https://www.cnbc.com/2021/09/23/london-mayor-leaders-must-act-at-cop26-to-prevent-climate-disaster.html En declaraciones a “Squawk Box Europe” de CNBC, Khan advirtió que la inacción y la demora tendrían un impacto desastroso en el medio ambiente, y pidió a los delegados que asistan a la cumbre a finales de este año que realicen cambios serios. “Unless there’s bold action nationally and internationally, I worry about the catastrophic consequences, not just in sub-Saharan Africa, not just in countries in South Asia or the Antarctic, but in cities in America like New York, in Germany and in London, where this summer we’ve faced flash flooding and the consequences of heatwaves,” he said. WATCH NOW VIDEO03:23 London’s mayor warns of the ‘catastrophic consequences’ of climate change inaction During Khan’s tenure as mayor, London has seen the introduction of an Ultra Low Emission Zone, which charges vehicles that do not meet certain emissions standards for crossing its perimeters. Next month, the ULEZ is expanding to include more roads outside the city center. He has also introduced the £22 million ($30 million) Mayor’s Air Quality Fund, which aims to support projects to improve air quality in the city. However, Khan told CNBC Thursday that regional and city leaders needed support from federal governments to take effective action on climate change. “COP26 has got to walk the walk,” Khan said, and, referring to the signing of the landmark Paris Agreement in 2015: “In Paris, the world set out what needed to be done — now we need to set out how.” He added that he did feel somewhat optimistic that Britain’s Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, would take ownership of the issue ahead of COP26 in November. “The prime minister going to the United Nations and taking a leadership role in relation to the next 40 days gives me optimism,” Khan told CNBC. “I think it’s really important that we as the host of COP26 show moral leadership and real leadership. That means making sure we can together provide the $100 billion required every year [to mitigate the effects of climate change], and also showing the world how we’re going to walk the walk.” “We’ve got a target in this country to reduce our carbon emissions by 68% by 2030,” he added. “We’ve got to show, over the course of the next few weeks, how we’re going to do that, and that will hopefully influence other countries to follow suit.” ‘Turning point for humanity’ Speaking at the U.N. General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, Johnson dubbed the impending COP26 summit “the turning point for humanity.” “The world is not some indestructible toy, some bouncy plastic romper room against which we can hurl ourselves to our heart’s content,” he told delegates. “Daily, weekly, we are doing such irreversible damage … In just 40 days’ time we need the world to come to Glasgow to make the commitments necessary.” He urged fellow world leaders to pledge to achieve carbon neutrality by the middle of the century. “But if we are to stave off these hikes in temperature we must go further and faster — we need all countries to step up and commit to very substantial reductions by 2030,” Johnson said. “I passionately believe we can do it by making commitments in four areas: coal, cars, cash and trees.” However, the prime minister faced criticism from environmental group Greenpeace after giving his address. “The Prime Minister’s quite right to say we’re at a turning point. The truth is that as correct as those words to world leaders are, they ring hollow when set against Johnson’s failure to take decisive action to cut emissions at home,” Kate Blagojevic, head of climate at Greenpeace U.K., said in a statement. “From ending the search for new oil to finally providing proper financial support to help the public cut carbon from their homes, there really is no end of action the government can and should be doing. The problem right now is they’re is failing miserably.” Under Britain’s Climate Change Act, the country aims to cut emissions by 100% by 2050 relative to 1990 levels. Part of the strategy has been the introduction of “carbon budgeting,” which sees limits set on the country’s emissions for five-year periods. In April, the government announced that its sixth Carbon Budget — covering 2033 to 2037 — would “set the world’s most ambitious climate change target into law,” aiming to reduce emissions by 78% by 2035 compared to 1990 levels.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.livescience.com/amp/57963-piranha-facts.html Piranhas are South American fish with razor-sharp teeth and a reputation for feeding frenzies. In fact, piranha means "tooth fish" in the Brazilian language of the Tupi people. However, not all piranha species have a taste for blood; some are vegetarian. Many different fish are called "piranha," but the number of species is a matter of debate, according to Piranha-Info. "New unidentified species, regional varieties and color forms are discovered, and new and/or updated research data … is published on a fairly regular basis," the website said. Based on current data, there are between 40 and 60 different species of piranha in 12 different scientific families. Two species, Pygocentrus and Serrasalmus, are po[CENSORED]r as aquarium fish, according to Piranha-Info. The most commonly known species is Pygocentrus natterei, the red-bellied piranha. Size Most piranhas don't get any bigger than 2 feet (60 centimeters) long. For example, the red-bellied piranha and the piraya piranha grow to about 20 inches (51 cm) long, while the black spot piranha grows to about 11 inches (28 cm), according to FishBase. Habitat All piranhas live in South America in rivers and lakes, and 20 different species are found in the Amazon River, according to Encyclopedia Britannica. Some piranhas have been found around the world, but these are thought to be pets that were released into waterways. In some U.S. states, it is illegal to transport, purchase, possess or sell piranhas; other states require permits, according to the Oregon Piranha Exotic Fish Exhibit (OPEFE). Habits Piranhas live in groups called a shoal. It is a po[CENSORED]r belief that these fish travel in groups so that they can overwhelm prey in a choreographed feeding frenzy. Scientists, however, think they travel together as a form of protection from predators, according to National Geographic. That's not to say that frenzies never occur. When threatened, the shoal will group together with other shoals to take down the predator. Diet Most piranhas get a bad rap as terrifying predators that will tear to shreds any flesh that dares dip into its waters. This actually isn't true. Some piranhas are omnivorous and eat more seeds than meat, according to Smithsonian magazine. Some species are vegetarian. A species discovered in 2013, Tometes camunani, for example, lives on river weeds, according to Smithsonian. Others species eat shrimp, crustaceans, worms, carrion and other fish. Attacks on humans are very rare. The red-bellied piranha is considered one of the more dangerous and aggressive species of piranha, according to the Animal Diversity Web. Generally, when red-bellied piranhas are feeding normally, the fish will spread out, and a scout will signal when a food source is found. When alerted, piranhas are very orderly. Some of the fish will take a bite and then move aside so another fish can take a bite. Just one red-bellied piranha can eat around 2.46 grams per day, or around one-eighth its body mass, according to the Smithsonian. Wimpel piranhas (Catoprion mento) are very sneaky. They have been observed swimming very quickly toward a target and biting hard as they collide. They will nip bits of fins and scales from other fishes to survive, according to Seriously Fish. The piraya, or San Francisco piranha, grows to 20 inches (51 centimeters). (Image credit: Vladimir Wrangel/Shutterstock) Offspring Female piranhas lay thousands of eggs at a time in the sand below the water source where they live. The red-bellied piranha female, for example, lays her eggs in a nest that is dug by her mate. After the male fertilizes the eggs, they attach to plants at the bottom of the water source and hatch within just a few days. Piranhas live up to eight years. Classification/taxonomy Here is the taxonomy information for the red-bellied piranha and its cousins, according to the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) and Piranha-Info: Kingdom: Animalia Subkingdom: Bilateria Infrakingdom: Deuterostomia Phylum: Chordata Subphylum: Vertebrata Infraphylum: Gnathostomata Superclass: Osteichthyes Class: Actinopterygii Subclass: Neopterygii Infraclass: Teleostei Superorder: Ostariophysi Order: Characiformes Family: Caricacidae Genus: Pygocentrus Species: Pygocentrus cariba — (Cariba piranha, black spot piranha, black shoulder piranha, Orinoco piranha, black eared piranha) Pygocentrus natterei — (red-bellied piranha, red-breasted piranha, red piranha, common piranha) Pygocentrus palometa — recognized, but may be a nomen dubium (dubious name). The species was named in 1850, but no specimens have ever been found. Pygocentrus piraya — (piraya, piraya piranha, black-tailed piranha, San Francisco piranha, king emperor piranha) Conservation status The piranha's conservation status has not been assessed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. They are not currently considered endangered. Other facts Red-bellied piranhas bark to warn predators to leave them alone. The piranha's top and bottom teeth work together like scissors to cut up food. They lose and regrow teeth, much like sharks. Theodore Roosevelt spread a lot of scary information about these fish in his book, "Through the Brazilian Wilderness," about his travels to South America in 1913. Piranhas have very strong jaws for clamping down on prey. The black piranha has the strongest bite force recorded for bony fish, according to this 2012 study by scientist Justin R. Grubich and his team.

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https://english.newsnationtv.com/lifestyle/religion/jammu-kashmir-kerala-to-celebrate-eid-on-sunday-rest-of-india-on-monday-258829.html Amid the coronavirus lockdown, Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated in the country on May 25 except Jammu and Kashmir and Kerala, clerics said on Saturday. Shahi Imam of Delhi's Jama Masjid Ahmed Shah Bukhari said as the moon could not be sighted on Saturday, Muslims will celebrate Eid on Monday. However, the festival heralding the end of the fasting month of Ramzan will be celebrated across Jammu and Kashmir and Kerala on Sunday. PauseUnmute Fullscreen VDO.AI Cancel "Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated in Jammu and Kashmir tomorrow (Sunday) as the moon has been sighted," Grand Mufti of Jammu and Kashmir Nasir-ul-Islam said in Srinagar. He asked people in red zones to pray at home and, those in green zones to offer namaz at some designated places and not mosques. "But, the people should wear masks, maintain social distance and pray in small numbers - around 10 to 20 persons," he added. In Kerala, clerics had Friday said that Eid will be celebrated on Sunday. Bukhari also appealed to people to offer Eid namaz at their homes. A meeting of Ruyat-e-Hilal Committee, Imarat-e-Sharaiyah-Hind, was held here during the day in Delhi. After the meeting it was announced that the moon was not sighted in Delhi and there was also no report from any part of the country, a statement from Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind said. Maulana Muizuddin, secretary of Ruyat-e-Hilal Committee, declared that the first Shawwal falls on May 25, therefore Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on Monday. Jaimiat Ulema-e-Hind appealed to people to adhere to social distancing and lockdown guidelines of the governments and stay at home to offer Eid namaz. This will be perhaps the first time that there will no mass namaz at mosques and idgahs across the country as the government has prohibited all kinds of religious gatherings to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Eid marks the end of the fasting month of Ramzan.

