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India.com
25-05-2025
- Health
- India.com
Dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria discovered in Red Sea, Mediterranean
(Representational image) London: Israeli researchers have found dangerous, antibiotic-resistant Vibrio bacteria in the Mediterranean and Red Seas, raising public health concerns, Tel Aviv University (TAU) said in a statement on Sunday. These bacteria can cause serious illnesses in humans, including stomach issues, wound infections, and ear infections. They also harm marine animals like corals and shellfish, Xinhua news agency reported. Vibrio bacteria can share genes, meaning once one becomes harmful, it can turn others into threats too. Warmer ocean temperatures, driven by climate change, are helping these bacteria spread to new areas and infect more people. In their study published in mSphere, TAU scientists analysed the genomes of 23 Vibrio bacteria samples collected from the coastal waters of Tel Aviv and Eilat. Their findings revealed a wide range of toxins, secretion systems, and mobile genetic elements that help the bacteria spread traits that boost their survival and virulence. It was also found that at least 10 bacterial strains caused immune cells to die, and at least 12 could intoxicate competing Vibrio strains. When tested against antibiotics commonly used to treat Vibrio infections, many samples showed strong resistance, especially to azithromycin. One strain detected in the Red Sea produces a toxin deadly to shrimp, which has caused damage worth billions of U.S. dollars to shrimp farms worldwide. According to the team, the results highlight the clear disease-causing potential of Vibrio bacteria in Israeli coastal waters and point to the urgent need for ongoing environmental monitoring to track and manage emerging threats.
The Irish Sun
24-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
‘Gone but not forgotten' tributes pour in for teens, 16 and 17, killed in horror motorbike crash
HUNDREDS have flocked to pay tribute to the tragically short lives of two teenage boys killed in a horrific car crash last night in Manchester. The pair, who can now be named as Kailem Robinson, 16, and Kaine Darby, 17, tragically died after a motorbike they were both riding tragically collided with a silver Vauxhall Viva car in Advertisement 8 Tributes to Kaine and Kailem have been left at the scene Credit: MEN Media 8 Heartfelt tributes continue to create a floral forest of love for the two teenage boys Credit: MEN Media 8 As the flood of condolences continues to pour in, the scene has been cordoned off with bins and jaffer tape Credit: MEN Media 8 Floral tributes on Lower Broughton Road, Salford Credit: MEN Media Emergency crews rushed to the scene and onlookers recounted paramedics and police desperately trying to save the teenager's life. The driver of the car, a 24-year-old woman, stayed at the crash and assisted officers. No arrests have yet been made. A large emergency services presence was spotted throughout the night, with teams including GMP's tactical aid unit (TAU) and Specialist Operations Incident Command working tirelessly to investigate. A monument of flowers marks the spot of the Advertisement Read More News A makeshift banner made from a bed sheet reading 'R.I.P Kailem and Kaine,' has been strung from the railings, adorned with the scribbles of mourners. Messages of love have flooded in throughout the day. "Kaine we love you, fly high," one wrote. "Kaine and Kailem RIP, gone but not forgotten," another read. "RIP lads, you will be missed," another community member wrote in tribute. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Framed pictures of the boys poke out from the bouquets of roses, celebrating their tragically short lives. The road has been cordoned off using bins and gaffer tape as family and friends flock to pay their respects. 8 The historic Aldelphi Hotel is still open to guests Credit: On social media, the local community has expressed their grief. Advertisement Saima Khan said: "I used to see those boys around the park just a couple of days ago. They were often riding their bikes together. It's heartbreaking to know they're gone. They were so young. I pray for them and their families." June Hudson said: "God Bless Those poor young lads x Prayers for all their loved ones at this heartbreaking time x.' Empathetic messages for the driver of the car also flooded in. Jo Toomey wrote: 'That poor lady driver. I hope she's ok and gets the relevant help she needs to get over the trauma she's going to have to live with.' Margaret Carney wrote: 'So sad for both boy's families. Also sad for the poor driver who has to live with this for rest her life.' Advertisement Isabelle Grace added: "Rest easy Kaine and Kailem we will miss you so much and Oakley am sending all of our love to us forever 16 and 17, it's absolutely devastating to be saying goodbye I never thought I would be saying it this way." Some hoped that the horrific incident would be a warning against youngsters riding motorbikes, but most just expressed their sympathy. Greater Manchester Police said: "Our specialist collision investigators are appealing for information after two teenagers died in a collision in Salford last night. "It is believed the male teenagers were riding on the same motorbike on Lower Broughton Road at 8.20PM when it was in collision with a silver Vauxhall Viva as they attempted to turn into Clarence Street. Advertisement "Emergency services attended but sadly a 16-year-old and a 17-year-old were later pronounced dead in hospital. "The families of both victims are being supported by specialist officers as our investigation into the incident continues. "The 24-year-old female driver of the car stayed at the scene to assist officers, no arrests have been made." In an appeal for information following the tragedy, Detective Sergeant Matt Waggett, of GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: 'This is a heartbreaking and upsetting incident where two young men have sadly lost their lives and our thoughts are with their families. Advertisement 'Our investigation continues so we can give them the answers they deserve. This is still an active investigation, and we are looking for anyone who has any information regarding the incident to come forward and get in touch with us.' 8 Floral tributes left in Salford after two teenage boys were killed Credit: MEN Media 8 Tributes were being paid this afternoon to two teenage boys aged just 16 and 17 Credit: SWNS 8 Floral tributes on Lower Broughton Road, Salford following the tragic crash Credit: MEN Media Advertisement
