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Wildfires that broke out on the Greek island of Kefalonia forced residents to evacuate their homes as the flames spread dangerously close to residential areas, while aircraft conducted water-dropping missions over the island in the Ionian Sea.In a statement, the Greek Fire Service said the blaze had also spread in the western Attica region near the capital, Athens, advancing toward residential neighborhoods and an industrial area outside the city of Megara. Strong winds prevented firefighting aircraft from scooping up water from the sea.Around 500 firefighters and 23 aircraft were deployed, but powerful winds drove the flames through the dry forests, hampering firefighting efforts.Authorities ordered the evacuation of residents as thick smoke billowed over the mountains. Fire crews also expressed particular concern about the coastal town of Porto Germeno. Source link
Cuba experienced another nationwide blackout on Sunday after the country’s national electricity grid collapsed, according to the state-run utility, Union Electrica.The outage follows three nationwide blackouts in July and comes as a US-imposed oil blockade further strains the island’s ageing energy infrastructure.Since October 2024, Cuba has suffered several nationwide power outages due to malfunctions in power facilities, hurricanes, and other factors. Related Story Source link
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Jefferson Smith rides Sussex to victory. PICTURES: Juhaim Sussex delivered a commanding performance in the 3200m Thoroughbred Open Handicap, clinching The Late Yousef Al Romaihi Cup at Al Rayyan Racecourse Thursday. The seven-year-old bay gelding secured back-to-back wins this campaign, turning the race into a one-horse show with a pillar-to-post display. Always well clear of his rivals, Sussex powered home alone in the straight to win by a commanding 10 lengths. Connection of Sussex pose with the trophies. Under the care of M.H.K. al-Attiyah, he was partnered by Jefferson Smith. The meeting featured a total of 10 races. Always well clear of his rivals, Sussex travelled comfortably at the head of affairs and steadily increased his advantage throughout. While rivals and spectators alike may have expected him to weaken over the extended trip, the opposite unfolded, as he continued to find more with every stride, his strength and dominance becoming increasingly evident. In the home straight, he powered further clear without coming under any real pressure, sealing an emphatic and authoritative success. Foehn, representing Hamad Ramzan al-Naimi and handled by Hadi al-Ramzani, with Alberto Sanna aboard, finished best of the rest to take second, 2 1/5 lengths ahead of the Jassim al-Ghazali-trained Gulf Legend, who kept on for Sheikh Abdul Rahman Rashid al-Thani under Salem Alajmi to take third. The trophy was presented by Ali, Fahad, and Mubarak Yousef al-Romaihi, in the presence of Saad Ali al-Kubaisi, Deputy Director of the QREC Registration & Studbook Department. RESULTS 64th Al Rayyan Race Meeting – The Late Yousef Al Romaihi CupWINNERS: (Horse, Trainer, Jockey)1 – The Late Yousef Al Romaihi Cup – Thoroughbred Open Handicap (Class 2)Sussex, MHK al-Attiyah, Jefferson Smith2 – Purebred Arabian Maiden PlateLouvay De Mireval, Mohammed al-Ghazali, Marco Casamento3 – Purebred Arabian Maiden PlateBin Narain, Ahmed al-Jehani, Arnaud de Lepine4 – Local Thoroughbred Maiden PlateAyash, Ibrahim Saeed al-Malki, Marco Casamento5 – Thoroughbred Novice PlateEdgartown, Alban de Mieulle, Faleh Bughenaim6 – Thoroughbred Handicap (0-80)Court Poet, Nayef Batal al-Otibi, Salman Fahad al-Hajri7 – Purebred Arabian Handicap (60-80)Mejlad, Mohammed Ahmed al-Hajri, Salman Fahad al-Hajri8 – Purebred Arabian Graduation PlateDabida, Alban de Mieulle, Soufiane Saadi9: Local Thoroughbred Handicap (55-75)Best Way, Alban de Mieulle, Soufiane Saadi10 – Purebred Arabian Handicap (70-90)Mohimma, Jean de Mieulle, Faleh Bughanaim Related…
Pakistan has declared two days of local holidays in the capital at short notice from Thursday, authorities said, ahead of talks between the United States and Iran due to take place in Islamabad.No reason was given in the notification issued by the Islamabad district administration late Wednesday, but authorities in the capital have often announced holidays or restrictions for security reasons ahead of high-profile diplomatic events.Pakistan has been preparing for high-stakes talks involving US and Iranian representatives over the war in the Middle East, with the White House saying Vice President JD Vance will be leading a team to the negotiations in Islamabad “this weekend”.The holidays on Thursday and Friday apply only to the Islamabad Capital Territory, the notice posted by Islamabad’s district commissioner on Wednesday said. Related Story Source link
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