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Stunning new video shows a pod of orcas attacking two adult gray whales in California's Monterey Bay, in a rare case of predation. Monterey Bay Whale Watch videographer Evan Brodsky, who captured the dramatic footage March 30 using a drone, counted more than 30 orcas. The attacked whales split up and eventually made it to safety in shallower waters after a 6-hour melee, Brodsky wrote in an Instagram post(opens in new tab). The video, which was posted to Facebook(opens in new tab) April 2, shows the gray whales huddled together as the orcas swoop in from the sides. Monterey Bay Whale Watch said both whales were "badly wounded" during the encounter. Orcas (Orcinus orca), also known as killer whales, are the only major predators(opens in new tab) of gray whales (Eschrichtius robustus), according to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. But killer whales usually hunt calves rather than adults, opting to "take advantage" of calves that migrate up the coast with their mothers in the first year of their lives, Ari Friedlaender(opens in new tab), a marine mammal ecologist at the University of California, Santa Cruz, told Live Science. And even going after a young whale is no easy feat as the pod must still contend with its protective mother. That makes the newly filmed attack on the adults unusual. Related stories: Killer whales spotted for the first time killing blue whales Still, one attack doesn't necessarily imply a troubling pattern, Friedlaender said. "A single event is really something you don't want to raise too big a flag over," Friedlaender explained. However, if orcas continue to attack adult gray whales, scientists might see the behavior as a sign of an underlying problem, Friedlaender continued. For instance, one potential reason for orcas to continually attack adults is that significantly fewer gray whale calves are available. In that case, the attacks could signify an underlying problem with the gray whale po[CENSORED]tion. While taking on adults is a big challenge, hunger is also a potent motivator. Friedlaender said the gamble to attack two adults was a matter of "risk-reward," meaning the reward of feasting on more whale meat must be weighed against the higher risk of sustaining injury. At the moment, he said there's not enough information to determine whether the orca po[CENSORED]tion is suffering from food deprivation. Should this trend continue, drone footage showing the whales' size and thickness could be a clue to their wellness. He added that orcas have been known to prey on adult blue, fin and humpback whales, all of which can grow to be bigger than grays. Orcas can grow up to 32 feet (8 meters) long and weigh over 12,000 pounds(opens in new tab) (5,400 kilograms), according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries(opens in new tab). An adult gray whale(opens in new tab) can reach up to 49 feet (15 m) long and weigh about 90,000 pounds (40,800 kg). Gray whale newborns are around 15 feet (4.6 m) long and weigh 2,000 pounds (900 kg). Friedlaender said that the whale-watching community will keep an eye out for future oddities. For now, this isolated incident offers an insight into the orcas' hunting prowess and ambition. "It never ceases to inspire a lot of awe for the animals," Friedlaender said. "Killer whales are pretty amazing and there's nothing that's too big for them." https://www.livescience.com/animals/whales/in-rare-attack-30-orcas-badly-wounded-2-adult-gray-whales-in-california

Lionel Messi will leave Paris St-Germain this summer at the end of his current contract. The Argentine World Cup winner had reached an 'agreement in principle' to extend his stay for another year but neither club nor player now want to sign the deal. Messi is unconvinced the club can compete at the top of the European game, due to financial issues, while the French champions want to focus on developing young talent. He signed a two-year deal in Paris in 2021 with an option to renew for another year but that will now not be activated. It is understood his father Jorge Messi informed Paris St-Germain's football advisor Luis Campos a few weeks ago. The player believes PSG's budget could be limited next season to comply with Financial Fair Play rules - putting the quality of their squad at risk. His reluctance to commit to a new deal in recent months has frustrated PSG's Qatari owners, who believe Messi's lack of response was a clear message he didn't want to stay The 35-year-old was suspended by PSG for two weeks on Tuesday after travelling to Saudi Arabia without the club's permission. Barcelona and Messi would be keen on securing a dream return for the forward to the Nou Camp but, with the La Liga leaders facing severe financial difficulties, a move back 'home' looks increasingly unlikely. He also has interest from Inter Miami in Major League Soccer and an eyewatering offer of about 400m euros (£354m) to play in Saudi Arabia for a year with Al-Hilal. Messi though believes he can still compete at the top of European football for another season - eyeing the chance to win a fifth Champions League trophy - but, with a move to Barcelona looking impossible, his options are looking increasingly limited. Messi has scored 31 goals and contributed 34 assists in 71 games in all competitions for PSG, and won the Ligue 1 title last season. He is set to miss matches against Troyes and Ajaccio as PSG, five points clear with five games to go, look to clinch a ninth league title in 11 seasons. Messi, Barcelona's all-time top scorer with 672 goals in 778 games, left the Nou Camp in 2021 because of financial issues at the club. He is favourite to win an eighth Ballon d'Or in October, which is three more than any other player, after winning the World Cup with Argentina in December. https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/65465532

