The 16 minutes that plunged the Bayesian yacht into a death spiral
Until midnight last Sunday, Matteo Cannia was sitting out on a bench overlooking the sea in Porticello. It was too hot to sleep. The 78-year-old, a fisherman since the age of 10, saw the first flas… [read more]
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‘For two seconds I lost my baby in the sea’ – Sicily yacht survivor
A British mother on board a yacht which sank off the coast of Sicily has described holding her baby girl above the surface of the sea to save her from drowning. The mother, named locally as Charlot… [read more]
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Lebanese hold their breath as mediators scramble to avert all-out war
Beirut locals like Hiba Maslkhi are hoping cooler heads will prevail The Middle East is in turmoil. International diplomacy is in overdrive. And for once many in Israel, Lebanon and Iran have someth… [read more]
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Despair as the sea slowly swallows a Kenyan beauty spot
When Roberto Macri built his luxury hotel in the Kenyan coastal village of Kipini, it was about 100m (330ft) away from the beautiful waters of the Indian Ocean. For nearly two decades his business t… [read more]
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Fisherman lands first-ever ‘lost’ Lego shark
Richard West was told the Lego shark he found was the first recovered from the lost shipping container A fisherman from Devon has landed the first shark of its kind – one made of Lego lost at sea of… [read more]
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The closed stepping stones that still attract crowds
Dovedale’s stepping stones have been closed since 2023, but crowds have continued to flock to them For many years, Dovedale’s stepping stones have provided the perfect platform for walkers to access… [read more]
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‘Hero’ father killed in crocodile attack
An Australian father-of-three was killed by a crocodile after falling into a river when a path gave way, his family have said. Dr Dave Hogbin was on holiday in Queensland with his wife and three bo… [read more]
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The Purple Track at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games Has a Secret Ingredient
THIS STORY ORIGINALLY appeared on WIRED en Español and has been translated from Spanish. Traditionally, the athletics track in an Olympic stadium is red. However, at the 2024 Summer Olympics, it’s p… [read more]
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Taiwan and China reach deal over fishermen’s deaths
After months of negotiation, Taiwan and China have “reached an agreement” on how to respond to the deaths of two Chinese fishermen following a sea chase by Taiwan’s coastguard, Taipei said. The sett… [read more]
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Timing luck or talent – what makes a billionaire?
Pop star Taylor Swift recently joined the list of the world’s richest people What do an Italian communist student of mime, a toddler with an eye for a ball and a comedian who jokes about nothing hav… [read more]
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