<p>Most dolphins always seem to have smiley expressions when they pop up above the water, making us wonder if they are actually smiling like us humans. Turns out, they are indeed smiling at times, and they do so with each other too, just like us.</p>

<p>In a study published in iScience journal, the researchers said bottlenose dolphins exhibit a very specific facial expression when they play with each other. Seen as a form of social communication, the expression involves an open mouth, according to researchers led by evolutionary biologist Elisabetta Palagi from the University of Pisa in Italy.</p>

<p><strong>Watch: Stranded Pink Dolphin rescued in Bolivia</strong></p>

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<p>"We've uncovered the presence of a distinct facial display, the open mouth, in bottlenose dolphins, and we showed that dolphins are also able to mirror others' facial expression," ScienceAlert quoted Palagi as saying.</p>

<p>To reach this conclusion, the team studied 80 hours of footage showing 22 captive dolphins playing underwater. When the animals were in each other's line of sight, they exhibited a very specific open-mouth expression.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/more-than-120-atlantic-white-sided-dolphins-stranded-in-dangerous-mud-on-massachusetts-beach-736304"><strong>Also read: More than 120 Atlantic white-sided dolphins stranded in ‘dangerous mud’ on Massachusetts beach</strong></a><br />
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This happened 90 per cent of the time when they saw their fellow dolphins when playfighting. The 'smile' may have been an indication that it's not aggressive behaviour but just play, according to the researchers.</p>

<p>And just like humans, the dolphins mirror each other's expressions. The smile was 'returned' 33 per cent of the time, the study found.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Similar expressions had been observed in previous studies on primates and dogs. This indicates there is a universal biological basis for smiling expression across species.</p>

<p>"The relaxed open mouth, seen in social carnivores, monkeys' play faces, and even human laughter, is a universal sign of playfulness, helping animals – and us – signal fun and avoid conflict," said the lead researcher.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/a-sexually-frustrated-lonely-dolphin-may-be-behind-attacks-on-humans-in-japan-over-three-years-753401">Also read: A sexually frustrated, lonely dolphin may be behind attacks on humans in Japan over three years</a></strong><br />
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In the dolphin study, the researchers noted that the open-mouth expression was very specific when they were playing with each other, and different from when the dolphins were alone.</p>

<p>These expressions serve to foster social bonds and facilitate enjoyable interactions. The smile is yet another instance of the intricate ways of communication of dolphins, already known for having some of the most complex vocalisations among animals.</p>

<p>“Open-mouth signals and rapid mimicry appear repeatedly across the mammal family tree, which suggests that visual communication has played a crucial role in shaping complex social interactions, not only in dolphins but in many species over time,” said Palagi. &nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Most dolphins always seem to have smiley expressions when they pop up above the water, making us wonder if they are actually smiling like us humans. Turns out, they are indeed smiling at times, and they do so with each other too, just like us.

Most dolphins always seem to have smiley expressions when they pop up above the water, making us wonder if they are actually smiling like us humans. Turns out, they are indeed smiling at times, and they do so with each other too, just like us. In a study published in iScience journal, the researchers said bottlenose dolphins exhibit a very specific facial expression when they play with each other. Seen as a form of social communication, the expression involves an open mouth, according to researchers led by evolutionary biologist Elisabetta Palagi from the University of Pisa in Italy. Watch: Stranded Pink Dolphin rescued in Bolivia × "We've uncovered the presence of a distinct facial display, the open mouth, in bottlenose dolphins, and we showed that dolphins are also able to mirror others' facial expression," ScienceAlert quoted Palagi as saying. To reach this conclusion, the team studied 80 hours of footage showing 22 captive dolphins playing underwater. When the animals were in each other's line of sight, they exhibited a very specific open-mouth expression. Also read: More than 120 Atlantic white-sided dolphins stranded in ‘dangerous mud’ on Massachusetts beach This happened 90 per cent of the time when they saw their fellow dolphins when playfighting. The 'smile' may have been an indication that it's not aggressive behaviour but just play, according to the researchers. And just like humans, the dolphins mirror each other's expressions. The smile was 'returned' 33 per cent of the time, the study found. Similar expressions had been observed in previous studies on primates and dogs. This indicates there is a universal biological basis for smiling expression across species. "The relaxed open mouth, seen in social carnivores, monkeys' play faces, and even human laughter, is a universal sign of playfulness, helping animals – and us – signal fun and avoid conflict," said the lead researcher. Also read: A sexually frustrated, lonely dolphin may be behind attacks on humans in Japan over three years In the dolphin study, the researchers noted that the open-mouth expression was very specific when they were playing with each other, and different from when the dolphins were alone. These expressions serve to foster social bonds and facilitate enjoyable interactions. The smile is yet another instance of the intricate ways of communication of dolphins, already known for having some of the most complex vocalisations among animals. “Open-mouth signals and rapid mimicry appear repeatedly across the mammal family tree, which suggests that visual communication has played a crucial role in shaping complex social interactions, not only in dolphins but in many species over time,” said Palagi. (With inputs from agencies)

Dolphins look like they're always smiling. Yes they do smile at each other too, finds study

<p>The year 2023 was the driest for global rivers in 33 years and glaciers suffered the largest mass loss in 50 years, according to the UN weather agency in a dire warning on climate crisis.</p>

<p>The State of Global Water Resources report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), released on Monday (Oct 7), said climate change impacts are making the world's hydrological cycle increasingly erratic.</p>

<p><strong>Watch: Gravitas | The world's growing water woes, the world's thirsty cities</strong></p>

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<p>It noted that below-normal river flows and reservoir inflows were widespread in the last five years, hitting the water supplies for people, farming and ecosystems.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-battles-acute-water-crisis-state-govt-moves-sc-seeking-additional-water-supply-727456">Also read: Delhi battles acute water crisis, state govt moves SC seeking additional water supply</a></strong></p>

<p>Water is an early warning signal for climate change, said WMO Secretary-General Celeste Saulo.</p>

<p>“Water is the canary in the coalmine of climate change. We receive distress signals in the form of increasingly extreme rainfall, floods and droughts which wreak a heavy toll on lives, ecosystems and economies," she said.</p>

<p>"Melting ice and glaciers threaten long-term water security for many millions of people. And yet we are not taking the necessary urgent action,” Saulo was quoted as saying in a WMO release.</p>

<p>The year 2023 was also the hottest on record, with the heat contributing to prolonged droughts along with floods.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/water-crisis-in-bengaluru-housing-society-implements-fine-for-water-misuse-696963">Also read: Water crisis in Bengaluru: Housing society implements fine for water misuse&nbsp;</a></strong><br />
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The WMO attributed these extreme weather patterns to the transition between two climate phenomena: the La Niña and El Niño.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Extreme heat, oddly enough, leads to heavy rainfall. “A warmer atmosphere holds more moisture which is conducive to heavy rainfall. More rapid evaporation and drying of soils worsen drought conditions,” Saulo pointed out.</p>

<p>Nearly 3.6 billion people have inadequate access to water at least once a year, a number projected to rise to over 5 billion by 2050, according to the WMO.</p>

<p>“And yet, far too little is&nbsp;known about the true state of the world’s freshwater resources. We cannot manage what we do not measure," said Saulo.</p>

<p>The IMO chief said the report seeks to contribute to improved monitoring, data-sharing, cross-border collaboration and assessments, which she noted is urgently needed.</p>

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The year 2023 was the driest for global rivers in 33 years and glaciers suffered the largest mass loss in 50 years, according to the UN weather agency in a dire warning on climate crisis.

