BBC Weather gives Scotland heatwave verdict as 31C 'Azores High' heads for Britain
Rain and wind have appeared to dominate - although weather forecasters are actually claiming it's been a fairly typical season. Reports are now suggesting a heatwave is heading for the UK with an 'Azores High' bringing temperatures of 31C in parts of the country. But, as ever, Scots will look on with scepticism with the best weather likely to be confined to the south-east of England. And there is nothing in the BBC Weather report to suggest a heatwave is heading this way. And as the week progresses, "temperatures will remain above average in many areas but closer to the seasonal average in the north, particularly Scotland".
Source:Express
July 25, 2024 13:18 UTC
Great British Energy - who will benefit?
Today the government announces its plan and new legislation for Great British Energy, a new publicly owned renewable energy generation company. The government has confirmed that Great British Energy will partner with the Crown Estate to boost wind energy across the UK. We are calling on the government to:make sure the public benefits from a controlling (50%+) permanent stake in new energy projectsin new energy projects give UK households a voice on the board of Great British Energyof Great British Energy buy back British Gas so that cheaper bills can be directly deliveredGreat British Energy - what's great about it? 2) The British public - including households, workers and communities - need a voice on the board of Great British Energy. Our new polling out today shows 63% of people want the government to buy back British Gas as the new retail wing of Great British Energy.
Source:The Guardian
July 25, 2024 12:31 UTC
UK Publisher Promotes Kyrgyz Artists
The second issue of ‘The Great Steppe Treasury’, released in July by UK publisher Hertfordshire Press, includes the addition of work by three artists from Kyrgyzstan: Seid Atambaev, Larisa Pak, and Gulmira Ayipova. The art catalogue which promotes the diversity of Eurasia’s contemporary art, culture, and creativity, represents 24 artists from the UK, Kyrgyzstan, Lithuania, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia, Germany, and Crimea. Regarding the second edition, publisher Marat Akhmedzhanov commented, “We are glad to be able to give artists from Kyrgyzstan the opportunity to share their creativity with an international audience through our unique project. And we especially admire how Seyid Atambayev, as a deputy, combines his political activities with promoting his country through creativity, demonstrating the variety of ways to support the growth and representation of Kyrgyzstan.”Copies of the catalogue will be sent to significant galleries in the UK and plans are in place for participants to present their work in Glasgow, London, Almaty, Minsk, St. Petersburg, and Batumi.
Source:The Times
July 25, 2024 12:22 UTC
Speaking of Barbarism
The Prime Minister of Israel has unleashed forces he either cannot or will not control. Is anyone here familiar with The First Dog on the Moon, published by The Guardian Australia? Here is the First Dog commentary on 22 July. www.theguardian.com/…\Vince S
Source:The Guardian
July 25, 2024 12:21 UTC
UK seeks reset; tech security initiative to boost ties
Welcome the bilateral Technology Security Initiative and the desire to conclude a mutually beneficial FTA,’’ said Modi.While TSI will be coordinated by the NSAs, India and UK also decided to set up a bilateral mechanism led by India’s Ministry of External Affairs and the UK government for promotion of trade in critical and emerging technologies, including resolution of relevant licensing or regulatory issues.“This government will put growth at the heart of our foreign policy. That’s why three weeks into the job, I am in Delhi announcing a new Technology Security Initiative to deliver on the promise of the UK-India relationship,” said Lammy, while announcing the initiative.According to a Indian readout, both sides appreciated the substantial progress made in the India-UK FTA negotiations and looked forward to its early conclusion to achieve a mutually beneficial FTA,” said the Indian government in a statement.The two sides also agreed to deepen defence and security cooperation, in the Indo-Pacific and beyond, and to enhance capacities to address growing threats from non-state actors. They discussed regional and global issues like the Russia-Ukraine war and the situation in West Asia. ``He will discuss partnering on Indian-led global initiatives to build clean power access, climate resilience in the global south and small island states,’’ it said.``The Foreign Secretary will underscore the importance of the Living Bridge between the UK and India. It represents the 1.7 million people with Indian heritage that have made their home in the UK and make an exceptional contribution to British life,’’ added the high commission in its statement.
