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BBC News
22-07-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Firefighters tackle large blaze at waste site in Cornwall
Firefighters are tackling a large waste fire that has broken out at a landfill Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to the incident at Lean Quarry in Horningtops, near Liskeard, at about at 05:30 residents have been warned to keep their windows and doors closed, due to a large smoke plume. They have also been urged to avoid nearby roads.A spokesperson for the fire service said crews will be at the site "for a prolonged period", while it deals with the blaze.
Associated Press
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
The 35th Grassland Naadam Fair of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Kicks Off
XILINGOL LEAGUE, China, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On July 19, the 35th Grassland Naadam Fair of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region kicked off in Xilinhot, Xilingol League, welcoming over 100,000 visitors from across China alongside local residents to share in this celebration. At dawn, the opening ceremony commenced as tens of thousands of attendees representing diverse ethnic groups converged from all directions, adorned in their finest traditional attire. Under the theme 'Musical Tours in Inner Mongolia, Daily Naadam', the event unfolded through three carefully choreographed chapters, namely 'Meeting', 'Gathering' and 'Promise of Reunion', vividly showcasing the profound heritage of grassland culture. This Naadam Fair has elaborately planned 18 characteristic zones, featuring both traditional Mongolian cultural displays such as the 'Three Manly Skills' competitions and intangible cultural heritage exhibitions, as well as innovative modern experiences like grassland photography in folk costumes and family camping. Visitors can not only watch captivating performances but also join activities such as horseback riding and stamp collection, experiencing the unique charm of grassland culture through interaction. As the host of Inner Mongolia's Summer Naadam for four consecutive years, Xilingol League is advancing decisively toward becoming a nationally celebrated grassland eco-cultural tourism destination by leveraging its exceptional natural and cultural assets. This summer, Xilingol has launched multiple hospitality-driven measures: distributing digital vouchers worth 1 million yuan on short-video platforms, preparing 20,000 complimentary gift sets containing heatstroke prevention gear and guidebooks for visitors, and offering 50% admission discounts at all scenic spots at Level A and above in Xilingol League from July 18 to 21. Source: Organizing Committee of the 35th Grassland Naadam Fair of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Contact person: Mr. Hao, Tel: 86-10-63074558.
CNN
13-07-2025
- Politics
- CNN
Violent clashes erupt between far-right groups and migrants in Spanish town
Violent clashes erupted between far-right groups, local residents and North African migrants in a town in southeastern Spain late on Saturday following an attack on an elderly man by unknown assailants earlier in the week. Five people were hurt and one was arrested during the unrest in Torre-Pacheco, local officials told Reuters, in one of the worst such episodes in the country in recent decades. The town was quieter on Sunday, but government sources said more arrests were expected. Videos posted on social media showed men dressed in clothes bearing far-right symbols and migrants carrying Moroccan flags hurling objects at each other in Saturday night's violence, which followed several days of lower intensity unrest. Tensions flared up between local residents and migrants after the elderly man was attacked in the street on Wednesday, causing injuries from which he is recovering at home. The reasons behind the assault are unclear and no one has been arrested. The central government's representative in the area, Mariola Guevara, told Spanish public TV the attack was being investigated. She also denounced 'hate speech' and 'incitement to violence,' as far-right groups moved into the town, and said additional Guardia Civil officers would be deployed to deal with the violence. Nearly a third of Torre-Pacheco's population is of foreign origin, according to local government data. The area surrounding the town, which is located in the Murcia region, also hosts large numbers of migrants who work as day laborers in agriculture, one of the pillars of the regional economy. Less than two weeks ago, Murcia's government had to backtrack on a proposal to buy housing to accommodate unaccompanied migrant minors as the ruling conservative People's Party (PP) was threatened by far-right Vox, whose support the PP needs to pass laws. In 2000, violent anti-immigration protests broke out in the Almeria town of El Ejido in southern Spain after three Spanish citizens were killed by Moroccan migrants.
BBC News
07-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Fresh bid to build homes on former playing field in Leicester
Plans have been drawn up to build homes on a former playing field in 5.9 acre (2.42 hectare) site, off Heacham Drive in Beaumont Leys, has been earmarked for 60 Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) said two previous applications for the area, of 96 and 76 homes, had been rejected because of concerns including a lack of open space in the Barratt David Wilson North Midlands (BDWNM) has told Leicester City Council planners the reduced number of houses put forward this time had allowed it to increase the amount of open space left at the northern edge of the site. However, residents have still raised concerns over the loss of green space through pre-application engagement with the expressed further worries over the potential for an increase in traffic and a lack of parking in the LDRS said residents were also concerned about public safety and anti-social behaviour said it was committed to providing a "safe" lodged by the developer also said the city council had confirmed the scheme would not have an adverse effect on nearby roads.
CBC
22-05-2025
- Climate
- CBC
East Trout Lake under evacuation order as fire threatens road access
The Saskatchewan government issued an evacuation order on Wednesday for the East Trout Lake resort area, about 165 kilometres northeast of Prince Albert, due to the growing threat of wildfires burning to the south.