The year 2023 was the driest for global rivers in 33 years and glaciers suffered the largest mass loss in 50 years, according to the UN weather agency in a dire warning on climate crisis. The State of Global Water Resources report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), released on Monday (Oct 7), said climate change impacts are making the world's hydrological cycle increasingly erratic. Watch: Gravitas | The world's growing water woes, the world's thirsty cities × It noted that below-normal river flows and reservoir inflows were widespread in the last five years, hitting the water supplies for people, farming and ecosystems. Also read: Delhi battles acute water crisis, state govt moves SC seeking additional water supply Water is an early warning signal for climate change, said WMO Secretary-General Celeste Saulo. “Water is the canary in the coalmine of climate change. We receive distress signals in the form of increasingly extreme rainfall, floods and droughts which wreak a heavy toll on lives, ecosystems and economies," she said. "Melting ice and glaciers threaten long-term water security for many millions of people. And yet we are not taking the necessary urgent action,” Saulo was quoted as saying in a WMO release. The year 2023 was also the hottest on record, with the heat contributing to prolonged droughts along with floods. Also read: Water crisis in Bengaluru: Housing society implements fine for water misuse The WMO attributed these extreme weather patterns to the transition between two climate phenomena: the La Niña and El Niño. Extreme heat, oddly enough, leads to heavy rainfall. “A warmer atmosphere holds more moisture which is conducive to heavy rainfall. More rapid evaporation and drying of soils worsen drought conditions,” Saulo pointed out. Nearly 3.6 billion people have inadequate access to water at least once a year, a number projected to rise to over 5 billion by 2050, according to the WMO. “And yet, far too little is known about the true state of the world’s freshwater resources. We cannot manage what we do not measure," said Saulo. The IMO chief said the report seeks to contribute to improved monitoring, data-sharing, cross-border collaboration and assessments, which she noted is urgently needed.

Climate crisis: 2023 driest for global rivers in 33 years, glaciers lost most mass in 50 yrs, says UN

<p>A Canadian woman has complained that she was fired by coffee chain Tim Hortons after she allegedly called out the management for "hiring only Indians", and her social media post is going viral.</p>

<p>What is troubling, however, is that reactions to the post, while mostly sympathetic to her, are full of racial stereotypes about Indians.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A reaction post that is going viral on X is made by social media user&nbsp;@Klaus_Arminius, who is openly racist and white supremacist, going by his articles on different platforms like Medium. He describes himself on X as an independent reporter, covering the antiWhite and migrant stories the media ignores". And a Medium article by&nbsp;him has a headline describing a Black Lives Matter activist as: "Zyahna Bryant: The Face of Black Supremacy and Antiwhite Hatred."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Canada: A Canadian woman was fired from <a href="https://twitter.com/TimHortons?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TimHortons</a> after calling out the management for hiring only Indians<br />
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This woman noticed Indian managers of Tim Hortons were hiring only other Indian immigrants; when she confronted the discriminatory hiring, she was fired. <a href="https://t.co/Gii2QTRpkt">pic.twitter.com/Gii2QTRpkt</a></p>
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<p>The allegation by the woman, and many who latched on to her post online, is that Indian managers predominantly hire fellow Indians.</p>

<p>But here is some context: Currently, due to the sudden change in the immigration policies of the Justin Trudeau government, many Indians including students cannot work in full-time jobs. They are scrambling to survive and applying by the thousands for part-time jobs as waiters and servants, including at restaurant chains including Tim Hortons.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/unfair-to-indians-canada-witnesses-massive-protests-as-70000-students-face-deportation-753788">Also read: ‘Unfair to Indians,’ Canada witnesses massive protests as 70,000 students face deportation</a></strong></p>

<p>As the cost of living and boarding in Canada skyrockets, the Indians - many of them fearing deportation due to arbitrary policy changes- are desperately looking for jobs. Due to the sheer number of applicants who happen to be Indians, it is quite possible that they might be getting these jobs more than other ethnicities. There may even be a possibility that these students are underpaid, which makes the employers hire them more, though evidence of this is only anecdotal.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Indians protest against changes in Canada's immigration policy</strong></p>

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<p>While some of the reactions to the woman's social media posts were gentle, arguing for fairness in hiring practices, most were plain racist. For that reason, we are not reprinting them here.</p>

<p>Some commentators even saw parallels with the IT industry, alleging that in the US, Canada and Germany, Indian managers hire only Indians. Some of them even saw a conspiracy in the fact that Microsoft and Google have Indian CEOs- Satya Nadella and Sunder Pichai respectively - assuming they got their jobs just because they were Indians, and not because of any merit.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/video-thousands-of-indian-students-line-up-for-waiter-jobs-amid-unemployment-crisis-in-trudeaus-canada-764962">Also read:&nbsp;Thousands of Indian students line up for waiter jobs amid unemployment crisis in ‘Trudeau’s Canada’</a></strong><br />
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Some months ago, an Indian student shared a video in Toronto showing long queues of applicants looking for a job in Tim Hortons. Similarly this past week, a video went viral showing a long queue of students, mostly from India, outside the Tandoori Flame restaurant in Canada, waiting for job interviews.</p>

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Massive unemployment in Trudeau's Canada? Students leaving India for Canada with rosy dreams need serious introspection! <a href="https://t.co/fd7Sm3jlfI">pic.twitter.com/fd7Sm3jlfI</a></p>
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<p>Racist commentators should do well to think about why this happens.</p>

<p>One, there's unemployment in Canada, with more applicants than jobs.</p>

<p>Second, immigrants, including some well-educated ones, are doing service jobs because they cannot work full time, and are applying in sectors and jobs that most Canadians would not normally do as they are low-paying and in many cases, menial.</p>

<p>And third, the whole situation is a result of Canada overselling itself as a dream destination for migrants for jobs and higher education, without being able to provide even the basics like accommodation, given its massive housing crisis.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A Canadian woman has complained that she was fired by coffee chain Tim Hortons after she allegedly called out the management for "hiring only Indians", and her social media post is going viral.

A Canadian woman has complained that she was fired by coffee chain Tim Hortons after she allegedly called out the management for "hiring only Indians", and her social media post is going viral. What is troubling, however, is that reactions to the post, while mostly sympathetic to her, are full of racial stereotypes about Indians. A reaction post that is going viral on X is made by social media user @Klaus_Arminius, who is openly racist and white supremacist, going by his articles on different platforms like Medium. He describes himself on X as an independent reporter, covering the antiWhite and migrant stories the media ignores". And a Medium article by him has a headline describing a Black Lives Matter activist as: "Zyahna Bryant: The Face of Black Supremacy and Antiwhite Hatred." Canada: A Canadian woman was fired from @TimHortons after calling out the management for hiring only Indians This woman noticed Indian managers of Tim Hortons were hiring only other Indian immigrants; when she confronted the discriminatory hiring, she was fired. pic.twitter.com/Gii2QTRpkt — Klaus Arminius (@Klaus_Arminius) October 4, 2024 × The allegation by the woman, and many who latched on to her post online, is that Indian managers predominantly hire fellow Indians. But here is some context: Currently, due to the sudden change in the immigration policies of the Justin Trudeau government, many Indians including students cannot work in full-time jobs. They are scrambling to survive and applying by the thousands for part-time jobs as waiters and servants, including at restaurant chains including Tim Hortons. Also read: ‘Unfair to Indians,’ Canada witnesses massive protests as 70,000 students face deportation As the cost of living and boarding in Canada skyrockets, the Indians - many of them fearing deportation due to arbitrary policy changes- are desperately looking for jobs. Due to the sheer number of applicants who happen to be Indians, it is quite possible that they might be getting these jobs more than other ethnicities. There may even be a possibility that these students are underpaid, which makes the employers hire them more, though evidence of this is only anecdotal. Watch | Indians protest against changes in Canada's immigration policy × While some of the reactions to the woman's social media posts were gentle, arguing for fairness in hiring practices, most were plain racist. For that reason, we are not reprinting them here. Some commentators even saw parallels with the IT industry, alleging that in the US, Canada and Germany, Indian managers hire only Indians. Some of them even saw a conspiracy in the fact that Microsoft and Google have Indian CEOs- Satya Nadella and Sunder Pichai respectively - assuming they got their jobs just because they were Indians, and not because of any merit. Also read: Thousands of Indian students line up for waiter jobs amid unemployment crisis in ‘Trudeau’s Canada’ Some months ago, an Indian student shared a video in Toronto showing long queues of applicants looking for a job in Tim Hortons. Similarly this past week, a video went viral showing a long queue of students, mostly from India, outside the Tandoori Flame restaurant in Canada, waiting for job interviews. Scary scenes from Canada as 3000 students (mostly Indian) line up for waiter & servant job after an advertisement by a new restaurant opening in Brampton. Massive unemployment in Trudeau's Canada? Students leaving India for Canada with rosy dreams need serious introspection! pic.twitter.com/fd7Sm3jlfI — Megh Updates 🚨™ (@MeghUpdates) October 3, 2024 × Racist commentators should do well to think about why this happens. One, there's unemployment in Canada, with more applicants than jobs. Second, immigrants, including some well-educated ones, are doing service jobs because they cannot work full time, and are applying in sectors and jobs that most Canadians would not normally do as they are low-paying and in many cases, menial. And third, the whole situation is a result of Canada overselling itself as a dream destination for migrants for jobs and higher education, without being able to provide even the basics like accommodation, given its massive housing crisis. (With inputs from agencies)

Canadian was fired by Tim Hortons 'for calling it out for hiring Indians'? It's more complicated than that...

