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thestar.com | 1 hrs. 30 min. ago

Brad Bradford made a big promise to transform Toronto's water management. Here's what experts say

The proposal caused a spectacle between the two leading contenders in Toronto's mayoral race. It's a lot, it's complicated and it's all in the midst of heavy campaigning during a dead heat race where one key player has yet to…

theguardian.com | 4 hrs. 44 min. ago

Derren Brown turns into Nostradamus – and I predict you’ll submit to one gasp-inducing stunt after another

Apollo theatre, LondonProphecies are impossibly fulfilled by the superstar who takes his cue from the legendary French seer in his show Only HumanDo we have free will – or are the words I am about to write, the four stars twinkling atop this review, pre-ordained? That’s the stuff Derren Brown conjures with in his new show Only Human, which takes its inspiration from Nostradamus’s ability to foresee the future.

Nostradamus used divination techniques – and so Brown engineers a stunt in which his audience, en masse, dowse a waterway in the building next door. Nostradamus had a near-death experience – and so, in one remarkable sequence, Brown orchestrates something similar for a hypnotised member of his crowd.This of course is territory Brown has always made his own: strip away the free will rhetoric and Nostradamus folderol, and artful dodger Derren stands revealed, doing the same mentalism and mesmerism tricks as ever.

By the interval (and acknowledging that we’ve been spoiled by his jaw-dropping back catalogue), this current collection of stunts doesn’t feel all that high-powered. Predicting an audience member’s yes/no answers to a series of questions is amazing, yes, but low stakes. And that water divination set-piece misfires: only one of his three selected dowsers is up to the task, and the venue’s seating is too cramped for the mass mobility the routine requires.

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iol.co.za | 6 hrs. 23 min. ago

Joburg parties clash over water losses, accountability and privatisation

The National Media Group's Town Hall debate cast the spotlight on the ongoing water challenges in the city of Joburg as various parties gave their highly charged inputs, during a session at the Joburg Theatre on Friday

mirror.co.uk | 12 hrs. 51 min. ago

RAF scrambled to 'sanctioned Russian-linked oil tanker in distress' near UK waters

Myra is an oil products tanker reported to have sailed from Ust-Luga, a Russian port on the Baltic Sea, towards Port Said in Egypt

timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 13 hrs. 17 min. ago

Dallas homeowners lost their $58,150 repair claim after a court ruled they filed too late

A federal appeals court has ruled against Dallas residents who sought over $58,000 from State Farm for water damage from a 2021 freeze, determining that their lawsuit was not filed within the required timeframe of their insurance policy. State Farm had already compensated for initial damages but denied further claims, especially since the homeowners declined additional living costs during property repairs.

mirror.co.uk | 14 hrs. 52 min. ago

Reform UK's Suella Braverman claims massive taxpayer-funded water bill at home equal to 18 baths a day

EXCLUSIVE: Benefits-bashing Reform UK MP Suella Braverman claimed £45,000 in parliamentary expenses towards her water bills, newly-emerged files show - leaving the taxpayer on the hook

thehindu.com | 15 hrs. 14 min. ago

BRS hits back at govt., terms as lies claims on energy, water for irrigation

Former energy minister Jagadish Reddy rejects Congress argument on YTPS location

nbcnews.com | 15 hrs. 52 min. ago

Mass protests challenge Macron as French police use tear gas and water cannons

PARIS — More than 100,000 people marched in Paris on Saturday over school funding and soaring living costs, challenging President Emmanuel Macron’s government in a largely peaceful demonstration before clashes broke out near the march’s end point.

al-monitor.com | 18 hrs. ago

Libya's Dbeibah says ready to address Egypt's maritime concerns

CAIRO, Oct 24 (Reuters) - The prime minister of Libya's UN-recognised Government of National Unity told Egypt's intelligence chief his government was ready to address Cairo's concerns over Mediterranean maritime boundaries and economic waters, his office said on Saturday.• Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah and the intelligence chief Hassan Rashad discussed bilateral relations and coordination on matters of mutual interest during a phone call, the statement said

timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 18 hrs. ago

Iowa begins $4.9 million effort to reclaim 150 acres of mines;state says 7,195 acres restored

The Iowa Department of Agriculture has launched a reclamation initiative targeting environmental challenges posed by abandoned coal mines. Covering approximately 150 acres in Mahaska and Marion counties, the project aims to revitalize water quality and enhance soil health in these areas. Past reclamation successes have notably improved local ecosystems, showcasing a dedicated effort to rehabilitate devastated landscapes for sustainable future use.

