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<p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday (July 9) fired several foreign envoys, including Kyiv's ambassador to India, news agency Reuters reported quoting&nbsp;the presidential website. Without revealing the reason for the move, Zelensky announced the sacking of Ukraine's ambassadors to India, Germany, the Czech Republic, Norway and Hungary. So far, it is not clear if the envoys would receive new positions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Amid the ongoing war against Russia, Zelensky has urged his diplomats to drum up international support and military aid for Ukraine. Russia launched a full-scale invasion of its neighbouring country Ukraine, terming it a "special military operation" on February 24 this year.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The war led to a massive humanitarian crisis as the global leaders are urging to bank on diplomatic channels to solve the crisis as they have expressed concerns and shock at escalating violence, massive displacement, deaths and destruction.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Ukraine War: Residents of Donetsk region flee due to continuous shelling&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p><strong>Why the sudden sacking?&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Kyiv's relations with Germany are heavily reliant on Russian energy supplies and also Europe's biggest economy. The ties are quite sensitive.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Andriy Melnyk, who was appointed by Zelensky's predecessor as ambassador to Germany in late 2014, is well-known among politicians and diplomats in Berlin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 46-year-old regularly engages in outspoken social media exchanges and has branded politicians and intellectuals who oppose arming Ukraine to fight the Russian invasion as appeasers.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He once accused German Chancellor Olaf Scholz of behaving like an "offended liver sausage" when Scholz did not immediately accept an invitation by Zelenskiy to visit Kyiv.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kyiv and Berlin are currently at odds over a German-made turbine undergoing maintenance in Canada. Germany wants Ottawa to return the turbine to Russian natural gas giant Gazprom to pump gas to Europe.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kyiv has urged Canada to keep the turbine, saying shipping it to Russia would be a violation of sanctions imposed on Moscow.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday (July 9) fired several foreign envoys, including Kyiv's ambassador to India, news agency Reuters reported quoting the presidential website.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday (July 9) fired several foreign envoys, including Kyiv's ambassador to India, news agency Reuters reported quoting the presidential website. Without revealing the reason for the move, Zelensky announced the sacking of Ukraine's ambassadors to India, Germany, the Czech Republic, Norway and Hungary. So far, it is not clear if the envoys would receive new positions. Amid the ongoing war against Russia, Zelensky has urged his diplomats to drum up international support and military aid for Ukraine. Russia launched a full-scale invasion of its neighbouring country Ukraine, terming it a "special military operation" on February 24 this year. IN PICS | 'Stop the war. I don't want to die': Ukraine children recount invasion through emotional art The war led to a massive humanitarian crisis as the global leaders are urging to bank on diplomatic channels to solve the crisis as they have expressed concerns and shock at escalating violence, massive displacement, deaths and destruction. WATCH | Ukraine War: Residents of Donetsk region flee due to continuous shelling × Why the sudden sacking? Kyiv's relations with Germany are heavily reliant on Russian energy supplies and also Europe's biggest economy. The ties are quite sensitive. Andriy Melnyk, who was appointed by Zelensky's predecessor as ambassador to Germany in late 2014, is well-known among politicians and diplomats in Berlin. The 46-year-old regularly engages in outspoken social media exchanges and has branded politicians and intellectuals who oppose arming Ukraine to fight the Russian invasion as appeasers. ALSO READ | Russia threatens broad Ukraine offensive as US presses China over war stance He once accused German Chancellor Olaf Scholz of behaving like an "offended liver sausage" when Scholz did not immediately accept an invitation by Zelenskiy to visit Kyiv. Kyiv and Berlin are currently at odds over a German-made turbine undergoing maintenance in Canada. Germany wants Ottawa to return the turbine to Russian natural gas giant Gazprom to pump gas to Europe. Kyiv has urged Canada to keep the turbine, saying shipping it to Russia would be a violation of sanctions imposed on Moscow. (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.

Ukrainian President Zelensky sacks Ukraine's ambassadors to five countries, including India

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">A viral video on social media forums claims to test a person’s personality accurately, only if you answer it honestly. The video contains an optical illusion image, which appears different to different people. Optical illusions often play with people’s minds by tricking and deceiving them, but this particular image will tell a person her/his personality.</p>

<p>An image shared by a TikTok user @thesanzworld shows two mirror images, depicting a face with a raised eyebrow and a smile.</p>

<p>In the post, the TikTok user said, “This is a really fun, interesting personality test.” And asked to answer honestly, which face looks happier, the one on the left (Image 1), or the one on the right (Image 2).&nbsp;</p>

<p>To begin with, tell us which face looks happier? <strong>For that, take a closer look at the picture:&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>As per the post, if you think the left face looks happy, then you might be more on the logical side of things. As quoted by the UK-based media outlet The Sun, she says, “You have a very systematic and practical approach to life, your brain overrules your heart.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the other hand, if you think the right face looks happy, then you are probably a lot more laid back. This also means the person is intuitive, perceptive and reflective. You might have a very vivid imagination that can run away with you, you love expressing yourself in different creative ways.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Some theories have revealed that one hemisphere of the brain is dominant over the other half, which leads to different ways of thinking and personality traits in each individual.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is said that a person with a dominant left hemisphere is more logical, analytical, and objective. On the other hand, a person with a dominant right hemisphere is more intuitive, thoughtful, and subjective.&nbsp;</p>

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A viral video on social media forums claims to test a person’s personality accurately, only if you answer it honestly. The video contains an optical illusion image, which appears different to different people.

