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In a major revelation in the Kolkata rape and murder case, main accused Sanjay Roy told West Bengal police that he stalked the victim at the chest medicine ward a day before he committed the gruesome crime. The CCTV footage from August 8 shows Roy staring at the 33-year-old victim and four other junior doctors at the chest ward. In other news,&nbsp;Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (August 23) pressed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to engage in talks with Russia to bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine war. Modi assured that India is ready to act as a 'friend' to help end the war during his first visit to Ukraine.&nbsp;

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In a major revelation in the Kolkata rape and murder case, main accused Sanjay Roy told West Bengal police that he stalked the victim at the chest medicine ward a day before he committed the gruesome crime.

In a major revelation in the Kolkata rape and murder case, main accused Sanjay Roy told West Bengal police that he stalked the victim at the chest medicine ward a day before he committed the gruesome crime. The CCTV footage from August 8 shows Roy staring at the 33-year-old victim and four other junior doctors at the chest ward. In other news, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (August 23) pressed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to engage in talks with Russia to bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine war. Modi assured that India is ready to act as a 'friend' to help end the war during his first visit to Ukraine. Click on the headlines to read more PM Modi pushes Zelensky for peace talks with Russia during first Kyiv visit Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (August 23) pressed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to engage in talks with Russia to bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine war. Modi assured that India is ready to act as a 'friend' to help end the war during his first visit to Ukraine. Kolkata horror: Accused stalked victim earlier; CBI investigating broken door In a major revelation in the Kolkata rape and murder case, main accused Sanjay Roy told West Bengal police that he stalked the victim at the chest medicine ward a day before he committed the gruesome crime. The CCTV footage from August 8 shows Roy staring at the 33-year-old victim and four other junior doctors at the chest ward. Pakistan recovers Indian Army’s drone that crossed LoC after ‘malfunction' In a shocking turn of events, a mini unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) of the Indian Army suffered a ‘technical malfunction’ on Friday (Aug 23) and drifted into Pakistani airspace. The Indian Army in a statement said that the UAV was on a training mission when it entered Pakistan’s Nikial Sector and was later recovered by Pakistani troops. US national security advisor to visit China: Will it lead to Biden-Xi meet? Jake Sullivan, the national security advisor to United States President Joe Biden, will visit China next week, the White House said on Friday (August 23). This visit could be a step to manage the differences and avoid escalating tensions between the two nations. Sicily yacht tragedy: Last missing person recovered, CEO blames crew A four-day search operation for missing individuals in the aftermath of the tragic sinking of the superyacht Bayesian off the coast of Sicily came to an end on Friday (Aug 23) with the recovery of the last unaccounted-for body. Who was Shyamala Gopalan? Kamala Harris' influential mother Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic presidential nomination in Chicago Friday (Aug 23) and paid tribute to her Indian-origin mother, Shyamala Gopalan Harris, before a jubilant crowd. India: Assam erupts in protests after minor girl allegedly gangraped in Nagaon A young girl from the Indian state of Assam's Nagaon district was allegedly gangraped on Thursday (August 22) evening while she was on her way home. The alleged incident sparked widespread protests on Friday (August 23) and resulted in an indefinite shutdown of shops and businesses. 'Right to disconnect': Australians will now be free to ignore bosses after work Australians are days away from being able to ignore their bosses outside working hours as the country has passed a new law to handle the work-related stress of employees. Cricketer Shakib Al Hasan charged with alleged murder during Bangladesh unrest Bangladesh star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is among the 147 people charged with the murder of a garment worker during the protests in the country (in early August), per the latest report. Rafiqul Islam, the father of the deceased Mohammed Rubel, filed the complaint against Shakib and others at Dhaka’s Adabor Police Station, an officer at the station confirmed. BTS member Suga appears before police for e-scooter drunk driving K-pop star Suga, a member of the boy band supergroup BTS, appeared before police on Friday for further questioning over a case of drunk driving on an electric scooter.

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Australians are days away from being able to ignore their bosses outside working hours as the country has passed a new law to handle the work-related stress of employees.

The Fair Work Amendment (Right to Disconnect) Act amends the Fair Work Act 2009 and was moved through the Australian&nbsp;parliament in February this year.&nbsp;The law aims to protect employees who refuse to monitor, read or respond to contact from their employers outside work hours.

