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  1. A research team led by Prof. Ni Yong and Prof. He Linghui from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has developed a new composite glass combining the nacre-inspired structure and shear stiffening gel (SSG) material, maintaining transparency while exhibiting excellent thermal insulation and impact resistance. Their work was published in Advanced Materials. Bulk glass serves as an indispensable structural material in people's daily lives. However, glass has poor thermal insulation and is prone to fracture under impact, making it the weakest component in most buildings and transportation vehicles. There is an urgent need to develop new composite transparent materials with comprehensive performance. To develop a novel composite glass, the team studied the nacre-inspired structure and the rheological properties of shear-stiffening materials. The natural nacre can dissipate energy through the tablet sliding mechanism under quasistatic or low-speed impact loading. However, the impact resistance of the nacre-inspired structure diminishes rapidly with increasing impact velocities. In contrast, SSG exhibits strain-rate-dependent enhancement effects under impact loading, enabling them to dissipate a large amount of mechanical energy under high impact velocities. To combine the advantages of nacre-inspired structures and shear-stiffening materials, the team constructed a biomimetic composite glass using SSG. The nacre-inspired SSG glass (NSG) was made up of two 1.4-mm-thick nacre-inspired glass face sheets and a 3.0-mm-thick SSG core. The face sheets are composed of five borosilicate glass sheets and four polymeric interlayers in a 3D staggered brick-and-mortar arrangement, mimicking the structure of a natural nacre. After carefully aligning the two face sheets, the SSG core adhered to the face sheets facilitated by a coupling agent. Mechanical simulation analysis revealed that the out-of-plane deformation of the nacre-inspired glass panels in NSG can further enhance the energy dissipation in the SSG core. The synergistic energy dissipation effect of the nacre-inspired structure and SSG enables the NSG to exhibit superior impact resistance across a broader range of impact velocities. Furthermore, the NSG exhibits remarkable thermal insulation. The nacre-inspired glass panel, with its unique brick-and-mortar arrangement, effectively reduces surface heat conduction. Combined with the low thermal conductivity of the SSG core, the thermal insulation performance of NSG is significantly improved. Compared to the commonly used bulk glass, NSG offers superior comprehensive performance in transparency, lightweight, impact resistance, and thermal insulation, paving a new way for the future improvement of transparent structural materials. https://techxplore.com/news/2024-03-thermal-insulation-impact-resistance-composite.html
  2. The smartphone landscape has just witnessed a massive shift with the launch of the OPPO F25 Pro 5G in India. This device is not merely another entry into the competitive market; it represents OPPO's strong commitment to innovation and style. With groundbreaking and segment-leading features, the OPPO F25 Pro 5G has definitely become the must-have smartphone under INR. 25,000 this season. This article takes a closer look at the wide range of features that make the OPPO F25 Pro 5G stand out, exploring its impressive camera system, sleek design, immersive display, and robust performance. Leading in this segment with 4K ultra-high resolution video recording capability on both the front and back cameras, the OPPO F25 Pro 5G sets a new standard for smartphone videography. This remarkable feature is not just about stepping up the video game; it's about elevating it to four times that of Full HD, making every frame movie-quality. This would surely empower all the content creators out there. And because we are discussing camera, let's talk about the heart of this photographic powerhouse which is a 64MP Ultra-Clear Triple Camera set-up, designed to make every shot a masterpiece. The primary camera isn't just any camera; it's equipped with a 64MP OmniVision OV64B sensor. This sensor is massive, at 1/2 inch, paired with a fast f/1.7 aperture lens, ensuring your photos are not just clear, but also rich in detail, no matter the lighting. But what's a beautiful scene if you can't capture its vastness? The 8MP ultra-wide camera steps in here, featuring a Sony IMX355 sensor. It stretches your view to a 112-degree field, backed by a 16mm focal length, making it perfect for those expansive landscape shots or group photos where you want everyone in the frame. For those moments when you're captivated by the tiny details of the world — the texture of a leaf, the dew on a spider's web — the 2MP macro camera allows you to get as close as 4cm to your subject, letting you see the beauty in the smallest of details. Selfies and video calls get a significant upgrade, too, thanks to the 32MP Sony IMX615 front camera. With an f/2.4 aperture lens and a 21mm focal length, it's all about capturing the perfect selfies. https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/sponsored/the-oppo-f25-pro-5g-exceptional-specs-at-exceptional-value-your-must-have-smartphone-this-season-5156104#pfrom=brandStories_featured
