Panathinaikos and Greece international defender George Baldock was found dead in his swimming pool on Wednesday, Greek news reports said. The 31-year-old English-born right-back died at home in the southern Athens suburb of Glyfada, state agency ANA said.

Greece's Super League and several clubs expressed their condolences. State TV ERT said the player was "at the bottom of the pool" and a bottle of alcohol was found at the scene. ANA said Baldock's wife, who is abroad, alerted the owner of the residence after unsuccessfully trying to reach the player on the phone.

Police cars and an ambulance were outside the building and a coroner was called to examine the body, ERT said.

Baldock had joined Panathinaikos in May after a seven-year spell with Sheffield United, relegated from the English Premier League to the Championship last season. Of Greek origin through his father, he was called to the Greek national team in 2022.&nbsp;

He had 12 caps, but had not been selected for the team's Nations League match against England at Wembley on Thursday owing to injury, ERT said.

Baldock had featured for Panathinaikos in a 0-0 draw with Olympiacos in a Greek Super League match on Sunday where he played for 75 minutes.

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Both the Greece team's official website and his club's social media sites on X, formerly Twitter, and Facebook, were blackened in tribute to the player. Manchester United's England international defender Harry Maguire, a former Sheffield United player, posted "RIP" and a heartbreak emoji alongside an image of Baldock on Instagram.

Sheffield United changed their home page to a black and white photo of their former player with the words: "RIP George Baldock.&nbsp;

"Sheffield United Football Club is shocked and extremely saddened to learn of the passing of former player, George Baldock," said the club.

Northampton, where Baldock had a loan spell in 2011, wrote on X: "We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former loanee George Baldock at the tragically young age of 31.

"George made five appearances in 2011 before playing for Oxford United and Sheffield United. Sending our sincerest condolences to George's family and friends."

Baldock's boyhood club MK Dons said they were "deeply devastated and saddened to learn about the shocking news".

"George started his career at Stadium MK, where he worked his way through the youth ranks and made his senior career debut at the Club before reaching the heights of the Premier League in later years.&nbsp;

"You will always be one of our own, George."

The Football Association in England wrote on X: "We are devastated to learn of the passing of George Baldock at the age of 31. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with George's family, friends and team-mates at club and country."

Baldock was nicknamed "Furious George" by Sheffield United fans in tribute to his uncompromising style. "I just love winning. I hate losing and I even hate drawing," he told local media.

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Panathinaikos and Greece international defender George Baldock was found dead in his swimming pool on Wednesday, Greek news reports said. The 31-year-old English-born right-back died at home in the southern Athens suburb of Glyfada, state agency ANA said.

Panathinaikos and Greece international defender George Baldock was found dead in his swimming pool on Wednesday, Greek news reports said. The 31-year-old English-born right-back died at home in the southern Athens suburb of Glyfada, state agency ANA said. Greece's Super League and several clubs expressed their condolences. State TV ERT said the player was "at the bottom of the pool" and a bottle of alcohol was found at the scene. ANA said Baldock's wife, who is abroad, alerted the owner of the residence after unsuccessfully trying to reach the player on the phone. Police cars and an ambulance were outside the building and a coroner was called to examine the body, ERT said. Baldock had joined Panathinaikos in May after a seven-year spell with Sheffield United, relegated from the English Premier League to the Championship last season. Of Greek origin through his father, he was called to the Greek national team in 2022. He had 12 caps, but had not been selected for the team's Nations League match against England at Wembley on Thursday owing to injury, ERT said. Baldock had featured for Panathinaikos in a 0-0 draw with Olympiacos in a Greek Super League match on Sunday where he played for 75 minutes. Also read: Spanish couple under probe in Singapore for protesting against LaLiga club Valencia's owner - 'One of our own' - Both the Greece team's official website and his club's social media sites on X, formerly Twitter, and Facebook, were blackened in tribute to the player. Manchester United's England international defender Harry Maguire, a former Sheffield United player, posted "RIP" and a heartbreak emoji alongside an image of Baldock on Instagram. Sheffield United changed their home page to a black and white photo of their former player with the words: "RIP George Baldock. "Sheffield United Football Club is shocked and extremely saddened to learn of the passing of former player, George Baldock," said the club. Northampton, where Baldock had a loan spell in 2011, wrote on X: "We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former loanee George Baldock at the tragically young age of 31. "George made five appearances in 2011 before playing for Oxford United and Sheffield United. Sending our sincerest condolences to George's family and friends." Baldock's boyhood club MK Dons said they were "deeply devastated and saddened to learn about the shocking news". "George started his career at Stadium MK, where he worked his way through the youth ranks and made his senior career debut at the Club before reaching the heights of the Premier League in later years. "You will always be one of our own, George." The Football Association in England wrote on X: "We are devastated to learn of the passing of George Baldock at the age of 31. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with George's family, friends and team-mates at club and country." Baldock was nicknamed "Furious George" by Sheffield United fans in tribute to his uncompromising style. "I just love winning. I hate losing and I even hate drawing," he told local media. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Shocking! Greek international George Baldock, 31, found dead in pool: state agency

Every Bitcoin transaction uses on average almost the same amount of water that is needed to fill a backyard swimming pool and that's the conclusion of a study conducted by the University of Amsterdam which indicates the amount of resources wasted in Bitcoin processes.

