Storm Bert has battered the UK. Hundreds of homeowners and businesses are battling heavy floodwaters. The storm has brought much of daily life to a standstill in most parts of the country. Heavy rains turned roads into rivers in Northampton, causing widespread flooding and killing four people.

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<p>According to a report published by The Bigfoot Field Research Organisation recently, a Bigfoot was spotted in a Sasquatch hotspot in Connecticut last year.</p>

<p>A resident of Fairfield County reported hearing the “screaming/long-duration whooping” of the hairy giant after midnight on October 17, 2023.</p>

<p>“This voice had quite a bit of ‘power’ behind it and I could tell that it was carried over distance. I would ‘rough’ guesstimate at least two clicks [1.25 miles] from my coords,” said the&nbsp;anonymous witness in the report.</p>

<p>As per the witness, the howling sound came from a forested area close to the town of Monroe and continued for 10 terrifying minutes.</p>

<p>In the report, the alleged Bigfoot was said to be yelping for around 10 seconds roughly and then halting before repeating the pattern again.</p>

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<p>“All the dogs in the area started barking at once when the vocalisations ended. Normally there are many owls in the area and when I had gone outside previously I could hear them,” said the witness, and added that some of the noises were not coming from a coyote, bobcat, cougar or fox.</p>

<p>“When I had noticed the vocalizations had ended it was probably a good ten minutes before I could hear the owls again,” he added.</p>

<h2><strong>Is the report of the Bigfoot sighting credible?</strong></h2>

<p>As per founder and BFRO investigator Matthew Moneymaker, the report was not made public earlier because it was just a sound-only report, however, the claims were found credible and were placed in a Class B categorisation.</p>

<p>“My first thought was this is either a person or a bigfoot. I did a quick checklist in my head and ruled out person,”&nbsp;said the witness.</p>

<p>“It was solid black from head to toe with no colour differences. It was also too large to be a person. I had a size comparison with the deer ran just past it. The black figure was about 2 and a half times the height of the deer torso. It must have been between 8 and 10 feet tall,"&nbsp;the witness added.</p>

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According to a report published by The Bigfoot Field Research Organisation recently, a Bigfoot was spotted in a Sasquatch hotspot in Connecticut last year. A resident of Fairfield County reported hearing the “screaming/long-duration whooping” of the hairy giant after midnight on October 17, 2023.

According to a report published by The Bigfoot Field Research Organisation recently, a Bigfoot was spotted in a Sasquatch hotspot in Connecticut last year. A resident of Fairfield County reported hearing the “screaming/long-duration whooping” of the hairy giant after midnight on October 17, 2023. “This voice had quite a bit of ‘power’ behind it and I could tell that it was carried over distance. I would ‘rough’ guesstimate at least two clicks [1.25 miles] from my coords,” said the anonymous witness in the report. As per the witness, the howling sound came from a forested area close to the town of Monroe and continued for 10 terrifying minutes. In the report, the alleged Bigfoot was said to be yelping for around 10 seconds roughly and then halting before repeating the pattern again. Also Read: THIS is the face of 'vampire' Zosia buried with a sickle nearly 400 years ago “All the dogs in the area started barking at once when the vocalisations ended. Normally there are many owls in the area and when I had gone outside previously I could hear them,” said the witness, and added that some of the noises were not coming from a coyote, bobcat, cougar or fox. “When I had noticed the vocalizations had ended it was probably a good ten minutes before I could hear the owls again,” he added. Is the report of the Bigfoot sighting credible? As per founder and BFRO investigator Matthew Moneymaker, the report was not made public earlier because it was just a sound-only report, however, the claims were found credible and were placed in a Class B categorisation. “My first thought was this is either a person or a bigfoot. I did a quick checklist in my head and ruled out person,” said the witness. “It was solid black from head to toe with no colour differences. It was also too large to be a person. I had a size comparison with the deer ran just past it. The black figure was about 2 and a half times the height of the deer torso. It must have been between 8 and 10 feet tall," the witness added. (With inputs from agencies)

Bigfoot sighting reported in Connecticut, resident hears hairy giant ‘screaming,’ ‘whooping’

Sri Lanka has been hit by severe flooding after excessive rains, resulting in the deaths of three people. The heavy rainfall has triggered widespread flooding, disrupting daily life and causing significant damage in affected areas. Authorities have responded by shutting down schools as a safety measure, while rescue and relief efforts are ongoing. Residents in vulnerable regions have been advised to remain cautious as officials work to mitigate the impact of the floods

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Hurricane Milton has claimed the lives of at least 10 people in Florida, causing widespread devastation as it made landfall. The powerful storm brought heavy rains, destructive winds, and severe flooding, leaving thousands without power and damaging homes and infrastructure across the state. Emergency services are conducting search and rescue operations in the hardest-hit areas, while local authorities urge residents to remain cautious and follow safety guidelines. The impact of Hurricane Milton highlights the ongoing threat of extreme weather events in the region, as recovery efforts begin.

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Four wolves that have terrorised residents in over 35 villages in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich district have been caught by a forest department team so far, preparations to catch the remaining two fully grown male wolves are underway, officials engaged in the operation said.

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<p>The autonomous robotaxis, which belonged to Waymo, turned into a nightmare for the residents of San Francisco when they started honking for no apparent reason in the parking lot at the crack of dawn and disrupted the sleep of people.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Software engineer Sophia Tung, who lives just above the parking space for the driverless cabs, criticised the Alphabet-owned subsidiary for the unwanted noise at 4 am in the morning.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The entire night I was hearing the boop boop boop of waymos backing up and pulling in/out,” Tung wrote on Threads.</p>

<p>“Could barely sleep, literally heard it in my dreams. Still at it this morning,” she added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the follow-up posts, she wrote, “Now there is a traffic jam. They’re all honking at each other and getting a bit aggressive. Attendant has no idea what to do.”</p>

<h2><strong>Waymo robotaxis daily honking gets on the nerves of residents&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>A live stream of the honking cabs, with the title “When it’s 4 am but the waymos are getting aggressive in the parking lot" was posted by Tung on social media.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the video, the cars are seen honking while waiting to get parked behind other vehicles.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Speaking to tech news site The Verge, Tung said that Waymo vehicles which finish for the day “start migrating back” to the parking space between 7 pm and 9 pm local time from Sunday to Thursday and at around 11 pm till midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.</p>

<p>The parking begins to fill up “usually…at 4 a.m. or so,” as per Tung. Speaking to The Verge, a Waymo spokesperson said that the company is “aware that in some scenarios our vehicles may briefly honk while navigating our parking lots.”</p>

<p>The spokesperson said that the company has figured out why have the cars been honking unnecessarily and is working to fix it.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;China`s drivers anxious as Robotaxis gain ground</strong></p>

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<p>Waymo was officially conceived as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009 and was rebranded in 2016.</p>

<p>It started testing its autonomous vehicles and the robotaxis were rolled on the roads of San Francisco in August 2019.</p>

<p>Waymo was permitted by California regulators to test the cars without using human safety drivers in 2021.</p>

<p>However, San Francisco&nbsp;residents complained&nbsp;about the cars driving slowly and stopping mid-way which can cause congestion on the road.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The autonomous robotaxis, which belonged to Waymo, turned into a nightmare for the residents of San Francisco when they started honking for no apparent reason in the parking lot at the crack of dawn and disrupted the sleep of people.

