<p>A new scientific analysis published Tuesday (August 22) said that man-made climate change is the reason behind 2023's severe and months-long "fire weather" conditions that led to Canada's record-breaking blazes.</p>

<p>A report titled - "Climate change more than doubled the likelihood of extreme fire weather conditions in Eastern Canada" - published by the World Weather Attribution group found that over the year, fire-prone conditions were 50 per cent more intense as a result of global warming.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The study mentioned that Canada has experienced its warmest May-June period since 1940, beating the previous record set in 1998 by a huge margin (0.8°C) and at the national scale, relative humidity was also very low.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>It also mentioned that the warm and dry conditions, together with continuous southeasterly winds fueled extensive fire in Alberta, British Columbia, central Saskatchewan and southwestern portions of the Northwest Territories.&nbsp;</p>

<p>First author Clair Barnes, who is an environmental statistician at Imperial College London, told the news agency AFP,&nbsp;"As we continue to warm the planet, these kinds of events are going to get more frequent and they're going to get more intense."&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Wildfires in Canada</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>In Canada, at least four people have reportedly died and around 200,000 people have been evacuated. But as the situation is normalising, some evacuees have returned home amid a gruelling fight against wildfires.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the impact of the wildfires appears&nbsp;to be long-lasting as the smoke from the burning forests has led to dangerous air pollution spreading across much of Canada and the United States to the south.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The air quality has been impacted in Canada, and in the neighbouring United States with Air Quality Index (AQI) values frequently exceeding safe levels in the midwest and northeast USA.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The British Columbia administration is planning to lift travel restrictions to the province's wildfire-hit interior. The travel measures restricted&nbsp;non-essential movement in the province's interior, including Kelowna, Vernon and Kamloops and were due to expire at midnight. The measure will remain in place for West Kelowna.&nbsp;</p>

<p>West Kelowna fire chief Jason Brolund told a news conference: "I really am beginning to feel like we're turning the corner here on this fire."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"...The efforts in partnership with the federal government, with First Nations and others on recovery, has started already," British Columbia Premier David Eby told a news conference in West Kelowna.&nbsp;</p>

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A new scientific analysis published Tuesday (August 22) said that man-made climate change is the reason behind 2023's severe and months-long "fire weather" conditions that led to Canada's record-breaking blazes.

A new scientific analysis published Tuesday (August 22) said that man-made climate change is the reason behind 2023's severe and months-long "fire weather" conditions that led to Canada's record-breaking blazes. A report titled - "Climate change more than doubled the likelihood of extreme fire weather conditions in Eastern Canada" - published by the World Weather Attribution group found that over the year, fire-prone conditions were 50 per cent more intense as a result of global warming. The study mentioned that Canada has experienced its warmest May-June period since 1940, beating the previous record set in 1998 by a huge margin (0.8°C) and at the national scale, relative humidity was also very low. Also read: Bus transporting mostly Venezuelan migrants crashes, 16 dead in Mexico It also mentioned that the warm and dry conditions, together with continuous southeasterly winds fueled extensive fire in Alberta, British Columbia, central Saskatchewan and southwestern portions of the Northwest Territories. First author Clair Barnes, who is an environmental statistician at Imperial College London, told the news agency AFP, "As we continue to warm the planet, these kinds of events are going to get more frequent and they're going to get more intense." Wildfires in Canada In Canada, at least four people have reportedly died and around 200,000 people have been evacuated. But as the situation is normalising, some evacuees have returned home amid a gruelling fight against wildfires. However, the impact of the wildfires appears to be long-lasting as the smoke from the burning forests has led to dangerous air pollution spreading across much of Canada and the United States to the south. The air quality has been impacted in Canada, and in the neighbouring United States with Air Quality Index (AQI) values frequently exceeding safe levels in the midwest and northeast USA. Also read: Ukraine drone strikes continue to shake Moscow, central building hit and flights suspended Watch: Pilots unite to raise fatigue woes after colleague's pre-flight death × British Columbia lifts most travel restrictions The British Columbia administration is planning to lift travel restrictions to the province's wildfire-hit interior. The travel measures restricted non-essential movement in the province's interior, including Kelowna, Vernon and Kamloops and were due to expire at midnight. The measure will remain in place for West Kelowna. West Kelowna fire chief Jason Brolund told a news conference: "I really am beginning to feel like we're turning the corner here on this fire." "...The efforts in partnership with the federal government, with First Nations and others on recovery, has started already," British Columbia Premier David Eby told a news conference in West Kelowna. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Smart sleeper adjusts and moves in response to a child’s movements to make sleep easier for parents. They are also linked with a mobile application for easy tracking of baby’s movement. 

New parents must buy a smart thermometer to measure their baby’s temperature. It keeps a constant check on temperature with the use of a silicone patch placed on the baby’s armpit. The patch sends readings to a smartphone. 

The monitor has a video camera and an app that allows to track the kids even while they are in their room. The camera of some monitors also has night vision, so one can see what the kid is up to. 

A smart bottle warmer is a must-have as this gadget will help to heat up milk quickly and easily. In some products, it can also be done from a phone. 

