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An expedition of Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities has discovered parts of two colossal pharaoh statues in Behbet el-Hagar, likely depicting Ramesses II. The finds include a head with a double crown measuring 1.6 meters and a 2.4-meter statue fragment with a nemes headdress.
Yandex Uzbekistan reported that Yandex Go and other temporarily disabled services in the country are gradually being restored. Many services are operating normally, though some functions may still have disruptions. The priority is ensuring stable payments and support services for users, drivers, couriers and partners. All payouts to taxi partners were made automatically, and instant payouts are available to drivers, though some payments may be processed with errors or delays. Some users face problems paying for orders; all cases of incorrectly charged funds will be reviewed, but resolving issues may take longer due to increased support requests. On the morning of October 11, disruptions were observed in Uzbekistan and neighboring countries, while Yandex Maps and Yandex Navigator worked normally. The company also confirmed that user data is stored in accordance with legal requirements in a jurisdiction ensuring its protection.
The draft State Budget for 2027 (OE2027) sets out changes that will affect the disposable income of Portuguese households, from taxes on wages to social benefits and spending on housing and education. Key measures include a new update of the IRS brackets, an increase in the national minimum wage and a strengthening of some social benefits. On the other hand, tuition fees in higher education are expected to start rising again from the next academic year. In addition, the evolution of prices for
Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations Khurshid Satiyev said the tallest aerial ladders reach 72 meters, and fire safety in Tashkent's 50-plus-story buildings is ensured through foreign fire safety standards, smoke-protected staircases, fire elevators, sprinkler and drencher systems. Specialist Aziz Abduazizov noted that experience from the UAE, China and South Korea is being studied, safe-zone floors are designated for evacuation, and automatic systems are monitored in real time via digital tools.
По заявлению Госдепа США от 13 октября, госсекретарь Марко Рубио с 17 по 22 октября посетит Самарканд, а затем Мумбаи и Джамнагар в Индии. В Самарканде пройдут встречи в формате C5+1 и двусторонние переговоры с руководством пяти стран Центральной Азии; в поездке участвуют более 200 глав компаний.
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On today's show: Maria Tadeo speaks exclusively to Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares on the sidelines of the Warsaw Security Forum about the pressures on Spain: the war in Ukraine, the housing crisis, the uncertainty of snap elections and renewed tension with Morocco over Ceuta. Angela Skujins discusses the drone strikes that hit two commercial vessels off Bulgaria's coast yesterday morning, the latest in a string of attacks on ships navigating the Black Sea, which is becomingthe ne
South Lake Tahoe in California has just been named Expedia’s 2027 Destination of the Year, with searches up 195% compared to 2025. North America’s largest alpine lake offers skiing in the winter and kayaking or paddleboarding come summer, making it a perfect year-round destination. The 10 destinations chosen by the group in its Unpack ’27 trends report span North America, South America, Asia and Australasia – with only two in Europe. Hyogo in Japan claimed second place, with searches up 95%.
An international team led by a University of California, Santa Barbara scientist studied how elephant carcasses affect the savanna ecosystem. Examining 40 sites with remains up to 7.7 years old, they found soil ammonia up to 31 times higher (nearly 3,000 times at fresh sites), nitrates seven times and phosphorus three times higher. High ammonia proved toxic to plants, reducing plant and microbial diversity, yet surviving grasses were 1.5 times richer in nitrogen, attracting impalas and wildebeest that grazed there about three times more, even seven years after the elephant's death.
‘Tis the season. No, not that season – there are still 11 weeks until Christmas. Not Halloween, either, or even Gilmore Girls-rewatch time. We’re of course referring to the glorious season when all the industry trends reports are released, and the latest travel company to share its predictions is Expedia Group. Pulling on insights from Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo, as well as a survey of 26,000 travellers across 16 countries, plus social media data, Unpack ’27 has identified five key travel tr
FIFA will propose a $6.35 billion (€5.5 billion) four-year development fund, including $25 million (€21.5 million) for each national association, according to news agency Associated Press (AP). On 28 September, FIFA President Gianni Infantino sent the proposal to the heads of football's six continental confederations. The plan is expected to be finalised by the FIFA Council in December and approved at its congress in March, according to a letter reviewed by AP. “Taken together, your submission
Anduril has unveiled the Steelfin missile family, built on a single architecture and common manufacturing process, designed to counter aerial threats from cheap drones to hypersonic missiles. The family uses a two-stage scheme with interchangeable boosters and kill vehicles, including hit-to-kill and fragmentation-explosive variants. Flight tests are planned for 2027, though key performance figures have not been disclosed.
In 2025, public spending on education in Uzbekistan reached 84.2 trillion soums, 2.1 times more than in 2021, according to the National Statistics Committee. Spending rose steadily from 39.6 trillion soums in 2021 to 71.2 trillion in 2024, an increase of 44.6 trillion soums over five years.
