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Paris Opens River Seine For Public Swimming For First Time Since 1923
Parisians rushed for a dip in the Seine as the authorities opened the river to public swimming for the first time since 1923 after an extensive clean-up operation spurred on by it being used as a venue in the Paris Olympics.
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11 River Sites Across India Breach Flood Warning Levels: Central Water Commission
Water levels at 11 river monitoring stations across India have breached the warning level, but none have reached the danger or extreme flood thresholds, the Central Water Commission (CWC) said on Wednesday.
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Most World Heritage Sites At Risk Of Drought Or Flooding: UN
Almost three quarters of the globe's cultural and natural heritage sites are threatened by too little or too much water, the UN's cultural agency said on Tuesday.
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Ancient Tel Dan Temple Reveals Centuries-Old Phoenician Ritual Bathing Traditions
Excavations at Israel’s Tel Dan sanctuary have revealed that Phoenicians practised ritual cleansing for centuries. A bathing unit linked to priestly rites and later pilgrim use offers insight into evolving spiritual customs. New research expands our understanding of sacred traditions in the Near East, including the use of water in local religious...
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Iran's Arak Reactor, Hit By Israeli Strike, Was Part Of Tehran's Nuclear Deal
Much of the focus on Iran's nuclear program has been on Tehran's enrichment of uranium, but experts also keep a close watch on the Islamic Republic's Arak heavy water reactor.
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40 Fighter Jets, 100 Bombs: How Israel Struck Iran, Including Key Nuclear Site
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) launched a series of airstrikes deep inside Iranian territory overnight on Wednesday, targeting nuclear infrastructure, missile production sites, and air defence systems.
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New Island Forms in Caspian Sea as Water Levels Drop, Russian Scientists Confirm
Russian scientists have verified the existence of a new island in the northern Caspian Sea, first spotted via satellite in late 2024. Located 30 km from Maly Zhemchuzhny Island, the islet appeared as sea levels reached historic lows due to climate change and tectonic shifts. Although researchers couldn’t land due to shallow water, drone images ...
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Archaeologists Discover Three Lost Maya Cities in Guatemala’s Jungle
Archaeologists from Slovakia and Guatemala have unearthed three previously unknown Maya cities in Guatemala’s Petén jungle. The sites—Los Abuelos, Petnal, and Cambrayal—feature ceremonial statues, pyramids, astronomical alignments, and advanced water engineering. Highlights include ancestral altars, a 108-foot pyramid, and a palace with a ro...
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NASA’s Perseverance Explores Mars' Oldest Rocks in Krokodillen Region
NASA’s Perseverance rover has reached Krokodillen, a 73-acre plateau near Jezero Crater's rim believed to host some of Mars’ oldest rocks. Preliminary data shows signs of clays, carbonates, and olivine minerals, suggesting ancient water activity. Currently examining a site named Copper Cove, the rover is using a new sampling strategy that allow...
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British Nationals Contract Cholera After Drinking Holy Water From Ethiopian Pilgrimage Site
A recent cholera outbreak among British nationals is linked to contaminated holy water from Ethiopia's Bermel Giorgis pilgrimage site.
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Perseverance Rover Examines Serpentine Lake on Mars, Seeking Clues on Past Water Presence
NASA’s Perseverance rover has closely studied the rock formation known as Serpentine Lake on Mars, which reveals serpentine minerals that typically form in water-rich environments. The analysis aims to uncover clues about Mars' geological history and potential past habitability. Despite challenges in extracting samples from other sites, such as C...
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Oppo Find N5 Reportedly Spotted on China's 3C Site; Charging Speed, Satellite Connectivity Option Confirmed
Oppo Find N5 is expected to launch as a successor to the Oppo Find N3, which was introduced in October 2023. Senior Oppo executives have teased many details about the upcoming Oppo Find N5. Several leaks and reports have hinted at the expected key features of the handset. The phone has now reportedly been spotted on a Chinese certification site.
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Singles Got Free Water Bottles At Diljit's Delhi Concert. Here's Why
Volunteers from the matrimonial site Jeevansathi.com were seen handing out water bottles to single attendees outside the stadium.
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Travelling To Goa? Your Ultimate Guide To Sun, Sand And Seriously Good Vibes
Pack your bags for Goa: An insider's guide to the hottest beaches, cultural experiences, must-try local dishes and thrilling nightlife.
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Boy, 15, Drowns In Water Pit At Under-Construction Site In Haryana: Cops
A 15-year-old boy drowned in a water pit while he was working at an under-construction house here on Monday, police said.
