The threat of extinction is something that has bothered humans from time immemorial and scientists are continuously conducting research in order to understand the current situation of the planet. However, a new study believes that the threat of global extinction is way worse than previously thought by the experts. The new survey, which was published in the journal Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment, it involved a survey involving around 3300 scientists.

The participants were asked to focus on the species known to them and the conclusion showed that when it comes to global biodiversity loss, the knowledge gap is still quite huge.

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“While considering the types of species and ecosystems they know best, experts estimated that about 30% of species have been globally threatened or driven extinct since the year 1500,” the study’s co-author Forest Isbell of the University of Minnesota in a press release.

“Experts also acknowledged substantial uncertainty around their estimates, with perhaps as few as 16% or as many as 50% of species threatened or driven extinct over this time,” she added.

Co-author Akira Mori of the University of Tokyo in Japan said that the studies conducted in 2019 showed that only 12.5 per cent of species were extinct but the numbers seem to be off.

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Mori also explained that “human land-use changes and overexploitation” were the top factors behind loss of land species while “overexploitation and climate change” ruined marine life.

“Because biodiversity is highly regional in nature, our study’s attempt to bring together the perspectives of regional experts from around the world is unprecedented. From the standpoint of social and cultural diversity and inclusiveness, I believe we have presented some suggestions for future international policy discussions, even if they are not necessarily complete,” Mori said according to The Hill.

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The threat of extinction is something that has bothered humans from time immemorial and scientists are continuously conducting research in order to understand the current situation of the planet.

The threat of extinction is something that has bothered humans from time immemorial and scientists are continuously conducting research in order to understand the current situation of the planet. However, a new study believes that the threat of global extinction is way worse than previously thought by the experts. The new survey, which was published in the journal Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment, it involved a survey involving around 3300 scientists. The participants were asked to focus on the species known to them and the conclusion showed that when it comes to global biodiversity loss, the knowledge gap is still quite huge. Also read | Watch: Turkish President Erdogan keeps Putin waiting ahead of talks in Iran “While considering the types of species and ecosystems they know best, experts estimated that about 30% of species have been globally threatened or driven extinct since the year 1500,” the study’s co-author Forest Isbell of the University of Minnesota in a press release. “Experts also acknowledged substantial uncertainty around their estimates, with perhaps as few as 16% or as many as 50% of species threatened or driven extinct over this time,” she added. Co-author Akira Mori of the University of Tokyo in Japan said that the studies conducted in 2019 showed that only 12.5 per cent of species were extinct but the numbers seem to be off. Also read | Ranil Wickremesinghe declared Sri Lanka’s new president Mori also explained that “human land-use changes and overexploitation” were the top factors behind loss of land species while “overexploitation and climate change” ruined marine life. “Because biodiversity is highly regional in nature, our study’s attempt to bring together the perspectives of regional experts from around the world is unprecedented. From the standpoint of social and cultural diversity and inclusiveness, I believe we have presented some suggestions for future international policy discussions, even if they are not necessarily complete,” Mori said according to The Hill. WATCH WION LIVE HERE -

Threat of global extinction much higher than previously thought, study says

The crisis in Ukraine has been waging on for around five months and in that period, the Russian military has gained control over a number of areas around the country. However, there was some good news for Ukraine on Wednesday as the resistance forces damaged a bridge in the southern part of the country which will severely restrict Russia’s movements in the region.

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Kirill Stremousov, deputy head of the Russia-backed temporary administration for the southern Kherson region, told Associated Press that the Ukrainian forces massively damaged the Antonivskyi Bridge with missiles.

This was a huge victory for Ukraine as the bridge connects the areas around the Dnieper River and without it, Russian military was struggle. Stremousov also said that the Ukrainian forces used HIMARS rocket launchers which were provided by the United States in their attack on the bridge.

This was the second attack on the bridge by the Ukrainian forces as Russia has gained a lot of control already in the Kherson region. However, head of the Moscow-appointed Kherson administration, Vladimir Saldo, downplayed the damage done to the bridge as he said in a video message that they are not allowing heavy vehicles, but the repairs will be done within one or two days.

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Meanwhile, the Ukrainian authorities reported more casualties in the Donbas region due to continuous Russian shelling. According to the recent data, 13 people were killed and around 40 injured in the last 24 hours.

AP reported that Ukraine's presidential office reported three move civilian deaths in Kharkiv due to missiles launched by the Russian military.

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The crisis in Ukraine has been waging on for around five months and in that period, the Russian military has gained control over a number of areas around the country.