https://edition.cnn.com/2021/09/23/uk/sabina-nessa-murder-london-gbr-intl/index.html A London teacher was killed on a walk to the pub, police say. Her death is the latest tragedy in the UK's femicide epidemic By Kara Fox, CNN Updated 1229 GMT (2029 HKT) September 23, 2021 Sabina Nessa, 28, who is thought to have been murdered in southeast London last weekend. Sabina Nessa, 28, who is thought to have been murdered in southeast London last weekend. (CNN)Sabina Nessa, a 28-year-old teacher from south London, is believed to have been murdered on the five-minute walk from her house to a pub, police say, sparking renewed outcry about the UK's epidemic of violence against women and girls. London's Metropolitan Police said in a Thursday statement that Nessa had left her home in the borough of Greenwich just before 8:30 p.m. on Friday September 17. Detectives believe that she was walking through Cator Park towards a bar in Pegler Square, where she had planned to meet a friend. She is thought to have been murdered on her journey through the park, the Met statement said, with her body found the following afternoon, close to a nearby community center. "Sabina's journey should have taken just over five minutes but she never made it to her destination," Detective Chief Inspector Joe Garrity said, adding: "We know the community are rightly shocked by this murder -- as are we -- and we are using every resource available to us to find the individual responsible." Garrity has appealed for anyone in the area of the park around the time of the attack to come forward. Zubel Ahmed, Nessa's cousin, told ITV News on Wednesday that the family is still in shock, and that the news of her death has left them "devastated" and "inconsolable." Nessa, who taught at a primary school in Lewisham, southeast London, was "truly the most kind, caring person out there," Ahmed said. "I don't understand how someone can do this, I really don't. It's a big, big loss to our family," he said. Epidemic of violence against women Nessa's death comes six months after the UK was left reeling following the assault and murder of 33-year-old Sarah Everard. Everard went missing after leaving a friend's house in Clapham, south London, on May 3. Her body was found a week later, more than 50 miles from where she was last seen. Her killer, a serving police officer, pleaded guilty to her kidnap, rape and murder. Everard's story prompted an outpouring across social media from women sharing their own experiences of sexual assault and harassment, catapulting the UK's damning record on violence against women and girls into the national spotlight. On the frontline with the British feminists trying to close the gap between rights and reality On the frontline with the British feminists trying to close the gap between rights and reality More than 200 women were killed between March 2019 and 2020 in the UK, according to data from the Office for National Statistics and the Scottish government. Around one woman is killed by a man every three days in the UK, according to data from the Femicide Census, an organization that tracks violence against women and girls. The group argues that the government's new strategy to curb such violence "shamefully ignores" victims of femicide. Following Nessa's death, many are pointing out that little has changed. In a message posted to Twitter on Wednesday, Women's Equality Party leader Mandu Reid said: "The media have been asking today: have things gotten better since Sarah Everard's murder? The answer is NO." Reid added that the "muted" reaction from the press and a "lack of public outcry" for Nessa -- a woman of color -- "demonstrates, once again, that not all victims are treated with the same respect and reverence." In the wake of Everard's murder, the UK media's problematic relationship with diversity and race was again put under the spotlight. Many activists and social media users drew a comparison between the coverage of Everard's killing and the death of a 21-year-old Black business student, Blessing Olusegun, which garnered little national media attention. Olusegun's body was found on a beach on England's south coast in September 2020. Her "unexplained" death was not treated as suspicious by local police. How 'missing White woman syndrome' has real life implications How 'missing White woman syndrome' has real life implications 02:56 On Thursday, Greenwich Council told CNN that they had handed out 200 personal alarms to women and vulnerable residents in the borough this week "following the horrific murder of Sabina Nessa." The small device can be attached to keys, handbags or held, and activate a loud alarm in the event of an attack, a Greenwich Council spokesperson said in a statement, adding that the alarms have been distributed at events since 2019. But women shouldn't have to be on the defense. A report from a police watchdog in July said that "radical," cross-sector reform is needed to protect women and girls from an "epidemic" of crime. Police should make the "relentless" pursuit and disruption of perpetrators a priority, Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services said. From 2008-2018, 1,425 women were killed by men, according to Femicide Census data. The majority (62%) of those murders were committed by a woman's current or former partner, while 15% of women were killed by men that they knew. One in 12 (8%) of those murders were by strangers. Speaking on the Good Morning Britain program on Thursday morning, London Mayor Sadiq Khan said "we have to give this issue the same seriousness we give other issues," adding that it was time to "make misogyny a hate crime." A vigil, organized by the group "Reclaim These Streets" will be held for Nessa on Friday at 7 p.m. at Pegler Square in Lewisham.