It will be implemented from August 26.

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However, the "Right to Disconnect Act" allows circumstances where an employee's right to refuse can be deemed "unreasonable" depending on their role, the reason for the contact, and how it is made, along with other factors.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, in France, Germany and other European Union countries, similar laws have already been enacted which allow employees a right to switch off their mobile devices after working hours.&nbsp;

Besides the pros of the new law, it also drew criticism from employer groups who called the legislation rushed and flawed.&nbsp;

<h2>What is "Right to Disconnect" Act?&nbsp;</h2>

The act originates from the recognition that modern technology negates the boundaries between work and personal life. With a remote work culture, employees find themselves engaged in work-related communications beyond their office hours, affecting their personal lives.&nbsp;

Moreover, this practice, which extended during the pandemic, has led to concerns about stress and exertion among workers.&nbsp;

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However, the then Australian Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations Tony Burke, defended the bill during an interview with the country’s public broadcaster, saying, "Some people are now constantly in a situation of getting in trouble if they're not checking their emails... Workers shouldn't be obligated to respond to messages during uncompensated hours."

While speaking to the BBC, Belgium Public Administration Minister Petra De Sutter, said that the current work culture was harming the population.&nbsp;"The result will be stress and burnout, and this is the real disease of today," Sutter added.&nbsp;

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Australians are days away from being able to ignore their bosses outside working hours as the country has passed a new law to handle the work-related stress of employees.

Australians are days away from being able to ignore their bosses outside working hours as the country has passed a new law to handle the work-related stress of employees. The Fair Work Amendment (Right to Disconnect) Act amends the Fair Work Act 2009 and was moved through the Australian parliament in February this year. The law aims to protect employees who refuse to monitor, read or respond to contact from their employers outside work hours. It will be implemented from August 26. Also read | 'Right to ignore': Australia to allow workers to shun calls, texts from bosses after work hours However, the "Right to Disconnect Act" allows circumstances where an employee's right to refuse can be deemed "unreasonable" depending on their role, the reason for the contact, and how it is made, along with other factors. Meanwhile, in France, Germany and other European Union countries, similar laws have already been enacted which allow employees a right to switch off their mobile devices after working hours. Besides the pros of the new law, it also drew criticism from employer groups who called the legislation rushed and flawed. What is "Right to Disconnect" Act? The act originates from the recognition that modern technology negates the boundaries between work and personal life. With a remote work culture, employees find themselves engaged in work-related communications beyond their office hours, affecting their personal lives. Moreover, this practice, which extended during the pandemic, has led to concerns about stress and exertion among workers. Watch: Australia introduces ‘right to disconnect’ laws × However, the then Australian Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations Tony Burke, defended the bill during an interview with the country’s public broadcaster, saying, "Some people are now constantly in a situation of getting in trouble if they're not checking their emails... Workers shouldn't be obligated to respond to messages during uncompensated hours." While speaking to the BBC, Belgium Public Administration Minister Petra De Sutter, said that the current work culture was harming the population. "The result will be stress and burnout, and this is the real disease of today," Sutter added. (With inputs from agencies)

'Right to disconnect': Australians will now be free to ignore bosses after work

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Jake Sullivan, the national security advisor to United States&nbsp;President Joe Biden, will visit China next week, the White House said on Friday (August 23). This visit could be a step to manage the differences&nbsp;and avoid escalating tensions between the two nations.

Sullivan's trip to Beijing, scheduled from August 27 to 29, will be the first by a US national security advisor to China since 2016.

Other high-ranking officials from the Biden administration, such as Secretary of State Antony Blinken, have made visits to Beijing&nbsp;in the last two years. Though Sullivan has engaged in talks with Chinese officials on several occasions, this visit will be his first to China.

According to media reports, this high-profile visit could pave the way for another in-person meeting between Biden and&nbsp; China's&nbsp;President Xi Jinping later this year.&nbsp;

The two leaders met last&nbsp;November in northern California, where they held hours-long discussions. Xi also had lunch and took a walk in the garden with Biden. The meeting was seen as&nbsp;an attempt to stabilise the often tense relationship between the two countries.&nbsp;

This will be Sullivan’s first visit to China in his role as national security advisor. The planned discussions are part of a broader series of diplomatic efforts aimed at bringing stability to US-China relations.

