July 2023
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For the members of the demining unit in Ukraine’s 35th marine brigade, every step is fraught with peril – every action is beset with risk – during a period that has been particularly dangerous. As the Ukrainians press ahead with their summer offensive, the Russians have countered with Soviet-era tactics. They have laid millions and…
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England have edged their first Women’s World Cup match with a 1-0 victory over Haiti in Brisbane. It took 29 minutes for Georgia Stanway to push the Lionesses into the lead with a retaken penalty – aiming the ball low into the left corner of the net. With the win England go top of Group…
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MEZIESBLOG takes a look at the stories making headlines on Sunday’s national newspaper front pages in the United Kingdom. The Sunday Times The Mayor of London is going to rethink the expansion of the capital’s ultra low emission zone scheme following private talks with Keir Starmer, according to the Sunday Times. Sadiq Khan’s policy has…
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The 1975 have said they have cancelled shows in Taiwan and Indonesia – a day after Malaysia banned it from performing there after its frontman kissed a male bandmate on stage and criticised the country’s anti-LGBT laws. “Unfortunately, due to current circumstances, it is impossible to proceed with the scheduled shows,” the British band said…
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Some artefacts could already be gone Ancient Buddhist murals in Dunhuang and Zhangye, Gansu province, are under threat after the extreme rainfall, researchers say. “Gansu is famous for its caves and the art stored inside them for centuries. “Increased bouts of rainfall in the desert pose an acute risk.” The report warned some artefacts could…
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Europe is set for another heatwave after a short period of respite from the punishing temperatures this week. Forecasters have said a “heat dome” continues to expand over the southern half of the continent. What is a heat dome and why is it causing the current extremities in weather? What is a heat dome? It’s…
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Human Beings Are of Four Types. 2. A man who knows, but does not know that he knows. This one has forgotten, so quietly remind him. 3. A man who does not know, and knows that he does not know. This one is a student, so teach him continuously because he will be a great…
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While the UK has so far avoided the dangers of mosquito-borne diseases due to its temperate weather conditions, it may not be the case for future summers. Mosquito bites might be aggravating for the skin and the itchiness be a real nuisance, but the primary concern for experts such as Dr Oliver Brady from the…
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A wildfire that has been raging on the Greek island of Rhodes has entered its sixth day, forcing evacuations and causing concern for holidaymakers. Coastguard vessels and more than 30 private boats have evacuated at least 2,000 people, including tourists, from beaches in the southeastern part of the island. Firefighters have been backed by air…
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Rhodes is a popular holiday destination and its beaches attract thousands of tourists every year. Airlines have continued to fly into Rhodes International Airport despite the fires but say they are keeping an eye on the “fast-moving situation”. British Airways says it is “very concerned” about what is happening and has been in contact with…
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Ian Murison, from London, has been speaking to Sky News from his rescue boat after leaving where he and his family were staying in the Kiotari area of Rhodes. “I can only describe it as almost a movie experience where everyone’s looking into the sky as it got a very strange orange colour, and everybody…
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Jet2 airline cancels all flights to Rhodes today Budget airline Jet2 has cancelled all flights and holidays that are due to depart to Rhodes today, it has announced. However, it will still fly the planned aircraft out – with no passengers on board – so that it can bring customers back to the UK. It…
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A UK court has ordered the confiscation of £101.5 million allegedly linked to James Ibori, former governor of Delta state. Delivering the judgement on Friday after “factual findings”, David Tomlinson, a judge at Southwark Crown Court, said Ibori should pay the sum immediately or face an eight-year jail sentence. Reacting through a statement posted on…
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You’re living in The Matrix and you don’t even realize it. All right, that’s being dramatic. But it is true that many of the assumptions you make about life, the universe, and everything in between might not be entirely certifiable and are, as it so happens, based on tall tales, shoddy information, and, in egregious…
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A federal high court in Abuja has ordered the office of the attorney-general of the federation (AGF) to take over the N5 billion suit filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against Stella Oduah, former aviation minister. The EFCC alleged that Oduah misappropriated public funds estimated at N5 billion while serving as minister. The charge…
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A court of appeal in the UK has ruled that Nigeria is liable for a $70 million arbitration award in favour of Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Ltd, a Chinese investor. Julian Flaux, the presiding judge, made the ruling on Thursday in reaction to claims of state immunity made by Nigeria to avoid paying the…
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