So what about the crocodiles?They’re not mentioned anywhere in the latest update from the IOC and World Rowing and they weren’t referenced in the media release about the technical assessment. That report itself has not yet been made public.The safety management plan for this weekend’s school regatta does however mention the word “crocodile” 28 times.”The
The US government has granted visas to Iranian officials so they can travel to the UN General Assembly in New York next week, as the war between the two countries grinds into its seventh month. The BBC understands the core delegation permitted to attend includes Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.A spokesman
The wife of a US scholar imprisoned in China on charges of spying and endangering national security has asked President Donald Trump to secure his release when he meets Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House next week. U Min Zin, the director at a think tank focused on Myanmar, was arrested on 3
New Germany coach Jurgen Klopp says his team can help ensure “national pride is not entrusted to the wrong people” after a recent far-right election victory.The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party won 43.8% of the vote in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, falling just short of securing an absolute majority in the regional parliament.The anti-immigration
In a statement on Thursday, South African police said the recent rise in serious and violent crimes against women remained a “matter of grave concern”, urging women in the country to remain vigilant about their personal safety.They advised women to avoid walking alone or using isolated routes, remain alert to strangers and suspicious vehicles, and
A river that is home to about 500 saltwater crocodiles has been given the OK to host Olympic and Paralympic rowing and canoeing events at the 2032 Brisbane Games.The course on the Fitzroy River in Rockhampton, Queensland, has passed an independent technical assessment into its suitability.The assessment did not consider the crocodiles but instead looked
North-eastern Spain has been hit by torrential rain and flash floods, leaving one person dead and causing widespread disruption across the region.Spain’s national weather agency AEMET issued warnings for heavy rain across eastern regions on Wednesday, including a red alert for Barcelona’s coastline.Rescuers recovered the body of a man on Thursday in Olivella, around 40km
International students, so-called “visa hoppers” and backpackers will be targeted under stricter rules announced by Australia on Thursday in a bid to curb immigration.Foreign students will no longer be able to bring their families with them and those who want to extend their stay must choose a higher qualification.Rules will also be stricter for working
The boss of Snapchat-parent Snap Inc says the firm would be “willing to implement” time limits for teens, following a call from Meta for it to take action.Evan Spiegel told the BBC in an interview at the company’s California headquarters that setting a maximum amount of time that young users could spend on the app
Setting out the EU’s political and policy priorities for the year ahead, von der Leyen also proposed the formation of a European Security Council, which would include the UK and Ukraine, amid an ongoing threat to the continent from Russia. “For a long time, we have discussed a leaders’ format focused on the security of
When he was confirmed, Democratic lawmakers had said Warsh would be Trump’s “sock puppet” and many Fed watchers expected him to carry out Trump’s persistent demands to slash rates. Trump had been heavily critical of Warsh’s predecessor Jerome Powell for not cutting them.Asked on Wednesday about the message the rate hike sent to Trump, Warsh
The US House of Representatives has agreed to hold billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress for defying legal summons related to its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Black – who had business ties to Epstein – did not comply with a subpoena ordering him to appear before the House Oversight Committee earlier
The images were published on the heels of a report from the Pentagon’s watchdog, which found Iranian strikes had “damaged and destroyed hundreds of buildings and structures at US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Oman, and Jordan during the conflict”.It also noted that equipment losses have totalled $3.7bn (£2.8bn). Overall, the