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The talks, expected to cover a wide range of strategic issues, come on the heels of Beijing’s decision to suspend discussions with Washington&nbsp;on nuclear safety and security. In July, China announced it had halted early-stage arms-control talks with Washington.

A senior US official on Friday told reporters that the US president's stance on Beijing&nbsp;remains firm, despite the upcoming visit by his security advisor and emphasised that the Biden administration still views the relationship with China as highly competitive.

“We are committed to making the investments, strengthening our alliances, and taking the common step on tech and national security that we need to take,” the official said.

The official added, “We are committed to managing this competition responsibly, however, and preventing it from veering into conflict.”

The US has been continuously cracking down on American&nbsp;technology transfers to China and has sanctioned many companies and individuals under the same effort.

(With inputs from agencies)

Jake Sullivan, the national security advisor to United States President Joe Biden, will visit China next week, the White House said on Friday (August 23). This visit could be a step to manage the differences and avoid escalating tensions between the two nations.

Jake Sullivan, the national security advisor to United States President Joe Biden, will visit China next week, the White House said on Friday (August 23). This visit could be a step to manage the differences and avoid escalating tensions between the two nations. Sullivan's trip to Beijing, scheduled from August 27 to 29, will be the first by a US national security advisor to China since 2016. Other high-ranking officials from the Biden administration, such as Secretary of State Antony Blinken, have made visits to Beijing in the last two years. Though Sullivan has engaged in talks with Chinese officials on several occasions, this visit will be his first to China. According to media reports, this high-profile visit could pave the way for another in-person meeting between Biden and China's President Xi Jinping later this year. The two leaders met last November in northern California, where they held hours-long discussions. Xi also had lunch and took a walk in the garden with Biden. The meeting was seen as an attempt to stabilise the often tense relationship between the two countries. This will be Sullivan’s first visit to China in his role as national security advisor. The planned discussions are part of a broader series of diplomatic efforts aimed at bringing stability to US-China relations. Also read: PM Modi pushes Zelenskyy for peace talks with Russia during first Kyiv visit The talks, expected to cover a wide range of strategic issues, come on the heels of Beijing’s decision to suspend discussions with Washington on nuclear safety and security. In July, China announced it had halted early-stage arms-control talks with Washington. A senior US official on Friday told reporters that the US president's stance on Beijing remains firm, despite the upcoming visit by his security advisor and emphasised that the Biden administration still views the relationship with China as highly competitive. “We are committed to making the investments, strengthening our alliances, and taking the common step on tech and national security that we need to take,” the official said. The official added, “We are committed to managing this competition responsibly, however, and preventing it from veering into conflict.” The US has been continuously cracking down on American technology transfers to China and has sanctioned many companies and individuals under the same effort. (With inputs from agencies)

US national security advisor Jake Sullivan to visit China: Will it pave the way for a Biden-Xi meeting?

Former US President Donald Trump's interview at the southern border in Arizona ended abruptly due to an ongoing security threat and this was due to a manhunt for a local man who had allegedly made death threats against Trump on social media earlier. The former President ended the interview saying he was in danger and the Secret Service did not want him standing there. Watch in for more details!

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A four-day search operation for missing individuals in the aftermath of the tragic sinking of the superyacht Bayesian off the coast of Sicily came to an end on Friday (Aug 23) with the recovery of the last unaccounted-for body.

The body of 18-year-old Hannah, daughter of British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch, was recovered by the Italian coastguard.

Seven people, including Lynch himself, died in the tragedy that happened Monday (Aug 19) as a pre-dawn storm hit Palermo. Fifteen people survived the tragedy, including Mike Lynch’s wife and the ship’s captain.

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In a statement, a spokesperson for the family said they were devastated by the unfortunate incident. “Their thoughts are with everyone affected by the tragedy. They would like to sincerely thank the Italian coastguard, emergency services and all those who helped in the rescue,” the statement said.

It added, “Their one request now is that their privacy be respected at this time of unspeakable grief.”