The autonomous robotaxis, which belonged to Waymo, turned into a nightmare for the residents of San Francisco when they started honking for no apparent reason in the parking lot at the crack of dawn and disrupted the sleep of people. Software engineer Sophia Tung, who lives just above the parking space for the driverless cabs, criticised the Alphabet-owned subsidiary for the unwanted noise at 4 am in the morning. “The entire night I was hearing the boop boop boop of waymos backing up and pulling in/out,” Tung wrote on Threads. “Could barely sleep, literally heard it in my dreams. Still at it this morning,” she added. Also Read: Cruise Autonomous Vehicle Development refocuses on modified Chevrolet Bolt In the follow-up posts, she wrote, “Now there is a traffic jam. They’re all honking at each other and getting a bit aggressive. Attendant has no idea what to do.” Waymo robotaxis daily honking gets on the nerves of residents A live stream of the honking cabs, with the title “When it’s 4 am but the waymos are getting aggressive in the parking lot" was posted by Tung on social media. In the video, the cars are seen honking while waiting to get parked behind other vehicles. Neighbors in San Francisco’s SOMA neighborhood say Waymo driverless cars in a nearby lot are keeping them up at night with repeated honking at 4:00 am. The cars appear to trigger honking from each other as they move around the lothttps://t.co/iBGgdoZApz @nbcbayarea pic.twitter.com/Pnx9zNInYc — Alyssa Goard (@AlyssaMGoard) August 12, 2024 × Speaking to tech news site The Verge, Tung said that Waymo vehicles which finish for the day “start migrating back” to the parking space between 7 pm and 9 pm local time from Sunday to Thursday and at around 11 pm till midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. The parking begins to fill up “usually…at 4 a.m. or so,” as per Tung. Speaking to The Verge, a Waymo spokesperson said that the company is “aware that in some scenarios our vehicles may briefly honk while navigating our parking lots.” The spokesperson said that the company has figured out why have the cars been honking unnecessarily and is working to fix it. Watch: China`s drivers anxious as Robotaxis gain ground Waymo was officially conceived as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009 and was rebranded in 2016. It started testing its autonomous vehicles and the robotaxis were rolled on the roads of San Francisco in August 2019. Waymo was permitted by California regulators to test the cars without using human safety drivers in 2021. However, San Francisco residents complained about the cars driving slowly and stopping mid-way which can cause congestion on the road. (With inputs from agencies)

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Locals in Barcelona are attacking tourists with water guns. Towns around the world are witnessing anti-tourism protests. Who is responsible for over-tourism? Is it fair to punish tourists for over-tourism?

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Saudi Arabia is developing a futuristic city- 'NEOM'. The nation is clearing all obstacles. One of the obstacles is residents on land. Saudi ‘Arabia has approved 'lethal force’ to clear residents from land for a futuristic city.

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Residents in Dubai used a rubber boat on April 16 to move around the flooded streets after a storm. Dubai International Airport was temporarily diverting arriving flights on Tuesday evening until weather conditions improve. Watch in for more details!

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<p>There's a bit of panic in Japan's Fukuyama city whose residents were warned not to approach or touch a cat that&nbsp;has gone missing after falling into a vat filled with cancer-causing chemicals.</p>

<p>On Monday morning (Mar 11), an employee working at a metal plating plant in Fukuyama reached the plant to find the paw prints of the cat from the container to the way out, said the firm.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the security camera footage shared by the company, the cat was seen running from the factory and appeared unharmed.</p>

<p>However, no footage appeared which showed how the cat fell into the chemical-filled vat.</p>

<p>The vat, which had a depth of three metres (10 feet) and was filled with hexavalent chromium, is carcinogenic and can lead to skin inflammation.</p>

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<p>"We immediately alerted police, the Fukuyama city and neighbours near our factory," said a representative from the company, while speaking to AFP news agency.</p>

<p>"The incident woke us up to the need to take measures to prevent small animals like cats from sneaking in, which is something we had never anticipated before," he added.</p>

<p>The locals were informed by the city authorities to not touch the animal and to immediately inform police if they came across it.</p>

<h2><strong>No sightings of a cat so far as officials speculate on its death</strong></h2>

<p>As of Tuesday afternoon (Mar 12), no sightings of the cat were reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Coming in contact with the chemical can lead to skin inflammation and inhaling it can cause respiratory issues,&nbsp;the Asahi Shimbun newspaper reported.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Indian government approves formation of alliance aimed at conserving big cats around</strong></p>

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<p>It added that the factory employees wear rubber gloves and masks while handling the substance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;According to the Fukuyama environmental officials, the cat may have died by coming into contact with the poisonous chemical.</p>

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There's a bit of panic in Japan's Fukuyama city whose residents were warned not to approach or touch a cat that has gone missing after falling into a vat filled with cancer-causing chemicals.

There's a bit of panic in Japan's Fukuyama city whose residents were warned not to approach or touch a cat that has gone missing after falling into a vat filled with cancer-causing chemicals. On Monday morning (Mar 11), an employee working at a metal plating plant in Fukuyama reached the plant to find the paw prints of the cat from the container to the way out, said the firm. In the security camera footage shared by the company, the cat was seen running from the factory and appeared unharmed. However, no footage appeared which showed how the cat fell into the chemical-filled vat. The vat, which had a depth of three metres (10 feet) and was filled with hexavalent chromium, is carcinogenic and can lead to skin inflammation. Also Read: Is bubonic plague back? US state reports rare death caused by ancient disease "We immediately alerted police, the Fukuyama city and neighbours near our factory," said a representative from the company, while speaking to AFP news agency. "The incident woke us up to the need to take measures to prevent small animals like cats from sneaking in, which is something we had never anticipated before," he added. The locals were informed by the city authorities to not touch the animal and to immediately inform police if they came across it. No sightings of a cat so far as officials speculate on its death As of Tuesday afternoon (Mar 12), no sightings of the cat were reported. Coming in contact with the chemical can lead to skin inflammation and inhaling it can cause respiratory issues, the Asahi Shimbun newspaper reported. Watch: Indian government approves formation of alliance aimed at conserving big cats around It added that the factory employees wear rubber gloves and masks while handling the substance. According to the Fukuyama environmental officials, the cat may have died by coming into contact with the poisonous chemical. (With inputs from agencies)

Japanese city warns residents against touching cat which fell in toxic chemical tank

<p>In a historic move, San Francisco has issued an official apology to African Americans&nbsp;and their descendants for the city's involvement in&nbsp;racism against them.</p>

<p>The resolution, unanimously supported by all 11 board members, acknowledged the systemic discrimination, institutional racism, and targeted violence faced by Black individuals who came to San Francisco.</p>