<p>Kamala Harris said on a podcast <em>Call Her Daddy&nbsp;</em>on Sunday (Oct 6) that Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump can't be a protector of women, but right-wing commentators slammed the episode for being silent on abuse claims against her husband even as the Democratic vice president defended women's rights.</p>

<p>Speaking about strategies to curtail sexual abuse and domestic abuse, she said she began her public prosecutor career inspired to take action against abusers.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | US: Kamala Harris Outlines Vision for 'Opportunity Economy'</strong></p>

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<p>"Tell someone that you trust. Don’t quietly suffer," she said while stressing that women should speak up against abuse.</p>

<p>Sharing with host Alex Cooper a story about how the abuse of her high school friend by her stepfather motivated her legal career, she said,&nbsp;“We have to talk about it. Child sexual assault is something that far more people than the public discourse about it acknowledges.”&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-how-new-voter-registrations-in-georgia-could-swing-the-state-in-kamala-harriss-favour-764180"><strong>Also read: US: How new voter registrations in Georgia could swing the state in Kamala Harris’s favour</strong></a></p>

<p>Harris stressed that financial independence is important for women, as victims often do not leave their abusers due to economic dependence on them. “When a woman, and in particular if she has children, if she is economically reliant on her abuser, she’s less likely to leave. Most women will endure whatever personal, physical pain they must in order to make sure their kids have a roof over their head or food.”</p>

<p>She argued that for women to be protected, it is important that they are empowered when it comes to finance.&nbsp;“Often, the abuser will tell her that if she tells then something worse will happen, and that is usually wrong. And know that there are people that want you to be safe.”</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trumps-calls-harris-mentally-impaired-in-fresh-rant-says-she-was-born-that-way-762860"><strong>Also read: Trump calls Harris ‘mentally impaired’ in fresh rant, says ‘she was born that way’</strong></a></p>

<h2><strong>Kamala says Trump no protector of women, but silent on husband</strong></h2>

<p>Harris slammed Trump for his claims about protecting women, saying,&nbsp;“So, this is the same guy...that said women should be punished for having abortions. This is the same guy who uses the same kind of language he does to describe women? So yeah, there you go.”&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>Call Her Daddy </em>is among the top podcasts on Spotify.</p>

<p>But the Democratic vice president was slammed by right-wing media as she was silent on claims that her husband Doug Emhoff physically assaulted a former girlfriend.</p>

<p>The drunken assault allegedly took place in 2012.&nbsp;Emhoff's team has rejected the claims as false.</p>

<p>In August, Emhoff admitted to having cheated on his first wife, with media reports alleging that he got a nanny pregnant.<br />
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Kamala Harris said on a podcast Call Her Daddy on Sunday (Oct 6) that Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump can't be a protector of women, but right-wing commentators slammed the episode for being silent on abuse claims against her husband even as the Democratic vice president defended women's rights.

Kamala Harris said on a podcast Call Her Daddy on Sunday (Oct 6) that Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump can't be a protector of women, but right-wing commentators slammed the episode for being silent on abuse claims against her husband even as the Democratic vice president defended women's rights. Speaking about strategies to curtail sexual abuse and domestic abuse, she said she began her public prosecutor career inspired to take action against abusers. Watch | US: Kamala Harris Outlines Vision for 'Opportunity Economy' × "Tell someone that you trust. Don’t quietly suffer," she said while stressing that women should speak up against abuse. Sharing with host Alex Cooper a story about how the abuse of her high school friend by her stepfather motivated her legal career, she said, “We have to talk about it. Child sexual assault is something that far more people than the public discourse about it acknowledges.” Also read: US: How new voter registrations in Georgia could swing the state in Kamala Harris’s favour Harris stressed that financial independence is important for women, as victims often do not leave their abusers due to economic dependence on them. “When a woman, and in particular if she has children, if she is economically reliant on her abuser, she’s less likely to leave. Most women will endure whatever personal, physical pain they must in order to make sure their kids have a roof over their head or food.” She argued that for women to be protected, it is important that they are empowered when it comes to finance. “Often, the abuser will tell her that if she tells then something worse will happen, and that is usually wrong. And know that there are people that want you to be safe.” Also read: Trump calls Harris ‘mentally impaired’ in fresh rant, says ‘she was born that way’ Kamala says Trump no protector of women, but silent on husband Harris slammed Trump for his claims about protecting women, saying, “So, this is the same guy...that said women should be punished for having abortions. This is the same guy who uses the same kind of language he does to describe women? So yeah, there you go.” Call Her Daddy is among the top podcasts on Spotify. But the Democratic vice president was slammed by right-wing media as she was silent on claims that her husband Doug Emhoff physically assaulted a former girlfriend. The drunken assault allegedly took place in 2012. Emhoff's team has rejected the claims as false. In August, Emhoff admitted to having cheated on his first wife, with media reports alleging that he got a nanny pregnant. (With inputs from agencies)

Kamala Harris tells podcast Trump no protector of women; mum on assault claim against husband 

<p>Boris Johnson, the colourful former prime minister, has claimed that Benjamin Netanyahu left a bugging device in his bathroom when the Israeli premier visited Britain&nbsp;in 2017, when BoJo was serving the foreign secretary.</p>

<p>It should be noted that Johnson, 60, who was Britain’s foreign minister in 2016-2018, and PM in 2019-2022, has had a firm pro-Israel stance over the years.</p>

<p>The shocking revelation is being made in the upcoming memoir of the journalist-politician, aptly titled <em>Unleashed</em>, as per excerpts cited in the Daily Telegraph.<br />
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The Tory politician claimed that the listening device was found in his bathroom at the Foreign Office during a swoop by security personnel.</p>

<p><strong>Watch: Israel Iran War: Iran Warns Of 'Far Stronger Response' To Netanyahu Threat Of Revenge Attack</strong></p>

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<p>The bathroom in question, which BoJo described fit for "gents in a posh London club," was situated in a "secret annex," in the foreign office premlises.</p>

<p>"Thither Bibi repaired for a while, and it may or may not be a coincidence but I am told that later, when they were doing a regular sweep for bugs, they found a listening device in the thunderbox,” Johnson wrote.</p>

<p>When The Telegraph sought further details, the Conservative leader told the UK paper: “I think everything you need to know about that episode is in the book.”</p>

<p>The Telegraph report said it was not clear whether the UK confronted Israel over the incident.</p>

<p>Johnson, who was thrown out of office in 2022 in an inner-party coup following allegations including Covid pandemic rule violations, has raised more than a few eyebrows with his new book even before its release.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>Unleashed,</em> which releases on October 10, reportedly has a number of other claims, including one that Queen Elizabeth suffered from bone marrow cancer.<br />
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/queen-elizabeth-was-suffering-from-bone-cancer-boris-johnson-claims-in-memoir-763612">Also read: Queen Elizabeth was suffering from bone cancer, Boris Johnson claims in memoir</a><br />
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He also accused Emmanuel Macron of trying to give the UK a “punishment beating” for Brexit, the UK's exit from the European Union which the French president was not happy about.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/netanyahu-on-irans-hit-list-viral-poster-featuring-israeli-terrorists-fuels-speculations-764265"><strong>Also read: Netanyahu on Iran’s hit list? Viral poster featuring 'Israeli terrorists' fuels speculations</strong></a><br />
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According to multiple reports, this is not the first time that Israel faced allegations of&nbsp; spying on friendly countries and allies. Reports back in 2019 had suggested that the Jewish country's operatives did a surveillance operation near the White House.</p>

<p>It was done by tricking mobile phones into giving out their locations and identity information, according to a 2019 report in Politico.&nbsp;The allegation was rejected by Netanyahu, but the then-US president Donald Trump said it was “hard to believe.”</p>

<p>The UK has also been accused of spying on Israel. In 2016, the French paper Le Monde reported that the UK spied on Israeli government and diplomatic missions in other countries, citing leaked US intelligence information.</p>

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Boris Johnson, the colourful former prime minister, has claimed that Benjamin Netanyahu left a bugging device in his bathroom when the Israeli premier visited Britain in 2017, when BoJo was serving the foreign secretary.

