Farnborough Airshow is one of the biggest air shows in the world that started earlier this week in the UK. Meanwhile, Global air traffic is on course to recover 2019 level in 2024.

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Inflation was continued to hit major economies, this time price rise in UK has hit 40-year higher levels; last month, it was backed by surging petrol and food prices.

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One of the biggest buzzwords in the world of technology is 5G. Fifth generation, it is claimed to offer super fast speeds, it's said to be promising, it's passionately discussed by experts officials and enthusiasts but if you live in India the question you are perhaps asking is where is it?

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Hundreds of people took to streets of Panama to protest against government's failed efforts to control rising cost of living. Protesters across the country blocked roads and stopped trucks from delivering food.

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Ranil Wickremesinghe has been elected as Sri Lanka's new president. But what will come next as the seasoned Ranil Wickremesinghe inherits the complicated, corrupt and often violent political system. New President will be taking oath in Lankan parliament shortly.

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Almost 10 days after the US warned about how the Iranian government was preparing to send several hundred drones including some equipped with weapons to Russia, Tehran has now announced that it is ready to export unmanned aerial vehicles to friendly states.

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The United States has promised to send more precision rocket systems to Kyiv soon after Moscow signaled it was aiming to seize more Ukrainian territories.

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Britain has to pick its next prime minister. They have narrowed down their search to two candidates Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss, they will be facing off against each other in the final run-off. Sunak has led the race so far but an opinion poll claims that he could lose the final vote, our next report has more details.

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Italian PM Mario Draghi is expected to offer his resignation today, this after three coalition partners of his unity government refused to back him. Draghi attended his resignation last week as well but president had refused to accept it.

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For months Russia said that its main objective was to capture the Ukrainian territory of Donbass but on Wednesday Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov said that Russia's military focus in Ukraine was no longer 'only the east of the country'.

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It has been more than a year since US President Joe Biden assumed office, however, the Americans are not really happy with his presidency. According to a latest opinion poll US President Joe Biden's public approval rating has fallen to 36% this week.

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The tory leadership race is down to the final two that is Rishi Sunak and Lis Truss, they have qualified for the runoff and will now battle it out to woo the grassroots Conservative members.

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Climate alarm continues to ring across Europe, wildfires are raging in various parts of the continent. Amid this Europe has reported over 1900 deaths related to heat and wildfires in the past few days.

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Veteran politician Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as Sri Lanka's new President on July 21. According to reports, Wickremesinghe is expected to form a cabinet not exceeding 50 members.

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At least nine people were killed and 23 were injured in an attack in northern Iraq's autonomous kurdistan, authorities say that everyone who died were tourist.

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American President Joe Biden has announced a series of executive measures to try and combat global warming, he said that climate change. The initiatives include providing 2.3 billion dollars in terms of funding programs to build infrastructure that can withstand extreme weather and natural disasters.

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President Joe Biden says he expects to speak to Chinese leader Xi Jinping within the next 10 days. US President' remarks amid tensions with China over Taiwan.

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Sri Lanka gets its new President as Ranil Wickremesinghe, six-time Prime Minister and a veteran politician takes oath today in the Lankan parliament, he has been appointed as the eighth executive President of the islands nation.

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Bitcoin rebounded after a brief sell-off late on Wednesday sparked by news that electric carmaker Tesla had sold about 75% of its holdings of the virtual token.

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Microsoft is down for users globally, as they are unable to access the platform or leverage any features on the app. The company hasn’t revealed the reason behind the outage yet.

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In India despite chip shortage, automakers are on a launching spree; many global and renowned automakers are now unveiling their new cars and SUVs.

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North Stream Gas pipeline linking Russia to Germany has restarted after 10 days of maintenance work, the pipeline's operators have confirmed that the pipeline is now working, however the amount of gas that is being delivered by Russia is not known at present.

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At least 17 House Democrats were arrested outside the Supreme Court during a demonstration that involved blocking the street to protest the court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade.

