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PARIS: Forest fires supercharged by climate change are burning twice as much global tree cover as 20 years ago, according to a data Wednesday showing the equivalent of 16 football pitches are now lost every minute. The research showed in unprecedented detail how wildfires have progressed over the past two decades, with the blazes claiming an estimated three more million hectares each year — an area the size of Belgium — compared with 2001. The study showed that the majority of tree cover loss is occurring in the boreal forests that blanket much of Russia, Canada and Alaska, which are among the largest storers of carbon on Earth. Researchers from the University of Maryland used satellite imagery to map areas of tree cover lost, including that burned by what are known as stand-replacing forest fires. Related Stories Two killed in Morocco forest fires Forest fires rage in scorching southwest Europe Probe sought into KP forest fires These are fires that kill … [Read more...] about Climate change driving unprecedented forest fire loss

Published 29 October 2018 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing The wife and son of Leicester City's owner have laid a wreath at the club's stadium after he was killed alongside four others in a helicopter crash. Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, two members of staff, the pilot and a passenger all died after the aircraft spiralled out of control outside the ground. The club's first team and youth squad were also at the King Power Stadium. A team investigating Saturday night's crash has recovered the aircraft's digital flight data recorder. Leicestershire Police named the other people killed in the crash as Nusara Suknamai, Kaveporn Punpare, and pilots and partners Eric Swaffer and Izabela Roza Lechowicz. Police have said Ms Lechowicz was a passenger at the time of the crash. The club chairman's wife Aimon and son Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha were joined at the ground by … [Read more...] about Leicester City helicopter crash: Owner’s wife and son visit stadium

KARACHI: The available window for PSL is likely to clash with the IPL in 2025 due to Pakistan’s packed international cricket schedule that year as per Future Tours Programme (FTP) 2023-27. There would be a clash of dates between the two leagues as Pakistan is hosting its first ICC tournament in almost 30 years (the 1996 ODI World Cup was the last) — the Champions Trophy in February 2025, according to the ESPNcricinfo . That forced the PCB to ink in a window for the tenth season of the PSL between March and May while the IPL's window in the international calendar starts in the first week of March every year, all the way to the beginning of June. After missing out on a chance to host multi-nation cricket at home in the three previous three FTP cycles, Pakistan has started to host top teams in the last three years, and is set to host all Full Members (barring India) in the 2023-27 Future Tours Programme. There are 27 Tests, including 13 at home, as part of the ICC World Test … [Read more...] about PSL vs IPL: Dates of Pakistan, India T20 leagues set to clash in 2025

Jay Park will be releasing his new upcoming song Bite this August, under his new agency More Vision. On August 16, the solo artist officially announced the release date of his new song by posting a teaser image of the song on Twitter. With its dark blue colour and small blue and white star-like specks, the teaser image conjures up thoughts of outer space. The upcoming song is scheduled to release on August 16. Recently, Jay received a lot of praise for his song GANADARA that released in March and in July; and has been displaying his musical style, with other songs like Need to Know. For those unversed, the singer Jay Park began his career as the leader of JYP Entertainment’s boy group 2 PM in 2008, but after leaving the group, Jay continued to release music as a solo artist. Later this year, Jays started his new music agency More Vision. … [Read more...] about Jay Park teases talks of solo comeback: Song title and release date

Al Pacino has shown he's still got it after he was spotted taking a power walk in his Beverly Hills neighbourhood. The Oscar-winning actor put on his trainers and suit as he stretched his legs while walking around the block of his mansion. Despite the sunshine, the 82-year-old wore a black suit jacket and pants and opted for a black shirt. Al also wore a black scarf and dark sunglasses and put headphones in as he enjoyed his exercise. His outing comes after it was announced the Godfather star will soon be teaming up with Johnny Depp for the film Modigliani. The film will be directed by Johnny, 59, who will also co-produce with Al and Barry Navidi. Al Pacino wore a suit for his sunshine stroll ( Image: FIA / MEGA) He will soon team up with Johnny Depp ( Image: FIA / MEGA) Modigliani will be the first film the Pirates of the Caribbean star has directed in 25 years as he returns to Hollywood following the defamation trial against his ex-wife Amber … [Read more...] about Al Pacino spotted taking a power walk around his Beverly Hills neighbourhood

