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The week in wildlife – in pictures
The pick of the world’s best flora and fauna photos, including a plea for a crocodile trapped in a tyre
State of emergency declared as bushfire threatens Australian capital
Australian officials declared a state of emergency for the capital city of Canberra and surrounding regions on Friday, as soaring temperatures and strong winds threatened to propel a large bushfire beyond the control of firefighters.
Greta Thunberg puts Africa’s climate activists in media spotlight
After a racism debate in Davos on the invisibility of African climate activists, Greta Thunberg held a press conference Friday with fellow eco-warriors from Kenya, Uganda and South Africa to stress the importance of their voices.
Emergency declared for bushfire-threatened Canberra
SYDNEY: Authorities in Canberra on Friday declared the first state of emergency in almost two decades as a bushfire bore down on the Australian capital.
Extinction Rebellion stage climate protest at McKinsey's London office
LONDON (Reuters) - Civil disobedience group Extinction Rebellion staged a protest outside McKinsey & Company’s London office on Friday to demand the consulting firm use its influence over companies and governments to drive far-reaching action on climate change.
State of emergency declared as bushfire threatens Australian capital
Australian officials declared a state of emergency for the capital city of Canberra and surrounding regions on Friday, as soaring temperatures and ...
Head of 330 million-year-old great white shark-sized beast found in wall of cave
Fossils of 15 to 20 different shark species from the Late Mississippian period have been found in Kentucky's Mammoth Cave National Park in a breakthrough discovery
Teenager tells how controlling 21-stone thug boyfriend, 23, sexually assaulted her when she was just 16, beat her to a pulp and even confiscated her glasses to stop her looking at other men
WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT. Tal Quinn, pictured, from York, has spoken of the abuse she suffered at the hands of her boyfriend Abudi Salhab, who is now in prison.
Dust, heat and fire emergencies – but no relief in sight for weary Victorians
Victorians have endured a scorching day, with bushfires, dust storms and poor air across the state – and the weather bureau warns there is more to come.
4.0 Magnitude Quake Hits Sivrice, Eastern Turkey - Kandilli Observatory Seismological Centre
Earlier this month, Turkey's Elazig province was hit by a 6.8-magnitude earthquake, which claimed the lives of 41 people and left more than 1,000 injured.
Economic Survey 2019-20: Stubble burning incidents come down
But farmers continue this practice every year, starting winter
5.2 Magnitude Quake Strikes in Japan - EMSC
The quake occurred six kilometres to the west of the city of Ushiku, the US Geological Survey reported.
Air depression to impact many parts of Oman
The Public Authority of Civil Aviation (PACA), has confirmed of a possible air depression during the next two days.
Airport expansion would be 'life sentence' for local communities say campaigners
Campaigners are urging councillors to go against officers' advice and reject airport expansion plan
Kozhikode fishermen save a whale shark
An endangered whale shark, accidentally caught while trawling, is returned to the sea in a dramatic rescue by nine alert Kozhikode fishermen. Meet the fishermen, scientists and conservationists who are protecting our oceans
JUST IN: Downtown Dayton to get a new hotel with rooftop bar
The developer who opened downtown Dayton’s first newly constructed hotel in decades wants to build another one nearby by Day Air Ballpark, where the Dayton Dragons play.
Thousands on virus lockdown at China-backed plant in Indonesia
More than 40,000 workers at a vast Chinese-controlled industrial complex in Indonesia have been quarantined over fears about the spread of a deadly coronavirus strain which has killed more than 200 people in China, it said Friday.
Australia on standby for fire threat as heat, winds return
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian authorities warned on Friday of severe fire danger in densely populated areas this weekend, declaring a state of emergency in the capital, Canberra, as soaring temperatures and strong whipped up huge, unpredictable blazes.
An Intense Heat Wave Has Fire Danger Rising Again In Australia
Australia just can’t seem to catch a break. The Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe weather update Thursday noting that the current heat wave that began on the northwestern part of the continent earlier this week is making its way southeast, toward the region where the bushfires continue to burn....
