Ancient bones confirm earliest-known human ancestor walked upright.

What may be the earliest-known human ancestor, an ape-man called Sahelanthropus tchadensis who lived in Africa roughly 7 million years ago, walked upright for much of the time, according to a new study.  The findings suggest that the ability to walk upright — known as bipeda…

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Israeli spyware company NSO Group CEO steps down.

Israeli spyware firm NSO Group said on Sunday its Chief Executive Shalev Hulio is stepping down with immediate effect, with Chief Operating Officer Yaron Shohat appointed to oversee a reorganisation of the company before a successor is named. A source in the company confirme…

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Greece to exit EU's 'enhanced surveillance' framework after 12 years.

Greece will exit the European Union's so-called enhanced surveillance framework on August 20, its finance minister said on Wednesday, a move that will allow the country greater freedom in making economic policy. Greek economic developments and policy have been monitored …

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Malaysian ex-PM Najib goes to jail.

Malaysia's top court ordered former prime minister Najib Razak to begin a 12-year prison sentence on Tuesday (23) after upholding a guilty conviction on charges related to a multi-billion dollar graft scandal at state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB). The Federal…

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World Water Week 2022: 23 August to 01 September.

World Water Week 2022 takes place from 23 August to 01 September. The World Water Week is an annual event organized by Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) since 1991 to address the global water issues and related concerns of international development.  The theme o…

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Internaut Day - 23 August.

Internaut Day is being celebrated around the world to mark the invention of the World Wide Web. An “internaut” is a person who possesses a thorough knowledge of how to use the Internet and its history. August 23 marks the day when the World Wide Web was opened to the public…

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Sri Lankan para-athlete Janani Dananjana wins gold medal.

Sri Lankan para-athlete Janani Dananjana has clinched the gold medal in Women’s Long Jump at the 4th Indian Open National Para-Athletics Championship 2022 in Bangalore, India. Her impairment falls under the T47 classification, which is for athletes with movement affected at …

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International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade & its Abolition - 23 August 2022.

On August 23rd, International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade & its Abolition is set aside to pause and remember the tragedy of the slave trade. The transatlantic slave trade existed from the 16th through 19th centuries. Most of the slaves came from central an…

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Singapore to end ban on gay sex.

Singapore will repeal a law that bans gay sex, effectively making it legal to be homosexual in the city-state. The decision, announced by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on national TV, comes after years of fierce debate. LGBT activists in Singapore have hailed the move as &qu…

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NASA Identifies Candidate Regions for Landing Next Americans on Moon.

As NASA prepares to send astronauts back to the Moon under Artemis, the agency has identified 13 candidate landing regions near the lunar South Pole. Each region contains multiple potential landing sites for Artemis III, which will be the first of the Artemis missions to br…

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France is paying car drivers nearly $4,000 to switch to an electric bike.

France will now pay you €4,000 (nearly US $4,000) to swap your old polluting car for a cleaner, more efficient, and more city-appropriate electric bicycle. That marks a major increase in the incentive designed to improve French cities. Pedal bicycles are also included in the…

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James Webb Space Telescope shows Jupiter’s auroras, tiny moons.

The world’s newest and biggest space telescope is showing Jupiter as never before, auroras and all. Scientists released the shots Monday 22 August of the solar system’s biggest planet. The James Webb Space Telescope took the photos in July, capturing unprecedented views of Ju…

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Ukraine killed Putin ally's daughter.

Russia has accused Ukrainian special services of killing the daughter of one of Vladimir Putin's allies in a car bombing near Moscow at the weekend. Journalist Darya Dugina, aged 29, died on Saturday when a vehicle she was driving exploded near Russia's capital. Her p…

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Former Israel’s prime minister Netanyahu’s Autobiography ‘Bibi: My Story’.

Former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has a memoir coming out this fall. “Bibi: My Story” will be published November 22, in Israel. Born a year after the founding of the Jewish state, I have dedicated my life to combat the forces that seek its destruction and make peace …

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Jacqueline Fernandez named as accused in money laundering case.