Boris Johnson, the colourful former prime minister, has claimed that Benjamin Netanyahu left a bugging device in his bathroom when the Israeli premier visited Britain in 2017, when BoJo was serving the foreign secretary. It should be noted that Johnson, 60, who was Britain’s foreign minister in 2016-2018, and PM in 2019-2022, has had a firm pro-Israel stance over the years. The shocking revelation is being made in the upcoming memoir of the journalist-politician, aptly titled Unleashed, as per excerpts cited in the Daily Telegraph. The Tory politician claimed that the listening device was found in his bathroom at the Foreign Office during a swoop by security personnel. Watch: Israel Iran War: Iran Warns Of 'Far Stronger Response' To Netanyahu Threat Of Revenge Attack × The bathroom in question, which BoJo described fit for "gents in a posh London club," was situated in a "secret annex," in the foreign office premlises. "Thither Bibi repaired for a while, and it may or may not be a coincidence but I am told that later, when they were doing a regular sweep for bugs, they found a listening device in the thunderbox,” Johnson wrote. When The Telegraph sought further details, the Conservative leader told the UK paper: “I think everything you need to know about that episode is in the book.” The Telegraph report said it was not clear whether the UK confronted Israel over the incident. Johnson, who was thrown out of office in 2022 in an inner-party coup following allegations including Covid pandemic rule violations, has raised more than a few eyebrows with his new book even before its release. Unleashed, which releases on October 10, reportedly has a number of other claims, including one that Queen Elizabeth suffered from bone marrow cancer. Also read: Queen Elizabeth was suffering from bone cancer, Boris Johnson claims in memoir He also accused Emmanuel Macron of trying to give the UK a “punishment beating” for Brexit, the UK's exit from the European Union which the French president was not happy about. Also read: Netanyahu on Iran’s hit list? Viral poster featuring 'Israeli terrorists' fuels speculations According to multiple reports, this is not the first time that Israel faced allegations of spying on friendly countries and allies. Reports back in 2019 had suggested that the Jewish country's operatives did a surveillance operation near the White House. It was done by tricking mobile phones into giving out their locations and identity information, according to a 2019 report in Politico. The allegation was rejected by Netanyahu, but the then-US president Donald Trump said it was “hard to believe.” The UK has also been accused of spying on Israel. In 2016, the French paper Le Monde reported that the UK spied on Israeli government and diplomatic missions in other countries, citing leaked US intelligence information. (With inputs from agencies)

Did Netanyahu install a bugging device in Boris Johnson's toilet? Ex-PM claims so in book

<p>Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had a gun by his side when he addressed a public sermon after Friday prayers on October 4, in the wake of Israel's killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Lebanon.</p>

<p>The sermon, his first in five years, also came days after Iran conducted a series of missile strikes on Israel in response to Nasrallah's killing. Addressing thousands of worshippers gathered at a Tehran mosque, Khamenei said Israel will not last long, and described the Iranian strikes on Israel as a "public service".</p>

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<p>The sermon took place just a few days ahead of the anniversary of the October 7 terror attacks on Israel that sparked off the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, and a wider regional conflict.&nbsp;<br />
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<p>Khamenei last led a Friday prayer in January 2020 after Iran Guards chief Qassem Soleimani was killed in a US strike in Iraq.</p>

<p><strong>Watch: Iran-Israel War: Will Israel Strike Iran's Nuclear Facilities?</strong></p>

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<p>Praising Hezbollah as a "blessed tree" and hailing Hamas, he doubled down on Iran's support for resistance against Israel, which he described as a "tool" of American interests in the region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>About Nasrallah, Khamenei said his "martyrdom" would only strengthen resistance efforts.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Not the first time Iran leader sported a gun. Reason is...</strong></h2>

<p>Khamenei's appearance with the gun, while curious, is not a first. In June 2019, he sported a rifle while giving a sermon to mark the end of the Muslim Holy month of Ramadan.</p>

<p>Khamanei had reasons to be worried about his personal security as he always had threats to his life from countries including Israel and the United States.<br />
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/khamenei-in-first-public-address-in-5-years-calls-missile-attack-on-israel-legal-and-legitimate-764453"><strong>Also read: Khamenei, in first public address in 5 years, calls missile attack on Israel 'legal and legitimate'</strong></a></p>

<p>It was during one such sermon in 1985 that he faced an assassination attempt. A suicide bomber blew himself up near him, but the Iranian leader survived. Reportedly, he continued with the sermon after three minutes of gap.</p>

<p>That was not the first attempt on his life either. He was targeted several times in the past. The most significant assassination attempt was in 1981 when he was seriously injured when a bomb hidden in a tape recorder blew up during a Friday prayer sermon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Khamenei was partially paralysed after that attack, and permanently lost use of his right arm.</p>

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Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had a gun by his side when he addressed a public sermon after Friday prayers on October 4, in the wake of Israel's killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Lebanon.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had a gun by his side when he addressed a public sermon after Friday prayers on October 4, in the wake of Israel's killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Lebanon. The sermon, his first in five years, also came days after Iran conducted a series of missile strikes on Israel in response to Nasrallah's killing. Addressing thousands of worshippers gathered at a Tehran mosque, Khamenei said Israel will not last long, and described the Iranian strikes on Israel as a "public service". Watch: #Iran Leader Ayat. #Khamenei's speech started in the Friday prayers of Tehran, along with the commemoration ceremony for the #Hezbollah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah. pic.twitter.com/SHGtbzH8ZI — Iran's Today (@Iran) October 4, 2024 × The sermon took place just a few days ahead of the anniversary of the October 7 terror attacks on Israel that sparked off the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, and a wider regional conflict. Also read: Chief of Iranian intel unit turned out to be Mossad agent, ex-Iran president reveals Khamenei last led a Friday prayer in January 2020 after Iran Guards chief Qassem Soleimani was killed in a US strike in Iraq. Watch: Iran-Israel War: Will Israel Strike Iran's Nuclear Facilities? × Praising Hezbollah as a "blessed tree" and hailing Hamas, he doubled down on Iran's support for resistance against Israel, which he described as a "tool" of American interests in the region. About Nasrallah, Khamenei said his "martyrdom" would only strengthen resistance efforts. Not the first time Iran leader sported a gun. Reason is... Khamenei's appearance with the gun, while curious, is not a first. In June 2019, he sported a rifle while giving a sermon to mark the end of the Muslim Holy month of Ramadan. Khamanei had reasons to be worried about his personal security as he always had threats to his life from countries including Israel and the United States. Also read: Khamenei, in first public address in 5 years, calls missile attack on Israel 'legal and legitimate' It was during one such sermon in 1985 that he faced an assassination attempt. A suicide bomber blew himself up near him, but the Iranian leader survived. Reportedly, he continued with the sermon after three minutes of gap. That was not the first attempt on his life either. He was targeted several times in the past. The most significant assassination attempt was in 1981 when he was seriously injured when a bomb hidden in a tape recorder blew up during a Friday prayer sermon. Khamenei was partially paralysed after that attack, and permanently lost use of his right arm. (With inputs from agencies)

Iran's Khamenei had gun during first public sermon in 5 years slamming Israel. Not for first time