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https://edition.cnn.com/2021/09/21/world/un-climate-change-speeches-intl/index.html In a rare address to the UN General Assembly, Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday made a major new climate commitment on behalf of the world's largest emitter of greenhouse gases. China will not build any new coal-fired power projects abroad, Xi said in a pre-recorded speech. The vow marks a shift in policy around its sprawling Belt and Road infrastructure initiative, which had already begun to draw down its coal initiatives. China will also increase financial support for green and low-carbon energy projects in other developing countries, he said. Not a single G20 country is in line with the Paris Agreement on climate, analysis shows Not a single G20 country is in line with the Paris Agreement on climate, analysis shows UN Secretary-General António Guterres had appealed to world leaders earlier in the day to show solidarity and act on the climate crisis, warning that humanity was on track for a "hellscape" of temperature rise that would bring "catastrophe." At the opening of the UN General Assembly in New York, Guterres asked nations to end subsidies on fossil fuels, end the use of coal, invest in renewable energy, and tax carbon and pollution "instead of people's income." "The climate alarm bells are also ringing at fever pitch," he said. "The recent report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change was a code red for humanity. We see the warning signs in every continent and region -- scorching temperatures, shocking biodiversity loss, polluted air, water and natural spaces." China still has work to do on climate at home, Xi Jinping acknowledged, reiterating a prior pledge to "strive" to reach peak carbon emissions by 2030, and to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. "This requires tremendous hard work and we will make every effort," the Chinese leader said. China's 2060 decarbonization target is still a decade behind those of the US and European Union. Coal is also still China's primary energy source by a long shot. China consumed more coal than all other countries in the world put together in 2020, a study by the research group Ember showed. It accounted for 58% of the country's energy demand in 2020, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. Biden announces US will increase funding to help developing nations confront the climate crisis Biden announces US will increase funding to help developing nations confront the climate crisis In his own speech to the assembly, US President Joe Biden announced he will work with Congress to double again the United States' financial commitment to support developing nations. Biden pledged in April the US would increase its contribution to global climate financing to $5.7 billion per year, putting his new commitment around $11 billion per year. "In April, I announced the US will double our public international financing to help developing nations tackle the climate crisis, and today, I'm proud to announce that we will work with the Congress to double that number again, including for adaptation efforts," Biden said. More than a decade ago, world leaders from developed countries agreed to contribute $100 billion a year to support countries in the Global South that are facing the most direct impacts of climate, a goal that was missed. In 2019, developed countries contributed $79.6 billion for developing countries, around $20 billion short of the $100 billion annual goal, according to a recent Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development report. The US was also criticized for failing to transfer any money under the Trump administration; Trump pulled the US out of its global climate financing commitments when he pulled out of the Paris climate agreement. Under the Obama administration, the US paid $1 billion of a $3 billion commitment it originally made in 2014. Even with Biden's new commitment, US allies contribute more to the effort. For instance, the European Union transfers around €25 billion a year (the equivalent of $29.3 billion). The assembly is the last major international event before world leaders meet again at the G20 in Rome in October, followed immediately by the UN climate conference in Scotland. Biden's spending bill could be Democrats' last hope of achieving meaningful climate action as crisis worsens Biden's spending bill could be Democrats' last hope of achieving meaningful climate action as crisis worsens "We are weeks away from the UN climate conference in Glasgow, but seemingly light-years away from reaching our targets," Guterres said. "We must get serious and we must act fast". Guterres' speech revealed his increasing impatience and frustration with leaders. Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro -- whose government has allowed rampant deforestation in the Amazon -- is also speaking Tuesday. The UN chief's speech and newly strident tone comes as Guterres prepares to launch his next five-year term as UN Secretary General. It also comes amid a global political landscape that has itself grown more moderate in tenor since the exit of former US President Donald Trump. The Secretary General and President Biden met briefly on Monday evening at Biden's Manhattan hotel, with a discussion that "reaffirmed the strong partnership between the United Nations and the United States, anchored in shared principles and values," Guterres' office said.

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Australia had signed a contract with French shipbuilder Naval Group in 2016 to build a new fleet, at a cost of $40 billion, according to Reuters. Both sides had confirmed the deal a couple of weeks ago. However, Canberra has now decided to scrap that agreement and join forces with the U.S. and Britain. PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 15: French President Emmanuel Macron (R) welcomes Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison (L) prior to a working dinner at the Elysee Presidential Palace on June 15, 2021. PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 15: French President Emmanuel Macron (R) welcomes Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison (L) prior to a working dinner at the Elysee Presidential Palace on June 15, 2021. Chesnot | Getty Images News | Getty Images LONDON — France is not holding back showing its disappointment with Australia after it abruptly ended a submarine contract in order to sign a new deal with the U.S. and U.K. “It was a stab in the back. We had established a relationship of trust with Australia. This trust has been betrayed,” Jean-Yves Le Drian, France’s minister of foreign affairs, told radio station Franceinfo Thursday morning. Australia had signed a contract with French shipbuilder Naval Group in 2016 to build a new fleet, at a cost of $40 billion, according to Reuters. Both sides had confirmed the deal a couple of weeks ago. However, Canberra has now decided to scrap that agreement and join forces with the U.S. and Britain. Late on Wednesday, the three nations announced a new security partnership where Australia will receive new nuclear-powered submarines. The deal with France would have provided conventional submarines. “We intend to build these submarines in Adelaide in close cooperation with the U.K. and the U.S. But let me be clear, Australia is not seeking to acquire nuclear weapons,” Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Twitter. He added that France is a “good partner” and that the new deal was motivated by “a changed strategic environment,” according to France 24. Bitter relations U.S. President Joe Biden made sure to reference France when presenting the new deal on Wednesday, saying the European nation will remain a key partner in the Indo-Pacific region. In the U.K., Prime Minister Boris Johnson also said Thursday that the relationship with France is “rock solid.” However, these words are unlikely to appease the ill feelings in France. In the same radio interview, France’s foreign affairs chief also said that this “unilateral and unpredictable decision” reminded him of what former President Donald Trump used to do. US President Joe Biden speaks on national security with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison in East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on September 15, 2021. US President Joe Biden speaks on national security with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison in East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on September 15, 2021. Brendan Smialowski | AFP | Getty Images France’s ministers of foreign affairs and the armed forces also said in a joint statement on Thursday: “The American choice which leads to the removal of an ally and a European partner like France from structuring a partnership with Australia, at a time when we are facing unprecedented challenges in the Indo-Pacific region … marks an absence of coherence that France can only observe and regret.” The statement added that the latest developments intensify the need for European strategic autonomy — the idea that the European Union should become more independent with its defense and security policies. The European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, presented its strategy for the Indo-Pacific region on Thursday afternoon in Brussels. EU Foreign Affairs Chief Josep Borrell said, “We must survive on our own, as others do.” A spokesperson for the White House or the Australian embassy in London wasn’t immediately available for comment when contacted by CNBC.