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  6. Councils in England will be told to cut spending on consultants and diversity schemes when Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivers his Budget on Wednesday. Councils are facing severe financial pressures and eight have effectively declared bankruptcy since 2018. This week Nottingham City Council approved big cuts to services and Birmingham is expected to do the same. Senior government figures are also not denying that the chancellor plans to cut 2p from National Insurance. The plan, reported in The Times, matches a similar cut Mr Hunt made in the Autumn Statement. The Budget - taking place in the House of Commons on Wednesday - will see Mr Hunt set out his tax and spending plans. During the statement, he is expected to freeze fuel duty for another year. The levy has not increased since 2011. Birmingham Council to vote on wave of budget cuts 'We feel like it's us repaying Birmingham's debt' What is council tax and how much is it going up? The Local Government Association said most councils spent "pence" on things like diversity schemes. Chair of the Local Government Association, and Labour councillor, Shaun Davies told the BBC's Today programme councils' money troubles were the result of a "simple equation". "Demand for services are going up to record highs, the cost of providing services are at record highs and cuts from central government are at record highs. "We've seen 19 councils this year approach the government for exceptional financial assistance, we've seen more councils go bust in the last three years than in the last 30 years." He said conversations about diversity schemes were a "distraction" from the real problems. On consultant spending, Mr Davies argued that councils were forced to pay for consultants in order to bid for central government funding. He urged ministers to start allocating money based on need rather than the "begging bowl culture of competitive bidding". A recent survey found that two-thirds of councils in England are planning to cut services. At the same time the vast majority of them are preparing to increase council tax by the maximum 5% next month. Nottingham City Council leader David Mellen told the BBC they would be implementing "swingeing cuts" adding that social care demands, inflation and a rise in homelessness had contributed to a "huge gap" in the council's budget. Mr Mellen said the council had "very open about mistakes in the past" including an energy project which lost the city millions. However, he added that cuts in government funding "overwhelms anything that we have apologised for in terms of our management". He said £100m had been taken from their budget by central government "each and every year in the last 10 years". https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68477450
  7. Holders England have been drawn in a tough group with the Republic of Ireland, France and Sweden in Group A3 of Women's Euro 2025 qualifying. Scotland will face Serbia, Slovakia and Israel in Group B2, while Northern Ireland are alongside Portugal, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Malta in Group B3. Wales have been drawn against Croatia, Ukraine and Kosovo in Group B4. The qualifiers will take place between April and July, with the tournament scheduled for July 2025 in Switzerland. France, England and Sweden are ranked third, fourth and fifth respectively in the Fifa rankings, while the Republic of Ireland are 24th. The Lionesses beat Sweden 4-0 on their way to lifting the trophy in 2022. World champions and Nations League winners Spain will play Denmark, Belgium and Czech Republic. Germany, who lost to England in the Euro 2022 final at Wembley, will face Austria, Iceland and Poland. Switzerland, who will take part despite having automatically qualified as the host nation, have been drawn against Hungary, Turkey and Azerbaijan. The top two teams from the League A groups will qualify automatically, with the other two sides entering the play-offs. The nations in Leagues B and C are competing to reach the play-offs. Scotland face Serbia, Slovakia and Israel in Euro 2025 qualifying Wales drawn against Croatia, Ukraine and Kosovo England qualifying group tough but exciting - Wiegman The groups in full League A Group A1: Netherlands, Italy, Norway, Finland Group A2: Spain, Denmark, Belgium, Czech Republic Group A3: France, England, Sweden, Republic of Ireland Group A4: Germany, Austria, Iceland, Poland League B Group B1: Switzerland, Hungary, Turkey, Azerbaijan Group B2: Scotland, Serbia, Slovakia, Israel Group B3: Portugal, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Northern Ireland, Malta Group B4: Wales, Croatia, Ukraine, Kosovo League C Group C1: Belarus, Lithuania, Cyprus, Georgia Group C2: Slovenia, Latvia, North Macedonia, Moldova Group C3: Greece, Montenegro, Andorra, Faroe Islands Group C4: Romania, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Armenia Group C5: Albania, Estonia, Luxembourg Analysis Emma Sanders, BBC Sport The defence of England's title may not be as straightforward as many presume. They have a tough group which includes Olympic runners-up Sweden, as well as major tournament regulars France. In the Republic of Ireland, they will come up against Arsenal's Katie McCabe, who helped spearhead the side to their first major tournament appearance at the 2023 Women's World Cup. Sweden has been a hotbed of talent for several years and the Women's Super League has recruited heavily from the Scandinavian region so there will be familiar faces in that match-up too. England were strong favourites to win Euro 2022 but since then, the quality of opposition around Europe has significantly improved. Sarina Wiegman's side will need to be at their best and hope they have key players back