Huge great white spotted traveling up US and Canada as shark sightings surge
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Huge great white spotted traveling up US and Canada as shark sightings surge

Contender, largest tagged male great white, heading north as overheating oceans alter range of several shark speciesThe largest tagged male great white shark in the Atlantic Ocean has been identified traveling up the US and Canada coastline amid a surge in sightings of sharks that are increasingly shifting their movement patterns due to the overheating of the oceans.The great white shark, named Co...

China signals buildout of nuclear missile silos for ‘strategic trump cards’
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China signals buildout of nuclear missile silos for ‘strategic trump cards’

China has given a rare acknowledgement that it has built more nuclear missile silos in recent years, with state television airing a documentary on the construction programme. In an interview with state broadcaster CCTV, Cui Daohu, an officer with a PLA Rocket Force engineering unit, described his contribution to building the missile positions that he called China’s “strategic trump cards”, saying ...

Pakistan, Bangladesh face economic squeeze as US-Iran crisis widens

Pakistan, Bangladesh face economic squeeze as US-Iran crisis widens

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Pakistan and Bangladesh are entering the latest phase of the US-Iran conflict with thinner cushions than many Asian economies, raising the risk that another oil shock could quickly spill into higher food, transport and electricity costs for millions of people, analysts have said. Both economies rely heavily on imported fuel, leaving them particularly vulnerable to any prolonged spike in oil and di...

At least 34 people die as thousands cross to Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco

At least 34 people die as thousands cross to Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco

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Some drowned and others got caught up in crush, official says, as incident prompts criticism by other EU nationsEurope live – latest updatesAt least 34 people have died trying to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta after more than 40,000 migrants entered the tiny territory from Morocco in a matter of hours, triggering a political crisis for the Madrid government and unleashing a barrage of criticis...

Archbishop of Canterbury vows to support £100m pledge helping communities affected by enslavement

Archbishop of Canterbury vows to support £100m pledge helping communities affected by enslavement

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During her first visit to Ghana, Dame Sarah Mullally expressed regret and said the controversial fund symbolises the Christian belief in repentanceAt a former British castle where thousands of enslaved Africans were held before being shipped across the Atlantic, the archbishop of Canterbury expressed “lament” for the Church of England’s involvement in transatlantic chattel slavery and reaffirmed h...

Construction of Chinese ‘super-embassy’ to go ahead after High Court upholds planning decision – UK politics live

Construction of Chinese ‘super-embassy’ to go ahead after High Court upholds planning decision – UK politics live

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A challenge against the decision to grant planning permission was dismissedThe construction of a new Chinese “super-embassy” in London, which is set to be built near the Tower of London, can go ahead after a high court challenge against the decision to grant planning permission was dismissed, PA Media is reporting.The Royal Mint Court Residents’ Association (RMCRA) brought legal action against the...

Quote of the day by Banksy: ‘People forget that invisibility is a superpower,’ and why choosing what not to share is a form of freedom

Quote of the day by Banksy: ‘People forget that invisibility is a superpower,’ and why choosing what not to share is a form of freedom

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Banksy's quote highlights privacy as a superpower in today's world. Modern culture increasingly values visibility over personal discretion and control. The artist's anonymity allows their impactful art to speak for itself. This perspective challenges the notion that constant sharing equates to success or validation. Choosing what remains private offers a powerful form of personal independence.

Flagstar 2021 data breach victims can claim up to $25,000 before August 11

Flagstar 2021 data breach victims can claim up to $25,000 before August 11

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Flagstar Bank has agreed to pay $31.5 million to settle a class action lawsuit over two cyberattacks in 2021 that exposed the personal information of more than 2.1 million customers. Eligible customers could receive payments ranging from about $60 to as much as $25,000, depending on their claims, if they submit the required forms by August 11, 2026.

UK singer Boy George pulls out of London musical after pro-Israel song backlash

UK singer Boy George pulls out of London musical after pro-Israel song backlash

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British singer Boy George has pulled out of a West End production of the musical Jesus Christ Superstar after facing a backlash for releasing a pro-Israel song, We Will Dance Again. The 65-year-old musician “will no longer be appearing in Jesus Christ Superstar at the London Palladium”, his manager Paul Kemsley said on social media. The singer, whose real name is George Alan O’Dowd, rose to fame i...

Meet Alexander Zanders: The founder revolutionising Africa's 'unbankable' farmers into a $100 billion opportunity with just a credit assessment

Meet Alexander Zanders: The founder revolutionising Africa's 'unbankable' farmers into a $100 billion opportunity with just a credit assessment

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UfarmX is revolutionizing the agricultural finance landscape in Africa by establishing a robust, data-driven credit system for farmers. Founded by Alexander Zanders, the company seeks to bridge the crucial financing gap faced by millions of farmers. Already, UfarmX has successfully assessed thousands of farmers, enabling meaningful commerce, and is changing how agricultural investments are perceiv...