Scientists from the American space agency, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), found that surface regeneration happens a lot quicker on asteroids than on Earth, a report published on the official website of NASA stated.&nbsp;

NASA experts from the OSIRIS-REx mission have learned about surface regeneration after analysing rock fractures on asteroid Bennu from high-resolution images taken by the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft.&nbsp;

They discovered that the Sun’s heat fractures rocks on Bennu in just 10,000 to 100,000 years, a finding tha will help space scientists to estimate and understand how long it takes boulders on asteroids like Bennu to break down into smaller particles. The particles may either eject into space or stay on the asteroid's surface, the NASA article mentioned.&nbsp;

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Marco Delbo, senior scientist at Université Côte d'Azur, CNRS, Observatoire de la Côte d'Azur, Laboratoire Lagrange, Nice, France, said that tens of thousands of years might sound pretty slow, but "we thought surface regeneration on asteroids took a few millions of years".&nbsp;

Delbo, who is the lead author of a paper published in June 2022 in Nature Geoscience, added, "We were surprised to learn that the ageing and weathering process on asteroids happens so quickly, geologically speaking."&nbsp;

NASA has mentioned that surface changes on Earth are gradual, however, landslides, volcanoes and earthquakes can bring about surface changes suddenly. NASA said that the water, wind and temperature changes slowly break down rock layers, creating new surfaces over millions of years.&nbsp;

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But while mentioning the Bennu, NASA stated that rapid temperature changes on Bennu create internal stress that fractures and breaks down rocks.&nbsp;

The Sun rises every 4.3 hours on Bennu. At the equator, daytime highs can reach almost 260 F and nighttime lows plummet to nearly minus 10 F.&nbsp;

The cracks in the rocks on Bennu were spotted by the scientists in spacecraft images from the first surveys. Delbo said that the fractures seemed to point in the same direction, "a distinct signature that temperature shocks between the day and the night could be the cause."&nbsp;

The length and angles of more than 1,500 fractures were measured by Delbo and his colleagues in OSIRIS-REx images by hand. NASA said that some were shorter than a tennis racket, others longer than a tennis court.&nbsp;

The fractures were predominantly aligning in the northwest-southeast direction, suggesting they were caused by the Sun. Delbo said, "If landslides or impacts were moving boulders faster than the boulders were cracking, the fractures would point in random directions."&nbsp;

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Scientists from the American space agency, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), found that surface regeneration happens a lot quicker on asteroids than on Earth, a report published on the official website of NASA stated. NASA experts from the OSIRIS-REx mission have learned about surface regeneration after analysing rock fractures on asteroid Bennu from high-resolution images taken by the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft. They discovered that the Sun’s heat fractures rocks on Bennu in just 10,000 to 100,000 years, a finding tha will help space scientists to estimate and understand how long it takes boulders on asteroids like Bennu to break down into smaller particles. The particles may either eject into space or stay on the asteroid's surface, the NASA article mentioned. ALSO READ | Dogs may be 'seeing' through smells, says a study Marco Delbo, senior scientist at Université Côte d'Azur, CNRS, Observatoire de la Côte d'Azur, Laboratoire Lagrange, Nice, France, said that tens of thousands of years might sound pretty slow, but "we thought surface regeneration on asteroids took a few millions of years". Delbo, who is the lead author of a paper published in June 2022 in Nature Geoscience, added, "We were surprised to learn that the ageing and weathering process on asteroids happens so quickly, geologically speaking." NASA has mentioned that surface changes on Earth are gradual, however, landslides, volcanoes and earthquakes can bring about surface changes suddenly. NASA said that the water, wind and temperature changes slowly break down rock layers, creating new surfaces over millions of years. ALSO READ | NASA looking to repurpose existing satellites to search for alien life in space But while mentioning the Bennu, NASA stated that rapid temperature changes on Bennu create internal stress that fractures and breaks down rocks. The Sun rises every 4.3 hours on Bennu. At the equator, daytime highs can reach almost 260 F and nighttime lows plummet to nearly minus 10 F. The cracks in the rocks on Bennu were spotted by the scientists in spacecraft images from the first surveys. Delbo said that the fractures seemed to point in the same direction, "a distinct signature that temperature shocks between the day and the night could be the cause." The length and angles of more than 1,500 fractures were measured by Delbo and his colleagues in OSIRIS-REx images by hand. NASA said that some were shorter than a tennis racket, others longer than a tennis court. The fractures were predominantly aligning in the northwest-southeast direction, suggesting they were caused by the Sun. Delbo said, "If landslides or impacts were moving boulders faster than the boulders were cracking, the fractures would point in random directions." 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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Droupadi Murmu&nbsp;took oath as India's 15th President.&nbsp;The agreement between Russia and Ukraine to allow the transport of food grains in the middle of the crisis was welcomed by nations all around the world.&nbsp;The Biden administration is investigating Chinese telecoms equipment maker Huawei over concerns that US cell towers fitted with its gear could capture sensitive information from military bases

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Droupadi Murmu took oath as India's 15th President. The agreement between Russia and Ukraine to allow the transport of food grains in the middle of the crisis was welcomed by nations all around the world.

