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California wildfire explodes, becomes largest in US
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California wildfire explodes, becomes largest in US

Firefighters watch as flames and smoke move through a valley in the Forest Ranch area of Butte County as the Park Fire continues to burn near Chico, California. Photo: AFP / Josh Edelson By Joseph Ax, Reuters Thousands of firefighters were battling a rapidly growing wildfire in northern California on Saturday after the blaze more than doubled in size in a 24-hour span. The Park Fire had burned more than 350,000 acres (141,640ha) about 144km north of the state capital city of Sacramento as of Saturday afternoon, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or Cal Fire. Cooler temperatures and more humid air were expected in the region, potentially helping efforts to slow the spread of the fire, which was still 0 percent contained. The fire has destroyed 134 str...
Rings of Power cast unveils first look at season 2 at Comic-Con
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Rings of Power cast unveils first look at season 2 at Comic-Con

By Danielle Broadway and Rollo Ross, Reuters Yvette Nicole Brown, Patrick Mckay, Charlie Vickers, JD Payne, Morfydd Clark, Daniel Weyman, Benjamin Walker, Megan Richards, Robert Aramayo, Tyroe Muhafidin, Charles Edwards, Maxim Baldry, Sophia Nomvete, Ismaël Cruz Córdova, Ema Horvath, Lloyd Owen, Trystan Gravelle and Cynthia Addai-Robinson speak onstage during "he Lord Of The Rings: Rings Of Power Panel during 2024 Comic-Con International. Photo: Matt Winkelmeyer / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP Note: This story contains spoilers for season one of The Rings of Power. Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power unveiled the first look at season two on Friday (US time) as the cast shared insights into what is coming next in the fantasy series at San Diego Comic-Con. The fantasy...
Rocket kills 11 on Golan Heights sportsfield, Israel vows response
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Rocket kills 11 on Golan Heights sportsfield, Israel vows response

By Maayan Lubell, Maya Gebeily and Laila Bassam, Reuters Israeli emergency services and local residents gather near a soccer field where a rocket hit in Majdal Shams. Photo: AFP / Jalaa Marey A rocket attack on a football ground in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights killed 11 people including children on Saturday, Israeli authorities said, blaming Hezbollah and vowing to respond against the Iran-backed Lebanese group. Hezbollah denied any responsibility for the strike, the deadliest in Israel or Israeli-annexed territory since the start of the conflict in Gaza. "The Hezbollah attack today crossed all red lines, and the response will be accordingly. We are approaching the moment of an all-out war against Hezbollah and Lebanon," Foreign Minister Israel Katz told Axios. In a written sta...
Raj & DK’s series `Rakt Bramhand – The Bloody Kingdom` to premiere on Netflix
Entertainment, Movies

Raj & DK’s series `Rakt Bramhand – The Bloody Kingdom` to premiere on Netflix

Netflix teams up once again with celebrated creator duo Raj & DK to bolster their creative partnership for its first action-fantasy series, Rakt Bramhand - The Bloody Kingdom. This announcement follows on the heels of their successful collaboration, the now-cult hit series Guns & Gulaabs. For this ambitious project, Raj & DK partnered with director Rahi Anil Barve and long-time collaborator Sita R Menon, under their production company, D2R Films.  The series promises a gripping, edgy narrative set against the backdrop of a fantastical kingdom with bloody action and spectacular visuals. Filming for the series commences soon. Stay tuned for the official cast announcement. Speaking of their exciting collaboration with Netflix, Raj & DK share, “This is uncharted territory wh...
Olympian sorry to wife for losing wedding ring in Seine
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Olympian sorry to wife for losing wedding ring in Seine