<p>In a historic decision, the United Kingdom handed over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after over two centuries of control, a move that would allow hundreds of displaced islanders to return to their homeland.</p>

<p>India played a quiet yet key role in facilitating the agreement between the UK and Mauritius, having always supported the claim of Mauritius to the island, which includes Diego Garcia where the United States operates a military base under lease from Britain.</p>

<p>India welcomed the deal, calling it a part of decolonisation even as the UK said it would continue to have the right to use the base in Diego Garcia, the largest island in the archipelago. New Delhi said it was a positive outcome for all the parties, and a move that will enhance long-term security in the Indian Ocean.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the agreement was announced, Britain and Mauritius issued a joint statement, expressing their commitment to address "historical injustices" and working for the welfare of the Chagossian people.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This government inherited a situation where the long-term, secure operation of the Diego Garcia military base was under threat, with contested sovereignty and ongoing legal challenges,"&nbsp;said UK Foreign Minister David Lammy in a statement. "The agreement secures this vital military base for the future. It will strengthen our role in safeguarding global security, shut down any possibility of the Indian Ocean being used as a dangerous illegal migration route to the UK, as well as guaranteeing our long-term relationship with Mauritius."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch: UK Agrees To Return Chagos Islands To Mauritius, Ending Decades-Long Dispute</strong></p>

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<p>Mauritius Foreign Minister Maneesh Gobin hailed the agreement as "historic". "3rd October 2024. A day to remember. A day to commemorate full sovereignty of the Republic of Mauritius over the entirety of its territory," he wrote on X.</p>

<p>US President Joe Biden described the pact as a "historic settlement." “It is a clear demonstration that through diplomacy and partnership, countries can overcome long-standing historical challenges to reach peaceful and mutually beneficial outcomes,” he said in a White House statement.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/uk-mauritius-chagos-archipelago-agreement-india-played-quiet-but-crucial-role-in-deal-says-report-764357">Also read: UK-Mauritius Chagos archipelago agreement: India played quiet but crucial role in deal, says report</a></strong></p>

<p>Mauritius will now launch a programme to resettle the Chagossians to their islands and the UK will help with a trust fund that will provide the people of the islands with additional support.</p>

<h2><strong>Chagos Islands was caught in history, politics and warfare: What you should know</strong></h2>

<p>In 2019, the International Court of Justice asked the UK to let go of its control of the Chagos Islands, which it governed since 1814.&nbsp;The court's opinion came at the end of a long and sad saga for the Chagossians.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chagos Islands, a strategically significant archipelago in the Indian Ocean, comprises over 60 islands. Diego Garcia, the largest of these islands, is of military importance because of the US airbase.</p>

<p>The islands were largely uninhabited till around 1783, when the French settlers brought African slaves to work in the coconut plantations they had established there.</p>

<p>The British took control of the islands and nearby Mauritius in 1814, following the Napoleonic Wars which the French lost, leading to Napoleon’s abdication and exile.</p>

<p>It was governed as part of British Mauritius, and Indian indentured labourers were brought to the islands, as well as Mauritius, when slavery was abolished.</p>

<p>Chagos became a contentious land at the height of the Cold War in the 1960s when the US was looking for a military base in the Indian Ocean region. In 1965, Britain separated the Chagos Archipelago from Mauritius and turned it into a British Indian Ocean Territory. It then leased Diego Garcia to the US to build the military base which started operating in 1971.</p>

<p>To facilitate the US, Britain forcibly displaced around 2,000 indigenous Chagossians from the island.</p>

<p>During this depopulation process, from 1967 to 1973, the Chagossians were moved thousands of miles away to Mauritius and Seychelles against their will.</p>

<p>In 1968, Mauritius gained independence from Britain, which retained its control of the Chagos Islands.</p>

<p>Diego Garcia's military base played a crucial role for the US during its wars in the Gulf and Afghanistan.</p>

<p>In its advisory opinion in 2019, the ICJ called for the end of the British administration of Chagos Island, noting that its decolonisation of Mauritius was incomplete.</p>

<p>Over the years, the Chagossians sought the right to return to their homeland, engaging in long-drawn legal battles, which went all the way up to the ICJ. Their struggles became a key aspect of the cruelties of colonialism and human rights violations.<br />
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In a historic decision, the United Kingdom handed over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after over two centuries of control, a move that would allow hundreds of displaced islanders to return to their homeland.

In a historic decision, the United Kingdom handed over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after over two centuries of control, a move that would allow hundreds of displaced islanders to return to their homeland. India played a quiet yet key role in facilitating the agreement between the UK and Mauritius, having always supported the claim of Mauritius to the island, which includes Diego Garcia where the United States operates a military base under lease from Britain. India welcomed the deal, calling it a part of decolonisation even as the UK said it would continue to have the right to use the base in Diego Garcia, the largest island in the archipelago. New Delhi said it was a positive outcome for all the parties, and a move that will enhance long-term security in the Indian Ocean. After the agreement was announced, Britain and Mauritius issued a joint statement, expressing their commitment to address "historical injustices" and working for the welfare of the Chagossian people. "This government inherited a situation where the long-term, secure operation of the Diego Garcia military base was under threat, with contested sovereignty and ongoing legal challenges," said UK Foreign Minister David Lammy in a statement. "The agreement secures this vital military base for the future. It will strengthen our role in safeguarding global security, shut down any possibility of the Indian Ocean being used as a dangerous illegal migration route to the UK, as well as guaranteeing our long-term relationship with Mauritius." Watch: UK Agrees To Return Chagos Islands To Mauritius, Ending Decades-Long Dispute × Mauritius Foreign Minister Maneesh Gobin hailed the agreement as "historic". "3rd October 2024. A day to remember. A day to commemorate full sovereignty of the Republic of Mauritius over the entirety of its territory," he wrote on X. US President Joe Biden described the pact as a "historic settlement." “It is a clear demonstration that through diplomacy and partnership, countries can overcome long-standing historical challenges to reach peaceful and mutually beneficial outcomes,” he said in a White House statement. Also read: UK-Mauritius Chagos archipelago agreement: India played quiet but crucial role in deal, says report Mauritius will now launch a programme to resettle the Chagossians to their islands and the UK will help with a trust fund that will provide the people of the islands with additional support. Chagos Islands was caught in history, politics and warfare: What you should know In 2019, the International Court of Justice asked the UK to let go of its control of the Chagos Islands, which it governed since 1814. The court's opinion came at the end of a long and sad saga for the Chagossians. Chagos Islands, a strategically significant archipelago in the Indian Ocean, comprises over 60 islands. Diego Garcia, the largest of these islands, is of military importance because of the US airbase. The islands were largely uninhabited till around 1783, when the French settlers brought African slaves to work in the coconut plantations they had established there. The British took control of the islands and nearby Mauritius in 1814, following the Napoleonic Wars which the French lost, leading to Napoleon’s abdication and exile. It was governed as part of British Mauritius, and Indian indentured labourers were brought to the islands, as well as Mauritius, when slavery was abolished. Chagos became a contentious land at the height of the Cold War in the 1960s when the US was looking for a military base in the Indian Ocean region. In 1965, Britain separated the Chagos Archipelago from Mauritius and turned it into a British Indian Ocean Territory. It then leased Diego Garcia to the US to build the military base which started operating in 1971. To facilitate the US, Britain forcibly displaced around 2,000 indigenous Chagossians from the island. During this depopulation process, from 1967 to 1973, the Chagossians were moved thousands of miles away to Mauritius and Seychelles against their will. In 1968, Mauritius gained independence from Britain, which retained its control of the Chagos Islands. Diego Garcia's military base played a crucial role for the US during its wars in the Gulf and Afghanistan. In its advisory opinion in 2019, the ICJ called for the end of the British administration of Chagos Island, noting that its decolonisation of Mauritius was incomplete. Over the years, the Chagossians sought the right to return to their homeland, engaging in long-drawn legal battles, which went all the way up to the ICJ. Their struggles became a key aspect of the cruelties of colonialism and human rights violations. (With inputs from agencies)

Know about Chagos Islands, whose control UK has reliquished, and which hosts Diego Garcia military base

