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Among the measures used by firefighters to battle the flames in the wildfires in southern France is a chemical retardant that is dropped on forests by planes. It is not without its harms to nature and to humans, but firefighters say it is a vital tool in combatting the spread of deadly fires.
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French firefighters are still battling major wildfires in the southwest of the country, that have already ravaged 42,000 hectares. Thousands have been evacuated due to the fires, although some of them have been stabilised. Authorities are also trying to prevent burglaries in evacuated areas. FRANCE 24's Carys Garland patrolled with them and tells us more.
熊本県で震度7の揺れを観測した地震について、気象庁は、午後8時半から再び、記者会見を開き、その後の地震活動や警戒点について説明することにしています。
Researchers are using water chemistry and microbes to monitor coral reef health. Ocean currents significantly influence these chemical and microbial patterns. This approach mirrors human medicine's early disease detection methods. It allows for detecting changes before visible stress appears on corals. This interdisciplinary work aims to protect vital ocean ecosystems.
Will Smith's custom-built luxury motorhome, 'The Heat,' is now available for rent. This impressive 53-foot double-decker RV offers extensive living space and advanced features. It previously served Smith during major film productions like 'Ali' and 'Suicide Squad.' The motorhome now anchors a glamping resort outside Austin, Texas. Guests can experience a taste of Hollywood luxury at a significantl...
Modern societies often equate busyness with achievement and productivity. This perspective contrasts with ancient Greek philosophy which valued leisure for thought. Constant activity can reduce concentration and hinder learning and creativity. Meaningful experiences require time for reflection and appreciation of what matters. A life rich in meaning is not necessarily the busiest one.
トヨタ自動車は、今回の地震の影響で福岡県にある3つの工場で稼働を停止したと明らかにしました。従業員の安全確保や設備の安全点検を行うためだとしていて、取引先の部品メーカーの被害状況などについても確認を進めているということです。現時点では29日は稼働を再開する予定だとしていますが、会社では「最新の状況を確認しながら関係者の安全を最優先に対応していく」とコメントしています。
Deadly clashes have erupted in Pakistan-administered Kashmir after weeks of protests and road blockades.
Two US-developed treatments for breast cancer and a degenerative eye disease will undergo large-scale clinical trials in the Greater Bay Area in a collaboration involving Hong Kong, Shenzhen and a pharmaceutical start-up founded by a former lawmaker. The agreement was formalised on Tuesday when Health Hope Pharma founder Dr Dennis Lam Shun-chiu signed a memorandum of understanding with the Greater...
Settler attacks in the occupied West Bank are at record highs.
Spanish prime minister also says the fires serve as a reminder to plan for the ‘worsening’ climate emergencyFrance and Spain race to contain huge wildfires before fresh heatwave beginsJoe Pinner and Jane ClintonTourists caught up in the wildfires spoke to us about their experiences.“My main memory is how bizarre it was to watch people enjoying holidays on the beach while a major catastrophe was un...
28日夕方、熊本県嘉島町にあるショッピングセンター「イオンモール熊本」で爆発があり、地元の消防によりますとけが人が出ているほか、多数の人が閉じ込められているということです。
Umbrellas, deck chairs and loungers seized as authorities in Torre del Greco target trend of people reserving spots overnightAuthorities in a coastal suburb of Naples seized umbrellas, loungers and deck chairs during a dawn sweep of a beach aimed at cracking down on the growing trend of people attempting to reserve prime spots overnight.Torre del Greco’s port authority said coastguard staff and lo...
Dawn sweep at Torre del Greco targets growing trend of ‘cheaters’ trying to claim prime spots overnightAuthorities in a coastal suburb of Naples seized umbrellas, loungers and deck chairs during a dawn sweep of a beach aimed at cracking down on the growing trend of people attempting to reserve prime spots overnight.Torre del Greco’s port authority said coastguard staff and local police had togethe...
震度6強を観測した熊本市南区にある済生会熊本病院によりますと、午後7時半の時点で50人以上のけが人が搬送されていて、このうち少なくとも1人は意識がない状態だということです。
Berliners leave flowers, candles and messages at Tiergarten memorial after a deadly vehicle and machete attack near the Pride parade.
熊本県で震度7の揺れを観測した地震について、気象庁は、午後8時半から再び、記者会見を開き、その後の地震活動や警戒点について説明することにしています。
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 struck the country’s Kumamoto prefectureJapan’s prime minister, Takaichi Sanae, has confirmed that a tsunami advisory was issue for Ariake Bay and Yatsushiro Sea after the earthquake hit the Kumamoto prefecture.She wrote on social media:At around 4:27 p.m. today, an earthquake with its epicenter in the Kumamoto region of Kumamoto Prefecture...
Green Party, which took over control of the council from the Labour Party, is opposed to Israel's genocidal war on Gaza.
A young Chilean student has proposed an innovative energy system for Antarctica. This concept combines renewable sources with a nuclear microreactor for reliable power. The system aims to significantly reduce diesel fuel dependence and carbon emissions. It offers a potential solution for powering remote research stations in extreme conditions. This student-led idea highlights future possibiliti...
A young Chilean student has proposed an innovative energy system for Antarctica. This concept combines renewable sources with a nuclear microreactor for reliable power. The system aims to significantly reduce diesel fuel dependence and carbon emissions. It offers a potential solution for powering remote research stations in extreme conditions. This student-led idea highlights future possibiliti...
震度6強を観測した熊本市南区にある済生会熊本病院によりますと、午後7時半の時点で50人以上のけが人が搬送されていて、このうち少なくとも1人は意識がない状態だということです。
Spanish prime minister also says the fires serve as a reminder to plan for the ‘worsening’ climate emergencyFrance and Spain race to contain huge wildfires before fresh heatwave beginsJoe Pinner and Jane ClintonTourists caught up in the wildfires spoke to us about their experiences.“My main memory is how bizarre it was to watch people enjoying holidays on the beach while a major catastrophe was un...
Sighisoara's medieval festival brings knights, costumes, music and combat displays to Romania's historic Transylvanian citadel.
The sudden resignation of Bank Indonesia’s governor highlights a dilemma that he and his central bank peers in the region have faced in calibrating interest rates – either tighten policy to defend weakening currencies and contain inflation, or loosen it to support pro-growth mandates – according to analysts. Perry Warjiyo’s exit has fuelled speculation that he was under pressure to do more to supp...
Chinese President Xi Jinping said that China and Slovakia should explore cooperation in clean energy, robotics and artificial intelligence, as the European nation navigates growing trade tensions between Beijing and the EU. Xi told his counterpart Peter Pellegrini that mutual trust has continued to deepen between the nations. The Slovak president is on a three-day visit to China, the first by the ...
熊本県嘉島町を管轄する上益城消防組合消防本部によりますと、28日午後5時50分ごろ、イオンモール熊本で爆発があったという通報が寄せられたということです。建物の中央付近が爆発したとみられ、2階部分が崩落して多数の人が閉じ込められているという情報があり、救助に向けた準備を進めているということです。これまでに2人のけが人が確認され、いずれも意識はあるということです。
PM Sanae Takaichi urges people to 'remain vigilant for the possibility of another earthquake' in Kumamoto prefecture.
PM Sanae Takaichi urges people 'to remain vigilant for the possibility of another earthquake of similar magnitude'.