Smart baby swing has many advantages, including the ability to lull your child to sleep and put them in a good mood for learning. Playing music, swinging back and forth at a set speed, or even rocking your baby to sleep can all help to comfort them. It is also linked to smartphones. 

Diaper bags can have several benefits other than multiple pockets, including changing stations. One can unzip the back pocket and pull the back panel away to stretch the bag into the changing station. 

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Women experience loss in bone density around the age of 30, which leads to osteoporosis. Consult a doctor to check bone health. Ensure adequate intake of calcium, vitamin D, and potassium, the three nutrients that help rebuild bone mass. 

Keep moving, and engage in some kind of physical exercise. It’s important to watch your weight as metabolism slows down with age, and hormones can fluctuate which may result in weight gain. 

Prevention is better than cure. All women must abide by this phrase when they enter their 30s. Preventive care will catch disease and illness early. 

The majority of women face the effects of hormonal imbalance, especially with estrogen and progesterone. Consult a doctor to get your hormones checked to keep you at your best and avert chronic conditions like endometriosis or poly-cystic ovary syndrome. 

With your age, don’t slack on skincare so that you don’t lose the elasticity and youthfulness of your skin. Follow a skincare routine, and always wear sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30. 

Take good care of yourself, and do yoga and meditation. Self-care pampering and other relaxation exercises should be a must to keep your stress levels in check. Do more of what you like the most. 

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<p>China has launched its first high-speed rail line near the Taiwan Strait. The state broadcaster CCTV reported on Thursday (Sep 28) that the train will run across several bays and will travel along the coast of the southeastern province of Fujian, which is closer to the Taiwan Strait.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Xinhua reported that a bullet train departed from Fuzhou, which is the capital of east China's Fujian province, to open the 277-kilometre Fuzhou-Xiamen-Zhangzhou railway line on Thursday morning.&nbsp;</p>

<p>CCTV reported that the bullet train can reach 350 km/h.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Citing China State Railway Group Co Ltd, which is the country's railway operator, state media said that it is China's first cross-sea, rapid line with bullet trains that will travel over bridges across three coastal bays.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Xiamen is an economic hub and a popular tourist destination. Now, the travel time between Fuzhou and Xiamen will be under an hour.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The project, designed by China Railway Siyuan Survey and Design Group Co Ltd, is an addition to the nation's growing high-speed rail network.&nbsp;</p>

<p>China aims to enhance its railway infrastructure as Beijing had 42,000 km of operational high-speed railway by 2022 and the length of high-speed rail regularly operating at 350 km per hour neared 3,200 km as of June 2022.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The railway network near Taiwan Strait can also be seen as a part of its ultimate plan of reunification of the island nation with the mainland.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Beijing views the democratically elected and self-ruled island nation as part of its territory and even claims that it will use force to unite the two territories if needed. Several claim that a war is evident as China has boosted its military presence near Taiwan in the past few years. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Recently, China also unveiled a plan to turn Fujian province into a model zone for "integration" with the island nation as Beijing hopes that the link will enhance investment opportunities and make travel easier.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A Chinese government official said an integrated multidimensional transportation network has been built in Fujian that "will make it technically possible to construct a high-speed transport passage linking the province with Taiwan," according to state media.</p>

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China has launched its first high-speed rail line near the Taiwan Strait. The state broadcaster CCTV reported on Thursday (Sep 28) that the train will run across several bays and will travel along the coast of the southeastern province of Fujian, which is closer to the Taiwan Strait.

China has launched its first high-speed rail line near the Taiwan Strait. The state broadcaster CCTV reported on Thursday (Sep 28) that the train will run across several bays and will travel along the coast of the southeastern province of Fujian, which is closer to the Taiwan Strait. Xinhua reported that a bullet train departed from Fuzhou, which is the capital of east China's Fujian province, to open the 277-kilometre Fuzhou-Xiamen-Zhangzhou railway line on Thursday morning. CCTV reported that the bullet train can reach 350 km/h. Citing China State Railway Group Co Ltd, which is the country's railway operator, state media said that it is China's first cross-sea, rapid line with bullet trains that will travel over bridges across three coastal bays. Also read: Xi Jinping says 'complete reunification' of China 'cannot be stopped by any force' Xiamen is an economic hub and a popular tourist destination. Now, the travel time between Fuzhou and Xiamen will be under an hour. The project, designed by China Railway Siyuan Survey and Design Group Co Ltd, is an addition to the nation's growing high-speed rail network. China aims to enhance its railway infrastructure as Beijing had 42,000 km of operational high-speed railway by 2022 and the length of high-speed rail regularly operating at 350 km per hour neared 3,200 km as of June 2022. Also read: Hackers claiming to have Indian allegiance target Canadian military website Watch: Nepal tilts towards China × The railway network near Taiwan Strait can also be seen as a part of its ultimate plan of reunification of the island nation with the mainland. Beijing views the democratically elected and self-ruled island nation as part of its territory and even claims that it will use force to unite the two territories if needed. Several claim that a war is evident as China has boosted its military presence near Taiwan in the past few years. Recently, China also unveiled a plan to turn Fujian province into a model zone for "integration" with the island nation as Beijing hopes that the link will enhance investment opportunities and make travel easier. A Chinese government official said an integrated multidimensional transportation network has been built in Fujian that "will make it technically possible to construct a high-speed transport passage linking the province with Taiwan," according to state media. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>A massive fire broke out on Friday (Sep 29) in Azadpur mandi, which is New Delhi's largest vegetable market.&nbsp;</p>