Droupadi Murmu took oath as India's 15th President. The agreement between Russia and Ukraine to allow the transport of food grains in the middle of the crisis was welcomed by nations all around the world. The Biden administration is investigating Chinese telecoms equipment maker Huawei over concerns that US cell towers fitted with its gear could capture sensitive information from military bases Click on the links to read the full report My election proves that in India, the poor can dream and achieve too: President Droupadi Murmu Droupadi Murmu, the 15th president of India, addressed the nation after taking the oath of office and noted that she was the first president to be born in independent India and that it was an honour for her to lead the nation as it celebrated 75 years of independence. Ukraine looks to ship food grains this week despite attack on Odessa port The agreement between Russia and Ukraine to allow the transport of food grains in the middle of the crisis was welcomed by nations all around the world. US probes China's Huawei over equipment near missile silos The Biden administration is investigating Chinese telecoms equipment maker Huawei over concerns that US cell towers fitted with its gear could capture sensitive information from military bases and missile silos that the company could then transmit to China, two people familiar with the matter said. With Ukraine conflict in mind, Taiwan stages Chinese invasion war games Taiwan on Monday (July 25) kicked off it largest military exercises. The exercise saw trench warfare and shoulder-launched Stinger missiles deployed against simulated Chinese attacks. Indonesia foot and mouth outbreak prompts New Zealand, Australia restrictions As Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern warned, an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in Indonesia could cost thousands of New Zealand jobs, as her nation and neighbouring Australia stepped up border biosecurity restrictions. Pope set for historic apology for school abuses in Canada Thousands of Indigenous persons are expected to converge Monday on the small Alberta prairie community of Maskwacis to hear a long-awaited apology from Pope Francis for generations of abuse and cultural suppression at Catholic residential schools across Canada. At least 17 suspected Haitian migrants die off Bahamas coast after boat capsizes At least 17 suspected migrants from Haiti are confirmed after a boat capsized off the coast of The Bahamas, the authorities of both countries revealed. Bus plunges into Kenyan river valley, 34 people dead - Reports Thirty-four people died in central Kenya when their bus veered off a bridge and plunged into a river valley, local media reported on Monday. Australia registers record number of COVID-19 cases as Omicron surges There has been a steady surge of COVID-19 cases all around the world and the trend seems to be continuing in Australia. The country saw 5450 cases on Monday – a record since the pandemic started – and the official data stated that the majority of cases were from the Omicron sub-variants. Heatwave reveals royal garden nearly 300 years old in UK In a startling development, extreme temperature due to heatwave dried the grass of south lawn at Chatsworth House leading to the discovery of a garden nearly 300 years old in the UK.

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At least 17 suspected migrants from Haiti are confirmed after a boat capsized off the coast of The Bahamas, the authorities of both countries revealed.&nbsp;

A statement tweeted by Bahamian Prime Minister Philip Davis read: "Rescue teams recovered 17 bodies from the water -- 15 women, one man and one infant."&nbsp;

Davis further said that the authorities believe they were on a speedboat heading for Miami. It is believed that the vessel capsized in rough seas, the Bahamian PM added.&nbsp;

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News agencies have reported that the Bahamas — a group of islands near the coast of the US state of Florida is said to be used used by human smugglers.&nbsp;

It is used as a jumping-off point for the potentially treacherous sea journey for Haitians seeking to reach the United States.&nbsp;

Bahamian Prime Minister's statement also added that another 25 people were rescued and placed in the care of health officials. Search and rescue missions are underway as at least one person is still missing.&nbsp;

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On the other hand, a report by Reuters mentioned that Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander said up to 60 people may have been on board and more people were presumed missing.&nbsp;

Two people were taken into custody over the suspected human smuggling operation, the Bahamian authorities stated. Both were from the Bahamas.&nbsp;

Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry tweeted: "This new tragedy saddens the entire nation. I call once again for national reconciliation to solve the problems that make our brothers, sisters and children flee from our land."&nbsp;

The initial probe suggested that a speed boat left New Providence, the most populous island in the Bahamian archipelago, around 1:00am (local time) on Sunday. It is believed that the boat capsized in the rough water, 11 kilometres off the coast of the island.&nbsp;

About 60 people were onboard the boat which was believed to be destined for Miami, Florida.&nbsp;

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At least 17 suspected migrants from Haiti are confirmed after a boat capsized off the coast of The Bahamas, the authorities of both countries revealed. A statement tweeted by Bahamian Prime Minister Philip Davis read: "Rescue teams recovered 17 bodies from the water -- 15 women, one man and one infant.