At least 130 people have died after floods and landslides hit Rwanda's northern and western provinces, authorities say. The rains hit at night when many people were asleep - an official told the BBC this is one reason why so many died. The five-year-old daughter of Claudette Nyiraneza was among them. "We could not save my daughter under the rubble until morning," she told the BBC, adding that neighbours eventually helped retrieve her body. Local governor François Habitegeko said many houses had collapsed on people. He said that main roads in the area "are not usable because of landslides". Rwanda's public broadcaster RBA reports that the casualty numbers are expected to increase as floodwaters continue to rise. Rwanda's president offered his condolences to those who have been affected. His statement also added that residents were being evacuated from "affected and high-risk areas". The government's main priority now is to "reach every house that has been damaged to ensure we can rescue any person who may be trapped", the Reuters news agency quotes Mr Habitegeko as saying. Relief efforts have already started, "including helping to bury victims of the disaster and providing supplies to those whose homes were destroyed," a government minister for emergencies, Marie Solange Kayisire, told AFP Africa Live Page: For news updates from around the continent The heavy rains pounded Rwanda "all night" and more downpours are expected throughout the month, authorities say. Heavy rains and consequent damage and casualties between March and May are commonplace in Rwanda, but the deluge on Tuesday night was unusually strong and long-lasting. This is the worst flooding Rwanda has seen since May 2020 when around 80 people died. Deaths have also been reported in neighbouring Uganda, where six people have died after landslides, the Ugandan Red Cross says. Rwanda's weather authority is linking the unusual rains seen in recent years to climate change. Many factors contribute to flooding, but a warming atmosphere caused by climate change makes extreme rainfall more likely. The world has already warmed by about 1.2C since the industrial era began and temperatures will keep rising unless governments around the world make steep cuts to emissions. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-65469374

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What are the best romantic movies on Netflix? The 12 titles below are a mix of comedies, comedy-dramas, and dramas. They star the likes of Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Aamir Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, Manisha Koirala, Daniel Day-Lewis, Winona Ryder, Michelle Pfeiffer, Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Joaquin Phoenix, Kalki Koechlin, Saif Ali Khan, and Preity Zinta. And they come from directors such as Anurag Kashyap, Martin Scorsese, David Fincher, Farhan Akhtar, Spike Jonze, Nora Ephron, Mani Ratnam, and Ang Lee. A “⭐” marks an editors' choice. You might find more romantic movies in our list of best movies. If you're looking for more movies on Netflix, we've recommendations for some select other genres as well that you should check out. We also have a similar article for best romantic movies on Amazon Prime Video. The Age of Innocence (1993) Martin Scorsese displays restraint with this adaptation of Edith Wharton's 1920 novel of the same name, about the grandeur and hypocrisy of 1870s high society, that follows an attorney (Daniel Day-Lewis) who is engaged to fellow attorney and socialite (Winona Ryder), and then falls for her livelier cousin and heiress (Michelle Pfeiffer) who's separated from her husband. Barfi! (2012) Set in the 1970s amidst the hills of Darjeeling, writer-director Anurag Basu tells the tale of three people (Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, and Ileana D'Cruz) as they learn to love while battling the notions held by society. The film was praised for its heartwarming nature, but criticised for its narrative handling and forced prettiness, with one critic going so far to call it “facile and plastic”. Bombay (1995) Set during the 1992–93 Bombay riots, writer-director Mani Ratnam offers a look at the communal tensions that cause a strain on the relationship between a Muslim woman (Manisha Koirala) and a Hindu man (Arvind Swamy). The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) Born as an elderly man in a New Orleans nursing home, the titular man (Brad Pitt) ages in reverse in this fantasy drama from director David Fincher, with his love for the dancer Daisy (Cate Blanchett) the only thing that keeps him going through the unusual adventures that pepper his life. https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/guide/netflix-best-movies-romantic-india-2534996