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In the dry, hot Spanish region of Catalonia, pools sit dry and empty as a severe drought forces the authorities to implement stringent water conservation measures. Hem Kaur Saroya brings you the report.

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Environmental activists have&nbsp;lined up outside Rishi Sunak's home while donning swimwear, flip-flops, and diving gear&nbsp;— to take a dip in his heated private pool.&nbsp;

Greenpeace protesters lined up outside the PM's Grade-II listed manor residence in Richmond, Yorkshire to show their displeasure with the energy-draining pool, reported the Mirror.&nbsp;

Last month's revelation that Sunak's new heated private pool, which cost £4,00,000 (US$4,93,492)&nbsp;would require an upgrade to the local electricity infrastructure.&nbsp;

The UK's richest Prime Minister has "failed to upgrade our outdated national grid, which remains unable to deliver the green energy revolution for the rest of us that would lower bills and help tackle the climate crisis," the protesters asserted. They said they wanted to draw attention to his "hypocrisy."

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A smart grid, according to Ofgem (The Office of Gas and Electricity Markets, supporting the Gas and Electricity Markets&nbsp;Authority), may save up to £4.7 billion (US$5.8 billion)&nbsp;annually by the end of this decade, which might help lower energy prices.&nbsp;

According to information provided to lawmakers earlier this month, around 350 public swimming pools have had to close or reduce their operating hours due to rising energy costs.&nbsp;

Philip Evans, Greenpeace UK’s climate campaigner, who spoke to the Mirror said, “We're queuing up for the Prime Minister's heated pool because a better electricity grid should be a public good, not the private luxury of millionaires.”

“While Sunak will enjoy doing lengths in his warm pool, the rest of us are stuck with an outdated power network, not fit for purpose, that’s blocking the roll-out of more cheap and clean renewables,” he added.

Greenpeace is pushing the government to pay attention to the energy experts who have warned that if the outdated grid isn't upgraded, they won't be able to roll out renewable energy sources at the rate required to address the rising cost of energy and climate crisis.&nbsp;

Household costs may soar if the government delays its goal of getting rid of harmful fossil fuels from the power grid by 2035, a Whitehall budget watchdog said earlier this month. 
 
 
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Environmental activists have lined up outside Rishi Sunak's home while donning swimwear, flip-flops, and diving gear — to take a dip in his heated private pool. Greenpeace protesters lined up outside the PM's Grade-II listed manor residence in Richmond, Yorkshire to show their displeasure with the energy-draining pool, reported the Mirror.

Environmental activists have lined up outside Rishi Sunak's home while donning swimwear, flip-flops, and diving gear — to take a dip in his heated private pool. Greenpeace protesters lined up outside the PM's Grade-II listed manor residence in Richmond, Yorkshire to show their displeasure with the energy-draining pool, reported the Mirror. Last month's revelation that Sunak's new heated private pool, which cost £4,00,000 (US$4,93,492) would require an upgrade to the local electricity infrastructure. The UK's richest Prime Minister has "failed to upgrade our outdated national grid, which remains unable to deliver the green energy revolution for the rest of us that would lower bills and help tackle the climate crisis," the protesters asserted. They said they wanted to draw attention to his "hypocrisy." 🚨OUR POOL PARTY AT RISHI SUNAK’S: Tomorrow 11am / 11:00 BST, Twitter 🚨 — Greenpeace UK (@GreenpeaceUK) March 29, 2023 × A smart grid, according to Ofgem (The Office of Gas and Electricity Markets, supporting the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority), may save up to £4.7 billion (US$5.8 billion) annually by the end of this decade, which might help lower energy prices. According to information provided to lawmakers earlier this month, around 350 public swimming pools have had to close or reduce their operating hours due to rising energy costs. Philip Evans, Greenpeace UK’s climate campaigner, who spoke to the Mirror said, “We're queuing up for the Prime Minister's heated pool because a better electricity grid should be a public good, not the private luxury of millionaires.” “While Sunak will enjoy doing lengths in his warm pool, the rest of us are stuck with an outdated power network, not fit for purpose, that’s blocking the roll-out of more cheap and clean renewables,” he added. Greenpeace is pushing the government to pay attention to the energy experts who have warned that if the outdated grid isn't upgraded, they won't be able to roll out renewable energy sources at the rate required to address the rising cost of energy and climate crisis. Household costs may soar if the government delays its goal of getting rid of harmful fossil fuels from the power grid by 2035, a Whitehall budget watchdog said earlier this month. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Amid Britain's severe energy crisis and citizens trying to cut their power usage by more than half, PM Sunak's new heated swimming pool is taking the crisis up a notch. Will the UK premier realise the repercussions of this new move? Will it have a spillover effect on the other problems the UK is facing? Mohammed Saleh gets you more details.