thehindu.com | 18 hrs. 22 min. ago

Why rooftop solar panels need regular maintenance

A recent study by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) found that only half of rooftop solar adopters monitor daily system performance and two-thirds clean their panels at least once a month

thehindu.com | 19 hrs. 18 min. ago

Surplus water overflows from Sothupparai dam

In Dindigul district, Kodaikanal and Palani regions recorded very high rainfall. The heavy downpour in Kodaikanal and its surroundings on Friday triggered landslips in at least three locations along the main ghat road

euronews.com | 20 hrs. 2 min. ago

Tensions rise in Albania as protesters burn symbolic pillows outside prime minister’s office

Police also deployed a water cannon and riot units near the Ministry of Education as opposition supporters and students mobilised in the Albanian capital, with some hurling rocks at the building and at officers.

thehindu.com | 20 hrs. 24 min. ago

Farmers block national highway demanding withdrawal of Warabandhi system

Several hundreds of farmers, led by former Minister Narasimha Naik (Raju Gowda), staged a protest at Devapur Cross in Shorapur taluk on Saturday and blocked the Bidar-Srirangapatna National Highway (NH-150A) for hours, demanding the withdrawal of the Warabandhi (rotational water supply) system and the release of water from the Basavasagar Reservoir into canals until the end of November

thehindu.com | 20 hrs. 25 min. ago

Monitoring officer inspects water levels at Pechiparai, Perunchani dams

iol.co.za | 21 hrs. 43 min. ago

Tshwane lifts Pretoria CBD boil-water advisory as Moya apologises for delayed warning

Tshwane Executive Mayor Nasiphi Moya has lifted the boil-water advisory for Pretoria CBD and surrounding areas after laboratory tests confirmed the water was safe to drink, while apologising for delays in warning residents..

mirror.co.uk | 23 hrs. 18 min. ago

Children now learning to swim thanks to pop-up swimming pools in their playground

EXCLUSIVE: Swim:ED brings portable pools to primary schools to break down the barriers that stop kids learning to swim - and teaches vital water safety skills

abcnews.com | 1 days ago

Drinking water supplies dwindle in Yemeni city besieged by Houthi rebels

Taiz, a city in southwestern Yemen, faces a severe water crisis as Houthi rebels backed by Iran tighten their encirclement

theguardian.com | 1 days ago

A theatrical dancer on a pristine limestone mountain in East Java: Mohammad Nur Nasikin’s best phone picture

The photographer hopes his image of a father and son practising a traditional Indonesian artform will go some way towards preserving itEarly this summer, in a pristine, limestone mountain range in the East Java province of Indonesia, Mohammad Nur Nasikin met with the father and son pictured here.

His aim was to capture a character from a treasured Indonesian theatrical dance and art form called Reog Ponorogo.“Bujang Ganong is one of the characters in the dance; a young regent who is agile, skilful and clever,” Nasikin explains, “Mr Hanafie, on the left, is a true artist, skilled in many Javanese arts.

He’s wearing the traditional costume worn by a Bujang Ganong dancer: a wooden ganong mask, and a bright red waistcoat, a shoulder cloth known as a sembong, and loose‑fitting trousers called katok panji. At his feet is his drummer – his son Tirta, which means ‘water’ in Javanese.” Continue reading...

bbc.co.uk | 1 days ago

Mum dies after trying to rescue sons swept away at sea

The children were subsequently rescued from the water, police say.

thehindu.com | 1 days ago

Cauvery panel directs Karnataka to release water at the rate of 3,000 cusecs to Tamil Nadu for next 15 days

Tamil Nadu had sought release at the rate of 14,236 cusecs a day, including claimed backlog of 13.829 tmcft; Karnataka cites severe drought

mirror.co.uk | 1 days ago

'Trump never stops talking, but suddenly has nothing to say'

CHRISTOPHER BUCKTIN: The world's most thin-skinned billionaire is suing the BBC for an eye-watering £7.5 billion over its editing of his January 6 speech. But it seems the US president is remarkably reluctant to prove anything under oath...

dailymail.com | 1 days ago

Has shrinkflation affected your favourite airline? How carriers - from British Airways to Ryanair - are cutting costs by quietly phasing out perks

From free seat selection, to complimentary water bottles, everyday comforts and complimentary services have been reduced or axed entirely by airlines over the years.