from injury - including Chelsea duo Fran Kirby and Millie Bright. They will be boosted by their performances in the recent international camp in Spain, where they recorded big wins over Austria and Italy, and new players thrived on their debuts. Northern Ireland will be determined to make the most of a draw which gives them a real chance of qualification. Portugal, with several exciting young players, are expected to be their strongest opponents but NI will fancy their chances against lower-ranked opposition in Malta and Bosnia-Herzegovina. Scotland, who narrowly missed out on qualification for the Women's World Cup, are the highest-ranked side in their qualification group so will also feel confident. However, the Scots are without key midfielder Caroline Weir, who suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury last year. Wales, under new management in Rhian Wilkinson, have a tough tie with Ukraine, but are capable of topping their group if their key players remain fit and perform well. How does Women's Euro 2025 qualifying work? The qualifiers will see each team face the other teams in their group home and away. Group winners and runners-up from each League A group automatically qualify, with the remaining seven places taken by the best-ranked sides from all three leagues. All third and fourth-placed teams from League A will go through to the play-offs. The top three teams in each League B group will also make the play-offs. If Switzerland finish in the top three of their group, then the best ranked fourth-placed team from League B will go into the play-offs. From League C, the five group winners and three best-ranked runners-up will reach the play-offs. The 28 teams making the play-offs will be whittled down to seven, with the first round being split into two paths. The eight sides from League A will be drawn against the eight sides from League C. The six best teams from League B will face the six lowest-ranked teams from League B. Both sets of matches are two-legged. In the second play-off round, the remaining 14 teams will be split via seedings. The seven nations with the best ranking will be drawn against the other seven teams. The winners of those fixtures https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68477115
  8. New mass badger cull licences are to be stopped after 2022 under plans to phase out culling of the wild animals. The environment secretary George Eustice has launched a consultation on the next phase of the government's strategy to eradicate bovine TB (bTB) in England by 2038. The drive will instead focus on vaccinating badgers and cattle. The first cull zones were created in 2013 in Somerset and Gloucestershire. Mr Eustice said: "bTB is one of the most difficult and intractable animal health challenges that England faces today." Farmers said it was necessary to control the disease that devastates the beef and dairy industries. Current policy enables four-year intensive cull licences in defined areas, with scope for a further five years of supplementary culling. 'Contentious and divisive' In a statement to the House of Commons, Mr Eustice said last year more than 27,000 cattle in England were slaughtered causing "devastation and distress for hard-working farmers and rural communities". "Badger culling is one of the most contentious and divisive policies within our bTB eradication strategy," Mr Eustice added. "The farming community has invested heavily in badger culling, which the evidence shows has played a critical role in helping to start turn the tide on this terrible disease. "But we were clear that culling badgers indefinitely is not acceptable. "My proposed approach will enable us to complete the objective we set out to achieve when we started the culls. It will also support our stated intention of phasing out culling over the next few years." https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-55840829
  9. A new UCLA Health study discovered that Kundalini yoga improved cognition and memory in older women at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease by restoring neural pathways, preventing brain matter decline, and reversing ageing and inflammation-associated biomarkers--improvements not seen in a group that received standard memory training exercises.The study shows that Kundalini yoga can help in improving cognition and memory in older women at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. The findings, published in the journal Translational Psychiatry, are the most recent in a series of studies conducted by UCLA Health researchers over the last 15 years to compare the effects of yoga and traditional memory enhancement training on slowing cognitive decline and addressing other dementia risk factors. Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. Led by UCLA Health psychiatrist Dr Helen Lavretsky of the Jane and Terry Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, this latest study sought to determine whether Kundalini yoga could be used early on to prevent cognitive decline and trajectories of Alzheimer's disease among postmenopausal women. Women have about twice the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease compared to men due to several factors including longer life expectancy, changes in estrogen levels during menopause and genetics. https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/health/yoga-gives-distinct-cognitive-advantages-to-older-women-at-risk-of-alzheimers-disease-study-101709629957812.html