At least 17 suspected migrants from Haiti are confirmed after a boat capsized off the coast of The Bahamas, the authorities of both countries revealed. A statement tweeted by Bahamian Prime Minister Philip Davis read: "Rescue teams recovered 17 bodies from the water -- 15 women, one man and one infant." Davis further said that the authorities believe they were on a speedboat heading for Miami. It is believed that the vessel capsized in rough seas, the Bahamian PM added. ALSO READ | With Ukraine conflict in mind, Taiwan stages Chinese invasion war games News agencies have reported that the Bahamas — a group of islands near the coast of the US state of Florida is said to be used used by human smugglers. It is used as a jumping-off point for the potentially treacherous sea journey for Haitians seeking to reach the United States. Bahamian Prime Minister's statement also added that another 25 people were rescued and placed in the care of health officials. Search and rescue missions are underway as at least one person is still missing. ALSO READ | Australia registers record number of COVID-19 cases as Omicron surges On the other hand, a report by Reuters mentioned that Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander said up to 60 people may have been on board and more people were presumed missing. Two people were taken into custody over the suspected human smuggling operation, the Bahamian authorities stated. Both were from the Bahamas. Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry tweeted: "This new tragedy saddens the entire nation. I call once again for national reconciliation to solve the problems that make our brothers, sisters and children flee from our land." The initial probe suggested that a speed boat left New Providence, the most populous island in the Bahamian archipelago, around 1:00am (local time) on Sunday. It is believed that the boat capsized in the rough water, 11 kilometres off the coast of the island. About 60 people were onboard the boat which was believed to be destined for Miami, Florida. 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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Believe it or not, a 100-pound sailfish leapt out of the water and stabbed a woman in the United States. Officials have revealed that a 73-year-old Maryland woman was attacked by sailfish when she was on a fishing boat in Florida. The authorities also said that her companions were trying to reel it.&nbsp;

According to a report from the Martin County Sheriff's Office, the woman was stabbed by the sailfish in the groin area with its pointed bill last Tuesday.&nbsp;

As per the incident report, two men who were on board with the victim noticed that the fish began to charge at the boat when they attempted to make the reel.&nbsp;

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Sailfish are any of the two species of marine fish in the genus Istiophorus, which belong to the family Istiophoridae. They are blue to grey. They have a characteristically large dorsal fin known as the sail and it often stretches the entire length of the back. Another notable characteristic is the elongated rostrum (bill). Sailfish are said to be among the fastest fish species in the ocean.&nbsp;

In the Maryland woman's case, the officials revealed that the fish jumped out of the water and stabbed the woman when she was standing next to the centre console.&nbsp;

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Immediately after the incident, the two men who were present with her put pressure on the wound and met responding officers at Sandsprit Park.&nbsp;

The police said that the woman has been identified as Katherine Perkins and she was flown to HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital and her present condition is unknown.&nbsp;

As quoted by local media outlets, Perkins told the officials the attack happened too fast to react. No one else was injured.&nbsp;

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Believe it or not, a 100-pound sailfish leapt out of the water and stabbed a woman in the United States. Officials have revealed that a 73-year-old Maryland woman was attacked by sailfish when she was on a fishing boat in Florida. The authorities also said that her companions were trying to reel it. According to a report from the Martin County Sheriff's Office, the woman was stabbed by the sailfish in the groin area with its pointed bill last Tuesday. As per the incident report, two men who were on board with the victim noticed that the fish began to charge at the boat when they attempted to make the reel. ALSO READ | Florida battles a pest that it eradicated in 2021 spending $23 million. Find out what it is Sailfish are any of the two species of marine fish in the genus Istiophorus, which belong to the family Istiophoridae. They are blue to grey. They have a characteristically large dorsal fin known as the sail and it often stretches the entire length of the back. Another notable characteristic is the elongated rostrum (bill). Sailfish are said to be among the fastest fish species in the ocean. In the Maryland woman's case, the officials revealed that the fish jumped out of the water and stabbed the woman when she was standing next to the centre console. ALSO READ | Musk linked to Google co-founder Sergey Brin's wife: Who is Nicole Shanahan? Immediately after the incident, the two men who were present with her put pressure on the wound and met responding officers at Sandsprit Park. The police said that the woman has been identified as Katherine Perkins and she was flown to HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital and her present condition is unknown. As quoted by local media outlets, Perkins told the officials the attack happened too fast to react. No one else was injured. 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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Droupadi Murmu on Monday (July 25) took oath as India's 15th President to succeed Ram Nath Kovind. A historic day for the entire nation as she became the first tribal leader to become the head of state.