The crisis in Ukraine has been waging on for around five months and in that period, the Russian military has gained control over a number of areas around the country. However, there was some good news for Ukraine on Wednesday as the resistance forces damaged a bridge in the southern part of the country which will severely restrict Russia’s movements in the region. Also read | Watch: Turkish President Erdogan keeps Putin waiting ahead of talks in Iran Kirill Stremousov, deputy head of the Russia-backed temporary administration for the southern Kherson region, told Associated Press that the Ukrainian forces massively damaged the Antonivskyi Bridge with missiles. This was a huge victory for Ukraine as the bridge connects the areas around the Dnieper River and without it, Russian military was struggle. Stremousov also said that the Ukrainian forces used HIMARS rocket launchers which were provided by the United States in their attack on the bridge. This was the second attack on the bridge by the Ukrainian forces as Russia has gained a lot of control already in the Kherson region. However, head of the Moscow-appointed Kherson administration, Vladimir Saldo, downplayed the damage done to the bridge as he said in a video message that they are not allowing heavy vehicles, but the repairs will be done within one or two days. Also read | Rishi Sunak could become 11th Indian-origin head of govt, joining 6 in office Meanwhile, the Ukrainian authorities reported more casualties in the Donbas region due to continuous Russian shelling. According to the recent data, 13 people were killed and around 40 injured in the last 24 hours. AP reported that Ukraine's presidential office reported three move civilian deaths in Kharkiv due to missiles launched by the Russian military. WATCH WION LIVE HERE - (With inputs from agencies)

Ukrainian forces 'badly damage' key bridge in Kherson region amid ongoing conflict

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Two gangsters believed to be involved in the murder of popular singer Sidhu Moose Wala were shot dead in an encounter by Punjab Police on Wednesday. The duo - Manpreet Singh also known as Mannu Kusa and Jagroop Singh Roopa – were killed by the police in Hoshiar Nagar village near the Attari border, according to a report on News18.

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Reports of the encounter surfaced earlier in the day and locals confirmed that they heard gunshots from the place where the suspects were allegedly hiding. The Punjab police were tipped off about the location after Kusa and Roopa were spotted in a CCTV footage and they quickly deployed a number of officers in an attempt to capture them.

Moose Wala, a celebrated singer and a politician for Congress, was killed on May 29 in Punjab’s Mansa district. He was attacked while travelling and it is alleged that Kusa was the one who pulled the trigger. According to PTI, there was another accused on the run from the authorities – Deepak Mundi – but the police have not been able to track him down till now.

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The investigation also pointed at gangster Lawrence Bishnoi as the mastermind of the attack on Moose Wala as police alleged that he planned it from inside Delhi’s Tihar Jail.

The high-profile case resulted in a lot of criticism for the newly formed Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab as the incident happened just one day after the security was withdrawn for Moose Wala citing an end to celebrity culture in the state.

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Two gangsters believed to be involved in the murder of popular singer Sidhu Moose Wala were shot dead in an encounter by Punjab Police on Wednesday. The duo - Manpreet Singh also known as Mannu Kusa and Jagroop Singh Roopa – were killed by the police in Hoshiar Nagar village near the Attari border, according to a report on News18.

Two gangsters believed to be involved in the murder of popular singer Sidhu Moose Wala were shot dead in an encounter by Punjab Police on Wednesday. The duo - Manpreet Singh also known as Mannu Kusa and Jagroop Singh Roopa – were killed by the police in Hoshiar Nagar village near the Attari border, according to a report on News18. Also read | Google faces $1.1 billion UK trial for overcharging users for app store purchases Reports of the encounter surfaced earlier in the day and locals confirmed that they heard gunshots from the place where the suspects were allegedly hiding. The Punjab police were tipped off about the location after Kusa and Roopa were spotted in a CCTV footage and they quickly deployed a number of officers in an attempt to capture them. Moose Wala, a celebrated singer and a politician for Congress, was killed on May 29 in Punjab’s Mansa district. He was attacked while travelling and it is alleged that Kusa was the one who pulled the trigger. According to PTI, there was another accused on the run from the authorities – Deepak Mundi – but the police have not been able to track him down till now. Also read | US House approves bill to protect same-sex marriages nullifying 1996 Defense of Marriage Act The investigation also pointed at gangster Lawrence Bishnoi as the mastermind of the attack on Moose Wala as police alleged that he planned it from inside Delhi’s Tihar Jail. The high-profile case resulted in a lot of criticism for the newly formed Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab as the incident happened just one day after the security was withdrawn for Moose Wala citing an end to celebrity culture in the state. WATCH WION LIVE HERE -

