World Heritage rainforest handed back to Aboriginal owners.

Australia's Daintree - the world's oldest tropical rainforest - has been returned to its Aboriginal custodians in a historic deal. The Unesco World Heritage site is over 180 million years old and has been home to generations of Aboriginal people. The Eastern Kuku Yala…

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Diga married daughter has no right to her father’s property.

The Supreme Court in a judgment delivered on Wednesday (29) determined that a Diga married daughter (when a woman is settled in her husband’s home) has no rights to her father’s property in accordance with Kandyan Law, a customary law in Sri Lanka. There are two types of mar…

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Two new species of spinosaur dinosaurs discovered from the Isle of Wight.

Two new species of carnivorous dinosaurs have been discovered from the England's Isle of Wight.  Named 'riverbank hunter' and the 'hell heron' after the environment in which they would have lived,  both were a type of dinosaur known as spinosaurids. They …

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World Day for Farmed Animals - 02 October.

World Day for Farmed Animals (WDFA) is observed on October 02, which marks the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The day is organised by the International animals’ welfare organization, World Animal Protection along with Asia for Animals coalition to show the importance …

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World No Alcohol Day - 02 October.

On October 2nd, World No Alcohol Day encourages the general public to say no to alcohol. The day also focuses on the dangers of alcohol. For many people, alcohol offers a fun and relaxing way to socialize with others. Some drink alcohol to help relieve stress. When alcohol i…

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Guinea's coup leader Col. Mamady sworn in as president.

Col Mamady Doumbouya has been sworn is as Guinea's interim president after leading a coup which saw the overthrow of Alpha Condé. The former French legionnaire, 41, becomes Africa's second-youngest leader, after Mali's Assimi Goïta, 38, who also staged a military…

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International Day of Non-Violence - 02 October.

The International Day of Non-Violence is observed on 2nd October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the Indian independence movement and pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence. The International Day is an occasion to “disseminate the message of non-v…

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Adani Group seals deal to develop Western Container Terminal at Colombo Port.

Adani Group in India sealed a deal with the state-owned Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) to develop and run the strategic Colombo Port’s Western Container Terminal. As the first-ever Indian port operator in Sri Lanka, Adani Group will have a 51 per cent stake at the port’s W…

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China to launch rocket in 2028 capable of sending crewed probe to moon.

China is expected to launch its next generation of heavy-duty rockets in 2028 powerful enough to send a crewed spacecraft to the moon, the country’s main space contractor. The new heavy-lift launch vehicle would be capable of putting a 15- to 50-tonne spacecraft on a traject…

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Chronicles from the Land of the Happiest People on Earth by Wole Soyinka released.

A novel titled “Chronicles from the Land of the Happiest People on Earth” authored by Wole Soyinka has been released. Wole Soyinka is Africa’s first Nobel laureate in Literature. He wrote his last novel ”Season of Anomy” in 1973.  He returns with a new novel after nearly 50 …

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Venezuela introduces new currency with 6 fewer zeros.

Venezuela is set to debut a new currency that will feature six fewer zeros, a response to years of some world’s worst inflation. The highest denomination of the Venezuelan bolivar had previously been a one-million bolivar note, currently worth a little less than $0.25. That …

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Manny Pacquiao Announces Retirement from Professional Boxing.

Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao is officially hanging up his gloves. The eight-division world champion and Philippines senator on Wednesday announced his retirement from the ring, three months shy of his 43rd birthday After 26 years and 72 professional bouts, Former world champi…

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World Vegetarian Day - 01 October.

October 1st is World Vegetarian Day. The day kicks off Vegetarian Awareness Month. World Vegetarian Day was established to provide education and awareness about vegetarian diets. The full week between October 1–7 is observed as the International Vegetarian Week (IVW). Most v…

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The International Day of Older Persons - 01 October.

October 01st of each year is dedicated to highlighting the contributions that older people make to society. The International Day of Older Persons is also observed to bring awareness to the aging population. Throughout history, older persons have played an essential role in …

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UK implements new measures to ease fuel crisis.

The British government introduced new measures to help ease a fuel crisis that has gripped the UK which has seen long queues form outside gasoline stations as consumers rush to fill up their gas tanks.  The measures, which are intended to further ease supply chain pressures …

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COVID-19 pandemic cut life expectancy by most since World War Two.

