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Elena Rybakina loses to Danielle Collins in Miami Open
Collins, who had already established a solid start to the year, has produced tennis of the highest calibre over the past two weeks, methodically dismissing the world's top players from the court. Collins concluded one of her career's most productive work weeks on Saturday by defeating fourth seed Elena Rybakina, 7-5, 6-3, to win the Miami Open – by far her most prestigious title.
Ramadan 2024: From where do you obtain your dates?
During the Muslim sacred month of Ramadan, as the sun sets, numerous adherents break their fasts with a sweet, dried fruit with an ancient history in the region. To attain a higher state of "taqwa," or awareness of God, able-bodied, devout Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking, and engaging in sexual relations during daylight hours for the duration of these 29 to 30 days.
Tasmania to build 32ft monolith documenting climate change actions
To answer this query, Australian scientists are constructing Earth's Black Box, a 32-foot-long steel monolith that collects data regarding our planet. It will be populated with hard drives that continuously record climate change, thereby providing an "unbiased account of the events" that culminate in the demise of the Earth.
Kyiv targets Russian navy; Moscow advances in eastern Ukraine
Late on Saturday night, Ukraine launched a catastrophic missile strike against Russian military targets in the Crimean port of Sevastopol, ...
Brazilian agricultural workers exploited to gather a staple
Seven vehicles are proceeding in a convoy through the Caatinga, an arid region of Piauí characterised by dusty, parched land and sparse, frequently thorny vegetation. Prosecutors, federal police investigators, and personnel from the labour ministry are included in the convoy. This marks the conclusion of extensive clandestine investigations conducted on the ground regarding working conditions within the carnauba wax sector.
Syria: Car bomb in Azaz market kills seven
A car explosion in northern Syria that targeted a bustling market has claimed the lives of at least seven individuals. Several others were injured in the assault in the Aleppo province hamlet of Azaz, which is located close to the Turkish border. The perpetrator of the assault in the town, which is governed by pro-Turkish militias engaged in opposition to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, remains unknown.
Bun and cheese: Jamaica’s hot cross bun counterpart
Restaurants and lunch counters in Jamaican communities worldwide decorate their glass pastry cases annually with buns infused with cinnamon and nutmeg, in anticipation of Easter. Concurrently, Caribbean markets stock their shelves with vibrantly coloured preserved cheese. While the onset of spring may be formally marked by the emergence of milder temperatures and blossoming plants, I consider the season to have truly begun – having been raised in a Caribbean household – when these two elements converge to create bun and cheese.
Brain-eating parasite with 99% death rate threatens British water
Climate change is accelerating the arrival of a brain-eating amoeba in Britain, a prominent expert warns. Infection with Naegleria fowleri, which can be found in rivers, lakes, and even potable water, can result in the demise of as many as 99 per cent of those infected. By travelling up the nasal passage, the microscopic parasite gains access to the brain, which it subsequently consumes and disrupts.
Mexico debates political party’s ‘New Deal’ for the poor
The crowd's density increased as one approached the Zocalo, rendering movement increasingly difficult. Eventually, just before reaching the square, the crowd's motion decelerated and essentially ceased. As individuals futilely attempted to pass one another with their bodies pressed close together, a palpable unease descended upon the crowd, and some began to exhibit signs of panic. A strident voice then emanated, pleading for silence.
Families lose riches in wills scandal; building societies must aid
Certain correspondences and electronic messages are so distressing to read that they provoke tears of anger or fury. They express apprehensions regarding the level of attention provided to loyal clientele of specific building societies and the City regulator's apparent need for more determination to safeguard consumers against financial misconduct.
Being labelled ‘extremist’ won’t stop Palestine Action
The Conservative Party government expanded police powers and moved to weaponize concerns over so-called "extremism" in response to weekly pro-Palestine demonstrations against Israel's assault on Gaza, which were attended by hundreds of thousands in London and other major British cities. Its prominent figures stigmatized nonviolent demonstrators who were exercising their democratic rights, labelling them "hate marchers" and "mobs" and categorizing all opposition to Israel's occupation and war as motivated by bigotry and hatred.
Farage attacks Travers Smith for debanking report
The law firm that investigated NatWest's closure of Nigel Farage's accounts, according to Farage, is "trying to hide the truth" as his legal team escalates the debunking dispute that began a year ago. As he fired another salvo in his debunking campaign, former UKIP leader Nigel Farage demanded that a major city law firm disclose the information it held about him, accusing it of "trying to hide the truth."
