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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…

Philippine Daily Inquirer

'Habagat' rains expected anew in parts of Luzon Sunday afternoon

Philippine Daily Inquirer

'Habagat' rains expected anew in parts of Luzon Sunday afternoon

(Satellite image by Pagasa) MANILA, Philippines — Generally fair weather is expected until Sunday afternoon, when heavy rains are forecast in parts of Luzon due to the southwest monsoon or “habagat”, the state weather bureau said Saturday…

Moose introduced in 1878 now threaten to wipe out Newfoundland’s forests

Moose introduced in 1878 now threaten to wipe out Newfoundland’s forests

Introduced to Newfoundland more than a century ago as a food source, moose have surged in numbers, drastically altering the island’s forest ecosystem. The absence of natural predators allows these massive herbivores to devour young trees…

New Forest fire fully contained, fire service says

BBC

New Forest fire fully contained, fire service says

The latest: A wildfire in the New Forest is now "fully surrounded", says a fire service.

BBC

Afghan women are erased from public life

France 24

Afghan women are erased from public life

Five years into Taliban rule in Afghanistan, women have been particularly affected by the government’s restrictions. They are banned from public places including parks and excluded from most jobs, while girls are barred from education…

France 24

Wildfire remains active in Vila Pouca de Aguiar

Portugal Resident

Wildfire remains active in Vila Pouca de Aguiar

A wildfire that broke out on Friday in Vila Pouca de Aguiar, Vila Real district, remained active this morning, with around 200 emergency personnel tackling the flames. The fire started The post Wildfire remains active in Vila Pouca de…

Portugal Resident

Canadair water-bomber builder feels heat of demand as wildfires rage around the world

CBC

Canadair water-bomber builder feels heat of demand as wildfires rage around the world

As Canada, the United States and Europe grapple with another brutal wildfire season, pressure is building on the manufacturer of the Canadair "Super Scooper" water bombers to increase production, and on the federal government to bulk order…

CBC

Deutsche Welle

Germany: Evacuated villagers return after Eifel wildfire eases

Most residents evacuated from the village of Gey have returned home after firefighters brought a major wildfire in Germany's Eifel region largely under control. DW has more.

Deutsche Welle

First Australian death of little penguin with H5 bird flu confirmed on Phillip Island

The Guardian