2 Chinese passengers from Boracay referred to RITM
Two arriving passengers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 4 asked the help of the airport medical staff Thursday because they were both suffering from cough and high fever.
Outdoor Super Bowl parties might encounter 50 mph winds
An outdoor Super Bowl party might be a risky adventure come Sunday as wind gusts could reach 50 mph, says the National Weather Service forecast.
Climate activists from African nations make urgent appeal
Greta Thunberg joined the activists for a press conference in Sweden.
Symptoms of coronavirus and how to protect yourself from getting sick
Including advice from the NHS and World Health Organisation.
A crocodile in Indonesia has had a tire stuck on its head for years — and there’s a reward for anyone brave enough to get it off
A 13-foot crocodile has been swimming around Indonesia with a tire around its neck for years – and now officials are offering a reward to anyone who can safely get it off.
Mum told her son was dead by police - but then he answered the phone when she called
Anita McDonnell was devastated when police said her son had died. In disbelief, she rang his number- and her son picked up
Forecast: Cold front to bring in more clouds and showers
Trade winds will return to the western islands today as a cold front brings in clouds and showers favoring windward and mountain areas.
Arlington, Snohomish could see serious flooding this weekend
Officials are urging Snohomish County residents to plan ahead — and not to drive on flooded roads.
Elevated fire conditions in the ACT set to accumulate on Saturday afternoon
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe fire weather warning for the ACT on Saturday.
Planting 1 trillion trees might not actually be a good idea
Scientists are skeptical of the plan
Soggy January: Rain of ‘almost biblical proportions’ fell on Vancouver Island
Rain is expected in Greater Victoria over the next few days, but nothing like the amount that has been falling on much of the rest of Vancouver Island. The volume of rain in many Island . . .
Panic as locusts invade farms in Embu
The insects were seen in Ndunduri, Manyata, Kathangariri and Gicherori villages.
Narrabri farmers feel 'sold out' by federal-NSW energy deal that boosts gas supply
NSW environment minister insists government will not ‘cut corners’ in assessing Santos’s controversial coal-seam gas project at Narrabri
Emergency declared for bushfire-threatened Canberra
Authorities in Canberra on Friday declared the first state of emergency in almost two decades as a bushfire bore down on the Australian capital.
Auckland is still New Zealand’s most traffic congested city - TomTom
Location technology specialist, TomTom (TOM2), today released the results of its TomTom Traffic Index, a report detailing the traffic situation in 416 cities and 57 countries around the world in 2019. Auckland took the top spot in New Zealand as the most congested city with drivers expecting to spend an average of 31% extra travel time stuck in traffic, worsening by 2% compared to the previous year result of 29%. This works out to be an additional 9 minutes for a 30 minutes trip. Wellington takes the 2nd place with a congestion level of 28%, followed by Hamilton (25%), Christchurch (21%), Tauranga (20%) and Dunedin (20%)
Australian police warn public to stop taking pictures of wildfires
Australian officials are fed up with people trying to take pictures of wildfires.
Zaha Hadid Architects releases visuals of amorphous OPPO Shenzhen headquarters
Zaha Hadid Architects has revealed its proposal for four interconnected towers in Shenzhen, China, which will contain the open-plan headquarters for OPPO.
Study identifies the first potentially invasive species to reach the Antarctica on drifting marine algae
Drifting algae in the Austral Ocean can bring invasive species to the Antarctic coasts, according to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports. The new study describes the first scientific evidence ...
Reward offered for removing tyre from crocodile’s neck
Anyone who succeeds in freeing a wild crocodile from a tyre stuck around its neck in Indonesia will receive a reward from a local conservation group. The Central Sulawesi Natural Resources
Banned Chemical Pollution Threatens Dolphins In Great Barrier Reef
Land-based chemicals in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef threaten the health and survival of vulnerable dolphin species, including the rare snubfin dol
Nine lives, two thumbs! Gypsy the cat stuns staff when she arrives at animal rescue centre with an extra digit on each paw
Gypsy, six, arrived at Cats Protection Adoption Centre in Newbury, Berkshire, and has 22 toes rather than the usual 18.