A viral video on social media forums claims to test a person’s personality accurately, only if you answer it honestly. The video contains an optical illusion image, which appears different to different people. Optical illusions often play with people’s minds by tricking and deceiving them, but this particular image will tell a person her/his personality. An image shared by a TikTok user @thesanzworld shows two mirror images, depicting a face with a raised eyebrow and a smile. In the post, the TikTok user said, “This is a really fun, interesting personality test.” And asked to answer honestly, which face looks happier, the one on the left (Image 1), or the one on the right (Image 2). To begin with, tell us which face looks happier? For that, take a closer look at the picture: ALSO READ | Mind-boggling optical illusion: Four or five? How many women are there in this picture? As per the post, if you think the left face looks happy, then you might be more on the logical side of things. As quoted by the UK-based media outlet The Sun, she says, “You have a very systematic and practical approach to life, your brain overrules your heart.” On the other hand, if you think the right face looks happy, then you are probably a lot more laid back. This also means the person is intuitive, perceptive and reflective. You might have a very vivid imagination that can run away with you, you love expressing yourself in different creative ways. Some theories have revealed that one hemisphere of the brain is dominant over the other half, which leads to different ways of thinking and personality traits in each individual. It is said that a person with a dominant left hemisphere is more logical, analytical, and objective. On the other hand, a person with a dominant right hemisphere is more intuitive, thoughtful, and subjective. 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.

Which face looks happier? This optical illusion can reveal your personality. Are you brainy or creative?

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<p>The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a stunning galaxy CGCG 396-2. NASA shared details about the unusual multi-armed galaxy merger. The official website of the American space agency said that the galaxy captured by Hubble is located at a distance of 520 million light-years from Earth in the direction of the constellation Orion.&nbsp;</p>

<p>NASA revealed that the observation is a gem from the Galaxy Zoo project, which is a citizen science project. In this unique project, hundreds of thousands of volunteers classified galaxies to help scientists solve a problem of astronomical proportions. A way to sort through the vast amounts of data generated by robotic telescopes.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Watch the video here:&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>It is understood that the most astronomically intriguing objects from the Galaxy Zoo were selected for follow-up for the observations with Hubble after a public vote. NASA revealed that CGCG 396-2 is one such object which was captured in this image by Hubble's Advanced Camera for Surveys.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>More about The Galaxy Zoo project</strong></p>

<p>The project came into existence when an astronomer was set on the task of classifying more than 900 000 galaxies by eye. NASA said that by making a web interface and inviting citizen scientists to contribute to the challenge, the Galaxy Zoo team was able to crowdsource the analysis. NASA revealed that within six months, a legion of 100 000 volunteer citizen astronomers had contributed more than 40 million galaxy classifications.&nbsp;</p>

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The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a stunning galaxy CGCG 396-2. NASA shared details about the unusual multi-armed galaxy merger. The official website of the American space agency said that the galaxy captured by Hubble is located at a distance of 520 million light-years from Earth in the direction of the constellation Orion.

The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a stunning galaxy CGCG 396-2. NASA shared details about the unusual multi-armed galaxy merger. The official website of the American space agency said that the galaxy captured by Hubble is located at a distance of 520 million light-years from Earth in the direction of the constellation Orion. NASA revealed that the observation is a gem from the Galaxy Zoo project, which is a citizen science project. In this unique project, hundreds of thousands of volunteers classified galaxies to help scientists solve a problem of astronomical proportions. A way to sort through the vast amounts of data generated by robotic telescopes. ALSO READ | On this day, NASA will reveal 'secret' images taken by the most powerful telescope ever launched into space Watch the video here: × It is understood that the most astronomically intriguing objects from the Galaxy Zoo were selected for follow-up for the observations with Hubble after a public vote. NASA revealed that CGCG 396-2 is one such object which was captured in this image by Hubble's Advanced Camera for Surveys. ALSO READ | Researchers detect microplastics in meat, milk and blood of farm animal More about The Galaxy Zoo project The project came into existence when an astronomer was set on the task of classifying more than 900 000 galaxies by eye. NASA said that by making a web interface and inviting citizen scientists to contribute to the challenge, the Galaxy Zoo team was able to crowdsource the analysis. NASA revealed that within six months, a legion of 100 000 volunteer citizen astronomers had contributed more than 40 million galaxy classifications. 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>Sri Lankan PM <strong>Ranil Wickremesinghe</strong> says he is willing to resign amid economic crisis in the country.&nbsp;The head of police of the area where&nbsp;Japan's former PM <strong>Shinzo Abe</strong>&nbsp;was assassinated admitted there were "undeniable" flaws in security.&nbsp;<strong>Elena Rybakina</strong> creates history, beats Ons Jabeur to become 1st Kazakh player to clinch Wimbledon title.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sri-lanka-economic-crisis-pm-ranil-wickremesinghe-says-he-is-willing-to-resign-495892">Sri Lanka economic crisis: PM Ranil Wickremesinghe says he is willing to resign</a></strong><br />
Ranil Wickremesinghe, the prime minister of Sri Lanka, has informed the party leaders that he is prepared to step down from office in order to allow an all-party government to assume power.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/video-protesters-attack-sri-lanka-prime-ministers-house-set-it-on-fire-police-495947">Video: Protesters attack Sri Lanka prime minister's house, set it on fire — Police</a></strong><br />
The Sri Lankan Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe's home was attacked and set on fire by irate protesters. According to the Prime Minister's Office, a mob broke into Wickremesinghe's private residence, set it on fire, and wrecked some of his personal vehicles.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/undeniable-flaws-in-security-nara-police-chief-takes-responsibility-for-shinzo-abes-assassination-495900">Shinzo Abe's assassination: Local police say there were 'undeniable flaws' in security</a></strong><br />
The head of police of the area where the leader was assassinated admitted on Saturday that there were "undeniable" flaws in security for the former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-signs-russia-ready-to-engage-after-g20-snub-says-us-secretary-of-state-antony-blinken-495891">'No signs' Russia ready to engage after G20 snub, says US Secretary of State Antony Blinken</a></strong><br />
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday (July 9) said that they saw "no signs" of Russia engaging with G20 diplomats to discuss Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/elena-rybakina-creates-history-beats-ons-jabeur-in-womens-singles-final-to-clinch-maiden-wimbledon-title-495937">Elena Rybakina creates history, beats Ons Jabeur to become 1st Kazakh player to clinch Wimbledon title</a></strong><br />
Elena Rybakina was not the underdog but far from the favourite when she took the court against Tunisia's Ons Jabeur in the women's singles final at Wimbledon 2022 on Saturday (July 09).&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-escalates-uranium-enrichment-with-adaptable-machines-at-fordow-iaea-reports-495942">Iran escalates uranium enrichment with adaptable machines at Fordow, IAEA reports</a></strong><br />
Iran has escalated its uranium enrichment further with the use of advanced machines at its underground Fordow plant in a setup that can more easily change between enrichment levels, the UN atomic watchdog said in a report on Saturday seen by Reuters.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-defence-minister-ben-wallace-says-he-will-not-stand-to-replace-boris-johnson-as-tory-leader-495924">UK Defence Minister Ben Wallace says he will not stand to replace Boris Johnson as Tory leader</a></strong><br />
Britain's Defence Secretary Ben Wallace on Saturday (July 9) said that he would not stand to replace Boris Johnson as Conservative leader.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australias-wong-says-china-meeting-a-first-step-in-stabilising-relationship-495907">Australia's Wong says China meeting a 'first step' in stabilising relationship</a></strong><br />
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said a meeting with her Chinese counterpart was "a first step towards stabilising the relationship" but it would take time for Beijing to remove trade "blockages" on Australia.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/on-this-day-nasa-will-reveal-secret-images-taken-by-the-most-powerful-telescope-ever-launched-into-space-495846">On this day, NASA will reveal 'secret' images taken by the most powerful telescope ever launched into space</a></strong><br />
NASA is gearing up to unveil the first cosmic images from the most powerful telescope ever launched into space: the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/is-america-heading-towards-its-second-largest-covid-19-wave-495872">Is America heading towards its second-largest Covid&nbsp;wave?</a></strong><br />
The United States has relaxed most of the Covid-19 restrictions in many parts for a long time. But since then, the Covid-19 cases have also started to increase.&nbsp;</p>