<p>More than 10 fire tenders were rushed to the scene to douse the flames.&nbsp;</p>

<p>So far, there have been no reports of injuries or casualties.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Local reports said that the fire was brought under control and the cooling process was underway.</p>

<p>According to the officials, the fire could have broken out in a garbage pile behind a tomato vendor's shop.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Fire Station Officer Paras Kumar told the news agency ANI, "We got the information that a fire broke out near Azadpur Gate No. 1. We have extinguished it completely. No one is injured. There are 7-8 vehicles on the spot."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The reasons for the fire will be known after investigation... Our vehicles came fast, and the fire was extinguished in 15-20 minutes," Kumar added.&nbsp;</p>

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A massive fire broke out on Friday (Sep 29) in Azadpur mandi, which is New Delhi's largest vegetable market. More than 10 fire tenders were rushed to the scene to douse the flames.

A massive fire broke out on Friday (Sep 29) in Azadpur mandi, which is New Delhi's largest vegetable market. More than 10 fire tenders were rushed to the scene to douse the flames. So far, there have been no reports of injuries or casualties. Also read: Doctors in Punjab remove earphones, screws and other objects from man’s stomach Watch the video here: #WATCH | A fire broke out in the Azadpur vegetable market of Delhi. No casualties have been reported. The fire has been brought under control, cooling process is underway. pic.twitter.com/viXr82GSY5 — ANI (@ANI) September 29, 2023 × Local reports said that the fire was brought under control and the cooling process was underway. According to the officials, the fire could have broken out in a garbage pile behind a tomato vendor's shop. Fire Station Officer Paras Kumar told the news agency ANI, "We got the information that a fire broke out near Azadpur Gate No. 1. We have extinguished it completely. No one is injured. There are 7-8 vehicles on the spot." "The reasons for the fire will be known after investigation... Our vehicles came fast, and the fire was extinguished in 15-20 minutes," Kumar added. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The United States released a report on Thursday (Sep 28) that underlines China's alleged attempt to reshape the global information environment in order to alter the will of many nations to Beijing's advantage.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The latest assessment from the US officials published in a report by the State Department's Global Engagement Center accused Beijing of employing a variety of strategies in an effort to establish a world in which Beijing controls the flow of essential information - officially or indirectly.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report titled - Global Engagement Center Special Report: How the People’s Republic of China Seeks to Reshape the Global Information Environment - said: "Beijing's information manipulation spans the use of propaganda, disinformation, and censorship."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The report further said, "Unchecked, the PRC's efforts will reshape the global information landscape, creating biases and gaps that could even lead nations to make decisions that subordinate their economic and security interests to Beijing's."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Well, this is not the first time the US has levelled such accusations related to manipulating the information environment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the early days of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the West accused China of spreading disinformation on social media platforms about the origins of the virus, which still is a mystery.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Not just Covid, the West claims that Beijing also often comes up with campaigns to push agendas over issues such as Xinjiang, the South China Sea, and Taiwan.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The report said that Beijing seeks to maximise the reach of "biased or false pro-PRC content". According to the report, China has apparently acquired stakes in foreign media through public and non-public means and sponsored online influencers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Beijing has also secured sometimes restrictive content sharing agreements with local outlets that can result in trusted mastheads providing legitimacy to unlabeled or obscured PRC content," the report noted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Weighing in on the future impact, the report that China's global information manipulation is not simply a matter of public diplomacy, but a challenge to the integrity of the global information space.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report said that unchecked Beijing's efforts could result in a future in which "technology exported by China, coopted local governments, and fear of Beijing's direct retaliation produce a sharp contraction of global freedom of expression".&nbsp;</p>