Droupadi Murmu on Monday (July 25) took oath as India's 15th President to succeed Ram Nath Kovind. A historic day for the entire nation as she became the first tribal leader to become the head of state. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated her and hailed her assumption of office as a watershed moment for India, especially for the poor, marginalised and downtrodden. As Murmu assumed office, a very interesting fact has come to light. She has revealed that Droupadi is not her original name. The name "Droupadi" is based on a character from the epic 'Mahabharata'. ALSO READ | My election proves that in India, the poor can dream and achieve too: President Droupadi Murmu But the new Indian president revealed that the name Droupadi was given by her school teacher. During an interview with an Odia video magazine some time ago, she said that her Santhali name 'Puti' was changed to Droupadi. "Droupadi was not my original name. It was given by my teacher who hailed from another district, not from my native Mayurbhanj," Murmu told the magazine. During the interview, she claimed that the teachers in the tribal-dominated Mayurbanjh district used to travel from either Balasore or Cuttack in the 1960s. "The teacher did not like my previous name and changed it for good," she said, further adding that her name was changed several times - from "Durpadi" to "Dorpdi". ALSO READ | Protect environment for future generations: President Kovind in his farewell message to nation She also talked about how kids are named as the names do not die in Santhali culture. "If a girl is born, she takes the name of her grandmother, while a son carries grandfather's nomenclature," she said. It is known that Droupadi, who had the surname of Tudu in schools and colleges, started using the title Murmu after she married Shyam Charan Tudu, a bank officer. Even before being elected as the country's president, Murmu had made her views clear on the reservation for women in politics. "There must be reservation for women in politics dominated by men. The political parties can change this situation as they choose candidates and distribute tickets to contest elections," she told the magazine. (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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China on Monday (July 25) added a laboratory to its permanent orbiting space station as the country is working towards completing the structure, which is expected to be done by the end of the year. The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) informed on Monday that a second laboratory module to its under-construction space station was docked successfully.&nbsp;

With an aim at expanding space ambitions, China launched the Wentian module atop a Long March 5B rocket from Hainan Island at 2:22pm (local time) on Sunday. Shortly after the launch, CCTV reported that the launch was "a complete success".&nbsp;

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China has landed robotic rovers on Mars and the Moon, and the space station is deemed as one of the crown jewels of the nation's ambitious space programme.&nbsp;

Tiangong space station was launched last year in April and the Wentian module is the second of the three modules required to complete it.&nbsp;

Footage from state broadcaster CCTV showed that a few hours after docking, the three astronauts opened the hatch and entered Wentian. Those three astronauts have been living in the core module since June. China is only the third nation to put humans in orbit.

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As mentioned by the official news agency Xinhua, Wentian will focus on life sciences and biotechnology research, including cell research and growth experiments on plants, fruit flies and zebrafish.&nbsp;

The state media also said that the module will have living space for three additional astronauts. It will be housing up to six people during crew transitions.&nbsp;

Another lab named Mengtian, which is the third and final module, is scheduled for launch in October. Once finalised, Tiangong is expected to remain in low orbit 400-450 kilometres above Earth for at least 10 years.&nbsp;

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China on Monday (July 25) added a laboratory to its permanent orbiting space station as the country is working towards completing the structure, which is expected to be done by the end of the year.