The Irish Sun
23-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Two boys, 16 and 17, ‘riding same motorbike' are killed in horror crash with car
TWO boys who were believed to be riding on the same motorbike have tragically died, following a horrific crash with a car last night. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said it believed the two teenagers, aged 16 and 17, had been riding the same motorbike in Salford, Manchester, when it collided with a silver Vauxhall Viva car. Emergency crews rushed to the scene, following reports of the collision, with paramedics and police working hard to save the teenagers' lives. Despite being quickly taken to hospital, the two boys sadly later died. The driver of the car, a 24-year-old woman, stayed at the scene to assist officers. A large emergency services presence was spotted throughout the night, with teams including GMP's tactical aid unit (TAU) and Specialist Operations Incident Command working tirelessly to investigate. No arrests have yet been made. Cops are now desperately appealing for information to help their investigation. In a statement released today, Greater Manchester Police said: "Our specialist collision investigators are appealing for information after two teenagers died in a collision in Salford last night. "It is believed the male teenagers were riding on the same motorbike on Lower Broughton Road at 8.20pm when it was in collision with a silver Vauxhall Viva as they attempted to turn into Clarence Street. Most read in The Sun "Emergency services attended but sadly a 16-year-old and a 17-year-old were later pronounced dead in hospital. "The families of both victims are being supported by specialist officers as our investigation into the incident continues." More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at 1 Two teenage boys died after the motorbike they were believed to be riding on together collided with a car Credit: Google Maps
Newsroom
21-05-2025
- Business
- Newsroom
Auckland passing hat around to save popular public events
Money charged by Auckland Council to develop the city centre will be diverted and the mayoral office budget tapped to keep events in the city going this year. Public gatherings in a council list of being at risk of no funding include the ASB Classic tennis, Auckland Marathon, Sail GP and Auckland Writers' Festival. The city has now created an Auckland Major Events Fund to 'pull together different funding sources' including seeking 'voluntary contributions from private businesses' to help plug a $7m funding hole. That fund would aim to cover a minimum level of events. The risk to popular events arises from funding cuts for events agency Tatāki Auckland Unlimited – and the council optimistically urging the central Government to change a law to raise the money needed. The scramble for alternative funds comes late in the council's budget process for the next financial year. Advice from council staff to a budget committee workshop on Wednesday said: 'If no additional funding is made available, there would be no funding available for mega, major or regional events.' Mayor Wayne Brown, who has been a hardline cost-cutter on the Tatāki Auckland (TAU) budget through his three-year term, is now leading the late scramble to maintain some funding. Going into the 2025/2026 financial year starting on July 1, TAU is $7m short of the $16.5m budgeted for it in the council's long-term plan for the year's destination management and major events functions. Brown and the council have been disappointed by the Government's refusal to countenance their proposed visitor bed-night levy. That would put a 2.5 percent charge on accommodation prices. The Minister for Auckland, Simeon Brown, has flatly ruled it out, saying it is not on the agenda for this term of government. Crowds watch the racing on day one of the SailGP event in January 2025. Without the millions it normally had available to spend from ratepayers, or the expected bed tax income, TAU has already started withdrawing from bids for bringing future major events to the city. In late April, the TAU chief executive, Nick Hill, surprised councillors and the mayor by advising Auckland had had to pull out of seeking to host the 2030 World Gay Games. In a confidential email, Hill indicated that on present budget forecasts Auckland would also struggle to back the 2027 women's Lions tour, the 2029 men's Lions Tour or a 2028 ICC World Cup cricket tournament. Now, with no money coming to the rescue from central government, Brown has told the budget committee he has come up with $3m of the $7m shortfall and needs TAU to reprioritise its budgets to find the remainder. The mayor said there was clear support for events from the public during consultation on the coming Budget. He had a commitment to 'incentivise' industry to make financial contributions towards the events fund. Brown revealed he had negotiated with the City Centre Advisory Panel, which monitors spending from a special, targeted rate for developing the Auckland city centre, for a contribution of $2.5m from its reserves. Brown said he would also contribute $500,000 that had been underspent from the mayoral office budget. He told councillors TAU would then be instructed to come up with the remaining $4m from its own reserves to keep events happening 'until we have secured the additional funding that will come from new initiatives and partnerships with industry'. 'While this doesn't close the gap completely yet, we will do so in the next few months which shouldn't impact the prospecting for events in FY27 [the financial year 2026/27]. 'At the same time, I will keep asking Government to pay their fair share in support of events that boost GDP while filling their GST coffers.' Brown's note to councillors showed some irritation at TAU having declared it had pulled out of seeking an event. 