Sidhu Moose Wala murder case: Two suspects shot dead by Punjab Police in encounter

A town in the United States has suddenly emerged as an epicenter for a number of paranormal rumours as a mysterious creature was spotted in a video footage. In Moorhead, Kentucky, the local people were taken aback by a video which showed an unknown creature walking on the streets. The security camera footage was posted on the social media by Paranormality Magazine along with the caption – “Here’s the video of the pale creature caught on a security cam near Moorhead, KY,”

Reports of alleged “alien sightings” or “mysterious creatures” are not uncommon in various parts of the world but the video has left a number of people feeling quite unsettled. The 33-second video shows a pale white creature moving through the streets of the town in an unusual manner.

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The video went viral on social media few hours after the original post and soon, people started speculating on the creature. While a number of people dismissed it completely as a hoax, there were others who said that it can be some sort of a mythical creature or even an alien.

A number of users came up with different theories about the origin of the creature with some suggesting that it is an alien while others pointing out the lack of a shadow in the background.

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Earlier, a picture of a mysterious creature was captured by The City of Amarillo in Texas where security cameras near the zoo spotted a creature with what looked like a mane of hair.

The picture was not clear, but it had two legs and pointy ears which were hidden behind what looked like a mane of hair. It was roaming just outside the zoo premises.

A town in the United States has suddenly emerged as an epicenter for a number of paranormal rumours as a mysterious creature was spotted in a video footage. In Moorhead, Kentucky, the local people were taken aback by a video which showed an unknown creature walking on the streets.

A town in the United States has suddenly emerged as an epicenter for a number of paranormal rumours as a mysterious creature was spotted in a video footage. In Moorhead, Kentucky, the local people were taken aback by a video which showed an unknown creature walking on the streets. The security camera footage was posted on the social media by Paranormality Magazine along with the caption – “Here’s the video of the pale creature caught on a security cam near Moorhead, KY,” Reports of alleged “alien sightings” or “mysterious creatures” are not uncommon in various parts of the world but the video has left a number of people feeling quite unsettled. The 33-second video shows a pale white creature moving through the streets of the town in an unusual manner. Here's the video of the Pale creature caught on a security cam near Moorhead, KY. #cryptid pic.twitter.com/jCexxlQTA0 — Paranormality Magazine (@ParanormalityM) July 9, 2022 × The video went viral on social media few hours after the original post and soon, people started speculating on the creature. While a number of people dismissed it completely as a hoax, there were others who said that it can be some sort of a mythical creature or even an alien. A number of users came up with different theories about the origin of the creature with some suggesting that it is an alien while others pointing out the lack of a shadow in the background. Also read | China tries to prevent the UN rights chief from releasing Xinjiang report Earlier, a picture of a mysterious creature was captured by The City of Amarillo in Texas where security cameras near the zoo spotted a creature with what looked like a mane of hair. The picture was not clear, but it had two legs and pointy ears which were hidden behind what looked like a mane of hair. It was roaming just outside the zoo premises.

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Pablo Picasso was one of the most renowned artists of the 20th century and his paintings are considered modern classics by almost every art enthusiast in the world. &nbsp;Over the years, Picasso’s work has adorned the walls of a number of famous art galleries, and they have also fetched huge sums of money from the buyers. However, it is also one of the most smuggled art items in the world and Spain’s customs office seized a Picasso sketch worth more than €450,000 at the Ibiza Airport. In the official statement, they said that the 1966 sketch known as “Trois Personnages” was found in possession of a man who was carrying it in his suitcase while travelling from Zurich in Switzerland.

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According to The Guardian, the authorities received a tip from their Swiss counterparts about a potential smuggling attempt and that led to the detainment of the suspect. The man will now be facing smuggling charges for not declaring the asset while entering Spain from Switzerland.

When the Spanish authorities questioned the suspect, he said that it is a copy of Picasso’s work and even presented a receipt of 1,500 Swiss francs (£1280) as proof of payment for the object.

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However, further inspection of the sketch and a hidden receipt found in the luggage confirmed that it was the original sketch, and it was valued at more than €454,000 in the art market.

According to a preliminary analysis carried out by art experts, the sketch was indeed a work by the Spanish painter and “the price charged by the gallery is in line with the market price”, they said.

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Pablo Picasso was one of the most renowned artists of the 20th century and his paintings are considered modern classics by almost every art enthusiast in the world.

