Infantino under growing pressure after FIFA scraps World Cup investor proposal
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Infantino under growing pressure after FIFA scraps World Cup investor proposal

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is under pressure after abandoning plans to sell a stake in the World Cup to private ​investors. Infantino’s plans fell apart after UEFA’s 55-member nations agreed to boycott the World Cup and all other FIFA competitions. CONCACAF and the Asian Football Confederation also said they opposed the plan. 

Scientists survey Mount Ararat glacier to recover its first ice core
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Scientists survey Mount Ararat glacier to recover its first ice core

A German-Turkish research team has completed the first scientific survey of the glacier on Mount Ararat, Turkey's highest peak, to study its potential as a record of climate and human history. Scientists mapped the shrinking ice cap to identify the best site for drilling the mountain's first ice core, hoping it will reveal thousands of years of environmental and archaeological information before m...

Ukraine targets Wildberries again as Russia hits Kharkiv publishing house

Ukraine targets Wildberries again as Russia hits Kharkiv publishing house

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A Ukrainian overnight strike targeted a warehouse run by Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries, east of Moscow, the company and local authorities reported Monday, as Kyiv's campaign ​against ‌the e-commerce giant intensified. Meanwhile, Russian strikes on a warehouse in Ukraine's Kharkiv region over the weekend destroyed eight million books.

Thai justice system under fire after freed criminal confesses to killing 5

Thai justice system under fire after freed criminal confesses to killing 5

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In Thailand, the murders of five people – two young Russians and a Thai family of three – allegedly masterminded by a repeat offender just weeks after his release from jail, have stirred criticism of the justice system and raised questions over public protection from violent criminals. The bodies of Russian nationals Diana and Roman Nazimov were found in a shallow grave on Friday in a forested pat...

Raji Doshi, 12, designed an algae system to reduce ocean acidity; now eyes $25,000 science prize

Raji Doshi, 12, designed an algae system to reduce ocean acidity; now eyes $25,000 science prize

Times of India •

A young student from Connecticut is a finalist in a science competition for her innovative project. Her project proposes using algae and natural calcium buffers to reduce ocean acidification. This innovative idea could help protect vulnerable marine organisms from acidic conditions. She is competing for a substantial grand prize and valuable scientific mentorship. Her work highlights the signi...

Pacific trend raised US Southwest wildfire area 22%, cut Australia’s 19%

Pacific trend raised US Southwest wildfire area 22%, cut Australia’s 19%

Times of India •

A Pacific Ocean warming trend has impacted wildfire conditions globally. This pattern amplified fire risks in the southwestern United States significantly. Conversely, it eased fire conditions in eastern Australia during the study. Researchers analyzed decades of wildfire and climate data for these findings. Understanding these ocean-climate links can improve future wildfire forecasts.

熊本市で初の酷暑日 被災地 日中は屋外での作業は控えて

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7月28日に最大震度7の非常に激しい揺れを観測した熊本県では、地震活動が活発になっているほか、熊本市で日中の最高気温が40度を超えて初の酷暑日になりました。気象庁は引き続き最大震度7程度の揺れに注意するとともに、3日は自宅の片づけなど屋外での作業は控え、できるかぎりの熱中症対策をするよう呼びかけています。

Nearly 81 years after Hiroshima, scientists discover a hidden metal alloy created by the atomic bomb blast

Nearly 81 years after Hiroshima, scientists discover a hidden metal alloy created by the atomic bomb blast

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Scientists found a new metallic alloy in Hiroshima shoreline sand. This alloy formed from extreme heat and rapid cooling during the 1945 atomic blast. Researchers identified its unique chemical makeup and crystal structure in microscopic particles. The discovery offers insights into matter behavior under extreme conditions. This finding could inspire future materials science research and nucle...

China is working towards 100% renewable power at its Antarctic bases by 2035

China is working towards 100% renewable power at its Antarctic bases by 2035

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Scientists in Antarctica have to deal with extreme cold, wind and months of total darkness while they carry out their research. Inland, the temperature can plummet below minus 80 degrees Celsius (minus 112 degrees Fahrenheit) during winter, while wind speeds of over 100km/h (62mph) – and even over 200km/h – can be experienced for days at a time. While diesel has long been the main energy source fo...

Honeymooning Chinese policeman and wife save family of 5 from teetering car on slope edge

Honeymooning Chinese policeman and wife save family of 5 from teetering car on slope edge

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A policeman from eastern China and his wife saved a family of five from a crashed car dangling over a steep slope during their honeymoon, earning widespread praise for their bravery. The 28-year-old civil policeman from Jiangsu province, Fan Kaiyue, and his wife, social worker Gu Jianing, were enjoying their honeymoon on the southern Chinese island province of Hainan. On July 20, while travelling ...

Morocco blames Ceuta migrant rush on 'misleading information' on social media

Morocco blames Ceuta migrant rush on 'misleading information' on social media

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Morocco on Sunday said 11 people died trying to reach Spain's North African exclave of Ceuta this week as the country's interior ministry blamed the sudden surge on the "spread of misleading information" on social media. Morocco’s figure is significantly lower than the death toll issued by Spain, which says at least 72 people died.