Source:The Times
July 25, 2024 12:08 UTC
Tesla hold investments in the Mexico plant till after the US election
“Trump has said that he’ll put heavy tariffs on vehicles produced in Mexico,” he told Tesla investors and analysts during the earnings call following the presentation of the Q2 financial report. “So it doesn’t make sense to invest a lot in Mexico if that is going to be the case. That is already a year after it was announced, and Tesla has had all the necessary authorisations since autumn last year. “We’re currently on pause on Giga Mexico,” Musk said during the call. Whether that money benefits Trump won’t be known until the PAC (Political Action Committee) files with the Federal Election Commission in October.
Source:The Guardian
July 25, 2024 12:04 UTC
Olympic Preview
That will remove some of the perverse pleasure of watching Mother Nature make a mockery of so-called elite Olympic athletes. Elo was certain the Olympic inclusion would lead to rivers of sponsorship gold flowing into the sport, particularly at the QS/CS levels. Surfing's Olympic inclusion has led to an injection of government money at the organisational level. You can hardly scroll through any mainstream media outlet at the moment without reading purple prose about the death-defying challenge of surfing Teahupoo. Both Tyler and Molly Picklum are still in a building phase of their Teahupoo surfing and will thus rely on favourable draws to get to the podium.
Source:The Guardian
July 25, 2024 11:53 UTC
Typhoon Gaemi makes landfall in Taiwan and brings floods to Manila – video
The storm has made landfall in Taiwan, unleashing torrential rain and strong gusts that have claimed at least three lives. Typhoon Gaemi also exacerbated rains in the Philippines, flooding the capital, Manila, and nearby cities, forcing authorities to shut schools, offices and declare a state of calamity
Source:The Guardian
July 25, 2024 11:31 UTC
What Is The Glass-Cliff Theory, And What Does It Have To Do With Kamala Harris? Let Us Explain
Soon after President Joe Biden endorsed Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee for president on Sunday, Google reported that searches for the term “glass cliff” had tripled. Forty-six years later, more and more occupational minorities are breaking through the glass ceiling. (Still not enough, though: according to a 2023 McKinsey report, white women make up only 22 per cent of employees in the C-suite. Along with her colleague Alison Cook, Glass has studied the glass cliff in corporate settings and collegiate sports for decades. University of Exeter psychology professors Michelle Ryan and Alex Haslam came up with the term “glass cliff”.
Source:The Times
July 25, 2024 10:44 UTC
World champions Spain, new-look USA top Olympic women's football billing
They won gold when women's football was introduced to the Olympics in 1996, and won three in a row in 2004, 2008 and 2012. It is a younger USA squad now, although players like Trinity Rodman and Sophia Smith will benefit from the experience garnered at the World Cup. Experience is still there, too, notably in the shape of Lindsey Horan and Rose Lavelle, members of the side that won the World Cup in France in 2019. - Bonmati aims big -Germany, gold medallists in 2016, will aim to bounce back from their group-stage exit at the World Cup but have lost key midfielder Lena Oberdorf to injury. Spain kick off against 2012 silver medallists Japan, whose side includes Hinata Miyazawa, top scorer at the World Cup.
Source:The Guardian
July 25, 2024 10:41 UTC
Hola Lamine! Meet the red-hot, record-breaking teen sensation who lit up Euro 2024
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Read this for freeSouth Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire. Next on YouSeventy is the new 40, says sexy septuagenarian Christie Brinkley
Source:The Guardian
July 25, 2024 10:36 UTC
U.K.’s Policy on Israel, Long Aligned With America’s, Veers Away
For 10 months, Britain’s Conservative government had moved almost in lock step with the United States in its response to Israel’s war in Gaza. Now, under its new Labour government, Britain is edging away from its closest ally on the conflict. By the end of this week, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to drop the previous government’s objections to the International Criminal Court prosecutor’s pursuit of an arrest warrant for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, two people briefed on the government’s deliberations said. Taken together, these steps show a government that is willing to pile more pressure on Mr. Netanyahu for Israel’s harsh military response in Gaza. It also shows that Mr. Starmer, a former human rights lawyer, is paying more heed to international legal institutions than the United States.