India actess Jacqueline Fernandez has been named an accused in the money laundering case against conman Sukesh Chandrashekar, who faces charges of extortion amounting to a massive 2 Billion India Rupees. Jacqueline Fernandez has been named an accused in the supplementary cha…

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Sri Lanka to set up chartered institute of professional journalists.

Cabinet approval has been granted to establish the ‘Institute of Chartered Journalists of Sri Lanka’ for professional journalists, aiming to enhance the professionalism of the journalists employed in the mass media industry. The steering committee presided by the Secretary o…

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International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief - 22 August.

On August 22nd, International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief recognizes the importance of assisting victims of religious persecution. The Day comes right after the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of …

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International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism - 21 August.

On August 21st, International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism honors the lives changed forever by acts of terrorism. Victims of terrorism often feel neglected and forgotten when the aftermath of a terrorist attack fades. These victims struggle for …

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World Senior Citizen Day - 21 August.

World Senior Citizens’ Day is celebrated on August 21 every year. It is also known as National Senior Citizens’ Day in the United States (US). The day is observed with the intent to highlight the contributions of elderly people in human society and honour them. The day is a…

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One of the world's largest moths detected for the first time in U.S.

A moth with a wingspan of 10 inches has been found in the U.S. for the first time, according to the Washington State Department of Agriculture, which is asking residents to report further sightings. The atlas moth — considered one of the world's largest moths — was first…

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World Mosquito Day - 20 August.

August 20th recognizes World Mosquito Day marking the occasion when Sir Ronald Ross discovered that female mosquitoes transmit malaria between humans. During Ross’s work with the Indian Medical Service, he made his groundbreaking discovery. The malarial parasite was found in…

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Sandbhavana Diwas or Harmony Day - 20 August 2022.

The birth anniversary of India’s sixth prime minister Rajiv Gandhi is observed as Sandbhavana Diwas or Harmony Day every year on August 20 in the country.  Sadbhavna Diwas 2022 commemorates the 78th birth anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi on 20th August 2022. It is dedicated to the…

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WHO confirms first case of human to dog monkeypox transmission.

The World Health Organisation (W.H.O.) confirmed Wednesday a dog has been infected with monkeypox through human contact. Commenting on the first human-to-dog transmission of the virus, Dr Rosamund Lewis, technical lead on the monkeypox response team at the W.H.O., said the c…

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World Humanitarian Day - 19 August.

Each year, World Humanitarian Day is held on August 19th to honor aid workers who put their lives at risk to better the lives of others. The day also rallies support for people around the world affected by crises. Around the world, the United Nations, along with Internation…

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Chinese 'spy ship' Yuan Wang 5 docks in Sri Lanka.

A Chinese research ship has docked in Sri Lanka's Hambantota port despite Indian concerns. The Yuan Wang 5 was given permission to dock on the condition it would not carry out research while in Sri Lankan waters, said port officials. India had previously voiced concerns t…

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UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework launched in Sri Lanka.

The United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2023-2027 was launched on 17 August by the Government of Sri Lanka and the United Nations in Sri Lanka. The Cooperation Framework will guide the work of UN Agencies, Funds and Programmes for the next f…

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India and Sri Lanka will jointly host the T20 World Cup in 2026.

The upcoming cycle of the ICCs Future Tours Program features five major ICC events, starting with the Cricket World Cup next year in India. West Indies and the USA will host the T20 World Cup in 2024, which will be followed by the return of the Champions Trophy in 2025 to be…

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U.K. Approves Covid Booster Vaccine.

British health authorities stated that the UK has become the first nation to approve a bivalent Moderna Covid booster vaccination. Covid booster vaccination targets both the original strain of COVID-19 and the more recent Omicron version. The Moderna Covid booster vaccinati…

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ICC Player of the Month Award: July 2022.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced Sri Lankan spin sensation Prabath Jayasuriya and England batting all-rounder Emma Lamb as the winners of its Player of the Month awards for July 2022. Prabath Jayasuriya Prabath Jayasuriya claims the ICC Men’s Player of th…

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Nation celebrates 76th Independence Day on 15th August 2022.

This year India is celebrating 76th Independence Day on 15th August 2022 to mark the country’s freedom from nearly two centuries of British colonial rule. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is leading the celebrations from Red Fort in New Delhi and is addressing the nation from R…

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