<p>Racism in America is a deeply ingrained issue that has persisted throughout the country's history. It encompasses various forms of discrimination, prejudice, and systemic inequalities experienced by racial and ethnic minority groups, particularly African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, and others.</p>

<p>“On behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors offers its deepest apologies to all African Americans and their descendants who came to San Francisco and were victims of systemic and structural discrimination, institutional racism, targeted acts of violence, and atrocities,” according to the resolution.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The apology is the first step in addressing the city's past.</p>

<p>Supervisor Shamann Walton said, "An apology from this city is very concrete and is not just symbolic, as admitting fault is a major step in making amends."</p>

<p>However, not all believe it goes far enough.</p>

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<p>Reverend Amos C. Brown, a member of the San Francisco reparations advisory committee, criticised the gesture as "cotton candy rhetoric," stressing the need for tangible actions.</p>

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<p>While the resolution acknowledged the need to avoid repeating past harmful policies and commits to ongoing investments in Black communities, it falls short of endorsing specific reparation&nbsp;measures proposed by the African American Reparations Advisory Committee, including a $5 million payment and guaranteed annual income of nearly $100,000 for eligible Black adults.</p>

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<p>San Francisco's move aligns with a growing trend among major US cities, with Boston preceding them in issuing an apology and establishing a reparations task force. Despite this, there remains contention over the extent of responsibility and measures needed.</p>

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In a historic move, San Francisco has issued an official apology to African Americans and their descendants for the city's involvement in racism against them. The resolution, unanimously supported by all 11 board members, acknowledged the systemic discrimination, institutional racism, and targeted violence faced by Black individuals who came to San Francisco.

In a historic move, San Francisco has issued an official apology to African Americans and their descendants for the city's involvement in racism against them. The resolution, unanimously supported by all 11 board members, acknowledged the systemic discrimination, institutional racism, and targeted violence faced by Black individuals who came to San Francisco. Racism in America is a deeply ingrained issue that has persisted throughout the country's history. It encompasses various forms of discrimination, prejudice, and systemic inequalities experienced by racial and ethnic minority groups, particularly African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, and others. “On behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors offers its deepest apologies to all African Americans and their descendants who came to San Francisco and were victims of systemic and structural discrimination, institutional racism, targeted acts of violence, and atrocities,” according to the resolution. The apology is the first step in addressing the city's past. Supervisor Shamann Walton said, "An apology from this city is very concrete and is not just symbolic, as admitting fault is a major step in making amends." However, not all believe it goes far enough. Also Read | Republican Ken Buck calls on Kamala Harris to oust Biden for being ‘too old,’ ‘incapable’ Reverend Amos C. Brown, a member of the San Francisco reparations advisory committee, criticised the gesture as "cotton candy rhetoric," stressing the need for tangible actions. Also Read | US among several NATO allies that rule out sending troops to fight in Ukraine While the resolution acknowledged the need to avoid repeating past harmful policies and commits to ongoing investments in Black communities, it falls short of endorsing specific reparation measures proposed by the African American Reparations Advisory Committee, including a $5 million payment and guaranteed annual income of nearly $100,000 for eligible Black adults. Watch | Donald Trump appeals $454 million judgment in civil fraud case × San Francisco's move aligns with a growing trend among major US cities, with Boston preceding them in issuing an apology and establishing a reparations task force. Despite this, there remains contention over the extent of responsibility and measures needed. (With inputs from agencies)

San Francisco issues apology to African Americans for 'institutional racism'

<p>The residents living in the eastern suburbs of Sydney have been scouring the streets to find two pet pythons who were allegedly left by the ex-boyfriend of a lady living in the area in a “fit of anger”.</p>

<p>The 2.5-metre snakes, which were given the names Mango and Bagel, were allegedly left on the main street in Coogee many days back and have remained on the loose since then.</p>

<p>Taking to local Facebook groups, the owner of the snakes announced a reward for the person who helps her find her pets, which she stated were tame and posed a threat only to the animals.</p>

<p>“My shitty ex threw a tantrum when I broke up with him and dumped my lovely hand-reared pet pythons out in a fit of anger. He dumped them on Mount Street, Coogee, the snakes are domesticated and won’t survive in the wild. I’m really scared for their safety, so please if anyone has seen them let me know," the woman wrote on Facebook.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>She added that the snakes were around 2.5 metres long, “quite sweet and don’t bite”. “The brown one is called Bagel and the albino is called Mango,” she added.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Residents fear safety amid snake hunting</strong></h2>

<p>The woman was given leads by local residents, as many of them confirmed spotting Mango in a bush on Mount Street on Saturday (Oct 21). “I seen it about 12am,” wrote one user.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I went out with a couple of sacks and a torch tonight but no luck,” said another user on Thursday evening (Oct 26).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Concerns were expressed by other residents regarding the risk the snakes are likely to pose to the community, especially by a woman who has a “small dog" in her yard.</p>

<p>“On behalf of the neighbourhood … please for the love of god someone find these snakes,” wrote one user, as another added, “I know you said they don’t bite, but I think I’d still faint if I see them near me”.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Snakebite cases on rise, Maharashtra doctor couple on a mission to save lives</strong></p>

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<p>New South Wales police stated that no report has been submitted to them regarding the incident.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Australian Snake Catchers professional reptile handler Sean Cade stated that the safety of the snakes is a bigger concern compared to the threat they pose to the community.</p>

<p>On the basis of the description, Cade stated that the snakes appeared to be like Darwin carpet pythons.</p>

<p>“They should not be out there in the environment, because they’re captive animals, they don’t survive well because they’re not from here. The temperature’s not right, they don’t know how to find food, so it’s quite a precarious situation for the snakes more so than the community," he stated.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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The residents living in the eastern suburbs of Sydney have been scouring the streets to find two pet pythons who were allegedly left by the ex-boyfriend of a lady living in the area in a “fit of anger”.

