How significant is Andrew Tate within the manosphere?
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How significant is Andrew Tate within the manosphere?

A federal judge in Miami will hear arguments Thursday over whether social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate should remain in custody as they fight extradition to the United Kingdom, where the brothers are accused of rape and sex trafficking. Analysis with our guest, Cecile Simmons, author and independent researcher on masculinism.

Why is Hong Kong’s heat-stress warning system for outdoor workers in the hot seat?
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Why is Hong Kong’s heat-stress warning system for outdoor workers in the hot seat?

Hong Kong residents have borne the brunt of extreme weather this summer, with July rainfall exceeding the monthly norm by 23 per cent, followed by hot spells in August linked to Tropical Cyclone Dolphin’s influence. As of Thursday, the maximum temperature recorded at the Hong Kong Observatory reached 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) or above for nine consecutive days, marking the longest streak ...

Putin visits disputed Kuril Islands

France 24

🇷🇺 🇯🇵 Russian President Putin has made his first visit to the disputed Kuril Islands, travelling to Iturup, one of four islands claimed by both Russia and Japan. Tokyo strongly protested the visit, calling it “absolutely unacceptable.”

Europe heatwave live: Greece battles gale force winds, sparking fears about wildfires; UK sees temperatures of 37C for third time this year

Europe heatwave live: Greece battles gale force winds, sparking fears about wildfires; UK sees temperatures of 37C for third time this year

The Guardian

A former UK government scientific adviser warned amid the ‘shattering’ heat that worse is still to comeMet Office has just offered an update on temperatures across the UK, with several stations already reporting temperatures above 30C – and it’s not even 11am.It’s 30.4C in Wych Cross, 30.3C in Charlwood, 30.2C at Kenly Airfield. Continue reading...

Poland says it arrested Russian hired to kill Ukrainian-American citizen

Poland says it arrested Russian hired to kill Ukrainian-American citizen

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Poland has ⁠arrested a ⁠Russian man who was ⁠hired by Moscow to kill a Ukrainian-American citizen in Warsaw, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Thursday. The Russian was detained on August ‌7 and had been recruited to kill a man who was “inconvenient to the Putin regime”, Tusk told journalists. The Russian embassy in Warsaw did not immediately respond to an emailed request for comment. Mosc...

French ambassador to CAR investigated over claims he hosted dozens of women

French ambassador to CAR investigated over claims he hosted dozens of women

The Guardian

Disciplinary proceedings under way after security concerns raised over reported visits to official residenceFrance has opened disciplinary proceedings against its ambassador to Central African Republic over allegations of misconduct, after claims he brought dozens of women into his official residence, raising potential security concerns.The investigation comes as Paris seeks to rebuild relations w...

French ambassador to CAR faces investigation over alleged misconduct

French ambassador to CAR faces investigation over alleged misconduct

The Guardian

Inquiry follows security concerns over reported visits of dozens of women to Bruno Foucher’s official residenceFrance has opened disciplinary proceedings against its ambassador to Central African Republic over allegations of misconduct, after claims he brought dozens of women into his official residence, raising potential security concerns.The investigation comes as Paris seeks to rebuild relation...

Elizabeth Hird bought Outer Island in 1964; in 1995, she donated it for wildlife, research and education

Elizabeth Hird bought Outer Island in 1964; in 1995, she donated it for wildlife, research and education

Times of India

Outer Island, once a charming summer getaway, has been transformed into a vital protected wildlife refuge. The island was generously donated to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service by Elizabeth Hird in 1995, with the intention of preserving its natural resources and fostering education and research. Today, it serves as an invaluable living laboratory for students and researchers alike, ensuring a su...

New Jersey begins restoration work to bring back forest and wetland habitat along Raritan river

New Jersey begins restoration work to bring back forest and wetland habitat along Raritan river

Times of India

A 112-acre restoration project has begun along New Jersey's Raritan River to restore floodplain forest, wetlands and wildlife habitat affected by past contamination linked to the American Cyanamid Superfund Site. The project will plant about 50,000 native trees and shrubs, create three acres of vernal pools, control invasive plants and protect new vegetation with deer fencing. The restored site wi...

Michigan's historic Ford House is replacing concrete shoreline with natural habitat

Michigan's historic Ford House is replacing concrete shoreline with natural habitat

Times of India

A groundbreaking initiative along Michigan's Lake St. Clair is reshaping the shoreline into thriving natural wetlands. By dismantling decades of concrete barriers, this project endeavors to create essential habitats for local fish populations. The transformation revolves around the historic Edsel and Eleanor Ford Estate, aiming to revitalize coastal marshes while boosting biodiversity and communit...

Engulfed in flames, smoke: 2 killed as Russia hits passenger train with 340 onboard, says Zelenskyy

Engulfed in flames, smoke: 2 killed as Russia hits passenger train with 340 onboard, says Zelenskyy

Times of India

A Ukrainian passenger train in the Odesa region fell victim to a Russian drone strike, leading to the unfortunate demise of the driver and assistant. Simultaneously, Ukrainian military forces conducted a successful operation against a large oil refinery in Bashkortostan, causing extensive fire damage. This series of events serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing hostilities plaguing the region.

Iran calls out Trump's ‘lies’ about US control over the Strait of Hormuz

Iran calls out Trump's ‘lies’ about US control over the Strait of Hormuz

France 24

A spokesman for Iran's military command on Thursday called out US President Donald Trump's "lies and fabrications" after he claimed on social media that Washington had "total control over the Strait of Hormuz". Iran has maintained control of the Strait, a vital energy conduit, since the outbreak of the war on February 28.

Iran says Trump ‘lied’ about US control over Strait of Hormuz

Iran says Trump ‘lied’ about US control over Strait of Hormuz

France 24

Iran called President Donald Trump's claim that Washington controlled the Strait of Hormuz "lies and fabrications" on Thursday as Ebrahim Zolfaghari, the spokesperson for Iran's central military command, said that the waterway was fully under Tehran's control. A day earlier, Trump had posted on Truth Social that the US "has total control over the Strait of Hormuz. I THINK WE WILL KEEP IT!"

Will Trump’s next press secretary be a better liar than the first five?

Will Trump’s next press secretary be a better liar than the first five?

The Guardian

As Karoline Leavitt plans to step down, it’s apparent how the president above all values a readiness to twist the truthAs Karoline Leavitt prepares to step down from her role as Donald Trump’s fifth White House press secretary, a brief review of her tenure, and that of her predecessors, makes clear that the most fabulist president in US history prizes one quality above all else in the women and me...

Chinese missile AI tracks F-22, F-35-like heat signatures with over 90% accuracy

Chinese missile AI tracks F-22, F-35-like heat signatures with over 90% accuracy

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The F-35 and F-22 may be among the world’s most advanced stealth fighters, but they cannot hide one thing: heat. When heat-seeking missiles lock onto aircraft, fighters release flares to confuse infrared sensors and break missile tracking. But the infrared signals produced by fighters, including heat from engine exhaust and air friction over the fuselage, are different from those generated by flar...

Man, 102, dies after alleged assault in south Wales pub

Man, 102, dies after alleged assault in south Wales pub

The Guardian

Phillip Ormerod was taken to hospital after the incident in the Crow’s Nest in Cwnbran and later died of his injuriesA 102-year-old man has died of his injuries after allegedly being assaulted at a pub in south Wales.Phillip Ormerod of Cwmbran in the Welsh valleys, was taken to hospital after the incident at the Crow’s Nest pub on 1 August. Gwent police said on Thursday that he had since died. Con...