One of the emergency hospitals Wuhan is panic-building is looking close to completion. Watch a live feed of the construction here.
One of the emergency hospitals China is panic-building in Wuhan in response to the deadly coronavirus appears to be close to completion.
Bafta Awards ditch goody bags and serve vegan food in bid to be more sustainable
Organisers of the Bafta Awards have announced that this year’s ceremony will be “carbon neutral”. As is the same with many industries, awards shows which are renowned for flying in guests from afar
Image: Lake George, Uganda
World Wetlands Day is celebrated internationally each year on 2 February. It marks the anniversary of the signing of the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, known as the Ramsar Convention, ...
Scotland weather forecast: Danger to life warning as Scotland to be pummelled with 80mph winds after wild weekend
A DANGER to life warning has been issues with Scotland to be pummelled by 80mph winds next week. Met Office experts are warning of extreme conditions on Monday afternoon and throughout the rest of …
Hwy 1 to close overnight
UPDATE: 3:20 p.m. Avalanche control work on the Trans-Canada Highway will close the route overnight between Revelstoke and Golden.
Awake NY & Double Goose Link for Vibrant Teal Straight Bomber
Reenvisioning the hip-hop staple.
Orroral Valley fire: Queensland firefighters in Canberra to return a favour or two
After NSW and ACT RFS volunteers helped fight major fires in Queensland last year, the favour is now being returned.
The water beneath the Antarctic's 'doomsday' glacier is uncomfortably warm
The fast-melting Thwaites Glacier won't be able to hold back a massive flood of ice water.
As forests burn around the world, drinking water is at risk
Fabric curtains stretch across the huge Warragamba Dam to trap ash and sediment expected to wash off wildfire-scorched slopes and into the reservoir that holds 80% of untreated drinking water for the ...
Man performs Moonlight Sonata for 61-year-old elephant
Paul Barton (previously at Boing Boing) plays the piano for elephants and has been at it for many years. Here he is performing Beethoven’s Quasi una fantasia, the Moonlight Sonata, for an old…
The wild ride that was January in Ballarat, and there's more to come
Scorching temperatures, violent storms, wind, dust and even a few decent days have cobbled together to create one of the more inconsistent months you are ever likely to see in this part of the world.
Chinese tourists cancel trips to Canadian hotspots such as Banff, Yellowknife
Tour companies and hotels in destinations popular with Chinese tourists are starting to see cancellations after a new form of virus that has led to mass quarantines and more than 200 deaths in China.
Cropped-out climate activist Vanessa Nakate urges media to hear Africans
Vanessa Nakate says she hopes storm over Davos photo will help shift narrative
Viral video: Jharkhand’s forest dept uses Archimedes principle to rescue elephant stuck in well
Jharkhand's forest department was praised online after the rescue team used Archimedes principle to rescue an elephant calf stuck inside a well in the state's Gumla district.
Thunberg puts climate activist Nakate in media spotlight
Greta Thunberg puts Africa’s climate activists in media spotlight Stockholm, Sweden | AFP | After a racism debate in Davos on the invisibility of African climate activists, Greta Thunberg held a press conference Friday with eco warriors from Kenya, Uganda and South Africa to stress the importance of their voices. Vanessa Nakate of Uganda was …
Mild in Las Vegas Valley with weather change coming Sunday
An outdoor Super Bowl party might be a risky in the Las Vegas Valley as gusty winds are expected, the National Weather Service says.
Man of the hour: Dr. B.V. Doshi
Eminent architect and Pritzker Prize winner Dr. B.V. Doshi has received the Padma Bhushan. He speaks to Durganand Balsavar about the architect’s role in society
Australian bushfires: State of emergency declared in Canberra
Heatwave conditions expected to sweep through Victoria and New South Wales states
Monks, models and a McDonald's party: Friday's best photos
The Guardian’s picture editors select highlights from around the world
Emergency declared for bushfire-threatened Canberra
It is the first time that a state of emergency has been declared in the Australian Capital Territory since 2003, when fires destroyed almost 500 homes.