By Lucy Clarke-Billings, BBC News Gianmarco Tamberi of Team Italy celebrating his wife Chiara Bontempi after winning the gold medal in the Men's High Jump Final during day five of the 26th European Athletics Championships at Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy, on 11 June, 2024. Photo: Massimo Valicchia / NurPhoto / NurPhoto via AFP Italian high jumper Gianmarco Tamberi has issued a grovelling apology to his wife after losing his wedding ring during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. The 32-year-old world champion was flag-waving for Italy, as the boat carrying its athletes sailed down the River Seine, when the ring slipped off his finger. "I'm sorry my love, I'm so sorry," he wrote on Instagram in a post dedicated to his wife, Chiara Bontempi Tamberi. The athlete blamed "losing ...
Jasper wildfire: Canadian PM Justin Trudeau thanks Kiwi firefighters
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Jasper wildfire: Canadian PM Justin Trudeau thanks Kiwi firefighters

In this 24 July, 2024, image obtained from the Jasper National Park in Canada, smoke rises from a wildfire burning in the park. Photo: Handout / Jasper National Park / AFP Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has thanked New Zealand firefighters for their help battling a wildfire raging through Jasper National Park. Trudeau posted a message on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), thanking the brave first responders and mentioning firefighters from New Zealand, Australia, Mexico and South Africa. And, to reinforce their efforts, over 400 firefighters from our friends in Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, and South Africa are on their way to fight wildfires in Alberta, shoulder-to-shoulder with our Canadian teams.— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) July 25, 2024 Rain and ...
Hundreds of people are applying for roles, how do you stand out?
Business

Hundreds of people are applying for roles, how do you stand out?

It was important to tailor your CV for the role, personalise your cover letter and proof read them, Lee Marshall said. Photo: 123rf Job application numbers are at record levels, and recruiters say they are dealing with hundreds of applicants for some roles. So what can you do to stand out in a crowded employment market? RNZ asked the experts. Don't apply for everything and anything Shannon Barlow, managing director of Frog Recruitment, said people needed to be selective in what they applied for. "Recruitment agencies and a lot of businesses use applicant tracking systems so can see your application history. If you're applying for anything and everything they might overlook your application, even if you have relevant experience for the job. A bit like the boy who cried wolf, but rather t...
Head and neck cancers on the rise in India, tobacco major cause: Experts
Health

Head and neck cancers on the rise in India, tobacco major cause: Experts

India is witnessing a significant increase in the incidence of head and neck cancers, with projections estimating 2.1 million new cancer cases by 2040, healthcare experts said on Saturday. On the World Head and Neck Cancer Day, experts said this alarming trend underscores the need for a comprehensive understanding of the underlying factors and the implementation of effective public health strategies. A recent study by Delhi-based NGO, Cancer Mukt Bharat Foundation, highlighted that at least 26 per cent of cancer patients in India have head and neck cancer. "India is seeing a surge in head and neck cancer cases, especially among young men, due to increased tobacco consumption and Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Around 80-90 per cent of oral cancer patients have been found to use tobacco in s...
Luxury in the marshes: screen-free family time on Elmley Nature Reserve
Life Style

Luxury in the marshes: screen-free family time on Elmley Nature Reserve

In the evening, a pretty courtyard is open for people to enjoy Wood Fired pizzas from the outdoor oven. It’s £27 per person for pizza, salad and dessert, or a £70 deal for a family of four, pizza, salad, dessert each.  The available local drinks were very limited – we had a bottle of red as that was the only wine left, and it wasn’t great for the money – but it’s a nice relaxed setting, with sofas to relax on in Linhay Barn, an plenty of outdoor space where the children can run around with each other.   Source link
Trump doctor disputes suggestion shrapnel, not bullet, hit his ear
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Trump doctor disputes suggestion shrapnel, not bullet, hit his ear

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is rushed offstage during a rally on 13 July, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. Photo: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images/AFP Donald Trump's former White House physician disputed on Friday a suggestion by the FBI director that shrapnel, not a bullet, could have caused the injury to the Republican presidential candidate's right ear during an assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania on 13 July. The narrative that a bullet ripped through Trump's ear, and that he escaped death by just a quarter of an inch, has become a major element of the former president's White House campaign. Many of his supporters say the fact he survived was divine intervention and Trump mentions his brush with death in his speeches. "I took a bullet for democ...