Dogs are great – they provide us with love, companionship and are always there when we need them. But did you know there’s far more to dogs than meets the eye? We all know dogs have been ‘man’s best friend’ for thousands of years, but there’s loads more to our four-legged friends which makes them really amazing. We’ve put together some of our favourite canine facts so you can learn a little more about your pooch. 1. Their sense of smell is at least 40x better than ours The area of cells in the brain that detect different smells is around 40 times larger in dogs than humans. This means that your dog can pick up on way more smells than we ever could. This is why dogs are often used to sniff out people, drugs and even money! In fact, a number of our own hero hounds were awarded PDSA medals for their noses! Arms and explosives search dog Buster (pictured above) was awarded his PDSA Dickin Medal in 2003 for his remarkable service in Iraq – he located a large amount of weapons and explosives linked to an extremist group, saving the lives of many civilians and service personnel. Read more stories about our incredible medal recipients. 2. Some have such good noses they can sniff out medical problems Yup, medical detection dogs are a thing. Because their sense of smell is so great, some dogs can be trained to sniff out medical conditions. They are used to diagnose a particular condition or to alert their owners if they need more medication. Some are even being trained to sniff out Covid-19! One of these incredible dogs is Medical Detection Dog Pal (pictured above), who was awarded the PDSA Order of Merit. Pal played a vital role in diabetic owner Claire’s life by alerting her of changes in her blood sugar. If not caught in time, these changes could have killed her. Read more about their incredible bond. 3. Dogs can sniff at the same time as breathing Dogs rely a lot on their sense of smell to find food, potential dangers, and friends, so needless to say they sniff a lot. Their noses are designed so smells can stay in their nose while air can move in and out of their lungs at the same time, which means they can breathe freely and still work out what that smell is! 4. Some dogs are incredible swimmers So, not all dogs like water, but the ones that do tend to be pretty good swimmers (but again, not all are so always keep an eye on your dog in case they decide to take a dip out and about). Newfoundlands are so good in the water that for years they’ve been used as water rescue dogs. In 2016, a brave Newfoundland called Whizz was awarded the PDSA Order of Merit for saving nine people from the sea over his career as a water rescue dog. Read more about Whizz’s amazing rescues. 5. Some are fast and could even beat a cheetah! Most dogs could easily outrun a human – they’re built to run and chase! The fastest breed of dog by far, though, is the Greyhound. These speedy sight hounds can reach a top speed of 45mph within seconds of starting to run ‘But how does this beat a cheetah?’ we hear you ask. Well, while a cheetah can get up to almost 70mph, they can only keep this going for around 30 seconds. Greyhounds, on the other hand, could easily run at speeds in excess of 35mph for seven miles. So despite the cheetah’s head start, they’d soon overtake! 6. Dogs don’t sweat like we do While dogs do sweat, don’t expect them to be getting damp armpits any time soon. Where humans sweat watery liquid to cool down, dogs produce a pheromone laden oily substance that us humans can’t detect (dogs know it’s there because of that great sense of smell). The only place that dogs sweat like us is on their paws, so instead they pant to cool down. This is why it’s so important to keep your dog cool on those warmer days to make it easier on them. 7. Your dog could be left or right-pawed There have been a few studies around this and it turns out that just like us, dogs have a preferred hand (well, paw) to lead with. You can find out whether your dog is left or right-pawed by giving them their favourite toy or interactive game and seeing which paw they use to help them first. 8. Along with their noses, their hearing is super sensitive We all know dogs can hear much higher frequencies than us, but did you know they can also hear further? Generally, dogs can hear much softer sounds than we can, so they can hear things that are much further away. This is another trait that makes them great search and rescue dogs. While they will mainly use their nose for tracking, their hearing can also be a real help (especially as they get closer to whatever they are looking for!). Dogs like K9 Killer (pictured above), who was awarded the PDSA Gold Medal for helping to track down Rhino poachers, are excellent at tracking using both smell and hearing. Read more about K9. 9. Dogs have 18 muscles controlling their ears If you have a dog, you might notice that their ears move around a lot. They actually have around 18 muscles responsible for moving their ears. These help them to change the direction of their ears slightly to hear noises around them better, and play a really big part in telling us how our dogs are feeling. A lot of a dog’s body language is expressed through what their ears are doing so a dog’s ears are vital in helping them communicate both with us and other dogs. Read more about canine body language. 10. Dogs are about as intelligent as a two-year-old Studies have shown that dogs can learn over 100 words and gestures, which puts their intelligence and understanding of us on a par with a two year old. However, dogs are much easier to train than a two year old! They’re used for all sorts of jobs, from military roles to assistance dogs, because they’re both clever and extremely loyal animals. To start training your pup the basics, take a look at some top tips from our qualified behaviourist.

