On Sunday, temperatures rose across a large portion of the nation due to warm European air. “It’s going to be hot. The weather is coming with a lot of humidity, so it will feel quite uncomfortable out there across central eastern England,” Met Office forecaster Craig Snell said.“Elsewhere, it’s still going to be warm and humid, but the hottest weather will be in central eastern England.”It occurs despite two yellow weather warnings for thunderstorms being issued by the Met Office for portions of northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.For London, temperatures are expected to drop back to normal from Wednesday…
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Team USA high jumper Shelby McEwen stood by his decision to take part in a jump-off instead of simply accepting a shared gold medal during Saturday’s high jump final.McEwen and New Zealand’s Hamish Kerr both cleared the 2.36 meter jumps but were unable to complete a 2.38 meter jump during the regulation period. At that point, McEwen and Kerr had two options: they could agree to share the gold medal or they could go to a jump-off to try to settle the competition. In 2021 at the Tokyo Olympics, Qatar’s Mutaz Essa Barshim and Italy’s Gianmarco Tamberi found themselves in…
Governor issues evacuation order as Kyiv increases military activity just across the border and maintains Kursk push.Russia has begun evacuations in the Belgorod region as it eyes rising military activity across the border in Ukraine. The governor of Belgorod announced on Monday that he had ordered civilians in one district of the region to head for safety. Russian forces are battling an Ukrainian offensive in the neighbouring Kursk region. “The enemy is active on the border of the Krasnoyaruzhsky district”, Vyacheslav Gladkov warned on the Telegram messaging platform on Monday. “For the health and security of our population, we’re beginning…
Alexis Aponte’s last stop was inside a Bronx subway terminal at Norwood-205th Street. That’s where the 29-year-old Queens man was found dead aboard a D train on New Year’s Day 2021, officials said, after fatally ingesting fentanyl. “I was going to have him as a best man at my wedding,” said Damien Gray, a childhood friend and a former opioid addict. Aponte’s death was one of 41 fatal overdoses in 2021 within the New York City subway system, according to data obtained by THE CITY through a Freedom of Information Law request. And that number nearly doubled the next year,…
Embarking on a safari adventure through the vast and untamed wilderness of Kruger National Park is a dream for many wildlife enthusiasts. It is a land that pulsates with the raw energy of Africa, teeming with a rich tapestry of iconic species. Yet, for those seeking an extraordinary and transformative experience, the key to unlocking the wonders of this pristine natural haven lies in the capable hands of safari guides. These passionate and knowledgeable experts are the true architects of unforgettable safari encounters, shaping tourists’ experiences and bringing the park’s marvels to life. AFRICA.COM Source link
Loki Thrilled As “Amaphanta” Visualizer Shot On iPhone Takes Off. In a delightful turn of events, Loki is overjoyed as his latest music video for the hit single “Amaphanta,” shot entirely on an iPhone, gains remarkable popularity. Loki Thrilled As “Amaphanta” Visualizer Shot On iPhone Takes Off Loki recently took to Instagram to express his gratitude and excitement for the tremendous support his latest creative visualizer has garnered. As the video climbs into the top 30 trends on YouTube, Loki’s celebration highlights the impressive reception and engagement it has achieved. His post not only thanks his fans for their enthusiasm…
Iraq is proposing a law change which could allow girls as young as nine to get married, rolling back decades of social progress.The Middle Eastern country’s government is considering changing clause 188 of the Personal Status Law of 1959, First Post has reported. This would allow citizens to choose either religious authorities or the civil judiciary to decide on family affairs, according to AFP. A particular worry is the potential for this to roll back the potential minimum age of marriage to be younger than 18. Protests are now being held against changing the law, which was considered revolutionary for the Middle East…
The Mariners announced that outfielder Julio Rodriguez has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list. ESPN’s Buster Olney (X link) reported earlier Sunday that Seattle intended to activate Rodriguez in time for Sunday’s game with the Mets. Infielder Ryan Bliss was optioned to Triple-A in the corresponding move.A collision with the outfield wall left Rodriguez with a right high ankle sprain back on July 21, and he was placed on the IL a couple of days later. As recently as Saturday, reports indicated that Rodriguez wasn’t expected to play Sunday, yet the Mariners were considering him day-to-day due to some…
Medical charity MSF warns of urgent need to protect civilians caught up in escalating conflict in western Rakhine State.More Rohingya are arriving in Bangladesh from Myanmar with war-related injuries amid escalating conflict between the military and the Arakan Army (AA) in western Rakhine State, according to international medical group Doctors without Borders, known by its French initials MSF. MSF said its teams in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, treated 39 people for conflict-related injuries including mortar shell injuries and gunshot wounds in the four days leading up to August 7. More than 40 percent of the injured were women and children, it…
UPDATE: OLIVIA REEVES WINS GOLD. It has been 24 years since women were first allowed to compete in weightlifting at the Olympics. Team USA’s Olivia Reeves was just 3 years old when Tara Nott-Cunningham won the country’s first and only gold. Now, 21-year-old Reeves is aiming to break a world record at the Paris Olympics and if everything goes to plan, she could make history on her way to becoming one of the greatest weightlifters in U.S. history. Reeves is competing in the women’s 71kg session on Friday, Aug. 9, at 1:30 p.m. ET. You can stream live on Peacock…