Introduction For a while there, we weren't willing to get our hopes up that there would be a global Xiaomi Ultra again - the 2021 model could very well have remained a one-off to remember fondly. Then at one point, we were led to believe that not only was there not going to be a global one, there wasn't going to be one at all. Well, in the end, it all worked out nicely, and we now have the Xiaomi 13 Ultra - one for China and one for the world. With that said, we still have to point out that Xiaomi sent us a version of the handset running China-specific software. So, while theoretically, a global variant is supposed to be available at one time or another, we haven't yet touched or seen it. For the purposes of this review, however, that's largely inconsequential. That's in part because what's most important about the 13 Ultra transcends regional software specifics. We're talking about the one-of-a-kind quad-camera setup on the back of the handset. And you know it's something special when the 50MP 1-inch main unit - undisputedly the headliner of the bunch, is joined by a couple of telephotos and an ultrawide, each of them with a 50MP sensor of its own. We look forward to starting this camera section with both excitement and apprehension. But all in due time. There's a smartphone strapped to that Leica-co-engineered marvel of a camera system, and it's a proper high-end one too. The latest Snapdragon, a cutting-edge high-res, high-refresh-rate OLED display, dust and water resistance, and fast charging - finding something to complain about on the following pages is going to be tough. Initially, looking at the pictures, we thought the design would be that, but after experiencing the handset in person, the looks of it have grown on us too. Here's a quick summary of the more important specs before we get going. Xiaomi 13 Ultra specs at a glance: Body: 163.2x74.6x9.1mm, 227g; Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), eco-leather back, aluminum frame; IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min). Display: 6.73" LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1300 nits (HBM), 2600 nits (peak), 1440x3200px resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, 522ppi. Chipset: Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm): Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510); Adreno 740. Memory: 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM; UFS 4.0. OS/Software: Android 13, MIUI 14. Rear camera: Wide (main): 50 MP, f/1.9 or f/4.0, 23mm, 1.0"-type, 1.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; Ultra wide angle: 50 MP, f/1.8, 12mm, 122˚, 1/2.51", Dual-Pixel PDAF; Telephoto: 50 MP, f/1.8, 75mm, 1/2.51", Dual-Pixel PDAF, OIS, 3.2x optical zoom; Telephoto: 50 MP, f/3.0, 120mm, 1/2.51", Dual-Pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom; Wide (main): 50 MP, f/1.9 or f/4.0, 23mm, 1.0"-type, 1.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS. Front camera: 32 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 0.7µm. Video capture: Rear camera: 8K@24fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/480/960/1920fps, gyro-EIS, Dolby Vision HDR 10-bit rec. (4K@60fps, 1080p); Front camera: 1080p@30/60fps. Battery: 5000mAh; 90W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 35 min (advertised), 50W wireless, 100% in 49 min (advertised), 10W reverse wireless. Connectivity: 5G; Dual SIM; Wi-Fi 6e; BT 5.3, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive; NFC; Infrared port. Misc: Fingerprint reader (under display, optical); stereo speakers. Xiaomi 13 Ultra unboxing The 13 Ultra's presentation is no different than that of any recent Xiaomi Pro or Ultra. The black color is all that sets it apart from the lesser models in the lineup, and the red Leica dot is a lone splash of color on the cardboard. Inside, you'll find the phone, a 90W power adapter, and a USB-A-to-C cable to go with it. Also included is a black snap-on case that doesn't quite live up to the standard of the Ultra itself, though its utility shouldn't be affected by its less-than-premium appearance. What you won't find inside the regular retail package is the Xiaomi 13 Ultra Professional Camera Bundle, which can be purchased separately in China for CNY 1000 (€130). The kit includes a nicer phone case, a separate right-hand grip, a filter adapter ring that lets you screw on standard 67mm lens filters, a lens cap (or, rather, a whole camera system cap in this case), and a lanyard. The whole thing makes the Ultra look even less like a phone and more like a compact camera, and the hand grip makes it behave like one, too, thanks to its two-stage shutter release button and a zoom rocker. Unfortunately, we didn't have the opportunity to play with this set of accessories. https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_13_ultra-review-2562.php

