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Russia’s coldest region burns with wildfires

07/28/2021 05/27/2022 / AFP UK, UK

Berdigestyakh (Russia) (AFP) – Wildfires burn through the forests of north-east Siberia, normally one of the world’s coldest regions. The blazes have destroyed more than 1.5 million hectares (3.7m acres) with more than a month still to go in Siberia’s annual fire season. Devastating forest fires have ripped across the region with increasing regularity over the past few years, which Russian weather officials and environmentalists have linked to climate change and an underfunded forest service.

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Flight attendants receive self-defense training as incidents with violent passengers rise

07/28/2021 07/31/2021 / Newstag UK, UK

Flight attendants are getting self-defense training as the number of unruly passengers is on the rise. CNN's Pete Muntean reports.

Simulation helps California police department cope with confrontation

07/28/2021 07/31/2021 / Newstag UK, UK

Simulation helps California police department cope with confrontation

07/28/2021 07/30/2021 / AFP UK, UK

Oakland (United States) (AFP) – A shootout is taking place at the Oakland Police Station – virtually. The Californian police department is using a simulator to train new and veteran officers on de-escalation and use of force, by putting them through 12 different scenarios, such as coming face to face with a man armed with a machete. The programme has been created in a bid to avoid further incidents like the murder of George Floyd, who was killed by Minneapolis policeman Derek Chauvin in May 2020 after he knelt on Floyd’s neck for 9 minutes and 29 seconds.

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The Dutch surfer turning the tide on plastic

07/28/2021 07/31/2021 / Newstag UK, UK

This biologist-turned-surfer builds boards made out of plastic waste and uses them for expeditions that highlight global issues around plastic pollution.

Giant robots create sport-inspired art during the Olympics

07/28/2021 07/31/2021 / Newstag UK, UK

Interpreting the motion of athletes, these 1.3 tonne robots create daily unique artworks in a gravel garden inspired by ancient Japanese traditions. The installation has come from the UK as part of a city-wide art festival in Tokyo.

Simone Biles withdraws from all-around competition

07/28/2021 07/31/2021 / Newstag UK, UK

Simone Biles will not defend her Olympic title. The American gymnastics superstar withdrew from Thursday's all-around competition to focus on her mental well-being. (July 28)

IMF sees surge in inflation among global economies as temporary: expert

07/28/2021 07/31/2021 / Newstag UK, UK

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is taking a mainstream view that the current surge in inflation in the global economic environment is temporary due to several transitory factors, an economist said Tuesday as IMF upgraded the World Economic Outlook (WEO) on the same day.

UN body to approve report on tackling climate change

07/28/2021 07/31/2021 / Newstag UK, UK

A UN organization is set to approve a report on climate change with a view to better understanding climate change and providing new resources for relevant policymakers as mounting risks of extreme weather events require urgent action around the world.

China on track to emerge as technological superpower: expert

07/28/2021 07/31/2021 / Newstag UK, UK

China is on track to emerge as a technological super power, said an expert during an interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN).

Walmart will cover college tuition for its workers

07/28/2021 07/31/2021 / Newstag UK, UK

Walmart is expanding its academic program to pay the full college tuition and book costs for its US workers at 10 partner schools.

Spain: Rat runs through Andalusian parliament causing chaos among MPs

07/28/2021 07/31/2021 / Newstag UK, UK

A rat burst into the Plenary Hall of the Andalusian Parliament on Wednesday, causing chaos among MPs. The presence of the rodent was alerted by a shout from the president of the parliament, Marta Bosquet, while she was speaking. The intruder, which was running from one side to the other, caused a great commotion and forced the interruption of the parliamentary session.