Ready. Steady. Slow: UK village hosts World Snail Racing Championships

A village in Norfolk, England, hosted the 2025 World Snail Racing Championships during which dozens of entrants are seen off by a rented snail called Bilbo Sluggins. The tournament dates back to the 1960s with contestants sent off with the starting announcement of "Ready. Steady. Slow".

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A village in Norfolk, England, hosted the 2025 World Snail Racing Championships during which dozens of entrants are seen off by a rented snail called Bilbo Sluggins. The tournament dates back to the 1960s with contestants sent off with the starting announcement of "Ready. Steady. Slow".

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A village in Norfolk, England, hosted the 2025 World Snail Racing Championships during which dozens of entrants are seen off by a rented snail called Bilbo Sluggins. The tournament dates back to the 1960s with contestants sent off with the starting announcement of "Ready. Steady. Slow".

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Pakistani camel relearns to walk with prosthetic leg

Cammie, a young camel whose front leg was chopped off by a landlord in Pakistan's southern province of Sindh, left her caregivers emotional as she walked for the first time on a prosthetic leg. Veterinarian Babar Hussain said it was the first time a large animal in Pakistan had received a prosthetic leg.

Cammie, a young camel whose front leg was chopped off by a landlord in Pakistan's southern province of Sindh, left her caregivers emotional as she walked for the first time on a prosthetic leg. Veterinarian Babar Hussain said it was the first time a large animal in Pakistan had received a prosthetic leg.

Cammie's leg was allegedly severed by a landlord in June 2024 as punishment for entering his field in search of fodder. According to the deputy commissioner of Sanghar, she was transported the very next day to Karachi, and has been living in a shelter there ever since. Hussain said that it would take another 15 to 20 days for her to fully adjust to the new limb. The caregivers said Cammie will remain at the shelter permanently.

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Cammie, a young camel whose front leg was chopped off by a landlord in Pakistan's southern province of Sindh, left her caregivers emotional as she walked for the first time on a prosthetic leg. Veterinarian Babar Hussain said it was the first time a large animal in Pakistan had received a prosthetic leg.

Cammie's leg was allegedly severed by a landlord in June 2024 as punishment for entering his field in search of fodder. According to the deputy commissioner of Sanghar, she was transported the very next day to Karachi, and has been living in a shelter there ever since. Hussain said that it would take another 15 to 20 days for her to fully adjust to the new limb. The caregivers said Cammie will remain at the shelter permanently.

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'Mad joy': Berliners dance to iconic Kate Bush song on Wuthering Heights Day

Dozens of Kate Bush fans dressed in red dresses gather in a park in Germany's capital Berlin to dance together to the British singer's cult hit Wuthering Heights. This was just one of a number of similar events taking place across the world, a global tradition known as "The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever" which dates back to 2013. This event is a tribute to Kate Bush and her iconic music video. Participants worldwide recreate the dance moves from the video, fostering a sense of community and joy. 

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Dozens of Kate Bush fans dressed in red dresses gather in a park in Germany's capital Berlin to dance together to the British singer's cult hit Wuthering Heights. This was just one of a number of similar events taking place across the world, a global tradition known as "The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever" which dates back to 2013. This event is a tribute to Kate Bush and her iconic music video. Participants worldwide recreate the dance moves from the video, fostering a sense of community and joy. 

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Dozens of Kate Bush fans dressed in red dresses gather in a park in Germany's capital Berlin to dance together to the British singer's cult hit Wuthering Heights. This was just one of a number of similar events taking place across the world, a global tradition known as "The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever" which dates back to 2013. This event is a tribute to Kate Bush and her iconic music video. Participants worldwide recreate the dance moves from the video, fostering a sense of community and joy. 

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Prince Albert II celebrates 20 years of reign with the people of Monaco

On July 19, Prince Albert II of Monaco celebrated the 20th anniversary of his accession to the throne with his family. "They have done so many wonderful things in the last 20 years", declares Prince Albert II of Monaco on the occasion of his 20th anniversary as Prince of Monaco.

On July 19, Prince Albert II of Monaco celebrated the 20th anniversary of his accession to the throne with his family. "They have done so many wonderful things in the last 20 years", declares Prince Albert II of Monaco on the occasion of his 20th anniversary as Prince of Monaco.

Accompanied by his wife, their children, his sisters, and the entire princely family, Albert II was applauded by thousands of guests in front of vast buffets laid out under canvases in the red and white colours of Monaco.  Prince Albert wished to mark this milestone together with the people of Monaco, his family members, and the wider national community.

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On July 19, Prince Albert II of Monaco celebrated the 20th anniversary of his accession to the throne with his family. "They have done so many wonderful things in the last 20 years", declares Prince Albert II of Monaco on the occasion of his 20th anniversary as Prince of Monaco.

Accompanied by his wife, their children, his sisters, and the entire princely family, Albert II was applauded by thousands of guests in front of vast buffets laid out under canvases in the red and white colours of Monaco.  Prince Albert wished to mark this milestone together with the people of Monaco, his family members, and the wider national community.