The residents living in the eastern suburbs of Sydney have been scouring the streets to find two pet pythons who were allegedly left by the ex-boyfriend of a lady living in the area in a “fit of anger”. The 2.5-metre snakes, which were given the names Mango and Bagel, were allegedly left on the main street in Coogee many days back and have remained on the loose since then. Taking to local Facebook groups, the owner of the snakes announced a reward for the person who helps her find her pets, which she stated were tame and posed a threat only to the animals. “My shitty ex threw a tantrum when I broke up with him and dumped my lovely hand-reared pet pythons out in a fit of anger. He dumped them on Mount Street, Coogee, the snakes are domesticated and won’t survive in the wild. I’m really scared for their safety, so please if anyone has seen them let me know," the woman wrote on Facebook. ALSO READ | Ancient Egypt was a cradle of deadly, poisonous snakes: Study She added that the snakes were around 2.5 metres long, “quite sweet and don’t bite”. “The brown one is called Bagel and the albino is called Mango,” she added. Residents fear safety amid snake hunting The woman was given leads by local residents, as many of them confirmed spotting Mango in a bush on Mount Street on Saturday (Oct 21). “I seen it about 12am,” wrote one user. “I went out with a couple of sacks and a torch tonight but no luck,” said another user on Thursday evening (Oct 26). Concerns were expressed by other residents regarding the risk the snakes are likely to pose to the community, especially by a woman who has a “small dog" in her yard. “On behalf of the neighbourhood … please for the love of god someone find these snakes,” wrote one user, as another added, “I know you said they don’t bite, but I think I’d still faint if I see them near me”. WATCH | Snakebite cases on rise, Maharashtra doctor couple on a mission to save lives New South Wales police stated that no report has been submitted to them regarding the incident. The Australian Snake Catchers professional reptile handler Sean Cade stated that the safety of the snakes is a bigger concern compared to the threat they pose to the community. On the basis of the description, Cade stated that the snakes appeared to be like Darwin carpet pythons. “They should not be out there in the environment, because they’re captive animals, they don’t survive well because they’re not from here. The temperature’s not right, they don’t know how to find food, so it’s quite a precarious situation for the snakes more so than the community," he stated. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>On October 9, two days after a sudden and barbaric attack by Hamas on Israel which killed more than 1,200 Israeli civilians, Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant took a stern stance and ordered the "complete seige" of Hamas-governed Gaza Strip.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I have given an order - Gaza will be under complete siege. There will be no electricity, food or fuel (delivered to Gaza). We are fighting barbaric (terrorists) and will respond accordingly," Gallant had said in a statement, as Israel prepared for its most violent offensive against Gaza, a narrow strip of land on the Mediterranean coast.</p>

<p>As Israel continues to pound the Gaza strip and reduce buildings to rubble&nbsp;in retaliation, the estimated two million people living in its neighbourhood scramble to find shelter amid their dying hope of survival.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>History of the embattled Gaza Strip</strong></h2>

<p>The Gaza Strip is a narrow strip of land which overlooks the Mediterranean Sea and shares its borders with Egypt and Israel. It covers a total area of about 365 sq km, which is roughly as big as Washington DC.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An area with thousands of years of history, the evidence of the first human settlements in Gaza dates back as far as 3,500 BC. Through the centuries, various empires – Romans, Byzantines, Persians and Egyptians – ruled this strip of land, after which it was conquered by Muslim forces in the 7th century AD. Later, it became a part of the Ottoman Empire and was captured by the British Empire in World War I&nbsp;after the fall of the Ottomans in 1918.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>After the 1948 Arab-Israeli War marked the end of the British Mandate for Palestine, Gaza went into the hands of Egypt. An All-Palestine government was established in Gaza which worked as a puppet regime for Egypt.&nbsp;However, it was dissolved in 1959 by Gamal Abdel Nasser and the military rulers of Cairo seized control of the Strip.</p>

<p>The coalition of Arab states threatened Israel because of which it launched preemptive airstrikes against Egyptian military facilities and airfields in June 1967. The Israeli troops seized the Sinai Peninsula and Gaza Strip from the Egyptians and also captured the Golan Heights from Syrians and the West Bank as well as East Jerusalem from the Jordanians. The Six-Day War came to an end with the victory of Israel. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Gaza Strip remained under Israel's control for the next 38 years, during which the region saw the establishment of 21 Jewish settlements. In the Camp David Accords of 1978, Israel agreed to remove its military occupation from Sinai in exchange for the establishment of diplomatic ties with Egypt. &nbsp;</p>

<p>As per the accords, it was also agreed that the rights of the Palestinian people would be recognised and an autonomous governing body would be formed in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.</p>

<h2><strong>Oslo Accords and the birth of Hamas&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The historic Oslo Peace Accords was signed between Israel and Palestine in 1993 which led to the creation of the Palestinian National Authority. As per the Accords, Palestinians were granted limited control in Gaza, and Jericho in the West Bank.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hamas – a militant Palestinian organisation which was founded with the aim of fighting against the Israeli occupation and restoring Islamic rule in Palestine – turned into a rival of Yasser Arafat's Fatah party, which was leading the Palestine Liberation Organisation.</p>

<p>Bombings were carried out by Islamic Jihad and Hamas with the aim to derail the peace process, which led to the imposition of more restrictions by Israel on the movement of Palestinians out of Gaza creating a dire humanitarian situation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The second Palestinian intifada in 2000 saw suicide bombings, Israeli air strikes, shooting attacks by Palestinians and the destruction of Gaza International Airport, which was the only direct link of the Palestinians to the outside world.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Israel's withdrawal and Hamas' 'complete control' of Gaza</strong></h2>

<p>In 2005, Israel withdrew its military forces and around 9,000 Israeli settlers from Gaza and the enclave was left to be governed by the Palestinian Authority. In 2006, Hamas took complete control of Gaza after winning the elections.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking about the influence of Hamas on Palestinians to WION, International Crisis Group's Programme Director, Middle East &amp; North Africa Joost R. Hiltermann said, "Palestinians in Gaza support an end to Israel's military occupation everywhere in Palestine and of the Israeli siege on Gaza. For better or worse, Hamas represents those aspirations, and this is why it has popular support."</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Israel-Palestine War: Israeli bombing rocks Gaza through the night</strong></p>

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<p>Since 2007, Israel has imposed land, air and sea blockade on Gaza which had a devastating effect on Palestinians. However, Israel has defended its action by saying that this allows it to control the borders of Gaza and protect Israeli citizens from Hamas.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gaza Strip has also been under surveillance for years. It is the blockade and surveillance that has forced Human Rights Watch to call the Gaza Strip an "open-air prison".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Today, as the 75 years of conflict over the Gaza Strip&nbsp;reaches&nbsp;its pinnacle, the question arises for whom is the war being fought and what will it achieve eventually?&nbsp;</p>

<p>"If Israel destroys not only Gaza but also Hamas' or anyone's ability to govern, then it won't have any choice but to re-occupy the territory," stated Hiltermann.</p>

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On October 9, two days after a sudden and barbaric attack by Hamas on Israel which killed more than 1,200 Israeli civilians, Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant took a stern stance and ordered the "complete seige" of Hamas-governed Gaza Strip.

