United States Independence Day - 04 July.

Each year on July 4th, the United States celebrates Independence Day. This federal holiday commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain.  For nearly 250 years, the country has been cele…

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Sri Lanka launch program to gauge resistance of buildings against earth tremors.

A program to gauge the resistance of buildings and new constructions against earth tremors is being conducted across Sri Lanka, the country’s Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB) said on Monday. Several small tremors have been felt in the country in the past year, said …

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ADB appoints Takafumi Kadono as new Country Director for Sri Lanka.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Takafumi Kadono as the new Country Director for Sri Lanka, who has assumed office in Colombo today (03 July).  Mr. Kadono succeeds Mr. Chen Chen who ended his term as Country Director on 30 June 2023.  In a career spanning 23 yea…

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Austrian Grand Prix 2023

Max Verstappen, the reigning Formula One champion, continued his impressive performance by securing a commanding victory at the Austrian Grand Prix 2023. This win further solidified his pursuit of a third consecutive world title. Starting from the pole position for the four…

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International Plastic Bag Free Day - 03 July.

International Plastic Bag Free Day is July 3 on the National day Calendar and we are encouraging people to try to cut down on the use of plastic bags. Today, let’s all make a little extra effort to help save our environment. International Plastic Bag Free Day is observed ann…

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World Sports Journalist Day - 02 July.

World Sports Journalist Day is celebrated worldwide on July 2nd each year. Sports holds great significance in the overall growth of individuals, serving as both a recreational pursuit and a potential career path. Certain individuals possess a deep passion for both sports an…

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World Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO) Day - 24 June and 02 July.

World UFO Day commemorates two separate dates. The first, on June 24th, recognizes the first widely reported UFO sighting on this same day in 1947 by aviator Kenneth Arnold. On July 2nd, the date commemorates the incident that took place in Roswell, New Mexico, in the same …

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International Reggae Day - 01 July.

Every year on July 1st, International Reggae Day celebrates reggae culture and its influence on Jamaican music. Reggae developed in the 1960s and evolved into a popular style of music. With its roots in Jamaica, Reggae music is an integral part of the Jamaican culture. It is…

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International Day of Cooperatives - 01 July.

Every year on the first Saturday of July, the International Day of Cooperatives celebrates the cooperative movement. The day also highlights the complementary goals, objectives, and contributions of cooperatives around the world. Cooperatives are organizations established to…

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300,000-year-old footprints are some of the oldest in Europe.

More than a quarter of a million years ago, ancient humans wandered a shallow lake alongside prehistoric elephants and rhinos in what is now Lower Saxony, a region in northwest Germany. Proof of their existence is from three fossilized footprints they left behind that are am…

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International Day of Parliamentarism - 30 June.

Every year on June 30th, the International Day of Parliamentarism celebrates the fundamental principles of parliamentarism. The day also draws attention to how the parliamentary systems of government improve the lives of people around the world. A parliamentary democracy is …

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European Council Conclusions on China, 30 June 2023.

In the European Council’s summit held on 30th June 2023, EU leaders reaffirmed their commitment to reducing the bloc’s dependence on China while exploring ways to strike a balance between cooperation and “de-risking” in various domains, particularly in light of climate chan…

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International Asteroid Day - 30 June.

Every year on June 30th, International Asteroid Day raises public awareness about the hazards of an asteroid impact. It’s also a day to inform the public about crisis communication actions necessary in the event of a credible near-Earth object event. Considered minor planets…

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UK lithium mining announced in Cornwall.

The mining of battery-grade lithium carbonate - a key component in electric cars - has been announced in Cornwall. The joint venture between china clay company Imerys and British Lithium aims to operate the UK's "leading lithium hub" within five years. Their tar…

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Climate Change Committee says UK no longer a world leader.

Government backing for new oil and coal, airport expansion plans and slow progress on heat pumps show that the UK has lost its leadership on climate issues, a government watchdog warns. The Climate Change Committee (CCC) described government efforts to scale up climate actio…

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Presumed human remains found in Titan sub debris.

Presumed human remains have been found within the wreckage of the Titan submersible, the US Coast Guard says. Pieces from the sub, which imploded on a deep dive to the Titanic, were unloaded in St John's, Canada, on Wednesday. Officials say the sub's landing frame and…

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International Day of the Tropics - 29 June.