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Paris Opens River Seine For Public Swimming For First Time Since 1923
Parisians rushed for a dip in the Seine as the authorities opened the river to public swimming for the first time since 1923 after an extensive clean-up operation spurred on by it being used as a venue in the Paris Olympics.
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11 River Sites Across India Breach Flood Warning Levels: Central Water Commission
Water levels at 11 river monitoring stations across India have breached the warning level, but none have reached the danger or extreme flood thresholds, the Central Water Commission (CWC) said on Wednesday.
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Most World Heritage Sites At Risk Of Drought Or Flooding: UN
Almost three quarters of the globe's cultural and natural heritage sites are threatened by too little or too much water, the UN's cultural agency said on Tuesday.
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Ancient Tel Dan Temple Reveals Centuries-Old Phoenician Ritual Bathing Traditions
Excavations at Israel’s Tel Dan sanctuary have revealed that Phoenicians practised ritual cleansing for centuries. A bathing unit linked to priestly rites and later pilgrim use offers insight into evolving spiritual customs. New research expands our understanding of sacred traditions in the Near East, including the use of water in local religious...
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Iran's Arak Reactor, Hit By Israeli Strike, Was Part Of Tehran's Nuclear Deal
Much of the focus on Iran's nuclear program has been on Tehran's enrichment of uranium, but experts also keep a close watch on the Islamic Republic's Arak heavy water reactor.
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40 Fighter Jets, 100 Bombs: How Israel Struck Iran, Including Key Nuclear Site
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) launched a series of airstrikes deep inside Iranian territory overnight on Wednesday, targeting nuclear infrastructure, missile production sites, and air defence systems.
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New Island Forms in Caspian Sea as Water Levels Drop, Russian Scientists Confirm
Russian scientists have verified the existence of a new island in the northern Caspian Sea, first spotted via satellite in late 2024. Located 30 km from Maly Zhemchuzhny Island, the islet appeared as sea levels reached historic lows due to climate change and tectonic shifts. Although researchers couldn’t land due to shallow water, drone images ...
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Archaeologists Discover Three Lost Maya Cities in Guatemala’s Jungle
Archaeologists from Slovakia and Guatemala have unearthed three previously unknown Maya cities in Guatemala’s Petén jungle. The sites—Los Abuelos, Petnal, and Cambrayal—feature ceremonial statues, pyramids, astronomical alignments, and advanced water engineering. Highlights include ancestral altars, a 108-foot pyramid, and a palace with a ro...
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NASA’s Perseverance Explores Mars' Oldest Rocks in Krokodillen Region
NASA’s Perseverance rover has reached Krokodillen, a 73-acre plateau near Jezero Crater's rim believed to host some of Mars’ oldest rocks. Preliminary data shows signs of clays, carbonates, and olivine minerals, suggesting ancient water activity. Currently examining a site named Copper Cove, the rover is using a new sampling strategy that allow...
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British Nationals Contract Cholera After Drinking Holy Water From Ethiopian Pilgrimage Site
A recent cholera outbreak among British nationals is linked to contaminated holy water from Ethiopia's Bermel Giorgis pilgrimage site.
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Perseverance Rover Examines Serpentine Lake on Mars, Seeking Clues on Past Water Presence
NASA’s Perseverance rover has closely studied the rock formation known as Serpentine Lake on Mars, which reveals serpentine minerals that typically form in water-rich environments. The analysis aims to uncover clues about Mars' geological history and potential past habitability. Despite challenges in extracting samples from other sites, such as C...
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Oppo Find N5 Reportedly Spotted on China's 3C Site; Charging Speed, Satellite Connectivity Option Confirmed
Oppo Find N5 is expected to launch as a successor to the Oppo Find N3, which was introduced in October 2023. Senior Oppo executives have teased many details about the upcoming Oppo Find N5. Several leaks and reports have hinted at the expected key features of the handset. The phone has now reportedly been spotted on a Chinese certification site.
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Singles Got Free Water Bottles At Diljit's Delhi Concert. Here's Why
Volunteers from the matrimonial site Jeevansathi.com were seen handing out water bottles to single attendees outside the stadium.
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Travelling To Goa? Your Ultimate Guide To Sun, Sand And Seriously Good Vibes
Pack your bags for Goa: An insider's guide to the hottest beaches, cultural experiences, must-try local dishes and thrilling nightlife.
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Boy, 15, Drowns In Water Pit At Under-Construction Site In Haryana: Cops
A 15-year-old boy drowned in a water pit while he was working at an under-construction house here on Monday, police said.