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Google faces a London trial over an estimated $1.1 billion damages claim after a court authorised a lawsuit that alleges that the tech giant overcharged 19.5 million customers for app store purchases.

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<p>Giuseppe Paterno, 98, has again set another record for being the oldest graduate in Italy. Paterno’s original degree in the same fields he received two years ago and now has a master’s degree in history and philosophy from the University of Palermo. The news was shared by his family in a Facebook post that he once again received top marks for his recent degrees. Born in Sicily in 1923 into poverty, he was only able to receive basic education. Paterno later joined the navy to fight in World War II before beginning work for railways at the age of 20, Reuters reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This incident has inspired everyone, that a 98-year-old man got his master's degree. The man who overcame poverty, World War II, and Covid.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Netizens on Twitter praised, applauded, and congratulated Paterno for his dedication and passion for education.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>However, despite being born in a low-income family, he finished high school at the age of 31. He later got married and had two children.</p>

<p>The WWII veteran, against all odds, got enrolled in a programme for undergraduates in the year 2017. In his academic days, Paterno used books rather than google to research topics.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Italian soldier preserved through the global pandemic, COVID-19 outbreaks, and the transition to the digital age, and eventually didn’t give up and earned his degree.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Paterno always had a passion for reading and he wants to use his reliable typewriter to compose a novel and has no intention of taking a break from it.&nbsp;</p>

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Giuseppe Paterno, 98, has again set another record for being the oldest graduate in Italy. Paterno’s original degree in the same fields he received two years ago and now has a master’s degree in history and philosophy from the University of Palermo.

Giuseppe Paterno, 98, has again set another record for being the oldest graduate in Italy. Paterno’s original degree in the same fields he received two years ago and now has a master’s degree in history and philosophy from the University of Palermo. The news was shared by his family in a Facebook post that he once again received top marks for his recent degrees. Born in Sicily in 1923 into poverty, he was only able to receive basic education. Paterno later joined the navy to fight in World War II before beginning work for railways at the age of 20, Reuters reported. This incident has inspired everyone, that a 98-year-old man got his master's degree. The man who overcame poverty, World War II, and Covid. Also read | 100-year-old man breaks Guinness World Record for working in same company for over 84 years Netizens on Twitter praised, applauded, and congratulated Paterno for his dedication and passion for education. Giuseppe Paterno, at 98, has become the oldest graduate in Italy – once again.Paterno added a master's degree in history and philosophy to the original degree he received from the University of Palermo two years ago. When you want something... you can! Well done Giuseppe pic.twitter.com/hiKwWHpzMG — Valia Traka (@TrakaValia) July 19, 2022 × However, despite being born in a low-income family, he finished high school at the age of 31. He later got married and had two children. The WWII veteran, against all odds, got enrolled in a programme for undergraduates in the year 2017. In his academic days, Paterno used books rather than google to research topics. Also read | 11-year-old UK child breaks the world record by catching a 96 pound fish, almost as heavy as him The Italian soldier preserved through the global pandemic, COVID-19 outbreaks, and the transition to the digital age, and eventually didn’t give up and earned his degree. Paterno always had a passion for reading and he wants to use his reliable typewriter to compose a novel and has no intention of taking a break from it. (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.

98-year-old man sets another record for being the oldest graduate in Italy, plans to write a novel

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen aims for deeper trade ties among allies to fortify their supply chains, combat inflation and thwart China's "unfair trade practices" and efforts to dominate key raw materials and technologies markets.

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Thousands of Kenyan have taken to the streets calling for a boycott of the elections citing high cost of living. According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics the country’s year-on-year inflation rate has hit 7.9%.

Kenya: Protesters call for boycott of elections amid inflation

Not only in the United Kingdom but wildfires across Europe also continue to rage as the southern part of the continent reports record heat wave. Starting with Portugal, the country has reported over a thousand deaths due to the current heat wave prompting officials to issue warnings that the country must gear up to cope with the effects of climate change.

