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Ebola virus: first person vaccinated in UK trial of new jab
A volunteer was injected on Friday with the first dose of a rapidly developed vaccine targeting the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola driving a deadly outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Oxford University said. More than 1,000 people have been killed in the DRC and Uganda since the outbreak emerged in May, according to the World Health Organization. Researchers and health organisations ha...
‘I lost my home twice’: Sudanese mothers caught between two wars
Sudanese mothers who fled one war now face another, struggling to rebuild their lives after displacement in Lebanon.
Watch: Wildfires rage across Spain and France
Spain's government declares national emergency as French authorities order evacuations in tourist hot spot.
In 2015, trees covered just 1.9% of these Ethiopian drylands; nine years later...
In a span of nine years, Ethiopia's drylands have observed significant forest expansion alongside a reduction in soil erosion. The practices of assisted natural regeneration and active tree planting have been pivotal in enhancing forest density. As a result, severe topsoil loss in the mountainous terrain has meaningfully diminished. These outcomes resonate with Ethiopia's ecological objectives and...
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情報セキュリティー会社 企業から相談相次ぐ ニチレイ障害受け
冷凍食品大手「ニチレイ」でサイバー攻撃によるシステム障害が発生したことを受けて、都内にある情報セキュリティー会社には、企業からの相談が相次いでいます。
France evacuates Cap Ferret peninsula as Spanish wildfires merge near Madrid – as it happened
French evacuees using hundreds of mobilised boats or the only road linking the area with the mainland as evacuation also ordered in areas near Spanish capitalOver in France, it’s not just the south-west that gets affected, but the country’s south-east regions are also being hard hit, AFP noted.Dozens of fires flared up and are being fanned by the mistral wind around the historic village of Cotigna...
Russian strikes kill 10 in Kyiv region
At least 10 people have been killed and more than 100 wounded in a Russian missile strike on the Kyiv region on Friday. The attack targeted an arms-related event near the Ukrainian capital, according to officials, who say rescue operations are still underway. France 24 correspondent Gulliver Cragg tells us the latest from Reshetylivka, Ukraine.
Why are India's youth protesting?
The Cockroach Janta Party began as a satirical youth movement just a few months ago, but has since emerged as a rallying point for disillusioned young people across India. So, what's driving the growing frustration and wave of protests? Rachael Griffiths explains.
Spain declares emergency as fires spread
France isn't the only European country battling devastating wildfires. Spain has declared a national emergency after a series of blazes threatened communities near Madrid, forcing more than 10,000 people to evacuate. Firefighters continue to battle the flames as extreme heat and dry conditions make the fires difficult to contain. France 24 correspondent Sarah Morris tells us more from Madrid.
Iran warns countries aiding US attack
Middle East tensions are once again driving up global oil prices, with Brent crude climbing above $100 a barrel for the first time since May. While much of the focus has been on the strategic Strait of Hormuz, the alternative shipping route through the Red Sea is becoming increasingly dangerous after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels said they targeted two Saudi oil tankers. The escalation comes a...
US cyclosporiasis outbreak expands to nine states as CDC investigates 7,400 cases
Over 11,500 people this summer are suspected to have been sickened by disease that can cause explosive diarrhea, CDC saysInvestigations into the largest cyclosporiasis outbreak on record expanded to nine states this week, as more than 11,500 people are suspected to have been sickened this summer, according to reports and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).Data released by the CDC...
Uzbekistan's Islamic Civilisation Centre fosters global dialogue
Welcoming thousands of daily visitors alongside international delegations, Uzbekistan's Centre of Islamic Civilisation is highlighting the region's historic contributions to European mathematics, astronomy, and medicine.
Australian households face prospect of interest rate hike and petrol prices rising above $2 a litre
Economists’ warning comes as escalating Middle East crisis pushes global crude oil back above $US100 a barrelGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralian households face the prospect of a Reserve Bank interest rate hike and petrol prices above $2 a litre over the coming weeks, economists warn, as the escalating Middle East crisis pushes global crude back above $US100 a bar...
Pauline Hanson’s domestic violence comments were no stumble
The One Nation leader has allied herself with men’s rights activists for years, consistently suggesting women routinely make false allegations of violence Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFor a decade, Pauline Hanson has been beating the same drum.Her comments this week – suggesting domestic violence was a “two-way str...