Thailand confirms first human-to-human coronavirus transmission
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand has seen its first case of human-to-human transmission of the new coronavirus inside the country, a health official said on Friday, as it raised its total number of cases to 19, the second-highest after China.
One reportedly dead as Russia stadium collapses leaving others trapped
Construction worker MatveyKucherov reportedly died in the incident after the Saint Petersburg Sports and Concert Complex collapsed under him
Baguio cancels Panagbenga, related events as nCov precaution
Following the World Health Organization’s (WHO) declaration of the novel coronavirus or the 2019-nCoV acute respiratory disease (ARD) as a global health emergency, Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong announced Friday the cancellation of the famed Panagbenga Festival’s opening parade on Saturday (Feb. 1).
Snowfall warning for Hwy 1
UPDATE 10:29 a.m. DriveBC has now issued a travel advisory for Highway1 in both directions between Columbia River Bridge and the B.C. Alberta Border for 219.5 km, Revelstoke to Field.
Framlab proposes modular vertical farms for Brooklyn neighbourhoods
Creative agency Framlab has proposed building modular vertical farms in Brooklyn to provide low-income neighbourhoods with access to fresh produce.
Samal Island to be Chilika’s new tourism gateway
The Odisha Government has decided to develop Samal Island, a two sq km sandy landmass in Chilika lagoon, as a high-end tourist destination.
Eco Survey: Thalinomics in times of rising prices: Veg, non-veg thalis more affordable
Using the annual earnings of an average industrial worker, it is found that affordability of vegetarian thalis improved 29 per cent from 2006-07 to 2019-20 while that for non-vegetarian thalis improved by 18 per cent.
Council repairing major water mains leak in Mayo town centre
STAFF of Mayo County Council have been involved in repairing a major water mains leak in Foxford town centre since 5 a.m. this morning.
What happens to UK coronavirus patients after deadly disease is confirmed?
A frantic search is underway for anyone who may have come into contact with the two patients diagnosed with coronavirus in England.
Read Here: Aaron Akivito Sema from Nagaland makes history at Mt. Everest Fashion Runway
Master Aaron Akivito Sema, a proud 12 years old student of Livingstone Foundation International, Nagaland became the youngest person
Telescope reveals details of sun’s turbulent surface
Further observations will help scientists understand and predict solar activity that can disrupt satellite communications and affect power grids.
Street art creates a splash of new life for Lisbon barrio
LISBON, Jan 31 — In a poor neighbourhood north of Lisbon, tourists contemplate a huge mural of a black woman pulling off a white mask — a potent symbol in a “no-go” neighbourhood that has been transformed by art. The painting by Angolan-Portuguese artist Nomen is undoubtedly “the most...
Locust plague decimating east Africa, including swarms 40 miles wide, is getting worse and threatens to become a humanitarian crisis, UN warns
The insects are munching their way through farmland across Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia, Dijibouti and Eritrea, putting 12 million people into acute food insecurity. The UN has called for action.
Turkish tourism revenues jump 17% to $34.5 billion in 2019
2019 saw a booming tourism sector in Turkey with a 17% surge in revenues and a 14.1% rise in the number of visitors as the country is focused on further expanding the sector this year
Cold? What cold? Odd January ends with no frigid days, little snow
It never got colder than 13 degrees in Dayton this January, marking the first time in 14 years that a January here had no days with single-digit or below-zero temperatures.
Thailand confirms first human-to-human coronavirus transmission
The case is a Thai taxi driver, said Tanarak Pipat, deputy director-general of the Department of Disease Control.
Zaha Hadid Architects releases visuals of amorphous OPPO Shenzhen headquarters
Zaha Hadid Architects has revealed its proposal for four interconnected towers in Shenzhen, China, which will contain the open-plan headquarters for OPPO.
As cities grow, the Internet of Things can help us get on top of the waste crisis
Total global waste is expected to double from nearly 2 billion tonnes in 2016 to an estimated 4 billion tonnes by 2050 as consumer-oriented urban populations grow. As population growth increases consumption ...
