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France sends additional troops to New Caledonia, ending emergency
The state of emergency in the Pacific island territory of New Caledonia will be abolished on Tuesday morning. Two weeks of violent unrest followed French intentions to modify the regulations for provincial elections. The Elysee Palace announced on Sunday evening that the state of emergency implemented on May 16 will conclude at 8 p.m. on Monday in Paris (18:00 GMT and 5 a.m. on Tuesday in Noumea). Additionally, the palace announced that approximately 480 additional law enforcement officers would be deployed to the region to supplement the 3,000 security personnel currently on the ground.
Melanoma skin cancer cases are growing in the UK
The number of melanoma skin cancer cases in the UK is on the rise, and a cancer charity is urging individuals to take additional precautions to safeguard themselves from the sun. This year, Cancer Research UK anticipates a record-breaking 20,800 cases diagnosed, a significant increase from the annual average of 19,300 cases between 2020 and 2022.
Indian pharma group prepares anti-smoking aid raid Nicotinell
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories may be able to acquire Nicotinell and several other brands from Haleon as early as this week. Nicotinell, the anti-smoking aid, is on the brink of being acquired by an Indian pharmaceutical group from Haleon, its FTSE-100 parent company. Hyderabad-based Dr. Reddy's Laboratories could acquire the brand and several lesser-known European products from Haleon within the next few days.
Papua New Guinea landslide buries 2,000, hampers rescue
The landslide completely destroyed the mountainous Kaokalam village in Enga Province, and a humanitarian organisation has estimated that over 4,000 individuals were likely affected by the calamity. According to the disaster agency of Papua New Guinea, over 2,000 individuals were submerged in a major landslide in the northern region of the country.
Firefighter arrested in Chile for setting deadly February fire
Chilean authorities have apprehended a firefighter and a forestry official on suspicion of initiating a fire that resulted in the deaths of 137 individuals in the resort city of Vina del Mar in February. "An arrest warrant was issued today against the individual who initiated the fires in February in the Valparaiso region," where Vina del Mar is situated, stated police director Eduardo Cerna during a press conference.
Delhi hospital where kids died lacks licence, fire exits
Police reported that a hospital in Delhi, the capital of India, was operating without a valid license, resulting in the deaths of seven infants in a fire. The hospital proprietor and the on-duty physician were apprehended due to the Saturday fire. Additionally, the facility lacked an emergency exit and fire extinguishers, according to an investigation.
Dr Marten expects severe profit and revenue drop as US sales fall
Dr. Marten anticipates a substantial revenue and profit decline due to decreased United States sales. The London-listed company's sales are projected to shrink to £900 million, marking an 11% decline from the previous year, a period when it celebrated its first $1 billion milestone.
The scariest sound: ‘scream of a thousand corpses’
Certain noises, from a wolf howl to a bloodcurdling scream, can send a shiver down the spine of even the most courageous horror movie enthusiast. However, these terrifying sounds are nothing compared to a single sound dubbed the "scariest in the world." Experts have described the Aztec Death Whistle as a combination of "the scream of a thousand corpses" and an eerie gust of whistling wind.
Guardiola to decide Manchester City future in close season
Guardiola was determined to depart City after the conclusion of the upcoming season due to the treble victory that City achieved last year. He had inked a new contract in November of the previous year. The 53-year-old has now decided to take some time to consider whether or not to extend his stay at a club he joined in 2016, which has led to incredible success. City recently won a historic fourth Premier League title in succession.
Doncic, Irving lead Mavs 3-0 over Timberwolves in NBA finals
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving scored 66 points collectively, and Dallas secured a 116-107 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. This victory gave the Mavericks a 3-0 lead in the NBA Western Conference final. The most recent contest in the series transpired in Dallas on Sunday, following the Mavs' victories in Games 1 and 2 in Minneapolis by a margin of four points. The star Mavs duo led a final 12-3 scoring surge in the fourth quarter, during which the teams traded the lead seven times.
Singapore Air CEO thanks personnel after bumpy flight
Goh Choon Pong, the CEO of Singapore Airlines, has expressed his gratitude to the airline's employees for their diligent efforts in the aftermath of a severe turbulence incident that resulted in the death of a British man and the injury of tens of others. "The past five days have been tough for all employees at Singapore Airlines." The message was issued in response to an incident over the Indian Ocean on May 21, which resulted in the divert of flight SQ321 from London to Singapore to Bangkok, Thailand.
Sunak to double down on national service plan
The prime minister reportedly intends to encourage employers to prioritize applications from individuals who have served in the military. Security is the "bedrock" of Labour's manifesto. Rishi Sunak is anticipated to persist in his controversial efforts to revive national service by advocating for employers to prioritize job applicants who have served in the military.
