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People wait as rescue workers prepare to start a search operation after an explosion inside a coal mine on the outskirts of Quetta, in southwest Pakistan, on July 31, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP At least 34 miners were killed and over a dozen remained trapped following a methane gas explosion in a coalfield in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, authorities said on Friday (July 31, 2026).The incident occurred on Thursday (July 30, 2026) in the Sorange coalfield near Quetta when a methane gas explosion struck a coal mine during a shift change, also damaging a neighbouring mine and trapping over 50…
More than 120 fish species have migrated from the Red Sea into the Mediterranean Since the Suez Canal opened more than 150 years ago, more than 120 fish species have migrated from the Red Sea into the Mediterranean. Researchers at Tel Aviv University have now created a statistical model that predicts which species are likely to make the move next, states a report by Phys Org. It also states that some of the model’s top candidate species included the stellate pufferfish (Arothron stellatus), the cinnabar goatfish (Parupeneus heptacantha) and the yellowspotted trevally (Turrum fulvoguttatum). The study was conducted by Dr.…
Following Farage’s difficulties, Labour is also now losing fewer of its 2024 voters to Reform. But the same is true of the Conservatives, whose loss of support to Reform in the polls during in this parliament has always been much greater than that suffered by Labour. Far from suffering from a Burnham bounce, Kemi Badenoch’s party has edged up to 20% in the polls for the first time since last spring.Burnham’s arrival has given Labour new hope. But despite having overtaken Reform in the polls, the new Labour leader still has to prove he can win back the working class…
A five-storey Bhiwandi building collapsed, killing ten people and injuring three others MUMBAI: The state govt ordered an inquiry into the crash of a part of a five-storey Bhiwandi building that claimed 10 lives.An FIR was lodged against the contractor hired for repairs, Ashok, and building owner, Bilal Khan, under Sections 105 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder) and 125 (negligent act endangering human life or personal safety of others) of BNS and relevant provisions of Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act for illegal construction, said DCP (zone 2), Thane, Pawan Basod.The PM announced an ex gratia of Rs 2…
Available for over a yearThe Democrats almost certainly need to win the Senate race in Michigan if they are to take control of Congress in November’s midterm elections but picking a candidate is exposing a stark choice for the party. Next week party members in the state will decide between a left wing candidate backed by Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and a centrist candidate backed by establishment Democrats like Gretchen Whitmer. It’s opened up a debate about whether the success of other progressive candidates like Zohran Mamdani could be replicated across the country as the Democrats build a strategy…
Aries Monthly PredictionAugust opens with finances moving in your favour, support from siblings, and good news related to your children. Your bond with your mother and spouse feels harmonious during the first few days. As the week progresses, unfinished tasks may demand attention, expenses could rise, and peace at home may feel slightly disturbed, though your confidence and work performance remain steady. The second week brings greater stability at home and an improvement in savings, but don’t ignore signs of fatigue, and pay attention to your mother’s health.Monthly Horoscope (Freepik)Mid-month may bring expenses related to legal matters, medical needs, or…
Quote of the Day by Irish author and poet Oscar Wilde Fashion quote of the day: “Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every six months” – Oscar WildeOscar Wilde had a way of saying things that made people laugh first and think later.His take on fashion was no different.“Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every six months.”It’s a wonderfully dramatic thing to say about clothes. And coming from Wilde, who was known for his wit, sharp observations and love of style, it feels almost…
Srinagar, Aug 1: State Secretary of the Jammu Kashmir Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) and former President of the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sheikh Ashiq Ahmad, on Saturday urged the government to ensure the smooth movement of fresh fruit-laden trucks from Srinagar to the rest of India via the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway during the ongoing harvest season.”I would like to draw immediate attention to the movement of fresh fruit-laden trucks from Srinagar to the rest of India, particularly via the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway”, he said.Fruit cultivation is the backbone of Kashmir’s economy and the primary source of livelihood for…
Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano, has erupted once again, sending spectacular lava flows down its slopes and lighting up the Sicilian night sky. Stunning visuals captured the fiery spectacle as molten rock flowed across the mountain, attracting global attention. Authorities continue monitoring volcanic activity while residents and tourists watch from safe distances. Here’s everything known about the latest Mount Etna eruption, its impact, and what experts are saying about future volcanic activity. Source link
Amazon got $600 million back in Trump tariff refunds. Some shoppers will be reimbursed automatically, no claim needed. Amazon has collected roughly $600 million in tariff refunds, and some of that money is heading back to shoppers. Finance chief Brian Olsavsky put the number on record during Thursday’s second-quarter earnings call, ending months of silence over whether the company would even apply for the cash. The refunds trace back to February, when the Supreme Court struck down the tariffs Donald Trump imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977, forcing the government to repay duties it had already…