Celebrities are seemingly removing their previous public support of Johnny Depp in the wake of unsealed court documents becoming public earlier this month. Newly unsealed court documents from Depp's defamation lawsuit against Amber Heard have revealed a number of new cross accusations and allegations - that both parties were prevented from flinging at each other -two months on from the actor successfully winning his libel case against his ex-wife. It's reported that unsealed pretrial court documents claim that the Pirates of the Caribbean actor, 59, allegedly wanted to submit his former wife's nude pictures as evidence during the high-profile trial earlier this year. Whilst Heard was equally prevented from making allegations against Depp. Game of Thrones actress Sophie Turner, model Bella Hadid and Yungblud are amongst the big names alleged to have removed their 'like' from Depp's Instagram post shared on June 1. Game of Thrones actress Sophie Turner is amongst … [Read more...] about Celebrities unlike Johnny Depp’s Instagram post amid unsealed court documents allegations

Amber Heard has officially filed to appeal the verdict of her defamation case against ex-husband Johnny Depp. It has been a week since a judge rejected the 36-year-old actress' demand for a new trial, which came nearly two months after she was ordered to pay Depp, 59, more than $10million in damages. On Thursday, Amber filed notice that she will appeal the civil case in Fairfax County, Virginia, DailyMail.com has reported that the court documents state. A spokesperson for Amber Heard has told The Mirror the reasons why the appeal has been filed. They said: "We believe the court made errors that prevented a just and fair verdict consistent with the First Amendment. "We are therefore appealing the verdict. While we realise today's filing will ignite the Twitter bonfires, there are steps we need to take to ensure both fairness and justice." Amber Heard is appealing the verdict of her defamation trial against ex Johnny Depp ( Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) … [Read more...] about Amber Heard appeals defamation case verdict after new Johnny Depp trial demand is rejected

Roman Kemp is set to open up about how he once contemplated suicide and his battle with depression since childhood in a new book. The Capital DJ will discuss the impact on his life after losing his best friend, Joe Lyons, the radio producer who launched his career, to suicide. ‘Are You Really OK?’ promises to lift the lid on Roman’s personal life in a bid to “smash the stigma still surrounding medication and mental health”. “I never intended to write a book at this age, I thought it was something I could perhaps do later in life,” said Roman. Are You Really Ok? is available to pre-order and will be released in October ( Image: Amazon) “But then, in the pandemic, my best mate Joe took his own life and it turned my whole world upside down. “Losing Joe made me start researching how many young men take their own lives every year.” Speaking of his research, he added: “And the answers shocked me. Suicide is the single biggest killer of men under the age of 40 … [Read more...] about Roman Kemp shares harrowing struggle with depression as he contemplated suicide

Published 31 October 2018 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing The son of Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha has thanked people for their "overwhelming support" following his father's death. Aiyawatt, known as Top, said he was "extremely proud to have such an extraordinary father" after he died in a helicopter crash on Saturday night. He said he would now try to carry on his father's "big vision and dreams". Mr Vichai, two members of staff, the pilot and his partner all died in the crash outside the King Power Stadium. On Monday, Aiyawatt laid a wreath with his mother and Mr Vichai's wife, Aimon, outside the stadium, where thousands of tributes have been left by fans and well-wishers. A book of condolence has opened at the ground to those who died and buildings have been turned blue in tribute. In a statement, Mr Vichai's son thanked people for their … [Read more...] about Leicester City helicopter crash: Son hails ‘extraordinary father’

By Lisa Summers Published 1 hour ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Related Topics UK contaminated blood inquiry As a young boy in the 1970s Myles Hutchison was treated at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for haemophilia, with blood products that he later discovered were contaminated. At the age of 12, Myles, who grew up in Leith, was told he had developed hepatitis. Now 50, he is one of about 4,000 people who will receive compensation as a victim of the blood scandal which saw thousands of people contract HIV or hepatitis C in the 1970s and 1980s through NHS treatments. Patients with haemophilia and other bleeding disorders were unaware that the Factor VIII blood clotting products they were given were contaminated. Some died after developing AIDS and others developed serious chronic conditions. "There was a stigma attached to it," Myles says, "and I … [Read more...] about Contaminated blood: If I was paid in tears I’d be a billionaire