Independent candidates Attieh Fard and Andy Erlam held hustings for the Clacton by-election, but frontrunners Nigel Farage and Count Binface were notably absent. Fard criticized the election being treated as a joke, while Farage was busy announcing a new policy in London.
L'Office français de la biodiversité (OFB) alerte sur une dégradation "historique et critique" des petits cours d'eau français fin juillet, avec un nombre record de ruptures d'écoulement et d'assecs, dépassant la sécheresse de 2022 et touchant toutes les régions.
Benjamin Lewis, 48, fascinated by vampires and blood, was detained in a hospital after leaving stolen sheep and deer corpses at New Forest churches, frightening parishioners and farmers. DNA evidence led to his arrest for religiously aggravated harassment and theft.
Banks across India will observe various holidays in August due to regional festivals and national observances like Independence Day, with closures varying by state. While branch services will be unavailable on these dates, digital banking services will continue to operate normally.
Pablo Vázquez, presidente de la fundación Reformismo21 del PP y ex-presidente de Renfe e Ineco, ha fallecido. El líder del PP, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, lo ha elogiado en la red social X, destacando su inteligencia, trabajo y bondad.
Former LSU student Grand founded Giving Greek, a student-run organization that has donated over 10,000 meals from campus food waste to Baton Rouge's St Vincent de Paul homeless shelter. His efforts, recognized by Senator Bill Cassidy, also include toy drives and blanket distribution.
En Ceuta, el Ejército español está llevando a cabo operaciones para reunir y devolver a inmigrantes a Marruecos, a pesar de las afirmaciones oficiales de 'voluntariedad'. La situación genera intentos de escape y tensión con la prensa, mientras los soldados admiten los retornos forzados.
Over 50 international observers from CIS and CSTO will monitor Kazakhstan's parliamentary elections scheduled for August 23. The CEC has accredited 155 observers from various countries and organizations, with accreditation continuing until August 17, for the new 145-seat unicameral parliament.
The US tech industry's increasingly hawkish attitude towards China is alarming observers who warn it could deepen mistrust. Researchers from Renmin and Tsinghua universities suggest corporate leaders are selectively presenting information to influence Washington's policy decisions against China.
A former LSU student, Grand, founded Giving Greek to repurpose campus food waste. The student-run organization has donated over 10,000 meals to Baton Rouge's St Vincent de Paul homeless shelter and was recognized by US Senator Bill Cassidy for its community impact.
Lisa Brinkworth, journaliste britannique, saisit la CEDH pour faire condamner la France suite au classement pour prescription de sa plainte contre Gérald Marie, ex-directeur d'Elite, qu'elle accuse d'agression sexuelle et de liens avec Jeffrey Epstein. Elle espère de nouvelles investigations.
Silvia Ueno, terapeuta de Ribeirão Preto, criou a personagem 'Fada do Cocô' para ajudar crianças a superar o medo de usar o vaso sanitário, com músicas, livros e ferramentas interativas.
Le groupe britannique Massive Attack a été détenu et interdit de séjour à Singapour après avoir brandi un drapeau palestinien et scandé "Free Palestine" lors d'un concert, enfreignant les lois locales sur l'expression politique et l'affichage de drapeaux étrangers.
Manchester City's Jack Grealish is linked with Atlético Madrid, while Tottenham eyes Victor Osimhen and Cody Gakpo. Manchester United seeks left-back options, Juventus targets Guglielmo Vicario, and Hull pursues several players. West Ham and Trabzonspor are also active in the transfer market.
South Korea's first lunar orbiter, Danuri, will observe a piece of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket as it is expected to impact the moon near the Einstein Crater this week, providing valuable data on the lunar surface and impact mechanisms.
Kristoffer Jakobsen, Sveriges främste herralpinåkare, har kämpat med uråkningar under hela sin karriär. Trots frustrationen och medieras fokus på dessa misser, har Jakobsen bestämt sig för att satsa vidare med en treårsplan för att återvinna sin plats bland toppen.
Le 12 août, l'Espagne et les îles Baléares assisteront à la première éclipse solaire totale depuis plus d'un siècle, un événement scientifique et touristique majeur, avec des parallèles avec les éclipses de 1905 et 1959 mais également des différences notables.
A South Korean startup, KOREC, connects South Korean youth facing job shortages with Japanese employers struggling to fill positions. This trend, driven by South Korea's youth unemployment and Japan's aging workforce, is also being adopted by other tech talent placement companies like Wanted Lab and LAPRAS.
A five-year study in South Africa found that 11 elephants released from captivity exhibited behavior and stress hormone levels very similar to wild elephants, proving their ability to successfully reintegrate into natural environments and regain independence.
Hong Kong experienced its second consecutive amber rainstorm warning on Monday morning, with heavy rainfall across the city. The Hong Kong Observatory forecasts sunnier but very hot weather later this week, following persistent showers and thunderstorms.
La proteína se ha convertido en un reclamo publicitario, impulsando la venta de productos enriquecidos. Un metaanálisis reciente sugiere que reducir su ingesta podría ser beneficioso para la salud, cuestionando los beneficios exagerados, mientras un estudio español revela que el 90% de estos productos no son saludables.
Enchentes, tornados e ventos extremos atingiram o sul do Brasil, São Paulo e Rio de Janeiro. Cientistas do Inpe e Cemaden afirmam que o El Niño já influencia o clima, especialmente no Sul, mas não é a causa direta dos vendavais no Sudeste, que tiveram outra dinâmica atmosférica. O aquecimento global é apontado como um fator que amplia a intensidade e frequência dos eventos extremos.
South Korea's city of Yangsan recorded 42.5C, its highest temperature since 1904, prompting emergency heatwave alerts and warnings to cease outdoor activities. The extreme heat has led to public refuge in air-conditioned spaces and the cancellation of a professional baseball game.
El Aeropuerto Internacional de Palm Beach fue renombrado Donald J. Trump en Florida por iniciativa del gobernador Ron DeSantis. Este cambio se suma a una serie de esfuerzos del expresidente por inmortalizar su nombre en infraestructuras, billetes y monedas, generando debate sobre su legado.