China on Monday (July 25) added a laboratory to its permanent orbiting space station as the country is working towards completing the structure, which is expected to be done by the end of the year. The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) informed on Monday that a second laboratory module to its under-construction space station was docked successfully. With an aim at expanding space ambitions, China launched the Wentian module atop a Long March 5B rocket from Hainan Island at 2:22pm (local time) on Sunday. Shortly after the launch, CCTV reported that the launch was "a complete success". ALSO READ | Newly discovered rare deep-sea brine pools can help look for ‘alien’ life elsewhere in the universe China has landed robotic rovers on Mars and the Moon, and the space station is deemed as one of the crown jewels of the nation's ambitious space programme. Tiangong space station was launched last year in April and the Wentian module is the second of the three modules required to complete it. Footage from state broadcaster CCTV showed that a few hours after docking, the three astronauts opened the hatch and entered Wentian. Those three astronauts have been living in the core module since June. China is only the third nation to put humans in orbit. ALSO READ | Ever heard about bio-weapons that use DNA to kill specific person? They are reality now As mentioned by the official news agency Xinhua, Wentian will focus on life sciences and biotechnology research, including cell research and growth experiments on plants, fruit flies and zebrafish. The state media also said that the module will have living space for three additional astronauts. It will be housing up to six people during crew transitions. Another lab named Mengtian, which is the third and final module, is scheduled for launch in October. Once finalised, Tiangong is expected to remain in low orbit 400-450 kilometres above Earth for at least 10 years. 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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Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. Russia on Friday (July 22) said that its forces had destroyed four US-supplied high mobility artillery rocket systems (HIMARS) in Ukraine earlier this month. Both Kyiv and Washington denied the claims. In its daily briefing, the Russian defence ministry said that "four launchers and one reloading vehicle for the US-made multiple launch rocket systems (HIMARS) were destroyed between July 5-20". While responding to Moscow's claims, Kyiv called it "fakes" which are apparently designed to undermine the West's support for Ukraine. ALSO READ | Ukraine and Russia sign food crisis deal to restart grain exports A US official, while speaking to news agency Reuters on the condition of anonymity, said the reports of any HIMARS being destroyed were not true. The United States and other Western supplied advanced and high-precision weapons to Ukraine to help the war-torn nation counter Russian aggression. Moscow slams the West for supplying military aid and weapons to Ukraine, saying that the West is aggravating the crisis. ALSO READ | Russia and Ukraine reach grain deal: Wheat prices drop to pre-war levels On the other hand, Kyiv has hailed it. Especially, the arrival of eight HIMARS which is seen by strategists as a possible game changer for the course of the war. HIMARS are advanced weapons that are more precise and offer a longer range than other artillery systems. It allows Kyiv to strike Russian targets and weapons depots further behind the front lines. US to send more HIMARS Recently, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said that the United States will provide four more precision rocket systems to Ukraine to help it battle Russia's invasion. Austin told journalists at the Pentagon that Washington will send "four more HIMARS advanced rocket systems for a total of 16. The Ukrainians have made excellent use of HIMARS, and you can see the impact on the battlefield." "Russia is keeping up its relentless shelling, and that's a cruel tactic that harkens back to the horrors of World War I. So Ukraine needs the firepower and the ammunition to withstand this barrage and to strike back," he added. 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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The heatwave has caused over 1,700 deaths on the Iberian peninsula alone, the World Health Organization’s European office said on Friday (July 22). The Iberian Peninsula is a mountainous region that is most associated with Spain and Portugal.&nbsp;

Not just in Spain and Portugal, the unprecedented heatwave has caused death and destruction across Europe. “Heat kills. Over the past decades, hundreds of thousands of people have died as a result of extreme heat during extended heatwaves, often with simultaneous wildfires,” WHO regional director for Europe Hans Kluge said in a statement.&nbsp;

“This year, we have already witnessed more than 1,700 needless deaths in the present heatwave in Spain and Portugal alone,” Kluge added.&nbsp;

As quoted by the news agency AFP, the regional director further added that exposure to extreme heat “often exacerbates pre-existing health conditions”. The official added that “individuals at either end of life’s spectrum – infants and children, and older people – are at particular risk”.&nbsp;

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In most European countries, people are experiencing extremely hot weather with temperatures reaching record levels. This straightaway draws attention to the impact of global warming as millions of people struggle in the catastrophic, record-shattering heat.&nbsp;

WHO Europe stated that the available data is a preliminary estimate based on reports by national authorities. It said that the toll had ”already increased and will increase further over the coming days”.&nbsp;