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The United States released a report on Thursday (Sep 28) that underlines China's alleged attempt to reshape the global information environment in order to alter the will of many nations to Beijing's advantage. The latest assessment from the US officials published in a report by the State Department's Global Engagement Center accused Beijing of employing a variety of strategies in an effort to establish a world in which Beijing controls the flow of essential information - officially or indirectly. The report titled - Global Engagement Center Special Report: How the People’s Republic of China Seeks to Reshape the Global Information Environment - said: "Beijing's information manipulation spans the use of propaganda, disinformation, and censorship." Also read: Russia’s Vladimir Putin meets Chechen warlord Ramzan Kadyrov believed to be in coma The report further said, "Unchecked, the PRC's efforts will reshape the global information landscape, creating biases and gaps that could even lead nations to make decisions that subordinate their economic and security interests to Beijing's." Well, this is not the first time the US has levelled such accusations related to manipulating the information environment. During the early days of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the West accused China of spreading disinformation on social media platforms about the origins of the virus, which still is a mystery. Not just Covid, the West claims that Beijing also often comes up with campaigns to push agendas over issues such as Xinjiang, the South China Sea, and Taiwan. Also read: Timor president says China military cooperation 'never discussed' Watch: China growing desperate for children? Beijing urges soldiers to procreate × The report said that Beijing seeks to maximise the reach of "biased or false pro-PRC content". According to the report, China has apparently acquired stakes in foreign media through public and non-public means and sponsored online influencers. "Beijing has also secured sometimes restrictive content sharing agreements with local outlets that can result in trusted mastheads providing legitimacy to unlabeled or obscured PRC content," the report noted. Weighing in on the future impact, the report that China's global information manipulation is not simply a matter of public diplomacy, but a challenge to the integrity of the global information space. The report said that unchecked Beijing's efforts could result in a future in which "technology exported by China, coopted local governments, and fear of Beijing's direct retaliation produce a sharp contraction of global freedom of expression". WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin was on Friday (Sep 29) and was seen meeting Andrei Troshev, who is one of the most senior former commanders of the Wagner mercenary group. State media reported that the Russian leader discussed how best to use "volunteer units" in the Ukraine war.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A Kremlin statement noted that Putin has tasked Troshev, the former aide of late Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, to oversee volunteer fighter units in Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Putin was quoted as telling Troshev, "At the last meeting we talked about you overseeing the formation of volunteer units that can carry out various tasks, first and foremost of course in the zone of the special military operation."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Deputy Defence Minister Yunus-Bek Yevkurov also attended the meeting, which highlighted the Kremlin's attempt to demonstrate that the state had regained control of the mercenary force following a failed coup in June by Prigozhin, who died with nine other people when a plane flying from Moscow to Saint Petersburg crashed on August 23.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Yunus-Bek Yevkurov, who has travelled over recent months to several countries where Wagner mercenaries have worked, was also present, sitting closest to Putin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the Kremlin, the meeting took place late on Thursday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Putin said during the meeting that they had spoken about how "volunteer units that can perform various combat tasks, above all, of course, in the zone of the special military operation."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Putin said, "You yourself have been fighting in such a unit for more than a year. You know what it is, how it is done, you know about the issues that need to be resolved in advance so that the combat work goes in the best and most successful way."&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>What does this meeting indicate?</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>A report by the news agency Reuters said that the meeting appears to indicate that Troshev and Yevkurov will now supervise what remains of Wagner, which originally had tens of thousands of soldiers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the Russia-Ukraine war, which started last year on Feb 24, Wagner gained prominence for its May capture of the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut. Wagner's forces withdrew from Ukraine following Bakhmut's defeat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Russian sources have told Reuters that some of the Wagner fighters have signed up for service with the formal Russian army while many others have moved into different private military companies (PMCs).&nbsp;</p>

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Russian President Vladimir Putin was on Friday (Sep 29) and was seen meeting Andrei Troshev, who is one of the most senior former commanders of the Wagner mercenary group.

Russian President Vladimir Putin was on Friday (Sep 29) and was seen meeting Andrei Troshev, who is one of the most senior former commanders of the Wagner mercenary group. State media reported that the Russian leader discussed how best to use "volunteer units" in the Ukraine war. A Kremlin statement noted that Putin has tasked Troshev, the former aide of late Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, to oversee volunteer fighter units in Ukraine. Putin was quoted as telling Troshev, "At the last meeting we talked about you overseeing the formation of volunteer units that can carry out various tasks, first and foremost of course in the zone of the special military operation." Also read: Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky 'keen' to visit India later this year Deputy Defence Minister Yunus-Bek Yevkurov also attended the meeting, which highlighted the Kremlin's attempt to demonstrate that the state had regained control of the mercenary force following a failed coup in June by Prigozhin, who died with nine other people when a plane flying from Moscow to Saint Petersburg crashed on August 23. Yunus-Bek Yevkurov, who has travelled over recent months to several countries where Wagner mercenaries have worked, was also present, sitting closest to Putin. According to the Kremlin, the meeting took place late on Thursday. Putin said during the meeting that they had spoken about how "volunteer units that can perform various combat tasks, above all, of course, in the zone of the special military operation." Putin said, "You yourself have been fighting in such a unit for more than a year. You know what it is, how it is done, you know about the issues that need to be resolved in advance so that the combat work goes in the best and most successful way." Also read: Russia’s Vladimir Putin meets Chechen warlord Ramzan Kadyrov believed to be in coma Watch this video: × What does this meeting indicate? A report by the news agency Reuters said that the meeting appears to indicate that Troshev and Yevkurov will now supervise what remains of Wagner, which originally had tens of thousands of soldiers. During the Russia-Ukraine war, which started last year on Feb 24, Wagner gained prominence for its May capture of the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut. Wagner's forces withdrew from Ukraine following Bakhmut's defeat. Russian sources have told Reuters that some of the Wagner fighters have signed up for service with the formal Russian army while many others have moved into different private military companies (PMCs). Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Police have said that twin shootings in Rotterdam on Thursday (Sep 28) killed at least three people. The&nbsp;authorities noted that a gunman opened fire in a flat and then at a medical centre in the Dutch city.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The attacker first opened fire at a house. After that, he set the building on fire.&nbsp;A spokesperson for the Rotterdam Police said the suspect then headed to the local hospital.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A 32-year-old resident, dressed in combat gear, has been arrested at the Erasmus Medical Centre in Rotterdam in connection to both incidents.&nbsp;Police officials said the suspect was a student at Erasmus University Medical Centre, where the shooting took place and the motive for the shooting was not clear yet.&nbsp;<br />
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A 39-year-old woman and a 42-year-old teacher at Erasmus University were reported killed at two locations, said officials. The 14-year-old daughter of the woman, who was battling for her life in the hospital, also died.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The medical centre earlier posted an update on social media platform X that "due to various incidents, we currently ask you not to come to Erasmus MC".&nbsp;</p>

