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In reaction to dangerous mosquito-borne diseases, US cities spray insecticides into roadways in uncommon moves
Cities throughout America are spraying chemicals through their streets in unprecedented action in response to an increase in numerous deadly mosquito-borne illnesses. Massachusetts, New York, Texas, and California are among the states using pesticides to combat the increasingly disease-ridden insects. The decision follows a wave of mosquito-borne illnesses in the United States, including West Nile Virus, which hospitalized White House Covid doctor Anthony Fauci earlier this month, 'Triple E', a brain-swelling disease that has killed two Americans this year, and'sloth fever', a disease transmitted from sloths to mosquitos.
Starmer in Berlin to ‘turn the corner on Brexit’
The UK is beginning talks on a new cooperation treaty with Germany as the Labour administration seeks to "reset" relations with Europe. Sir Keir Starmer, who is in Berlin for talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, said the agreement was part of an effort to "turn a corner on Brexit." Downing Street stated that the accord would address issues of energy security, technology, defense, and illegal migration.
Icelandic ice cave fall kills tourist, leaves two missing
An ice tunnel collapsed during a tour group visit to a glacier in Iceland, killing one tourist and leaving two others missing, according to authorities. A group of 25 tourists was on a guided tour of the Breioamerkurjokull glacier in the country's south when an ice wall fell inside the cave.
At least 22 people were slain after having their IDs examined in Pakistan
Gunmen killed at least 22 individuals in southwest Pakistan after pulling them out of their vehicles and verifying their identities, according to officials. The attack took place overnight on a highway in Balochistan province, where security forces are fighting sectarian, ethnic, and separatist strife. According to police, the armed guys verified identifying documents before setting fire to the vehicles, explicitly targeting Punjabis.
Three stabs at Notting Hill Carnival leave woman in critical condition
On Sunday night, a Section 60 order was issued, granting cops the authority to demand the removal of face coverings used to disguise a person's identity. Anyone who refuses may be arrested. The Metropolitan Police have confirmed that a woman is in critical condition after being stabbed at the Notting Hill Carnival. The 32-year-old lady was one of three persons stabbed on Sunday, along with a 29-year-old guy who is in the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and a 24-year-old man, on whom police are awaiting an update.
Muslim Americans’ votes count and cannot be ignored
The race to recruit voters has heated up as the US presidential election approaches. Among the several constituencies that Democrats and Republicans are fighting over, one sticks out: the Muslim population. Although Muslims account for only about one percent of the American population, they are an essential voting group because they are concentrated in swing states, which are frequently won by tight margins in elections.
More than 200 firemen combat east London tower block fire
A tower block in east London caught fire during the early hours of Monday, a bank holiday. More than 100 people, including children, were evacuated after it was covered in "non-compliant cladding." More than 200 firemen are responding to a fire in Dagenham, east London, and two people have been transported to the hospital. A "significant search and rescue operation" is underway, and over 100 individuals, including children, have been evacuated.
Why are over-60s self-employed and working after retirement?
According to studies, the number of adults over the age of 60 who work for themselves has hit a record high of about one million. According to research conducted by Rest Less, a digital community for over 50s, there are around 4.3 million self-employed workers. While the number of self-employed workers aged 50 and up has increased since 2021, those in their 60s have established a new record high.
Israel and Hezbollah exchange heavy fire in a significant escalation
Israel has announced it carried out a series of preemptive strikes in southern Lebanon to prevent Hezbollah from launching a large-scale missile and drone attack. Israel's military reported that jets destroyed thousands of missile launchers belonging to the Iran-backed armed group on Sunday morning. Hezbollah and its Amal allies said three fighters were killed.
Para-rowers from Britain can inspire Parisians on and off the water
Great Britain's para-rowers are ready to follow in the footsteps of the Olympic rowing team's spectacular exploits in Paris, thrilling us with their stories on and off the water. ParaGB has won gold medals at every Paralympic Games since rowing was added to the program in Beijing in 2008, and they are eager to build on that success and take it even further. A close-knit group of ten para-athletes will compete in four events, each with the potential to earn medals and great personal stories. One team hopes to extend a historical record, while another will compete in a new event on the agenda. They include a coffee specialist, a cancer campaigner, and a previous Invictus competitor, two of whom have become parents in the last 18 months.
Kim Jong Un oversees suicide drone experiments
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the testing of domestically produced attack drones, according to state media KCNA. North Korean media published photos on Monday of a white drone with X-shaped tails and wings crashing into and destroying a target resembling South Korea's K-2 main battle tank. Kim, who was photographed sitting at a desk surrounded by advisers, has been modernizing his country's military and expanding its nuclear capabilities as tensions with Washington and Seoul rise.
Von der Leyen will miss EU top job gender balance target
Ursula von der Leyen is set to miss her goal of a gender-balanced senior team at the European Commission after EU states rejected her request to offer male and female candidates. The EU's first female president, re-elected for a historic second term last month, is assembling her team of commissioners. These senior EU officials, like government ministers, supervise the bloc's environment, technology, and industrial policies, negotiate trade deals, enforce European law, distribute billions of grants, and draft the union's budget.
