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Available for 27 daysLucy Porter is joined by John Tothill, Kyrah Gray and Amy Annette to talk all things current-ish events. Should politicians wear ties? Should children learn to read? And should we all now identify as Spanish? Hosted by Lucy Porter Written by Lucy Porter, Ruth Husko and Katie Sayer, with additional material by Mike Shephard Producer – Katie Sayer Assistant producer – Lorna Reader Executive producer – Victoria Lloyd A Mighty Bunny production for BBC Radio 4Programme WebsiteShow less Source link

NEW DELHI: Delhi Police on Thursday dismissed social media claims alleging that Jantar Mantar has been locked or shut for protests, calling the reports “entirely false, misleading and devoid of facts.”In a clarification, the police said Jantar Mantar continues to remain an authorised venue for holding peaceful and approved demonstrations.Delhi Police said that, as per the Supreme Court’s order and the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued in compliance with it, a maximum of 1,000 people are permitted at the venue.Police said permissions are granted by the competent authority after receiving a formal application from organisers or individuals, subject to compliance…

Image Used For Representational Purpose Only BENGALURU: A chilling murder remained hidden behind the locked doors of a rented house on Bengaluru’s outskirts for nearly five days before a foul odour exposed the gruesome crime. Police suspect a migrant worker from Bihar was allegedly killed by her husband, who wrapped her body in a bedsheet and fled to his native state.The deceased has been identified as Reema Kumari, 20, while her husband, Dheeraj Kumar, has emerged as the prime suspect. Kumbalagodu Police of the South-West Division have registered a case of murder and launched an investigation.Police said the couple had…

Tiruchirappalli is a prominent cultural centre renowned for its historic temples, including the Rockfort Temple, Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, and the Jambukeswarar Temple at Thiruvanaikaval. Chennai: Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) has signed a greenfield 176-key Gateway hotel in Tiruchirappalli, expanding its presence in Tamil Nadu.Located on the Grand Southern Trunk (GST) Road, the hotel will offer views of the Kaveri River, the Rockfort Temple, the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple at Srirangam and the Jambukeswara Temple at Thiruvanaikaval, said a statement.“As travel demand continues to grow beyond metros and Tier-1 cities, destinations such as Trichy are emerging as significant markets, supported by…

Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite, according to the CDC.People can become infected by consuming food or water that contains the parasite.The illness is not usually life-threatening, according to the CDC, and is less common than other foodborne illnesses such as salmonella and E. coli.People who are infected with cyclospora may or may not experience symptoms. The illness usually causes diarrhoea “with frequent and sometimes explosive bowel movements”, says the public health agency.If untreated, the illness may last from a few days to over a month, and symptoms may return after appearing to dissipate.It usually takes…

As with the other full Moons across the year, it gets its name from events happening in nature around the same time.Historically, full Moons have been given nicknames to help people keep track of time and monitor the changing seasons.The July full Moon gets its name from the time of year when male deer, or bucks, rapidly grow a new set of antlers.The Royal Observatory in Greenwich also refers to this Moon as the Thunder Moon, due to the summer storms that often happen in this month. Source link

July is one of the busiest months for tourists in Crete, with millions visiting the island each year.Around 224 firefighters have been deployed in the region, with 53 engines,11 specialised units and two aircraft allocated, according to the country’s fire service.Greek Fire Service chief Theodoros Vagias published a note of condolence to the two firefighters who died on Wednesday, naming them as 58-year-old Emmanouil Stratidakis and 25-year-old Pantelis Diamantakis.Both will be buried on Thursday, the statement added.Meanwhile, around 600 people have been evacuated in Spain near the border with Portugal due to a fire in the Spanish city of Zamora.Five…

The Shenzhen Natural History Museum was finally opened to the public on 28 July 2026, which makes it the first large-scale institution of its kind in southern China, dedicated to natural history. Located in the Pingshan District, this world-class facility is part of the ‘Ten Cultural Facilities of the New Era’ initiative, representing a total investment of approximately US$517 million, as reported by the South China Morning Post.According to the Shenzhen Government, the museum occupies a site of roughly 42,000 square metres, featuring a total floor area of 105,300 square metres, which also includes 35,200 square metres dedicated to exhibitions.…

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Thursday confirmed the appointment of Joe Root as the next Test captain. The legendary batter, who is chasing Sachin Tendulkar’s record in the longest format, now succeeds Ben Stokes, who retired from international cricket earlier this year. The England hierarchy, comprising Robert Key, the Managing Director, had the option of giving the Test captaincy to Harry Brook, who earlier served as the deputy to Stokes, but decided against it, leaving the young batter in charge of the white-ball formats.Joe Root replaces Ben Stokes as England’s Test captain (Action Images via Reuters)Moreover, the…

A week after the FIFA World Cup concluded with Spain lifting its second title, FIFA president Gianni Infantino proposed a new way of running international football. The idea, as he described it, was aimed at the “democratisation of football worldwide” while allowing private investors to take a stake in the global body’s competitions.UEFA, European football’s governing body, is set to hold an emergency meeting on Thursday (July 30, 2026) to discuss its response to the proposal. Here’s a look at what FIFA has proposed and how events could unfold in the coming weeks.FIFA Forward EnterpriseFIFA, the Switzerland-based nonprofit organisation, published…