Pablo Picasso was one of the most renowned artists of the 20th century and his paintings are considered modern classics by almost every art enthusiast in the world. Over the years, Picasso’s work has adorned the walls of a number of famous art galleries, and they have also fetched huge sums of money from the buyers. However, it is also one of the most smuggled art items in the world and Spain’s customs office seized a Picasso sketch worth more than €450,000 at the Ibiza Airport. In the official statement, they said that the 1966 sketch known as “Trois Personnages” was found in possession of a man who was carrying it in his suitcase while travelling from Zurich in Switzerland. Also read | Turkiye's Erdogan says will freeze Finland and Sweden's NATO bids. Here's why According to The Guardian, the authorities received a tip from their Swiss counterparts about a potential smuggling attempt and that led to the detainment of the suspect. The man will now be facing smuggling charges for not declaring the asset while entering Spain from Switzerland. When the Spanish authorities questioned the suspect, he said that it is a copy of Picasso’s work and even presented a receipt of 1,500 Swiss francs (£1280) as proof of payment for the object. Also read | Years of neglect leaves sexual health clinics ill-prepared for monkeypox However, further inspection of the sketch and a hidden receipt found in the luggage confirmed that it was the original sketch, and it was valued at more than €454,000 in the art market. According to a preliminary analysis carried out by art experts, the sketch was indeed a work by the Spanish painter and “the price charged by the gallery is in line with the market price”, they said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE -

Picasso sketch worth more than €450,000 seized by Spanish customs at Ibiza airport

As another candidate was eliminated to leave three contenders in the race to become the United Kingdom's new prime minister, former finance minister Rishi Sunak again topped the latest vote. In other news, Sri Lanka does have an acting President in Ranil Wickremesinghe, but parliament needs to select a president who will serve remainder of former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa's term.

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With longshot candidate Kemi Badenoch trailing on 59 and therefore eliminated from the contest, Sunak garnered 118 votes. In the second place was former defence minister Penny Mordaunt on 92 followed by Foreign Secretary Liz Truss on 86.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-experiences-hottest-day-on-record-as-temperature-reaches-391c-in-surrey-498834">UK experiences hottest day on record as temperature reaches 40.2C in Heathrow</a>

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The United Kingdom has been experiencing extreme heatwaves in the past week and on Tuesday, the Met Office confirmed that the temperature rose to 40.2 Degree Celsius in Heathrow.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/three-way-fight-will-decide-who-will-be-sri-lankas-next-president-498747">Three-way fight will decide who will be Sri Lanka's next president</a>

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The winner will take charge of a bankrupt country that is in talks with the IMF for a bailout as its 22 million people endure severe shortages of food, fuel and medicines.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-visits-iran-to-meet-erdogan-raisi-on-first-trip-outside-former-soviet-union-since-ukraine-war-498848">Putin visits Iran to meet Erdogan, Raisi on first trip outside former Soviet Union since Ukraine war</a>

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Sending a strong message to the West about Moscow's plans to forge closer strategic ties, Putin's trip comes just days after US President Joe Biden visited Israel and Saudi Arabia.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/civic-group-in-nepal-submits-memo-to-government-against-chinese-encroachment-498869">Civic group in Nepal submits memo to government against Chinese encroachment</a>

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Civic group Rashtriya Ekata Abhiyan on Tuesday submitted a memorandum to Nepal’s Minister for Land Management, Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation, Sashi Shrestha seeking its intervention in China's ongoing efforts to infringe on Nepali territory.

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Ben Stokes responded to Virat Kohli's message for him ahead of his farewell ODI for England on Tuesday (July 18). Stokes surprisingly announced his decision to retire from ODIs on Monday stating that it felt 'unsustainable' for him to continue playing in all three formats of the game.

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Multi-talented superstar Jennifer Lopez is not planning to head to a honeymoon too soon. She is actually back at work as a married woman and is working hard to fulfil her professional commitment.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-farmer-files-complaint-against-god-of-rain-for-lack-of-rainfall-498879">Indian farmer files complaint against God of rain for lack of rainfall</a>

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Sumit Kumar Yadav, who hails from Jhala village, lodged his complaint with a tehsildar and it was forwarded to senior officials, according to a DNA report.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/joe-biden-mulls-declaring-climate-change-emergency-but-can-he-fight-off-his-colleagues-498760">Joe Biden mulls declaring 'Climate Change Emergency' as soon as this week</a>

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Experts associated with the matter have informed that the President may be looking to announce additional measures that can be used to combat the issue. However, the extent of legislation in the emergency or the timeline of it has not yet been decided.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/savitri-jindal-the-richest-woman-in-india-is-now-worth-177-billion-498792">Savitri Jindal, the richest woman in India, is now worth $17.7 billion</a>

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In 2020, Jindal’s net worth was around $4.8 billion but in the next two years, it has more than tripled in value. She is currently valued at $17.7 billion, according to the latest list released by Forbes.