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Sri Lankan PM Ranil Wickremesinghe says he is willing to resign amid economic crisis in the country. The head of police of the area where Japan's former PM Shinzo Abe was assassinated admitted there were "undeniable" flaws in security.

Sri Lankan PM Ranil Wickremesinghe says he is willing to resign amid economic crisis in the country. The head of police of the area where Japan's former PM Shinzo Abe was assassinated admitted there were "undeniable" flaws in security. Elena Rybakina creates history, beats Ons Jabeur to become 1st Kazakh player to clinch Wimbledon title. Sri Lanka economic crisis: PM Ranil Wickremesinghe says he is willing to resign Ranil Wickremesinghe, the prime minister of Sri Lanka, has informed the party leaders that he is prepared to step down from office in order to allow an all-party government to assume power. Video: Protesters attack Sri Lanka prime minister's house, set it on fire — Police The Sri Lankan Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe's home was attacked and set on fire by irate protesters. According to the Prime Minister's Office, a mob broke into Wickremesinghe's private residence, set it on fire, and wrecked some of his personal vehicles. Shinzo Abe's assassination: Local police say there were 'undeniable flaws' in security The head of police of the area where the leader was assassinated admitted on Saturday that there were "undeniable" flaws in security for the former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. 'No signs' Russia ready to engage after G20 snub, says US Secretary of State Antony Blinken US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday (July 9) said that they saw "no signs" of Russia engaging with G20 diplomats to discuss Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Elena Rybakina creates history, beats Ons Jabeur to become 1st Kazakh player to clinch Wimbledon title Elena Rybakina was not the underdog but far from the favourite when she took the court against Tunisia's Ons Jabeur in the women's singles final at Wimbledon 2022 on Saturday (July 09). Iran escalates uranium enrichment with adaptable machines at Fordow, IAEA reports Iran has escalated its uranium enrichment further with the use of advanced machines at its underground Fordow plant in a setup that can more easily change between enrichment levels, the UN atomic watchdog said in a report on Saturday seen by Reuters. UK Defence Minister Ben Wallace says he will not stand to replace Boris Johnson as Tory leader Britain's Defence Secretary Ben Wallace on Saturday (July 9) said that he would not stand to replace Boris Johnson as Conservative leader. Australia's Wong says China meeting a 'first step' in stabilising relationship Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said a meeting with her Chinese counterpart was "a first step towards stabilising the relationship" but it would take time for Beijing to remove trade "blockages" on Australia. On this day, NASA will reveal 'secret' images taken by the most powerful telescope ever launched into space NASA is gearing up to unveil the first cosmic images from the most powerful telescope ever launched into space: the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Is America heading towards its second-largest Covid wave? The United States has relaxed most of the Covid-19 restrictions in many parts for a long time. But since then, the Covid-19 cases have also started to increase.

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<p>Rogers&nbsp;Telecommunications said its&nbsp;network&nbsp;was beginning to recover late on Friday&nbsp;after&nbsp;a 19-hour service&nbsp;outage&nbsp;at one of Canada's biggest telecom operators shut banking, transport, and government access for&nbsp;millions, drawing outrage from customers and adding to criticism over its industry dominance.</p>

<p>Nearly every facet of life has been disrupted, with the&nbsp;outage&nbsp;affecting internet access, cell phone, and landline phone connections. Some callers could not reach emergency services via 911 calls, police across Canada said.</p>

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<p>Canadians&nbsp;crowded into cafes and public libraries that still had internet access and hovered outside hotels to catch a signal. Canada's border services agency said the&nbsp;outage&nbsp;affected its mobile app for incoming travelers. Retailers&nbsp;cashless pay systems went down and&nbsp;banks reported issues with ATM services.</p>