<p>The city police said in a statement on X: "The two shooting incidents in Rotterdam have resulted in fatalities. We will first inform family and relatives and will explain more later."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The authorities said that elite police units had burst into the hospital in the Dutch city searching for the suspect, who was armed with a handgun.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Citing police, the local news agency ANP revealed the age of the suspect and noted that the motive for the attack is unknown.&nbsp;</p>

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Police have said that twin shootings in Rotterdam on Thursday (Sep 28) killed at least three people. The authorities noted that a gunman opened fire in a flat and then at a medical centre in the Dutch city.

Police have said that twin shootings in Rotterdam on Thursday (Sep 28) killed at least three people. The authorities noted that a gunman opened fire in a flat and then at a medical centre in the Dutch city. The attacker first opened fire at a house. After that, he set the building on fire. A spokesperson for the Rotterdam Police said the suspect then headed to the local hospital. A 32-year-old resident, dressed in combat gear, has been arrested at the Erasmus Medical Centre in Rotterdam in connection to both incidents. Police officials said the suspect was a student at Erasmus University Medical Centre, where the shooting took place and the motive for the shooting was not clear yet. A 39-year-old woman and a 42-year-old teacher at Erasmus University were reported killed at two locations, said officials. The 14-year-old daughter of the woman, who was battling for her life in the hospital, also died. Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. 🇳🇱 ALERTE - Chaos à #Rotterdam, aux Pays-Bas. Plusieurs personnes ont été tuées dans deux fusillades. Un homme armé a ouvert le feu dans un appartement, puis a fait irruption dans un centre médical voisin. Des incendies se sont déclarés. Un suspect a été arrêté (police). pic.twitter.com/MlkAAMRuJU — Infos Françaises (@InfosFrancaises) September 28, 2023 × 🇳🇱 URGENT - Chaos à Rotterdam : un homme a ouvert le feu dans un appartement puis dans un centre-médical voisin. Des incendies se sont déclarés. Plusieurs morts. (sources concordantes) pic.twitter.com/oIt4Krd1sx — AlertesInfos (@AlertesInfos) September 28, 2023 × The medical centre earlier posted an update on social media platform X that "due to various incidents, we currently ask you not to come to Erasmus MC". The city police said in a statement on X: "The two shooting incidents in Rotterdam have resulted in fatalities. We will first inform family and relatives and will explain more later." The authorities said that elite police units had burst into the hospital in the Dutch city searching for the suspect, who was armed with a handgun. Citing police, the local news agency ANP revealed the age of the suspect and noted that the motive for the attack is unknown. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Manipur Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh's ancestral house was targeted by a mob on Thursday (Sep 28), but the attempt was foiled by the police who&nbsp;resorted to firing in the air. The house was empty as Singh lives in the official residence in the centre of the state's capital.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As quoted by the news agencies, a police officer told the news agency PTI: "There was an attempt to attack the chief minister's ancestral house at Heingang locality in Imphal. Security forces stopped the mob around 100-150 metres away from the house."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The house was guarded by officials and more barricades were added. In order to reduce the visibility of the protesters, the authorities switched off the electricity connection in the entire area.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Two groups of people came from different directions and approached the CM's ancestral residence but they were stopped," the police officer said, further adding that several rounds of tear gas shells were fired by RAF and state police personnel to disperse the mob.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the early hours of Thursday, a mob vandalised the deputy commissioner's office in Imphal West district and torched two four-wheelers. The protesters also burnt tyres.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The news agencies said that on Wednesday, curfew was re-imposed in the two districts — Imphal East and West — as the security forces tried to avert the violent protests, which saw 65 demonstrators being injured since Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In Manipur, violence broke out again on Tuesday in the aftermath of photos of the bodies of two youths — a man and a girl — went viral on social media platforms. They went missing in July.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, houses of several ministers were attacked in Manipur which has been witnessing ethnic strife for nearly five months.</p>

<p>Violent clashes broke out in the northeastern state of India after a 'Tribal Solidarity March' was organised in the hill districts in the first week of May aimed at protesting the Meitei community's demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status.&nbsp;</p>

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Manipur Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh's ancestral house was targeted by a mob on Thursday (Sep 28), but the attempt was foiled by the police who resorted to firing in the air.

