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Frankfurt airport runways are blocked by climate activists
Frankfurt, Germany's largest airport, was forced to postpone arrivals and departures following a protest by climate activists who glued themselves to the runways. Frankfurt Airport, one of the country's busiest airports and a primary international gateway, advised passengers on Thursday to check the status of their flights due to the "ongoing demonstration." While operations resumed and all four runways were operational a few hours later, an airport official reported that approximately 140 of the 1,400 scheduled flights had been canceled.
A ‘zombie drug’ is found in one in six school vapes Spice
A frightening new study discovered that one in every six vapes confiscated from schoolchildren in England was spiked with Spice, the 'zombie drug.' Testing hundreds of confiscated vaping devices from 38 schools revealed an alarming presence of the illicit synthetic street drug, which can lead to heart attacks and strokes. Police, schools, and experts believe the drug is being swapped into vapes labeled as containing cannabis oil.
CrowdStrike criticizes $10 apology voucher
CrowdStrike is receiving further criticism after offering a $10 UberEats ticket to employees and businesses it works with to apologize for a global IT failure that caused mayhem across airlines, banks, and hospitals last week. The cybersecurity company, whose software upgrade on Friday affected 8.5 million machines worldwide, acknowledged in an email to its partners that the incident had resulted in additional work. To show our appreciation, your next cup of coffee or late-night snack is on us! CrowdStrike said, instructing users to enter a code to receive the $10 reimbursement.
Welsh parliament recalled for first minister vote after Eluned Morgan wins Welsh Labour contest
Baroness Eluned Morgan was elected Welsh Labour leader on Wednesday after running unopposed to replace Vaughan Gething; however, the assembly must vote on who becomes the first minister. The Welsh parliament has been returned from its summer holiday so members can vote for a new first minister. The Senedd (MS) members will have to return to Cardiff parliament on August 6 after health minister Baroness Eluned Morgan was elected Welsh Labour leader on Wednesday.
Sunak rejected the advice to free convicts early, while PM
Rishi Sunak's Downing Street team rejected suggestions a year ago to seek early release of prisoners who had served less than half their sentences to alleviate prison overcrowding problems. The suggestions were discussed inside No. 10 in June 2023, and Keir Starmer's government endorsed a version two weeks ago. According to insiders, Ministry of Justice officials asked No 10 to formally explore the move again in July 2023, this time in writing. However, it was rejected because Sunak's aides feared Tory backbenchers would oppose it.
release prisoners the ‘childless cat ladies’ statement
Jennifer Aniston has slammed Donald Trump's vice-presidential nominee, JD Vance, for resurfacing comments calling Democrats a "bunch of childless cat ladies with miserable lives." The Friends actress, 55, tweeted a 2021 interview with Mr Vance, extensively circulated since his nomination as Mr Trump's running mate in the November presidential election. I can't believe this comes from a prospective United States Vice President, she commented on Instagram.
Ten die in Panama river as migration hazards rise
Ten individuals have perished in a river near Panama's border with Colombia, according to Panamanian border police, as the rainy season heightens the risks for migrants and asylum seekers along a standard migration route. The bodies were discovered in riverbed tributaries near the rural Carreto village, according to the National Border Service (SENAFRONT) on Wednesday. The town is located on the Caribbean Sea and is part of the Guna Yala Autonomous Indigenous Territory.
Reformer bills Farage £8,500 after losing Clacton seat
Nigel Farage has been issued a bill for more than £8,000, which a former Reform UK candidate claims he is due for organizing a general election campaign in Clacton before being sidelined when the party leader decided to run. Tony Mack, the party's candidate in the Essex constituency until June, claimed Farage guaranteed him in a phone call that the party would "pay back every fucking penny" and made several other promises.
UK obtains a seabed land agreement to boost wind farms
The Crown Estate's British seabed will be utilized to assist in developing wind farms as part of the UK's ambition to increase its energy independence. It's the first major statement from Great British Energy, Labour's new publicly owned energy firm. The company aims to increase renewable energy projects, supported by £8.3 billion in public investment and a windfall tax on oil and gas companies. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband stated that the project would "lead to lower bills" for homeowners.
South Koreans create the first remote mind control technology
A remote, 'long-range' and 'large-volume' mind control gadget has been unveiled in South Korea, with ambitions to deploy the technology for 'non-invasive' medical treatments. Researchers at Korea's Institute for Basic Science (IBS) created the hardware, which uses magnetic fields to affect the brain from a distance. They tested the technology by inducing maternal instincts in female test subjects: mice. In another experiment, scientists exposed a group of lab mice to magnetic fields meant to suppress appetite. The magnetic fields caused the mice to lose 10% of their body weight, or approximately 4.3 grams.
How might Trump affect Netanyahu?
In 2021, former US President Donald Trump informed Israeli journalist Barak Ravid that his relationship with Benjamin Netanyahu had deteriorated after the Israeli prime minister congratulated Joe Biden on winning the 2020 US presidential election. "F*** him," Trump stated during the interview. "I liked Bibi," Trump admitted at the time. I still like Bibi. But I also enjoy loyalty.
Fatah and Hamas improve Palestinian unity after China talks
Previous discussions collapsed owing to the organizations' power struggles and the West's determination to support any administration, including Hamas until it recognized Israel. Fatah and Hamas leaders have signed a declaration aimed at bringing an end to years of hostility. Following negotiations in Beijing led by China's foreign minister, they announced plans to establish a unity government with other factions.
