Scientists find 30% of catfish population in Vermont lake affected by a transmissible cancer
Times of India •

Scientists find 30% of catfish population in Vermont lake affected by a transmissible cancer

A groundbreaking study has unveiled a new transmissible cancer affecting catfish populations, characterized by skin lesions that can spread from one fish to another, which is an unusual occurrence in the animal kingdom. Researchers are now delving into the mechanisms of this disease's transmission, which has already affected numerous lakes throughout New England and Canada, placing catfish among a...

After 48 hours of acrimony, Ben Carroll’s U-turn for the ages needs to set Victoria on a new course
The Guardian •

After 48 hours of acrimony, Ben Carroll’s U-turn for the ages needs to set Victoria on a new course

The newly minted premier must convince voters that he doesn’t represent more of the sameWill a new premier save Victorian Labor? - Full Story podcastWho is Ben Carroll?Ben Carroll had hoped to quietly rise to the top job. Instead, he became Victoria’s 50th premier after 48 hours of heated confrontations and shouting matches, all as the public watched on.It was his first confrontation against the p...

Security firm linked to ICE crackdown in US reports UK revenue slump after asylum centre contract ends
The Guardian •

Security firm linked to ICE crackdown in US reports UK revenue slump after asylum centre contract ends

MTC provided security at heavily criticised Manston centre in Kent and could now make £500m managing the siteA private security company linked to Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown reported a slump in UK revenues after losing an asylum centre contract but could make £500m managing the same facility until 2036.Management & Training Corporation (MTC) said sales fell from £28.4m to £17.6m in 20...

【地震】熊本 八代 道路の高架で被害か 上空からの映像

NHK World •

震度6強の揺れを観測した熊本県八代市にある九州自動車道の八代インターチェンジの上空から午後5時50分ごろにNHKのヘリコプターが撮影した映像では、高架部分の道路の継ぎ目で段差ができ、ずれ落ちているのが確認されました。

How Bordeaux locals are volunteer to help firefighters battle monster blazes

How Bordeaux locals are volunteer to help firefighters battle monster blazes

France 24 •

The huge fire raging in France's southwestern region of Gironde has not progressed overnight on July 28, local authorities say. For firefighters however, the task might further complicate as the region is set to experience extreme temperatures due to a new heatwave. FRANCE 24's Carys Garland is on the ground and tells us about what's happening since the fire first broke out, and how locals are sho...

【被害情報】熊本城の石垣の一部が崩れたという複数の報告

NHK World •

28日午後4時27分、熊本県熊本地方を震源とする地震があり、熊本県の宇城市と氷川町で震度7の揺れを観測しました。この地震で、津波注意報が有明・八代海に出されています。建物などの被害情報を随時更新してお伝えします。

Malaysia’s ‘mobile electorate’ could swing Negeri Sembilan state poll

Malaysia’s ‘mobile electorate’ could swing Negeri Sembilan state poll

SCMP •

Malaysia’s Negeri Sembilan state heads to the polls on Saturday, but a growing portion of its young workers – and their votes – are based elsewhere. Leaving home was never Ammar Idlan Hassan’s long-term plan, but better pay and stronger career prospects eventually drew the 27-year-old project engineer away from Seremban, the state capital. He now lives in Gelang Patah, a border town in Johor, from...

Burnham urged to increase tax on banks as Barclays’ profits soar

Burnham urged to increase tax on banks as Barclays’ profits soar

The Guardian •

TUC says lender ‘can easily afford to pay more tax’ as it increases bonus pool by nearly 30%Business live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has been urged to launch a tax raid on UK banks, as Barclays revealed a 30% rise in its half-year bonus pool after a surge in profits.Fresh corporate filings released on Tuesday showed the bank put £1.3bn towards its bonus pool for the first half of the year. That ...

【津波情報】有明・八代海に津波注意報

NHK World •

28日午後4時27分ごろ地震がありました。震源地は熊本県熊本地方で震源の深さは10キロ、地震の規模を示すマグニチュードは7.1と推定されます。気象庁は津波注意報を発表しました。津波注意報が出ているのは次の沿岸です。▼有明・八代海(予想高さ 1m)