Manipur Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh's ancestral house was targeted by a mob on Thursday (Sep 28), but the attempt was foiled by the police who resorted to firing in the air. The house was empty as Singh lives in the official residence in the centre of the state's capital. As quoted by the news agencies, a police officer told the news agency PTI: "There was an attempt to attack the chief minister's ancestral house at Heingang locality in Imphal. Security forces stopped the mob around 100-150 metres away from the house." The house was guarded by officials and more barricades were added. In order to reduce the visibility of the protesters, the authorities switched off the electricity connection in the entire area. Also read: Ujjain minor rape case: Man tries to escape during probe, arrested; govt vows 'strictest punishment' "Two groups of people came from different directions and approached the CM's ancestral residence but they were stopped," the police officer said, further adding that several rounds of tear gas shells were fired by RAF and state police personnel to disperse the mob. In the early hours of Thursday, a mob vandalised the deputy commissioner's office in Imphal West district and torched two four-wheelers. The protesters also burnt tyres. The news agencies said that on Wednesday, curfew was re-imposed in the two districts — Imphal East and West — as the security forces tried to avert the violent protests, which saw 65 demonstrators being injured since Tuesday. Also read: Man tied to pole, beaten to death in India's capital New Delhi Watch this report: × In Manipur, violence broke out again on Tuesday in the aftermath of photos of the bodies of two youths — a man and a girl — went viral on social media platforms. They went missing in July. Earlier, houses of several ministers were attacked in Manipur which has been witnessing ethnic strife for nearly five months. Violent clashes broke out in the northeastern state of India after a 'Tribal Solidarity March' was organised in the hill districts in the first week of May aimed at protesting the Meitei community's demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Chinese leader Xi Jinping reiterated calls for "the complete reunification of the motherland" during a state banquet that marked China's 74th National Day on Thursday (Sep 28) as he described it as a "historical necessity that cannot be stopped by any force".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Xi urged the nation to "work together in unity" in a speech more usually delivered by the premier at the dinner reception before the 74th anniversary of the founding of modern China.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The event was attended by several foreign ambassadors to China, including the United States and South Korea, as well as former governmental officials, at the Great Hall of the People.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Xi also addressed the country's economic goals as China's economy is slowing down. "On our new journey, the future is bright, but the road ahead will not be smooth," he said, further adding that "Unity is strength, and confidence is worth more than gold". Annually, China's State Council holds a reception ahead of the National Day on October 1.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Xi's call for "complete reunification" can be seen as a veiled reference to the Taiwan crisis as Beijing views the democratically elected and self-ruled island nation as part of its territory and even claims that, in case needed, it will use force to unite the two territories. In the past few years, China has boosted its military presence near Taiwan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Recently, China also came up with a new path to move forward with its bid for "peaceful unification" with Taiwan by unveiling a plan to turn Fujian province into a model zone for "integration" with the island nation.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Earlier this month, the Chinese policymakers released detailed measures in a 21-article document to turn the southeastern mainland province into a demonstration area for integrated development across the Taiwan Strait.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the plan, which has been jointly issued by the Communist Party's Central Committee and the State Council, China's cabinet, the move aims to "deepen cross-strait integrated development in all fields and promote the process of peaceful reunification". &nbsp;</p>

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Chinese leader Xi Jinping reiterated calls for "the complete reunification of the motherland" during a state banquet that marked China's 74th National Day on Thursday (Sep 28) as he described it as a "historical necessity that cannot be stopped by any force".

