Watch: ‘World’s Ugliest Dog’ crowned in California
Held at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, the annual event promotes adopting dogs of all ages and appearances.
Human connection to nature has declined 60% in 200 years, study finds
Prof Miles Richardson says people risk ‘extinction of experience’ in the natural world without new policies
People’s connection to nature has declined by more than 60% since 1800, almost exactly mirroring the disappearance of nature words such as river, moss and blossom from books, according to a study.
Computer modelling predicts that levels of nature connectedness will continue to decline unless there are far-reaching policy and societal changes – with introducing children to nature at a young age and radically greening urban environments the most effective interventions.
Continue reading...Mexico rules out Trump’s reported military plan against drug cartels
The statement follows a report that Trump has secretly authorised use of military force against Latin American drug cartels.
Mexico rejects Trump’s reported military plan against drug cartels
The statement follows a report that Trump has secretly authorised use of military force against Latin American drug cartels.
Uganda court denies bail to opposition leader Kizza Besigye in treason case
Case has raised concerns among government critics about a crackdown ahead of Uganda's national election early next year.
How a drowning victim became a lifesaving icon
If you know CPR, chances are you’ve practised on a dummy with the face of a woman who, legend says, drowned in Paris.
Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 astronaut, dies aged 97
The commander of Apollo 13 famously rescued his men from near certain death in space.
Watch: ‘Houston, we’ve had a problem’ says Jim Lovell
Jim Lovell, who guided Apollo 13 safely back to Earth, has died aged 97.
Italians turn away from private beaches amid debate over rising prices
Figures suggest shift from country’s traditional summer culture, with lounger and parasol rentals up to €90 a day
Italians appear to be snubbing beaches this summer, amid claims they are rebelling against the high prices charged by the owners of private beach concessions.
Going to the beach and renting cabins, loungers and parasols – usually at the same location – has long been an ingrained habit of Italian summer holiday culture.
Continue reading...Trump and Putin to meet in Alaska for Ukraine talks next week
The announcement comes hours after the US leader signals Ukraine may have to cede territory to end the war.
Trump and Putin to meet in Alaska for Ukraine talks next week
The announcement comes hours after the US leader signals Ukraine may have to cede territory to end the war.
‘Nazis don’t belong in this country’: Victorian premier scathing over masked march by ‘goons’ in Melbourne CBD
Man allegedly assaulted after confronting group of about 100 people on march to Flagstaff Gardens early on Saturday
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The Victorian premier, Jacinta Allan, has condemned “goons” who took part in a neo-Nazi march through the streets of Melbourne in the early hours of Saturday morning.
About 100 people dressed in black with face coverings marched through the Melbourne CBD, including down Bourke Street, police said in a statement.
Continue reading...Armenia, Azerbaijan sign historic US-brokered peace deal – DW
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Nagasaki’s twin bells ring in unison for first time in 80 years to mark atomic bombing
Mayor of Japanese city used the anniversary of US bombing to urge the world to stop armed conflicts, warning nuclear war was ‘looming’ over everyone
Twin cathedral bells rang in unison in Nagasaki for the first time in 80 years on Saturday, commemorating the moment the city was destroyed by an American atomic bomb.
The two bells rang out at Immaculate Conception cathedral, also called the Urakami cathedral, at 11.02am, the moment the bomb was dropped on 9 August 1945, three days after a nuclear attack on Hiroshima.
Continue reading...Why the American right turned on Israel – New Statesman
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Brazil’s President Lula vetoes parts of environmental ‘devastation bill’
Lula approved the controversial bill easing environmental licensing rules, but struck down or altered 63 articles.
Nagasaki mayor warns of nuclear war 80 years after atomic bomb attack
Shiro Suzuki calls for a halt to armed conflicts on the anniversary of the atom bomb attack.
Nagasaki mayor warns of nuclear war 80 years after atomic bomb attack
Shiro Suzuki calls for a halt to armed conflicts on the anniversary of the atom bomb attack.
‘Attack on people’s memory’: Kashmir’s book ban sparks new censorship fears
Indian officials say the books promote violence, secessionism. But critics say the move is aimed at silencing scholars.
Fire prompts thousands of evacuations in California
The Canyon Fire, which began on Thursday afternoon, has blazed through nearly 5,000 acres in less than 24 hours.