Berlin — A river on the German-Polish border has become a mass grave. Volunteers and authorities have been busy for days removing tons of dead fish floating on the surface of the Oder River. The cause of the massive die-off, which has affected a stretch of the river more than 300 miles long, remains a mystery, but Sascha Maier, a water policy officer at the BUND environmental organization, told CBS News on Wednesday that "everything points to a manmade catastrophe." Authorities are struggling to find answers. More than 500 firefighters are taking part in the efforts to clean up the mess on the Polish side of the river. Maier said at least 110 tons of dead fish had been removed from the river as of Wednesday. A sample of about 100 of the carcasses were taken for investigation, while the rest was to be burned at a dedicated site in Germany. Poland's government says no toxic substances have been found in water samples from the Oder, and Environment Minister Anna Moskwa said … [Read more...] about Mystery toxin suspected as 100 tons of dead fish removed from Oder River on German-Polish border
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Watch Fulham hothead Aleksandr Mitrovic go berserk in a FRIENDLY as team-mate is forced to hold him back
ALEKSANDR MITROVIC had to be held back by his Fulham team-mates after losing his cool in a FRIENDLY. The striker, 27, scored twice in a 3-1 win over Estoril but his performance was overshadowed by a moment of madness. Mitrovic was angered by opponent Francisco Geraldes in an off the ball incident missed by cameras. But instead of letting it go the Serb barged into the defender, sparking a fierce coming together. Mitrovic started throwing his weight around, barging into Geraldes and pushing him backwards. The Fulham star then raised his hand to Geraldes' throat before being held back by team-mate Harrison Reed. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL WORLD AWAY Rooneys to be apart for longer as TV giants fight over ace for World Cup role TIME TO DREAM Prem season starts TODAY - pick your Dream Team for chance to win £100,000 It is not the first time Mitrovic has been involved in an altercation on the pitch but this … [Read more...] about Watch Fulham hothead Aleksandr Mitrovic go berserk in a FRIENDLY as team-mate is forced to hold him back
West Ham reject £15m Issa Diop transfer bid from Fulham with David Moyes holding out for nearly £18m for defender
WEST HAM have reportedly rejected a £15million bid for Issa Diop from Fulham - with boss David Moyes holding out for more. The Frenchman has tumbled down the pecking order after the Hammers bought in defensive reinforcements this window. Newly-promoted Fulham see Diop as the perfect man to bolster their back four, with the London club's shambolic defending central to their last two Premier League relegations. But reports suggest Craven Cottage chiefs are going to have to up their offer in order to secure Diop. Footmercato report that West Ham are holding out for something closer to £18m on the defender, with Fulham's £15m offer falling short. The 25-year-old looks set to struggle for first-team football at the London Stadium after the big money signing of Nayef Aguerd from Rennes. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL TRANSFER NEWS Barcelona ANNOUNCE Kounde, Paqueta to choose Spurs over Arsenal TIME TO DREAM Prem season starts … [Read more...] about West Ham reject £15m Issa Diop transfer bid from Fulham with David Moyes holding out for nearly £18m for defender
Drake beats The Beatles for most top five singles in the history of Billboard Hot 100
Drake recently broke The Beatles’ Billboard Hot 100 record with more songs on the top five hits in the history of Hot 100 chart. According to Daily Mail , the Canadian rapper surpassed the British rock band with his 30th top five hits and hence became the first artist to earn “100 top 20 hits” on the Hot 100. The outlet reported that The Beatles dropped to second behind Drake with 29 top five hits and were followed by Madonna with 28, Mariah Carey with 27, Janet Jackson with 26, Rihanna with 23 and Elvis Presley with 21. It is pertinent to mention that the singer’s collaboration with DJ Khaled and Lil Baby for the song Staying Alive debuted at number five on the latest chart on August 20, per Billboard. On Monday, the God’s Plan crooner turned to Instagram and shared photos of a him while acknowledging his milestone. “Ok I broke my records for the month,” he wrote in the caption. For the unversed, this is not the first time Drake exceeded Beatles record. The … [Read more...] about Drake beats The Beatles for most top five singles in the history of Billboard Hot 100
Arsenal’s flying start down to Arteta’s brilliant tactical switch with Xhaka and Zinchenko holding the key
ARSENAL have made an extremely impressive start to the season, after backing manager Mikel Arteta in the transfer market. He signed Portuguese midfielder Fabio Vieira from FC Porto f or £35m and made a double raid on former club Manchester City to snap up Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus for £45m , and the Ukrainian star Oleksandr Zinchenko for £31m . Add in the return from a loan spell in France for the French central defender William Saliba , and Arsenal have added depth and quality to their squad. Wins so far away to Crystal Palace ( 2-0) and at home to Leicester (4-2) have only really been part of the story. More impressive than the results have been the performances as Arsenal have impressed on a tactical level. Even more than that, Arteta seems to be getting a tune out of Granit Xhaka. Read more on Arsenal GUNNERS NEWS Tielemans latest, Pepe to be shipped to Nice, Prem teams circle on Neto PARTY … [Read more...] about Arsenal’s flying start down to Arteta’s brilliant tactical switch with Xhaka and Zinchenko holding the key