<p><strong><em>Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details of this story disturbing. Discretion is advised</em></strong></p>

<p>A British single mother has been found guilty over the deaths of her four sons in a fire when she went shopping while leaving them at home.</p>

<p>Deveca Rose, 29, was convicted on Thursday (Oct 4) of manslaughter and child cruelty after her children - two sets of twins aged three and four - died despite efforts by neighbours, fire service and the police to save them.</p>

<p>On the fateful day of December 16, 2021, Rose left to shop at Sainsbury’s, leaving the boys Kyson, Bryson, Leyton and Logan in her Sutton, south London home that was strewn with rubbish bags and excrement.</p>

<p>Neighours tried to rescue the kids who screamed for help, but they could not enter the house due to smoke. Later, firefighters who entered the scene recovered the boys from under a bed where they were huggled together, but could not save their lives.</p>

<p><strong>Watch: Virus Linked To Childhood Paralysis On The Rise In The US</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>But they could have been living&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>There was already suspicion that Rose, reportedly suffering from mental health issues, was not taking care of her children.</p>

<p>Social services personnel had tried to intervene after the dirty conditions in her house were reported to them.</p>

<p>But Rose did not engage with social service workers, and the case was dropped. If the authorities had intervened more forcefully, the kids could have been living now.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/trigger-warning-pakistani-man-arrested-for-butchering-children-eating-their-flesh-670004">Also read: Trigger warning: Pakistani man arrested for butchering children, eating their flesh</a></strong></p>

<p>At the Old Bailey court hearing, Rose said she was frustrated as the kids were opening the rubbish bags. Shopping, it appears, was her way of escape.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She initially told investigators that the kids were left with a babysitter. Prosecutors argued that the babysitter could not be located and probably doesn't exist, as CCTV footage did not show any such person.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/doomsday-triple-murder-case-chad-daybell-sentenced-to-death-for-murder-of-wife-and-girlfriends-2-children-728041">Also read: ‘Doomsday’ triple-murder case: Chad Daybell sentenced to death for murder of wife and girlfriend’s 2 children</a></strong></p>

<p>Prosecutor Kate Lumsdon said that while Rose may be grieving the loss of her children, that doesn't absolve her of the responsibility for their deaths.</p>

<p>Rose, who cried in the court and denied the charges, will be sentenced in November.</p>

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Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details of this story disturbing. Discretion is advised A British single mother has been found guilty over the deaths of her four sons in a fire when she went shopping while leaving them at home.

Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details of this story disturbing. Discretion is advised A British single mother has been found guilty over the deaths of her four sons in a fire when she went shopping while leaving them at home. Deveca Rose, 29, was convicted on Thursday (Oct 4) of manslaughter and child cruelty after her children - two sets of twins aged three and four - died despite efforts by neighbours, fire service and the police to save them. On the fateful day of December 16, 2021, Rose left to shop at Sainsbury’s, leaving the boys Kyson, Bryson, Leyton and Logan in her Sutton, south London home that was strewn with rubbish bags and excrement. Neighours tried to rescue the kids who screamed for help, but they could not enter the house due to smoke. Later, firefighters who entered the scene recovered the boys from under a bed where they were huggled together, but could not save their lives. Watch: Virus Linked To Childhood Paralysis On The Rise In The US × But they could have been living There was already suspicion that Rose, reportedly suffering from mental health issues, was not taking care of her children. Social services personnel had tried to intervene after the dirty conditions in her house were reported to them. But Rose did not engage with social service workers, and the case was dropped. If the authorities had intervened more forcefully, the kids could have been living now. Also read: Trigger warning: Pakistani man arrested for butchering children, eating their flesh At the Old Bailey court hearing, Rose said she was frustrated as the kids were opening the rubbish bags. Shopping, it appears, was her way of escape. She initially told investigators that the kids were left with a babysitter. Prosecutors argued that the babysitter could not be located and probably doesn't exist, as CCTV footage did not show any such person. Also read: ‘Doomsday’ triple-murder case: Chad Daybell sentenced to death for murder of wife and girlfriend’s 2 children Prosecutor Kate Lumsdon said that while Rose may be grieving the loss of her children, that doesn't absolve her of the responsibility for their deaths. Rose, who cried in the court and denied the charges, will be sentenced in November. (With inputs from agencies)

UK mom whose 4 sons died in fire when she went shopping found guilty of murder. They could've been saved

<p>Nibi the beaver was rescued as a baby from a highway in Massachusetts two years ago. The rescuers and many people across the world love her to the extent that they are heartbroken at the prospect of her being released back into the wild.</p>

<p>The minor internet celebrity's fate became such a big issue that even the governor of the US state chimed in. On Friday (Oct 4), the Massachusetts Supreme Court will decide if the dam-building animal will have to say goodbye to her humans.</p>

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<h2><strong>The beautiful story of Nibi the 'diva' beaver</strong></h2>

<p>Nibi was an orphan beaver baby when she was rescued by Newhouse Wildlife Rescue. She became a sensation over the years at the rescue centre with her friendly behaviour and cute antics. She even started building dams indoors with twigs at the rescue centre: after all, she's a beaver, right?</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/after-400-years-baby-beaver-takes-birth-in-london-gets-photographed-641441">Also read: After 400 years, baby beaver takes birth in London, gets photographed</a></strong></p>

<p>But where does she belong, under human care, or in the wild? She hasn't seen a winter yet and will have to be released into the wild if she's to survive the vagaries of weather. That's one school of thought, anyway. But others feel that she may not be able to survive in the wild.</p>

<p>It is known that animals in captivity when released back into the wild, have a low survival chance. Sometimes, exposure to areas larger than their cages or enclosures&nbsp;makes it difficult for them to navigate, often leading their hearts to exert too much, sometimes with fatal consequences. The other causes of death are predators, infections and the weather</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/humans-can-get-the-disease-killing-beavers-in-utah-711834">Also read: Disease killing beavers in Utah can also be contracted by humans, officials warn</a></strong></p>

<h2><strong>The court battle over Nibi the beaver</strong></h2>

<p>On Tuesday (Oct 1), Newhouse Rescue managed to get an injunction from the release of Nibi into the wild. The rescue house and some 25,000 others who signed online petitions want her to stay with her caregivers. Even Governor Maura Healey appeared to be favouring Nibi to stay with the rescuers, but being a protected species, Nibi will have to eventually abide by the laws of the land.</p>

<p>Her fate will be decided on Friday when a court reviews the case filed by the rescue house against MassWildlife, the wildlife agency of the eastern US state.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | WION Climate Tracker: Britain makes 'disturbing' beavers illegal</strong></p>

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<p>As per Jane Newhouse, the founder of the rescue house, Nibi might not survive in the wild, because efforts to make her socialise with other beavers had failed. Nibi, it appears, loves humans more.<br />
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Newhouse is worried that releasing Nibi into the wild might lead to her death, as she is not skilled at building a lodge, storing food or navigating a harsh winter.</p>

<p>Nibi now lives in a big enclosure with a pool, with round-the-clock food and other care and affection from her rescuers.<br />
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Nibi the beaver was rescued as a baby from a highway in Massachusetts two years ago. The rescuers and many people across the world love her to the extent that they are heartbroken at the prospect of her being released back into the wild.