On October 9, two days after a sudden and barbaric attack by Hamas on Israel which killed more than 1,200 Israeli civilians, Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant took a stern stance and ordered the "complete seige" of Hamas-governed Gaza Strip. "I have given an order - Gaza will be under complete siege. There will be no electricity, food or fuel (delivered to Gaza). We are fighting barbaric (terrorists) and will respond accordingly," Gallant had said in a statement, as Israel prepared for its most violent offensive against Gaza, a narrow strip of land on the Mediterranean coast. As Israel continues to pound the Gaza strip and reduce buildings to rubble in retaliation, the estimated two million people living in its neighbourhood scramble to find shelter amid their dying hope of survival. History of the embattled Gaza Strip The Gaza Strip is a narrow strip of land which overlooks the Mediterranean Sea and shares its borders with Egypt and Israel. It covers a total area of about 365 sq km, which is roughly as big as Washington DC. An area with thousands of years of history, the evidence of the first human settlements in Gaza dates back as far as 3,500 BC. Through the centuries, various empires – Romans, Byzantines, Persians and Egyptians – ruled this strip of land, after which it was conquered by Muslim forces in the 7th century AD. Later, it became a part of the Ottoman Empire and was captured by the British Empire in World War I after the fall of the Ottomans in 1918. ALSO READ | Explained: Revisiting Israel-Palestine historical conflict amid new escalation by Hamas After the 1948 Arab-Israeli War marked the end of the British Mandate for Palestine, Gaza went into the hands of Egypt. An All-Palestine government was established in Gaza which worked as a puppet regime for Egypt. However, it was dissolved in 1959 by Gamal Abdel Nasser and the military rulers of Cairo seized control of the Strip. The coalition of Arab states threatened Israel because of which it launched preemptive airstrikes against Egyptian military facilities and airfields in June 1967. The Israeli troops seized the Sinai Peninsula and Gaza Strip from the Egyptians and also captured the Golan Heights from Syrians and the West Bank as well as East Jerusalem from the Jordanians. The Six-Day War came to an end with the victory of Israel. The Gaza Strip remained under Israel's control for the next 38 years, during which the region saw the establishment of 21 Jewish settlements. In the Camp David Accords of 1978, Israel agreed to remove its military occupation from Sinai in exchange for the establishment of diplomatic ties with Egypt. As per the accords, it was also agreed that the rights of the Palestinian people would be recognised and an autonomous governing body would be formed in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. Oslo Accords and the birth of Hamas The historic Oslo Peace Accords was signed between Israel and Palestine in 1993 which led to the creation of the Palestinian National Authority. As per the Accords, Palestinians were granted limited control in Gaza, and Jericho in the West Bank. Hamas – a militant Palestinian organisation which was founded with the aim of fighting against the Israeli occupation and restoring Islamic rule in Palestine – turned into a rival of Yasser Arafat's Fatah party, which was leading the Palestine Liberation Organisation. Bombings were carried out by Islamic Jihad and Hamas with the aim to derail the peace process, which led to the imposition of more restrictions by Israel on the movement of Palestinians out of Gaza creating a dire humanitarian situation. The second Palestinian intifada in 2000 saw suicide bombings, Israeli air strikes, shooting attacks by Palestinians and the destruction of Gaza International Airport, which was the only direct link of the Palestinians to the outside world. Israel's withdrawal and Hamas' 'complete control' of Gaza In 2005, Israel withdrew its military forces and around 9,000 Israeli settlers from Gaza and the enclave was left to be governed by the Palestinian Authority. In 2006, Hamas took complete control of Gaza after winning the elections. Speaking about the influence of Hamas on Palestinians to WION, International Crisis Group's Programme Director, Middle East & North Africa Joost R. Hiltermann said, "Palestinians in Gaza support an end to Israel's military occupation everywhere in Palestine and of the Israeli siege on Gaza. For better or worse, Hamas represents those aspirations, and this is why it has popular support." WATCH | Israel-Palestine War: Israeli bombing rocks Gaza through the night Since 2007, Israel has imposed land, air and sea blockade on Gaza which had a devastating effect on Palestinians. However, Israel has defended its action by saying that this allows it to control the borders of Gaza and protect Israeli citizens from Hamas. Gaza Strip has also been under surveillance for years. It is the blockade and surveillance that has forced Human Rights Watch to call the Gaza Strip an "open-air prison". Today, as the 75 years of conflict over the Gaza Strip reaches its pinnacle, the question arises for whom is the war being fought and what will it achieve eventually? "If Israel destroys not only Gaza but also Hamas' or anyone's ability to govern, then it won't have any choice but to re-occupy the territory," stated Hiltermann. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>In a devastating incident, a&nbsp;semitruck carrying anhydrous ammonia overturned&nbsp;after a multi-vehicle crash in Illinois, US, resulting in "multiple fatalities," media reports said citing the Illinois State Police on Saturday (Sep 30).&nbsp;The harrowing accident, involving several vehicles, occurred approximately half a mile east of Teutopolis, Illinois, along US Highway 40 on Friday (Sep&nbsp;29) at around 9:25 pm local time. Police, in a statement reviewed by CBS News, revealed that the collision caused the semitruck to leak ammonia. This reportedly necessitated the partial evacuation of local residents.</p>

<p>Anhydrous ammonia is a toxic substance that, when inhaled at high concentrations, can be fatal. It also has the potential to cause burns to the skin and eyes and inflict severe respiratory injuries.</p>

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<p>During a Saturday (Sept 30) morning news conference, an Illinois State Police official spoke of the severity of the accident and described the situation as "fluid".</p>

<p>Effingham County Sheriff Paul Kuhns, speaking during the news conference, reported the presence of a significant ammonia plume resulting from the leak.</p>

<p>Due to the highly hazardous air conditions in the northeastern area of Teutopolis as per authorities, they ordered an evacuation within a roughly one-mile radius surrounding the crash site.</p>

<h2><strong>Fatalities&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The police statement pointed out that there were "multiple fatalities" tied to the crash. However, specific numbers were not immediately disclosed.&nbsp;Officials also refrained from providing details regarding the causes of the fatalities.</p>

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<p>Teutopolis fire chief Tim McMahon did confirm that five individuals were airlifted, and one person was transported by ground to local hospitals. The conditions of these individuals and the reasons for their transport remained unclear.</p>

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<p>Adverse air conditions resulting from the ammonia leak forced emergency responders to delay accessing the crash site as they worked to mitigate the hazardous conditions. Sheriff Kuhns noted that the crash site spanned a sizable area.</p>

<h2><strong>Ongoing cleanup and road closure</strong></h2>

<p>The affected stretch of highway between Teutopolis and Montrose was closed to traffic. Teams were actively engaged in efforts to contain the ammonia leak, and cleanup operations were in progress as of 9:15 a.m. local time on Saturday (Sep&nbsp;30).&nbsp;During the news conference, officials described ammonia as "terrible."</p>

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In a devastating incident, a semitruck carrying anhydrous ammonia overturned after a multi-vehicle crash in Illinois, US, resulting in "multiple fatalities," media reports said citing the Illinois State Police on Saturday (Sep 30).

