Price of olive oil expected to rise again as European crops feel the heat
The Guardian •

Price of olive oil expected to rise again as European crops feel the heat

Farmers warn impact of high temperatures, drought and wildfires on range of foodstuffs means costs will increaseFarmers across Europe are warning of a slump in food production and rising prices as crops from maize to salads suffer as a result of extreme heat, drought and wildfires.Olive groves have also been hit as the climate crisis drives temperatures across the continent to fresh record highs, ...

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ライオン3頭が死ぬ 熱中症の疑い 多摩動物公園

東京 日野市の多摩動物公園で飼育していた複数のライオンが先月中旬以降、相次いで体調不良を起こし、このうち3頭が死んだことが分かりました。死んだライオンはいずれも全身の脱水や多臓器不全が確認され、園は、厳しい暑さによる熱中症の疑いがあるとみて、詳しく調べています。

'Long history of unlawful violence': Global watchdogs condemn Pakistan's crackdown in PoK

'Long history of unlawful violence': Global watchdogs condemn Pakistan's crackdown in PoK

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International oversight bodies are sounding the alarm over growing violence and restrictions on media freedom during elections. Amnesty International has documented harsh actions against protesters in PoK's Rawalakot, and the Committee to Protect Journalists has identified worsening conditions for reporters. Alarmingly, two independent journalists are reportedly missing after being abducted from t...

北陸と東北が梅雨明け 気象庁発表 熱中症対策の徹底を

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気象庁は、4日午前、北陸と東北南部、東北北部が「梅雨明けしたとみられる」と発表しました。すべての地域で梅雨明けしたことになりますが、福岡県では39度の危険な暑さが予想されているほか、熊本地震の被災地でも猛烈な暑さが予想されています。引き続き、熱中症への対策を徹底してください。

横浜 青葉区 東急電鉄の列車とトラック接触か

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4日午前11時すぎ、横浜市青葉区で東急電鉄の「こどもの国線」を走行中の列車がトラックと接触する事故がありました。警察によりますとトラックの運転手が、けがをしていますが、意識はあるということです。

Russia says Ukrainian drone attack kills 7 at Black Sea resort beach

Russia says Ukrainian drone attack kills 7 at Black Sea resort beach

SCMP •

Russia said on Monday that seven people, including three children, had been killed and 40 injured at its Black Sea holiday resort of Gelendzhik in what it said was a deliberate Ukrainian drone attack on civilians. There was no immediate comment from Ukraine, which like Russia, ‌says it does not deliberately target civilians in the full-scale war which Moscow launched in 2022. Social media videos, ...

防衛白書「新しい戦い方」に対応 防衛関係の産業基盤を強化

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ことしの防衛白書はAIやドローンを活用した「新しい戦い方」に対応するため、防衛関係の生産・技術基盤を強化する重要性を強調しています。また、中国については、軍事力の質と量を急速に強化しており、日本と国際社会の深刻な懸念事項だと指摘しています。

Middle East live: Qatar accuses Israel of 'derailing' Gaza peace plan

Middle East live: Qatar accuses Israel of 'derailing' Gaza peace plan

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Mediator Qatar blamed Israel on Tuesday for delays in implementing a Gaza peace plan, after US President Donald Trump said militant group Hamas had agreed to disarm, as Israel refuses to leave the territory. The increase in Israeli strikes on the besieged Palestinian territory is an attempt to "derail" peace efforts, according to the Qatari foreign ministry. Follow our liveblog for the latest upda...

Middle East live: Cargo ship hit by 'unknown projectile' in Strait of Hormuz

Middle East live: Cargo ship hit by 'unknown projectile' in Strait of Hormuz

France 24 •

Early Tuesday, Britain's maritime security agency UKMTO said that a cargo vessel was struck by an "unknown projectile" in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman. US President Donald Trump said Monday that negotiations with Iran were ongoing despite Tehran's denials and the Islamic Republic was facing a "last chance before decapitation". Follow our liveblog for the latest updates. 

Middle East live: Cargo ship hit by 'unknown projectile" in Strait of Hormuz

Middle East live: Cargo ship hit by 'unknown projectile" in Strait of Hormuz

France 24 •

Early Tuesday, Britain's maritime security agency UKMTO said that a cargo vessel was struck by an "unknown projectile" in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman. US President Donald Trump said Monday that negotiations with Iran were ongoing despite Tehran's denials and the Islamic Republic was facing a 'last chance before decapitation.' Follow our liveblog for the latest updates. 

FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX 7 after years of delays

FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX 7 after years of delays

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US regulators approved Boeing's smallest 737 MAX jet more than eight years after its maiden flight, clearing the way for deliveries after a certification process prolonged by safety reforms following the model's two fatal crashes.

Australia news live: St Kilda may lose hundreds of little penguins to bird flu; corruption inquiry told of $50,000 branch stacking scheme

Australia news live: St Kilda may lose hundreds of little penguins to bird flu; corruption inquiry told of $50,000 branch stacking scheme

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Follow today’s news live.Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMurray Watt, the federal environment minister, was asked earlier about former rugby league star Luke Bateman’s testimony before a parliamentary inquiry on gambling reform.Bateman alleged betting company promoters supplied him with cocaine and alcohol, also alleging he attended private Gold Coast events hosted by ga...

Can a tech titan ace a test to fix India’s crisis-hit education system?

Can a tech titan ace a test to fix India’s crisis-hit education system?

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India’s tech titan Nandan Nilekani faces an uphill battle overhauling the country’s education system amid exam scandals, student protests and rising youth unemployment. Nilekani, co-founder of technology behemoth Infosys, was appointed head of a national task force for exam reforms following widespread anger and controversies over alleged paper leaks involving the competitive exam for aspiring doc...

Sportsbet and Tabcorp deny allegations they sourced drugs and sex workers to encourage VIP clients to bet more

Sportsbet and Tabcorp deny allegations they sourced drugs and sex workers to encourage VIP clients to bet more

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Betting firms respond to claims made by anti-gambling campaigners Tim Costello and Luke Bateman at parliamentary inquiryBetting giants Sportsbet and Tabcorp say there is no evidence to substantiate allegations that account managers sourced drugs and sex workers to incentivise vulnerable people to bet more, calling for information about the claims to be provided to regulators.Anti-gambling campaign...

“今回の熊本地震 特に暑さ対策が重要” 現地に派遣のDMAT医師

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今回の熊本地震で、DMAT=災害派遣医療チームとして今月2日まで熊本県に派遣された医師が、NHKの取材に応じました。被災地では断水が続き、連日、透析患者を別の病院に移送しているなどとしたうえで、10年前の熊本地震と比べて特に「暑さ」対策が重要だと訴えました。