<p>Rogers said in a statement&nbsp;that "our wireless services are starting to recover&nbsp;and workers are trying to get people back online as quickly as possible".</p>

<p>In a separate statement,&nbsp;Rogers&nbsp;President and Chief Executive Officer Tony Staffieri apologized for the&nbsp;outage, saying,&nbsp;"Today we let you down. We can and will do better".</p>

<p>He added that the company doesn't have a timeline on when the&nbsp;networks will be fully restored, "but we will continue to share information with our customers as we restore full services".</p>

<p>He said a credit would be applied to affected customers.</p>

<p>A spokesperson for Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino said Friday evening that the&nbsp;outage&nbsp;was not the result of a cyber attack.</p>

<p>Rogers' shares closed down 73 cents at C$61.54 ($47.53)&nbsp;on the Toronto Stock Exchange.</p>

<p>The disruption also made transport and flight bookings more difficult at the height of the summer travel season.</p>

<p>So far, Transport Canada has not received reports of direct safety or security impacts to any flights, marine, or rail services as part of this&nbsp;outage, according to spokesperson Sau Liu.</p>

<p>The interruption was&nbsp;Rogers&nbsp;second in 15 months. It began around 4:30 am&nbsp;ET (0830 GMT) and knocked out a quarter of Canada's observable internet connectivity, said the NetBlocks monitoring group.</p>

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<p>With about 10 million wireless subscribers and 2.25 million retail internet subscribers,&nbsp;Rogers&nbsp;is the top provider in Ontario, Canada's most populous province and home to its biggest city, Toronto.&nbsp;Rogers, BCE Inc, and Telus Corp control 90% of the market share in Canada.</p>

<p>Canadian Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne in a tweet called the situation "unacceptable" and said he was in communication with telecom CEOs, including those from&nbsp;Rogers, Bell, and Telus, to find a solution.</p>

<p>Canadian financial institutions and banks, including Toronto-Dominion Bank and Bank Of Montreal, said the&nbsp;outage&nbsp;disrupted services. Royal Bank of Canada said its ATMs and online banking services were affected.</p>

<p>A spokesperson for Vancouver International airport, among Canada's busiest, said travelers could not pay for parking, use terminal ATMs, or purchase items at airport retailers.</p>

<p>Air Canada, the country's largest airline, said its call center had been affected. Airlines in Canada, like those in Europe and the United States, have been experiencing high call volume amid flight cancellations and delays due to pandemic staffing shortages.</p>

<p>Pop star the Weeknd on Friday evening announced that his tour stop at the&nbsp;Rogers&nbsp;Centre stadium had been postponed due to service&nbsp;outages affecting venue operations.</p>

<p>"I'm crushed &amp; heartbroken. Been at the venue all day but it's out of our hands because of the&nbsp;Rogers&nbsp;outage", the singer wrote in a tweet.</p>

<h2><strong>COMPETITION</strong></h2>

<p>Critics said the&nbsp;outage&nbsp;demonstrated a need for more competition in telecom.</p>

<p>Earlier this year, Canada's competition bureau blocked&nbsp;Rogers' attempt to take over rival Shaw Communications in a C$20 billion deal, saying it would hamper competition in a country where telecom rates are some of the world's highest. The merger still awaits a final verdict.</p>

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<p>"Today's&nbsp;outage&nbsp;illustrates the need for more independent competition that will drive more&nbsp;network&nbsp;investment so&nbsp;outages are far less likely", said Anthony Lacavera, managing director of Globalive, an investment firm that had bid for a wireless provider involved in the&nbsp;Rogers/Shaw deal.</p>

<p>On Friday, some government agencies canceled services&nbsp;after&nbsp;losing internet access, including Canada's passport offices and the telecoms regulator. The Canada Revenue Agency, the country's tax collection body, lost telephone service.</p>

<h2><strong>"CASH WILL BE KING"</strong></h2>

<p>Shops and restaurants in Toronto put "Cash Only" signs on their doors. Residents crowded into and around a nearby Starbucks coffee shop offering free Wi-Fi on an unaffected&nbsp;network.</p>

<p>"There are tons of people here with their laptops just working away ferociously, the same as they would at home because they've got no service at home", said Starbucks customer Ken Rosenstein.</p>

<p>In downtown Ottawa, Canada's capital, cafes including Tim Hortons were not accepting debit and credit cards and were turning away customers who did not have cash.</p>

<p>Michelle Wasylyshen, the spokeswoman for the Retail Council of Canada, said&nbsp;outages would vary from one retailer to the next and that&nbsp;"cash will most certainly be king at many stores today".</p>

<p>While the disruptions were widespread, several companies and transport points said their services were unaffected. The Port of Montreal reported no disruptions. The Calgary Airport Authority said it had "no&nbsp;major&nbsp;operational impacts".</p>

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Rogers Telecommunications said its network was beginning to recover late on Friday after a 19-hour service outage at one of Canada's biggest telecom operators shut banking, transport, and government access for millions, drawing outrage from customers and adding to criticism over its industry dominance.