In a devastating incident, a semitruck carrying anhydrous ammonia overturned after a multi-vehicle crash in Illinois, US, resulting in "multiple fatalities," media reports said citing the Illinois State Police on Saturday (Sep 30). The harrowing accident, involving several vehicles, occurred approximately half a mile east of Teutopolis, Illinois, along US Highway 40 on Friday (Sep 29) at around 9:25 pm local time. Police, in a statement reviewed by CBS News, revealed that the collision caused the semitruck to leak ammonia. This reportedly necessitated the partial evacuation of local residents. Anhydrous ammonia is a toxic substance that, when inhaled at high concentrations, can be fatal. It also has the potential to cause burns to the skin and eyes and inflict severe respiratory injuries. Also Read | Armenia says over 100,000 have fled Nagorno-Karabakh During a Saturday (Sept 30) morning news conference, an Illinois State Police official spoke of the severity of the accident and described the situation as "fluid". Effingham County Sheriff Paul Kuhns, speaking during the news conference, reported the presence of a significant ammonia plume resulting from the leak. Due to the highly hazardous air conditions in the northeastern area of Teutopolis as per authorities, they ordered an evacuation within a roughly one-mile radius surrounding the crash site. Fatalities The police statement pointed out that there were "multiple fatalities" tied to the crash. However, specific numbers were not immediately disclosed. Officials also refrained from providing details regarding the causes of the fatalities. Also Read | UK Khalistani radicals prevent Indian high commissioner from entering Gurdwara Teutopolis fire chief Tim McMahon did confirm that five individuals were airlifted, and one person was transported by ground to local hospitals. The conditions of these individuals and the reasons for their transport remained unclear. Watch | How strong are US-India relations amid Canada throwing accusations × Adverse air conditions resulting from the ammonia leak forced emergency responders to delay accessing the crash site as they worked to mitigate the hazardous conditions. Sheriff Kuhns noted that the crash site spanned a sizable area. Ongoing cleanup and road closure The affected stretch of highway between Teutopolis and Montrose was closed to traffic. Teams were actively engaged in efforts to contain the ammonia leak, and cleanup operations were in progress as of 9:15 a.m. local time on Saturday (Sep 30). During the news conference, officials described ammonia as "terrible." 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. ×

Illinois crash: 'Multiple fatalities' as overturned semitruck leaks ammonia, triggering evacuation

<p>Smoke rising from Canadian wildfire is still plaguing the United States and has triggered air quality alerts in at least 11 states spread across Midwest, Plains and Great Lakes region on Sunday.</p>

<p>As predicted by forecasters, almost 60 million people from Montana to Ohio will face poor air quality and decreased visibility, which also includes residents of Cedar Rapids, Detroit, Chicago, St. Louis, and Cleveland.</p>

<p>The Air Quality Index was in the the “unhealthy” range which ranks between Level 4 of 6, on Sunday in a large expanse of the northern Plains from Montana through Illinois.</p>

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<p>“While the concentration of smoke in the atmosphere should begin to wane by Monday, there is still enough smoke to support unhealthy air quality that is unhealthy for sensitive groups in parts of these regions into the start of the upcoming week,” the National Weather Service’s Weather Prediction Centre stated.</p>

<h2><strong>Smoke to get pushed eastwards</strong></h2>

<p>As stated by the experts, smoke will be pushed eastwards by the winds which will lead to a smoky haze to the Northeast early in the week. The British Columbia Wildfire Service said that the plume rose from 400 fires ignited in the province of British Columbia in the last week, almost half of which were started after 51,000 lightning strikes took place from thunderstorms.</p>

<p>Canadian authorities on Sunday announced the death of a second firefighter due to the wildfires.</p>

<p>“We regret to share the tragic news that a firefighter from Fort Liard has passed away from an injury sustained while fighting a wildfire in the Fort Liard District Saturday afternoon,” said Canada’s Northwest Territories, in a statement.</p>

<p>The death of the first firefighter, who was fighting a blaze near southeastern British Columbia's town Revelstoke, was confirmed by the officials on Thursday.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;How did exactly Canadian wildfires start?</strong></p>

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<p>“I’m incredibly saddened by the news from the Northwest Territories, that another firefighter has lost their life battling wildfires,” tweeted Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Sunday. “To their family, their friends, and those they were heroically serving alongside: Canadians are keeping you in our thoughts. We’re here for you,” he added.</p>

<p>The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said that wildfire smoke is filled with tiny pollutants which are known as particle matter or PM 2.5 and can get into the bloodstream and lungs once inhaled.</p>

<p>It added that the pollutants generally cause irritation in the eyes and throat and difficulty breathing and have been related to more serious long-term health issues like lung cancer.&nbsp;</p>

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Smoke rising from Canadian wildfire is still plaguing the United States and has triggered air quality alerts in at least 11 states spread across Midwest, Plains and Great Lakes region on Sunday.

Smoke rising from Canadian wildfire is still plaguing the United States and has triggered air quality alerts in at least 11 states spread across Midwest, Plains and Great Lakes region on Sunday. As predicted by forecasters, almost 60 million people from Montana to Ohio will face poor air quality and decreased visibility, which also includes residents of Cedar Rapids, Detroit, Chicago, St. Louis, and Cleveland. The Air Quality Index was in the the “unhealthy” range which ranks between Level 4 of 6, on Sunday in a large expanse of the northern Plains from Montana through Illinois. ALSO READ | After ravaging Canada for weeks, wildfires now claim life of young firefighter “While the concentration of smoke in the atmosphere should begin to wane by Monday, there is still enough smoke to support unhealthy air quality that is unhealthy for sensitive groups in parts of these regions into the start of the upcoming week,” the National Weather Service’s Weather Prediction Centre stated. Smoke to get pushed eastwards As stated by the experts, smoke will be pushed eastwards by the winds which will lead to a smoky haze to the Northeast early in the week. The British Columbia Wildfire Service said that the plume rose from 400 fires ignited in the province of British Columbia in the last week, almost half of which were started after 51,000 lightning strikes took place from thunderstorms. Canadian authorities on Sunday announced the death of a second firefighter due to the wildfires. “We regret to share the tragic news that a firefighter from Fort Liard has passed away from an injury sustained while fighting a wildfire in the Fort Liard District Saturday afternoon,” said Canada’s Northwest Territories, in a statement. The death of the first firefighter, who was fighting a blaze near southeastern British Columbia's town Revelstoke, was confirmed by the officials on Thursday. WATCH | How did exactly Canadian wildfires start? “I’m incredibly saddened by the news from the Northwest Territories, that another firefighter has lost their life battling wildfires,” tweeted Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Sunday. “To their family, their friends, and those they were heroically serving alongside: Canadians are keeping you in our thoughts. We’re here for you,” he added. The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said that wildfire smoke is filled with tiny pollutants which are known as particle matter or PM 2.5 and can get into the bloodstream and lungs once inhaled. It added that the pollutants generally cause irritation in the eyes and throat and difficulty breathing and have been related to more serious long-term health issues like lung cancer. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>The people living in Newburyport have asked the City Council to replace the state flag and seal of Massachusetts, stating that the imagery used promotes the racist history of the state, according to a Fox News report.</p>

<p>As reported by Newburyport Daily News, a resolution was sent to the council on February 27 that asked them to support the Special Commission Relative to the Seal and Motto of the Commonwealth's work.</p>

<p>The commission had recommended that the flag and seal must be replaced to reflect Massachusetts' diverse residents. The resolution was referred on the same day to the General Government Committee in a 9-2 vote.</p>

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<p>The resolution was pushed by Marianna Vesey and Linda Lu Burciaga, residents of Newburyport, who claim that the change has already been adopted by 55 other municipalities.</p>

<p>Vesey and Burciaga added that the resolution is being considered by dozens of other municipalities.</p>

<p>Vesey stated that the state seal appears to support the idea that white people are "in charge of this world and that “we have to subdue the Native American people" through a "colonising and violent depiction".</p>

<p>"One of the reasons that we can ignore this so easily is that our White supremacy culture has really allowed for the disappearance of the Native American world. We’re really trying to say that they are not gone. They are here among us, and we really need to not only recognise that but honour it," she stated.</p>

<p>Burciaga, meanwhile, said that the state flag and seal appear "problematic”. He added that the seal and the flag depict a colonial sword being grasped by a white hand over the head of a Native American person.</p>

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<p>The emblems carry the Latin motto "Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem," which means, "She seeks by the sword a quiet place under liberty".</p>

<p>"The belt was patterned by the illustrator after the red flannel belt of (Wampanoag leader) Metacomet, who was the leader of the first native war of resistance against English colonisation," said Burciaga.</p>

<p>"His severed head was impaled on a pike and displayed in Plymouth for more than 20 years as a war trophy. That’s just one part of the depiction,” he added.</p>

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The people living in Newburyport have asked the City Council to replace the state flag and seal of Massachusetts, stating that the imagery used promotes the racist history of the state, according to a Fox News report.