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Yangon-Pathein Road to have upgraded drains along both sides
General news / General - Local news - Mon, 21-Jul-2025

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing gave guidance on keeping both sides of the road neat and tidy, and construction of drains in systematic calculation to ensure smooth flow of water through outlet channels.

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing gave guidance on keeping both sides of the road neat and tidy, and construction of drains in systematic calculation to ensure smooth flow of water through outlet channels.

Chairman of the State Administration Council, Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, accompanied by Council Joint Secretary General Ye Win Oo, the Yangon Region Chief Minister, the commander of Yangon Command and officials, inspected efforts to ensure proper flow of water along both sides of Yangon-Pathein Road in Hlinethaya Township of Yangon Region yesterday morning.
The Senior General inspected upgrading of drains along both sides of Yangon-Pathein Road in Hlinethaya Township to ensure proper flow of water, and construction of pedestrian ways. After hearing the reports of officials, the Senior General gave guidance on keeping both sides of the road neat and tidy, meeting road characteristics, unblocking drains, and construction of drains in systematic calculation to ensure smooth flow of water through outlet channels.
The Senior General observed upgrade of drains along both sides of Nyaungdon Road and No 4 Highway in Shwepyitha Township, and expansion of the motor road in a motorcade. — MNA/TTA

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Senior General Min Aung Hlaing gave guidance on keeping both sides of the road neat and tidy, and construction of drains in systematic calculation to ensure smooth flow of water through outlet channels.

Chairman of the State Administration Council, Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, accompanied by Council Joint Secretary General Ye Win Oo, the Yangon Region Chief Minister, the commander of Yangon Command and officials, inspected efforts to ensure proper flow of water along both sides of Yangon-Pathein Road in Hlinethaya Township of Yangon Region yesterday morning.
The Senior General inspected upgrading of drains along both sides of Yangon-Pathein Road in Hlinethaya Township to ensure proper flow of water, and construction of pedestrian ways. After hearing the reports of officials, the Senior General gave guidance on keeping both sides of the road neat and tidy, meeting road characteristics, unblocking drains, and construction of drains in systematic calculation to ensure smooth flow of water through outlet channels.
The Senior General observed upgrade of drains along both sides of Nyaungdon Road and No 4 Highway in Shwepyitha Township, and expansion of the motor road in a motorcade. — MNA/TTA

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University in Tokyo showcases ship

The Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology opened its Etchujima campus in Koto Ward on Monday.

The Marine Day is a Japanese national holiday and the visitors were allowed to board the Meiji Maru to view the seagoing vessel’s luxurious interior. Emperor Meiji’s voyage on the ship in July 1876 later led to the establishment of Marine Day.

The Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology opened its Etchujima campus in Koto Ward on Monday.

The Marine Day is a Japanese national holiday and the visitors were allowed to board the Meiji Maru to view the seagoing vessel’s luxurious interior. Emperor Meiji’s voyage on the ship in July 1876 later led to the establishment of Marine Day.

The ship is designated by the government as an important cultural property. One university laboratory demonstrated an experiment to examine the force of water flowing against a ship’s rudder in a tank.

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The Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology opened its Etchujima campus in Koto Ward on Monday.

The Marine Day is a Japanese national holiday and the visitors were allowed to board the Meiji Maru to view the seagoing vessel’s luxurious interior. Emperor Meiji’s voyage on the ship in July 1876 later led to the establishment of Marine Day.

The ship is designated by the government as an important cultural property. One university laboratory demonstrated an experiment to examine the force of water flowing against a ship’s rudder in a tank.

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Snow lotus protection in Xinjiang

Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has intensified efforts to conserve wild snow lotus, a rare flora species growing in high-altitude areas, preventing illegal picking and animal grazing.

Every year from July to September is the blooming season for wild snow lotus in Xinjiang’s majestic Tianshan Mountains.

Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has intensified efforts to conserve wild snow lotus, a rare flora species growing in high-altitude areas, preventing illegal picking and animal grazing.

Every year from July to September is the blooming season for wild snow lotus in Xinjiang’s majestic Tianshan Mountains.

At an altitude of over 3,600 meters, snow lotus blooms proudly in the thin air and cold mountain winds, radiating purity and grace under the sunlight. Glaciers, rivers, snow lotus and various moss-like ground flowers jointly give rise to a unique plateau ecosystem.

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Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has intensified efforts to conserve wild snow lotus, a rare flora species growing in high-altitude areas, preventing illegal picking and animal grazing.

Every year from July to September is the blooming season for wild snow lotus in Xinjiang’s majestic Tianshan Mountains.

At an altitude of over 3,600 meters, snow lotus blooms proudly in the thin air and cold mountain winds, radiating purity and grace under the sunlight. Glaciers, rivers, snow lotus and various moss-like ground flowers jointly give rise to a unique plateau ecosystem.

