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The Citizen
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- Politics
- The Citizen
24 hours in pictures, 19 August 2025
24 hours in pictures, 19 August 2025 Through the lens: The Citizen's Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world. Firefighters fight with the forest fire at Malhada do Rei, Pampilhosa da Serra, Portugal, 18 August 2025. Forest fires have burned in Portugal 185.753 hectares to date, causing two deaths, including a firefighter, and several injuries, most of them minor, and completely or partially destroyed primary and secondary residences, as well as farms, livestock operations, and forest areas. Picture: EPA/PAULO NOVAIS Humboldt penguins are weighed during a photo call for the annual weigh-in at London Zoo in London, Britain, 19 August 2025. Animals at the London Zoo are measured and weighed annually to check on their health and well-being. Picture: EPA/NEIL HALL Environmental protesters demonstrate, 19 August 2025, outside the head offices of Standard Bank in Rosebank as they protest against the actions of Total Energies in Africa. The protesters marched between Standard Bank and Total Energies claiming the French energy giant is involved in land grabs, displacement of local populations, and ecological devastation surrounding its energy involvement in Africa, including the East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project (EACOP). Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen A scaled model of the Statue of Liberty is displayed draped in a Ukrainian flag in the gardens of the French Embassy in Washington, DC, USA, 18 August 2025. European Leaders are at the White House in support of President Zelenskyy following President Trump's meeting with President Vladimir Putin of Russia in Anchorage, Alaska, USA, on 15 August 2025. Picture: EPA/YVES HERMAN / POOL A tourist dressed in a traditional Qing dynasty costume poses for a photo on a street in Beijing, China, 18 August 2025. The Great Qing dynasty was the last imperial dynastied of China from 1644 to 1911/12. Picture: EPA/WU HAO Members of the guard of honor prepare ahead a welcome ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi, Vietnam, 19 August 2025. King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck is on a state visit to Vietnam from 18 to 22 August. Picture: EPA/LUONG THAI LINH / POOL Funeral of the four year old Eldorado Park girl known as Baby Nikita at Don Mateman Hall in Eldorado Park, 19 August 2025, before going to her final resting place at Nasrec memorial park. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The Citizen E-hailing operators during a march to the offices of the Gauteng MEC of Transport and the Provincial Legislature to hand over a memorandum of demands on August 19, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The group is calling for industry regulation, fair pricing to be set and other key changes. (Photo by Gallo Images/Luba Lesolle) Boatmen cross the waters of Dal Lake during rain in Srinagar, India, 18 August 2025. A heavy rain alert has been announced in Kashmir with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of more flash floods and landslides. The Meteorological Centre Srinagar also issued a fresh weather advisory for Jammu and Kashmir, predicting a wet spell in several districts of both Kashmir and Jammu divisions. Picture: EPA/FAROOQ KHAN Pigeons that are fed by Pierre de Wet outside Lincoln Centre in Blairgorie, north of Johannesburg, 17 August 2025. He has been feeding them for the past 20 years. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The Citizen Keshav Maharaj of South Africa reacts with team mates during the Australia v South Africa – ODI Series: Game 1 at Cazaly's Stadium on August 19, 2025 in Cairns, Australia. (Photo by) People watch as the Kiruna Church landmark is being moved on a specially designed trolley with 224 wheels at a speed of half a kilometer per hour in Kiruna, northern Sweden, 19 August 2025. The 40-meter-wide, 672,000-kilo wooden church has been placed on a wheeled trailer for its five-kilometre relocation to Kiruna's new town center on 19 and 20 August, due to the expansion of the iron ore mine. Picture: EPA/Fredrik Sandberg A tree near the grave of US musician Jim Morrison covered with chewing gum left by fans at Pere-Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, France, 18 August 2025. Pere-Lachaise is the largest cemetery in Paris, with around 70,000 graves and many famous people buried there. It receives more than three and a half million visitors each year, making it the most visited cemetery in the world. Picture: EPA/CHRISTOPHE PETIT TESSON MORE: 24 hours in pictures, 18 August 2025
NBC News
an hour ago
- Health
- NBC News
What is carbon monoxide poisoning, and how can you prevent it?