As another candidate was eliminated to leave three contenders in the race to become the United Kingdom's new prime minister, former finance minister Rishi Sunak again topped the latest vote.

As another candidate was eliminated to leave three contenders in the race to become the United Kingdom's new prime minister, former finance minister Rishi Sunak again topped the latest vote. In other news, Sri Lanka does have an acting President in Ranil Wickremesinghe, but parliament needs to select a president who will serve remainder of former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa's term. UK leadership race: Rishi Sunak tops vote; another candidate eliminated With longshot candidate Kemi Badenoch trailing on 59 and therefore eliminated from the contest, Sunak garnered 118 votes. In the second place was former defence minister Penny Mordaunt on 92 followed by Foreign Secretary Liz Truss on 86. UK experiences hottest day on record as temperature reaches 40.2C in Heathrow The United Kingdom has been experiencing extreme heatwaves in the past week and on Tuesday, the Met Office confirmed that the temperature rose to 40.2 Degree Celsius in Heathrow. Three-way fight will decide who will be Sri Lanka's next president The winner will take charge of a bankrupt country that is in talks with the IMF for a bailout as its 22 million people endure severe shortages of food, fuel and medicines. Putin visits Iran to meet Erdogan, Raisi on first trip outside former Soviet Union since Ukraine war Sending a strong message to the West about Moscow's plans to forge closer strategic ties, Putin's trip comes just days after US President Joe Biden visited Israel and Saudi Arabia. Civic group in Nepal submits memo to government against Chinese encroachment Civic group Rashtriya Ekata Abhiyan on Tuesday submitted a memorandum to Nepal’s Minister for Land Management, Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation, Sashi Shrestha seeking its intervention in China's ongoing efforts to infringe on Nepali territory. 'One of the greatest ever': Ben Stokes responds to Virat Kohli's message ahead of his last ODI for England Ben Stokes responded to Virat Kohli's message for him ahead of his farewell ODI for England on Tuesday (July 18). Stokes surprisingly announced his decision to retire from ODIs on Monday stating that it felt 'unsustainable' for him to continue playing in all three formats of the game. Jennifer Lopez gets back to work in LA a day after her Las Vegas wedding with Ben Affleck Multi-talented superstar Jennifer Lopez is not planning to head to a honeymoon too soon. She is actually back at work as a married woman and is working hard to fulfil her professional commitment. Indian farmer files complaint against God of rain for lack of rainfall Sumit Kumar Yadav, who hails from Jhala village, lodged his complaint with a tehsildar and it was forwarded to senior officials, according to a DNA report. Joe Biden mulls declaring 'Climate Change Emergency' as soon as this week Experts associated with the matter have informed that the President may be looking to announce additional measures that can be used to combat the issue. However, the extent of legislation in the emergency or the timeline of it has not yet been decided. Savitri Jindal, the richest woman in India, is now worth $17.7 billion In 2020, Jindal’s net worth was around $4.8 billion but in the next two years, it has more than tripled in value. She is currently valued at $17.7 billion, according to the latest list released by Forbes.

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The United Kingdom has been experiencing extreme heatwaves in the past week and on Tuesday, the Met Office confirmed that the temperature rose to 40.2 Degree Celsius in Heathrow. This is officially the hottest day on record for the United Kingdom after the Met Office recorded&nbsp;39.1 Degree Celsius in Charlwood, Surrey earlier in the day.

The previous record of 38.7 which was recorded at the Cambridge Botanic Garden on July 25, 2019.

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"A temperature of 39.1C has provisionally been recorded at Charlwood, Surrey. If confirmed, this will be the highest temperature ever recorded in the UK. Temperatures are likely to rise further through today," the Met Office said in their statement according to The Telegraph.

The temperatures have been hovering between 35 to 38 Degree Celsius but with the mercury hitting 39 on Tuesday, experts believe that the UK can experience temperatures over 40 Degree Celsius for the first time in history.

According to the official data, Kew Gardens in west London, Heathrow and St James’ Park in central London also experienced temperatures over 36.5 Degree Celsius.