'I don't want to be surprised to hear we are withdrawing from any event bids in the near future.' Before Auckland set its next long-term plan, the mayor expected 'greater transparency over the bidding process, management of funding for this activity and reporting on the return on investment'. He and his office had made clear to the TAU chair and executive that any problem in bidding for an event should be returned to the council for consideration before any move to withdraw. Asked by his deputy mayor, Desley Simpson, if he would guarantee that if industry fundraising did not meet the immediate $7m target he would cover the total gap from his mayoral budget, Brown demurred. He questioned whether the $7m was an actual required total or perhaps 'plucked from the air because there's seven days in the week'. But he was confident that after industry donations no event the city really wanted would miss out. 'We'll make sure that Tatāki don't drop anything off their list. 'I'm not going to be asking for increased rates or borrowing. We will manage this one way or the other.' While Brown claimed the temporary fund would be 'more than enough to provide certainty to the TAU board to keep moving with the events programme', council officers' advice was less positive. 'If only the $7m [long-term plan] budget shortfall is addressed,' they wrote in a report, 'only a minimum programme of events could be delivered. 'While a short-term funding approach would enable some programme benefits to be maintained, a lack of funding certainty may make it challenging to maintain a pipeline of major events, many of which have large, multi-year lead times.' Asked by Councillor Shane Henderson what form voluntary contributions from industry to the events fund might take, Brown's chief of staff Jazz Singh focused on hotel firms. 'Industry groups are keen to see an ability to contribute to events they are looking for, for example, concerts. If they can see a return on additional nights … they are happy to contribute.' Officials said adding the $7m shortfall directly to the rates would cost $9.14 a year for an average residential unit, or 18 cents a week. Using rates to directly fund the full $27m events had been predicted to need under the long-term plan would cost $35.37 for an average residential unit, or 68 cents a week. The report ruled out paying for the events' shortfall by taking on extra debt, or selling more council assets, as 'inappropriate'.
1News
15-05-2025
- Business
- 1News
Arrivederci: Italy confirmed as host for America's Cup 2027
Naples, Italy will host the 38th America's Cup between March and August 2027, the Italian government has announced alongside Emirates Team New Zealand. It marks the first time the prestigious sailing event will be held in Italy, a long-time competitor with a deep history in the regatta. One of Europe's oldest cities, Naples will stage the Cup racing between Castel dell'Ovo and Posillipo in the Gulf of Naples under the shadow of Mount Vesuvius. Team bases would be set up in the Bagnoli district, which was currently undergoing major urban regeneration. Team NZ chief executive Grant Dalton said he couldn't be more excited to announce Naples as the host venue for the next America's Cup. 'By bringing the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup to this country, it feels like we are bringing it to the people, in our ambition to continually grow the audience of the America's Cup and the sport of sailing.' He praised the Italian sailing community as one of the "most passionate and engaged", and described Naples as "the perfect venue" for the event. "There is a raw spirit and absolute pride in Italy that seems so appropriate to have the next America's Cup here," Dalton added. Italy was home to Luna Rossa, Team NZ's long-time rival, making the setting especially meaningful from a competitive standpoint. The Italian outfit came up short against Team New Zealand in two America's Cup challenges, both in Auckland in 2000 and 2021. Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron commodore David Blakey said Naples hosting the America's Cup offered an "incredible opportunity" to showcase New Zealand sailing and innovation on a global stage. "We are proud to be defending the Cup there in 2027. "Our squadron members had an unforgettable experience travelling to Europe for the latest America's Cup, and we look forward to delivering even more exclusive experiences and support opportunities in Naples, Italy." Naples previously hosted America's Cup World Series events in 2012 and 2013, drawing an estimated crowd of more than one million people. The announcement followed a successful bid supported by the Italian Government, with politicians calling the event a catalyst for tourism, urban development, and national pride. Hosting the America's Cup was expected to accelerate redevelopment plans for the Bagnoli district and draw global attention to the city's waterfront, Naples Mayor Gaetano Manfredin said. The announcement of Naples as the host city marked the final tack away from any lingering hopes that Auckland might host the next America's Cup defence. Tātaki Auckland Unlimited (TAU) announced Auckland would be unable to proceed with a bid to host the Cup in April. "Auckland's bid was contingent on a three-way funding partnership between Auckland Council, central government and the private sector. MBIE has informed TAU that the Government is unable provide the funds required and on that basis the bid cannot proceed," he said. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the America's Cup would have been "nice to do" but that the Government would have needed to put up "a lot of money". "We've inherited a very messy set of economic books and I think most New Zealanders would sit there and go, 'What's the choice, actually upgrading regional provincial hospitals across New Zealand or actually investing in America's Cup?' and it's pretty clear to me that actually New Zealanders want us to invest in proper infrastructure. "We have a responsibility to be very grown-up and responsible with taxpayers' money."