The anxiety around Mother Earth may be getting to most of us - even if delayed by several decades - but what's even more stressful is the slew of decisions that need to be made when you do want to turn your life a bit environment-friendly. Along with our fashion and vacation choices, one of the most significant polluting factors is the everyday city commute. Not every city is equipped to deal with electric cars, and not everyone can even afford to buy one. With congested traffic and soaring fuel prices, the urban commute has never been more anxiety-inducing than it is in this post-pandemic era of "stay outdoors all the time!" Yadea, the world's no.1 electric two-wheeler manufacturer, has come up with a brilliant solution to all your traffic, fuel, and sustainability woes. The company has just launched its Scooter ElitePrime, which will make riding as comfortable as an SUV - claims Yadea. Yadea Scooter ElitePrime is designed exclusively for urban mobility, "tailor-made for a generation of professionals and go-getters" who want to upgrade their city commute. The ElitePrime is built to last with a frame you can trust on the road. Mimicking the SUV design and power, the ElitePrime sports an aluminum design with a modern shine that turns heads while giving you a rattle-free ride! Promising to make commuting both fun and fast, Yadea Scooter ElitePrime features a wide footboard, high ground clearance, and double suspension. With a powerful 800W motor (1500W peak output) ElitePrime can reach speeds of up to 18.6/mph and offer a 40-mile (65 kilometers) range on a single charge! Yadea is a top electric two-wheeler brand with decades of industry experience, 1350+ patents, and over 70 million users. The company continues to prioritize sustainability and offers innovative technology with safety and comfort at the very center of the design. This vast experience and access to customer feedback enabled the company to see the focus on the customer comfort that was missing from the e-Scooters available in the market. Why can't we get the comfort and style of an SUV that people seem to love so much with electric scooters? Yes, we can! Built for comfort, Yadea Scooter ElitePrime is made to ride Introducing comfort, power, style, and stability with the Yadea Scooter ElitePrime, the team has launched its crowdfunding campaign this week. A strong motor means you can zip through the town at a max speed of 18.6mph, and when climbing hills, the motor pumps out a massive 1500W for short spurts to maintain your max speed. In comparison, most e-scooters can only give 500-700W max power. This increased power means even on steep 30% inclines, the ElitePrime will maintain full speed, feeling right at home on the slopes. Along with a powerful motor, ElitePrime also features polymer shock absorbers that reduce rattle and absorb impact with front and rear suspension, giving you the cushion, comfort, and confidence to move through the fast, urban streets. Whether you move on a street or a sidewalk, you will always experience smoother rides. Yadea ElitePrime Scooter Specifications ModelYadea Electric Scooter ElitePrime Battery46.8VDC 14.5Ah Motor PowerRated Power 800W, Max Power 1500W Max Speed18.6Mph/30Kph (US), 15.5 Mph/25Kph (EU) Max Range40 Miles (65 Kilometers) Unfolded Size1245mm*585mm*1340mm Folded Size1245mm*585mm*555mm Climbing Ability17° (≈30%) IP Rating IPX5 LightsLED headlight, Rear light, Turning signal light Shock AbsorberPolymer shock absorbers with front and rear suspension systems Speed Mode4 modes (3.7Mph, 9.3Mph, 18.6Mph, ＞18.6Mph) BrakesFront drum brake & Rear disc brakes with electronic brake control Tires10" Tubeless Tires Charge Time7-8h Max Load265 lbs (120kg) Net Weight63.9 lbs (29kg) FrameAluminum The 678Wh large-capacity lithium battery also ensures you never go into range anxiety, being able to cover most round trips within the city. Yadea has also used an advanced battery management system (BMS) that gives the battery a longer life, maintaining its capacity over the years. What's even better? Regenerative brakes! When you hit the brakes, ElitePrime turns that momentum into juice for your battery, empowering you to exceed your range! Tires that heal themselves! Featuring top grade 10" MDN self-healing tubeless tires, the Yadea team has used a self-repairing technology that enables the tires to mend themselves after punctures from stones or nails. The tough rubber polymer patches itself, resulting in fewer tire changes. 2.7-inch thickness also gives you more surface area and better control around the corners as you glide your way through the city with added grip. Other features include: Front drum and rear disc brakes (E-ABS) to help you stop fast! Fall prevention with Intelligent Posture Detection Powerful motorcycle-level headlight Taillight in a unique (and may we say, kinda Star Treky!) logo shape Bright turning signals IPX5 waterproofing LED display with real-time info on speed, battery life, riding modes, etc Foldable design - easy to carry for train, elevator, or bus/car rides ElitePrime's brilliant aesthetic doesn't make it look like an ugly addition to a hallway, office, or living room. While its foldable compact design allows you to store it anywhere from a car trunk to a closet, you'd want to show it off to your colleagues! Head over to Yadea's Indiegogo campaign to get yourself some early bird discounts. With mass production already started, Yadea will begin delivering the ElitePrime electric scooter to patrons in the US, EU, Canada, and Australia beginning next month! When a global industry leader creates something, it reflects in everything from the design to the latest tech. It's no surprise the ElitePrime has already won the IF Design 2023 award. A powerful motor, an stunning design, noise-free and planet-friendly ride, high-performance, long range, and a foldable design ensure ElitePrime is here to win over urban commuters who want to be nice to the earth while still riding in style. https://wccftech.com/yadea-launches-eliteprime-scooter-promising-the-ride-of-an-suv/