Rogers Telecommunications said its network was beginning to recover late on Friday after a 19-hour service outage at one of Canada's biggest telecom operators shut banking, transport, and government access for millions, drawing outrage from customers and adding to criticism over its industry dominance. Nearly every facet of life has been disrupted, with the outage affecting internet access, cell phone, and landline phone connections. Some callers could not reach emergency services via 911 calls, police across Canada said. Also read | Experts concerned as Canada's national police force admits use of spyware to hack phones Canadians crowded into cafes and public libraries that still had internet access and hovered outside hotels to catch a signal. Canada's border services agency said the outage affected its mobile app for incoming travelers. Retailers cashless pay systems went down and banks reported issues with ATM services. Rogers said in a statement that "our wireless services are starting to recover and workers are trying to get people back online as quickly as possible". In a separate statement, Rogers President and Chief Executive Officer Tony Staffieri apologized for the outage, saying, "Today we let you down. We can and will do better". He added that the company doesn't have a timeline on when the networks will be fully restored, "but we will continue to share information with our customers as we restore full services". He said a credit would be applied to affected customers. A spokesperson for Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino said Friday evening that the outage was not the result of a cyber attack. Rogers' shares closed down 73 cents at C$61.54 ($47.53) on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The disruption also made transport and flight bookings more difficult at the height of the summer travel season. So far, Transport Canada has not received reports of direct safety or security impacts to any flights, marine, or rail services as part of this outage, according to spokesperson Sau Liu. The interruption was Rogers second in 15 months. It began around 4:30 am ET (0830 GMT) and knocked out a quarter of Canada's observable internet connectivity, said the NetBlocks monitoring group. Watch | Canada: Network outage draws customer criticism as Rogers telecom faces network failure With about 10 million wireless subscribers and 2.25 million retail internet subscribers, Rogers is the top provider in Ontario, Canada's most populous province and home to its biggest city, Toronto. Rogers, BCE Inc, and Telus Corp control 90% of the market share in Canada. Canadian Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne in a tweet called the situation "unacceptable" and said he was in communication with telecom CEOs, including those from Rogers, Bell, and Telus, to find a solution. Canadian financial institutions and banks, including Toronto-Dominion Bank and Bank Of Montreal, said the outage disrupted services. Royal Bank of Canada said its ATMs and online banking services were affected. A spokesperson for Vancouver International airport, among Canada's busiest, said travelers could not pay for parking, use terminal ATMs, or purchase items at airport retailers. Air Canada, the country's largest airline, said its call center had been affected. Airlines in Canada, like those in Europe and the United States, have been experiencing high call volume amid flight cancellations and delays due to pandemic staffing shortages. Pop star the Weeknd on Friday evening announced that his tour stop at the Rogers Centre stadium had been postponed due to service outages affecting venue operations. "I'm crushed & heartbroken. Been at the venue all day but it's out of our hands because of the Rogers outage", the singer wrote in a tweet. COMPETITION Critics said the outage demonstrated a need for more competition in telecom. Earlier this year, Canada's competition bureau blocked Rogers' attempt to take over rival Shaw Communications in a C$20 billion deal, saying it would hamper competition in a country where telecom rates are some of the world's highest. The merger still awaits a final verdict. Also read | No takers for AstraZeneca Covid vaccine: Canada will throw away 13.6 million expired doses "Today's outage illustrates the need for more independent competition that will drive more network investment so outages are far less likely", said Anthony Lacavera, managing director of Globalive, an investment firm that had bid for a wireless provider involved in the Rogers/Shaw deal. On Friday, some government agencies canceled services after losing internet access, including Canada's passport offices and the telecoms regulator. The Canada Revenue Agency, the country's tax collection body, lost telephone service. "CASH WILL BE KING" Shops and restaurants in Toronto put "Cash Only" signs on their doors. Residents crowded into and around a nearby Starbucks coffee shop offering free Wi-Fi on an unaffected network. "There are tons of people here with their laptops just working away ferociously, the same as they would at home because they've got no service at home", said Starbucks customer Ken Rosenstein. In downtown Ottawa, Canada's capital, cafes including Tim Hortons were not accepting debit and credit cards and were turning away customers who did not have cash. Michelle Wasylyshen, the spokeswoman for the Retail Council of Canada, said outages would vary from one retailer to the next and that "cash will most certainly be king at many stores today". While the disruptions were widespread, several companies and transport points said their services were unaffected. The Port of Montreal reported no disruptions. The Calgary Airport Authority said it had "no major operational impacts". 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<p>Iran has escalated its uranium enrichment further with the use of advanced machines at its underground Fordow plant in a setup that can more easily change between enrichment levels, the U.N. atomic watchdog said in a report on Saturday seen by Reuters.</p>

<p>Western diplomats have long expressed concern about devices this cascade, or cluster, of centrifuges is equipped with.</p>

<p>The use of these so-called modified sub-headers means Iran could switch more quickly and easily to enriching to higher purity levels.</p>

<p>While Iran is required to inform the International Atomic Energy Agency about such a switch, if it chose not to, it might escape detection for some time as there is currently a lag between Iran's enrichment and IAEA inspectors' verification of what is produced.</p>

<p>"On 7 July 2022, Iran informed the Agency that, on the same day, it had begun feeding the aforementioned cascade with UF6 enriched up to 5% U-235," the confidential report to IAEA member states said.</p>

<p>UF6 refers to uranium hexafluoride gas which is fed into centrifuges to be enriched.</p>

<p>In a report on June 20 also seen by Reuters, the IAEA said that months after Iran informed it of its intention to use the cascade, Iran had begun feeding UF6 into it for passivation, a process that comes before enrichment.</p>

<p>The IAEA verified on July 6 that passivation had ended, Saturday's report said.</p>

<p>"On 9 July 2022, the Agency verified that Iran had begun feeding UF6 enriched up to 5% U-235 into the cascade of 166 IR-6 centrifuges with modified sub-headers for the declared purpose of producing UF6 enriched up to 20% U-235," it said.</p>

<p>Iran is already enriching to up to 60% elsewhere, well above the up to 20% it produced before its 2015 deal with major powers that capped its enrichment level at 3.67% but still below the roughly 90% of weapons grade.</p>

<p>The move is the latest step of many to breach and move well beyond the restrictions which the 2015 deal imposed on Iran's nuclear activities. It comes as talks to revive that deal are at an impasse and Western powers have warned time is running out to reach an agreement.</p>

<p>The United States pulled out of the deal in 2018 under then-President Donald Trump, re-imposing sanctions against Tehran that the deal had lifted.</p>

<p>A year later, Iran began retaliating by breaching the deal's restrictions.</p>


Iran has escalated its uranium enrichment further with the use of advanced machines at its underground Fordow plant in a setup that can more easily change between enrichment levels, the U.

