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Sky News
2 days ago
- General
- Sky News
Cologne: Around 20,000 people being evacuated after unexploded Second World War bombs discovered
Around 20,000 people are being evacuated from their homes in the German city of Cologne as experts try to defuse three Second World War bombs. It's the biggest ever post-war evacuation in the city and follows the discovery of two 1,000kg and one 500kg American devices on Monday. The size of the bombs means that a thousand-metre danger zone has to be cordoned off and closed. Starting from 8am on Wednesday, officials will go door-to-door to check that businesses and houses in Cologne's Old Town and Deutz areas are empty. Nine schools, 58 hotels, a hospital, the main city hall and the area close to Cologne's famous UNESCO-listed cathedral are among the numerous places temporarily off limits. Two shelters have been set up for those affected. Second World War. Experts estimate around 20 per cent didn't fully detonate. Some of these so-called "duds" still lie unexploded beneath the streets and have prompted numerous evacuations over the years. In 2024, 31 bombs were found in the city, requiring 17 evacuations, impacting more than 36,000 people. Among the duds discovered were a 1,000kg American bomb and five 500kg bombs, as well as several grenades. 8:18 City officials have told Sky News that the plan is to try to defuse the bombs. If that isn't possible, then another option would potentially be to detonate them safely. This would be a much larger operation and require sand and water to be brought to the area to help limit the blast damage. Authorities hope that if all goes to plan, bomb disposal experts will be able to defuse them in time to allow people to return to their houses by Wednesday night.
The Independent
28-05-2025
- Health
- The Independent
New Covid variant may spread more easily than others
A new Omicron subvariant, NB.1.8.1, is spreading in the U.S. after a surge in China, though LP.8.1 remains the dominant strain nationally. The World Health Organization has designated NB.1.8.1 a variant under monitoring, noting its spread to 22 countries, including the U.S., and a rise in prevalence from late March to April. The WHO states that current data suggests NB.1.8.1 does not cause more severe illness than other variants, but it may spread more easily due to its ability to bind more tightly to human cells. Experts believe current Covid vaccines should remain effective against NB.1.8.1 in preventing severe disease. The Trump administration's plan to limit access to Covid vaccines is raising concerns among experts about potential impacts on vaccine availability and insurance coverage.
CBC
24-05-2025
- Climate
- CBC
Habitat for endangered caribou threatened by eastern Manitoba wildfire
A wildfire around Nopiming Provincial Park has destroyed much of the habitat for a woodland caribou herd during the season in which females are giving birth. Experts are worried about the long-term effect on boreal woodland caribou, classified as threatened under Manitoba's Endangered Species Act.
News.com.au
22-05-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
AFL's push in the back problem!
AFL: These examples from the 2025 AFL season show why many experts believe the push in the back rule is being ignored to the game's detriment.
Bloomberg
09-05-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Australia In The Era of Trump and Global Tumult
What's ahead of PM Anthony Albanese after his re-election? Our experts at Bloomberg's recent subscriber-only event discussed the challenges ahead for Albanese from tariffs to a housing crisis back home. (Source: Bloomberg)