  10. Jaguar Land Rover has announced plans to have an electric version of every model it makes starting in 2030, in a strategy called Reimagine. Jaguar itself, however, will kill off every internal-combustion vehicle only four years from now, becoming an all-EV brand by 2025. The company had been close to rolling out an electric XJ (pictured above) but has now scrapped that model entirely. Jaguar Land Rover has joined the rush of automakers committing to an electric future, one that will see the first Land Rover EV arrive as soon as 2024, and the British SUV brand is committing to offering a pure electric version of every model in the range as soon as 2030.Yet the transformation for Jaguar is going to be considerably more radical. The brand’s entire range of combustion models is set to be axed as soon as 2025. From that point onward, Jaguar will become a solely electric brand, with models set to be built on what the company says is a new platform that won't be shared with Land Rover. The company has also confirmed there is no place for the forthcoming XJ sedan under this Reimagine strategy. The XJ has been scrapped despite being almost ready for market introduction—and despite being an EV. When questioned about the new strategy, JLR CEO Thierry Bolloré refused to promise that Jaguar will offer anything that could be described as a sports car beyond 2025. For a brand long associated with performance sedans, coupes, and roadsters, that marks a revolutionary change. https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a35519105/jaguar-land-rover-ev-only/
  11. A UN team says there is "convincing information" that hostages held in Gaza have been subjected to sexual violence including rape and sexualised torture. There were grounds to suspect the abuse was still ongoing, the UN said. The UN team also found "reasonable grounds to believe" sexual violence, including gang rape, took place when Hamas attacked Israel on 7 October. Israel's foreign ministry said it welcomed the "definitive recognition that Hamas committed sexual crimes". The UN Security Council should now designate Hamas as a terrorist organisation and impose international sanctions on it, spokesman Lior Haiat said. Hamas rejected the UN report as "baseless and only aimed at demonising the Palestinian resistance". The group denies its gunmen sexually assaulted women during the attacks or mistreated female hostages they took to Gaza. Warning: Contains graphic descriptions of rape and sexual violence Pramila Patten, the UN's Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, said her team had "found clear and convincing information that sexual violence, including rape, sexualised torture, cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment" had been committed against hostages. There were "reasonable grounds" to believe such violence could be "ongoing against those still held in captivity", she told reporters. Hamas gunmen infiltrated southern Israel on 7 October - killing about 1,200 people and taking 253 others hostage. The UN report said "the mission team found that there are reasonable grounds to believe that conflict-related sexual violence occurred in multiple locations during the 7 October attacks". These happened in at least three locations - the Nova music festival site and its surroundings, Road 232, and Kibbutz Re'im, it added. Reports of sexual violence carried out by Hamas - which is proscribed as a terrorist organisation by Israel, the UK and others - began to emerge soon after 7 October and have accumulated steadily ever since. The BBC has also seen and heard evidence of rape, sexual violence and mutilation of women. Israel responded to the 7 October attack by launching a military campaign in Gaza, during which 30,500 people have been killed, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. The UN team visited Israel between 29 January and 14 February. The mission, led by Ms Patten along with nine experts, was not investigative in nature, but designed to gather and verify allegations, the UN said. It added that 33 meetings were held with Israeli representatives, and more than 5,000 photographic images were examined as well as 50 hours of video footage. The report said that "despite concerted efforts to encourage" victims to come forward, the team was unable to interview any of them. Some allegations of rape and sexual violence were "unfounded", the report explained, including the graphically publicised case of a pregnant woman whose womb was reportedly torn open and her foetus stabbed. Other reports could not be verified due to limited imagery, the UN said. It also said it had not been able to establish a discernible pattern of genital mutilation. The UN report also said there had been allegations of sexual violence against Palestinians in Israeli custody, including "unwanted touching of intimate areas" and "prolonged forced nudity" in detention settings, during house raids and at checkpoints after 7 October. The report said that while no instances of rape against Palestinians were reported, conservative cultural norms could have impeded reporting of sexual assault. Israel's foreign ministry rejected this part of the report. "That is a derisive and deliberate Palestinian manoeuvre aimed at creating an intolerable equivalence between the horrific crimes that were committed, and continue to be committed, by Hamas and malicious and baseless claims made against Israel and Israelis," Mr Haiat said. Israel has rejected similar allegations made previously by a panel of independent UN experts as "despicable and unfounded". Mr Haiat also said Israel opposed a recommendation made in