Chinese leader Xi Jinping reiterated calls for "the complete reunification of the motherland" during a state banquet that marked China's 74th National Day on Thursday (Sep 28) as he described it as a "historical necessity that cannot be stopped by any force". Xi urged the nation to "work together in unity" in a speech more usually delivered by the premier at the dinner reception before the 74th anniversary of the founding of modern China. The event was attended by several foreign ambassadors to China, including the United States and South Korea, as well as former governmental officials, at the Great Hall of the People. Also read: Hackers claiming to have Indian allegiance target Canadian military website Xi also addressed the country's economic goals as China's economy is slowing down. "On our new journey, the future is bright, but the road ahead will not be smooth," he said, further adding that "Unity is strength, and confidence is worth more than gold". Annually, China's State Council holds a reception ahead of the National Day on October 1. Xi's call for "complete reunification" can be seen as a veiled reference to the Taiwan crisis as Beijing views the democratically elected and self-ruled island nation as part of its territory and even claims that, in case needed, it will use force to unite the two territories. In the past few years, China has boosted its military presence near Taiwan. Recently, China also came up with a new path to move forward with its bid for "peaceful unification" with Taiwan by unveiling a plan to turn Fujian province into a model zone for "integration" with the island nation. Also read: Russia plans major increase in defence spending for edge in Ukraine war Watch: US-China tensions lead to goodbyes for Chinese pandas × Earlier this month, the Chinese policymakers released detailed measures in a 21-article document to turn the southeastern mainland province into a demonstration area for integrated development across the Taiwan Strait. According to the plan, which has been jointly issued by the Communist Party's Central Committee and the State Council, China's cabinet, the move aims to "deepen cross-strait integrated development in all fields and promote the process of peaceful reunification". (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Police on Thursday (Sep 28) arrested a man who is accused of raping a minor girl in Ujjain, a city in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Reports said he injured himself when he was trying to escape from the law enforcement authorities during the investigation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The man, who is an auto-rickshaw driver, had allegedly raped and brutalised the girl, aged about 12. She had been found distressed, bleeding, and wandering semi-clad on the city streets three days ago.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A member of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) who visited the hospital, said that the condition of the girl, admitted to an Indore hospital, was improving gradually.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Ajay Verma, in-charge of the Mahakal police station in Ujjain, said that the accused, identified as Bharat Soni was detained during the probe. He tried to escape when the police took him to the crime spot to recreate the crime scene and collect evidence like torn clothes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Verma told reporters that the accused tried to escape during the crime scene recreation but was chased by the policemen and caught when he fell on the cemented road after getting trapped around a corner. The incident took place near Jeevan Khedi locality and two policemen also sustained injuries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Soni is the only accused in the case and is said to be a resident of the Nanakheda area of the city. He was detained on the basis of CCTV footage earlier. Police claimed to have found blood stains on the passenger seat of his auto rickshaw.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Reports claimed that the victim went door to door in semi-naked condition, begging for help, but was denied assistance&nbsp;till she&nbsp;reached an Ashram where&nbsp;a priest, identified as Acharya Rahul Sharma&nbsp;covered her with a towel and rushed her to the hospital.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said, "He (accused Bharat Soni) will be given the strictest punishment. We will leave no stone unturned in getting him punished."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I was keeping track of the situation every hour. Such criminals are not fit to be a part of society. He has injured the soul of Madhya Pradesh. She is my daughter, the daughter of Madhya Pradesh. We will care about her," Chouhan added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ujjain SP Sachin Sharma said in a press conference, "An attempt was made to spread a narrative that no one helped her (the victim), but during our investigation, we found that people helped her financially, it would have been better if (more) help could have been provided. I thank the people of Indore for keeping faith in the police."&nbsp;</p>

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Police on Thursday (Sep 28) arrested a man who is accused of raping a minor girl in Ujjain, a city in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Reports said he injured himself when he was trying to escape from the law enforcement authorities during the investigation.

Police on Thursday (Sep 28) arrested a man who is accused of raping a minor girl in Ujjain, a city in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Reports said he injured himself when he was trying to escape from the law enforcement authorities during the investigation. The man, who is an auto-rickshaw driver, had allegedly raped and brutalised the girl, aged about 12. She had been found distressed, bleeding, and wandering semi-clad on the city streets three days ago. A member of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) who visited the hospital, said that the condition of the girl, admitted to an Indore hospital, was improving gradually. Also read: Man tied to pole, beaten to death in India's capital New Delhi Ajay Verma, in-charge of the Mahakal police station in Ujjain, said that the accused, identified as Bharat Soni was detained during the probe. He tried to escape when the police took him to the crime spot to recreate the crime scene and collect evidence like torn clothes. Verma told reporters that the accused tried to escape during the crime scene recreation but was chased by the policemen and caught when he fell on the cemented road after getting trapped around a corner. The incident took place near Jeevan Khedi locality and two policemen also sustained injuries. Soni is the only accused in the case and is said to be a resident of the Nanakheda area of the city. He was detained on the basis of CCTV footage earlier. Police claimed to have found blood stains on the passenger seat of his auto rickshaw. Also read: 'Third gender' category should be provided for civil service aspirants: NHRC Watch: India's dossier exposes Khalistani's extensive links to Pakistan × Reports claimed that the victim went door to door in semi-naked condition, begging for help, but was denied assistance till she reached an Ashram where a priest, identified as Acharya Rahul Sharma covered her with a towel and rushed her to the hospital. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said, "He (accused Bharat Soni) will be given the strictest punishment. We will leave no stone unturned in getting him punished." "I was keeping track of the situation every hour. Such criminals are not fit to be a part of society. He has injured the soul of Madhya Pradesh. She is my daughter, the daughter of Madhya Pradesh. We will care about her," Chouhan added. Ujjain SP Sachin Sharma said in a press conference, "An attempt was made to spread a narrative that no one helped her (the victim), but during our investigation, we found that people helped her financially, it would have been better if (more) help could have been provided. I thank the people of Indore for keeping faith in the police." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>A new study suggests that a massive earthquake — around magnitude 7.8 — rocked the Seattle area around 1,100 years ago when a series of hidden faults ruptured simultaneously. Something like that may happen again, and the implications would be catastrophic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earthquakes happen when the tectonic plates get stuck at their edges due to friction and when the stress on the edge overcomes the friction. Such movement releases energy in waves that travel through the earth's crust, which leads to the trembling that we feel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Seattle fault is among other fault lines and associated folds in the United States. It runs along the northern border of Seattle and extends up to the Olympic Peninsula.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The latest study published in the journal <a href="https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.adh4973"><em>Science Advances</em></a> on Wednesday (Sep 27) analysed the&nbsp;earth-shifting event which happened more than a millennium ago in the Puget Sound region, which is comprised of metropolitan areas such as Seattle and Tacoma.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to the study, the quake led to landslides, upliftment of fault scraps, and a local tsunami, as a result of which a lot of local trees were drowned and buried across an area of 193 square miles.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Several reports claim that the region is a structurally complex, seismically active trough between the Coast Range and the Cascade volcanic arc. In the mentioned region, the Seattle municipality said that deep quakes of magnitude more than six have occurred in 1909, 1939, 1946, 1949, 1965, and 2001.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The government website said that earthquakes are the most serious hazard facing Seattle and unlike other potentially catastrophic hazards, Seattle has had and will experience powerful earthquakes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Scientists urge authorities to take appropriate actions to mitigate the implications as the latest study discusses the multifault earthquake threat for the Seattle metropolitan region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The study noted that researchers used dendrochronological dating and a cosmogenic radiation pulse to constrain the death dates of earthquake-killed trees along two adjacent fault zones near Seattle, Washington within a 6-month period between the 923 and 924 CE growing seasons.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Our narrow constraints conclusively show linked rupturing that occurred either as a single composite earthquake of estimated magnitude 7.8 or as a closely spaced double earthquake sequence with estimated magnitudes of 7.5 and 7.3," the authors of the study said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Researchers hired divers to bring to the surface a tree sample collected from an earthquake-downed tree in Washington's Price Lake. Using radiocarbon and tree-ring dating, the team determined when the trees died.&nbsp;</p>