Doctor cut baby's face during c-section 'because it moved too much'
Darya Kadochnikova, 19, was reportedly 'shocked' to wake up from an intravenous anesthesia to find her newborn's face had been hurt.
Design Guidelines for Contemporary Tropical Architecture
from San José, Costa Rica, shares his contemplations for a free expressive code for tropical architecture. However, deepening and broadening this...
Wreckage of ship tied to Bermuda Triangle found off Florida
Scientists have found the wreckage of a cargo steamship that became associated with the Bermuda Triangle when it disappeared in 1925 off the Atlantic Coast of Florida. The 250-foot (76-meters) SS Cotopaxi was sailing from Charleston, South Carolina, to Havana when it disappeared along with its 32-person crew. But a…
Terrifying 'bone-crushing' reptile related to modern crocodiles that feasted on dinosaur carcasses 230 million years ago is unearthed in Brazil
Named Dynamosuchus collisensis the creature found in Brazil had a long snout and tail, huge jaws and large, blade like teeth adapted to eating meat - although it was likely a scavenger.
Triangle as home
With innovative thinking, two architects go vertical and come up with free flowing spaces and spacious rooms. A look by Nandhini Sundar
Plastic peril strikes: Haunting image shows dead sea turtle after it died from lack of oxygen while tangled in fishing wire
Photojournalist Shane Gross, 34, took the haunting photos of a turtle seemingly screaming while trapped in fish wire, near the coast of Harbor Island in the Bahamas.
Maltreated tigers and lions, rescued from Guatemala circuses, arrive in South Africa
(This Jan. 21 story corrects to say that 17 animals, and not 21, were relocated to the South African sanctuary, out of a total of 21 animals rescued by ADI.)
Greta Thunberg seeks to trademark her name to stem misuse
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg said on Instagram on Wednesday she has applied to register her name and that of the Fridays For Future movement she founded in 2018, which has gone global and catapulted her to international fame.
Status Yellow warning in place for five counties as we're set for a very windy weekend
After the windy weekend, next week looks set to be dry and settled across the country.
Wildfire creates state of emergency in Australian capital
The threat is posed by a blaze on Canberra’s southern fringe that has razed more than 53,000 acres.
Severe storms could kick off Super Bowl weekend
(CNN) — With festivities kicking off for Sunday’s Super Bowl, severe storms may dampen plans Friday evening into Saturday morning. Fans arriving in Miami late...
Greta Thunberg puts Africa's climate activists in media spotlight
Nakate, joined by Ayakha Melithafa and Ndoni Mcunu of South Africa and Makenna Muigai of Kenya, then spent the next hour answering journalists' questions.
The week in wildlife – in pictures
The pick of the world’s best flora and fauna photos, including a plea for a crocodile trapped in a tyre
Nicky Hilton Fights Climate Change by Wearing Old Chanel: 'I Am Doing My Part'
Hotel heiress Nicky Hilton Rothschild unveiled her masterplan to fight climate change: wear vintage luxury designer clothes like Chanel and taking the New York City subway.
‘Horn Not Okay’: Mumbai Police Introduce Novel Way to Reduce Honking – Video
New Delhi (Sputnik): While India is one of the noisiest countries in the world, as per the World Health Organisation (WHO), the country’s financial capital Mumbai is the noisiest city in India, as stated by the Central Pollution Control. The city faces a huge traffic problem and noise levels are far beyond permissible levels.
SHEER BLISS
An indoor courtyard is just what the architect ordered for a happy home. By Sathya Prakash Varanashi
'It may become uncontrollable': State of emergency in Canberra as bushfires close in
Authorities also warned of so-called ember attacks, where winds blow glowing ash ahead of the fire front.
'Large boulder the size of a small boulder' Tweet by sheriff's office goes viral
A Colorado sheriff's office Tweet is going viral due to their unusual description of a boulder's size.
A crocodile in Indonesia has had a tire stuck on its head for years — and there's a reward for anyone brave enough to get it off, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Previous attempts to get the tire off, such as luring the crocodile using chicken and meat, have been unsuccessful.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Locusts swarm East Africa with worst plague in decades
The locust plague already poses an 'unprecedented' threat to food security, and could still grow 500 times larger.
