Archaeologists discovered Spain's oldest known Roman library inside a villa in Córdoba
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Archaeologists discovered Spain's oldest known Roman library inside a villa in Córdoba

Archaeologists identified a room at Fuente Álamo as the oldest Roman library. This space was previously thought to be a shrine to the god Mithras. The library's architecture matches known Roman library designs and is the westernmost in the empire. Its discovery highlights the cultural ambitions of its wealthy owner. This finding offers a unique glimpse into Roman intellectual life in Baetica.

European football vows to boycott World Cups if FIFA brings in private investors
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European football vows to boycott World Cups if FIFA brings in private investors

Europe's football associations have voted to boycott the next World Cup following the announcement by FIFA to seek private investment for the tournament. FIFA is currently offering 40 million dollars to each country that backs its project. Associations across the world have said that they weren't aware of any of the plans for the not-for-profit organisation to seek private investment.

At least 18 die as 49,000 people cross to Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco

At least 18 die as 49,000 people cross to Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco

The Guardian •

Some drowned and others caught up in crush, official says, as incident prompts criticism of Spain from France and ItalyAt least 18 people have died trying to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta after around 49,000 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 criticism from other EU countrie...

14-year-old Montana boy uses Rodeo Lasso to save drowning man on camping trip

14-year-old Montana boy uses Rodeo Lasso to save drowning man on camping trip

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A family camping trip in Montana turned into a dramatic rescue when 14-year-old Jory Thomas used his rodeo lasso skills to save a man from the fast-moving Yellowstone River. After a raft and paddleboard crashed into a bridge pillar, one person was swept downstream. Jory roped the man on his first attempt and pulled him safely to shore before emergency responders arrived.

U.S. avocado imports cut chemical use, reduce nitrogen pollution by 10%

U.S. avocado imports cut chemical use, reduce nitrogen pollution by 10%

Times of India •

New United States import rules for Mexican avocados prompted growers to reduce chemical use. This change significantly lowered nitrogen pollution in nearby Mexican waterways. Stricter inspections and phytosanitary certificates encouraged more careful pest management practices. The market access incentivized cleaner production methods without halting trade. This demonstrates how trade policies can ...

How did climate change fuel the wildfires ravaging Europe this summer?

How did climate change fuel the wildfires ravaging Europe this summer?

France 24 •

A new study by researchers from the World Weather Attribution has found that human-induced climate change played a significant role in the wildfires that have gripped France and Spain in the past week. The hot and dry conditions brought about by climate change made the fires twice as likely in France and 20 times as likely in Spain the scientists found.

‘A living neighbour’: Singapore residents fight to save Maju forest as clearance looms

‘A living neighbour’: Singapore residents fight to save Maju forest as clearance looms

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Singaporean Jo Teoh has spent over three decades waking up to birdsong, the rustle of leaves as macaques jump through trees, and the lingering smell of damp earth. Much of her time living in the western estate of Sunset Way revolves around the adjacent forest, where she and her family watch hornbills glide over the canopy. “The neighbourhood lives with the forest,” said the media producer, 68. “It...

France's southwest faces 'optimistic day' as half of evacuees return home

France's southwest faces 'optimistic day' as half of evacuees return home

France 24 •

Over half of the people evacuated from France's southwest due to massive wildfires were allowed to return to their homes. French firefighters have been battling a massive wildfire west of Bordeaux, which forced the evacuation of 220,000 people. It destroyed more than 200 homes, burned through 42,000 hectares and killed two firemen. FRANCE 24's Carys Garland is on the ground and tells us more

Hamas agrees to disarm under Trump plan, but no word yet from Israel

Hamas agrees to disarm under Trump plan, but no word yet from Israel

France 24 •

Could this be the deal that finally disarms Hamas? US president Donald Trump is confident that it is, announcing the complete disarmament of all armed groups in the Gaza strip. Hamas officials meanwhile told the AFP that they'd reached an agreement on weapons, as well as on the withdrawal of Israeli troops. But announcing it is the easy part, and there's no official word yet from Israel.

'It took me two hours': 40,000 migrants swim from Morocco into Spain's Ceuta

'It took me two hours': 40,000 migrants swim from Morocco into Spain's Ceuta

France 24 •

Nine people have died by crossing over from Morocco to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, this according to Spanish authorities. Officials are urging for a national emergency to be declared as the number of migrants attempting to reach Spanish territory has surged in recent days. They've spent hours at sea, some say more than four, crossing from Morocco to the Spanish enclave, north of the country, in ...

熊本で震度7 同程度の地震注意 猛烈な暑さ予想 熱中症対策を

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7月28日、最大震度7の揺れを観測し、大きな被害が出ている熊本県では地震活動が活発な状態が続いています。気象庁は1週間ほどは最大震度7程度の地震に注意するよう呼びかけています。熊本県では1日も気温が上がり猛烈な暑さが予想されていて、復旧作業などの際は熱中症を防ぐためにできるかぎりの対策を行ってください。

海保「航海日当」300人余の船長が不正 常習的に行われたか

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海上保安庁は、おととし発覚した巡視艇などでの「航海日当」の不正受給を受けて、調査した結果、全国で300人余りの船長が、航海日誌にうその記載をするなどの不正を行っていたと公表しました。その結果、2000人以上の乗組員などが、あわせて3100万円余りの航海日当を不正に受け取ったとしています。

木を食い荒らす“クビアカツヤカミキリ” 国が対策本部設置

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サクラやウメなどの木を食い荒らす特定外来生物「クビアカツヤカミキリ」による被害が全国各地で相次いでいることを受けて、農林水産省と環境省は31日、対策本部を設置し、被害の予防や駆除の方法などの検討を進めていくことになりました。

France to step up border controls with Spain as estimated 49,000 migrants cross into Ceuta – Europe live

France to step up border controls with Spain as estimated 49,000 migrants cross into Ceuta – Europe live

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PM Pedro Sánchez expected to visit territory today as Italy demands Spain be suspended from the Schengen area amid concerns over fresh migration crisisWe are getting some more pictures from Ceuta, showing the people who arrived last night waiting in parts of the city with El Mundo reporting long queues at local supermarkets.But also there are reports that some migrants are choosing to return to Mo...

短時間で急激な円高進む 政府・日銀が再び市場介入か

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外国為替市場で31日午後6時前、短時間で急激に円が買われ、1ドル=160円台の前半から、一時、一気に1ドル=158円台の半ばまで円高が進みました。政府・日銀は日本時間の30日夜、市場介入に踏み切っていて、市場関係者は「値動きから見て、政府・日銀が再び市場介入を行ったのではないかという見方も出ている」と話しています。