Naomi Schiff and DurkChocolatee have unveiled Konnersport Racing’s team car for the 2023 season before the official F1 23 reveal, scheduled for May 1. In the video below, Senior Vice President Tim Fellows and other notable figures from the Formula 1 world introduce the latest addition to the grid. Fans can hear from headline driver Devon Butler, as he looks forward to his first season with the team. https://www.operationsports.com/f1-23-reveal-arrives-on-may-1/

BBC chairman Richard Sharp has resigned after breaking rules over dealings with Boris Johnson ahead of his appointment. A report found Mr Sharp created the appearance of a conflict of interest by not fully disclosing his knowledge of the ex-PM's personal finances. His position was scrutinised after it emerged he tried to secure a high-level government meeting for a businessman offering Mr Johnson financial help. Mr Sharp defended his conduct but said he did not want to be a distraction. A critical report led by barrister Adam Heppinstall was published on Friday, after months of speculation about Mr Sharp's position and a row about BBC independence. The probe was set up after reports in the Sunday Times revealed Mr Sharp, a close associate of Mr Johnson, had played some role in the PM's personal finances at the same time as he was seeking to secure the senior BBC job. In late 2020, Mr Sharp sought to arrange a meeting between Cabinet Secretary Simon Case and Sam Blyth, a distant cousin of Mr Johnson who had offered to support the PM financially, after reading press claims he was struggling to make ends meet. The ex-investment banker and Conservative Party donor had already applied for the senior BBC job when he approached Mr Case and was appointed a few months later. BBC chairman resigns: Sharp's statement in full Analysis: Did BBC boss tell Sharp he had to go? Richard Sharp report at a glance The report found he had failed to disclose two potential perceived conflicts of interest: first, by telling Mr Johnson he wanted to apply for the BBC role before doing so; and second, by telling the PM he intended to set up a meeting between Mr Case, the country's most senior civil servant, and Mr Blyth. It notes that Mr Sharp does not accept the first conclusion, but he has apologised for the second, though described it as "inadvertent and not material". The report found "there is a risk of a perception that Mr Sharp was recommended for appointment" because he sought to assist the PM in a private financial matter "and/or that he influenced the former prime minister to recommend him by informing him of his application before he submitted it". It described his involvement in Mr Johnson's private financial affairs as "very limited" but concluded that it should have been declared anyway - even though the meeting between Mr Case and Mr Blyth did not subsequently take place. The report did not make a judgement "on whether Mr Sharp had any intention of seeking to influence the former Prime Minister in this manner". Mr Sharp has previously insisted he believed flagging his BBC application with Mr Case and agreeing to have no further involvement in any loan discussions resolved any conflict of interest issues, and therefore they did not need to be further disclosed - but the report disagreed with his position. He said he did not play "any part whatsoever in the facilitation, arrangement, or financing of a loan for the former prime minister" but that he was quitting in order to "prioritise the interests of the BBC". Mr Sharp conceded that with hindsight he should have disclosed his role in setting up a meeting between Mr Case and Mr Blyth to the appointments panel during the scrutiny process ahead of him taking up the senior role, and he apologised for the "oversight". Perceptions matter The details of who said what to who and when are complicated but there is a simple issue, did Richard Sharp tell the full truth when he applied for the job? He says today's independent report makes clear that he didn't and he was in breach of the rules. That breach he says was "inadvertent" and an "error" he regrets - but it matters. He is the head of the BBC and its reputation is based on trust. The job description for the BBC Chairman says it is essential that they "observe high standards of openness and seek to maximise transparency and accountability". MPs on the Commons Media Select Committee have already criticised Richard Sharp for a lack of openness and transparency for not revealing his role in a loan guarantee to Boris Johnson. These were, they said, "serious errors of judgment". Their report added: "Mr Sharp has accepted that his failure to disclose this involvement has caused embarrassment to him and the BBC and has potentially been misconstrued, both of which are tests on conflicts that the public appointments process specifically requires candidates to consider." It's probably worth quoting here the exact words from the Cabinet Office's Governance Code: "If you have any interests that might be relevant to the work of the BBC, and which could lead to a real or perceived conflict of interest if you were to be appointed, please provide details in your application." Perceptions matter. The weeks of headlines and the critical conclusions of two reports into his actions have certainly been, in his words, "a distraction from the Corporation's good work". The report also called for an overhaul of the rules around public appointments, and criticised the leaking of ministers' preferred candidates for senior jobs to the media - pointing out there were reports about Mr Sharp being tipped for the BBC role in newspapers before the process was completed. Mr Sharp's position came under further scrutiny in March following Gary Lineker's suspension over a tweet criticising government asylum policy, a decision which triggered a wider row about BBC impartiality. Critics of the BBC's handling of the issue contrasted Lineker's suspension with how allegations against Mr Sharp were dealt with, pointing out the chairman was able to remain in post despite ongoing investigations. Lineker tweeted on Friday the BBC chair should "not be selected by the government of the day... not now, not ever". The BBC chair can only be appointed or sacked by the government. The BBC director general, the executive who has ultimate editorial control over the corporation, does not have the power to remove them. Responding to the resignation, the BBC's former controller of editorial policy, Richard Ayre, said the matter came down to "the integrity and transparency" of Mr Sharp's application and that he "had to go". He continued: "Meaningfully or not he had done a favour [for Mr Johnson]. He didn't declare that to the assessment panel." Tim Davie, director-general of the BBC, said Mr Sharp had made a "significant contribution to the transformation and success of the BBC". Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he has not seen the report into Mr Sharp and did not guarantee a non-political figure would replace him. Speaking to reporters in Glasgow, Mr Sunak said: "There's an appointments process that happens for those appointments. I'm not going to prejudge that." Labour's shadow culture secretary Lucy Powell said: "The prime minister should have sacked him weeks ago. Instead it took this investigation, called by Labour, to make him resign." Mr Sharp will remain in post until a successor is appointed in June https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-65323077

Rats are thin-tailed, medium-size rodents that originated in Asia and Australia but are now found all over the world. "True rats" are members of the genus Rattus, but other rodent genera are also referred to as rats and share many of the same characteristics. What's the difference between rats and mice? Rats are generally larger, with longer, thinner bodies and long legs. Here's everything you need to know about rats, their habitats, behaviors and more. How big can rats get? With nearly 60 species of rat discovered so far, these rodents come in all sizes. They are typically 5 inches (12 centimeters), or longer, according to Encyclopedia Britannica(opens in new tab). The largest species of rat is the Bosavi woolly rat, which was discovered in 2009 in the rainforest of Papua New Guinea (and doesn't have a scientific name yet). It is about the size of a cat — 32.2 inches (82 cm) from nose to tail and weighs around 3.3 lbs. (1.5 kilograms), according to CNN(opens in new tab). https://www.livescience.com/52342-rats.html

NEVS, the electric car company born from the ashes of Saab more than a decade ago, has revealed the sophisticated model it was developing before its Chinese owners put it in “hibernation mode”. The Emily GT is claimed to be capable of driving more than 1000km (621 miles) between charges, thanks to a huge 175kWh battery. Battery capacities of 140kWh and 105kWh were also planned, as was 11kW wireless charging via a pad connected to a fixed hub. In-wheel motors making 121bhp are mounted at each corner, giving the Emily GT 484bhp in total. Each motor sandwiches a drive unit between the alloy wheel and the aluminium brake disc, reportedly giving finer control of torque vectoring. Such was the extent of the vectoring that the car could turn without using the steering wheel. Emily programme director and former Saab engineer Peter Dahl told Swedish publication Carup: “The possibilities for torque vectoring are fantastic. All torque can be controlled. It’s like changing from straight slalom skis to carving skis. "In addition, the wheel motors ensure that all backlash is eliminated, resulting in an incredibly direct and solid feeling. “On the downside, the unsprung weight on each wheel is higher. We have solved that with a good chassis with air suspension and active dampers.” A high-performance variant of the Emily was also in the pipeline, with planned outputs of 653bhp and 1623lb ft. This would cut its 0-62mph sprint time down from 4.6sec to 3.2sec. The striking styling – which bears a strong resemblance to the final Saab 9-3 and Saab 9-5 – is reported to have been penned by an unnamed Italian and refined by former Saab designers. NEVS' owner, the Evergrande Group, originally signed off a run of 20 prototypes. However, Evergrande – which made its fortune as one of China’s most prolific property developers – hit financial problems in 2020, and only six were built. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/nevs-emily-gt-saab-engineers-shock-621-mile-ev

