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Three bus routes in Zelenograd will be adjusted from June 21. Transport will go through the Alabushevo site of the Technopolis Moscow special economic zone (SEZ). The new route will connect the SEZ with the nearest Zelenograd-Kryukovo station of the third Moscow Central Diameter (MCD-3), said Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry Maxim Liksutov.
“Sergey Sobyanin instructed to provide comfortable ground transportation within walking distance from the rail frame stations, work clusters and residential areas. From June 21, we will improve transport accessibility for more than five thousand employees of the Technopolis Moscow special economic zone in Alabushevo. Buses will go straight through the Technopolis and will stop in close proximity to work clusters, and will also connect the site with nearby areas and the Zelenograd-Kryukovo MCD station,” said Maxim Liksutov.
Thus, route No. 3, instead of Alabushevskaya Street and section of Projected Passage No. 684, will run along Konstruktora Lukina Street and General Alekseev Avenue.
Bus No. 24 will travel along Konstruktora Lukina Street and General Alekseev Avenue instead of the section of Projected Drive No. 684.
Bus #27 from Zapadnaya Street will go along Alabushevskaya Street and Projected Drive #684 to Alabushevskoye Cemetery.
In addition, they will add the stop “Seligerskaya Street” in the direction of the metro station “Seligerskaya” for routes No. 191, 215k, 656 and 672 and the stop “City Farm” in the direction of the metro station “Botanichesky Sad” for route No. 522.
In accordance with the objectives of the national project “Infrastructure for life” In Moscow, much attention is paid to the modernization of social and municipal infrastructure, including increasing the number of convenient public transport routes and updating the rolling stock. In addition, within the framework of the national project, the capital has begun developing the Central Transport Hub. It will become a single circuit with predictable suburban rail transport for more than 30 million residents of 11 regions of Russia.
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The history of the dead – or, more precisely, the history of the living’s fascination with the dead – is an intriguing one.
As a researcher of the supernatural, I’m often pulled aside at conferences or at the school gate, and told in furtive whispers about people’s encounters with the dead.
The dead haunt our imagination in a number of different forms, whether as “cold spots”, or the walking dead popularised in zombie franchises such as 28 Days Later.
The franchise’s latest release, 28 Years Later, brings back the Hollywood zombie in all its glory – but these archetypal creatures have a much wider and varied history.
Zombis, revenants and the returning dead
A zombie is typically a reanimated corpse: a category of the returning dead. Scholars refer to them as “revenants”, and continue to argue over their exact characteristics.
In the Haitian Vodou religion, the zombi is not the same as the Hollywood zombie. Instead, zombi are people who, as a religious punishment, are drugged, buried alive, then dug out and forced into slavery.
The Hollywood zombie, however, draws more from medieval European stories about the returning dead than from Vodou.
A perfect setting for a ‘zombie’ film
In 28 Years Later, the latest entry in Danny Boyle’s blockbuster horror franchise, the monsters technically aren’t zombies because they aren’t dead. Instead, they are infected by a “rage virus”, accidentally released by a group of animal rights activists in the beginning of the first film.
This third film focuses on events almost three decades after the first film. The British Isles is quarantined, and the young protagonist Spike (Alfie Williams) and his family live in a village on Lindisfarne Island. This island, one of the most important sites in early medieval British Christianity, is isolated and protected by a tidal causeway that links it to the mainland.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Alfie Williams star in the new film, out in Australian cinemas today. Sony Pictures
The film leans heavily on how we imagine the medieval world, with scenes showing silhouetted fletchers at work making arrows, children training with bows, towering ossuaries and various memento mori. There’s also footage from earlier depictions of medieval warfare. And at one point, the characters seek sanctuary in the ruins of Fountains Abbey, in Yorkshire, which was built in 1132.
The medieval locations and imagery of 28 Years Later evoke the long history of revenants, and the returned dead who once roved medieval England.
Early accounts of the medieval dead
In the medieval world, or at least the parts that wrote in Latin, the returning dead were usually called spiritus (“spirit”), but they weren’t limited to the non-corporeal like today’s ghosts are.
Medieval Latin Christians from as early as the 3rd century saw the dead as part of a parallel society that mirrored the world of the living, where each group relied on the other to aid them through the afterlife.
Depiction of the undead from a medieval manuscript. British Library, Yates Thompson MS 13
While some medieval ghosts would warn the living about what awaited sinners in the afterlife, or lead their relatives to treasure, or prophesise the future, some also returned to terrorise the living.
And like the “zombies” affected by the rage virus in 28 Years Later, these revenants could go into a frenzy in the presence of the living.
