Bangladesh: Sugar mill fire contaminates Karnaphuli river:
Three days after a massive fire destroyed over 100,000 metric tonnes of raw sugar in a factory in the port city of Chittagong, locals found liquid sugar and chemical waste flowing into a major river in Bangladesh. Watch to learn more about this all too familiar story of industrial waste ravaging water bodies!
Brazil 'coup' probe: Former president Bolsonaro stands tall at rally in Rio
At a Rio de Janeiro event, Jair Bolsonaro, the former president of Brazil, made a bold presence. It occurs one day after testimony from former military chiefs was made public, in which they said he was involved in a scheme to rig the results of the 2022 election.
People born after the 1930s had a steady growth in their brain size.
The most complex organ nature makes is the human brain, which is growing, according to a recent study. A larger brain could result in a more enormous brain reserve, which could lower the incidence of age-related dementia all around. Keep an eye out for additional information!
Baltimore bridge collapse: Cranes set up to clear debris from collision
A group of laborers in the US city of Baltimore has honored the six individuals who perished in the collapse of a bridge. Latin American migrants were the victims. Concurrently, the initial crane has been positioned to remove the debris.
Scientists in Antarctica warn of Bird Flu outbreak as penguin cases confirmed
Scientists in the Antarctic are warning of the spread of the deadly H5N1 avian flu virus. The disease was first detected on the frozen continent's mainland last month. It has since been detected in local penguin and cormorant populations. The spread of the virus has raised alarms about the potential impact on the region's substantial penguin colonies. The outbreak has decimated bird populations worldwide. It also hit South American wild bird and marine mammal populations hard. The Chilean Antarctic Institute (INACH) organized an expedition in the region. It announced this week that it had detected new positive bird flu cases in the area. The positive cases included nine Adelie penguins and one Antarctic cormorant. The virus was first found in skua seabirds on the Antarctic mainland last month. The outbreak may promote and increase the rate of disease transmission among various bird colonies
Xander Schauffele prepares for Olympic title defense after winning the PGA Championship.
Two weeks ago, Xander Schauffele won the PGA Championship, establishing himself as a new Major Champion. The 30-year-old birdied the 18th hole to beat Bryson DeChambeau of LIV Golf by one stroke. Schauffele's success at Valhalla Golf Course ended his long search for a Major championship. He is one of the sport's most consistent players, and the win propelled him to second place in the standings, trailing only Scottie Scheffler. Schauffele reminisced on his victory and looked ahead to the United States.
South Korea, which has the lowest fertility rate in the world, has launched high-speed train links to help improve the country's birth rate by reducing commuting times. Young people in South Korea have frequently cited long commutes and small, pricey housing in greater Seoul as the main deterrents to getting married and starting a family.
During Ramadan, Palestinians in Jerusalem fear violence from Israel.
The Al-Aqsa mosque compound's entrance has been blocked by Israeli soldiers in occupied East Jerusalem. A few believers said prayers outdoors. Israeli troops at the gate entrance beat other people who were attempting to enter the facility. The third-holiest place on the Muslim calendar is the Al-Aqsa compound. Israeli officials have restricted the amount of persons who can enter since October 7. Many Palestinians living in Israeli-occupied East Jerusalem worry that more Israeli restrictions will exacerbate the conflict.
Egypt: Al-Ahram film studio in Giza is on fire; no casualties have been recorded.
Early on Sunday morning, a large fire broke out at a film studio in Giza. One of Egypt's first cinematography studios is the AL Aram Film Studio. In addition to evacuating inhabitants from surrounding regions, the Giza authorities sent out a team of firefighters to stop the fire from spreading. Watch to find out more!
Protests in Colombia: Paying tribute to armed group victims
Bogota mourners honor the victims of violence following peace agreements. President Petro speaks with armed groups; policy enforcement is inadequate. Decades of civil conflict in Colombia were supposed to come to an end with the historic peace agreement with the FARC, but since 2016, over 400 former rebel fighters and 1,100 community leaders have been killed in violence that has returned to areas the government has been unable to control. The most impacted groups are indigenous people and Afro-Columbians. Even with laws and rules in existence, there has been little enforcement and a lot of impunity. President Gustavo Petro started consultations with the surviving armed factions, but no progress has been made. Redistributing wealth and stopping the illicit enterprise are essential but challenging steps toward peace.
UN adopts AI-related global resolution first | World Business Watch
The United Nations has passed the first international resolution on artificial intelligence in a historic decision. This resolution calls on member nations to preserve personal information, uphold human rights, and watch for any AI-related concerns.
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