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Alarmed by the alarm: people react to ‘severe alert’ on phones with message on UK wildfires

The Guardian

Alarmed by the alarm: people react to ‘severe alert’ on phones with message on UK wildfires

Many complained online that piercingly loud tone was ‘overreach’ while others lamented lack of action on decarbonisation On Friday at 7pm, Thérèse Coffey was nine miles away from a nuclear power station when her phone made a loud, piercing…

The Guardian

Ukraine hits Russian Starlink-style network, Moscow tracks arms package

Al Jazeera

Ukraine hits Russian Starlink-style network, Moscow tracks arms package

Ukraine used domestically produced Flamingo missiles to hit targets in Russia's southwestern Samara region.

Al Jazeera

Hundreds of villagers evacuate as Belgium battles record wildfire

France 24

Hundreds of villagers evacuate as Belgium battles record wildfire

Hundreds of residents were evacuated and more than 2,700 hectares were scorched as Belgium continued to battle one of the worst wildfires in its history on Saturday.

France 24

Protected since 1923, Texas island now has world's largest reddish egret colony

Protected since 1923, Texas island now has world's largest reddish egret colony

Nestled in Texas, Green Island proudly hosts the largest Reddish Egret colony globally, evolving into a sanctuary after extensive hunting significantly depleted bird populations. The island's lush vegetation creates a rich tapestry of…

Wildfires continue to devastate Europe as thousands are forced to flee their homes

Euronews

Wildfires continue to devastate Europe as thousands are forced to flee their homes

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Saturday afternoon that Europe was on "high wildfire alert" and that there was increasing pressure on Eastern European nations.

Euronews

Ukraine says it hit Russian rocket centre linked to Starlink-style network

Ukraine says it hit Russian rocket centre linked to Starlink-style network

KYIV, Aug 15 - Ukraine said on Saturday its long-range strikes had hit a Russian military airfield and a rocket centre that Kyiv says supports Russia's nascent Starlink-style satellite internet network.

EU sends aircraft as Belgium fights record wildfire

EU sends aircraft as Belgium fights record wildfire

BRUSSELS, Aug 15 - The European Union deployed three helicopters and two water bomber aircraft to tackle a wildfire raging in eastern Belgium on Saturday, the bloc's crisis commissioner said, after Belgium requested emergency…

The Bhutanese

Independent BICMA study finds BT can afford to reduce rates

You may have recharged your mobile data, but before you know it, the data is over and you are left shaking your head. The telecom regulator, Bhutan InfoComm and Media Authority (BICMA) may have just found out why. For the last few months…

The Bhutanese

German wildfire near Belgian border under control, local authorities say

German wildfire near Belgian border under control, local authorities say

HUERTGENWALD, Germany, Aug 15 - A wildfire in western Germany that forced the evacuation of thousands of people on Friday has stabilised, local authorities said on Saturday, although residents were still barred from returning home.

Gut bacteria in psychopaths may drive sinful behavior, scientists claim

Gut bacteria in psychopaths may drive sinful behavior, scientists claim

Recent research indicates a potential connection between gut microorganisms and psychopathic traits. The study unveiled variations in gut and oral bacteria among individuals with differing psychopathy scores. Notably, metabolic byproducts…