<h2>Italian prosecutors exploring manslaughter charges</h2>

Now, Italian prosecutors are exploring manslaughter charges in the yacht sinking tragedy. They are looking into potential human error that may have caused the incident.

Notably, Giovanni Costantino, CEO of the Italian Sea Group, which owns Perini, was earlier quoted as saying by Reuters that “indescribable, unreasonable errors” by crew members may have caused the ship to sink.

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As of now, the government has placed nobody under formal investigation and none of the survivors have&nbsp;released any public statement.

Previously, five passengers who died in the tragedy were recovered on Wednesday and Thursday. The body of chef Recaldo Thomas, the only crew member to have died, was found on Monday.

The tragedy has baffled experts who believe the luxurious yacht should have survived the massive storm and should not have sunk that quickly. Investigators are now expected to ask questions from survivors, crew members and the captain to ascertain what exactly transpired on board. They will hold a press conference on Saturday (Aug 24).

(With inputs from agencies)

A four-day search operation for missing individuals in the aftermath of the tragic sinking of the superyacht Bayesian off the coast of Sicily came to an end on Friday (Aug 23) with the recovery of the last unaccounted-for body.

A four-day search operation for missing individuals in the aftermath of the tragic sinking of the superyacht Bayesian off the coast of Sicily came to an end on Friday (Aug 23) with the recovery of the last unaccounted-for body. The body of 18-year-old Hannah, daughter of British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch, was recovered by the Italian coastguard. Seven people, including Lynch himself, died in the tragedy that happened Monday (Aug 19) as a pre-dawn storm hit Palermo. Fifteen people survived the tragedy, including Mike Lynch’s wife and the ship’s captain. Also read: Sicily yacht sinking: Vessel’s cook declared dead, six still missing; search ops on In a statement, a spokesperson for the family said they were devastated by the unfortunate incident. “Their thoughts are with everyone affected by the tragedy. They would like to sincerely thank the Italian coastguard, emergency services and all those who helped in the rescue,” the statement said. It added, “Their one request now is that their privacy be respected at this time of unspeakable grief.” Italian prosecutors exploring manslaughter charges Now, Italian prosecutors are exploring manslaughter charges in the yacht sinking tragedy. They are looking into potential human error that may have caused the incident. Notably, Giovanni Costantino, CEO of the Italian Sea Group, which owns Perini, was earlier quoted as saying by Reuters that “indescribable, unreasonable errors” by crew members may have caused the ship to sink. Watch: Drought-hit Sicily faces major challenge × As of now, the government has placed nobody under formal investigation and none of the survivors have released any public statement. Previously, five passengers who died in the tragedy were recovered on Wednesday and Thursday. The body of chef Recaldo Thomas, the only crew member to have died, was found on Monday. The tragedy has baffled experts who believe the luxurious yacht should have survived the massive storm and should not have sunk that quickly. Investigators are now expected to ask questions from survivors, crew members and the captain to ascertain what exactly transpired on board. They will hold a press conference on Saturday (Aug 24). (With inputs from agencies)

Sicily yacht tragedy: Last missing person recovered, authorities exploring manslaughter charges

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his one-day visit to war-torn Ukraine on Friday (Aug 23). This is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Ukraine since its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Modi's visit also comes as the war between Russia and Ukraine rages on.

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The NATO air base in the German town of Geilenkirchen remained at high alert on Friday, a spokesperson said, after the security level was raised overnight "based on intelligence information indicating a potential threat".

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A federal court in Australia on Friday (Aug 23) ruled in favour of a transgender woman who was booted out of a women-only app, in a landmark case that looked into the crucial question of who is a woman. The judge ordered the Giggle app and its founder to pay $10,000 for gender discrimination suffered by Roxanne Tickle.&nbsp;

"The indirect discrimination cases succeeded because Ms Tickle was excluded from the use of the Giggle app because she did not look sufficiently female according to the respondents," Justice Robert Bromwich said in the ruling.&nbsp;

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"The acceptance that Ms Tickle is correctly described as a woman, reinforcing her gender-identity status for the purposes of this proceeding, and therefore for the purposes of bringing her present claim of gender identity discrimination, is legally unimpeachable," said the judge.