After an extended, multi-decade hiatus, Husqvarna announced in 2014 that it would be returning to the street bike market with the launch of its neo-retro Vitpilen and Svartpilen 401 models. And after a ridiculously warm public reception, the Swedish firm proceeded to green-light the 401 models, along with the larger 701 models, the latest of which to break cover was the 701 Vitpilen. Powered by a punchy 692.7cc counter-balanced single, the Vitpilen 701 puts an idiosyncratic spin on the custom moto scene’s traditional flat tracker visual theme with a low-profile headlight and neo-retro tracker tail with integrated number boards, coupled with one of the most unique gas tank designs of the last decade. Style: Naked Engine: 692.7cc Liquid-Cooled OHC Single Power: 75hp / 53.1ft-lbs Weight: 355lbs Origin: Sweden

New Delhi: The government must integrate concerns of the transgender community in all their policy and strategy for disaster mitigation in view of the coronavirus outbreak, NGOs have said. They also said the matter is particularly urgent as the community members are perceived to be at high risk of contracting the HIV and that many are possibly into substance use which is very harmful in the current situation. PauseUnmute Fullscreen VDO.AI Cancel In an appeal to the government, the Centre for Advocacy and Research (CFAR), a non-profit organization and its partner Sakha said transgenders must be included as a group in all policies and actions devised for disaster mitigation during the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. CFAR works for the rights of a cross section of marginalised communities such as the urban poor, girls, unorganised workers, transgenders and sexual minorities, single women, HIV-positive people and sex workers. "Just when we were beginning to work systematically with the government and all key stakeholders to build a supportive policy framework and an enabling environment for social acceptance and inclusion of transgenders across services and entitlements, this pandemic has again brought to the forefront the high cost of social exclusion and gender inequality," CFAR Executive Director Akhila Sivadas said. Concurring with the concern of CFAR, Meera Parida, the co-founder of Sakha, said, "COVID-19 outbreak has pushed us back to those times when we were struggling to come to terms with our identity, get heard and save ourselves from life-threatening challenges like HIV." In the context of the raging novel coronavirus epidemic, she urged the government to integrate transgender concerns in all policy and strategy. "As a transgender, one has to be more prepared to avert the risk of getting infected by coronavirus and this is particularly urgent as the group is perceived as being at high risk of contracting the HIV and that many are possibly into substance use, which is very harmful in the present context," Parida said. Transgender persons, she said, were struggling for basic necessities, and were worse off than others regarding their access to food and other essentials such as water and sanitation.

Here are 5 countries that are opening up and living with Covid By Laura Smith-Spark, CNN Updated 0443 GMT (1243 HKT) September 16, 2021 People are seen at an amusement park attraction in Santiago, Chile, on July 30, 2021. London (CNN)More than 18 months into the coronavirus pandemic, a number of countries have decided it's time to open up and adopt a "living with Covid" model. Some have enviable vaccination rates; others have decided that the costs of continued economic and social restrictions outweigh the benefits. Here are five nations to watch closely for how their new strategies play out. Denmark: The country that declared precautions over The Danish government lifted all remaining coronavirus restrictions in the country on September 10, saying Covid-19 was no longer "an illness which is a critical threat to society." People walk along Nyhavn, a colorful harbor po[CENSORED]r with visitors, in Denmark's capital, Copenhagen, on September 3. People walk along Nyhavn, a colorful harbor po[CENSORED]r with visitors, in Denmark's capital, Copenhagen, on September 3. Danes can now enter nightclubs and restaurants without showing a "Covid passport," use public transport without wearing a face covering and meet in large numbers without restrictions -- essentially returning to pre-pandemic life. The key to Denmark's success lies partly in its vaccination rollout: as of September 13, over 74% of Denmark's po[CENSORED]tion was fully vaccinated against Covid-19, according to Our World in Data. The transmission rate, or R-rate, currently stands at 0.7, Health Minister Magnus Heunicke tweeted Wednesday, meaning that the epidemic is continuing to decline. If it's above 1.0, Covid-19 cases will increase in the near future. If it's below 1.0, cases will decrease in the near future. "The vaccines and all citizens in Denmark's great efforts over a long period of time are the basis for us to do so well," Heunicke said. Despite such optimism, Heunicke sounded a note of caution last month as the government announced the planned end date for restrictions. "Even though we are in a good place right now, we are not out of the epidemic. And the government will not hesitate to act quickly if the pandemic again threatens important functions in our society," he said. Daily reported Covid-19 cases Singapore: Trying to live with Covid, but Delta isn't helping Singapore's government announced in June that it was planning to move toward a living with Covid strategy -- attempting to control outbreaks with vaccines and monitoring hospitalizations rather than restricting citizens' lives. "The bad news is that Covid-19 may never go away. The good news is that it is possible to live normally with it in our midst," Singapore's top Covid-19 officials wrote in an op-ed at the time. Authorities began to ease some restrictions in August, allowing fully vaccinated people to dine in restaurants and to gather in groups of five, up from two. But a surge in cases caused by the highly infectious Delta variant has put that strategy under strain, leading officials to pause further reopening. Officials warned last week that they might need to reimpose Covid-19 restrictions if the new outbreak was not contained. A woman wearing mask and gloves takes pictures at Singapore's Marina Bay on August 1, 2021. A woman wearing mask and gloves takes pictures at Singapore's Marina Bay on August 1, 2021. Singapore's Covid-19 taskforce said it would attempt to limit the outbreak through more aggressive contact tracing, "ring-fencing" cases and clusters, and more frequent mandatory testing for high-risk workers. Despite such measures, Singapore reported its highest one-day Covid-19 case total in more than a year on Tuesday. So far, the number of people falling seriously ill remains low thanks to vaccination, authorities said. Singapore pursued an aggressive "zero-Covid strategy" before shifting its approach, and has one of the highest Covid-19 vaccination rates in the world, with 81% of the po[CENSORED]tion fully vaccinated. Daily reported Covid-19 cases Thailand: Slow vaccine takeup but it's opening up anyway Thailand plans