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Melanie Simmonds, head of Save the Children Wales, said: “In Wales and across the world, children are breathing in smoke from wildfires, coping with extreme heat and losing the freedom to play outdoors because the air is no longer safe.”These conditions are not only frightening – they carry serious health consequences for children whose bodies and lungs are still developing.”Torfaen council said it was not aware of the research and “it is not clear what data or evidence was used in the assessment to arrive at the reported conclusion”.It said it “recognises that prolonged wildfire incidents have the potential to…
Konstantinos Tzolakis: Excellent one-handed save to turn away Mbeumo’s angled drive, commanding when he came for high balls. Really good debut. 8.Lewie Coyle (off 70): Early deep cross for McBurnie from right wing-back area gave a hint of Hull’s plan to attack from wide areas. 7.Semi Ajayi (off 63): In the right place to smash home the rebound to put Hull ahead. His first Premier League goal since January 2021, for West Brom at Wolves. A rock at the back. 9.John Egan: Middle of a defensive three, but stepped into midfield when Hull had the ball. Played the position really…
Zubin Bharucha has joined Mumbai Indians as its Director of Performance, switching franchises in a role that will see him work closely with the existing multi-disciplinary leadership group across performance disciplines.“Zubin will join the current support staff within MI’s highly integrated ecosystem and build on Mumbai Indians’ established approach to delivering sustained excellence in player development,” a statement by MI read on Saturday.The Hindu understands Bharucha will work alongside former Mumbai teammate Paras Mhambrey, an assistant coach with MI. The duo will be entrusted with the development pathway of Indian youngsters — both male and female — at the franchise’s…
The 55th Annual General Meeting of the Hyderabad Race Club (HRC) was held on Saturday (Aug. 22) evening.Mr. Raghuram Reddy Ramasahayam, Mr. Manish Jaiswal, Mr. Krishna Rama Mohan Rao Veeramachaneni (V. Krishna Mohan) and Mr. Seshadri Reddy Pochana (P.S. Reddy) were elected as the Stewards of HRC. Published – August 22, 2026 07:33 pm IST Source link
The early days of the week promise positive interactions and new friendships for Leos. As midweek approaches, many will experience a boost in visibility and professional assurance. However, the latter part of the week calls for careful attention to communication and personal issues. By the weekend, support from family and friends will be uplifting, while health and financial matters require diligent oversight throughout. The week opens with a bright, eager mood, Leo, like morning sunlight falling straight into your room before you’ve properly woken up. Early in the week, your mind is alert and your confidence grows in steady steps.…
Ethel Caterham has now lived for 117 years – and her life story spans a period of history that feels almost impossible to imagine.The world’s oldest living person celebrated her 117th birthday with family and friends in Surrey, according to the BBC. Caterham lives at Hallmark Lakeview Care Home in Lightwater and became the world’s oldest living person in April 2025, following the death of Brazilian nun Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas at the age of 116.When was she born?Born in 1909, Caterham arrived in the world three years before the Titanic sank and eight years before the Russian Revolution. Since…
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a post on X, Office of PM Modi wrote, “Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri @manojsinha_ , met Prime Minister @narendramodi.” Source link
The Prime Minister’s recognition of young people who overcome addiction as “real warriors” and his call to give them a second chance can mark an important step for India’s public-health approach. It strengthens the voices of people in recovery and reflects a global shift toward involving lived experience as active partners in care. This is especially relevant in Punjab, where addiction requires responses that go beyond treatment and enforcement.Recovery for drug addicts is a long-term social process, not a clinical endpoint. (HT photo)During a recent visit to Amritsar, public health professional Suneel Vatsyayan observed how informal yet meaningful interactions—such as…
His remarks came amid a growing controversy over comments made by some Congress leaders including Deependra Hooda following Kumar’s death on Thursday. NEW DELHI: Congress MP and former Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi hit out at his party colleagues over their remarks describing former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar as a “role model”. Channi said those praising Kumar should “mind their tongue”.In a video posted on X on Saturday, Channi said, “Sajjan Kumar is a killer of the Sikh community, a traitor; he conspired to have Sikhs killed…. Far from being a role model, even uttering his name is a…
Treesa Jolly, Gayatri Gopichand Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand’s remarkable run at the BWF World Championships came to an end in the semifinals as the Indian pair lost to China’s top-seeded duo Tan Ning and Liu Sheng Shu in three games on Saturday. After producing one of the biggest wins of their careers in the quarterfinals, Treesa and Gayatri pushed the Chinese pair hard but eventually went down 21-18, 13-21, 8-21 in a contest that lasted 70 minutes.Despite the semifinal defeat, the Indian duo will return home with a historic bronze medal, ending India’s long wait for a World Championships…