Nibi the beaver was rescued as a baby from a highway in Massachusetts two years ago. The rescuers and many people across the world love her to the extent that they are heartbroken at the prospect of her being released back into the wild. The minor internet celebrity's fate became such a big issue that even the governor of the US state chimed in. On Friday (Oct 4), the Massachusetts Supreme Court will decide if the dam-building animal will have to say goodbye to her humans. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Newhouse Wildlife Rescue (@newhousewildliferescue) × The beautiful story of Nibi the 'diva' beaver Nibi was an orphan beaver baby when she was rescued by Newhouse Wildlife Rescue. She became a sensation over the years at the rescue centre with her friendly behaviour and cute antics. She even started building dams indoors with twigs at the rescue centre: after all, she's a beaver, right? Also read: After 400 years, baby beaver takes birth in London, gets photographed But where does she belong, under human care, or in the wild? She hasn't seen a winter yet and will have to be released into the wild if she's to survive the vagaries of weather. That's one school of thought, anyway. But others feel that she may not be able to survive in the wild. It is known that animals in captivity when released back into the wild, have a low survival chance. Sometimes, exposure to areas larger than their cages or enclosures makes it difficult for them to navigate, often leading their hearts to exert too much, sometimes with fatal consequences. The other causes of death are predators, infections and the weather Also read: Disease killing beavers in Utah can also be contracted by humans, officials warn The court battle over Nibi the beaver On Tuesday (Oct 1), Newhouse Rescue managed to get an injunction from the release of Nibi into the wild. The rescue house and some 25,000 others who signed online petitions want her to stay with her caregivers. Even Governor Maura Healey appeared to be favouring Nibi to stay with the rescuers, but being a protected species, Nibi will have to eventually abide by the laws of the land. Her fate will be decided on Friday when a court reviews the case filed by the rescue house against MassWildlife, the wildlife agency of the eastern US state. Watch | WION Climate Tracker: Britain makes 'disturbing' beavers illegal × As per Jane Newhouse, the founder of the rescue house, Nibi might not survive in the wild, because efforts to make her socialise with other beavers had failed. Nibi, it appears, loves humans more. Newhouse is worried that releasing Nibi into the wild might lead to her death, as she is not skilled at building a lodge, storing food or navigating a harsh winter. Nibi now lives in a big enclosure with a pool, with round-the-clock food and other care and affection from her rescuers. All that could change on Friday. (With inputs from agencies)

Nibi the beloved diva beaver will stay with rescuers but a court will rule if she should be released into wild

<p>At least two prominent economists, one of them a Nobel laureate, have warned against hyping up artificial intelligence, just as Microsoft-backed OpenAI, at the forefront of generative AI, was declared to be worth over $157 billion after a new funding round.</p>

<p>In recent interviews and articles, MIT economist Daron Acemoglu has criticised the hype around AI. Fellow economist and Nobel Laureate Paul Romer is also sceptical about any economic windfalls accruing from AI.</p>

<p>Acemoglu&nbsp;warned that the hype could lead to wasted investments and unkept promises and even a market crash akin to the crypto crash.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch: AI-boom leaves mega Indian software stocks in the dust</strong><br />
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<p>In spite of the exuberance, the Turkish-American economist feels that only five per cent of global jobs will be impacted by AI in next decade.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Such a minial disruption is not going to lead to any economic revolution, he argued.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Possible future scenarios for AI include some successful apps surviving and the remaining hype cooling off, and a volatile cycle of excitement and disillusionment, he predicted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said that companies that replace humans with AI at the workplace will only end up re-hiring people when they realise AI's limitations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While apps like ChatGPT, the large language model from OpenAI, are appreciated, Acemoglu said AI would not be able to replace human workers in jobs needing nuanced judgement.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/openai-secures-66-billion-in-funding-now-valued-at-157-billion-764082">Also read: OpenAI secures $6.6 billion in funding, now valued at $157 Billion</a></strong></p>

<p>"You need highly reliable information or the ability of these models to faithfully implement certain steps that previously workers were doing. They can do that in a few places with some human supervisory oversight like coding, but in most places they cannot. That's a reality check for where we are right now,” he said.</p>

<p>Studies that forecast significant economic growth from AI lack any empirical evidence, he pointed out, while adding that AI might eventually exacerbate inequality.</p>

<p>He advocated a more regulated approach to AI, as opposed to uncritical optimism about the technology.</p>

<p>He warned that the AI frenzy could eventually end up in a tech stocks crash in what he called an “AI spring followed by AI winter”.</p>

<p>"If you listen to tech industry leaders, business-sector forecasters, and much of the media, you may believe that recent advances in generative AI will soon bring extraordinary productivity benefits, revolutionising life as we know it. Yet neither economic theory nor the data support such exuberant forecasts," he said.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-meta-launches-ai-chatbot-in-voices-of-judi-dench-john-cena-other-celebrities-762241">Also read: Meta launches AI chatbot in voices of Judi Dench, John Cena, other celebrities</a></strong><br />
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In a recent podcast, Phil Romer, a professor at Boston College also echoed similar sentiments. The former chief economist of World Bank highlighted that some of the recent hyped-up technologies like autonomous vehicles have failed.</p>

<p>"I think people are buying a little bit too much of the hype and they’re losing perspective," he said. "I don’t think AI is actually the big revolution that we’re living through right now."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The autonomous vehicles were supposed to be the killer application of AI, and it’s turning out to be a bust. There’s a reason Apple just canceled its car project," Romer added.</p>

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At least two prominent economists, one of them a Nobel laureate, have warned against hyping up artificial intelligence, just as Microsoft-backed OpenAI, at the forefront of generative AI, was declared to be worth over $157 billion after a new funding round.

At least two prominent economists, one of them a Nobel laureate, have warned against hyping up artificial intelligence, just as Microsoft-backed OpenAI, at the forefront of generative AI, was declared to be worth over $157 billion after a new funding round. In recent interviews and articles, MIT economist Daron Acemoglu has criticised the hype around AI. Fellow economist and Nobel Laureate Paul Romer is also sceptical about any economic windfalls accruing from AI. Acemoglu warned that the hype could lead to wasted investments and unkept promises and even a market crash akin to the crypto crash. Watch: AI-boom leaves mega Indian software stocks in the dust × In spite of the exuberance, the Turkish-American economist feels that only five per cent of global jobs will be impacted by AI in next decade. Such a minial disruption is not going to lead to any economic revolution, he argued. Possible future scenarios for AI include some successful apps surviving and the remaining hype cooling off, and a volatile cycle of excitement and disillusionment, he predicted. He said that companies that replace humans with AI at the workplace will only end up re-hiring people when they realise AI's limitations. While apps like ChatGPT, the large language model from OpenAI, are appreciated, Acemoglu said AI would not be able to replace human workers in jobs needing nuanced judgement. Also read: OpenAI secures $6.6 billion in funding, now valued at $157 Billion "You need highly reliable information or the ability of these models to faithfully implement certain steps that previously workers were doing. They can do that in a few places with some human supervisory oversight like coding, but in most places they cannot. That's a reality check for where we are right now,” he said. Studies that forecast significant economic growth from AI lack any empirical evidence, he pointed out, while adding that AI might eventually exacerbate inequality. He advocated a more regulated approach to AI, as opposed to uncritical optimism about the technology. He warned that the AI frenzy could eventually end up in a tech stocks crash in what he called an “AI spring followed by AI winter”. "If you listen to tech industry leaders, business-sector forecasters, and much of the media, you may believe that recent advances in generative AI will soon bring extraordinary productivity benefits, revolutionising life as we know it. Yet neither economic theory nor the data support such exuberant forecasts," he said. Also read: Meta launches AI chatbot in voices of Judi Dench, John Cena, other celebrities In a recent podcast, Phil Romer, a professor at Boston College also echoed similar sentiments. The former chief economist of World Bank highlighted that some of the recent hyped-up technologies like autonomous vehicles have failed. "I think people are buying a little bit too much of the hype and they’re losing perspective," he said. "I don’t think AI is actually the big revolution that we’re living through right now." "The autonomous vehicles were supposed to be the killer application of AI, and it’s turning out to be a bust. There’s a reason Apple just canceled its car project," Romer added. (With inputs from agencies)

AI enthusiasm is a hype: Economists sound alarm on possible market crash like crypto

<p>Hurricane Helene is now officially the second-deadliest storm in the US with over 160 fatalities, and even mules are being used to bring supplies to affected populations in cut-off areas in southern states.</p>

<p>As the storm, which made landfall on September 26, damaged roads, mules from the voluntary group Mountain Mules Packers were seen taking supplies to communities in western parts of North Carolina, one of the hardest-hit states. In these mountainous parts, all roads are closed to non-urgent travel.</p>