One of Sudan's duelling generals, who leads the paramilitary force fighting the country's army, has told the BBC he will not negotiate until fighting ends. But Gen Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, better known as Hemedti, said his fighters were being "relentlessly" bombed since a three-day truce had been extended. "We don't want to destroy Sudan," he said, blaming army chief Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan for the violence. Gen Burhan has tentatively agreed to face-to-face talks in South Sudan. Thursday night's extension of an uneasy ceasefire followed intensive diplomatic efforts by neighbouring countries, as well as the US, UK and UN. Hemedti said he was open to talks but the condition was that the ceasefire should hold: "Cease hostilities. After that we can have negotiations." He said he had no personal problem with Gen Burhan, but regarded him as a traitor for bringing into government those loyal to former President Omar al-Bashir, who was ousted by the army and RSF together in 2019 after mass street protests. Bashir's regime - in power for three decades - was known for its Islamist ideology and imposition of a strict version of Sharia (Islamic law). "Unfortunately Burhan is being led by the radical Islamic front leaders," Hemedti said. In 2021, he and Gen Burhan overturned an agreement to share power with civilians, taking full control in a coup. They fell out this year over the proposed return to civilian rule, in particular about the timeframe of incorporating Hemedti's 100,000-strong Rapid Support Force's (RSF) inclusion into the army. "I am looking forward to having the civilian government today - before tomorrow, a fully civilian government. This is my principle," Hemedti told the BBC. This is not the first time the RSF leader has spoken of his commitment to democracy, although analysts point out that his forces have brutally put down civilian protests in the past. The two generals fighting over Sudan's future Hemedti told the BBC that his RSF fighters were not the enemies of the military soldiers, explaining they were battling to protect the country from "the relics of the government of the past 30 years". "We won't fight you. Please go back to your army divisions and we won't fight you." Fears grow as violence spreads Hemedti's comments to the BBC come as millions remain trapped in the capital Khartoum, where there are shortages of food, water and fuel. In some parts of the city, trenches have been dug as rival troops battle each other street by street, AFP reports. The UN says RSF troops are forcing people from their homes and looting and extortion is taking place. However, Hemedti told the BBC his rivals were dressing up in RSF uniforms in order to discredit his fighters. He categorically denied involvement in looting and taking over hospitals, saying his troops were trying to help residents of a city reeling from fierce clashes that began 14 days ago. "My team is working on the water and electricity supplies for the areas we control. Unfortunately all the technicians and engineers have disappeared. And this is our main problem," he said. Stuck at Sudan border as drivers demand $40,000 to cross Three ways the conflict in Sudan could play out 'I saw pick-up trucks full of dead people': Trapped in Darfur At least 512 people have been killed and 4,193 wounded in the fighting, according to health ministry figures, although the real death toll is likely much higher. The UN says hundreds of thousands of Sudanese have now fled their homes, often paying huge sums to leave and facing abuses en route. As well as the thousands of foreigners who have been evacuated, tens of thousands of Sudanese have crossed into neighbouring countries, including Chad, Egypt and South Sudan. Reuters reports a UN official as saying some have walked from Khartoum to South Sudan's border, a distance of more than 400km (250 miles). Earlier a Turkish evacuation plane was shot at as it was landing at an airport outside Khartoum. No-one was injured and the RSF denied accusations by the army that it was involved. Those remaining in Khartoum describe living in a "constant state of fear". "We hear the sounds of planes and explosions. We don't know when this hell will end," 65-year-old Mahasin al-Awad, a resident of Bahri, a northern area of Khartoum, told Reuters. Violence is reported to have been particularly bad in El Geneina, a city in Darfur in western Sudan, where the RSF and militias linked to the group are reported to have looted and torched markets, aid warehouses and banks. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-65426892

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What are the best games on Apple Arcade in 2022? The idea of a subscription-based service for games is a smart one, and Apple Arcade delivers enormous value for money with its service, especially in India. At Rs. 99 per month, Apple Arcade has a huge catalogue of games and continues to add new ones, giving users a chance to play premium games without any in-app purchases. The catalogue covers a wide range of genres, including sports, racing, role-playing, and adventure, to name a few. There are also a number of established franchises and classic games redesigned and optimised for the Apple Arcade experience. Apple Arcade works on various supported Apple devices, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. I've put together a list of the best Apple Arcade games that I've played since the service launched, and here are my top picks, in no particular order. Alto's Odyssey - Remastered The sequel to the excellent Alto's Adventure, Alto's Odyssey Remastered brings the excellent mechanics, world design and artistic gameplay of its predecessor back in style. A typical endless runner game, Alto's Odyssey has been optimised for Apple Arcade, and has interesting objectives that increase in difficulty as you keep playing, along with an uplifting soundtrack, along with a new, exclusive ‘Lost City' biome for the platform. Another big change is the setting, switching from snowy mountainous slopes to a much larger world spanning sandy desert terrain, ancient ruins, and climbable rock faces. Central characters Alto and his friends also return with all of their abilities. Notably, Alto's Adventure is also now available on Apple Arcade in a Remastered version, in case you prefer the original setting and gameplay. https://www.gadgets360.com/games/guide/best-apple-arcade-games-2022-iphone-mac-tv-ipad-ios-mobile-2917172