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Prime Minister and Conservative Party leader candidate, Rishi Sunak came under fire for spending over $4,80,000 (£400,000) on a pool at his North Yorkshire property as <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/drought-hit-uk-faces-danger-of-flash-floods-following-thunderstorm-warning-507046">UK</a>&nbsp;residents braced for another heatwave and a rise in the cost of living.

Social media users shared images of the&nbsp;million dollar&nbsp;property that revealed a mini recreational facility under development.

The approval for the construction of a new stone building on a paddock with a gym, a 12-by-5-meter swimming pool, storage rooms, four showers, and other amenities was given to Rishi Sunak and his family in August.

According to the Independent, Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty spend their weekends at the Grade II-listed 19th-century former vicarage in his Richmond constituency in North Yorkshire. Additionally, they requested permission to develop a wildlife refuge and a tennis court outdoors on the adjacent countryside.

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The structures are nearly finished, as evidenced by the photographs going around on social media. The Independent reported that the project's overall cost may be significantly higher than 40 million USD.

The new structure will be 81 metres away from the main home and include a ballet bar for his girls, a hot tub, and a seating space in addition to the tennis fields and swimming pools.

The story may influence Tory voters because they may believe Sunak and his family have not been impacted by the squeeze on living standards. During the election, foreign secretary and rival Liz Truss might use it against him.

Last week, the former chancellor of the exchequer pledged to assist retirees and reduce VAT on energy bills, but it is likely that he will be required to spend an estimated 10 million USD a year to heat the new pool.

The UK's citizens are likewise ready to deal with a water deficit brought on by the heatwaves.

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Prime Minister and Conservative Party leader candidate, Rishi Sunak came under fire for spending over $4,80,000 (£400,000) on a pool at his North Yorkshire property as UK residents braced for another heatwave and a rise in the cost of living.

Prime Minister and Conservative Party leader candidate, Rishi Sunak came under fire for spending over $4,80,000 (£400,000) on a pool at his North Yorkshire property as UK residents braced for another heatwave and a rise in the cost of living. Social media users shared images of the million dollar property that revealed a mini recreational facility under development. The approval for the construction of a new stone building on a paddock with a gym, a 12-by-5-meter swimming pool, storage rooms, four showers, and other amenities was given to Rishi Sunak and his family in August. According to the Independent, Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty spend their weekends at the Grade II-listed 19th-century former vicarage in his Richmond constituency in North Yorkshire. Additionally, they requested permission to develop a wildlife refuge and a tennis court outdoors on the adjacent countryside. Akshata Murty, wife of Rishi Sunak walking up to the journalists waiting outside their home and serving them tea and biscuits. Photo credits: AP The structures are nearly finished, as evidenced by the photographs going around on social media. The Independent reported that the project's overall cost may be significantly higher than 40 million USD. The new structure will be 81 metres away from the main home and include a ballet bar for his girls, a hot tub, and a seating space in addition to the tennis fields and swimming pools. The story may influence Tory voters because they may believe Sunak and his family have not been impacted by the squeeze on living standards. During the election, foreign secretary and rival Liz Truss might use it against him. Last week, the former chancellor of the exchequer pledged to assist retirees and reduce VAT on energy bills, but it is likely that he will be required to spend an estimated 10 million USD a year to heat the new pool. The UK's citizens are likewise ready to deal with a water deficit brought on by the heatwaves. Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty have received criticism for their way of living before. Murty has previously come under fire for using pricey china to serve tea to reporters outside Sunak's office. She came under fire for failing to pay taxes on her earnings from abroad. Also watch | UK to become prime wine growing region as temperature rises

UK: Rishi Sunak's opulent private pool amid rising cost of living sparks row

A man died tragically after a sinkhole on the surface of the swimming pool opened up spontaneously, dragging him and another man into a 43-foot-deep hole. The incident took place in Israel’s Karmi Yosef town, about 40 kilometres southeast of Tel Aviv.

While the other man managed to claw back his way out, the 32-year-old couldn’t survive. The incident took place during a pool party held for employees of a private company.

The Times of Israel newspaper reported that the rescue operations took at least four hours to retrieve the man's body from the deep hole on July 21. He has been identified as Klil Kimhi. Officials have been unable to determine the exact cause of his death—whether he drowned, was crushed, or died from the fall.