愛知県が「副首都」目指すと表明 県知事と名古屋市長が会見
大規模災害の際に首都の代替機能を担う「副首都」構想の関連法が成立したことを受けて、愛知県の大村知事と名古屋市の広沢市長が24日、そろって記者会見を開き、愛知県として「副首都」の指定を目指すことを正式に表明しました。
Edinburgh’s tourist tax has now launched. Here’s how much you have to pay
Edinburgh is the first Scottish city to introduce such a scheme, and hopes to raise up to £50 million (€58 million) a year.
#Ukraine targets Russian #ecommerce giant's warehouses in fourth #attack
#Ukraine struck several warehouses owned by the so-called '#Russian #Amazon' #Wildberries on July 24, which it says supplies the Russian army. A separate attack on a factory killed at least six people, while Russian strikes just outside #Kyiv killed at least ten.
How dangerous are wildfires and how can we stop them from getting worse?
The conditions for ferocious fires are expected to worsen as the planet heats up, putting more people at riskFierce wildfires after back-to-back heatwaves have forced tens of thousands of people across southern Europe to flee their homes, while powerful infernos across Canada and the US choke big cities with thick smoke. Continue reading...
「副首都」構想関連法が成立 自民・維新・みらいなど賛成
大規模災害の際に首都の代替機能を担う「副首都」構想の関連法は、参議院本会議で採決が行われ、自民・維新両党とチームみらいなどの賛成多数で可決・成立しました。
衆院予算委 24日の集中審議取りやめ 27日に開催で与野党合意
衆議院予算委員会の理事会が開かれ、24日、高市総理大臣が出席して行う予定だった集中審議は開催を見送り、来週27日に、閉会中審査として行うことで与野党が合意しました。
新潟県で記録的大雨 関東甲信越と東北 25日も激しい雨のおそれ
停滞する前線の影響で、新潟県や東北では局地的に雨雲が発達していて、猛烈な雨が降ったとみられる新潟県では「レベル4 危険警報」が出されている地域があり、低い土地の浸水や川の氾濫、土砂災害に厳重な警戒が必要です。関東甲信越と東北では25日にかけても断続的に激しい雨が降るおそれがあり、今後の雨の降り方などに十分注意してください。
US cyclosporiasis outbreak expands to nine states as CDC investigates over 7,400 cases
Over 11,500 people this summer are suspected to have been sickened by disease that can cause explosive diarrhea, CDC saysInvestigations into the largest cyclosporiasis outbreak on record expanded to nine states this week, as more than 11,500 people are suspected to have been sickened this summer, according to reports and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).Data released by the CDC...
More than 80,000 people flee as wildfires spread in south-west France and Spain
‘Unpredictable’ blaze forces evacuation of French holiday spot Cap Ferret and Spain declares emergency as fires merge near MadridEurope live – latest updatesMore than 80,000 people have fled huge wildfires in Spain and France as Madrid declared a national emergency and French authorities ordered the total evacuation, by land and sea, of one of the country’s best-known holiday spots.Authorities in ...
Confusing product recall adds to US cyclospora outbreak uncertainty
Explosive diarrhea infection spreads to 41 states with at least 72 sickened by new, as yet unknown source of parasiteConfusion abounds in the cyclospora outbreak that has sickened thousands in at least 41 states, as officials identify a new cluster of cases and more potential products come under scrutiny.The recall of products during this outbreak of explosive diarrhea has been an unusual one, com...
Hong Kong can act as ‘super converter’ for mainland China, Paul Chan says
Hong Kong can take on a new role as a “super converter” for technical standards, legal norms and innovations exchanged between mainland China and the wider world, the city’s finance chief has said. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po stressed that Hong Kong’s reputation for quality had established the city as a “brand name” that was trusted by the international community. Citing the Middle East as...
Senegal gets CAS date for appeal to regain AFCON from Morocco
Senegal given October date by CAS for appeal to regain AFCON title won in chaotic final against Morocco in January.
Middle East crisis latest: US carries out strikes across Iran as Tehran targets American bases in region
Latest attacks come after Trump vowed ‘major military punishment’ for Tehran and its Houthi alliesIran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps warned civilians in the Middle East on Friday to stay away from US forces, state media reported.In an interview carried out by state TV, the IRGC said:We warn the general public in countries where American soldiers are stationed to immediately stay out of a radius of 5...