to reopen Bangkok and other po[CENSORED]r destinations to foreign visitors next month, officials said last week, as the southeast Asian nation tries to revive its crucial tourism industry despite rising infection numbers. Under the expanded program, tourists who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and commit to a testing regime will be allowed to enter the capital, Hua Hin, Pattaya and Chiang Mai, according to Reuters. A monk walks through a near empty Wat Chedi Luang in Chiang Mai, Thailand, on September 9, 2021. A monk walks through a near empty Wat Chedi Luang in Chiang Mai, Thailand, on September 9, 2021. The island of Phuket reopened to vaccinated foreign visitors on July 1 without quarantine requirements. On July 15, the country launched a similar program on the islands of Koh Samui, Koh Pha Ngan and Koh Tao, dubbed "Samui Plus." Although it kept infection numbers low in 2020 thanks to successful containment measures, Thailand has struggled to keep cases in check this year. Vaccination rates are lagging behind those of some neighbors. Just under 18% of the Thai po[CENSORED]tion were fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as of September 13, according to Our World in Data, with a further 21% partially vaccinated. Daily reported Covid-19 cases South Africa: Easing restrictions, but Delta's still a threat South Africa has started to ease several Covid-19 restrictions as infection rates decrease in the country. Among other measures, the nationwide nighttime curfew has been shortened to 11 p.m. until 4 a.m., the size of gatherings allowed has increased to 250 people indoors and 500 outdoors, and restrictions on alcohol sales have been further reduced. Shoppers in a market in the central business district of Pretoria, South Africa, on September 14, 2021. Shoppers in a market in the central business district of Pretoria, South Africa, on September 14, 2021. The easing of restrictions, announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday, are notable in a country that passed much of the pandemic with extremely strict social distancing rules, even banning all gatherings except for funerals, at times -- and where vaccination rates remain low. Ramaphosa warned that a devastating third wave of infections driven by the more transmissible Delta variant was not over, but added that the country now has enough vaccine doses to cover the entire adult po[CENSORED]tion, with more than a quarter of adults receiving at least one dose. He encouraged everyone to get vaccinated and comply with remaining restrictions to allow the country to get back to normal. "The third wave is not yet over, and it is only through our actions individually and collectively that we will be able to reduce the number of new infections," he said. Daily reported Covid-19 cases Chile: High vaccination rates mean tourists can return Chile has been internationally praised for its smooth and successful vaccination campaign. According to the health ministry's latest reports, almost 87% of eligible Chileans are fully vaccinated. The country has already started distributing booster shots to those who are fully vaccinated. Health authorities on Thursday approved the use of the Chinese vaccine Sinovac for children aged six and over; inoculations started on Monday. Despite the threat posed by the Delta variant, the government on Wednesday announced moves to reopen the country to international tourism from October 1, just in time for the southern hemisphere nation's summer season. Foreign non-residents will be able to enter provided they meet certain requirements and isolate for five days on arrival. "The fact that foreign tourists can come to Chile is an important step for the recovery of inbound tourism," said Under-Secretary for Tourism José Luis Uriarte. "It's important to point out that this is the first step, and we will be able to keep moving forward as long as we maintain the right health conditions."

European Central Bank policymaker Isabel Schnabel said on Monday that the ECB is ready to act if inflation does not ease as soon as next year, as currently expected. LONDON — European markets pulled back slightly on Tuesday morning as global investors awaited inflation data from the U.S., which could inform the Federal Reserve’s timing for tapering its monetary stimulus. TICKER COMPANY NAME PRICE CHANGE %CHANGE VOLUME .FTSE FTSE 100 *FTSE 7042.09 -26.34 -0.37 351977413 .GDAXI DAX *DAX 15732.75 31.33 0.2 29308854 .FCHI CAC 40 Index CAC 6648.93 -28 -0.42 32352565 The pan-European Stoxx 600 slid 0.25% in early trade, with mining stocks dropping 1.8% to lead losses as all sectors fell into negative territory except autos, which added 0.7%. U.S. consumer price index readings for August are due at 1:30 p.m. London time, and are expected to show inflation stateside continuing to run hot. The latest print comes after U.S. producer prices leaped 8.3% on an annual basis in August, the largest yearly increase since records began in November 2010. Shares in Asia-Pacific were also mixed on Tuesday as investors looked ahead to the figures, with tightening Chinese regulation also a key focus for investors in the region. Stock picks and investing trends from CNBC Pro: Tom Lee says this is the ultimate way to play the reopening market bounce Cathie Wood sees big gains for stocks, crypto and Tesla: ‘If we are right, the returns are enormous’ Mohamed El-Erian says this may be why investors recently stopped buying the dips Stateside, stock index futures were little changed in early premarket trade on Tuesday after the S&P 500 snapped a five-day losing streak to close out Monday’s session in positive territory. Meanwhile, House Democrats in Washington have proposed new tax hikes on individuals and corporations to finance a $3.5 trillion spending package. Back in Europe, European Central Bank policymaker Isabel Schnabel said on Monday that the ECB is ready to act if inflation does not ease as soon as next year, as currently expected. The fallout from Brexit continues to rumble on, with Britain once again on Monday threatening to unilaterally suspend the Northern Ireland protocol, a key tenet of the withdrawal agreement, if the European Union does not budge on renegotiations to iron out implementation problems. In terms of individual share price movement, British retailer JD Sports climbed 7.1% in early trade on Tuesday to top the Stoxx 600 after reporting a sevenfold surge in first-half earnings. “While the reopening and end of government support schemes could dent confidence going forward for many retail businesses, JD Sports should continue to benefit as demand for sneakers and athleisure remains strong and will endure as a tailwind over the near term,” said Amisha Chohan, equity research analyst at Quilter Cheviot. “It is no surprise, therefore, that the group now expects profit before tax for the full year to be at least £750m, compared to previous guidance of at least £550m and a 25% beat against market expectations.” At the bottom of the index, Allfunds Group fell 4% after a share placement. Subscribe to CNBC PRO for exclusive insights and analysis, and live business day programming from around the world.