Introduction and specs Although rugged phones are out of fashion these days, a few smartphone makers are still catering to this niche market segment, Blackview being one of them. Today's smartphones are sexy, functional and offer a set of features that would be unthinkable five or ten years ago. However, they are easy to break, and people in certain occupations may require a device that's more resilient than your average glass slab. So if you spend a lot of time outdoors, in nature, or you are in construction, for example, Blackview has you covered. The new BV9200 could be coined as a successor to last year's BV8800, and there are many changes to go through. Most of those are upgrades, so kudos to Blackview. Blackview BV9200 specs at a glance: Body: 174.5x81.8x13.6mm, 310g; Gorilla glass 5 front, metal sides, rubberized back; IP68/IP69K dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), Drop-to-concrete resistance from up to 1.8m, MIL-STD-810H compliant. Display: 6.60" IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1080x2408px resolution, 20.07:9 aspect ratio, 400ppi. Chipset: Mediatek Helio G96 (12 nm): Octa-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55); Mali-G52 MC2. Memory: 256GB 8GB RAM; UFS 2.1; microSDXC (dedicated slot). OS/Software: Android 12, Doke-OS 3.1. Rear camera: Wide (main): 50 MP, 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF; Ultra wide angle: 8 MP, 120˚; Depth: 0.3 MP. Front camera: 16 MP, (wide), 1/3", 1.0µm. Video capture: Rear camera: 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps; Front camera: 1080p. Battery: 5000mAh; 66W wired, 30W wireless. Connectivity: LTE; Dual SIM; Wi-Fi 5; BT 5.2; NFC; FM radio. Misc: Fingerprint reader (side-mounted); dual speakers. Even though we still find a MediaTek Helio G96 under the hood, the new BV9200 boasts a faster 120Hz display, newer Android, better drop protection, faster charging and adds a couple of useful features such as a microSD card slot, wireless charging, set of stereo speakers tuned by Harman Kardon and double the storage. And Blackview was able to fit all that into the same starting price as last year's BV8800. In fact, this BV9200 feels a bit more like a normal smartphone. It delivers roughly the same hardware as its "normal" rivals while providing that extra protection. We are quite surprised to see such fast wired and wireless charging in the €300 segment as well as the 8GB/256GB memory configuration by default. Let's see what else lies beneath that hard shell. Unboxing the Blackview BV9200 The device ships in a standard retail box containing all the usual user manuals, a USB-C to USB-C port for charging and data transfer and the corresponding 66W fast-charging brick. There's no case for the phone, but we don't think it's necessary. That's the whole point of the BV9200, after all. Additionally, we are happy to see the charger included this time around, as last year's BV8800 shipped without one. https://www.gsmarena.com/blackview_bv9200-review-2561.php

PGA Tour 2K23 has added the Spyglass Hill golf course in their latest update available today on all platforms. Spyglass Hill Golf Course is a challenging public golf course located in Pebble Beach, California. It is also one of the host courses for the AT&T Pro-Am and known for its unruly dunes, ocean views and difficult greens. An Online Society event for the course is scheduled to begin on April 27. The team also released PGA Tour 2K23 patch 1.15. Check out the patch notes below. Added the Urban Accents Pack to the Course Designer which includes toll booths, parking lot accessories, planters, and additional modular sidewalk pieces to customize your own walkways Promotion and Holes Played Rewards added to Ranked Matchmaking Ranked Seasons now available with rank and leaderboard resets, plus placement matches for each new season Tuned ELO gain/loss for each division https://www.operationsports.com/pga-tour-2k23-adds-spyglass-hill-in-latest-update-patch-notes/

