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Canadian oil sands city evacuated as wildfire draws near

France24.com (en) 

Shifting winds gusting to 40 kilometers per hour (25 miles per hour) fanned the flames, scorching 9,600 hectares of surrounding forests as it advanced to within 13 kilometers of the city in the western province of Alberta that had been gutted by wildfires in 2016 -- one of the biggest disasters in the nation's history. Four neighborhoods were ordered to evacuate and by mid-afternoon, a highway south was jammed with cars and trucks fleeing to safety against a backdrop of plumes of dark smoke glowing orange in the distance. Читать дальше...

Five years after 13-0 World Cup mauling, Thai women look to future

France24.com (en) 

FIFA meet in Bangkok on Friday to name the 2027 Women's World Cup hosts -- reviving painful memories for Sukanya and captain Kanjana Sungngoen who have turned their 2019 nightmare into inspiration for the future. Sukanya, now 36 and teaching sport at a Bangkok university, said she wept all the way back to the team hotel after the 2019 mauling in France. "We were so ready to play against them. We truly believed that we'd put up a hard game for them," she told AFP. Instead Sukyana was on the receiving... Читать дальше...

Ocean Action on Global Agenda as Negotiations to Save Biodiversity Deepen

Inter Press Service 

The oceans are as fascinating as they are mysterious. Home to the largest animals to ever live on Earth and billions of the tiniest, the top 100 meters of the open oceans host the majority of sea life, such as fish, turtles, and marine mammals. But there is another world far below the surface. In […]

IPL playoff scenarios: Two spots, five teams - who has the best chance to qualify?

Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sports) 

Rajasthan Royals secured a spot in the top four of the Indian Premier League after Delhi Capitals defeated Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday. With six league matches remaining, five teams are still in contention for playoff spots. KKR has a 75% chance of finishing sole toppers and 25% chance of ending in sole second spot.

Ashdan, Yash Shares in a duel to acquire Rolta India

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Lenders prepare to vote on revised bids for Rolta India to choose the buyer, with Ashdan leading despite challenges. The company's debt amounts to ₹14,000 crore, and an appeal to the appellate tribunal is still an option.

Labour's sensitive trade union talks a sign of things to come - BBC.com

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  1. Labour's sensitive trade union talks a sign of things to come  BBC.com
  2. I’ve seen how firms cheat the law to exploit workers and here’s a warning: those days are ending  The Guardian
  3. Ailbhe Rea: White Smoke from Labour HQ  Bloomberg
  4. Can Labour's new deal for workers satisfy the unions as well as business leaders?  The Independent
  5. UK unions back Keir Starmer over workers rights' package  Financial Times

Connor Bedard Gives Blackhawks Fans A Glimpse Of His Exciting Future With Competent Teammates

SportsMockery.com 

The NHL offseason is often a time when on-ice highlights are non-existent for most players. That’s far from true for the handful of Blackhawks who have had the honor of representing their respective countries at the IIHF World Championship this week, a list that includes Connor Bedard, Alex Vlasic, Seth Jones, Lukas Reichel, Petr Mrazek, […]

Forests And Fungi, A Match Made In Havelock

Scoop 

The group is taking part in the 36th annual Fungal Foray. Organised by FUNNZ, the Fungal Network of New Zealand, and supported by Manaaki Whenua, the week is an opportunity to collectively advance the knowledge of fungi in New Zealand, of which about 80% ...