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless and toxic gas that causes hundreds of unintentional deaths a year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The gas is invisible to our eyes and CO poisoning symptoms are flu-like, which is why it can sometimes go unnoticed. That's why a carbon monoxide detector is essential for any living space. We collected CO guidance from government agencies like the CDC and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and recommend top-rated CO detectors below. Want more from NBC Select? Sign up for our newsletter, The Selection, and shop smarter. What is carbon monoxide? Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless and toxic gas. Common household sources of carbon monoxide include fuel-fired heating and cooking appliances like gas space heaters, gas stoves, gas grills, gas water heaters and improperly vented fireplaces, to name a few. CO can accumulate to dangerous levels when any fuel-fired combustion source is used improperly and not adequately vented to the outdoors, says Carolyn Holran, the press secretary at the EPA. Inhaling CO can cause a variety of symptoms (more on those later), but inhaling a lot of CO can cause you to pass out and may kill you, according to the EPA and CDC. How we picked top-rated carbon monoxide detectors Carbon monoxide detectors tend to look similar to each other and often don't have specific product names, just model numbers like CO615 or C05120BN, which makes buying one even more confusing. We picked CO detectors based on the following criteria: Certifications: All of our picks are certified to UL 2034, a recognized safety standard from Underwriters Laboratories, an independent global safety science company. Power supply: We include carbon monoxide detectors that can be powered by different kinds of sources, including plug-in and battery-powered models. Extra features: We also noted useful extra features like an LED screen and battery backups in our selection. Most of our top picks come from two well-known safety brands: First Alert and Kidde. We selected models with at least a 4.5-star average rating from hundreds of reviews on online storefronts like Amazon. Plug-in CO detectors are convenient because you can place them wherever you have a wall outlet. This model also has a battery backup (powered by two AA batteries), so it will keep running even during a power outage. The LED screen indicates backup battery level as well as CO levels. The brand also makes a lower-priced version without a screen. Travel pick If you are a frequent traveler and often find yourself staying in short-term lodging, consider bringing this portable CO detector with you. In the US, only 14 states require CO detectors in temporary lodging, and a lack of CO detectors has led to hospitalization and deaths locally and abroad. It has a built-in lithium battery with up to 10 years of battery life. Battery-powered pick If you need a CO detector for an area of your home that does not have a wall outlet or hardwire option, consider a battery-powered model like this one from First Alert. It runs off of two AA batteries, included in the box. For hardwiring If you prefer hardwiring your CO detector, this model is a good fit, plus it has a battery backup through a regular 9V alkaline battery. It doesn't have a screen — push and hold the single button to test the alarm, or push it once to silence the low-battery chirp. Frequently asked questions What about CO detectors from Kidde? Kidde and First Alert are two of the biggest brands in the CO detector space. Kidde, however, has a much more extensive history of product recalls with its fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors than First Alert. In 2021, a federal judge ordered the brand to pay a $12 million civil penalty in connection with allegations that the company 'failed to timely inform the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) about problems with fire extinguishers manufactured by the company.' First Alert has had recalls too, but not as many as Kidde, and not for as many units. What are symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning? Carbon monoxide poisoning can seem like flu-like symptoms without a fever, says Holran. Carbon monoxide exposure can cause headaches, dizziness, weakness, nausea, shortness of breath, confusion and fainting. High levels of CO exposure can cause death. How do you prevent carbon monoxide in your home? There are multiple ways to prevent a carbon monoxide incident from occurring in your home. Most prevention methods revolve around fuel-fired appliances and ventilation. Vent fuel-fired, combustion appliances to the outdoors — think stoves, heaters, furnaces and fireplaces. Avoid the use of unvented appliances (or fireplaces) indoors. Run vehicles outside your garage. If you need to warm up a vehicle, start it inside your garage and remove it immediately after starting. Run fuel-powered portable generators outdoors, at least 20 feet away from buildings and structures. If you need a generator for indoor use, consider a battery or solar powered station instead. Test all CO detectors monthly, and replace them according to manufacturer instructions. Have a professional inspect, clean and tune central heating systems like furnaces, flutes and chimneys annually. Meet our expert At NBC Select, we work with experts who have specialized knowledge and authority based on relevant training and/or experience. We also take steps to ensure all expert advice and recommendations are made independently and without undisclosed financial conflicts of interest. Why trust NBC Select? I'm a reporter at NBC Select who covers technology and fitness including recent stories on air purifiers, wireless earbuds, and walking shoes. For this piece, I researched carbon monoxide and pulled information from reputable agencies like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
The Irish Sun
2 hours ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Jannik Sinner pulls out of $1million US Open mixed doubles after almost collapsing on tennis court