Thietmar, the Prince-Bishop of Merseburg, Germany, wrote the Chronicon Thietmari (Thietmar’s Chronicle) between 1012 and 1018, and included a number of ghost stories that featured revenants.
Although not all of them framed the dead as terrifying, they certainly didn’t paint them as friendly, either. In one story, a congregation of the dead at a church set the priest upon the altar, before burning him to ashes – intended to be read as a mirror of pagan sacrifice.
These dead were physical beings, capable of seizing a man and sacrificing him in his own church.
A threat to be dealt with
The English monastic historian William of Newburgh (1136–98) wrote revenants were so common in his day that recording them all would be exhausting. According to him, the returned dead were frequently seen in 12th century England.
So, instead of providing a exhausting list, he offered some choice examples which, like most medieval ghost stories, had a good Christian moral attached to them.
William’s revenants mostly killed the people of the towns they lived, returning to the grave between their escapades. But the medieval English had a method for dealing with these monsters; they dug them up, tore out the heart and then burned the body.
Other revenants were dealt with less harshly, William explained. In one case, all it took was the Bishop of Lincoln writing a letter of absolution to stop a dead man returning to his widow’s bed.
These medieval dead were also thought to spread disease – much like those infected with the rage virus – and were capable of physically killing someone.
Depiction of the undead from a medieval manuscript. British Library, Arundel MS 83.
The undead, further north
In medieval Scandinavia and Iceland, the undead draugr were extremely strong, hideous to look at and stunk of decomposition. Some were immune to human weapons and often killed animals near their tombs before building up to kill humans. Like their English counterparts, they also spread disease.
But according to the Eyrbyggja saga, an anonymous 13th or 14th century text written in Iceland, all it took was a type of community court and the threat of legal action to drive off these returned dead.
It’s a method the survivors in 28 Years Later didn’t try.
The dead live on
The first-hand zombie stories that were common during the medieval period started to dwindle in the 16th century with the Protestant Reformation, which focused more on individuals’ behaviours and salvation.
Nonetheless, their influence can still be felt in Catholic ritual practices today, such as in prayers offered for the dead, and the lighting of votive candles.
We still tell ghost stories, and we still worry about things that go bump in the night. And of course, we continue to explore the undead in all its forms on the big screen.
Christopher White does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
A record 54 Indian institutions have been featured in the QS World University Rankings 2026, released on Thursday, with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi emerging as the top-ranked Indian institution nationally.
IIT Delhi climbed from 150th position last year to 123rd this year—its best performance to date in the global rankings. The institute has overtaken IIT Bombay, which was India’s highest-ranked institution in 2025 but slipped from 118th to 129th this year.
IIT Madras recorded one of the biggest jumps, rising 47 places to reach 180th position, up from 227th in 2025.
According to the Ministry of Education, India has seen an “unprecedented rise” in representation, with more universities than ever earning a place in the global rankings. The ministry stated that India is now the fastest-growing G20 country in the QS rankings, recording a 390 per cent increase in the number of ranked institutions over the past decade.
“This five-fold jump—from just 11 institutions in 2014 to 54 in 2026—is a testament to the transformative reforms brought in by the Modi government over the last ten years,” Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said in a post on X. “The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is not just changing our education system; it is revolutionising it.”
This year, eight Indian institutions entered the QS rankings for the first time—the highest number of new entrants from any single country. With this, India now stands as the fourth most represented country in the list, behind the United States, the United Kingdom, and China.
Nearly 48 per cent of Indian institutions already on the list improved their global positions this year, according to QS. Additionally, five Indian universities made it to the global top 100 in terms of employer reputation.
Among other top-ranked Indian institutions are IIT Kharagpur (215th), the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore (219th), and Delhi University (328th).
Private institutions also made their presence felt, with BITS Pilani placed at 668th and OP Jindal Global University in the 851–900 band.
Globally, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) retained the top position for the 14th consecutive year.
In a move aimed at ensuring consumers benefit from recent import duty reductions on edible oils, the Department of Food and Public Distribution (DoFPD) has launched a nationwide inspection drive across major edible oil refining and processing facilities.
Over the past few days, officials inspected key port-based refineries and inland processing units in states including Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat—regions where a significant share of the country’s edible oil processing units are located. The inspections focused on reviewing reductions in Maximum Retail Price (MRP) and Price to Distributor (PTD) of refined oils such as sunflower, soybean, and palmolein.
According to the department, a majority of inspected units have already reduced prices in line with the drop in landed costs of crude edible oils, made possible by recent duty rationalisations. Several processors have also committed to further price cuts in the coming days as lower-cost imports continue to arrive.