the report that the country co-operate with the UN's international Commission of Inquiry, which is trying to conduct an investigation into potential war crimes on all sides. He accused the inquiry of being hostile to Israel. Meanwhile, Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz on Monday recalled the country's ambassador to the UN for "consultations", accusing the UN of an "attempt to silence the grave UN report on the mass rapes". He criticised UN Secretary General António Guterres for not convening the Security Council to discuss the findings and in order to declare Hamas a terrorist organisation. UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said that Mr Guterres "has fully supported" Ms Patten's work in her visit to Israel. "In no way, shape or form did the secretary-general do anything to keep the report 'quiet'. In fact, the report is being presented publicly today," Mr Dujarric said. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68474899
  12. Donald Trump is one step closer to the Republican presidential nomination after a massive win over Nikki Haley in South Carolina. The former president won his primary opponent's home state by a 20-point margin, his fourth consecutive victory. As he celebrated, Mr Trump made no mention of Ms Haley, who vowed to stay in the race. Instead he set his sights on the general election in November. That will be a likely rematch with his successor in the White House. "We're going to look Joe Biden right in the eye," he told supporters minutes after US media projected him as the winner on Saturday night. "He's destroying our country - and we're going to say 'get out Joe, you're fired'." Mr Trump lauded his party's "unity" after Saturday's result, saying: "There's never been a spirit like this. I have never seen the Republican Party so unified." It marked a shift from his response to last month's primary in New Hampshire, where he raged against Ms Haley for "doing a speech like she won". Ms Haley, who once served as a po[CENSORED]r two-term governor of South Carolina, congratulated her opponent on his victory in her speech. She promised not to quit, however, saying the roughly 40% of the vote she received was "not some tiny group". "There are huge numbers of voters in our Republican primaries who are saying they want an alternative," she said, emphasising that her continued campaign was not about her own political ambitions. "I'm not giving up this fight when a majority of Americans disapprove of both Donald Trump and Joe Biden," she added. She has re-committed to staying in the race until at least Super Tuesday - 5 March - when voters in 16 states will cast their ballots on the same day. "I'm a woman of my word," the former UN ambassador said. "We're headed to Michigan tomorrow, and we're headed to the Super Tuesday states throughout all of next week." The Trump campaign dismissed Ms Haley's continued effort in a statement on Saturday, stating that her "delusion is clouding her judgement, and she is no longer living in reality". It has predicted the former president will accumulate enough delegates to formally clinch the nomination within the next month. Ms Haley does not have a clear path forward - her opponent has a large lead in the delegate count and is polling far ahead in all future contests. And yet the Haley campaign is still standing, in large part due to contributions from deep-pocketed donors. That flow of cash has continued despite her facing long odds. Ms Haley raised $16.5m in January alone, campaign officials said. That was her largest monthly total so far, and much more than Mr Trump's numbers. To drive home the point that he believes the primary has now ended, Mr Trump wasted no time in making his victory speech moments after the race was called, not allowing Ms Haley to speak before him as she had done in New Hampshire. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68395414
  13. Ineos revealed the Fusilier, a new SUV with either hybrid or EV power. It is smaller than the Grenadier and uses a different platform. Ineos says it will go on sale in 2027, though limited specs are available as of now. Although the Ineos Grenadier is only just reaching U.S. customers, and the closely related Quartermaster pickup is yet to be launched, the newly minted SUV maker is releasing another new model. The Fusilier will be offered as both an EV and also as a plug-in hybrid with a range-extender powertrain, and it will be going on sale in 2027. As these first images make clear, the Fusilier’s design follows on closely from that of the boxy Grenadier, a car that was inspired by the looks of the original Land Rover Defender. It has been given a more aerodynamic shape, including a smoother front end and a shallower windshield angle. Ineos also say that the production version will have active radiator grille shutters. The Fusilier will be smaller than the Grenadier, with its 178 inch length measuring 13 inches shorter. It will no longer use a ladder frame chassis. Instead, it will sit on what is being described as a "battery skateboard," with the structure above this combining steel and aluminum. The Fusilier will be built by Magna in Austria, the contract manufacturer that builds the Mercedes G-Class, Jaguar I-Pace, and Fisker Ocean. Magna also did the engineering for the French-built Grenadier. The Fusilier is basically an EV, with power delivered by an electric motor on each axle. But the company will also offer a range-extender version that will use an onboard gasoline engine as a generator to recharge the battery on the move. There