In Ukraine, the fears of a nuclear disaster are growing everyday. In focus is the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, it's the largest nuclear plant in the Europe and for the last two weeks, Zaporizhzhia has been at great risk.

Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant: United Nations warns of 'grave' crisis amid violence

Imagine a situation where we could eat what we want, when we want, without constantly worrying about calories. No matter which diet or eating method you follow, the focus is always on counting calories or portion control. But now, another movement is sweeping the internet, called Intuitive Eating. It aims to heal people's relationship with food as an anti-diet approach to eating.

The Good Life | Intuitive eating: Is it for everyone?

The United Kingdom is facing a situation where it has been hit by thunderstorms and flash floods after prolonged heat and drought. The met office issued both yellow and amber weather warnings for thunderstorms covering Southeast England and South Wales.

WION Climate Tracker | Floods inundate London after heat wave, 17 flood alerts issued across UK

A complete humanitarian crisis has gripped the war-battered region of Tigray in Ethiopia after a fight between the TPLF and the Ethiopian government broke out in November 2020. Now, the World Health Organization Chief cited racism as the reason that the world is not paying attention to the crisis in Tigray.

W.H.O Chief cites racism for lack of concern, Tigray crisis worse than Ukraine

Let us take a look at stories generating interest across WION's social media channels.

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The Covid cases are on the rise in India's capital, New Delhi. The city has reported 1,652 cases in the last 24 hours. India overall reported over 12,000 cases and 72 deaths during the same period.

Delhi's hospitalisations double in 2 weeks, reports 1,652 Covid cases in last 24 hours

After waves of Covid swept across the world, studies on long-term effects of the virus are substantially emerging. The studies point to worrying consequences such as neuropsychiatric conditions.

Study on lasting effects of Covid-19, increased risk of psychosis, dementia and seizures

The Japanese government has now launched a nationwide competition calling for ideas to encourage the Japanese people to drink more alcohol. The National Tax Agency has said that alcohol consumption in Japan apparently has fallen and this has gotten the Japanese government very worried.

Alcohol consumption in Japan falls, dip in tax revenue prompts more people to get drinking

The United Nations Secretary General António Guterres is all set to meet with the Ukrainian and the Turkish President. The trio will address concerns over several issues including that of grain exports and also of what is happening at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

UN Chief to meet Turkiye, Ukrainian President, trilateral meet to discuss grain exports

India and China will be taking part in military drills that will be hosted by Russia. These are the first such exercises that are being held by Russia since the invasion of Ukraine in the month of February.

First Russian military drills since Ukraine war, Belarus, Tajikistan among participating nations

In Spain, a large group of wild boars have now become a common sight. Authorities are bound to capture them as they now are proving to be a threat to humans.

Authorities warn residents as wild boars invade urban areas in Spain

Meta released its chatbot which had a few interesting facts to say. Some reported conversations with it that it thinks Donald Trump will remain president till 2024 and was even critical of Meta founder, Mark Zuckerberg who it thinks is "creepy and manipulative".

'Zuckerberg is creepy and manipulative' according to Meta chatbot

As the race to 10 Downing street continues, Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak vowed to fix the Northern Ireland Protocol during the latest Hustings event in Belfast.

Truss, Sunak to 'fix' Northern Ireland Protocol, survey shows 32 point lead for Liz Truss

According to local media reports, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the former president of Sri Lanka, may return to the island nation next week after leaving amid widespread protests in July.

Gotabaya Rajapaksa to return to Sri Lanka on August 24?

The Cuban government will allow foreign investment in domestic wholesale and retail trade for the first time since 1959; the move aims to address commodity shortages and boost local industry.

Foreign investment to start in Cuba's wholesale and retail sectors

A blast at a mosque in Kabul's north west district killed at least 21 people leaving 33 others injured. The explosion is said to have occurred when people were offering evening prayers at the mosque.

At least 21 killed, 33 injured as massive explosion hits Kabul mosque: Reports

The Ethiopian government called for a formal Tigray ceasefire agreement to be reached as soon as possible, to enable the resumption of basic services in the war-stricken region.

Ethiopia's peace proposal for Tigray rebels

Russian War Games: Exercises involve airborne troops, long-range bombers

Taiwan on Wednesday unveiled its most advanced fighter jet. The Taiwanese military demonstrated its determination to defend the democratically governed island.

US, Taiwan aim to reach 'economically meaningful outcomes'

Ethiopian government calls for a formal Tigray ceasefire agreement

Tory leaders Sunak, Truss vow to fix 'Northern Ireland Protocol'

'Surprised he survived,' A sensational revelation has come to light about the assailant who tried to kill the famous writer Salman Rushdie.

Novelist Salman Rushdie's attacker ‘surprised’ author survived

As per reports, Rishi Sunak's wife evaded taxes over 20 million pounds. Meanwhile Sunak's approval ratings decreased after 'tax' row surfaced. Tables have turned in UK's PM race?

Rishi Sunak's falling behind in the PM race?

German chancellor Olaf Scholz has expressed his disgust over the holocaust comments made by Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas while in Germany. He tweeted, "I am disgusted by the outrageous remarks made by Abbas".

Palestine president Mahmoud Abbas accuses Israel of 'Holocaust'

Explosions and fires ripped through at least 17 locations in Southern Thailand injuring seven people. According to the police, the explosions appear to be multiple coordinated attacks that targeted convenience stores and gas station across three provinces.

7 injured in wave of blast, arson attacks in Southern Thailand

US President Joe Biden has signed the inflation reduction act into law. He hailed the bill as significant step against climate change. The package aims to make sweeping changes to US economy and to help utilities to lower-emission energy sources.

Biden signs inflation reduction act into law | US to spend $430 bn to fight climate change

Liz Cheney may have lost her GOP primary but she still has a lot of work ahead of her. Third-term congresswoman Cheney vows to take on Former US President Donald Trump.

Third-term congresswoman Liz Cheney loses Wyoming primary GOP to Trump-backed candidate

Pakistan's de-facto Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif could be returning home as soon as next month. Sharif who is in a self-imposed exile in London on medical grounds is looking to make a comeback as the PM .

Former PM Nawaz Sharif to return to Pakistan in September

After over a decade of tensions, Israel and Turkiye will restore full diplomatic relations following months of reconciliation efforts. Relations were frayed after Israeli forces killed 60 Palestinians.

Israel & Turkiye renew full diplomatic relations

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky called for the destruction of a bridge linking Russia to Crimea. Russian bases and Crimea have been attacked in recent weeks.

Ukraine says Kerch bridge is an 'illegal', must go 'voluntary or not'

The Chinese 'spy ship' Yuan Wang 5 docked at Sri Lanka's southern Hambantota Port on Tuesday amid snooping concerns expressed by India.

Chinese 'spy' ship docks at Sri Lanka's Hambantota port; New Delhi raise concerns

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