Source:The Times
July 25, 2024 10:32 UTC
Javier Mascherano says Argentina star was ROBBED before extraordinary Olympics match
Argentina head coach Javier Mascherano was furious over the crowd trouble which marred their opening Olympics match and he also revealed one his players had been robbed in FranceJavier Mascherano has revealed that Thiago Almada was robbed ahead of Argentina's dramatic opening match at the Olympics. This is not a neighbourhood tournament, it is the Olympic Games. Image: Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images) Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images)Fans were forced to leave the Saint-Etienne Stadium after the unsavoury scenes. "That this type of event happens in an event as important as the Olympic Games where an Olympic medal is in dispute. Image: Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images) Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images)A statement from the tournament organisers said: "The football match between Argentina and Morocco at the Saint-Etienne Stadium was suspended due to a pitch invasion by a small number of spectators.
Source:Express
July 25, 2024 09:36 UTC
Protests in Washington as Benjamin Netanyahu addresses US Congress – video report
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint session of the US Congress on Wednesday, amid widespread protests in Washington. Thousands of demonstrators gathered in the US capital, calling on the US to end arms sales to Israel and to implement an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. As Netanyahu entered the chamber to address Congress, he was welcomed with a standing ovation from US lawmakers. Netanyahu thanked the US for its support for Israel and laid out his vision for a post-war Gaza, amid growing pressure on his government to wind down and end the war. The Israeli leader said his country did not seek to resettle the territory, but that a future Gaza would have to be 'demilitarised' and 'de-radicalised'
Source:The Guardian
July 25, 2024 09:09 UTC
Climate change causing UK temperature extremes: Meteorologists
LONDON: Climate change is causing temperature extremes in the UK, including more frequent hot periods and an increase in rainfall , the country's Met Office said Thursday.In its annual State of the Climate report, the weather service said 2023 was the second-hottest year on record.The number of " hot days " when temperatures surpassed 28 degrees Celsius (82 Fahrenheit) had increased "nearly everywhere" across the UK, it said.Between 1961 and 1990, London and Hampshire in southeast England recorded six or more hot days on average every year.But inthe last decade from 2014-2023 many parts of the southeast had 12 days that reached the "hot day" threshold.The report also found that the number of very hot days of more than 30C had tripled when comparing the two periods.Analysis also "clearly shows an increase in the number of very wet days" in the most recent decade, at around 20 percent more than in 1961-1990.Lead author and Met Office climate scientist Mike Kendon said the new analysis "really shines a light on the fastest changing aspects of our weather as a consequence of climate change".Last year was "another year of interesting and at times significant weather", he added.The Met Office also conducted studies to determine the extent to which climate change was behind various extreme weather events in 2023, including record-breaking monthly temperatures in July.They all found that human-induced climate change had made the extreme conditions "much more likely to happen than they would have been in a natural climate", without the effects of man-made emissions. "The new analysis of days that are classified as 'hot' or having 'exceptional rainfall' highlights the increased frequency in high impact extremes we are already experiencing in the UK," said Liz Bentley, chief executive of the Royal Meteorological Society. "The attribution studies help to understand how human activities, such as burning fossil fuels, are making these extreme events much more likely to happen as our climate continues to change," she said.A section of the report conducted by the National Oceanographic Centre also showed that sea levels had continued to rise.Data taken from Newlyn near Penzance on England's southwestern tip showed 2023 as the highest year on record for annual mean sea level.Bentley said the report was "the authoritative annual summary of the UK climate". "It not only helps to highlight the latest knowledge on our changing climate but also enables us to understand the trends, risks and impacts to help inform how we will need to adapt, now and in the future," she said.
Source:The Times
July 25, 2024 08:53 UTC