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"That's extraordinarily unusual to see these temperatures in the UK at this time of day," Annie Shuttleworth, a Met Office meteorologist said according to Sky News.

Earlier, the Met Office issued the first ever red warning due to the heatwaves and the current surge in temperatures has severely disrupted travel around the country. While most airports have experienced flight delays, Luton Airport suspended all flights on Monday.

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The United Kingdom has been experiencing extreme heatwaves in the past week and on Tuesday, the Met Office confirmed that the temperature rose to 40.2 Degree Celsius in Heathrow.

The United Kingdom has been experiencing extreme heatwaves in the past week and on Tuesday, the Met Office confirmed that the temperature rose to 40.2 Degree Celsius in Heathrow. This is officially the hottest day on record for the United Kingdom after the Met Office recorded 39.1 Degree Celsius in Charlwood, Surrey earlier in the day. The previous record of 38.7 which was recorded at the Cambridge Botanic Garden on July 25, 2019. Also read | Three-way fight will decide who will be Sri Lanka's next president "A temperature of 39.1C has provisionally been recorded at Charlwood, Surrey. If confirmed, this will be the highest temperature ever recorded in the UK. Temperatures are likely to rise further through today," the Met Office said in their statement according to The Telegraph. The temperatures have been hovering between 35 to 38 Degree Celsius but with the mercury hitting 39 on Tuesday, experts believe that the UK can experience temperatures over 40 Degree Celsius for the first time in history. According to the official data, Kew Gardens in west London, Heathrow and St James’ Park in central London also experienced temperatures over 36.5 Degree Celsius. Also read | US successfully tests Raytheon air-breathing hypersonic missile, says Pentagon "That's extraordinarily unusual to see these temperatures in the UK at this time of day," Annie Shuttleworth, a Met Office meteorologist said according to Sky News. Earlier, the Met Office issued the first ever red warning due to the heatwaves and the current surge in temperatures has severely disrupted travel around the country. While most airports have experienced flight delays, Luton Airport suspended all flights on Monday. WATCH WION LIVE HERE -

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It is not uncommon for people around the world to attribute various natural phenomenon like rain and storm to different Gods and heavenly figures. There are even rituals and festivals which are observed by farmers around the world for sufficient rain and crops. However, a farmer from the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has decided to lodge a complaint against Lord Indra – the God of rain – for the lack of rainfall this year. Sumit Kumar Yadav, who hails from Jhala village, lodged his complaint with a tehsildar and it was forwarded to senior officials, according to a DNA report.

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Yadav wrote “Indra Devta (Bhagwan Ji)" in the part of the form which asked whom the complaint was filed against. In the complaint, he explained that his village was severely affected by the lack of rainfall this year and he went on to blame Lord Indra for the situation and the resultant drought.

He also wrote that the complaint was aimed at drawing the attention of higher officials to his people’s struggles due to the drought and he hoped that they will be able to provide some help.

The complaint has gone viral, but it has caused a few problems for the local officials.

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NN Verma, the official who forwarded the complaint to the District Magistrate’s office, said that he did not read the contents of the letter. He also denied forwarding it to higher authorities.

“The complaints received in the Sampurna Samadhan Divas are nominated to respective departments and these complaints are never forwarded to any other offices. So, this whole thing looks concocted. This is being investigated," he said according to a report in Dainik Jagran.

It is not uncommon for people around the world to attribute various natural phenomenon like rain and storm to different Gods and heavenly figures. There are even rituals and festivals which are observed by farmers around the world for sufficient rain and crops.

It is not uncommon for people around the world to attribute various natural phenomenon like rain and storm to different Gods and heavenly figures. There are even rituals and festivals which are observed by farmers around the world for sufficient rain and crops. However, a farmer from the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has decided to lodge a complaint against Lord Indra – the God of rain – for the lack of rainfall this year. Sumit Kumar Yadav, who hails from Jhala village, lodged his complaint with a tehsildar and it was forwarded to senior officials, according to a DNA report. Also read | UK experiences hottest day on record as temperature reaches 39.1C in Surrey Yadav wrote “Indra Devta (Bhagwan Ji)" in the part of the form which asked whom the complaint was filed against. In the complaint, he explained that his village was severely affected by the lack of rainfall this year and he went on to blame Lord Indra for the situation and the resultant drought. He also wrote that the complaint was aimed at drawing the attention of higher officials to his people’s struggles due to the drought and he hoped that they will be able to provide some help. The complaint has gone viral, but it has caused a few problems for the local officials. Also read | Putin visits Iran on first trip outside former Soviet Union since Ukraine war NN Verma, the official who forwarded the complaint to the District Magistrate’s office, said that he did not read the contents of the letter. He also denied forwarding it to higher authorities. “The complaints received in the Sampurna Samadhan Divas are nominated to respective departments and these complaints are never forwarded to any other offices. So, this whole thing looks concocted. This is being investigated," he said according to a report in Dainik Jagran.