A video of the incident went viral on social media, showing how two men got swept away by the receding water, while many had a close shave after the sinkhole in the in-ground swimming pool opened up. There were six individuals in the pool at the time and they escaped unharmed.

The rescue services, who required the assistance of Go-Pro cameras, said that it was a complicated mission as there were concerns that tunnels branching out of the sinkhole could trigger a secondary collapse.

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The rescue personnel constructed a support system to prevent the pool’s surface from falling on them before trying to locate the body.

One of the witnesses told Channel 12 that there were roughly 50 people at the scene when the incident happened.

“The water level suddenly started receding and a hole opened up, creating a vortex that swept two people inside,” the witness was quoted as saying.

There could have been more victims, but there were only six people in the pool at the time, according to a witness who spoke to the Ynet news website.

The witness claimed that the victim was swallowed up by the vortex in a matter of seconds.

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A man died tragically after a sinkhole on the surface of the swimming pool opened up spontaneously, dragging him and another man into a 43-foot-deep hole. The incident took place in Israel’s Karmi Yosef town, about 40 kilometres southeast of Tel Aviv.

A man died tragically after a sinkhole on the surface of the swimming pool opened up spontaneously, dragging him and another man into a 43-foot-deep hole. The incident took place in Israel’s Karmi Yosef town, about 40 kilometres southeast of Tel Aviv. While the other man managed to claw back his way out, the 32-year-old couldn’t survive. The incident took place during a pool party held for employees of a private company. The Times of Israel newspaper reported that the rescue operations took at least four hours to retrieve the man's body from the deep hole on July 21. He has been identified as Klil Kimhi. Officials have been unable to determine the exact cause of his death—whether he drowned, was crushed, or died from the fall. A video of the incident went viral on social media, showing how two men got swept away by the receding water, while many had a close shave after the sinkhole in the in-ground swimming pool opened up. There were six individuals in the pool at the time and they escaped unharmed. The rescue services, who required the assistance of Go-Pro cameras, said that it was a complicated mission as there were concerns that tunnels branching out of the sinkhole could trigger a secondary collapse. תיעוד: כך נפער הבור בכרמי יוסף@daniel_elazar pic.twitter.com/b1QdkrBBad — כאן חדשות (@kann_news) July 21, 2022 × The rescue personnel constructed a support system to prevent the pool’s surface from falling on them before trying to locate the body. One of the witnesses told Channel 12 that there were roughly 50 people at the scene when the incident happened. “The water level suddenly started receding and a hole opened up, creating a vortex that swept two people inside,” the witness was quoted as saying. There could have been more victims, but there were only six people in the pool at the time, according to a witness who spoke to the Ynet news website. The witness claimed that the victim was swallowed up by the vortex in a matter of seconds. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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The presidential mansion in Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, has been occupied by thousands of demonstrators. Demonstrators can be seen swimming in President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's pool. After months of protests regarding Sri Lanka's economic situation, demonstrators have been calling for his resignation.

A crowd of demonstrators holding the national flags of their country gathered around the swimming pool. The kitchen was crowded and a group of protesters were gathered around a sizable table that had various objects and utensils strewn around it. There was another group cooking.

A key government source said that President Rajapaksa was moved to the Army headquarters last year as intelligence reports warned that the situation "might run out of control."

Party leaders have been called to an urgent meeting by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to discuss a solution. Additionally, he has asked the Speaker to convene the Parliament.

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The presidential mansion in Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, has been occupied by thousands of demonstrators. Demonstrators can be seen swimming in President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's pool. After months of protests regarding Sri Lanka's economic situation, demonstrators have been calling for his resignation. A crowd of demonstrators holding the national flags of their country gathered around the swimming pool. The kitchen was crowded and a group of protesters were gathered around a sizable table that had various objects and utensils strewn around it. There was another group cooking. A key government source said that President Rajapaksa was moved to the Army headquarters last year as intelligence reports warned that the situation "might run out of control." Party leaders have been called to an urgent meeting by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to discuss a solution. Additionally, he has asked the Speaker to convene the Parliament. SRI LANKANS take a dip at the Presidential palace's swimming pool, raid the bedroom and kitchen as President Gotabaya Rajapaksa flees. Protestors want the Head of State OUT #SriLanka #gotabayarajapaksa #GotaGoHome @WIONews pic.twitter.com/l7mK7qMQRk — Eric Njoka 🇰🇪 (@eriknjoka) July 9, 2022 × After the island nation ran out of foreign reserves to import necessities, Sri Lanka is now dealing with a food and fuel deficit in addition to protracted blackouts and skyrocketing prices. Thousands of people have been protesting across the nation, calling for President Rajapaksa to step down. Following threats to sue the police chief from opposition parties and activists, a curfew imposed yesterday in advance of today's large-scale march was lifted. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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