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Paris mayor takes pre-Olympics dip to prove Seine clean
AFP News via Yahoo News Singapore· 20 hours agoThe mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, swam in the murky waters of the Seine on Wednesday to demonstrate...
Man died in river after road closure sign removed
BBC via Yahoo News Singapore· 21 hours agoBarry Howard, 75, died when his car was swept 30m (100ft) down the River Tas near Newton Flotman on 13 December. At his inquest, Norfolk County Council...
‘May God help those with no air conditioning’: Severe heatwaves hit southern Europe and the Balkans
Euronews via Yahoo News Singapore· 21 hours ago"May God help those who have no air conditioning.” Hundreds of wildfires rage in North Macedonia For...
Key points of the King’s Speech - at a glance
Yahoo News UK· 21 hours agoThe speech also resurrected Rishi Sunak's ban on smoking, meaning anyone born after 2009 would be prevented from ever legally buying tobacco. It also...
Deadly floods engulf parts of South Asia as extreme weather devastates vulnerable region
CNN via Yahoo News Singapore· 22 hours agoFrom Afghanistan to Bangladesh, and India to Nepal, flash floods and torrential rains have killed...
Ferry repairs held up over spare parts delay
BBC via Yahoo News Singapore· 22 hours agoThe latest repairs to the Isle of Wight's troubled chain ferry have been held up over delays receiving spare parts. Floating Bridge 6, which crosses the River< ...
Paris mayor to swim in Seine ahead of Olympics
RFI via Yahoo News Singapore· 23 hours agoDespite an investment of €1.4 billion euros to prevent sewage leaks into the waterway, the Seine has been causing suspense in the run-up to the opening...
Board to advise recreational fisheries management
BBC via Yahoo News Singapore· 23 hours agoThe establishment of the new body has meant the disbanding of the former Manx...fishing, retailing of fish products, experience in public administration and a scientific background. 'Health ...
UK's new government announces legislation for 'national renewal' as Parliament opens with royal pomp
Associated Press Finance via Yahoo Singapore Finance· 1 day agoBritain’s new Labour Party government promised to calm the country’s febrile politics and ease its...
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo set to swim in Seine ahead of Olympics
France 24 via Yahoo News Singapore· 1 day agoDespite a €1.4 billion investment to prevent sewage leaks, the Seine's water quality remains...