Indian farmer files complaint against God of rain for lack of rainfall

Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani are well-known figures due to the huge amount of wealth they have amassed but a lot of people around India are unaware of the richest woman in the country. In 2005, Savitri Jindal took over the OP Jindal Group after the sudden death of her husband – OP Jindal – and by 2021, she became India’s richest woman with an approximate net worth of $18 billion. The achievement was even more special as she became the only woman in the Top 10 of Forbes’ list of richest Indians for the year. Since then, her net worth has grown exponentially and although a lot of businesses suffered due to COVID-19 pandemic, her wealth grew by around $12 billion in two years.

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In 2020, Jindal’s net worth was around $4.8 billion but in the next two years, it has more than tripled in value. She is currently valued at $17.7 billion, according to the latest list released by Forbes.

Savitri Jindal had once famously said that the women in their family take care of the household and do not take part in the business side of things. “We remain in charge of the house while the men take care of everything outside,” she said in an interview with Forbes.

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However, it all changed after her husband’s death in a plane crash. She took over the business and according to a report by Moneycontrol, the revenue of the company has grown almost four times.

Jindal also had an eventful political career as she was elected as an MLA from the Hisar constituency in 2005 and she also served as a minister in the Haryana government from 2013 to 2015.

Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani are well-known figures due to the huge amount of wealth they have amassed but a lot of people around India are unaware of the richest woman in the country.

Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani are well-known figures due to the huge amount of wealth they have amassed but a lot of people around India are unaware of the richest woman in the country. In 2005, Savitri Jindal took over the OP Jindal Group after the sudden death of her husband – OP Jindal – and by 2021, she became India’s richest woman with an approximate net worth of $18 billion. The achievement was even more special as she became the only woman in the Top 10 of Forbes’ list of richest Indians for the year. Since then, her net worth has grown exponentially and although a lot of businesses suffered due to COVID-19 pandemic, her wealth grew by around $12 billion in two years. Also read | Three-way fight will decide who will be Sri Lanka's next president In 2020, Jindal’s net worth was around $4.8 billion but in the next two years, it has more than tripled in value. She is currently valued at $17.7 billion, according to the latest list released by Forbes. Savitri Jindal had once famously said that the women in their family take care of the household and do not take part in the business side of things. “We remain in charge of the house while the men take care of everything outside,” she said in an interview with Forbes. Also read | Picasso sketch worth more than €450,000 seized by Spanish customs at Ibiza airport However, it all changed after her husband’s death in a plane crash. She took over the business and according to a report by Moneycontrol, the revenue of the company has grown almost four times. Jindal also had an eventful political career as she was elected as an MLA from the Hisar constituency in 2005 and she also served as a minister in the Haryana government from 2013 to 2015.

Savitri Jindal, India's richest woman you may not have heard of, is worth $17.7 billion

Former United States President Donald Trump was used as bait by two New York residents who were arrested in relation to a $27 million fraud on Monday. According to the authorities, the two accused - Sherry Xue Li and Lianbo “Mike” Wang - promised access to high-profile politicians like Trump besides providing foreign national visas to their customers. The police arrested the duo on charges of money laundering as well as wire fraud while Li was also charged with “conspiring to defraud the US by obstructing the administration of federal campaign finance laws”.

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According to a report by Bloomberg, the two American citizens took millions of dollars from their victims by making them invest in fraudulent business and donations to political campaigns.

“We allege Li and Wang promised investors green cards, access to political figures, and dividends on their money. Tens of millions of dollars came in from investors and straw donors, who expected their money would bear fruit. However, only one promise came to fruition, the access to political power. Foreign money pollutes our immigration and democratic processes, and we must do all we can to protect them,” US Attorney Breon Peace in Brooklyn said according to the report.

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The main leverage used by Li and Wang was a picture they took with Trump during a fundraising event in 2017. They used the picture to claim that they had access to former US President, and they charged $93,000 each for foreign visas and also took $600,000 in unlawful campaign contributions.

