rebellion, took the path of rebellion and terrorist methods will suffer inevitable punishment, will answer before the law and before our people,” he added.<br />
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The Wagner chief is facing accusations of "incitement to armed rebellion" as he asked Russians to support his 25,000 Wagner fighters against Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu. Prigozhin has been charged with armed mutiny and can face up to 20 years of imprisonment, as per TASS.</p>

<p lang="en-US"><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine War: Wagner chief accuses Russia military of bombing its forces</strong></p>

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<p lang="en-US">"Amid the seriousness of the situation and the threat of escalation of confrontation in the Russian Federation the FSB has opened a criminal case into the fact of a call for an armed rebellion on the part of Yevgeny Prigozhin," the Federal Security Service’s Public Relations Centre said.<br />
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Russia, which has been engaging with Ukraine in one of the longest wars, is on the brink of civil war and feared a coup as it faced a rebellion from the Wagner group. Amid the escalating situation, an "anti-terrorist operation regime" has been declared in Moscow and all public events have been cancelled.&nbsp;</p>

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Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a televised address to the Russians on Saturday, said that necessary orders have been given to the troops to neutralise those who have orchestrated the armed rebellion.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a televised address to the Russians on Saturday, said that necessary orders have been given to the troops to neutralise those who have orchestrated the armed rebellion. The president addressed the nation as Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin's armed forces declared to have gained control over the Russian city of RostoV and his army continued to 'march' towards the capital to oust the military leadership of the country. Putin appeals for 'unity', says won't allow civil war "I appeal to the citizens of Russia, to the personnel of the Armed Forces, law enforcement agencies and special services, to the soldiers and commanders who are now fighting in their combat positions, repelling enemy attacks – they are doing it heroically. I know. Today, I once again spoke with the commanders of all directions. I also appeal to those who, by deceit or threats, were dragged into a criminal adventure, pushed onto the path of a grave crime – an armed rebellion,” Putin said, in his address. ALSO READ | Russia orders Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin’s arrest after his call for mutiny "This is a battle when the fate of our people is being decided, it requires the unity of all forces, unity, consolidation and responsibility, when everything that weakens us, any strife that our external enemies can use and use to undermine us from the inside must be thrown aside". Putin calls Wagner chief's actions 'stab in the back', 'betrayal' "The actions that split our unity are, in fact, apostasy from our people, from our comrades-in-arms who are now fighting at the front. This is a stab in the back to our country and our people. We will protect both our people and our statehood from any threats, including from internal betrayal, and what we are faced with is precisely betrayal to the cause for which, side by side with our other units and subunits, the fighters and commanders of the Wagner group fought and died,” the Russian president said. "I believe that we will save and defend what is dear and sacred to us. Together with our homeland, we will overcome any trials, we will become even stronger. Everyone who deliberately took the path of betrayal, who prepared an armed rebellion, took the path of rebellion and terrorist methods will suffer inevitable punishment, will answer before the law and before our people,” he added. The Wagner chief is facing accusations of "incitement to armed rebellion" as he asked Russians to support his 25,000 Wagner fighters against Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu. Prigozhin has been charged with armed mutiny and can face up to 20 years of imprisonment, as per TASS. WATCH | Russia-Ukraine War: Wagner chief accuses Russia military of bombing its forces "Amid the seriousness of the situation and the threat of escalation of confrontation in the Russian Federation the FSB has opened a criminal case into the fact of a call for an armed rebellion on the part of Yevgeny Prigozhin," the Federal Security Service’s Public Relations Centre said. Russia, which has been engaging with Ukraine in one of the longest wars, is on the brink of civil war and feared a coup as it faced a rebellion from the Wagner group. Amid the escalating situation, an "anti-terrorist operation regime" has been declared in Moscow and all public events have been cancelled. (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

'This is treason': Putin appeals for 'unity', calls Wagner mutiny 'deadly threat' to Russia

<p lang="en-US">As per official data, the government authorities have seized millions of illegal and harmful vapes in the last three years, as experts warn that this is the “tip of the iceberg” and a “tsunami” of such products is actually flooding the UK markets.<br />
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As per reports accessed by 125 local authorities, officials have confiscated more than 2.5 million illicit e-cigarettes since the start of 2020. According to the figures, trading standards at Hillingdon Borough Council had seized 1,352,063 illicit e-cigarettes in west London.<br />
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The e-cigarettes are not in compliance with the legal regulations of the UK and have high levels of nicotine concentration, contain banned ingredients or carry the chance of having oversized tanks for nicotine liquid. In the previous analysis, it was found that illicit vapes contain high levels of lead, nickel and chromium.</p>