On October 13, a mudflow in the mountainous areas of Dehqonobod district of the Qashqadaryo region claimed one life, the region's Emergency Situations Department reported. A Damas car that had lost its way stopped in an area crossed by mudflow waters; the vehicle slid into a deeper part of the channel. The driver got out and warned his companion, but the powerful mudflow swept away the car along with the passenger inside. The passenger's body was found during search and rescue operations. Earlier, Uzhydromet had warned of possible mudflows and flooding on October 13–14 in several districts of a number of regions.
According to the Dunyo news agency, Uzbek citizens who went to work in Russia and found themselves in financial hardship have been returned home. Among those who received practical assistance were A.M., K.M., Y.N. and V.A. Their return to Uzbekistan was arranged via the Vladivostok–Tashkent flight on October 13. The report noted that support was provided to compatriots in a difficult life situation and their legal interests were protected.
The US Treasury Department said on Tuesday that it had imposed a $1.2bn (€1.07bn) fine on Bank of America for anti-money laundering failures. "When a bank of this size fails to meet its anti-money laundering and sanctions obligations, the consequences extend far beyond its own walls, exposing the entire U.S. financial system to significant illicit finance risks," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a statement. "Today's actions send a clear message that even the biggest financial instituti
The Naked Science publication presented a curated selection of photos from the winners and works highly rated by the jury. They depict predators' hunts, animals caring for their young, and unexpected encounters in nature.
Cox was presented with the award at a private ceremony at the Royal Astronomical Society in London on 2 October, by co-founders of Starmus, Sir Brian May and astrophysicist Garik Israelian. STARMUS is a global platform for science, art, and human inspiration that brings together some of the most brilliant minds on the planet. The medal, established by Starmus with Stephen Hawking a decade ago, honours outstanding science communicators across disciplines and creative forms – from literature and
A drug laboratory was uncovered in a residence in Gulistan. Three local citizens born in 2003 and 2005 are suspected of processing and selling potent substances. Pregabalin, empty capsules, electronic scales and other items were seized. A criminal case has been initiated under Article 276¹, Part 2, subparagraph 'b' of the Criminal Code, and pretrial detention has been applied to the suspects.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation on introducing 'green' technologies in greenhouses. Proposals include a 50 percent reduction in land and property taxes for household greenhouses until 2030, exemption from turnover tax, compensation for half of electricity costs of energy-saving systems, grants of up to 100 million soums, preferential loans of up to 300 million soums for new eco-friendly greenhouses and up to 150 million soums for re-equipping existing ones, as well as greenhouses for needy families in 50 mahallas specializing in greenhouse farming.
France is getting an unexpected boost in its efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions, but it comes with a catch consumers are feeling at the fuel pump. Soaring fuel prices caused by the war in Iran have prompted people to buy less diesel and cut down on their gas use at home. That has helped bring emissions down 4.1 per cent in the first half of 2026, according to Citepa, a French organisation that measures air pollution and greenhouse gases to track the country’s environmental impact. France
В китайской провинции Шаньдун введена в строй магистральная линия электропередачи сверхвысокого напряжения, предназначенная для передачи энергии, вырабатываемой атомными станциями на полуострове Яньтай—Вэйхай. Длина линии в однопроводном эквиваленте составляет 1197 км, она проходит через Яньтай, Циндао, Чжаоюань (по данным источника — Jichjao), Вэйфан и Линьи. Со ссылкой на Naked Science сообщается, что построена новая подстанция на 1000 кВ и расширены две существующие, установлено 2124 опоры, из них 822 в холмистой и горной местности и 17 в морской акватории. Активная фаза строительства заняла 12 месяцев — самый короткий срок для подобных проектов переменного тока в стране.
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On September 10, a semi-trailer carrying cotton harvesters detached from its truck on Sadriddin Ayniy street in Chirchiq and crashed into the private home of an elderly couple, Gulbi Turdiqulova and Abduvali Berdibekov. More than a month later, the family has received no official damage assessment, no information on who was found responsible, and gas supply has not been restored.
According to the Dunyo news agency, issues of cooperation were discussed at a meeting at the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Japan with the management of Proud Partners. The negotiations focused on expanding the activities of the Uzbekistan Proud Academy - UPA center in Angren, which trains Uzbek youth in the Japanese language and professional skills for subsequent employment in Japan. Japanese employers are expected to visit the center, familiarize themselves with its infrastructure, and conduct selection interviews with candidates. The exact date of the interviews, requirements for candidates, and the application procedure were not disclosed.
European gas prices hit their highest level in nearly four years on Tuesday, adding to concerns over winter energy costs as storage levels remain low. Dutch TTF benchmark gas futures reached €87.20 per megawatt-hour, up from about €32 on the eve of the Iran war. The conflict in the Middle East has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which normally carries about a fifth of the world’s liquefied natural gas. While petrol and diesel prices have already hit records across the EU, hou