Infected blood scandal: NI victims to receive £100,000
By Marie-Louise Connolly & Catherine Smyth Published 7 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Related Topics UK contaminated blood inquiry About 100 victims of the infected blood scandal in Northern Ireland are each set to receive an interim compensation payment of £100,000. Thousands of people across the UK contracted HIV or hepatitis C in the 1970s and 1980s as a result of NHS treatments. Health Minister Robin Swann welcomed the announcement. He said his department was working "to ensure that the payments will be made at pace". Conan McIlwrath, from Larne in County Antrim, was born with haemophilia but contracted hepatitis from contaminated blood given to him as a child. He told BBC News NI that it was a "historic move, particularly as it is the first time it has been called compensation". Mr McIlwrath, who contracted hepatitis C … [Read more...] about Infected blood scandal: NI victims to receive £100,000
Man Utd joined by Galatasaray in Mauro Icardi transfer chase after wife Wanda Nara holds talks with Turkish giants
MANCHESTER UNITED have been joined by Galatasaray in the race to sign Paris Saint-Germain forward Mauro Icardi, according to reports. It was revealed earlier this week that the Red Devils are eyeing up a move for the Argentine , 29. Erik ten Hag is seeking a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo as he has made it clear his desire to leave Old Trafford in search of Champions League football. And Icardi is being discussed as an option alongside the likes of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang , Jamie Vardy and Christian Pulisic . But according to journalist Nicolo Schira , United will have to fend off competition from Turkish giants Galatasaray if they are to secure his signature. The reports states that the forward's wife Wanda Nara - who is also his agent - met with representatives of Galatasaray last week. READ MORE ON MAN UTD RED DEVILS LATEST Glazers 'in talks to sell STAKE', Elon Musk takeover bombshell … [Read more...] about Man Utd joined by Galatasaray in Mauro Icardi transfer chase after wife Wanda Nara holds talks with Turkish giants
New bridge cements Russia’s hold on Crimea
A new bridge linking the Crimean peninsula to Russia over the Kerch Strait has opened for ordinary traffic. The 19-kilometre bridge took two years to build and cost more than three billion euros. For President Putin, it’s an illustration that Crimea has joined Russia for good. However, the Ukrainian government has reacted with anger. President Petro Poroshenko said the bridge would be used by “Russian occupants when they have to leave the Ukrainian peninsula”. Russia’s foreign ministry taunted Ukraine, its spokeswoman Maria Zakharova commenting that the opening was “a moment of great despair” for the political elite in Kyiv. Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine in March 2014 following a disputed local vote. Only a few Russian allied countries recognised the move. The European Union and the United States imposed sanctions on Russia in response. … [Read more...] about New bridge cements Russia’s hold on Crimea
Britain’s richest man Sir Jim Ratcliffe – worth £15 BILLION – wants to buy Man Utd and hold talks with Glazers
BRITISH billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to buy Manchester United in a dramatic takeover. And he was hailed as the "perfect" man to take on the crisis club by Red Devils legend Viv Anderson. Current owners the Glazer family are said to be open to selling a minority stake in the Premier League crisis club , which has a reported total value of £5billion. And Ratcliffe, one of the richest people in Britain, would jump at the chance to invest in the Old Trafford side and take "full control". Ratcliffe - who is believed to be worth around £11bn - would even want to purchase the entire club outright if the Glazers decided to sell completely and is ready to pay what is required to overhaul the squad and modernise the crumbling 76,000-seater stadium. A spokesperson said: “If the club is for sale, Jim is definitely a potential buyer. READ MORE MAN UTD STORIES RED DEVILS LATEST Glazers 'in talks to sell STAKE', Elon Musk takeover bombshell … [Read more...] about Britain’s richest man Sir Jim Ratcliffe – worth £15 BILLION – wants to buy Man Utd and hold talks with Glazers
Sir Geoffrey Boycott: ‘Why is a guy from cycling reforming English cricket?’
When it comes to his opinions, Sir Geoffrey Boycott has been going full 'Bazball' long before the term was invented. He may remain unconvinced of the tactical efficacy of the new approach to Test cricket introduced by the England coach Brendon McCullum. But there can be no doubt when he offers up his view on the future of the game there is no playing himself in quietly, a gentle single or two to get his eye in. As you can hear when he makes a welcome appearance as a guest on Telegraph Sport’s Vaughany & Tuffers CC podcast, at the very mention of the initials like E, C and B, this is Boycott turned Jonny Bairstow, smashing verbal sixes from the off. His ire has been sparked by the new review of cricket led by Sir Andrew Strauss, which has drawn on the expertise of a wide range of sports figures including Sir Dave Brailsford and Sir Clive Woodward . He is not holding back. “He’ll know a lot about cricket, will David,” Boycott says, those familiar Yorkshire tones dripping with … [Read more...] about Sir Geoffrey Boycott: ‘Why is a guy from cycling reforming English cricket?’