<p lang="en-US"><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-zealand-to-ban-disposable-vape-as-it-extends-aggressive-anti-smoking-campaigns-601392">New Zealand to ban disposable vape as it extends aggressive anti-smoking campaigns</a></p>

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<p lang="en-US">Chartered Trading Standards Institute lead officer Kate Pike said that the figures appearing from the reports are just the “tip of the iceberg” with respect to the number of non-compliant vapes which are being sold in UK shops.<br />
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“I get calls from colleagues at the port almost every day – it feels like there is a tsunami. They are mainly coming from China,” she stated.<br />
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“We don’t need sniffer dogs to find these products as they are all on shelves in high-street shops, in full view of the public,” Pike stated.<br />
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“There is a significant number of illegal products on the market, which does not help when we are trying to support the public health response, which is to ensure the products are much safer than tobacco for smokers looking to quit,” the officer added.</p>

<p lang="en-US"><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Gravitas: China's vaping devices plague UK</strong></p>

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<p lang="en-US">“The main concern is that young people are getting their hands on these products… We do not want children or adults getting addicted to something like this at all,” she stated.<br />
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Pike stated that generally the illegal vapes do not carry the right information or warning on their packages. “We know that legal compliant vapes pose a fraction of the risk of smoking but we do not know what the risk is from illegal vapes,” she stated.<br />
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Director of the retailer Vape Club Dan Marchant said that illicit vape products “have the potential to be dangerous”. “They are declared as atomisers on the paperwork but when they come through we can see in the packaging they will have a battery warning and say they are vapes,” he said.</p>

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As per official data, the government authorities have seized millions of illegal and harmful vapes in the last three years, as experts warn that this is the “tip of the iceberg” and a “tsunami” of such products is actually flooding the UK markets.

As per official data, the government authorities have seized millions of illegal and harmful vapes in the last three years, as experts warn that this is the “tip of the iceberg” and a “tsunami” of such products is actually flooding the UK markets. As per reports accessed by 125 local authorities, officials have confiscated more than 2.5 million illicit e-cigarettes since the start of 2020. According to the figures, trading standards at Hillingdon Borough Council had seized 1,352,063 illicit e-cigarettes in west London. The e-cigarettes are not in compliance with the legal regulations of the UK and have high levels of nicotine concentration, contain banned ingredients or carry the chance of having oversized tanks for nicotine liquid. In the previous analysis, it was found that illicit vapes contain high levels of lead, nickel and chromium. ALSO READ | New Zealand to ban disposable vape as it extends aggressive anti-smoking campaigns Tsunami of vapes Chartered Trading Standards Institute lead officer Kate Pike said that the figures appearing from the reports are just the “tip of the iceberg” with respect to the number of non-compliant vapes which are being sold in UK shops. “I get calls from colleagues at the port almost every day – it feels like there is a tsunami. They are mainly coming from China,” she stated. “We don’t need sniffer dogs to find these products as they are all on shelves in high-street shops, in full view of the public,” Pike stated. “There is a significant number of illegal products on the market, which does not help when we are trying to support the public health response, which is to ensure the products are much safer than tobacco for smokers looking to quit,” the officer added. WATCH | Gravitas: China's vaping devices plague UK “The main concern is that young people are getting their hands on these products… We do not want children or adults getting addicted to something like this at all,” she stated. Pike stated that generally the illegal vapes do not carry the right information or warning on their packages. “We know that legal compliant vapes pose a fraction of the risk of smoking but we do not know what the risk is from illegal vapes,” she stated. Director of the retailer Vape Club Dan Marchant said that illicit vape products “have the potential to be dangerous”. “They are declared as atomisers on the paperwork but when they come through we can see in the packaging they will have a battery warning and say they are vapes,” 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

Illegal vapes flood UK markets, authorities seized over 2.5 million in three years, reveals data