iol.co.za | 1 days ago

Water Rights Tracker assesses all 144 authorities amid mounting municipal debt

Aimed at addressing systemic water delivery challenges, the Water Rights Tracker consolidates data across 85 indicators to expose service delivery gaps, enhance oversight, and support the constitutional right to water.

thehindu.com | 1 days ago

HYDRAA operation unearths illegal extraction of water from Sunnam Cheruvu

HYDRAA forces removed dozens of pipelines discreetly laid into the lake from several buildings at Guttala Begumpet area

scmp.com | 1 days ago

In besieged Yemeni city, drinking water supplies hit crisis levels

Drinking water has been scarce for over a decade in Taiz, but the problem has reached crisis levels in recent weeks as Iran-backed Houthi rebels besiege Yemen’s third-largest city in their escalating conflict with government forces. The needs of Taiz’s more than 1 million residents are now barely being met, humanitarian groups say, as access to wells is limited, desalination plants run low on fuel and water delivery trucks are largely prevented from entering the city.

Families are rationing...

iol.co.za | 1 days ago

Residents advised against using tap water due to unchlorinated Tshwane water

Tshwane water crisis leaves 408 sick, mostly young children.

thehindu.com | 1 days ago

El Nino-induced water and power crisis likely to persist until July: Telangana CM Revanth

CM asks people to save water and power; special employment guarantee scheme after Sankranti, says people should adapt to the situation as they did during the pandemic

livemint.com | 1 days ago

Earthquake today: Magnitude 7.2 quake strikes waters near Vanuatu; triggers tsunami warning

Hazardous tsunami waves are possible for coasts located within 300 KM of the earthquake epicenter

livemint.com | 1 days ago

Amid El Niño and fears of prolonged drought, Telangana announces 4-month employment scheme

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy announced a four-month employment scheme starting after Sankranti to support workers. With reservoirs critically low and many pump sets dry, the government will monitor water supplies, provide cattle fodder and drinking water, and create additional workdays.

thehindu.com | 1 days ago

Taiwan says China using militia boats to expand 'battlefield preparation' in western Pacific

The coast guard confirmed details in the Reuters ‌report, identifying the suspected militia fishing boat as Minfudingyu 07902, and said it had come ‌as ⁠close as about 2.7 nautical miles outside Taiwan’s restricted waters on August 16

timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 1 days ago

Jason Momoa’s water brand expands hotel refill machines after removing 6 million plastic bottles

Mananalu, founded by Jason Momoa, aims to eliminate single-use plastic bottles through innovative refill systems. The newly implemented technology connects to local water sources and fills reusable containers. This approach also significantly reduces carbon emissions associated with traditional bottled water. Initiatives are starting in Hawaii, where waste management is crucial due to heavy reliance on imported water.

iol.co.za | 1 days ago

Tshwane Mayor suspends Bronkhorstspruit water plant manager as independent probe launched

Tshwane Mayor Dr. Nasiphi Moyo has suspended the Bronkhorstspruit water plant manager.

thehindu.com | 1 days ago

Romania blames Russia for new deadly attack on ship

The strikes on civilian shipping in the waters off NATO and EU members Bulgaria and Romania have left a score of sailors missing or dead and stirred condemnation in Europe.

thehindu.com | 1 days ago

Who can guarantee drinking water supply next year ? Is the question being asked by residents

Following the recent drinking water crisis and households bearing the cost of water scarcity, corporator candidates face calls for reliable supply and long-term planning in this local body elections

thehindu.com | 1 days ago

Farmers oppose State govt. decision not to release Almatti waters for irrigation

They have threatened to launch protests if the State government does not release water particularly in Vijayapura and Bagalkot districts

thehindu.com | 1 days ago

Farmers demand water allocation following established rules

businessinsider.com | 1 days ago

What smart people are saying about the 'vulnerability tsunami' AI unleashed

Execs and analysts are warning that major AI cyber threats could leave critical systems — from energy and water to healthcare — especially exposed.

thehindu.com | 1 days ago

Keralam Minister calls for planned urban development, long-term vision in 15th Five-Year-Plan

O.J. Janeesh inaugurates Thrissur district-level consultation on 2027-32 Five-Year Plan; focus on drinking water, inclusive growth and coordinated development

news.sky.com | 1 days ago

What is in the Be Ready checklist as Britons urged to stock up to survive potential cyber or climate emergencies?

The British public is being urged to stockpile food, water and emergency supplies as part of national efforts to prepare the UK for any potential crises.