<h2>What is the Roxanne Tickle case?</h2>

Roxanne Tickle, who was born a man and identifies as a woman, was initially allowed to join the Giggle for Girls app, advertised as a safe space for women to communicate with other women. But she was blocked and her membership, given in February 2021, was revoked in September 2021. A long legal battle followed, during the course of which Giggle founder Sall Grover referred to Tickle as a man in court,&nbsp;social media posts and even during&nbsp;media appearances.

Tickle told the court that she had undergone gender-affirming surgery and hormone treatments, identified as a woman to family, friends and employers, and used women's change rooms and shops, SBS News reported. She also had a birth certificate listing her as female.

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The judge ruled that Tickle's ban amounted to "unlawful discrimination."

After the ruling, Tickle told reporters that it showed all women are protected from discrimination, adding,&nbsp;"I brought my case to show trans people that you can be brave and that you can stand up for yourself."

She said the last three years of her life were lost due to the case, adding, "I know that I can now get on with the rest of my life ... and put all of this horribleness behind me."

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"A small group of people have taken it upon themselves to declare that I am not who I know I am, and they have set about making my life miserable," Tickle said, adding, "This case, and the unlawful and discriminatory exclusion from the Giggle app, has stolen the last three years of my life."

"I've been bursting into tears at different moments because I knew soon this would all be over," she said.

<h2>Why is the 'who is a woman' case in Australia significant?</h2>

This is the first time that an Australian court entered into the debate on discrimination based on gender identity and the fundamental question of who is a woman.

In the judgement,&nbsp;Justice Bromwich said the defendants "considered sex to mean the sex of a person at birth, which they consider to be unchangeable," Australia Broadcasting Corporation said in a report.

"These arguments failed because the view propounded by the respondents conflicted with a long history of cases decided by courts going back over 30 years. Those cases establish that in its ordinary meaning, sex is changeable," he ruled.

Speaking after the hearing, which had seen heated exchanges, Giggle app founder Sall Grover said, "Unfortunately it is the judgement we anticipated and the fight for women's rights in Australia continues."

Grover was accused during the case of misgendering Tickle as a man in media interviews and social media posts to her 93,000 online followers, SBS reported.

(With inputs from agencies)

A federal court in Australia on Friday (Aug 23) ruled in favour of a transgender woman who was booted out of a women-only app, in a landmark case that looked into the crucial question of who is a woman.

A federal court in Australia on Friday (Aug 23) ruled in favour of a transgender woman who was booted out of a women-only app, in a landmark case that looked into the crucial question of who is a woman. The judge ordered the Giggle app and its founder to pay $10,000 for gender discrimination suffered by Roxanne Tickle. "The indirect discrimination cases succeeded because Ms Tickle was excluded from the use of the Giggle app because she did not look sufficiently female according to the respondents," Justice Robert Bromwich said in the ruling. Also read: Musk’s trans daughter retorts back after he calls her 'dead', says Tesla owner was 'cold, cruel' "The acceptance that Ms Tickle is correctly described as a woman, reinforcing her gender-identity status for the purposes of this proceeding, and therefore for the purposes of bringing her present claim of gender identity discrimination, is legally unimpeachable," said the judge. What is the Roxanne Tickle case? Roxanne Tickle, who was born a man and identifies as a woman, was initially allowed to join the Giggle for Girls app, advertised as a safe space for women to communicate with other women. But she was blocked and her membership, given in February 2021, was revoked in September 2021. A long legal battle followed, during the course of which Giggle founder Sall Grover referred to Tickle as a man in court, social media posts and even during media appearances. Tickle told the court that she had undergone gender-affirming surgery and hormone treatments, identified as a woman to family, friends and employers, and used women's change rooms and shops, SBS News reported. She also had a birth certificate listing her as female. Also read: Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner's daughter comes out as trans at grandfather's memorial service The judge ruled that Tickle's ban amounted to "unlawful discrimination." After the ruling, Tickle told reporters that it showed all women are protected from discrimination, adding, "I brought my case to show trans people that you can be brave and that you can stand up for yourself." She said the last three years of her life were lost due to the case, adding, "I know that I can now get on with the rest of my life ... and put all of this horribleness behind me." Watch: US House passes bill banning transgender students from women's sports × "A small group of people have taken it upon themselves to declare that I am not who I know I am, and they have set about making my life miserable," Tickle said, adding, "This case, and the unlawful and discriminatory exclusion from the Giggle app, has stolen the last three years of my life." "I've been bursting into tears at different moments because I knew soon this would all be over," she said. Why is the 'who is a woman' case in Australia significant? This is the first time that an Australian court entered into the debate on discrimination based on gender identity and the fundamental question of who is a woman. In the judgement, Justice Bromwich said the defendants "considered sex to mean the sex of a person at birth, which they consider to be unchangeable," Australia Broadcasting Corporation said in a report. "These arguments failed because the view propounded by the respondents conflicted with a long history of cases decided by courts going back over 30 years. Those cases establish that in its ordinary meaning, sex is changeable," he ruled. Speaking after the hearing, which had seen heated exchanges, Giggle app founder Sall Grover said, "Unfortunately it is the judgement we anticipated and the fight for women's rights in Australia continues." Grover was accused during the case of misgendering Tickle as a man in media interviews and social media posts to her 93,000 online followers, SBS reported. (With inputs from agencies)

