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Pictures show 'frightening' wildfires at Welsh beauty spot

Wildfires frightening livestock at beauty spot40 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleLeigh BoobyerBBC WalesRuth Rees PhotographyFire crews have been tackling wildfires since SundayFirefighters have entered their fourth day tackling wildfires spreading across a mid-Wales beauty spot. Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said crews have been responding to the fires in and around the Elan Valley area, in Powys, since Sunday.A helicopter has been deployed to drop water on high risk a...

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EDGE highlights growth in defence manufacturing at Make it in the Emirates 2026

EDGE Group has showcased its latest achievements in advanced defence manufacturing during its participation in Make it in the Emirates 2026, highlighting progress in local production, innovation and talent development. The group is taking part as an Enablement Partner at the event, where it is presenting its efforts to strengthen supply chain localisation and expand manufacturing capabilities in the UAE. Strong growth in 2025EDGE said it generated AED 596 million in local added value in 2025, w...

Pak strikes Taliban posts, vehicles in Chaman as Afghan border tensions spike

Pak strikes Taliban posts vehicles in Chaman as Afghan border tensions spike

IGS 2026: St. Kitts and Nevis draws more interest from the Middle-East

The Investment Gateway Summit (IGS) is returning to St. Kitts and Nevis from 17-20 June 2026, for its highly anticipated third edition,  and this time, the global footprint is expanding.Among the most noteworthy developments is a visible surge in interest from Jordan and the wider Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, underscoring just how far this summit has travelled in prestige and reach.Launched in 2024, the Investment Gateway Summit has quickly evolved from a debut platform into...

Global challenges take center stage at Russia Open Dialogue Forum

The II Open Dialogue "Future of the World. A New Platform for Global Growth" took place in Russia. The extensive three‑day program at the National Center "Russia" brought together expert discussions, presentations by authors of the best essays from around the world, and informal networking with experts. More than 100 authors from 43 countries presented their ideas on what tomorrow will look like.Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the participants. According to him, the geography of the O...

Global forest loss slows but El Niño fires could threaten progress

Global forest loss slows but El Niño fires could threaten progress17 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMark PoyntingClimate researcherReutersLarge areas of the Amazon rainforest were still lost in 2025, but not as quickly The loss of tropical rainforests slowed last year, new satellite data suggests, largely due to Brazil's efforts to curb deforestation in the Amazon.Researchers estimate that nearly 43,000 sq km (17,000 sq miles) of old-growth tropical forests were lost globally...

Israeli 'double-tap' strike kills three rescue workers in Lebanon, officials say

Israeli 'double-tap' strike kills three rescue workers in Lebanon, officials say6 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleHugo BachegaMiddle East correspondent, BeirutReutersThe Israeli military says it struck Hezbollah infrastructure sites in southern Lebanon on TuesdayTwo successive Israeli air strikes on a building in southern Lebanon have killed five people, including three emergency workers, Lebanese officials say, in what the country's prime minister has described as a...

चुनाव की गर्मी के बाद बंगाल में अब आंधी-बारिश का सितम, पूरे राज्य में IMD का अलर्ट

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Search ends for missing crew of U.S. ship that overturned in typhoon

U.S. Search suspended for missing crew members of U.S.-flagged ship that overturned during typhoon Updated on: April 29, 2026 / 6:59 AM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google The search has been suspended for five missing crew members of a U.S.-flagged cargo ship that overturned near the Northern Mariana Islands during a typhoon, authorities said Wednesday.Six people were aboard the 145-foot ship, called the Mariana. Divers on April 21 recovered one crew member's body from the overturned ship."We a...

Trump clashes with another European ally as he lashes out at Germany for ‘US humiliation’ jibe

NewsWorldEuropeTrump clashes with another European ally as he lashes out at Germany for ‘US humiliation’ jibeSince launching his war on Iran, the US president’s relationship with transatlantic allies has rapidly deterioratedAlex Croft Wednesday 29 April 2026 11:50 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComm...

Inquiry into 'sickening' waste dump at protected site

Inquiry into 'sickening' waste dump at protected site30 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleIsaac AsheEast MidlandsEnvironment Agency/Natural EnglandThe Cave's Inn Pits site has been buried under about 30,000 tonnes of shredded waste hidden by layers of soilA major investigation has been launched into the "sickening" large-scale dumping of waste at a protected site in Leicestershire.People near Cave's Inn Pits near the village of Shawell, south of Lutterwo...

US to issue special passports for America's 250th birthday: Here's what will be new

The US State Department is releasing a limited batch of commemorative passports for America's 250th birthday, featuring Donald Trump's image and signature. These special passports, available soon at the Washington D.C. office, will have design changes but retain security features. Standard passports will continue to be issued elsewhere.

France urges citizens to leave Mali after rebel attacks

France urges citizens to leave Mali after rebel attacks37 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleHafsa KhalilAFP via Getty ImagesExplosions and gunfire were reported in the capital, Bamako (pictured above) last weekendFrance has urged its citizens to leave Mali "as soon as possible", after a weekend of co-ordinated attacks by separatist fighters and Islamist militants.In an update on Wednesday, the advice also warned French citizens not to travel to the West African nation, desc...

DNA links Florida man in Philippines to 1989 child abduction

US suspect held in south-east Asia after genealogical DNA identified him in Tampa-area case involving 7-year-old girlA man accused of kidnapping and sexually abusing a 7-year-old girl in Florida in 1989 was recently arrested in the Philippines, according to authorities.Preserved DNA and genealogical research allowed investigators to identify Young Tom Talmadge, 69, as the suspect in the Tampa-area case, the Philippines’ government said in a statement. Continue reading...

Has remote learning in UAE impacted school calendars?

The UAE has confirmed its school calendar for the coming academic years— but for many families, the question isn’t just about dates anymore.It’s about how disruptions have already reshaped routines, and what that means going forward.The Ministry of Education (MOE) had earlier approved a unified academic calendar for public and private schools across the country, outlining term dates through to the 2028–2029 academic year.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.While...

Inside Ukraine’s battle to defeat the dreaded Shahed – Russia’s most feared weapon

NewsWorldEuropeInside Ukraine’s battle to defeat the dreaded Shahed – Russia’s most feared weaponAbout 15-20% of the Shaheds sent by Russia are powered by jet engines Max Hunder Wednesday 29 April 2026 10:21 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2967041","ar...

Audacious rescue attempt underway to save stranded whale Timmy on Baltic coast

NewsWorldEuropeAudacious rescue attempt underway to save stranded whale Timmy on Baltic coastTimmy the whale has been stranded for around a month in a case that has gripped national attention in GermanyAlex Croft Wednesday 29 April 2026 10:12 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookma...

Ganga Expressway पर मिलेंगी तमाम सुविधाएं, EV वालों की टेंशन होगी दूर

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Could this conference be a 'turning point' for the world's use of fossil fuels?

Against the backdrop of an energy crisis and a warming planet, more than 50 countries have come to Santa Marta, Colombia, to discuss concrete ways to phase out oil, gas, and coal.(Image credit: Raul Arboleda)