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Mike Lynch was one of the “most inspirational citizens” of Suffolk, says the Countess of Euston. Clare, Countess of Euston, HM Lord-Lieutenant of Suffolk, says Mr Lynch was “quite simply a genius” who was “exemplary” in his position as a deputy lieutenant of Suffolk. She said: “I join with so many others in mourning the…
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As global temperatures rise due to climate change, mosquito season has lengthened across much of the contiguous United States, a development that scientists warn could heighten the risk of outbreaks of diseases such as dengue and malaria, and the spread of West Nile and Zika viruses, reported The Washington Post (WP) on Thursday. “Over the…
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Storms and heavy rainfall have swept down Italy in recent days after weeks of scorching heat. The high temperatures heated the Mediterranean sea to record levels, raising the risk of extreme weather conditions, experts said. “The sea surface temperature around Sicily was around 30 degrees Celsius, which is almost three degrees more than normal,” said…
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While 15 people have reportedly been rescued, six tourists remain missing. Four of the missing passengers are British and two are American, Italian news website la Repubblica reported. British technology tycoon Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter are among them. Mr Lynch’s wife, Angela Bacares, was rescued, according to local media. Mr Lynch founded software…
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The search for six missing tourists is set to resume this morning after the Bayesian luxury yacht was sunk by intense storms off the coast of Palermo yesterday. Italy’s fire brigade Vigili del Fuoco said on X that early inspections of the wreck were “unsuccessful” due to limited access to the bridge and furniture obstructing passages.…
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British tech tycoon Mike Lynch is among the six people missing after the superyacht sank. The yacht was owned by Mr Lynch. Mr Lynch, known as the “British Bill Gates”, has been in the headlines in recent months over a high-profile fraud case. In June, he was cleared of all charges by a US jury…
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The body of a man has been found next to the yacht as divers entered the water to search for those missing, according to reports in Italy. The divers saw “corpses through the portholes” of the superyacht, Salvo Cocina, the head of the Civil Protection Protection of Sicily, told Corriere Della Sera. Vessel was anchored…
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Images are emerging of the aftermath of the storm off the coast of Sicily. Local media said a fierce storm, including water spouts, battered the area overnight. Emergency crews are working in the area as six people remain missing.
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What do we know? This morning, Italian media reported that a superyacht carrying mostly Britons was caught in a tornado and sank off the coast of Palermo. Here is what we know now… One person is dead and six are missing after the yacht sank. A one-year-old child is among 15 people who were rescued…
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Wildfire season is growing more dangerous by the hour as an unrelenting heat wave remains locked in place over Western Canada. More than 320 active blazes were burning throughout the province as of Sunday morning. Extremely dangerous fire conditions will persist for the next couple of days as high heat, dry air, and occasional bouts…
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A man died over the weekend after he was struck by lightning while he tried to warn beachgoers about an impending storm in Seaside Park, N.J., on Sunday, June 23, reports News 12 New Jersey, Asbury Park Press and Jersey Shore Online. Patrick Dispoto, 59, was found unconscious on J Street Beach in Seaside Park around 7:40 p.m. on…
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Deadly heatwaves are scorching cities on four continents as the Northern Hemisphere marks the first day of summer, a sign that climate change may again help to fuel record-breaking heat that could surpass last summer as the warmest in 2,000 years. Record temperatures in recent days are suspected to have caused hundreds, if not thousands, of deaths across…
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The death toll from destructive storms battering Houston on Thursday night has risen to at least seven, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office confirmed on Friday evening. An EF-1 tornado was confirmed near Cypress in the northwest of the fourth largest U.S. city with 100 mph (160 kph) straight-line winds and tore over the downtown, causing…
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Thousands of homes have been left without power in Northern England this morning as Storm Isha continues to cause disruption across the country. Electricity North West said almost 8,000 homes had lost power, with crews standing down due to the weather conditions. As a result, expected restoration times have been pushed back to 5pm on…
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Some 230,000 properties are without power across Ireland this morning, the Electricity Supply Board (ESB) has said. It comes after Storm Isha caused significant disruption on the island last night. ESB said the worst impacted areas are in the northwest. “Fallen electricity wires are live and dangerous. Never approach or touch them. Call our emergency…
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The government has “absolutely” provided enough money for flood prevention, the floods minister has said. Robbie Moore told reports a “huge” amount of flooding has been seen across parts of England but reassured people, teams are “working around the clock” to help those affected. “In those hard hit areas we’ve experienced a huge amount of…
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