Gardeners usually don’t like moles very much because they dig holes and tunnels in the yard, but you have to admit, moles are kind of cute! These little animals are about the size of a chipmunk. They’re usually brownish gray to black and they live in North America, Europe, Asia and even parts of Africa. There are no moles in Ireland. Mole Image - Science for Kids All About Moles Moles look a little like mice or squirrels, but more all about moles is that they’re not rodents.These little animals are about the size of a chipmunk. Moles look a little like mice or squirrels, but they’re not rodents. They are digging animals that love to eat bugs. Their favorite food is worms. One mole can eat over 50 pounds of worms in one year. Moles also eat ants, spiders and grubs. Mole Digging Out of the Dirt Image Moles have curved front paws and claws that dig like shovels. They build long tunnels and underground homes. Fun Facts about Moles for Kids Moles have curved front paws and claws that dig like shovels. They build long tunnels and underground homes. Moles can dig up to 18 feet in one hour. Moles have a good sense of smell, but they don’t see very well. In fact, their eyes are hard to find because they’re very small and covered in fur. Moles don’t hibernate. They work all year round to catch food. These little animals paralyze worms and insects with poison in their saliva. Then they store the insects in an underground room to eat later. Mole Eating a Worm Image Their favorite food is worms. One mole can eat over 50 pounds of worms in one year. Mole Vocabulary Tunnel: Underground pathway or road Rodent: An animal that eats seeds, grains and fruit, such as mice or squirrels Paralyze: Frozen, cannot move Saliva: Spit Learn More All About Moles Watch this cool video about the star nosed mole: A video documentary about the star nosed mole, explanations about its bodily functions for feeding. Mole Q&A Question: How do moles breathe underground? Answer: Moles have twice as much blood as other mammals and they have more oxygen in their blood, which helps them live undergr Question: How many babies do moles have? Answer: Moles usually have litters with 2 to 6 babies. The babies can take care of themselves when they are only one month old.

After making its triumphant return to American Flat Track Racing in 2017, Indian Motorcycle proceeded to utterly dominate the competition, thanks to some incredibly skilled pilots and its extremely-potent FTR750 factory race bike. Celebrating the FTR750’s immense success on the dirt oval, American oldest moto marque opted to shake things up and introduce a road-going model inspired by its AFT-winning factory race bike. A major departure from Indian’s cruiser bikes, the FTR1200 is a decidedly sporty American-made motorcycle, with high-performance suspension and brakes, and a full electronics suite including multiple ride modes. Indian also offers an even higher-specced S-version, as well as a number of bolt-on accessory packages for the FTR. Style: Naked Engine: 1,203cc Liquid-Cooled DOHC 60° V-Twin Power: 123hp / 87ft-lbs Weight: 488lbs Origin: America

Goddess Durga is the symbol of power and during the Navratri, various forms of the goddess are worshipped to increase power. It is believed that the devotees, who worship Goddess Durga, happiness and prosperity galore in their lives. This year, ‘Shardiya Navratri’, starts on October 7, 2021, which is Thursday. Let’s have a look at the forms of the goddess worshipped on these nine auspicious days. Shailputri: This is the first form of the goddess who is worshipped on the first day of Navratri. It is believed that she was born in the house of Parvat Raj Himalaya and that is why she was named Shailputri. Brahmacharini: The second form of the goddess is Brahmacharini. It is said that if devotees worship goddess Brahmacharini from the bottom of their hearts, the goddess blesses them. The fast for the goddess provides the devotees with a feeling of restraint, righteousness, penance, sacrifice, and detachment. Chandraghanta: The third form of the goddess is Chandraghanta who is worshipped on the third day of Navratri. It is said that worshipping this goddess frees a person from all his sins. There is an increase in the quality of heroism. Kushmanda: This is the fourth form of the goddess. Worshipping her increases the success and age of a person. Skandamata: On the fifth day of Navratri, she is worshipped and she is the fifth form of the goddess. It is believed that gates of salvation open to the person who worships her. The wishes of her devotees are fulfilled. Katyayani: This is the sixth form of the goddess. Whoever worships the goddess with a complete heart has a flow of immense power in them. It is believed that this goddess should be worshipped in ‘Gaudhooli Bela’. Kalratri: This is the seventh form of the goddess. All the sins of people get destroyed upon worshipping the goddess. Also, there is an increase in sharpness too. Maha Gauri: She is the eighth form of the goddess. Complete devotion to her on Ashtami decays sins and increases the radiance of your face. There is mitigation of the enemy and an increase in happiness. Siddhidatri: This is the ninth form. On worshipping the goddess on Navami ‘Ashta Siddhi’ can be achieved. (Disclaimer – The information given in this article is based on common beliefs. News 18 does not confirm them. Contact the experts before implementing these.