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Fire engulfs homes near London as temperatures hit record 40C

A heatwave that is engulfing Europe reached its peak on Tuesday in Britain. Temperatures reached 40C (104F), causing train lines to break and igniting a string of fires. Previous record was 38.7C set in 2019, which has not yet been validated. The hitherto unimaginable temperature in London, according to climatologists, is likely to become more … Read more

eBay searches for air cons quadruple in the UK as heatwave intensifies

Intense heatwaves to persist in Pakistan till May 24

Searches for fans and air conditioners have increased by fourfold and threefold, respectively. Britain is experiencing its highest-ever temperature of 40C (104F). A severe heatwave is destroying airport runways and scorching farmland across Europe. Amazon.com and Sainsbury’s say sales of electric fans are increasing. Reuters, July 19, LONDON – According to eBay Inc., searches for … Read more

Dog enjoys splashing water while bathing, watch viral video

dog enjoys splashing

Dogs like playing in pools. The sight of dogs playing in the water is entertaining. A Twitter user shared a video of a dog playing in the water. Funny animal videos are common online, especially dog videos. Dogs are adorable, and their endearing behaviors are entertaining. Videos of dogs enjoying themselves while bathing is making … Read more

Dombrovskis: The first round of EU funding to Ukraine will arrive this summer

Dombrovskis

 European Parliament and national parliaments will ratify the new programme for Ukraine The first batch, totaling 1 billion euros, is awaiting approval from the national and European parliaments  He claims that the programme calls for a total allocation of 9 billion euros. Before the summer break, as anticipated, the European Parliament and national parliaments will … Read more

Emirates sees record booking levels from UAE in summer

Emirates

Over 550,000 passengers expected to depart from the UAE on over 2,400 weekly network-wide departures between June and July. Airline operating at near to 80% of its pre-pandemic capacity over one million weekly seats, this summer. As the travel industry recovers from the pandemic’s effects, Emirates is gearing up for its busiest summer yet, with … Read more

Ledecky leads U.S. decoration pull on first day of big showdowns

Ledecky

Ledecky, 25, was at that point the best female swimmer appearing on the scene titles and presently has 19 awards altogether. Just her male countrymen Michael Phelps (26 titles) and Ryan Lochte (18) have won more gold decorations in U.S. Ledecky made the most of shortfall of ruling world and Olympic boss Ariarne Titmus of … Read more

Saboor Aly and Ali Ansari are beating the heat this summer with a beach party

Saboor Ali

This summer is definitely calling for more beach trips and parties with your favourite people. So our celebrities are keeping cool in style. Saboor Aly and Aly Ansari are always active in their friend’s circle, and they frequently make mesmerising appearances at various events and parties. We’ve always admired them for their love and chemistry. … Read more

Power cuts, forest fires in South Asia heatwave

Met office predicts severe heatwave conditions for next week

On Friday, power shortages added to the suffering of millions of people wilting in a heatwave throughout India and Pakistan, with experts blaming climate change for the early arrival of sweltering summer temperatures. In the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh hundreds of forest fires have broken out in recent weeks, eating up tinder-dry pine … Read more

South Asia wilts in heat as Delhi rubbish dump burns

Delhi

As yearly furnace-like temperatures struck South Asia, millions of people sweltered in an early summer heatwave throughout India and Pakistan on Thursday, causing electricity and water shortages. In New Delhi, a burning rubbish dump choked residents for a third day with temperatures crossing 45 Celsius (113 Fahrenheit) in parts of South Asia on Thursday — … Read more

Summer to see unprecedented gas shortages, claims Sherry Rehman

Human rights organisations

PPP Senator Sherry Rehman claimed on Monday that the upcoming summer season would see “unprecedented gas shortages because the government had been unable to secure two new Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminals from Japan and Qatargas consortiums. “Unbelievable incompetence [of the PTI government], given the urgent need for gas in Pakistan,” said Rehman on Twitter. … Read more

Nadal back with patchy win in Australian Open warm-up

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MELBOURNE: Rafael Nadal stepped up his return from Covid and injury with a patchy win over qualifier Ricardas Berankis at the Melbourne Summer Set tournament on Thursday. The 20-time Grand Slam champion launched his Australian Open preparations with a 6-2, 7-5 win in the second round, his first singles match on the ATP Tour since August. The … Read more

Boycotts, Covid and controversy as Beijing Olympics count down

Beijing

BEIJING: The Beijing Winter Olympics begin one month on Tuesday with diplomatic boycotts, the coronavirus and the fate of Peng Shuai all hanging heavy over the Games. The Chinese capital on February 4-20 will become the first host of a Winter and Summer Olympics, having staged the Games in 2008, seen then as a coming-out party for … Read more

Gas crisis will continue till summer due to govt’s mismanagement: Sherry Rehman

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Vice-President Sherry Rehman on Friday claimed that the ongoing gas crisis would continue till next summer in the country due to the government’s mismanagement. Read more: Despite buying expensive LNG, govt failed to ensure gas supply: Sherry Rehman In a tweet, the senator said the government bought gas at record-high … Read more

Barty to return to action in Adelaide, Nadal and Osaka in Melbourne

Barty

MELBOURNE: Ashleigh Barty will return to action for the first time in four months at Adelaide in January while Naomi Osaka and Rafael Nadal kickstart their Australian Open build-up in Melbourne, officials said Friday. Barty hasn’t played since a shock third-round loss at the US Open in September, but the Australian still finished 2021 as world number one … Read more

US diplomatic boycott: What does it mean for the Olympics?

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BEIJING: The United States has announced a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics to protest China’s human rights record, particularly its handling of Muslim minorities that Washington considers a form of genocide. Here’s what the move means. What is a ‘diplomatic boycott?’ Under the boycott, the Biden administration will not send any US diplomatic or … Read more

A great storm with slosh rain is making over the Pacific Ocean

Pacific Ocean

A great storm with slosh rain is making over the Pacific Ocean, and it has targets for the northwestern U.S., which is in need of rain. Much lower temperatures will follow, and few residents in the west may watch their first snow season throughout the very last days of summer, AccuWeather meteorologists’ stated. As per … Read more

Tesla Megapack Catches Fire at Victorian Big Battery

Tesla

Tesla Megapack caught fire during initial testing of the most awaited new utility-scale battery in Victoria, Australia. Luckily, there were no casualties within the facility and its surroundings, CNBC reported. The fire did not pose any risk to the nearby community, according to Bloomberg. However, it did release toxic smoke, which triggered a warning for … Read more

Tecno Phantom X Formally Launches in African Market

Tecno Phantom X Formally Launches in African Market

Tecno announced their first premium phone, Phantom X, last month after the Tecno Camon 17 launch. The Phantom X will go official in the African market today, including Nigeria and Kenya, during a virtual event. It should be launching in other markets in the coming. Phantom X has a curved display with a wide pill … Read more

These foods can be dangerous for your health in summer

This year’s summer season in Pakistan is getting unbearable day by day. Despite enjoying the season’s gift of mangoes, the rise in temperature, humidity, and extreme load shedding has made people’s life difficult.  With the temperature rapidly rising, the summer season also tends to give birth to many diseases and diseases such as malaria, typhoid, … Read more