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Olympic doubles bronze medalists Fritz-Paul win singles matches in Montreal

Olympic doubles bronze medalists Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul won their opening singles matches Wednesday in the National Bank Open. The ninth-seeded Fritz beat Mariano Navone of Argentina 6-4, 6-1 and the 10th-seeded Paul topped Luciano Darderi of Italy 6-4, 7-6 (2). It was a solid match, Fritz said. I feel like the level, probably from both of us, went up a bit in the second set. We started playing longer points. Fritz will face American Sebastian Korda in the second round. Coming off his second ATP Tour title Sunday night in Washington... Читать дальше...

Business Standard 

BJP working like real estate company, says Akhilesh Yadav on Waqf bill

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill is just an excuse to sell land in the interest of BJP members, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav said on Thursday and claimed that the saffron party was working like a real estate company. He also suggested that the BJP rename itself to the "Bharatiya Zameen Party". In a post on X, Yadav said the bill that seeks to amend provisions of the Waqf Act, 1995, were merely an excuse. "The target is to sell defence, railway, Nazul land. Waqf board lands are just another link... Читать дальше...

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'Global emergency' decision as virus detected in 10 countries and cases and deaths spike - Devon Live

  1. 'Global emergency' decision as virus detected in 10 countries and cases and deaths spike  Devon Live
  2. WHO calls emergency meeting to discuss jump in mpox cases from DRC  Al Jazeera English
  3. New monkeypox variant sparks emergency meeting by WHO as cases soar  Express
  4. WHO convenes 'emergency' meeting over outbreak of ultra-deadly Mpox strain causing 'international concern'  Daily Mail
  5. WHO chief poised to declare international health emergency as mpox spreads in... Читать дальше...

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

How drinking water from plastic bottles can increase your BP, a study reveals

Research by Danube Private University in Austria revealed that drinking water from plastic bottles may elevate blood pressure due to microplastics. Their study in the journal Microplastics found blood pressure decreased significantly when participants consumed fluids not in plastic bottles. The study suggests avoiding plastic-packaged beverages to potentially lower blood pressure.

Sofia News Agency 

Weather in Bulgaria: Thursday’s Heatwave Continues with Temps Hitting 38 Degrees

Thursday will continue to experience warm temperatures, with maximums reaching up to 38 degrees Celsius. The day will begin with minimum temperatures ranging from 16 to 21 degrees across the country, and up to 21 degrees on the coast. It will be sunny in the morning, but clouds will start to develop over the mountains in the afternoon, although no precipitation is expected....

Business Standard 

Global economic outlook exhibits steady though uneven expansion: RBI Governor

Global economic outlook exhibits steady though uneven expansion, the RBI governor stated while keeping benchmark policy rates unchanged for the eighth consecutive review since February 2023. Manufacturing is indicating slowdown, while services activity is holding up. Notwithstanding sticky services prices, inflation is receding grudgingly across major economies. With varying outlook for growth and inflation across countries, monetary policy is showing signs of divergence across jurisdictions. Several... Читать дальше...

Variety 

Anti-Racism Rallies Sweep England as Tensions Ease

UPDATED: In a dramatic turn of events, thousands of anti-racism protesters took to the streets across England on Wednesday night, countering a week of anti-immigrant rioting and disorder. The peaceful demonstrations have brought a temporary sense of relief to a nation on edge. Gatherings in potential hotspots such as north London, Bristol and Newcastle were […]

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Shree Cement shares drop over 3% after 51% YoY decline in Q1 PAT. Should you invest?

Shree Cement faced a 4% drop in shares as it posted a 51% decrease in net profit for the June quarter, down to Rs 278.6 crore. Revenues saw a slight increase to Rs 5,123.9 crore, but higher expenses offset gains. Brokerages had varied opinions, noting concerns about weak demand and geographic expansion.

Cyprus Mail 

Man arrested for stealing cables

A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with two cases of theft and causing malicious damage to property. The police said the man appears to be involved in two cases of stealing various cables from a worksite and an Electricity Authority meter room in Famagusta in April and May. The cables were worth €500 […]

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Man seen holding stick on Sky coverage of Bordesley Green gathering claims it was 'religious staff' - Birmingham Live

  1. Man seen holding stick on Sky coverage of Bordesley Green gathering claims it was 'religious staff'  Birmingham Live
  2. Muslim activists apologise after pub-goers mistaken for far-right group in attack  The Independent
  3. Birmingham: Racial hatred arrest amid probe into protest rumours  bbc.co.uk
  4. UK riots: How Birmingham Muslim gathering to defend mosque ended in attack on pub  The Telegraph