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The heatwave has caused over 1,700 deaths on the Iberian peninsula alone, the World Health Organization’s European office said on Friday (July 22). The Iberian Peninsula is a mountainous region that is most associated with Spain and Portugal. Not just in Spain and Portugal, the unprecedented heatwave has caused death and destruction across Europe. “Heat kills. Over the past decades, hundreds of thousands of people have died as a result of extreme heat during extended heatwaves, often with simultaneous wildfires,” WHO regional director for Europe Hans Kluge said in a statement. “This year, we have already witnessed more than 1,700 needless deaths in the present heatwave in Spain and Portugal alone,” Kluge added. As quoted by the news agency AFP, the regional director further added that exposure to extreme heat “often exacerbates pre-existing health conditions”. The official added that “individuals at either end of life’s spectrum – infants and children, and older people – are at particular risk”. ALSO READ | Criminal proceedings launched against pregnant Russian councillor, a Navalny ally Heatwaves & wildfires – the consequences of #ClimateChange are getting more dire every year, claiming hundreds of thousands of lives States need to work across borders to tackle root causes of climate change for the health of all@hans_kluge’s statement https://t.co/1ND6aGQlxu — WHO/Europe (@WHO_Europe) July 22, 2022 × Ferocious wildfires & record-high temperatures in the European Region already took 1700+ lives in Spain & Portugal alone & the summer season is barely halfway done. Keep yourself & your loved ones safe. Advice on preventing health effects of heat: https://t.co/r1vRGVFJ9o — WHO/Europe (@WHO_Europe) July 22, 2022 × ALSO READ | Elon Musk's chaotic buyout bid responsible for headwinds, says Twitter In most European countries, people are experiencing extremely hot weather with temperatures reaching record levels. This straightaway draws attention to the impact of global warming as millions of people struggle in the catastrophic, record-shattering heat. WHO Europe stated that the available data is a preliminary estimate based on reports by national authorities. It said that the toll had ”already increased and will increase further over the coming days”. 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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Jean Todt, the former Ferrari boss, gave a rare health update on the legendary Formula 1 racer Michael Schumacher, who has not been seen in public since the tragic skiing accident in 2013. Despite the German's unknown medical state, Todt recently gave a small update on Michael Schumacher and&nbsp;said that he still watches F1 races with&nbsp;the F1 racer.&nbsp;Schumacher’s&nbsp;medical state is still unknown.&nbsp;

Todt is the French motor racing executive and former rally co-driver. He is said to be a very close family friend of Schumacher, who is recovering out of the public eye from the serious head injury he sustained in a skiing accident in the French Alps in December 2013.&nbsp;

The 53-year-old F1 racer, who won 91 Grand Prix, announced retirement from Formula One in 2012.&nbsp;

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On the latest development, Todt denied that he misses the former Ferrari star. While speaking to German broadcaster NTV on Wednesday (July 20), Todt said: “I don’t miss Michael. I can see him. But of course, what I miss is what we used to do together.”&nbsp;

Todt further suggested that Schumacher is apparently keeping up with the current F1 season. He confirmed that the pair watch the races together. “Yes it’s true - I watch the races with Michael,” Todt added.&nbsp;

“If it was emotional for you, you can imagine how emotional it was for me [collecting the award]. Emotional, but at the same time a great pride to be able to talk about Michael. You have people around you who are just special. And in a way, Michael is also very special. Corinna, Mick and Gina have also become special to me. They have all become family to me, to my wife and to my son.”

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A couple of times before also, Todt has said that the racer has remained strong and is being “well looked after” by his family.&nbsp;

Schumacher made his F1 debut at the Belgian Grand Prix in 1991 and entered the arena when the tracks were ruled by legends like Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost but just after the first race, the German managed to leave an everlasting impact.&nbsp;

He has a massive fan following. His fans remain desperate to know his current health status. Fans and well-wishers wish him good health.&nbsp;

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Jean Todt, the former Ferrari boss, gave a rare health update on the legendary Formula 1 racer Michael Schumacher, who has not been seen in public since the tragic skiing accident in 2013.

Jean Todt, the former Ferrari boss, gave a rare health update on the legendary Formula 1 racer Michael Schumacher, who has not been seen in public since the tragic skiing accident in 2013. Despite the German's unknown medical state, Todt recently gave a small update on Michael Schumacher and said that he still watches F1 races with the F1 racer. Schumacher’s medical state is still unknown. Todt is the French motor racing executive and former rally co-driver. He is said to be a very close family friend of Schumacher, who is recovering out of the public eye from the serious head injury he sustained in a skiing accident in the French Alps in December 2013. The 53-year-old F1 racer, who won 91 Grand Prix, announced retirement from Formula One in 2012. ALSO READ | England's Leicester cricket ground set to be named after Little Master Sunil Gavaskar On the latest development, Todt denied that he misses the former Ferrari star. While speaking to German broadcaster NTV on Wednesday (July 20), Todt said: “I don’t miss Michael. I can see him. But of course, what I miss is what we used to do together.” Todt further suggested that Schumacher is apparently keeping up with the current F1 season. He confirmed that the pair watch the races together. “Yes it’s true - I watch the races with Michael,” Todt added. “If it was emotional for you, you can imagine how emotional it was for me [collecting the award]. Emotional, but at the same time a great pride to be able to talk about Michael. You have people around you who are just special. And in a way, Michael is also very special. Corinna, Mick and Gina have also become special to me. They have all become family to me, to my wife and to my son.” WATCH | Neeraj Chopra's impressive 88.39 m throw as he qualifies for maiden World Championships final A couple of times before also, Todt has said that the racer has remained strong and is being “well looked after” by his family. Schumacher made his F1 debut at the Belgian Grand Prix in 1991 and entered the arena when the tracks were ruled by legends like Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost but just after the first race, the German managed to leave an everlasting impact. He has a massive fan following. His fans remain desperate to know his current health status. Fans and well-wishers wish him good health. 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.

