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Spain: The Spanish secretary of state for sports, Mr. Victor Francos, has stated that most of the players in the Spain women’s team have agreed to end their boycott. They reached this decision after 7 hours of discussion. Two players of the 23-player squad for this month’s Nations League games have decided to withdraw. Mr. Francos mentioned that the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) promised swift and significant changes. The players started the boycott when RFEF president Mr. Luis Rubiales kissed forward Ms. Jenni Hermoso after Spain’s victory over England in the Women’s World Cup final last month. The non-consensual kiss,…
United States: A new study has suggested that exercising in the morning helps with weight loss. The study published in the journal Obesity found that workouts between 7 AM and 9 AM have been associated with having a lower waist circumference and body mass index than people who work out during the midday or evening. The research team studied health and activity data from 5,285 people who had participated in the 2003 to 2006 cycles of the US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. After participants had their BMI and waist circumference recorded, they…
United States: The lawyer of Mr. Hunter Biden, son of US President Mr. Joe Biden, has said that he will plead not guilty to three criminal charges relating to a gun purchase he made in 2018. The attorney, Mr. Abbe Lowell, confirmed the planned plea in a letter to the judge and requested that the first court appearance be conducted remotely. The US President was also accused last week of having a gun while using illegal drugs and providing false information to purchase it. If convicted, he could face up to 25 years in prison, as per the statement. Mr.…
Argentina: Argentina’s Navy School of Mechanics (ESMA) has been named as a United Nations World Heritage site. ESMA was a military school turned secret detention centre. “The Navy School of Mechanics conveyed the absolute worst aspects of state-sponsored terrorism,” President Mr. Alberto Fernández told the UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in a video message. Mr. Fernández has thanked UNESCO for designating ESMA as a heritage site. Mr. Fernández stated that, “Memory must be kept alive,” referencing the “horrors” experienced at the former school. A military group overthrew President Mr. Isabel Perón in 1976, beginning a period of dictatorship…
United States: Mr. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the Brazilian President, has warned that Guatemala faces a “risk of coup.” The statement made during his address to the United Nations General Assembly prompted a rebuke from the Guatemala’s outgoing President Mr. Alejandro Giammattei. Speaking from the UN headquarters in New York, Mr. Lula raised concerns that the result of Guatemala’s 2023 presidential elections could be overturned. “In Guatemala, there is a risk of a coup, which would impede the inauguration of the winner of democratic elections,” the Brazilian President said during the general debate. Hours later, Mr. Giammattei pushed back…
United States: The world’s top business magnet Mr. Elon Musk has stated that his online platform X, formerly known as Twitter, could introduce a monthly fee for all users to cut down on bots. The tech billionaire has made numerous changes to the site after purchasing it for $44 billion in October last year. Mr. Musk has fired many employees, added a paid premium choice, reduced content oversight, and allowed previously banned accounts, including former US President Mr. Donald Trump’s. In July 2023, he mentioned that the platform’s advertising revenue had dropped by about 50 percent. Bots, which are automated…
United States: The World Health Organisation (WHO) report has stated that approximately 4 out of every 5 people with hypertension are not adequately treated. According to the analysis, through proper treatment, 76 million deaths could be averted between 2023 and 2050. The WHO report on the global impact of high blood pressure further offers recommendations on ways to combat the “silent killer.” According to the report, hypertension affects 1 in 3 adults worldwide, and it commonly leads to a number of other health problems, including stroke, heart attack, heart failure, and kidney damage. “Hypertension can be controlled effectively with simple,…
United States: A recent study on enigmatic near-death experiences has uncovered signs of possible consciousness in the minds of individuals experiencing cardiac arrest while medical teams try to revive them. The New York University Grossman School of Medicine led a group of critical care professionals and medical experts in examining the memories and encounters of patients hospitalised in the US and UK who had undergone cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). A preliminary research effort gathered data on brain activity (electroencephalogram, – EEG) and oxygen levels in the brain during CPR. This provided researchers with a glimpse into the declining brain activity of…
Australia: Australia reportedly is experiencing an El Niño weather pattern, with an uncommon September heatwave causing high temperatures in the southeast. This has led to the first total fire ban in three years. “We are already seeing extreme conditions in some parts of the continent, particularly in the duration of heat,” Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) forecaster Mr. Karl Braganza said. In recent days, New South Wales (NSW) has seen temperatures up to 16°C (60°F) higher than the usual September average. On September 18, 2023, Sydney, Australia’s most populated city, experienced a temperature of 34.4°C (93.9°F), approaching the historic September high…
India: India has ordered a senior Canadian diplomat to leave India hours after Ottawa expelled an Indian diplomat over the killing of a Sikh separatist earlier this year. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement that “the High Commissioner of Canada to India was summoned today and informed about the decision of the Government of India to expel a senior Canadian diplomat based in India. The concerned diplomat has been asked to leave India within the next five days. The decision reflects the Government of India’s growing concern at the interference of Canadian diplomats in our internal…