Iran has escalated its uranium enrichment further with the use of advanced machines at its underground Fordow plant in a setup that can more easily change between enrichment levels, the U.N. atomic watchdog said in a report on Saturday seen by Reuters. Western diplomats have long expressed concern about devices this cascade, or cluster, of centrifuges is equipped with. The use of these so-called modified sub-headers means Iran could switch more quickly and easily to enriching to higher purity levels. While Iran is required to inform the International Atomic Energy Agency about such a switch, if it chose not to, it might escape detection for some time as there is currently a lag between Iran's enrichment and IAEA inspectors' verification of what is produced. "On 7 July 2022, Iran informed the Agency that, on the same day, it had begun feeding the aforementioned cascade with UF6 enriched up to 5% U-235," the confidential report to IAEA member states said. UF6 refers to uranium hexafluoride gas which is fed into centrifuges to be enriched. In a report on June 20 also seen by Reuters, the IAEA said that months after Iran informed it of its intention to use the cascade, Iran had begun feeding UF6 into it for passivation, a process that comes before enrichment. The IAEA verified on July 6 that passivation had ended, Saturday's report said. "On 9 July 2022, the Agency verified that Iran had begun feeding UF6 enriched up to 5% U-235 into the cascade of 166 IR-6 centrifuges with modified sub-headers for the declared purpose of producing UF6 enriched up to 20% U-235," it said. Iran is already enriching to up to 60% elsewhere, well above the up to 20% it produced before its 2015 deal with major powers that capped its enrichment level at 3.67% but still below the roughly 90% of weapons grade. The move is the latest step of many to breach and move well beyond the restrictions which the 2015 deal imposed on Iran's nuclear activities. It comes as talks to revive that deal are at an impasse and Western powers have warned time is running out to reach an agreement. The United States pulled out of the deal in 2018 under then-President Donald Trump, re-imposing sanctions against Tehran that the deal had lifted. A year later, Iran began retaliating by breaching the deal's restrictions.

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<p>After Rishi Sunak announced his bid, Britain's Defence Secretary Ben Wallace on Saturday (July 9) said that he would not stand to replace Boris Johnson as Conservative leader and prime minister. After Johnson resigned from the top post, several polls put him among the frontrunners.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taking to his official Twitter account, Wallace said, "After careful consideration and discussing with colleagues and family, I have taken the decision not to enter the contest for leadership of the Conservative Party." He further added that he was "grateful" for the support he had garnered.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Wallace said that "it has not been an easy choice to make, but my focus is on my current job and keeping this great country safe." He didn't reveal who he would be backing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After Johnson stepped down, so far four Conservative lawmakers have officially confirmed their desire to be the next leader. Reports have mentioned that about a dozen others are also expected to run for the job.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Search for UK's new PM begins: Who will replace Boris Johnson? Wallace, Sunak clear favourites&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p><strong>'Ready for Rishi'&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>On Friday, Former British Finance Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed that he was running to replace Boris. In a campaign video, Sunak said, "Let's restore trust, rebuild the economy and reunite the country. Someone has to grip this moment and make the right decisions. That's why I'm standing to be the next leader of the Conservative Party and your prime minister."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sunak added, "The decisions we make today will decide whether the next generation of British people will also have the chance of a better future. Do we confront this moment with honesty, seriousness and determination? Or do we tell ourselves comforting fairy tales that might make us feel better in the moment, but will leave our children worse off tomorrow?"&nbsp;</p>

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After Rishi Sunak announced his bid, Britain's Defence Secretary Ben Wallace on Saturday (July 9) said that he would not stand to replace Boris Johnson as Conservative leader and prime minister.

After Rishi Sunak announced his bid, Britain's Defence Secretary Ben Wallace on Saturday (July 9) said that he would not stand to replace Boris Johnson as Conservative leader and prime minister. After Johnson resigned from the top post, several polls put him among the frontrunners. Taking to his official Twitter account, Wallace said, "After careful consideration and discussing with colleagues and family, I have taken the decision not to enter the contest for leadership of the Conservative Party." He further added that he was "grateful" for the support he had garnered. ALSO READ | Shinzo Abe's assassination: Local police say there were 'undeniable flaws' in security Wallace said that "it has not been an easy choice to make, but my focus is on my current job and keeping this great country safe." He didn't reveal who he would be backing. After Johnson stepped down, so far four Conservative lawmakers have officially confirmed their desire to be the next leader. Reports have mentioned that about a dozen others are also expected to run for the job. ALSO READ | 'No signs' Russia ready to engage after G20 snub, says US Secretary of State Antony Blinken WATCH | Search for UK's new PM begins: Who will replace Boris Johnson? Wallace, Sunak clear favourites × 'Ready for Rishi' On Friday, Former British Finance Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed that he was running to replace Boris. In a campaign video, Sunak said, "Let's restore trust, rebuild the economy and reunite the country. Someone has to grip this moment and make the right decisions. That's why I'm standing to be the next leader of the Conservative Party and your prime minister." Sunak added, "The decisions we make today will decide whether the next generation of British people will also have the chance of a better future. Do we confront this moment with honesty, seriousness and determination? Or do we tell ourselves comforting fairy tales that might make us feel better in the moment, but will leave our children worse off tomorrow?" 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 assassination of Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe shocked the world. Japan's longest-serving modern leader and the country's best-known politician was killed on Friday (July 8) by a man when Abe was delivering a campaign speech in Nara.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The head of police of the area where the leader was assassinated admitted on Saturday that there were "undeniable" flaws in security for the former prime minister. He has pledged an investigation. The police chief said he "take[s] responsibility" for the security failure that resulted in Abe's demise.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Nara Prefectural Police Chief Tomoaki Onizuka told a news conference that Abe's security personnel followed Onizuka's approved plan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said, "After the first report of the incident came at 11:30 a.m., and the situation was revealed, it was the height of the guilt and regret I've felt in my 27 years in law enforcement. I feel the weight of my responsibility."&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Japanese mourn ex-PM Abe day after the horrific shooting</strong></p>

