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Animals killed as fire rips through Bangkok pet market

France24.com (en) 

The fire is believed to have started in the ornamental fish zone in Srisomrat Market, adjacent to the bigger Chatuchak, around 4:00 am (2100 GMT), according to Tivakorn Prongseng, a police inspector investigating the case. The blaze spread to more than 100 stalls across about 1,300 square metres (14,000 square feet), he told AFP. There were no reports of human casualties, but multiple caged animals were found dead at the market, which belongs to the State Railway of Thailand, he said. The fire was extinguished by 6:00 am... Читать дальше...

Rio Tinto ups stake in Australia's second-biggest aluminium smelter

Miningweekly.com 

Commodities giant Rio Tinto will increase its interest Boyne Smelters (BSL), which owns and operates the Boyne Island aluminium smelter in Gladstone, Australia, to 73.5%. The company has agreed to acquire Mitsubishi’s 11.65% interest in BSL. This follows the recent agreement to acquire Sumitomo Chemical Company’s 2.46% interest in BSL.

Domestic passenger vehicle sales rise 4% in May to 347,492 units: SIAM

Business Standard 

Passenger vehicle wholesales in India increased 4 per cent year-on-year in May to 3,47,492 units, as compared to the same month last year, industry body SIAM said on Tuesday. Overall passenger vehicle (PV) dispatches from companies to dealers stood at 3,34,537 units in May 2023. "Passenger vehicles have only witnessed a moderate growth, primarily owing to a high base effect of the previous year," the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) President Vinod Aggarwal said in a statement. Two-wheeler... Читать дальше...

Emilia Clarke Reveals Her Biggest Fear Following Her Brain Aneurysms

Huffingtonpost.co.uk 

Emilia Clarke

Emilia Clarke is opening up about how surviving two brain aneurysms took a toll on both her physical and mental health ― and made her question her ability to work.

The actor experienced her first aneurysm in 2011 after filming the first season of Game Of Thrones, and later survived a second one in 2013.

“When you have a brain injury, because it alters your sense of self on such a dramatic level, all of the insecurities you have going into the workplace quadruple... Читать дальше...

‘Love you, Primark!’ fashion fans gush as store releases ‘dream pyjamas’ that are pink & silky with some added sparkle

TheSun.co.uk 

IT’S one of the hottest stores on the high street.

And it looks like Primark has done it again with its latest offering – an adorable pink PJ set with some added sparkle.

Fashion fans are racing to Primark for a new set that makes “dream PJs”tiktok/@primark PrimarkBoth the top and bottoms feature a gorgeous diamante bow on the front[/caption]

The shop took to its TikTok account to share a video of the new arrival.

The top was a cropped pink and silky babydoll style top... Читать дальше...

UN Security Council Adopts Ceasefire Resolution for Gaza Strip

Sofia News Agency 

The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. With 14 votes in favor and 1 against, the American proposal for a truce between Israel and Hamas was approved. The resolution supports Joe Biden's peace proposal, which Washington claims has already been accepted by the Israeli side....

Architecture Inspiring Fashion: Villa Malaparte, the Eiffel Tower, and Louis Kahn’s Salk Institute Host Runway Shows

Archdaily.com 

Beyond serving as mere backdrops for fashion shows, architecture often influences fashion collections, contributing spatially to their storytelling, offering material inspiration, and showcasing the connection between structure and shape. As both disciplines revolve around form, structure, and the human experience, architecture, and fashion share a strong connection, one often explored by creators in both fields. From meticulous tailoring and structural designs that mimic architectural lines, contours... Читать дальше...

Jai Corp Ltd leads gainers in 'A' group

Business Standard 

Hindustan Construction Company Ltd, H.G. Infra Engineering Ltd, Reliance Industrial Infrastructure Ltd and Home First Finance Company India Ltd are among the other gainers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 11 June 2024.

Sir Collin Tukuitonga Appointed To WHO Strategic And Advisory Group

Scoop 

Sir Collin says the new role will see him advising on how best to manage conditions such as gout, obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and other noncommunicable diseases that affect Māori and Pacific disproportionately in comparison to other communities.

Claudia Sheinbaum Set to Unveil Major Constitutional Reforms in Mexico

«The Rio Times» 

Claudia Sheinbaum, on the brink of officially becoming Mexico’s next president, plans to roll out significant constitutional reforms soon. She aims to do this before the new Congress convenes in September, spotlighting a major judicial overhaul among the initial changes. During a press conference after her meeting with the outgoing President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, […]

Universities will be allowed to offer admissions twice a year: UGC

Business Standard 

Indian universities and higher education institutions will now be allowed to offer admissions twice a year on lines of foreign universities with the University Grants Commission giving a go ahead to the plan, UGC chief Jagadesh Kumar said. The two admission cycles will be July-August and January-February from the 2024-25 academic session. "If Indian universities can offer admission twice a year, it will benefit many students such as those who missed admission to a university in the July-August session... Читать дальше...