will be no direct mechanical drive between the engine and the wheels. It is a similar principle as GM applied in the long-dead Chevrolet Volt and BMW in the range-extender i3. While most of the rest of the auto industry has moved beyond this ‘series hybrid’ layout, it will enable the Fusilier to be used in parts of the world without reliable electricity supply. Ineos has not released any details of the gasoline engine for the range-extender, but we expect it will come from an established automaker; the Grenadier uses BMW six-cylinder powerplants. The battery pack will be made in Hungary, with insiders saying the Fusilier is targeting a 248 mile range as an EV under Europe’s WLTP test cycle. If delivered, that will likely mean EPA numbers of only around 200 miles. The range-extender’s battery will be around two thirds the size of that in the full EV, so it will still have substantial electric-only range. https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a46927853/ineos-fusilier-ev-hybrid-suv-revealed/
  14. ollywood sirens are the gold standard for smouldering Indian beauty. Their glowing skin and silken tresses are often down to brightening face masks or nourishing hair conditioners whipped up at home using recipes passed down the generations. My own grandmother’s recipe for brightening skin is a mix of yoghurt, gram flour and turmeric stirred into a paste and applied over the face for 20 minutes before washing off. These ready-made potions from a hydrating face serum with saffron to a brow oil that has cult status are inspired by the wisdom of the founders’ mothers and grandmothers. 1. Kama Ayurveda Kumkumadi Revitalising and Brightening Face Oil £122, kamaayurveda.com 2. Champo Vata Hydrating Shampoo £18.50, champohaircare.com 3. Ranavat Flawless Veil Resurfacing Saffron Masque £75, cultbeauty.co.uk 4. BBB Nourishing Brow Oil £24, bbb-london.com https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/feb/25/how-to-achieve-glowing-bollywood-level-beauty
  15. RSPCA animal rescue officer Gemma Gumbleton said: "This poor fox had been trapped in the pooled water on the plastic sheeting for some time and was in real danger. "He needed to be rescued urgently as the bitter cold and stress could have killed him. "My usual rescue poles just wouldn't stretch far enough and because of his anxiety the panicked wild animal wouldn't stay still to allow me to reach him." Ms Gumbleton decided to call Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, which used an inflatable raft to safely get onto the water-filled sheeting. Ms Gumbleton continued: "After more than three hours, the poor fox was so tired, cold and wet he became virtually immobile. "One of the fire and rescue team members climbed onto the sheeting and was able to catch and put him into a rescue container. " The fox was then taken to a vet, who used pet-friendly hot water bottles for the night. Ms Gumbleton added: "The next morning, I was relieved and delighted to discover the fox looking bright-eyed and bushy tailed so it was time for me to return him to the wild. "I transported him near to - but not too near - the place where he got himself into such a pickle, then let him out of the container and he immediately ran off into the countryside." https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-wiltshire-68104130
  16. An almighty England batting collapse on day three of the fourth Test in Ranchi has India eyeing a series victory as they cruised through to the close of play on 40-0 in pursuit of 192 to win. England, bowled out for 145 in their second innings, lost their last seven wickets for 35 runs, Ravichandran Ashwin (5-51) claiming his first five-for of the series and the 35th of his storied Test career.It was he who started the rot with the wickets of Ben Duckett (15) and Ollie Pope (0), out for a pair, to consecutive deliveries. The off-spinner added the key scalp of Joe Root (11) to an unfortunate lbw decision on DRS - the ball shown to be mere millimetres from pitching outside leg stump - and later wrapped up the tail. Zak Crawley (60) and Jonny Bairstow (30) had punctuated the Indian bowlers' dominance with a couple of decent cameos, the unpredictable Ranchi surface looking fairly benign in spells and utterly unplayable in others. It was very much the latter when Kuldeep Yadav (4-22) came into the attack and found prodigious turn and variable bounce to trigger England's collapse with the wickets of Crawley and the skipper Ben Stokes (4), both bowled, just before tea. https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/13080696/england-batting-collapse-has-india-eyeing-series-victory-as-they-close-in-on-fourth-test-win-in-ranchi
  17. Ukraine's defence minister says half of Western military aid has been delayed, which is costing lives and territory. "At the moment, commitment does not constitute delivery," Rustam Umerov said in a televised address on Sunday. Ukraine is currently experiencing a variety of setbacks in its mission to drive Russia from its territory. Mr Umerov said that the lack of supplies put Ukraine at a further disadvantage "in the mathematics of war". "We do everything possible and impossible but without timely supply it harms us," he said. German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius warned in November that plans to deliver a million artillery shells by March would not be met. In January, the European Union (EU) said just over half of these would reach Ukraine by the deadline and that the full promised amount would not be there until the end of 2024. The EU's foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, blamed a lack of production capacity but Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said allies had been stepping this up. Ukrainian forces have often complained of shortages in their war with Russia. President Volodymyr Zelensky said one of the reasons Ukraine's highly anticipated counter-offensive did not start earlier last year was the lack of weapons. That counter-offensive largely failed - one of a number of setbacks Kyiv has faced after some early successes in repelling Russia after it invaded in February 2022. Last week, it was announced that troops had withdrawn from the key eastern town of Avdiivka - Moscow's biggest win in months. Mr Zelensky also blamed this partly on faltering Western weapon supplies. The Biden administration, meanwhile, has said the hold-up in Congress of a $60bn aid package for Ukraine led to the fall of the town. Despite the delay, Ukraine's prime minister sounded an optimistic note. "We are deeply convinced that the United States will not abandon Ukraine in terms of both financial support and military, armed support," Denys Shmyal said on Sunday. His comments come after Mr Zelensky pressed members of the G7 - the world's richest democracies - to increase their "vital support" in order for his country to win the war. "You know perfectly well that we need all this in time, and we count on you," he said at a virtual meeting. Western leaders travelled to Kyiv on Saturday in a show of solidarity with Ukraine as the country marked two years since Russia's full-scale invasion. There, it was announced that Italy and Canada had signed security deals with Ukraine - bolstering support until the country could join Nato. Canada's deal included more than three billion Canadian dollars (£1.7bn) in financial and defence aid. It is not only Ukraine that is having trouble resourcing its military activities. Russia is also struggling to provide ammunition and weapons, according to Western officials. "Russia's domestic ammunition production capabilities are currently insufficient for meeting the needs of the Ukraine conflict," a Western official claimed. They added that Moscow has been able to increase its supply only by seeking out alternative sources of ammunition and weapons, which do not offer a long-term solution. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-68397525
  18. One day you make a mistake and move away from your family and the place from which you learned everything, and then things come to you and you think about your past and your friends who you grew up with, there is society and the game, but unfortunately, sometimes you come back and regret your mistake and ask for forgiveness from everyone, and from the best person who confesses, and what is called betrayal of her friends, but there are people. Their hearts are good and they quickly accept my apology and thank you 😔.

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  19. Hearthstone will be launching its second expansion of the Year of the Hydra with what looks like one of the best themes in their history of wild and fantastical settings. Players will be diving headfirst into a murder mystery while attending a dinner party in Castle Nathria. Sire Denathrius has been murdered, and it’s time to don your detective cap and grab your magnifying class. This expansion will be bringing 135 new cards, including a whole new card type and keyword as well as a special minion theme of Legendary Suspects. We also got the opportunity to attend an interview with Hearthstone developers Cora Georgiou, Game Designer and Leo Robles Gonzalez, Associate Game Designer who were great help in shedding light on some of the design decisions for the exciting new additions to the game with Murder at Casle Nathria. The Concept Behind Murder at Castle Nathria When asked about how the idea for the theme of murder mystery was introduced to the Hearthstone development team, Cora Georgiou, who led the design for this expansion, offered a lot of insight. “The idea for a murder mystery in Hearthstone is something that I’ve wanted to see for a long time. Every brainstorm session that we do for a new expansion, we bring the whole team together and everybody sort of comes out with what they think would be a really awesome idea for an expansion. And for several sets, the first thing that I pitched was: let's do a murder mystery.” According to Cora, the general idea and basic design for the theme were already in mind, but they didn’t know where they wanted to set the expansion. “A lot of the development team had Gilneas in mind but that had already been done for the Witchwood. Around this time, Shadowlands had come out but this was before even the Raid at Nathria. Someone had suggested Revendreth, where the Venthyr throw parties at the Ember Court so if you wanted to do a murder mystery party set it’s kinda perfect. So, I did some research, and I came away saying, what’s cooler than a murder mystery dinner party is a murder mystery dinner party with vampires. It was really just perfect.” New Card Type: Location A new permanent addition to Hearthstone, Locations are a special card type that adds a temporary buff to your board. You can activate these effects a limited number of times, with a one turn cooldown, giving you a substantial advantage over your opponent based on how you use them. https://me.pcmag.com/en/gaming/13762/everything-you-need-to-know-about-hearthstones-latest-expansion-murder-at-castle-nathria-interview-w
