Author: OMN AI

Riot police fired tear gas at thousands of students protesting in Indonesia’s capital on Monday.Protesters attempted to march toward Parliament to oppose lawmakers’ housing allowances.Students hurled rocks and bottles at officers and lit fires beneath a flyover near the compound.Authorities blocked roads leading to Parliament, including toll routes, sparking massive traffic congestion.Officials deployed more than 1,200 security personnel to secure the heavily guarded building.No injuries were reported during the violent confrontation. Anger Over Lawmakers’ Housing Benefits Demonstrators condemned reports that 580 legislators have received 50 million rupiah (€2,637) monthly housing allowances since September 2024.They argued the benefit is unfair while…

Vintage once ruled the wine world In wine, the vintage has always been king. Every bottle of red, white, or rosé almost always carries the year of harvest on the label. Non-vintage still wine, which blends grapes from several years, has long been seen as cheap and undesirable. It is also far less common. But climate change is now shaking this tradition. Heatwaves, droughts, and extreme weather push winemakers to seek consistency. A small but growing group of respected wineries now release non-vintage bottles. They argue blending ensures quality when nature brings chaos. Napa Valley feels the heat Chris Howell,…

A new study suggests that following a Mediterranean-style diet can help reduce the risk of dementia and slow cognitive decline, even for those with high genetic susceptibility. The diet, rich in vegetables, fruits, nuts, whole grains, and low in red and processed meats, appears to have protective effects on brain health over decades. APOE4 Carriers Benefit Most One of the strongest genetic risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease is the APOE4 variant. Having one copy triples the risk, while two copies increase it up to twelvefold. The research, published in Nature Medicine, found that people with the APOE4 variant who adhered…

Antarctica, one of the last great wildernesses on Earth, is experiencing unprecedented pressure from human activity. Visitor numbers have soared from fewer than 8,000 annually in the 1990s to more than 124,000 in 2023–24, with projections suggesting up to 450,000 by 2034. Last season, 118,491 tourists traveled to the region, more than 80,000 setting foot on Antarctic soil. Despite guidelines by the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO), including limits on shore landings and mandatory biosecurity checks, tourism continues to generate significant CO₂ emissions—an average of 5.44 tonnes per passenger. Environmental and Ecological Impact A four-year study across 2,000…

Rescue attempt in dangerous waters ends with multiple deaths on Egypt’s coast Alexandria, Egypt – A day at the beach turned deadly when seven young people drowned in the Mediterranean Sea west of Alexandria. Witnesses said a group of around 150 students was present when one female student entered the water on Saturday, ignoring a red flag that indicated swimming was forbidden due to rough seas. She soon found herself in distress. Several of her peers entered the water in an attempt to assist, but many were caught by the powerful waves. Officials confirmed that six teenagers and young adults,…

SpaceX launched the CRS-33 mission to the ISS on Sunday from Cape Canaveral, Florida.The Dragon spacecraft marked its 50th visit to the station since its debut in May 2012.After stage separation, the Falcon 9’s first stage landed on the A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship in the Atlantic.SpaceX officials confirmed Dragon will dock autonomously with the ISS on Monday after a 28-hour journey. Supplies and Research Delivered CRS-33 carries 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg) of food, equipment, and scientific experiments for astronauts on board.SpaceX officials emphasized the mission’s role in advancing long-term human space exploration.The spacecraft supports 50 experiments, including medical studies…

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker criticized President Donald Trump’s plan to deploy the National Guard in Chicago. He called it an abuse of power. Pritzker argued no emergency exists that justifies sending troops into Illinois. He accused Trump of creating a crisis for political purposes. Trump already sent about 2,000 troops to Washington DC. The city’s Democratic leadership opposed the deployment. Trump presents the mission as part of a nationwide effort to crack down on crime. On Friday, he said Chicago and New York could be next. Chicago mayor warns of conflict and setbacks Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said he received…

Demonstrators filled UK streets on Saturday, opposing the use of hotels for asylum-seekers. Crowds gathered in Liverpool, while more protests under the “Abolish Asylum System” slogan spread to Bristol, Newcastle, and London. Stand Up To Racism organised a counter-protest in Liverpool, where police removed protesters and contained heated clashes. Court Ruling Fuels Opposition to Accommodation The government faced new challenges after a recent court decision blocked asylum housing in an Epping hotel. Right-wing politicians seized on the ruling, urging more communities to pursue legal action against hotels housing asylum-seekers. Opponents intensified their campaign, linking the legal setback to wider resistance…

Researchers have found that heatwaves hurt our mood on a global scale. By studying over one billion social media posts, they tracked emotions against daily temperatures. When heat rose above 35°C, people expressed more negativity, particularly in poorer regions. The study highlights how climate change affects not just health and infrastructure but also emotional well-being. The project involved scientists from MIT and international partners. They rated the sentiment of posts shared on X and Weibo, then linked them to real-time local weather. Results showed negativity grew much faster in low-income countries than in high-income ones, underscoring global inequality in vulnerability.…

Ottawa will remove some retaliatory tariffs while keeping duties on autos, steel, and aluminium. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Friday that Canada will scale back part of its trade retaliation against the United States. Tariffs on vehicles, steel, and aluminium will remain in effect, but other levies on US goods will be lifted starting September 1. Move follows missed trade deadline The announcement comes after Carney’s first phone call with President Donald Trump since the two countries failed to meet their deadline for a new trade agreement. Previously, Canada had imposed a 25% tariff on roughly C$30bn (£16bn; $21.7bn) in…