Rare health update on Michael Schumacher provided by close friend Jean Todt

The Twitter-Elon Musk saga is still on with an interesting court battle to follow. In the latest development, Twitter on Friday (July 22) blamed disappointing results on "headwinds," including the uncertainty over the multi-million dollar Twitter&nbsp;buyout bid.&nbsp;

The legal battle started after Twitter sued Musk for breaching the $44 billion contract he had signed to buy the tech firm. Twitter has asked a Delaware court to order Musk to complete the merger at the agreed $54.20 per Twitter share.&nbsp;

The company reported that Twitter missed expectations with revenue of $1.18 billion, due to "advertising industry headwinds... as well as uncertainty related to the pending acquisition of Twitter by an affiliate of Elon Musk."&nbsp;

Jasmine Enberg, who is the principal analyst at research firm Insider Intelligence, said, "Twitter is now in the unenviable position of convincing advertisers that its ad business is solid regardless of how its court battle with Musk ends, and its Q2 earnings show that the platform has its work cut it out for it to do that."&nbsp;

According to Refinitiv IBES data, the advertising revenue rose just 2% to $1.08 billion. It missed Wall Street expectations of $1.22 billion.&nbsp;

On Friday, Twitter shares opened flat at $38.90. Twitter also reported that the number of "monetizable" daily active users increased by 8.8 million, less than expected by analysts, to 237.8 million. Monetizable daily active users are those who can be shown advertising.&nbsp;

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The Twitter-Elon Musk saga is still on with an interesting court battle to follow. In the latest development, Twitter on Friday (July 22) blamed disappointing results on "headwinds," including the uncertainty over the multi-million dollar Twitter buyout bid.

The Twitter-Elon Musk saga is still on with an interesting court battle to follow. In the latest development, Twitter on Friday (July 22) blamed disappointing results on "headwinds," including the uncertainty over the multi-million dollar Twitter buyout bid. The legal battle started after Twitter sued Musk for breaching the $44 billion contract he had signed to buy the tech firm. Twitter has asked a Delaware court to order Musk to complete the merger at the agreed $54.20 per Twitter share. The company reported that Twitter missed expectations with revenue of $1.18 billion, due to "advertising industry headwinds... as well as uncertainty related to the pending acquisition of Twitter by an affiliate of Elon Musk." Jasmine Enberg, who is the principal analyst at research firm Insider Intelligence, said, "Twitter is now in the unenviable position of convincing advertisers that its ad business is solid regardless of how its court battle with Musk ends, and its Q2 earnings show that the platform has its work cut it out for it to do that." According to Refinitiv IBES data, the advertising revenue rose just 2% to $1.08 billion. It missed Wall Street expectations of $1.22 billion. On Friday, Twitter shares opened flat at $38.90. Twitter also reported that the number of "monetizable" daily active users increased by 8.8 million, less than expected by analysts, to 237.8 million. Monetizable daily active users are those who can be shown advertising. 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.

Twitter blames Elon Musk and weak ad market for drop in revenue

Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, the United States on Friday (July 22) signed another $270 million in military aid to Ukraine to help the war-torn nation counter Russia. The latest package includes four new Himars precision rocket systems as well.&nbsp;

White House spokesman John Kirby told reporters that Russia has "launched deadly strikes across the country, striking malls, apartment buildings, killing innocent Ukrainian civilians."&nbsp;

He added, "In the face of these atrocities, the president has made clear that we're going to continue to support the government of Ukraine and its people for as long as it takes."&nbsp;

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Details of the package state that 20 the number of M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) will be sent to Ukraine. HIMARS are advanced weapons that are more precise and offer a longer range than other artillery systems.&nbsp;

