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Red hot lava continues to flow from Iceland volcano after eruption
Reykjavik, Aug 4 Glowing red hot lava continued to flow on Thursday after a volcanic eruption on Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula, about 30 km south-west of the capital Reykjavik. Live images broadcast on Icelandic televsion showed molten lava coming from a fissure several hundred metres long in the rugged landscape, reports ...US doctors perform 1st-ever heart transplant between 2 HIV-positive patients
New York, Aug 3 In a world first, the US doctors successfully performed HIV-positive to HIV-positive heart transplant.The patient, in her sixties, suffered from advanced heart failure and received the life-saving donation, along with a simultaneous kidney transplant, in early spring. The complex surgery, by a team of doctors at ...Ukraine can end conflict at any time by conceding to Russia’s terms: Kremlin
Moscow, Aug 3 Ukraine can end the ongoing conflict at any time by conceding to Russias non-negotiable terms, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday, media reports said. "Russia is ready [for a peace deal], and the Ukrainian side is well-aware of our terms. One way or another, they will ...South Korea calls for dialogue over Taiwan tensions
Seoul, Aug 3 South Korea has called for dialogue amid concerns about the growing tensions between China and the US over Taiwan. The government in Seoul wants to remain in close contact with all countries involved, a representative for the presidential office said on Wednesday, according to public broadcaster KBS, ...1 in 5 nightclubs in Britain closed amid Covid pandemic: Trade body
London, Aug 2 One in five nightclubs in Britain has closed over the past three years after the sector was badly hit during the Covid-19 pandemic, and the government has been urged to intervene "before it's too late". The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has shared figures which suggest the ...696 migrants cross English Channel in single-day record high
London, Aug 2 At least 696 migrants have crossed the Channel to the UK in a single day, a record for the year so far. The migrants made the journey in 14 boats on Monday, dpa news agency quoted the Ministry of Defence (MoD) as saying. Large groups of migrants, ...Consumption of ultra-processed foods may up dementia risk
New York, Aug 2 People who eat the highest amounts of ultra-processed foods like soft drinks, chips and cookies may have a higher risk of developing dementia than those who eat the lowest amounts, says a new study. The study, published in the journal Neurology, found that replacing ultra-processed foods ...Energy bills in UK forecast to hit $4,401 amid cost-of-living crisis
London, Aug 2 Households across the UK have been warned they could face an annual energy bill in excess of 3,600 pounds ($4,401) this winter. Energy consultant Cornwall Insight said a regular gas and electricity bill in England, Wales and Scotland could reach 3,615 pounds in the new year, which ...British Airways ‘suspends ticket sales for short-haul flights from Heathrow’
London, Aug 2 British Airways (BA) has reportedly suspended selling short-haul flights from London's Heathrow Airport for at least a week. Tens of thousands of flights have already been cancelled this summer as the industry struggles to cope with the demand for air travel amid staffing shortages, reports dpa news ...Trump prepping up defence against possible DoJ charges on overturning 2020 polls
Washington, Aug 1 Former US President Donald Trump has put his lawyers at work to prepare a strong defence against possible charges from the Department of Justice (DoJ) based on the January 6 Capitol riots hearings and testimonies accusing him of attempting to overturn the verdict of the 2020 Presidential ...