Roxanne Tickle wins landmark 'who is a woman' case in Australia after being booted out of app

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A volcano has erupted in Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula, spewing hot lava, toxic gases and ash into the air, amid fears that this could be the start of another long period of volcanic activity in the Nordic country.&nbsp;

This is the sixth eruption since last December in&nbsp;Reykjanes, which is&nbsp;known for frequent volcanic activity.

“A volcanic eruption has begun. A fissure has opened east of Sylingarfell,” the Icelandic meteorological office (IMO) said in a statement, adding that the eruption had started at 9.26pm local time on Thursday (Aug 22) after a series of earthquakes.

The length of the eruptive fissure was nearly 3.9 km, according to IMO. "The lava flow continues both to the east and west towards Grindavíkurvegur. No lava flow is observed to the south towards Grindavík," it said in an update.

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Eruption of the&nbsp;volcano, located in south-western Iceland, led to the evacuation of the fishing village of Grindavik.

“Considerable seismic activity” was taking place at the northern end of the fissure, the IMO said, including a 4.0-magnitude earthquake. 
 
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Reykjanes peninsula is prone to volcanic activity, often leading to evacuation of its population of 30,000. 
 
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The last major volcanic activity in Iceland lasted till June 22, after an eruption that lasted 24 days.

Scientists are warning that the Reykjanes could face repeated events for decades or even centuries, The Guardian said in a report.

There were nine eruptions on the peninsula since 2021 after geological systems that had been dormant for 800 years were reactivated.

The IMO had warned for weeks that another eruption was likely.

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It said the seismic activity indicated a buildup of pressure to magma accumulation under Svartsengi.

Svartsengi has a power plant that supplies&nbsp;electricity and water to the peninsula. The power plant, which has been evacuated last December and is operated remotely, is safe and air and land travel is unaffected in the area as of now. 
 
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A volcano has erupted in Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula, spewing hot lava, toxic gases and ash into the air, amid fears that this could be the start of another long period of volcanic activity in the Nordic country.