<p>They found that the trees had died between 923 and 924 AD, within a six-month period. It suggests that the earthquakes across the Puget Sound region took place in a short period of time.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The press release mentioned that the researchers estimated that a single multi-fault earthquake could have had a magnitude of around 7.8, however two earthquakes within that six-month period would each have exceeded 7.3.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The study further added that these scenarios, which are not recognised in current hazard models, increase the maximum earthquake size needed for seismic preparedness and engineering design within the Puget Sound region of &gt;4 million residents.&nbsp;</p>

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A new study suggests that a massive earthquake — around magnitude 7.8 — rocked the Seattle area around 1,100 years ago when a series of hidden faults ruptured simultaneously.

A new study suggests that a massive earthquake — around magnitude 7.8 — rocked the Seattle area around 1,100 years ago when a series of hidden faults ruptured simultaneously. Something like that may happen again, and the implications would be catastrophic. Earthquakes happen when the tectonic plates get stuck at their edges due to friction and when the stress on the edge overcomes the friction. Such movement releases energy in waves that travel through the earth's crust, which leads to the trembling that we feel. The Seattle fault is among other fault lines and associated folds in the United States. It runs along the northern border of Seattle and extends up to the Olympic Peninsula. The latest study published in the journal Science Advances on Wednesday (Sep 27) analysed the earth-shifting event which happened more than a millennium ago in the Puget Sound region, which is comprised of metropolitan areas such as Seattle and Tacoma. Also read: Einstein proven right again, scientists find antimatter ‘falling’, not defying gravity According to the study, the quake led to landslides, upliftment of fault scraps, and a local tsunami, as a result of which a lot of local trees were drowned and buried across an area of 193 square miles. Several reports claim that the region is a structurally complex, seismically active trough between the Coast Range and the Cascade volcanic arc. In the mentioned region, the Seattle municipality said that deep quakes of magnitude more than six have occurred in 1909, 1939, 1946, 1949, 1965, and 2001. The government website said that earthquakes are the most serious hazard facing Seattle and unlike other potentially catastrophic hazards, Seattle has had and will experience powerful earthquakes. Scientists urge authorities to take appropriate actions to mitigate the implications as the latest study discusses the multifault earthquake threat for the Seattle metropolitan region. The study noted that researchers used dendrochronological dating and a cosmogenic radiation pulse to constrain the death dates of earthquake-killed trees along two adjacent fault zones near Seattle, Washington within a 6-month period between the 923 and 924 CE growing seasons. Also read: Study finds mRNA from Covid vaccines in milk of breastfeeding mothers "Our narrow constraints conclusively show linked rupturing that occurred either as a single composite earthquake of estimated magnitude 7.8 or as a closely spaced double earthquake sequence with estimated magnitudes of 7.5 and 7.3," the authors of the study said. Researchers hired divers to bring to the surface a tree sample collected from an earthquake-downed tree in Washington's Price Lake. Using radiocarbon and tree-ring dating, the team determined when the trees died. They found that the trees had died between 923 and 924 AD, within a six-month period. It suggests that the earthquakes across the Puget Sound region took place in a short period of time. Watch: Criminal gangs in UK find new ways to smuggle drugs × The press release mentioned that the researchers estimated that a single multi-fault earthquake could have had a magnitude of around 7.8, however two earthquakes within that six-month period would each have exceeded 7.3. The study further added that these scenarios, which are not recognised in current hazard models, increase the maximum earthquake size needed for seismic preparedness and engineering design within the Puget Sound region of >4 million residents. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Massive earthquake rocked Seattle area 1,100 years ago, it may happen again

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