The International Day of the Tropics  is observed annually on 29 June. The International Day of the Tropics celebrates the extraordinary diversity of the tropics while highlighting unique challenges and opportunities nations of the Tropics face. It provides an opportunity t…

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Mr. Haoliang Xu of China appoints as Under-Secretary-General and Associate Administrator of the (UNDP).

Mr. Haoliang Xu of China - Under-Secretary-General and Associate Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced the appointment of Haoliang Xu of China as Under-Secretary-General and Associate Admi…

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Mars rover Perseverance sets new record for making oxygen on Red Planet.

There's good news from Mars. Tucked inside NASA's Perseverance Mars rover is a device known as MOXIE, short for Mars Oxygen In Situ Resource Utilization Experiment. MOXIE is the first experiment to suck in the planet's thin, carbon dioxide-laden air and transfor…

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Perseverance rover spots holey Red Planet rock.

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has rolled up on a rocky donut that may have fallen from the sky. On Friday (June 23), Perseverance snapped a photo of a big, dark stone with a hole in its center. The intriguing rock is surrounded by others of a similar hue, suggesting a c…

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World Bank President Ajay Banga named in 2023 The List of Great Immigrants.

Ajay Banga, the President of the World Bank, has been recognised on the Carnegie Corporation of New York’s annual “Great Immigrants” list. He is lauded for his contributions and efforts in enriching America and its democracy. With over 30 years of experience in key position…

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Bird flu defence discovered in our bodies.

A key defence that blocks nearly all bird flu when it attempts to invade our body has been discovered by scientists. Bird flus have been involved in four pandemics since 1918 - killing millions of people. The research, led by the University of Glasgow, showed those pandemics …

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Oil prices slip on global economic slowdown fears.

Oil prices slipped in early Asian trade on Monday as global macroeconomic headwinds and possible further interest rate hikes from the U.S. Federal Reserves offset forecasts of tighter supplies amid OPEC+ cuts. Brent crude futures dropped 20 cents, or 0.3%, to $75.21 a barrel…

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The MCC World Cricket Committee (WCC) has expanded its ranks by welcoming three new members.

The MCC World Cricket Committee (WCC) has expanded its ranks by welcoming three new members: English players Heather Knight and Eoin Morgan, as well as legendary Indian cricketer Jhulan Goswami. At the same time, former England captain Alastair Cook has stepped down from th…

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UAE astronaut spies Mecca from space station during Hajj.

The first long-duration Emirati astronaut to reach space photographed Mecca on Monday (June 26) during an annual pilgrimage there by Muslims. United Arab Emirates (UAE) astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi, who also observed Ramadan off Earth shortly after his March 2 launch to the In…

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Virgin Galactic's 1st commercial spaceflight launches this week.

Virgin Galactic has announced the four-person crew that will fly aboard the company's first commercial spaceflight. The mission, Galactic 01, is scheduled take off from Virgin Galactic's Spaceport America in New Mexico sometime after 11 a.m. EDT (1600 GMT) on Thursda…

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Woman who couldn't read at 16 to graduate with degree.

A woman who could not read or write at 16 has earned a first class honours degree at university. Chloe McRoberts from Ayr will pick up her social work degree from Glasgow Caledonian University later this week. The 26-year-old struggled with "erratic behaviour" and a…

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Mars mission captures Red Planet like we’ve never seen it before.

NASA’s MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN) mission acquired "stunning views" of Mars in two ultraviolet images taken at different points along our neighboring planet’s orbit around the Sun. By viewing the planet in ultraviolet wavelengths, scientists say…

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Archaeologists use artificial intelligence (AI) to translate 5000 year old cuneiform tablets.

A TEAM OF ARCHAEOLOGISTS AND COMPUTER SCIENTISTS HAVE CREATED AN AI PROGRAM THAT CAN TRANSLATE ANCIENT CUNEIFORM TABLETS INSTANTLY USING NEURAL MACHINE LEARNING TRANSLATIONS . In a paper published in the journal PNAS Nexus, from the Oxford University Press, the researchers ha…

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US health alert over malaria cases in Florida and Texas.

Florida and Texas are seeing some locally acquired cases of malaria - the first spread of the mosquito-transmitted disease inside the US in 20 years, officials warn in a health alert. Active surveillance for more cases is continuing, the Centres for Disease Control says. The …

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