DOC call to use the loos in Abel Tasman National Park
31 January 2020
Government savaged over handling of coronavirus amid growing toll of infections and deaths
The federal Health Minister has savaged Queensland's premier for claiming a lack of communication from the federal government could hamper local containment efforts.
Vulture sanctuary in cold storage
Increased visits by tigers in the corridor area adds urgency to the issue
Stella McCartney launches collection inspired by Jonathan Safran Foer
Designer says author’s book We Are the Weather struck a chord with its environmental message
French couple living off-grid wants to leave a trace
CHASTEAUX, France (Reuters) - In a forested area in central France, a young couple lives off-grid in a wood-and-straw cabin. Their aim is not to hide from the law, but to change it.
AJCS ranked first in Gulf region for the third year
Al Jazeera Centre for Studies (AJCS) was ranked the top think tank in the Gulf region for the third year in a row by the Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program (TTCSP) at the University of Pennsylvania in its 2019 Global
I-235 closure planned in Oklahoma City this weekend
Interstate 235 will be closed to through traffic at the Interstate 44 interchange beginning Friday.
Power blackout warning as temperatures soar, dust storms and mud rain threaten Victoria
Temperatures are soaring in Victoria, with people in the state urged to reduce their electricity usage on Friday afternoon to help prevent blackouts.
Stubble burning, construction waste still a major concern: Economic Survey
About 178 million tonnes of surplus crop residues are available in the country. Burning of these residues leads to rise in pollutant levels and deterioration of air quality
Turkish exploration vessel trespasses into Greek territorial waters (updated)
Greek City Times Article
Australia on standby for ongoing fire threat
Authorities in Canberra on Friday declared the first state of emergency in almost two decades as a bushfire bore down on the Australian capital. The chief...
AFP Fact Check: Coronavirus — Pakistani officials deny they issued warning over dangers of eating goat meat
The post has been shared more than 893 times.
Three-legged creature from deep Atlantic writhes around on boat deck
A video of the strange octopus-like animal has been freaking people out on social media.
Two UK coronavirus patients being treated in northern England
LONDON (Reuters) - The first two people in Britain to be diagnosed with the new coronavirus are being treated in a hospital in Newcastle, northeast England, Britain’s health ministry said on Friday.
Bridegroom treks 4 km with his baraat after heavy snowfall
In an age where the bridegroom is being led to his marriage ceremony in a ghodi or white horse in an Indian tradition, we came across the video of a g
Thai taxi driver is kingdom's first human-to-human transmission of virus
A Thai taxi driver has been diagnosed with the coronavirus, health officials said Friday, in the kingdom's first case of human-to-human transmission of the deadly sickness which has sparked a global health alert.
Coronavirus live tracker: Killer virus reaches UK - how far has it spread?
The map tracks the spread of coronavirus in real time, including Britain's first two cases, amid an outbreak that has killed more than 210 people in China
Balthazar is a bottle-green bar beneath a market in Kiev
Rina Lovko Studio has combined bottle-green surfaces with low lighting to create the moody interior of this drinks bar at the heart of Kiev's city centre.
Tirumala to wear new look, get more spacious
With an increase in the number of pedestrians, besides the buses, cars and taxis headed to Tirumala, congestion is a frequent problem in the region.
Anger over plan to build new housing estate off Tavistock Road
Local residents are objecting to a proposed new access from Lady Fern Road, a cul de sac
Hero dog and handler tell how they found missing man on freezing night
A police dog handler has spoken of the moment his four-legged partner heroically saved a man from the brink of death on one of the coldest nights of the year.
Design Guidelines for Contemporary Tropical Architecture
from San José, Costa Rica, shares his contemplations for a free expressive code for tropical architecture. However, deepening and broadening this...
Release contaminated Fukushima water into sea: Japan panel
Radioactive water from the stricken nuclear plant in Fukushima should be released into the ocean or vaporised into the air, an expert panel advised the Japanese government on Friday.