A volcano has erupted in Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula, spewing hot lava, toxic gases and ash into the air, amid fears that this could be the start of another long period of volcanic activity in the Nordic country. This is the sixth eruption since last December in Reykjanes, which is known for frequent volcanic activity. “A volcanic eruption has begun. A fissure has opened east of Sylingarfell,” the Icelandic meteorological office (IMO) said in a statement, adding that the eruption had started at 9.26pm local time on Thursday (Aug 22) after a series of earthquakes. The length of the eruptive fissure was nearly 3.9 km, according to IMO. "The lava flow continues both to the east and west towards Grindavíkurvegur. No lava flow is observed to the south towards Grindavík," it said in an update. Watch: Iceland volcano still pouring out fountains of lava × Eruption of the volcano, located in south-western Iceland, led to the evacuation of the fishing village of Grindavik. “Considerable seismic activity” was taking place at the northern end of the fissure, the IMO said, including a 4.0-magnitude earthquake. Also read: Volcanic eruptions on Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula could continue for decades: Study Reykjanes peninsula is prone to volcanic activity, often leading to evacuation of its population of 30,000. Videos and images posted on social media showed the magnitude of the eruption. ❗️🌋🇮🇸 - The Sundhnúkur volcano in Grindavík, southwest of Iceland, erupted, the entire area was evacuated and a state of emergency was declared. The fault from which the magma flows reaches almost 4 kilometers. However, scientists believe that the peak of the eruption will… pic.twitter.com/dDpG86pMCc — 🔥🗞The Informant (@theinformant_x) August 23, 2024 × ❗️🌋🇮🇸 - On Thursday, a volcano in southwest Iceland erupted, releasing lava and smoke into the air—marking the sixth eruption since December. The event took place on the Reykjanes peninsula, just south of Reykjavik, where magma had been steadily accumulating. The region, home… pic.twitter.com/zUsdPfkudk — 🔥🗞The Informant (@theinformant_x) August 22, 2024 × The last major volcanic activity in Iceland lasted till June 22, after an eruption that lasted 24 days. Scientists are warning that the Reykjanes could face repeated events for decades or even centuries, The Guardian said in a report. There were nine eruptions on the peninsula since 2021 after geological systems that had been dormant for 800 years were reactivated. The IMO had warned for weeks that another eruption was likely. Also read: Iceland volcano eruption releases gigantic toxic gas cloud flying towards Europe It said the seismic activity indicated a buildup of pressure to magma accumulation under Svartsengi. Svartsengi has a power plant that supplies electricity and water to the peninsula. The power plant, which has been evacuated last December and is operated remotely, is safe and air and land travel is unaffected in the area as of now. (With inputs from agencies)

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Divers returned to the sea off Sicily Friday in search of UK tycoon Mike Lynch's teenage daughter, the last person missing after his family's luxury yacht sank, killing the businessman and five others.&nbsp;

Italy's fire service said dives resumed in the early hours, continuing days of complex operations to recover bodies after the superyacht sank during a sudden storm before dawn on Monday.

"The long and delicate search operations for the last missing person continue," the service said on social media Friday.&nbsp;

Lynch, a celebrated tech entrepreneur and investor, had invited friends and family onto the sailing boat Bayesian to celebrate his recent acquittal in a massive US fraud case.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sicily-yacht-sinking-timeline-of-events-that-led-to-the-disaster-search-for-missing-continues-751967">Also read |&nbsp;Sicily yacht sinking: Timeline of events that led to the disaster; search for missing continues</a>

But as the 56-metre (185-feet) British-flagged yacht was anchored off Porticello, near Palermo, it was struck by a waterspout -- akin to a mini-tornado.&nbsp;

It sank within minutes.

<h2>Heartbroken</h2>

Fifteen people were rescued, but one body, believed to be of the yacht's chef, was found a few hours later.&nbsp;

Six people, including Lynch and his daughter Hannah, were reportedly missing.

The 18-year-old had just finished her end of school exams and had a place to study English literature at Oxford University, according to UK media reports.

Friends of the teenager said she was kind and clever, as well as a staunch feminist, according to The Times newspaper.

Italian authorities launched a major search operation involving specialist divers, boats from several emergency services and helicopters.

The bodies of Lynch's lawyer Christopher Morvillo and his wife Neda, and Jonathan Bloomer, the chair of Morgan Stanley International, and his wife Judy, were recovered on Wednesday.

Lynch's body was pulled up a day later.

Movillo's firm Clifford Chance paid tribute to the lawyer and his wife, saying all were "heartbroken at the tragic passing... and still coming to terms with this terrible loss".

The Bloomer family described their "unimaginable grief", saying Jonathan and Judy had been together for five decades.&nbsp;

"Our only comfort is that they are still together now," the family said.

Many questions remain about why the yacht sank, and so quickly, when other boats nearby were unaffected.&nbsp;

On Thursday the head of the company which built the boat said the tragedy could have been avoided.

"Everything that was done reveals a very long summation of errors," said Giovanni Costantino, head of the Italian Sea Group, which includes the Perini Navi company that built Bayesian in 2008.&nbsp;

<h2>Bad weather forecast&nbsp;</h2>

He told Italy's Corriere della Sera newspaper that bad weather was forecast and all the passengers should have been gathered at a pre-arranged assembly point, with all the doors and hatches closed.

