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The sharp rise in water-related conflicts in recent years is in focus as the World Water Week conference begins on Sunday in Sweden’s capital, Stockholm, and online.With the theme “Water for People and Progress”, the conference is organised annually by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) and highlights growing global water-security challenges.According to the Pacific Institute, a US-based nonprofit water think tank, 420 water-related conflicts were recorded in 2024 – a record high and a 78 percent increase from the 235 conflicts recorded in 2022.The increase is largely driven by attacks on water infrastructure and disputes over access, particularly in…
Recognisable Sydney landmarks feature on the double-sided medal, including the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, which are part of the 42.2km (26.2 mile) course.Users on social media noticed the shape of the stadium engraved on the medal appeared to be carved in the wrong likeness.Munich’s Allianz Arena is sculpted by thousands of diamond-shaped inflatable cushions, while Sydney’s similarly named Allianz Stadium has a flatter facade smoothed with long bronze fins.Sydney Marathon confirmed runners would receive the medal depicting the incorrect city’s stadium, noting: “It’s a beautiful medal, and now a little more unique.” “It’s certainly given everyone something to talk…
When someone dies following police contact, it is mandatory for the case to be referred to the IOPC, which is now investigating. The watchdog said on Saturday that “at this early stage, we understand Cleveland Police sighted a suspicious vehicle and a pursuit began.” Security footage from a house on Lime Road in Middlesbrough appears to show a car being pursued by police vehicles three minutes before the crash.The BBC understands the pursuit ended prior to the crash, and the police vehicle occupied by PC Blades and PC Clough just happened to be in the area at the time.IOPC Director…
A scheme that could see serious sexual and violent offenders confined to areas just a few miles wide after leaving prison will be launched in October, Justice Secretary Alex Norris has announced.Government ministers say this is designed to give victims greater freedom and further reduce the possibility of unwanted contactThe intention to introduce “restriction zones” for violent offenders who leave prison and who are on probation was first announced by the government last year.Probation officers will be able to limit where serious offenders can go for as long as it is deemed necessary. Those who breach their new boundaries could…
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Mayors across England will be given new powers to overrule local councils on some planning decisions.The change would apply to proposals with more than 150 homes, more than 15,000 square metres of commercial space or buildings over 30 metres.Mayors in 13 areas including Manchester, Liverpool, the West of England and the West Midlands will gain similar powers to Sir Sadiq Khan in London, who is already able to “call in” planning decisions. Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said the powers were an “essential part of the toolkit that mayors need to effectively deliver new homes and regeneration”.The Conservatives questioned whether it…
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced retaliatory tariffs on the United States after Washington imposed a 50 percent levy on $20bn worth of Canadian goods.Carney, speaking in Ottawa on Saturday, said the new Canadian tariffs would target US steel, dairy and electronics industries among others and take effect on September 8.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list“Canada will match Washington’s new tariffs dollar for dollar in order to protect Canadian workers, farmers, families, and businesses,” Carney told reporters.The announcement came after days of intense negotiations broke down late on Friday, worsening a delicate relationship between the longtime trade…
The warning comes as US President Donald Trump threatens to isolate Iran economically, to weaken its government.By Reuters and The Associated PressPublished On 22 Aug 202622 Aug 2026Iran has threatened to treat nearby countries as enemies and target their interests if they join a United States campaign to cripple its economy.Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, issued the warning in a Saturday interview with state broadcaster IRIB.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list“We’re telling all nearby countries not to join the US economic war. Otherwise, we will consider them as enemies,” Rezaei told IRIB.His remarks come…
Syria has condemned an Israeli attack on the village of Beit Jinn, southwest of the country’s capital Damascus, which officials said hit a civilian vehicle and left several people injured.The attack was the second known Israeli strike on Syria in the past week, with Syria branding it a “violation” of its sovereignty and international law.In a post on X, the Israeli military said it had targeted a “terrorist” in the “final stages” of preparing attacks which posed an immediate threat to soldiers.The latest incident comes days after reports emerged Israel had struck a military airbase close to the Turkish border,…
What is the most disgusting thing you saw on the set of The Pitt?I mean, American coffee. It’s bad over there. The de-gloved leg was gross. I saw a full vaginal birth. I drilled into a skull!Did you enjoy that?I did like that. I really liked that. But, actually, I broke the rig. I haven’t spoken about this publicly, actually. It was, like, a US$75,000 rig.When you shoot, you shoot the same thing over again … and we’re shooting my coverage on my face. We’re not looking at the rig, so I have to fake it, right? So I faked…