  20. Tom Cannon has teased the mysterious League of Legends game with the working title Project L will receive one last update before light is shed on its real name. Keep a keen eye on social media, as things are about to get interesting. Cannon, who is the executive producer for Project L and the face of many previous insights, shared the news on Riot Game’s upcoming fighting game with intrigued League of Legends fans on February 21. On X (formerly known as Twitter) he says, “Hey folks, Tomorrow (for real) we’ll drop a quick Project L update. It will also be the last Project L update, because we’re announcing our actual name and social channels. See you then!” The time for mystery is over, and Riot is finally ready to reveal the game’s real title and begin sharing goodies on social media. While nothing is live yet, we imagine accounts across all the po[CENSORED]r platforms are ready to go up when the title is announced. We’re estimating that the Project L release date isn’t too far in the future, and as such, we might even see new gameplay or a first trailer to complement the unveilings. The upcoming 2D fighting game featuring LoL champions like Ahri, Darius, and Jinx had a playable demo at EVO 2023, and Riot has shared development progress over the last few years. Set in Runeterra, Project L will feel familiar to players who enjoy 2D fighters — models have a polished cartoon look, while painterly backdrops that look straight out of Netflix’s Arcane series are what your matchups are set against. Combos and movesets flow beautifully in Riot’s dev diary videos, which show off the mechanics and character animations. We’re excited to get our hands on it. Until then, fill the void with the best MOBAs on PC or get some insights on champions with our League of Legends tier list. You can also follow us on Google News for daily PC games news, reviews, and guides, or grab our PCGN deals tracker to net yourself some bargains. https://www.pcgamesn.com/project-l/last-update-lol-game
  21. Hey there, fellow tech enthusiasts! Get ready for an exciting moment in technology: Samsung Galaxy Unpacked is happening on January 17, 2024, at 11:30 PM. If you have a passion for cutting-edge smartphones and the ever-evolving world of technology, you're in for a treat that's about to take your mobile experience to a whole new level. Brace yourselves because Samsung is about to unleash a game-changer that's poised to redefine how you interact with your smartphone. Say hello to Galaxy AI, the innovation that's currently the talk of the town in the tech world. Imagine a future where your smartphone is not just a device, but a portal to universal intelligence, offering unprecedented capabilities right in the palm of your hand. This is the vision behind Samsung's Galaxy AI. The upcoming Galaxy device is not merely an evolution; it represents a transformative era in mobile technology. With #GalaxyAI, Samsung is redefining the smartphone experience, embracing the power of openness and universal intelligence. This device is a testament to Samsung's commitment to democratizing technology, enhancing barrier-free communication, boosting simplified productivity, and nurturing unconstrained creativity. #GalaxyAI carries a complete mobile AI experience, combining Samsung's advanced on-device AI with cloud-based AI. It's a perfect example of the Galaxy promise: breakthrough experiences that empower real connections and open up new possibilities. A Legacy of Innovation Samsung has a long history of being superb at coming up with new and cool stuff. Now, they're about to take a significant step forward with #GalaxyAI. This new development promises to revolutionise our daily mobile usage, offering a blend of creativity and efficiency that transforms the ordinary into something extraordinary. It's not just a new phone; it's a doorway to new experiences and opportunities, showcasing Samsung's commitment to innovation and excellence. Mark Your Calendar for Galaxy Unpacked Prepare for a historic moment in the world of technology – January 17, 2024 at 11:30 PM. On this significant day, Samsung will unveil its latest AI innovations at the highly-anticipated Galaxy Unpacked event. Picture it as the grand premiere of a blockbuster film, but in the realm of technology. It's not just any gathering; it's an exclusive preview of what lies ahead in the world of mobile technology. For the eager audience in India, get ready to be part of this monumental event by experiencing it live on samsung.com!. So, ensure that you mark this special date on your calendar and get ready for an epic unveil. Pre-reserve and avail Epic Benefits Listen up, because here's something special for you! If you decide to pre-reserve your very own Galaxy AI smartphone, you're not just getting a phone – you're securing your place as one of the first people to get it. Plus, there's more good news: you'll receive many amazing benefits worth Rs. 5000. So pre-reserve now! Tomorrow's Tech Today Samsung's latest breakthrough, #GalaxyAI, is about to take us into a new age of technology. So, remember to check out the #SamsungUnpacked event on January 17, 2024, at 11:30 PM. It's going to be a big deal where you'll see all the cool new things Samsung has made. And hey, if you decide to pre-reserve this new Galaxy AI phone, you're in for a treat: you'll get special benefits worth Rs. 5000. So, don't wait – secure your spot now. https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/sponsored/embrace-tomorrows-tech-today-with-samsung-and-galaxy-ai-4798961#pfrom=brandStories_featured
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