The COVID-19 pandemic reduced life expectancy in 2020 by the largest amount since World War Two, according to a study published on Monday, 27th September 2021 by Oxford University, with the life expectancy of American men dropping by more than two years. Life expectancy fell…

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International Raccoon Appreciation Day - 01 October.

Every year on October 1st, International Raccoon Appreciation Day encourages people to learn more about raccoons and show appreciation for them. The day also encourages people to protect the raccoon’s natural habitat. The raccoon is a nocturnal mammal characterized by its bu…

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International Coffee Day - 01 October.

Every year on October 1st, International Coffee Day celebrates one of the world’s favorite beverages. It’s also a day to promote fair trade coffee and to raise awareness about the plight of the coffee growers. For many years, the United States has had its own National Coffee…

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Elon Musk overtakes Jeff Bezos to become world's richest person again.

Tesla's CEO Elon Musk, with a net worth of $213 billion has pipped Amazon's Jeff Bezos to become world's richest person again, according to Bloomberg Billionaires Index. In the past one-week the Tesla founder has gained around $13 billion in net worth as the shar…

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International Translation Day - 30 September.

International Translation Day on September 30th pays tribute to language professionals who offer translation and interpretation services. In doing so, translators bring nations together, facilitate dialogue, and contribute to world peace. There are over 6,500 spoken language…

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World Maritime Day - 30 September 2021.

Every year on the last Thursday of September World Maritime Day focuses on shipping safety, maritime security, and the marine environment. Maritime describes anything to do with the sea and ships. For example, the word refers to traveling and working on the ocean or military…

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North Korea says it fired new 'hypersonic missile'.

North Korea has claimed that it successfully tested a new hypersonic missile called Hwasong-8 on Tuesday (28th). State media said the new missile was one of the "five most important" new weapons systems laid out in its five-year military development plan. They calle…

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Sri Lanka bags two bronze medals at 58th World Military Boxing Championship.

Lance Corporal Sajeewa Nuwan of the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) and Leading Aircraftwoman Gayani Kaluarachchi of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) won bronze medals at the 58th World Military Boxing Championship in Russia held recently in Moscow. According to the SLA and SLAF sources,…

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Fumio Kishida to become Japan's next Prime Minister.

Japan’s former Foreign Minister, Fumio Kishida has won the ruling party’s leadership election, virtually ensuring that he will become the country’s next prime minister. Kishida won 257 votes in a runoff to defeat Taro Kono, a popular vaccines minister who previously held th…

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Scientists develop a 3D-printed microneedle patch.

Scientists have developed a tiny 3D-printed microneedle vaccine patch that could offer a pain-free alternative to needles.   In trials on mice, it offered a 10-fold greater immune response and a 50-fold greater T-cell and antigen-specific antibody response compared with a ne…

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Russia arrests top cybersecurity executive in treason case.

Russian authorities have arrested the chief executive of a leading Russian cybersecurity company on suspicion of state treason, a court said, sending a chill through Russia's IT and business sectors. Ilya Sachkov, 35, who founded Group IB, one of Russia's most promin…

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R. Kelly found guilty in sex trafficking trial.

Singer R. Kelly has been found guilty of exploiting his superstar status to run a scheme to sexually abuse women and children over two decades. Eleven accusers - nine women and two men - took the stand over the searing six-week trial to describe sexual humiliation and violen…

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International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste - 29 September.

International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste is celebrated on September 29, since 2020, to promote and implement global efforts to resolve the issue of food wastage. The United Nations General Assembly designated 29 September as the International Day of Awareness o…

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US beats Europe Won Ryder Cup golf tournament.

The United States has clinched the 2021 Ryder Cup after rookie Collin Morikawa secured the final half-point to get to a 19-9 victory, which is the largest margin of victory in Ryder Cup history since the 28-point format came about. It's the first time since 1979 and 198…

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Rohit Sharma first to score 1,000 runs against one team in IPL.

Rohit Sharma became the first batter in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history to score 1000 runs against a single team during Mumbai Indians’ (MI) contest against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.  The 34-year-old achieved the feat in the …

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