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<p>Japan is known for its strict gun laws and it is understood that the security at local campaign events in Japan can be relatively relaxed. But considering Abe's profile, people around the world raised questions about whether measures to protect him were too lax.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Onizuka further said, "The urgent matter is for us to conduct a thorough investigation to clarify what happened."&nbsp;</p>

<p>His voice was shaking with emotion when he said, "As the regional police chief responsible for the safety and security of the region, I took necessary steps and built structures for security and guarding."&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Suspect arrested</strong></p>

<p>The officials arrested a 41-year-old man immediately after Abe was shot at close range. The authorities revealed that the suspect had used a homemade gun.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The suspect told investigators he had also visited other spots where Abe had made campaign appearances, including in the city of Okayama, more than 200 km (120 miles) from Nara, media reported.</p>

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The assassination of Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe shocked the world. Japan's longest-serving modern leader and the country's best-known politician was killed on Friday (July 8) by a man when Abe was delivering a campaign speech in Nara.

The assassination of Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe shocked the world. Japan's longest-serving modern leader and the country's best-known politician was killed on Friday (July 8) by a man when Abe was delivering a campaign speech in Nara. The head of police of the area where the leader was assassinated admitted on Saturday that there were "undeniable" flaws in security for the former prime minister. He has pledged an investigation. The police chief said he "take[s] responsibility" for the security failure that resulted in Abe's demise. Nara Prefectural Police Chief Tomoaki Onizuka told a news conference that Abe's security personnel followed Onizuka's approved plan. He said, "After the first report of the incident came at 11:30 a.m., and the situation was revealed, it was the height of the guilt and regret I've felt in my 27 years in law enforcement. I feel the weight of my responsibility." ALSO READ | Shinzo Abe’s killing: Tetsuya Yamagami initially planned to attack religious leader, say Police WATCH | Japanese mourn ex-PM Abe day after the horrific shooting × Japan is known for its strict gun laws and it is understood that the security at local campaign events in Japan can be relatively relaxed. But considering Abe's profile, people around the world raised questions about whether measures to protect him were too lax. Onizuka further said, "The urgent matter is for us to conduct a thorough investigation to clarify what happened." His voice was shaking with emotion when he said, "As the regional police chief responsible for the safety and security of the region, I took necessary steps and built structures for security and guarding." ALSO READ | China's Xi 'deeply regrets' death of Japan's Shinzo Abe Suspect arrested The officials arrested a 41-year-old man immediately after Abe was shot at close range. The authorities revealed that the suspect had used a homemade gun. The suspect told investigators he had also visited other spots where Abe had made campaign appearances, including in the city of Okayama, more than 200 km (120 miles) from Nara, media reported. 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>US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday (July 9) said that they saw "no signs" of Russia engaging with G20 diplomats to discuss Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. The G20 foreign ministers met on Friday in Indonesia to discuss global issues but the key meeting in Bali was overshadowed by the war in Ukraine and its impact on the world economy. The host Indonesia urged foreign ministers to help end the conflict.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Moscow faced&nbsp;a barrage of criticism at talks in Indonesia. Russia's top diplomat Sergei Lavrov stormed out of a meeting after Washington and its allies condemned Moscow's assault on its neighbour during the closed-door talks.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>After meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Saturday, Blinken said, "We saw no signs whatsoever that Russia is prepared to engage in meaningful diplomacy. If there is an opportunity for diplomacy, we will seize it."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Indonesia came against the backdrop of raging battles in eastern Ukraine. Currently, there are tensions between Moscow and Western nations over the ongoing war. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Lavrov walks out&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>On Friday, Lavrov walked out of a morning session as his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock criticised Russia for Ukraine's invasion.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After that, he left an afternoon session before Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba addressed the ministers virtually.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Blinken said, "There was a strong consensus and Russia was left isolated, as it has been many times since this war begin. In fact, Foreign Minister Lavrov left the meeting early, maybe because this message had been so resoundingly clear."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Some expected that bilateral talks might take place between US and Russian diplomats, but Blinken snubbed a direct meeting with Lavrov. Instead, Blinken accused Russia of the global food crisis. He also demanded Moscow allow grain shipments out of war-battered Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Previously, Lavrov had told reporters he would not "go running" after Washington for talks. He said, "It was not us who abandoned contact, it was the United States."&nbsp;</p>

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday (July 9) said that they saw "no signs" of Russia engaging with G20 diplomats to discuss Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday (July 9) said that they saw "no signs" of Russia engaging with G20 diplomats to discuss Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. The G20 foreign ministers met on Friday in Indonesia to discuss global issues but the key meeting in Bali was overshadowed by the war in Ukraine and its impact on the world economy. The host Indonesia urged foreign ministers to help end the conflict. However, Moscow faced a barrage of criticism at talks in Indonesia. Russia's top diplomat Sergei Lavrov stormed out of a meeting after Washington and its allies condemned Moscow's assault on its neighbour during the closed-door talks. ALSO READ | G20 foreign ministers meet: Russia-Ukraine war overshadows the crucial meeting After meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Saturday, Blinken said, "We saw no signs whatsoever that Russia is prepared to engage in meaningful diplomacy. If there is an opportunity for diplomacy, we will seize it." The G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Indonesia came against the backdrop of raging battles in eastern Ukraine. Currently, there are tensions between Moscow and Western nations over the ongoing war. Lavrov walks out On Friday, Lavrov walked out of a morning session as his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock criticised Russia for Ukraine's invasion. After that, he left an afternoon session before Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba addressed the ministers virtually. Blinken said, "There was a strong consensus and Russia was left isolated, as it has been many times since this war begin. In fact, Foreign Minister Lavrov left the meeting early, maybe because this message had been so resoundingly clear." ALSO READ | Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa flees as angry mob storms presidential palace WATCH | Ukraine war tops agenda at G20 meeting as ministers discuss war's ramifications × Some expected that bilateral talks might take place between US and Russian diplomats, but Blinken snubbed a direct meeting with Lavrov. Instead, Blinken accused Russia of the global food crisis. He also demanded Moscow allow grain shipments out of war-battered Ukraine. Previously, Lavrov had told reporters he would not "go running" after Washington for talks. He said, "It was not us who abandoned contact, it was the United States." 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 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has shared an amazing image of the Cygnus Loop nebula on its official Instagram account. According to a social media user, it looks like an "abstracted skull".&nbsp;</p>