<p>The animals carried water, food, medicine and health supplies like insulin to Black Mountain and Swannanoa in North Karolina where roads and homes were destroyed.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Several southeastern states are still inundated. Damage to water systems meant that there was no drinking water, with officials issuing advisories to boil the available water before consumption to prevent infections from microbes.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/strange-blue-blob-appears-in-the-centre-of-hurricane-helene-leaves-netizens-baffled-762960">Also read: Strange blue blob appears in the centre of Hurricane Helene, leaves netizens baffled</a></strong></p>

<p>More than one million people still lack electricity in the affected areas.&nbsp;</p>

<p>President Joe Biden has ordered the deployment of Army units to help in rescue and rehabilitation efforts, even as helicopters and water response vehicles were pressed into service.</p>

<p><strong>Watch: Hurricane Helene Sparks Widespread Humanitarian Crisis Across US States</strong></p>

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<p>Deaths were mainly reported&nbsp;in the Carolinas, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and Virginia after heavy flooding and torrential rains in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Hundreds are still missing, with the toll expected to go up.<br />
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-blasts-harris-for-posting-fake-and-staged-photo-of-hurricane-helene-briefing-763403"><strong>Also read: Trump blasts Harris for posting 'fake and staged' photo of Hurricane Helene briefing</strong></a><br />
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<strong>Dire water scarcity in wake of Hurricane Helene</strong></p>

<p>Pictures shared on social media showed people carrying drinking water in transparent plastic bags, an indication of the dire situation.</p>

<p>Officials in Asheville, North Carolina, said nearly 100,000 people will not have access to water for weeks, The Guardian said in a report.</p>

<p>More than 160 boil water advisories were issued in North Carolina as of Tuesday.</p>

<p>“Extensive repairs are required to treatment facilities, underground and aboveground water pipes, and to roads that have washed away which are preventing water personnel from accessing parts of the system,” said a release from the city.</p>

<p>A report in the Washington Post said some people were taking baths in creeks and using water from streams to flush toilets.<br />
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Hurricane Helene is now officially the second-deadliest storm in the US with over 160 fatalities, and even mules are being used to bring supplies to affected populations in cut-off areas in southern states.

Hurricane Helene is now officially the second-deadliest storm in the US with over 160 fatalities, and even mules are being used to bring supplies to affected populations in cut-off areas in southern states. As the storm, which made landfall on September 26, damaged roads, mules from the voluntary group Mountain Mules Packers were seen taking supplies to communities in western parts of North Carolina, one of the hardest-hit states. In these mountainous parts, all roads are closed to non-urgent travel. The animals carried water, food, medicine and health supplies like insulin to Black Mountain and Swannanoa in North Karolina where roads and homes were destroyed. Volunteers on mules were seen delivering insulin and medical supplies to a Hurricane Helene victim in North Carolina in this footage captured by Cajun Navy 2016. pic.twitter.com/xkxnTelVHk — USA TODAY Video (@usatodayvideo) October 3, 2024 × Several southeastern states are still inundated. Damage to water systems meant that there was no drinking water, with officials issuing advisories to boil the available water before consumption to prevent infections from microbes. Also read: Strange blue blob appears in the centre of Hurricane Helene, leaves netizens baffled More than one million people still lack electricity in the affected areas. President Joe Biden has ordered the deployment of Army units to help in rescue and rehabilitation efforts, even as helicopters and water response vehicles were pressed into service. Watch: Hurricane Helene Sparks Widespread Humanitarian Crisis Across US States × Deaths were mainly reported in the Carolinas, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and Virginia after heavy flooding and torrential rains in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Hundreds are still missing, with the toll expected to go up. Also read: Trump blasts Harris for posting 'fake and staged' photo of Hurricane Helene briefing Dire water scarcity in wake of Hurricane Helene Pictures shared on social media showed people carrying drinking water in transparent plastic bags, an indication of the dire situation. Officials in Asheville, North Carolina, said nearly 100,000 people will not have access to water for weeks, The Guardian said in a report. More than 160 boil water advisories were issued in North Carolina as of Tuesday. “Extensive repairs are required to treatment facilities, underground and aboveground water pipes, and to roads that have washed away which are preventing water personnel from accessing parts of the system,” said a release from the city. A report in the Washington Post said some people were taking baths in creeks and using water from streams to flush toilets. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Hurricane Helene - Mules carry supplies, thousands without water as second-deadliest storm kills 162

<p>Tipplers beware: Six types of cancer are linked to alcohol consumption, according to a recent report from the American Association of Cancer Research.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The AACR's Cancer Progress Report 2024 said the risk factors for tipplers are head and neck, esophageal, breast, colorectal, liver, and stomach cancers.</p>

<p><strong>Watch: No Buzz, No Problem: Non-Alcoholic Drinks Gain Popularity In Germany | WION Fineprint</strong></p>

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<p>Alcohol, along with smoking, is already known to be a risk factor for cancer. In the US, 5.4 per cent of cancers were linked to alcohol, busting the common perception that a little bit of the spirit is not harmful.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/alcohol-induced-blackouts-linked-to-drinking-patterns-not-just-quantity-study-713238">Also read: Alcohol-induced blackouts linked to drinking patterns, not just quantity: Study</a></p>

<h2><strong>How does alcohol lead to cancer?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Drinking can damage DNA and affect the body's ability to absorb nutrients. The habit can change hormone balance in the body. Drinking as a young person could increase the possibility of you getting cancer in your later years.<br />
Women drinking while pregnant are increasing the risk of leukaemia for their newborns, the report noted.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/drinking-in-moderation-for-good-health-might-be-a-myth-new-study-reveals-744222">Also read: Drinking in moderation for good health might be a myth, new study reveals</a></strong></p>

<p>In 2019, the year for which complete data is available, one in 20 cancer detections in the West were linked to alcohol consumption.</p>

<p>In the US, 5.4 per cent of cancers were attributed to alcohol consumption, said the report. It also highlighted the concerning rise in early-onset colorectal cancer in people aged below 50, which was up nearly two per cent in the 2011-19 period.</p>

<p>All drinkers do not necessarily end up having cancer, as several factors are at play. It has not been established which type of drink leads to cancer, but the ethanol in these spirits is the main risk factor.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The AACR report said nearly 50 per cent of Americans do not know about the critical link between alcoholic beverages and cancer while highlighting the need for creating public awareness about this issue.</p>


Tipplers beware: Six types of cancer are linked to alcohol consumption, according to a recent report from the American Association of Cancer Research. The AACR's Cancer Progress Report 2024 said the risk factors for tipplers are head and neck, esophageal, breast, colorectal, liver, and stomach cancers.

Tipplers beware: Six types of cancer are linked to alcohol consumption, according to a recent report from the American Association of Cancer Research. The AACR's Cancer Progress Report 2024 said the risk factors for tipplers are head and neck, esophageal, breast, colorectal, liver, and stomach cancers. Watch: No Buzz, No Problem: Non-Alcoholic Drinks Gain Popularity In Germany | WION Fineprint × Alcohol, along with smoking, is already known to be a risk factor for cancer. In the US, 5.4 per cent of cancers were linked to alcohol, busting the common perception that a little bit of the spirit is not harmful. Also read: Alcohol-induced blackouts linked to drinking patterns, not just quantity: Study How does alcohol lead to cancer? Drinking can damage DNA and affect the body's ability to absorb nutrients. The habit can change hormone balance in the body. Drinking as a young person could increase the possibility of you getting cancer in your later years. Women drinking while pregnant are increasing the risk of leukaemia for their newborns, the report noted. Also read: Drinking in moderation for good health might be a myth, new study reveals In 2019, the year for which complete data is available, one in 20 cancer detections in the West were linked to alcohol consumption. In the US, 5.4 per cent of cancers were attributed to alcohol consumption, said the report. It also highlighted the concerning rise in early-onset colorectal cancer in people aged below 50, which was up nearly two per cent in the 2011-19 period. All drinkers do not necessarily end up having cancer, as several factors are at play. It has not been established which type of drink leads to cancer, but the ethanol in these spirits is the main risk factor. The AACR report said nearly 50 per cent of Americans do not know about the critical link between alcoholic beverages and cancer while highlighting the need for creating public awareness about this issue.

Alcohol drinking linked to risk of these six major types of cancer, says new report

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