The people living in Newburyport have asked the City Council to replace the state flag and seal of Massachusetts, stating that the imagery used promotes the racist history of the state, according to a Fox News report. As reported by Newburyport Daily News, a resolution was sent to the council on February 27 that asked them to support the Special Commission Relative to the Seal and Motto of the Commonwealth's work. The commission had recommended that the flag and seal must be replaced to reflect Massachusetts' diverse residents. The resolution was referred on the same day to the General Government Committee in a 9-2 vote. ALSO READ | WATCH | Passenger narrowly misses falling ceiling at US subway station The resolution was pushed by Marianna Vesey and Linda Lu Burciaga, residents of Newburyport, who claim that the change has already been adopted by 55 other municipalities. Vesey and Burciaga added that the resolution is being considered by dozens of other municipalities. Vesey stated that the state seal appears to support the idea that white people are "in charge of this world and that “we have to subdue the Native American people" through a "colonising and violent depiction". "One of the reasons that we can ignore this so easily is that our White supremacy culture has really allowed for the disappearance of the Native American world. We’re really trying to say that they are not gone. They are here among us, and we really need to not only recognise that but honour it," she stated. Burciaga, meanwhile, said that the state flag and seal appear "problematic”. He added that the seal and the flag depict a colonial sword being grasped by a white hand over the head of a Native American person. WATCH | The U.S. West coast snowfall is 'Once in a generation event' I WION Originals The emblems carry the Latin motto "Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem," which means, "She seeks by the sword a quiet place under liberty". "The belt was patterned by the illustrator after the red flannel belt of (Wampanoag leader) Metacomet, who was the leader of the first native war of resistance against English colonisation," said Burciaga. "His severed head was impaled on a pike and displayed in Plymouth for more than 20 years as a war trophy. That’s just one part of the depiction,” he added. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Nigeria, a country that returned to democracy in 1999 is all set to witness general elections in a few weeks time but a large number of citizens are yet to collect their permanent voter cards.

Nigeria: Residents not collecting their permanent voter cards

<p>In its first winter downpour, UAE's Dubai and Sharjah residents witnessed rain, potential tornadoes and flooded streets. These are the first showers and though the residents are cherishing the experience with sheer delight the authorities do not want to let the guards down. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has issued an advisory for motorists cautioning them to adopt proper measures amid heavy downpours.&nbsp;</p>

<p>First rains were seen across the city areas including Al Jafiliya, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Majan. "After two weeks I decided to go out for car wash and here it is. Rain. Don’t remember when was the last time it rains here," a social media user wrote on Twitter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Another tweet said its a beautiful weather !&nbsp;</p>

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A beautiful weather<br />
No more work today 🙂🙂<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rains?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Rains</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UAE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UAE</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dubai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dubai</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sharjah?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sharjah</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ajman?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ajman</a> <a href="https://t.co/OaovRvV64n">pic.twitter.com/OaovRvV64n</a></p>
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<p>Moreover, the Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai has instructed everyone to ensure public safety in rainy weather by driving carefully and not exceeding the speed limit. It advised people to adhere to traffic lights at all times and not to accelerate fast when they turn green to ensure vehicle stability. RTA posted the advice with hashtag #YourSafetyOurPriority on its Twitter handle.&nbsp;</p>

<p>UAE's National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has also issued a weather alert where it alerted the individuals and exhorted that residents and motorists must keep safe. In the alert the NCM wrote that precautions should be taken in case of heavy rain at times over some Eastern and Northern areas. It also advised UAE residents to stay away from areas of flash floods and accumulated rain.</p>

<p>Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has also urged customers to take care to avoid power blackouts during Dubai’s rainy season. DEWA is advising residents in Dubai to review their home appliances and adopt necessary safety precautions amid heavy downpours. Earlier on Monday, the Ministry of Interior also issued a warning to caution all drivers on UAE roads to be cautious, reduce speed, avoid water ponds, fast moving streams as well as avoiding seas and beaches. As per reports, several residents also witnessed thunder and lightning across the country.</p>


In its first winter downpour, UAE's Dubai and Sharjah residents witnessed rain, potential tornadoes and flooded streets. These are the first showers and though the residents are cherishing the experience with sheer delight the authorities do not want to let the guards down.

In its first winter downpour, UAE's Dubai and Sharjah residents witnessed rain, potential tornadoes and flooded streets. These are the first showers and though the residents are cherishing the experience with sheer delight the authorities do not want to let the guards down. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has issued an advisory for motorists cautioning them to adopt proper measures amid heavy downpours. First rains were seen across the city areas including Al Jafiliya, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Majan. "After two weeks I decided to go out for car wash and here it is. Rain. Don’t remember when was the last time it rains here," a social media user wrote on Twitter. Another tweet said its a beautiful weather ! It's raining here in #UAE 🇦🇪 A beautiful weather No more work today 🙂🙂#Rains#UAE #Dubai #Sharjah #Ajman pic.twitter.com/OaovRvV64n — P R O S O C I A L (@JKDubai1) November 22, 2022 × One social media user posted this video of the rare UAE rains - When it rains in Dubai…most unexpectedly💃🏽🕺😁 pic.twitter.com/Q6KjfkEkAA — Shraddha (@shraddhs) November 22, 2022 × Heavy rains in Dubai ❤️ pic.twitter.com/dpTu7hGIRx — Siddharth Sai (@ssaig) November 22, 2022 × Moreover, the Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai has instructed everyone to ensure public safety in rainy weather by driving carefully and not exceeding the speed limit. It advised people to adhere to traffic lights at all times and not to accelerate fast when they turn green to ensure vehicle stability. RTA posted the advice with hashtag #YourSafetyOurPriority on its Twitter handle. UAE's National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has also issued a weather alert where it alerted the individuals and exhorted that residents and motorists must keep safe. In the alert the NCM wrote that precautions should be taken in case of heavy rain at times over some Eastern and Northern areas. It also advised UAE residents to stay away from areas of flash floods and accumulated rain. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has also urged customers to take care to avoid power blackouts during Dubai’s rainy season. DEWA is advising residents in Dubai to review their home appliances and adopt necessary safety precautions amid heavy downpours. Earlier on Monday, the Ministry of Interior also issued a warning to caution all drivers on UAE roads to be cautious, reduce speed, avoid water ponds, fast moving streams as well as avoiding seas and beaches. As per reports, several residents also witnessed thunder and lightning across the country.