<p>NASA says that the wispy blue swirls of the Cygnus Loop nebula are basically the result of a massive stellar explosion that occurred 5,000 to 8,000 years ago.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>For the unversed, it is known that Cygnus Loop is a large supernova remnant (SNR) in the constellation Cygnus, an emission nebula measuring nearly 3° across.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the post, NASA says that Supernova remnants like this nebula play an important role in "stellar evolution, enriching space with heavy elements and spurring the formation of new stars by compressing stellar gas".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As per NASA, the gas and dust visible here in an ultraviolet (UV) image from our Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) were heated by the shockwave from the supernova.&nbsp;</p>

<p>GALEX was an orbiting space telescope that made observations at UV wavelengths to measure the history of stars forming in the universe. NASA said that the observations were made nearly all the way back to the Big Bang.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Cygnus Loop apparently extends over three times the size of the full moon in the night sky.&nbsp;</p>

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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has shared an amazing image of the Cygnus Loop nebula on its official Instagram account. According to a social media user, it looks like an "abstracted skull".

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has shared an amazing image of the Cygnus Loop nebula on its official Instagram account. According to a social media user, it looks like an "abstracted skull". NASA says that the wispy blue swirls of the Cygnus Loop nebula are basically the result of a massive stellar explosion that occurred 5,000 to 8,000 years ago. ALSO READ | Deep-sea mining noise pollution will stretch hundreds of miles: Study For the unversed, it is known that Cygnus Loop is a large supernova remnant (SNR) in the constellation Cygnus, an emission nebula measuring nearly 3° across. In the post, NASA says that Supernova remnants like this nebula play an important role in "stellar evolution, enriching space with heavy elements and spurring the formation of new stars by compressing stellar gas". WATCH | Mission to bring back samples from Mars × ALSO READ | Meraxes gigas: Scientists discover new giant dinosaur predator with tiny arms As per NASA, the gas and dust visible here in an ultraviolet (UV) image from our Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) were heated by the shockwave from the supernova. GALEX was an orbiting space telescope that made observations at UV wavelengths to measure the history of stars forming in the universe. NASA said that the observations were made nearly all the way back to the Big Bang. The Cygnus Loop apparently extends over three times the size of the full moon in the night sky. See the picture here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by NASA (@nasa) × 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.

'Wispy blue swirls': NASA shares extraordinary image of Cygnus Loop nebula that looks like 'abstracted skull'

<p>In India, Chinese technology company Huawei has been accused by the Income Tax Department of transferring Rs 750 crore to its foreign-based parent firms sources in the department have said.<br />
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The I-T had in February accused the firm of huge tax evasion and frozen its bank accounts.<br />
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The I-T department has reportedly found discrepancies in its income tax declaration.<br />
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"The I-T declaration of the last two years has discrepancies. The revenue of the company was decreasing, but we have found that even in this crisis they repatriated Rs 750 crore abroad," the I-T sources claimed.<br />
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Huawei had said that they were following all the norms and laws of the land.<br />
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The company had also said that due to the action of I-T department they suffered huge losses and it badly affected their business.<br />
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Huawei had moved to the Delhi High Court seeking relief. The court in April stayed the attachment of the accounts of the firm. Huawei had also mentioned in its petition that the I-T department didn't give them any notice and took action which affected their business.<br />
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The I-T department has said that they have recovered incriminating evidence against the firm and on the basis of these documents they took the action.<br />
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The department had also alleged that the firm was hiding its account books. It said that the firm had given them dump transactions which did not account books and they were unable to identify the veracity of their income.<br />
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The I-T officials also wanted to access the email of Yang Yi, the Chief Financial Official of the firm, but the request was denied by the company.</p>


In India, Chinese technology company Huawei has been accused by the Income Tax Department of transferring Rs 750 crore to its foreign-based parent firms sources in the department have said.

In India, Chinese technology company Huawei has been accused by the Income Tax Department of transferring Rs 750 crore to its foreign-based parent firms sources in the department have said. The I-T had in February accused the firm of huge tax evasion and frozen its bank accounts. The I-T department has reportedly found discrepancies in its income tax declaration. "The I-T declaration of the last two years has discrepancies. The revenue of the company was decreasing, but we have found that even in this crisis they repatriated Rs 750 crore abroad," the I-T sources claimed. Huawei had said that they were following all the norms and laws of the land. The company had also said that due to the action of I-T department they suffered huge losses and it badly affected their business. Huawei had moved to the Delhi High Court seeking relief. The court in April stayed the attachment of the accounts of the firm. Huawei had also mentioned in its petition that the I-T department didn't give them any notice and took action which affected their business. The I-T department has said that they have recovered incriminating evidence against the firm and on the basis of these documents they took the action. The department had also alleged that the firm was hiding its account books. It said that the firm had given them dump transactions which did not account books and they were unable to identify the veracity of their income. The I-T officials also wanted to access the email of Yang Yi, the Chief Financial Official of the firm, but the request was denied by the company.

Huawei transferred huge amount of money abroad, claim income tax department sources

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