Former United States President Donald Trump was used as bait by two New York residents who were arrested in relation to a $27 million fraud on Monday. According to the authorities, the two accused - Sherry Xue Li and Lianbo “Mike” Wang - promised access to high-profile politicians like Trump besides providing foreign national visas to their customers.

Former United States President Donald Trump was used as bait by two New York residents who were arrested in relation to a $27 million fraud on Monday. According to the authorities, the two accused - Sherry Xue Li and Lianbo “Mike” Wang - promised access to high-profile politicians like Trump besides providing foreign national visas to their customers. The police arrested the duo on charges of money laundering as well as wire fraud while Li was also charged with “conspiring to defraud the US by obstructing the administration of federal campaign finance laws”. Also read | Iran's iconic UNESCO WHS Isfahan's Shah Mosque damaged during restoration According to a report by Bloomberg, the two American citizens took millions of dollars from their victims by making them invest in fraudulent business and donations to political campaigns. “We allege Li and Wang promised investors green cards, access to political figures, and dividends on their money. Tens of millions of dollars came in from investors and straw donors, who expected their money would bear fruit. However, only one promise came to fruition, the access to political power. Foreign money pollutes our immigration and democratic processes, and we must do all we can to protect them,” US Attorney Breon Peace in Brooklyn said according to the report. Also read | US successfully tests Raytheon air-breathing hypersonic missile, says Pentagon The main leverage used by Li and Wang was a picture they took with Trump during a fundraising event in 2017. They used the picture to claim that they had access to former US President, and they charged $93,000 each for foreign visas and also took $600,000 in unlawful campaign contributions.

Two people arrested after using Donald Trump as bait for $27 million investment fraud

The United States has been conducting a number of air-breathing hypersonic weapons tests in the past year. Since September 2021, they have conducted four tests with three attempts producing the desired results. On Monday, the Pentagon said that the military was able to successfully test an air-breathing hypersonic weapon made by Raytheon Technologies Corp. The statement released by the Pentagon stated that this was the third successful test since 2013 and the results from the test indicated that the weapon is capable of reaching speeds five times faster than the speed of sound.

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Raytheon is currently competing with Lockheed Martin Corp to land the contract for the development of Hypersonic Air-breathing Weapon Concept (HAWC). The program is being run by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, or DARPA and they will be the deciding factor.

"Advancing our nation's hypersonic capabilities is a critical national imperative, and this was an important step forward. Having back-to-back successful flight tests gives us even greater confidence in the technical maturity of our HAWC prototype," Wes Kremer, President of Raytheon's Missiles &amp; Defense business unit, said according to Reuters.

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In the four tests conducted by DARPA since last year, the weapons made by Raytheon was successful both times while Lockwood had one successful attempt and the other test was a failure.

"The vehicle flew a trajectory that engineers designed to intentionally stress the weapon concept to explore its limits and further validate digital performance models," the statement from Raytheon said in the aftermath of the successful test.

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The United States has been conducting a number of air-breathing hypersonic weapons tests in the past year. Since September 2021, they have conducted four tests with three attempts producing the desired results.

The United States has been conducting a number of air-breathing hypersonic weapons tests in the past year. Since September 2021, they have conducted four tests with three attempts producing the desired results. On Monday, the Pentagon said that the military was able to successfully test an air-breathing hypersonic weapon made by Raytheon Technologies Corp. The statement released by the Pentagon stated that this was the third successful test since 2013 and the results from the test indicated that the weapon is capable of reaching speeds five times faster than the speed of sound. Also read | Three-way fight will decide who will be Sri Lanka's next president Raytheon is currently competing with Lockheed Martin Corp to land the contract for the development of Hypersonic Air-breathing Weapon Concept (HAWC). The program is being run by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, or DARPA and they will be the deciding factor. "Advancing our nation's hypersonic capabilities is a critical national imperative, and this was an important step forward. Having back-to-back successful flight tests gives us even greater confidence in the technical maturity of our HAWC prototype," Wes Kremer, President of Raytheon's Missiles & Defense business unit, said according to Reuters. Also read | Turkiye's Erdogan says will freeze Finland and Sweden's NATO bids. Here's why In the four tests conducted by DARPA since last year, the weapons made by Raytheon was successful both times while Lockwood had one successful attempt and the other test was a failure. "The vehicle flew a trajectory that engineers designed to intentionally stress the weapon concept to explore its limits and further validate digital performance models," the statement from Raytheon said in the aftermath of the successful test. WATCH WION LIVE HERE -

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