<p lang="en-US">In a first, a ChatGPT-style interface is being developed by the engineers working in NASA which can ultimately make spacecraft talk to their astronauts and help mission controllers hold conversations with artificial intelligence-powered robots, which are exploring moons and distant planets, according to an exclusive report published by The Guardian.<br />
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As per the plan, an early incarnation of the AI will soon be deployed on Lunar Gateway, which is NASA's planned extraterrestrial space station and part of the Artemis programme, as per the engineer developing the technology.<br />
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“The idea is to get to a point where we have conversational interactions with space vehicles and they [are] also talking back to us on alerts, interesting findings they see in the solar system and beyond,” said Dr Larissa Suzuki, a visiting researcher at NASA, while speaking to The Guardian. “It’s really not like science fiction any more,” she added.</p>

<p lang="en-US"><strong>ALSO READ |</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/nasa-calls-ufo-sighting-in-las-vegas-as-bright-meteor-but-cops-hope-to-hunt-aliens-606640">NASA terms 'UFO sighting' in Las Vegas a 'bright meteor', but cops hope to trace aliens</a></p>

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<p lang="en-US">While addressing a meeting being held on next-generation space communication at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in London, Suzuki emphasised interplanetary communications network which will have inbuilt AI to detect, and also fix glitches and inefficiencies as and when they occur.<br />
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“It then alerts mission operators that there is a likelihood that package transmissions from space vehicle X will be lost or will fail delivery. We cannot send an engineer up in space whenever a space vehicle goes offline or its software breaks somehow,” she said.<br />
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A natural language interface will also be inbuilt in the system which will allow mission control and astronauts to talk to it and will save them from scouring technical manuals for finding relevant information. Suzuki expressed hope that astronauts will in future be able to seek advice on how to perform complex manoeuvres or space experiments.</p>

<p lang="en-US"><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;NASA video shows carbon emissions on earth</strong></p>

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She added that she has been investigating how machine learning could be deployed in space and if it is possible or not to run large amounts of data through supercomputers. Suzuki added that an approach like federated learning can allow a fleet of robotic rovers, which are searching for water or specific minerals on a distant planet, to provide relevant information back to Earth without beaming large amounts of the data.<br />
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In a first, a ChatGPT-style interface is being developed by the engineers working in NASA which can ultimately make spacecraft talk to their astronauts and help mission controllers hold conversations with artificial intelligence-powered robots, which are exploring moons and distant planets, according to an exclusive report published by The Guardian.

In a first, a ChatGPT-style interface is being developed by the engineers working in NASA which can ultimately make spacecraft talk to their astronauts and help mission controllers hold conversations with artificial intelligence-powered robots, which are exploring moons and distant planets, according to an exclusive report published by The Guardian. As per the plan, an early incarnation of the AI will soon be deployed on Lunar Gateway, which is NASA's planned extraterrestrial space station and part of the Artemis programme, as per the engineer developing the technology. “The idea is to get to a point where we have conversational interactions with space vehicles and they [are] also talking back to us on alerts, interesting findings they see in the solar system and beyond,” said Dr Larissa Suzuki, a visiting researcher at NASA, while speaking to The Guardian. “It’s really not like science fiction any more,” she added. ALSO READ | NASA terms 'UFO sighting' in Las Vegas a 'bright meteor', but cops hope to trace aliens Interplanetary communications network with inbuilt AI While addressing a meeting being held on next-generation space communication at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in London, Suzuki emphasised interplanetary communications network which will have inbuilt AI to detect, and also fix glitches and inefficiencies as and when they occur. “It then alerts mission operators that there is a likelihood that package transmissions from space vehicle X will be lost or will fail delivery. We cannot send an engineer up in space whenever a space vehicle goes offline or its software breaks somehow,” she said. A natural language interface will also be inbuilt in the system which will allow mission control and astronauts to talk to it and will save them from scouring technical manuals for finding relevant information. Suzuki expressed hope that astronauts will in future be able to seek advice on how to perform complex manoeuvres or space experiments. WATCH | NASA video shows carbon emissions on earth She added that she has been investigating how machine learning could be deployed in space and if it is possible or not to run large amounts of data through supercomputers. Suzuki added that an approach like federated learning can allow a fleet of robotic rovers, which are searching for water or specific minerals on a distant planet, to provide relevant information back to Earth without beaming large amounts of the data. “The spacecraft do collaborative updates based on what’s seen by other spacecraft. It’s a technique to do distributed learning – to learn in a collaborative way without … bringing all that data to the ground,” she stated. 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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