JANNIK SINNER has pulled out of the new US Open Mixed Doubles Championship – the day after he almost collapsed on a tennis court. Hours before the revamped, two-day event was due to start in New York, it was announced that the No.1 player in men's tennis had made the call to withdraw and will not take part in the action at Flushing Meadows. 4 Jannick Sinner has made the decision to withdraw from the mixed US Open Doubles Credit: SHUTTERSTOCK 4 Sinner struggled with illness during his Cincinnati Open final clash with Carlos Alcaraz and was forced to retire during their clash Credit: EPA Advertisement 4 The World No.1 has made the agonising decision to withdraw from the mixed competition at Flushing Meadows Credit: SHUTTERSTOCK Follow the latest US Open news with our LIVE BLOG The reigning Wimbledon champion has failed to recover from the illness that blighted his participation in the final of the Cincinnati Open on Monday night. Sinner, who turned 24 last Saturday, did not feel well after winning his semi-final against French qualifier Térence Atmane but had hoped he would recover in time before facing Carlos Alcaraz. Advertisement Yet he only lasted five completed games of the first set before telling a trainer and tournament official in Ohio: 'I cannot move – I feel like I can collapse.' Sinner, who holds three of the four majors, apologised to fans as medics rushed over to treat him and he was heard saying: 'I tried, but I can't. I'm sorry for the fans.' It is not thought to be serious enough to prevent him from defending his US Open crown with the singles tournament starting this Sunday. Yet his absence is a huge blow to organisers behind the reimagined US Open Mixed Doubles Championship, which has a $1million prize for the winning team. Advertisement Sinner and Czech player Katerina Siniakova will not take part now – they had been due to face German Alexander Zverev and Switzerland's Belinda Bencic in the Last 16 at the Louis Armstrong Stadium. They will be replaced in the draw by an alternate team with the highest combined singles ranking. SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET £50 BONUS WHEN YOU JOIN 4 Jannick Sinner's illness isn't thought to be so serious as to rule him out of the singles tournament Credit: GETTY Those alternates had to sign up by 10.30am on Tuesday, but priority is shown to those who had been entered before the initial July 28 deadline. Advertisement All eyes will be on how Alcaraz, 22, performs after a mad dash from Cincinnati to the Big Apple as he teams up with British No.1 Emma Raducanu. Jannik Sinner seals first Wimbledon title with box office victory over Carlos Alcaraz to avenge French Open final The first and second rounds will be played on Tuesday while the semi-finals and final are scheduled for Wednesday evening. Through the semifinals, matches will be best of three sets with short sets to four games. There is no-ad scoring, tiebreakers at four-all and a 10-point match tiebreak in lieu of a third set.
New York Post
2 hours ago
- Sport
- New York Post
Jannik Sinner pulls out of hyped US Open doubles event in health worry
No one will be getting an early glimpse at the men's world No.1 singles player in Flushing this year, nor an 11-time Grand Slam doubles champion. Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the U.S. Open mixed doubles event Tuesday morning, less than 24 hours after his retirement after just five games of the Cincinnati Final against Carlos Alcaraz due to illness. The decision doesn't come as a surprise as the defending U.S. Open champion and his team were expected to prioritize recovery for the singles tournament that starts Sunday. Jannik Sinner pulled out of the US Open mixed doubles after his withdrawal in Cincinnati on Aug. 18, 2025. Getty Images The four-time Grand Slam champion was set to partner with Kateřina Siniaková, who is likely the best active doubles specialist in the women's game, and she also subsequently withdrew from the event. The two were one of the most interesting pairings for the newly formatted two-day event with a $1 million prize awaiting the winners. Replacing them are Danielle Collins and Christian Harrison, who were added about a half hour before the 11 a.m. start. They will play Belinda Bencic and Alexander Zverev on Tuesday afternoon at Louis Armstrong Stadium. Jannik Sinner gets consoled by Carlos Alcaraz after withdrawing in Cincy. MARK LYONS/EPA/Shutterstock After the withdrawal, the U.S. Open was left scrambling but released a statement saying they would find an alternate team 'with the highest combined singles ranking.'
UPI
3 hours ago
- Business
- UPI
Entire Swedish church set to be moved to avoid falling into a mine
The Kiruna Church in Sweden is being wheeled away from its original location to avoid damage form an expanding mine. Photo by Fedrik Sandberg/EPA Aug. 19 (UPI) -- An entire Swedish church is set to be relocated to avoid damage from the expansion an iron ore mine underneath it. The 113-year-old Kiruna Church has been uprooted and placed on a trailer and is expected to travel for two days. Residents have started seeing cracks in buildings and roads in nearby areas as the underground iron ore mine, the largest in the world, expanded. Officials have begun moving buildings to a safe distance from the mine. The relocation of the church began with a ceremony, with large crowds watching as the structure rolled forward. "It's a big crowd. People came not just from Kiruna and other parts of Sweden. I heard many different languages being spoken," said culture strategist Sofia Lagerlöf Mättää. "It's like history taking place in front of our eyes." Project Manager Stefan Holmblad Johansson, said: "It's a historic event, a very big and complex operation, and we don't have a margin of error. But everything is under control." Swedish Law states that mining cannot take place under buildings. "There's no risk of people falling through cracks. But fissures would eventually damage the water, electricity, and sewage supply. People have to move before the infrastructure fails," chief executive officer of Kiruna's development company, Robert Ylitalo, explained. One of the most delicate aspects in the church's interior is its great altar painting made by prine Eugen. "It's glued directly onto a masonry wall, so it would have been difficult to remove without damage. So it will remain inside the church during the move, fully covered and stabilized. So will the organ with its 1,000 pipes," said Johansson. The Kiruna Church was voted as Sweden's most beautiful pre-1950 building.