"Instead it took on water with the guests still in the cabin. They ended up in a trap, those poor people ended up like mice in a trap," he said.

Lynch, 59, was acquitted on all charges in a San Francisco court in June after he was accused of an $11 billion fraud linked to the sale of his software firm Autonomy to Hewlett-Packard.

The Bayesian, owned by his family, boasted a 75-metre mast, the tallest aluminium sailing mast in the world, according to the Charter World website.

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Raising it would likely cost some 15 million euros and take "six to eight weeks", according to the salvage engineer who led the operation to recover the Costa Concordia cruise ship, which sank off Italy in 2012.

To recover the yacht, the mast could be removed on the seabed but the boat would be lifted up whole using a giant crane and a team of 40 specialist divers, South African Nick Sloane told the Repubblica daily.

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Divers returned to the sea off Sicily Friday in search of UK tycoon Mike Lynch's teenage daughter, the last person missing after his family's luxury yacht sank, killing the businessman and five others.

Divers returned to the sea off Sicily Friday in search of UK tycoon Mike Lynch's teenage daughter, the last person missing after his family's luxury yacht sank, killing the businessman and five others. Italy's fire service said dives resumed in the early hours, continuing days of complex operations to recover bodies after the superyacht sank during a sudden storm before dawn on Monday. "The long and delicate search operations for the last missing person continue," the service said on social media Friday. Lynch, a celebrated tech entrepreneur and investor, had invited friends and family onto the sailing boat Bayesian to celebrate his recent acquittal in a massive US fraud case. Also read | Sicily yacht sinking: Timeline of events that led to the disaster; search for missing continues But as the 56-metre (185-feet) British-flagged yacht was anchored off Porticello, near Palermo, it was struck by a waterspout -- akin to a mini-tornado. It sank within minutes. Heartbroken Fifteen people were rescued, but one body, believed to be of the yacht's chef, was found a few hours later. Six people, including Lynch and his daughter Hannah, were reportedly missing. The 18-year-old had just finished her end of school exams and had a place to study English literature at Oxford University, according to UK media reports. Friends of the teenager said she was kind and clever, as well as a staunch feminist, according to The Times newspaper. Italian authorities launched a major search operation involving specialist divers, boats from several emergency services and helicopters. The bodies of Lynch's lawyer Christopher Morvillo and his wife Neda, and Jonathan Bloomer, the chair of Morgan Stanley International, and his wife Judy, were recovered on Wednesday. Lynch's body was pulled up a day later. Movillo's firm Clifford Chance paid tribute to the lawyer and his wife, saying all were "heartbroken at the tragic passing... and still coming to terms with this terrible loss". The Bloomer family described their "unimaginable grief", saying Jonathan and Judy had been together for five decades. "Our only comfort is that they are still together now," the family said. Many questions remain about why the yacht sank, and so quickly, when other boats nearby were unaffected. On Thursday the head of the company which built the boat said the tragedy could have been avoided. "Everything that was done reveals a very long summation of errors," said Giovanni Costantino, head of the Italian Sea Group, which includes the Perini Navi company that built Bayesian in 2008. Bad weather forecast He told Italy's Corriere della Sera newspaper that bad weather was forecast and all the passengers should have been gathered at a pre-arranged assembly point, with all the doors and hatches closed. "Instead it took on water with the guests still in the cabin. They ended up in a trap, those poor people ended up like mice in a trap," he said. Lynch, 59, was acquitted on all charges in a San Francisco court in June after he was accused of an $11 billion fraud linked to the sale of his software firm Autonomy to Hewlett-Packard. The Bayesian, owned by his family, boasted a 75-metre mast, the tallest aluminium sailing mast in the world, according to the Charter World website. Watch | Superyacht Disaster: Did the boat sink because of its size? × Raising it would likely cost some 15 million euros and take "six to eight weeks", according to the salvage engineer who led the operation to recover the Costa Concordia cruise ship, which sank off Italy in 2012. To recover the yacht, the mast could be removed on the seabed but the boat would be lifted up whole using a giant crane and a team of 40 specialist divers, South African Nick Sloane told the Repubblica daily. 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.

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