Four women have made complaints to parliamentary authorities about MP Julian Knight since police dropped an investigation into him, the BBC has been told. The fresh complaints are thought to allege inappropriate comments and behaviour. The BBC has also been told five different women raised sexual misconduct allegations about him to the police. Mr Knight, who is MP for Solihull, has strongly denied wrongdoing. The separate reports to police and parliamentary authorities mean nine women in total are alleged to have made some form of misconduct allegation about Mr Knight, ranging from allegations of inappropriate comments to sexual assault. This means allegations of wrongdoing are wider than previously thought. Mr Knight, who was elected to Parliament in 2015, has repeatedly said there was a "single" and "baseless" complaint made against him to the Metropolitan Police. MP Julian Knight to stand down at next election He said police did not interview him before they closed the case, and that he has not been made aware of "any details of allegations supposedly made subsequently against me to any parliamentary authorities". 'Further complaints' A police investigation was launched into the MP in December 2022 after police received allegations of serious sexual assault. Scotland Yard said it had received "allegations in relation to unnamed victims" on 28 October last year, before a further referral relating to the "incident{s}" was made on 7 December. The BBC has now been told five women, in addition to third-party witnesses, had raised sexual misconduct allegations about him to the Metropolitan Police. On 29 March 2023, police dropped their investigation into Mr Knight saying no arrests had been made. The Conservative whips office said at the time it would not restore Mr Knight as a Tory MP following "further complaints". Chief whip Simon Hart said the complaints, if appropriate, "will be referred to the relevant police force, or appropriate bodies". Four women have made misconduct complaints to the parliamentary authorities about Mr Knight, alleging inappropriate comments and behaviour, since the Met dropped their investigation, the BBC has been told. The complaints are unrelated but the BBC understands some of them allege a similar pattern of behaviour, claiming that Mr Knight had reached out to women on social media to offer career support before later making inappropriate comments or approaches. The allegations relate to the period he has sat as an MP, including during his tenure as chairman of the Commons culture committee. After the police dropped their investigation, he accused the whips' office of making a statement about "unspecified further complaints" which he said "tarnished my name and left my family and me in limbo". He also said he had tried to "discover the nature of these allegations so that I could deny them, since I know I am guilty of no wrong-doing". But he added that "no job or political career is worth this". He has stated that he will sit as an independent MP until the next general election but will not stand again and has "no choice" but to relinquish his position as chair of the culture committee. Mr Knight recused himself from parliament while police were investigating him but has since returned. 'Serious concerns' Unions in parliament have raised concerns about the procedures in relation to safeguarding of staff in parliament. Mike Clancy, general secretary of Prospect, said: "Trade unions have been pushing for some time for Parliament to have the ability to exclude MPs from Westminster if serious accusations are made about them. But we are still waiting for concrete action. "The idea that Parliament can simply remain neutral and uninvolved when allegations are made against an MP is outdated, regressive and out of kilter with best practice. "The Conservative Party's refusal to return the whip suggests that they have serious concerns about this individual and if that is the case then transparency is vital for employee safety. He added: "If Parliament has information about potentially serious misbehaviour, what action can it reasonably take to ensure the safety of staff, visitors and other MPs? "The House of Commons Commission launched a consultation on MP exclusion in December last year. "Concern is growing at the lack of action since then. Allegations of MP misconduct do not seem to be going away, Parliament needs to bring forward proposals as quickly as possible." Informal agreement Certain parliamentary figures in charge of discipline - like party whips - do not have the power to stop an MP coming into parliament. They usually rely on informal agreements with MPs accused of misconduct, asking them to stay away while investigations are ongoing. If an MP is investigated by parliament's standards committee, or the Independent Expert Panel (IEP) that was set up to investigate bullying or harassment cases against MPs, they can face a suspension, if these bodies recommend one. For an MP to be investigated by the IEP, a report must be made and upheld about them to parliament's Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme (ICGS). Police can ban MPs from parliament if they arrest somebody, release them on bail, but make it a bail condition to stay away from that workplace. 'Baseless complaint' In a statement, Julian Knight told the BBC: "As I have repeatedly said, I am fully aware of the circumstances of the single complaint made against me to the Metropolitan Police and the motivations of those involved in making it. "This baseless complaint was dismissed by the police without their even feeling the need to interview me, which they never did. "I have not been made aware of any details of allegations supposedly made subsequently against me to any Parliamentary authorities. 'Nor am I the subject of any investigation by parliament's Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme. "Should I become the subject of any such investigation, I will fully and publicly defend myself against any allegations. "Meanwhile, it is deplorable that, despite the police decision, I remain the subject of what appears to be a smear campaign conducted through leaks, false innuendo and briefings." https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-65412925

Worms can entangle themselves into a single, giant knot, only to quickly unravel themselves from the tightly wound mess within milliseconds. Now, math shows how they do it. Researchers studied California blackworms (Lumbriculus variegatus) — thin worms that can grow to be 4 inches (10 centimeters) in length — in the lab, watching as the worms intertwined by the thousands. Even though it took the worms minutes to form into a ball-shaped blob akin to a snarled tangle of Christmas lights, they could untangle from the jumble in the blink of an eye when threatened, according to a study published April 28 in the journal Science(opens in new tab). "We wanted to understand the exact mechanics behind how the worms change their movement dynamics to achieve tangling and ultrafast untangling," study co-author Saad Bhamla(opens in new tab), an assistant professor in the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology, said in a statement(opens in new tab). "Also, these are not just typical filaments like string, ethernet cables, or spaghetti — these are living, active tangles that are out of equilibrium, which adds a fascinating layer to the question." To provoke an escape response, researchers shined an ultraviolet light on the worm mass, which caused them to "explosively" disperse. But the team still didn't understand the mechanics of what was going on in the center of the ball. So they placed a live worm blob in nontoxic jelly and used an ultrasound machine to observe the phenomenon from the inside. After putting these ultrasonic images together into a movie, the team plotted more than 46,000 data points to understand "the math behind the movements," and created a mathematical model that could help predict each worm's exact escape path, according to the statement. "What's striking is these tangled structures are extremely complicated," lead author Vishal Patil(opens in new tab), a former graduate student at Georgia Tech who is now a postdoctoral fellow in bioengineering at Stanford University, said in the statement. "They are disordered and complex structures, but these living worm structures are able to mani[CENSORED]te these knots for crucial functions." The model predicted that each worm would weave itself with at least two others and they would then use "helical wave motions" — basically, spinning their bodies like corkscrews — when they needed to unravel. Although scientists already knew that worms moved in this manner, the new study shows why they use these swift movements, according to the statement. This study is the first known mathematical theory of active tangling and untangling, and researchers think it could be applied elsewhere. "Imagine a soft, nonwoven material made of millions of stringlike filaments that can tangle and untangle on command, forming a smart adhesive bandage that shape-morphs as a wound heals, or a smart filtration material that alters pore topology to trap particles of different sizes or chemical properties," Bhamla said in the statement. "The possibilities are endless." https://www.livescience.com/animals/watch-thousands-of-worms-explosively-untangle-themselves-from-a-knotted-ball-in-milliseconds