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Downhill bike race takes over Caracas' former violence hotspot

Cyclists speed through the tangled alleys and staircases of one of Latin America's largest neighborhood complexes, and Venezuela's biggest. In Petare, home to 600,000 people and long plagued by gang violence, a downhill mountain bike race hopes initiatives like this will help the neighborhood shake off its reputation as a "dangerous" place. "They want to show the good and beautiful things happening here in Petare," said event organizer Eliud Baudin.

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Cyclists speed through the tangled alleys and staircases of one of Latin America's largest neighborhood complexes, and Venezuela's biggest. In Petare, home to 600,000 people and long plagued by gang violence, a downhill mountain bike race hopes initiatives like this will help the neighborhood shake off its reputation as a "dangerous" place. "They want to show the good and beautiful things happening here in Petare," said event organizer Eliud Baudin.

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Cyclists speed through the tangled alleys and staircases of one of Latin America's largest neighborhood complexes, and Venezuela's biggest. In Petare, home to 600,000 people and long plagued by gang violence, a downhill mountain bike race hopes initiatives like this will help the neighborhood shake off its reputation as a "dangerous" place. "They want to show the good and beautiful things happening here in Petare," said event organizer Eliud Baudin.

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DGCA lifts window shade rule at IAF airports

India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has withdrawn its advisory requiring aircraft window shades to be lowered during operations at Indian Air Force Joint User Airports. However, the ban on aerial and ground photography at these airports remains in effect.

India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has withdrawn its advisory requiring aircraft window shades to be lowered during operations at Indian Air Force Joint User Airports. However, the ban on aerial and ground photography at these airports remains in effect.

In a statement, the DGCA emphasized on Saturday that the prohibition on aerial and ground photography continues to apply to all aircraft operations at Indian Air Force (IAF) Joint User Airports. Earlier this month, the DGCA took a significant step to raise the standards of pilot training in India.

On July 9, the aviation regulator formally launched a national ranking framework for Flying Training Organizations with the aim of improving transparency, consistency, and performance across the sector.

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India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has withdrawn its advisory requiring aircraft window shades to be lowered during operations at Indian Air Force Joint User Airports. However, the ban on aerial and ground photography at these airports remains in effect.

In a statement, the DGCA emphasized on Saturday that the prohibition on aerial and ground photography continues to apply to all aircraft operations at Indian Air Force (IAF) Joint User Airports. Earlier this month, the DGCA took a significant step to raise the standards of pilot training in India.

On July 9, the aviation regulator formally launched a national ranking framework for Flying Training Organizations with the aim of improving transparency, consistency, and performance across the sector.

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Inspection Tour: Union Minister inspects factories in Mandalay Region
General news / General - Local news - Sun, 20-Jul-2025

Union Minister for Industry Dr. Charlie Than visited various factories in Mandalay Region on July 19 to inspect MSME development, food safety, and earthquake recovery efforts.

In Pyin Oo Lwin, the Union Minister visited the Research Sub-department and local MSMEs to oversee food quality testing, wastewater control, and support for safe consumer products. He urged officials to ensure lab services meet international standards and improve skills for better testing and support for MSME businesses.

Union Minister for Industry Dr. Charlie Than visited various factories in Mandalay Region on July 19 to inspect MSME development, food safety, and earthquake recovery efforts.

In Pyin Oo Lwin, the Union Minister visited the Research Sub-department and local MSMEs to oversee food quality testing, wastewater control, and support for safe consumer products. He urged officials to ensure lab services meet international standards and improve skills for better testing and support for MSME businesses.

The Union Minister also inspected earthquake-damaged buildings and machinery at the Mandalay Soap Factory and office of the Directorate of Industrial Supervision and Inspection in Maha Aung Myay, stressing compliance with national construction safety standards and proper repairs.

Later, he toured roofing sheet production lines in Mandalay Industrial Zone and encouraged timely production of roofing sheets needed for rebuilding damaged homes. He pledged government support for raw materials and highlighted the importance of citizen-to-citizen assistance.

In the afternoon, the Union Minister visited factories in Kyaukse, Minsu, and Myittha to assess earthquake recovery progress and ongoing repair works.

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Union Minister for Industry Dr. Charlie Than visited various factories in Mandalay Region on July 19 to inspect MSME development, food safety, and earthquake recovery efforts.

In Pyin Oo Lwin, the Union Minister visited the Research Sub-department and local MSMEs to oversee food quality testing, wastewater control, and support for safe consumer products. He urged officials to ensure lab services meet international standards and improve skills for better testing and support for MSME businesses.

The Union Minister also inspected earthquake-damaged buildings and machinery at the Mandalay Soap Factory and office of the Directorate of Industrial Supervision and Inspection in Maha Aung Myay, stressing compliance with national construction safety standards and proper repairs.

Later, he toured roofing sheet production lines in Mandalay Industrial Zone and encouraged timely production of roofing sheets needed for rebuilding damaged homes. He pledged government support for raw materials and highlighted the importance of citizen-to-citizen assistance.

In the afternoon, the Union Minister visited factories in Kyaukse, Minsu, and Myittha to assess earthquake recovery progress and ongoing repair works.

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