It allows Kyiv to strike Russian targets and weapons depots further behind the front lines. Ukraine has even called the HIMARS a game-changer in countering Russia.&nbsp;

The Pentagon provided more details on the package. It said that Ukraine would receive up to 580 Phoenix Ghosts, which are small and highly portable drones that detonate on their targets.&nbsp;

The aid also includes 36,000 rounds of artillery ammunition and four Command Post Vehicles, armoured posts that can function as operations centres on the battlefield.&nbsp;

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Did Russia destroy HIMARS launchers?&nbsp;

Russia on Friday (July 22) said that its forces had destroyed four US-supplied HIMARS in Ukraine earlier this month. Both Kyiv and Washington denied the claims.&nbsp;

During the briefing, a senior US defence official denied reports that Russia has successfully destroyed four Himars units. The official spoke on condition of anonymity.&nbsp;

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Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, the United States on Friday (July 22) signed another $270 million in military aid to Ukraine to help the war-torn nation counter Russia.

Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, the United States on Friday (July 22) signed another $270 million in military aid to Ukraine to help the war-torn nation counter Russia. The latest package includes four new Himars precision rocket systems as well. White House spokesman John Kirby told reporters that Russia has "launched deadly strikes across the country, striking malls, apartment buildings, killing innocent Ukrainian civilians." He added, "In the face of these atrocities, the president has made clear that we're going to continue to support the government of Ukraine and its people for as long as it takes." ALSO READ | Ukraine and Russia sign food crisis deal to restart grain exports Details of the package state that 20 the number of M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) will be sent to Ukraine. HIMARS are advanced weapons that are more precise and offer a longer range than other artillery systems. It allows Kyiv to strike Russian targets and weapons depots further behind the front lines. Ukraine has even called the HIMARS a game-changer in countering Russia. The Pentagon provided more details on the package. It said that Ukraine would receive up to 580 Phoenix Ghosts, which are small and highly portable drones that detonate on their targets. The aid also includes 36,000 rounds of artillery ammunition and four Command Post Vehicles, armoured posts that can function as operations centres on the battlefield. ALSO READ | Russia and Ukraine reach grain deal: Wheat prices drop to pre-war levels Did Russia destroy HIMARS launchers? Russia on Friday (July 22) said that its forces had destroyed four US-supplied HIMARS in Ukraine earlier this month. Both Kyiv and Washington denied the claims. During the briefing, a senior US defence official denied reports that Russia has successfully destroyed four Himars units. The official spoke on condition of anonymity. 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.

Russia-Ukraine war: US announces $270 mn in military aid to Ukraine including rocket systems

After Ukraine and Russia sealed a landmark deal with Turkey and the United Nation over the export of grains, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Friday (July 22) that Ukraine has around $10bn worth of grain available for sale.

After Ukraine and Russia sealed a landmark deal with Turkey and the United Nation over the export of grains, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Friday (July 22) that Ukraine has around $10bn worth of grain available for sale. The deal was aimed at solving the global food crisis caused by the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war as the export via the Black Sea was blocked. ALSO READ | Russia says it destroyed four HIMARS launchers, Ukraine denies the claims As quoted by Reuters, Zelensky said. "This is another demonstration that Ukraine can withstand the war." In his late-night address, he said that Ukraine will also have a chance to sell the current harvest. The Ukrainian president further noted that approximately 20m tonnes of last year's harvest will be exported as the UN-backed deal has been finalised. 'UN responsible for the deal' In his daily video address, Zelensky said that the UN is responsible for guaranteeing a grain deal between Ukraine and Russia aimed at unblocking Ukrainian Black Sea grain exports and alleviating a global food crisis. He said, "Russia could engage in provocations, attempts to discredit the Ukrainian and international efforts. But we trust the United Nations. Now it's their responsibility to guarantee the deal." Zelensky further stated that the grain export accord shows Ukraine "capable of resisting this war". Lauding the landmark deal, he said, "Today, our state and the entire civilized world have reached an important agreement", he says, adding that it is a "demonstration that Ukraine is capable of resisting this war." ALSO READ | Ukraine and Russia sign food crisis deal to restart grain exports 'No trust in Russia' Ukrainian foreign minister welcomed the deal but he said he was cautious about it happening because he had "no trust in Russia." Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba sounded slightly concerned. He told The Associated Press, "I'm not opening a bottle of champagne because of this deal." "I will keep my fingers crossed that this will work, that ships will carry grain to world markets and prices will go down and people will have food to eat. But I'm very cautious because I have no trust in Russia," Kuleba added. 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.

Ukraine has around $10bn worth of grain available for sale, says Zelensky

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