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Shattering all records United Kingdom on Tuesday recorded temperatures as high as 40 degrees Celsius, experts have blamed climate change for the soaring temperatures and warned that the worst is yet to come.

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Matthew Ebden continued Australia's rich legacy in tennis by bagging the Men's Doubles Title at Wimbledon, along with Max Purcell. Ebden spoke to Wion's Molly Gambhir on that triumph and also spoke about his special relationship with India after he was announced as a marquee player for the Tennis Premier League.

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<p>Sri Lanka’s Parliament is all set to elect its new president today, Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s successor after he fled the country amid fervent protest over the catastrophic economic situation in the nation. In other news, attorneys for Twitter and Elon Musk clash in court for the first time on Tuesday (July 19). A Delaware judge has ruled that the social media firm can expedite its case against the Tesla owner over his postponed purchase. Finally, the extreme heatwave is sweeping over Europe. A wave of heat has been sparked by the hot weather in London. The heatwave is producing extremely high levels of dangerous ozone pollution, the region’s atmospheric monitoring service has warned as some areas of Europe continue to burn.</p>

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<p>The trial will take place in October over whether or not the Tesla chief can be forced to complete his $44 billion deal to buy the social network.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Tuesday, the Delaware judge ruled against the Musk lawyer's appeal for a February trial. The judge ordered for a month much closer to Twitter's request for September, but did not specify&nbsp;a date.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2022/07/20/280529-firefighter-trucks.png" />Britain recorded its hottest day ever on Tuesday (July 19), with the temperature exceeding 40C. Not just Britain, the entire Europe is gripped by the extreme heatwave. Hot weather has fueled a spate of fires across London.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to a statement from the Copernicus monitoring service: "Tinder dry conditions and extreme heat are exacerbating the risk of wildfires." The warning also mentioned that a large proportion of western Europe is in "extreme fire danger" and some areas of "very extreme fire danger".&nbsp;</p>

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Sri Lanka’s Parliament is all set to elect its new president today, Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s successor after he fled the country amid fervent protest over the catastrophic economic situation in the nation.

Sri Lanka’s Parliament is all set to elect its new president today, Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s successor after he fled the country amid fervent protest over the catastrophic economic situation in the nation. In other news, attorneys for Twitter and Elon Musk clash in court for the first time on Tuesday (July 19). A Delaware judge has ruled that the social media firm can expedite its case against the Tesla owner over his postponed purchase. Finally, the extreme heatwave is sweeping over Europe. A wave of heat has been sparked by the hot weather in London. The heatwave is producing extremely high levels of dangerous ozone pollution, the region’s atmospheric monitoring service has warned as some areas of Europe continue to burn. Click on the headline to read more: Sri Lanka Presidential polls LIVE: Parliament to elect Gotabaya's successor today Sri Lanka’s Parliament is all set to elect a new president on Wednesday to pick the successor of Gotabaya Rajapaksa after he fled the country amidst intense protest over the country’s dire economic status. The elections will witness a three-way fight between acting Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and two others proposed by lawmakers. Twitter vs Elon Musk: Judge sets October trial over $44 billion deal The trial will take place in October over whether or not the Tesla chief can be forced to complete his $44 billion deal to buy the social network. On Tuesday, the Delaware judge ruled against the Musk lawyer's appeal for a February trial. The judge ordered for a month much closer to Twitter's request for September, but did not specify a date. As heatwave continues across Europe, warning issued over 'very high' ozone pollution Britain recorded its hottest day ever on Tuesday (July 19), with the temperature exceeding 40C. Not just Britain, the entire Europe is gripped by the extreme heatwave. Hot weather has fueled a spate of fires across London. According to a statement from the Copernicus monitoring service: "Tinder dry conditions and extreme heat are exacerbating the risk of wildfires." The warning also mentioned that a large proportion of western Europe is in "extreme fire danger" and some areas of "very extreme fire danger". Watch | The Tory Leadership Race: Rishi Sunak maintains lead in Tory polls Watch | China: Citizens worth $48 billion want to leave the country

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