It's raining in UAE ! Social media deluged with BEAUTIFUL images, videos

<p>New Zealand seems to have been witnessing a different kind of an issue this wet summer. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Although farmers are joyous due to a good season but residents are facing a hard time in dealing with cluster flies. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>From destroying vacuum cleaners to other issues, these flies have been wreaking havoc in the Canterbury and Wairarapa regions of the country, said media reports. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/revisiting-prehistoric-era-fossils-of-3-ichthyosaurs-including-giant-tooth-found-in-swiss-alps-says-study-474679" hreflang="en">Revisiting prehistoric era: Fossils of 3 ichthyosaurs including giant tooth found in Swiss Alps, says study</a></strong></p>

<p>These flies are larger and more sluggish than a common housefly. They do not pose a risk to human health but have been tormenting people by giving an unwelcome surprise to house owners. &nbsp;</p>

<p>“At times, it was so disheartening when you vacuum in the morning and by the evening, they are back again. You feel like you’re fighting a losing battle. Once or twice, I felt quite depressed about it all. I thought ‘Oh my God, will it ever end?’” Lisa Urbani told the Guardian. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Taiwan reports 11,353 fresh covid-19 infections | Coronavirus News Updates</strong></p>

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<p>A homeowner, who was living in Masterton told a media outlet in New Zealand, Stuff, that this year seems to be the worst with respect to the number of cluster flies present in the area. The person has been living in the area for 20 years.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>These flies have surely brought good news for pest control companies as they have become high in demand. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>“They’re so clever. They’re so sneaky. They hang out in summer time just doing their fly thing. Then when it cools down, they come inside and give off a sweet, meaty smelling pheromone, so they [other flies] know it’s somewhere safe to hibernate for the winter. In the springtime, they leave the building and mate, laying their eggs in the soil. Then they hatch and hang out and have a lovely summer, and it all happens again,” Patricia Hilton of Allpest Pest Management in Central Otago told the outlet. &nbsp;</p>

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New Zealand seems to have been witnessing a different kind of an issue this wet summer. Although farmers are joyous due to a good season but residents are facing a hard time in dealing with cluster flies.

New Zealand seems to have been witnessing a different kind of an issue this wet summer. Although farmers are joyous due to a good season but residents are facing a hard time in dealing with cluster flies. From destroying vacuum cleaners to other issues, these flies have been wreaking havoc in the Canterbury and Wairarapa regions of the country, said media reports. Also Read | Revisiting prehistoric era: Fossils of 3 ichthyosaurs including giant tooth found in Swiss Alps, says study These flies are larger and more sluggish than a common housefly. They do not pose a risk to human health but have been tormenting people by giving an unwelcome surprise to house owners. “At times, it was so disheartening when you vacuum in the morning and by the evening, they are back again. You feel like you’re fighting a losing battle. Once or twice, I felt quite depressed about it all. I thought ‘Oh my God, will it ever end?’” Lisa Urbani told the Guardian. Watch: Taiwan reports 11,353 fresh covid-19 infections | Coronavirus News Updates × A homeowner, who was living in Masterton told a media outlet in New Zealand, Stuff, that this year seems to be the worst with respect to the number of cluster flies present in the area. The person has been living in the area for 20 years. These flies have surely brought good news for pest control companies as they have become high in demand. “They’re so clever. They’re so sneaky. They hang out in summer time just doing their fly thing. Then when it cools down, they come inside and give off a sweet, meaty smelling pheromone, so they [other flies] know it’s somewhere safe to hibernate for the winter. In the springtime, they leave the building and mate, laying their eggs in the soil. Then they hatch and hang out and have a lovely summer, and it all happens again,” Patricia Hilton of Allpest Pest Management in Central Otago told the outlet. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

An unwelcome surprise? Cluster flies torment New Zealand residents

<p><em><strong>Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.&nbsp;</strong></em></p>

<p>The invading soldiers seem to have been forcing several thousands of Mariupol residents to be relocated to Russia, claimed city council. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In a statement, the council said, "The occupiers are forcing people to leave Ukraine for Russian territory. The occupiers illegally took people out of the Levoberezhny district and a shelter in the building of a sports club, where more than a thousand people (mostly women and children) were hiding from constant bombing.” &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/in-pro-invasion-rally-russian-president-vladimir-putin-dons-costly-loro-piana-jacket-463688" hreflang="en">As Russians face financial crisis, President Vladimir Putin dons costly Loro Piana jacket in pro-war rally</a></strong></p>

<p>A total of 6,623 people has been evacuated from different cities, said Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk. It includes 4,128 people from Mariupol, who have been taken northwest to Zaporizhzhia. &nbsp;</p>

<p>On Saturday, the evacuations from besieged cities of Ukraine were carried out along eight of 10 humanitarian corridors.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>As Russian forces advanced into Mariupol, a major steel plant was closed.&nbsp;The fall of Mariupol&nbsp;may mark a major advance for the Russians in the battlefield.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-russia-conflict-time-for-meaningful-talks-says-president-volodymyr-zelenskiy-463642" hreflang="en">Ukraine-Russia conflict: Time for meaningful talks, says President Volodymyr Zelensky</a></strong></p>

<p>The local authorities of the city also asked for more help from Western nations.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>In a video addressed to Western leaders, Mariupol police officer Michail Vershnin, said, “"Children, elderly people are dying. The city is destroyed and it is wiped off the face of the earth."&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. The invading soldiers seem to have been forcing several thousands of Mariupol residents to be relocated to Russia, claimed city council. In a statement, the council said, "The occupiers are forcing people to leave Ukraine for Russian territory. The occupiers illegally took people out of the Levoberezhny district and a shelter in the building of a sports club, where more than a thousand people (mostly women and children) were hiding from constant bombing.” Also Read: As Russians face financial crisis, President Vladimir Putin dons costly Loro Piana jacket in pro-war rally A total of 6,623 people has been evacuated from different cities, said Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk. It includes 4,128 people from Mariupol, who have been taken northwest to Zaporizhzhia. On Saturday, the evacuations from besieged cities of Ukraine were carried out along eight of 10 humanitarian corridors. As Russian forces advanced into Mariupol, a major steel plant was closed. The fall of Mariupol may mark a major advance for the Russians in the battlefield. Also Read: Ukraine-Russia conflict: Time for meaningful talks, says President Volodymyr Zelensky The local authorities of the city also asked for more help from Western nations. In a video addressed to Western leaders, Mariupol police officer Michail Vershnin, said, “"Children, elderly people are dying. The city is destroyed and it is wiped off the face of the earth." (With inputs from agencies)

Thousands of Mariupol residents forced to relocate to Russia, claims city council

As more troops from Russia enter cities in Ukraine, people in capital city of Kyiv are volunteering for construction work. Residents of Kyiv are building giant ‘hedgehogs’ to stop Russian soldiers.

Ukraine: Kyiv residents build giant ‘hedgehogs’ to stop Russians

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