The initiative has contributed to stabilising edible oil prices in the market, with early signs indicating that consumers are beginning to see lower prices at retail outlets. The Department acknowledged the proactive support of the industry in implementing price adjustments aligned with government policy.
Earlier this month, the Department held a meeting with major edible oil industry associations and issued advisories urging them to immediately pass on the benefits of duty cuts. Industry stakeholders were asked to submit updated brand-wise MRP sheets on a weekly basis, using a format shared by the Department.
The government reiterated its commitment to transparency in the edible oil supply chain and affirmed that it will continue to monitor price trends closely. Regulatory action will be taken, if necessary, to ensure timely transmission of price benefits to consumers.
Yassine Bounou stopped a penalty kick by Real Madrid’s Federico Valverde in the second minute of second-half stoppage time to allow Al Hilal to earn a 1-1 tie in Club World Cup Group H play in Miami.
Ruben Neves scored on a penalty kick for Al Hilal, a Saudi Arabian team.
Gonzalo Garcia had a goal for Real Madrid.
Bounou went down to his left to stop Valverde’s right-footed penalty kick to keep the score tied.
The match was the Group H opener for both teams.
Real Madrid had a big opportunity to move ahead in the opening minute of the second half.
Arda Guler struck a left-footer that hit the crossbar. Al Hilal couldn’t clear the ball out of the area and Garcia’s close-range header was slapped away by Bounou.
Real Madrid took a 1-0 lead in the 34th minute when Rodrygo slid a pass from the right side to Garcia, who knocked a right-footed shot into the net.
Al Hilal knotted the score in the 41st minute when Neves took a penalty kick and sent it high into the net. The kick was awarded after Real Madrid’s Raul Asencio fouled Al Hilal’s Marcos Leonardo in the box.
Earlier, Al Hilal’s Renan Lodi put the ball in the net in the 19th minute but he was clearly offsides and the goal was nullified.
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BEIJING, June 19 (Xinhua) — Denisovans inhabited vast areas of Asia at least 146,000 years ago, Chinese paleoanthropologists have concluded based on a study of the skull of the so-called Harbin man, an early Denisovan.
Denisovans are an extinct human subspecies or species whose remains were first discovered in 2008 in Denisova Cave in what is now Russia’s Altai Krai. Later, teeth, bone fragments, and an incomplete jaw were found on the Tibetan Plateau, the Penghu Islands, and elsewhere in China, suggesting that Denisovans may have been widespread in Asia.
However, the lack of fossil specimens with complete morphological characteristics and convincing molecular evidence has seriously hampered our understanding of the morphology, distribution, and role of Denisovans in the evolution of ancient humans in East Asia.
A research team led by Fu Qiaomei from the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences conducted research on the well-preserved skull of the so-called Harbin Man, aged 146,000 years. Using molecular paleontology methods, the scientists were able to isolate DNA from the dental calculus of the Harbin Man and find out that he belonged to one of the early groups of Denisovans.
The results of the study were published on Wednesday on the websites of the prestigious international scientific journals Science and Cell.
Recent research provides key insights into the group affiliation of Harbin Man and a more complete picture of the morphology and genetic lineages of Denisovans.
As scientists have acknowledged, many questions related to the Harbin man remain open. For example, did he spread further to the south of modern China, did he interact with other species of people, etc. -0-
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NEW YORK, June 19 (Xinhua) — The United States has imposed sanctions on five Mexico-based leaders of the Cartel of Jalisco New Generation (CJNG) as especially dangerous international terrorists.
In a statement posted on the U.S. State Department website Wednesday, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce blamed the CJNG for trafficking fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine and other illicit drugs into the United States.
The sanctions list includes CJNG leader Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, also known as “El Mencho,” as well as Audi Flores Silva, who controls clandestine laboratories used to produce methamphetamine and other illegal drugs shipped to the United States.
On January 20, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order designating the CJNG as a Foreign Terrorist Organization and Specially Designated Global Terrorist.
In the United States, fentanyl is the leading cause of death and related violence among people aged 18 to 49. –0–
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MEXICO CITY, June 19 (Xinhua) — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Wednesday that she spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump and proposed a broad agreement covering security, immigration and trade.
At a daily press conference at the National Palace, K. Sheinbaum said the conversation took place on Tuesday, after D. Trump interrupted his participation in the G7 summit in Canada due to the crisis in the Middle East.
Given the size of the Mexican community in the United States, she stressed the need to create a formal and comprehensive framework for bilateral cooperation.
“I proposed a general agreement that would cover security, immigration and trade,” she said. “I also emphasized the importance of recognizing Mexicans in the United States, families who have lived there for years and contributed to the country’s economy.”
K. Sheinbaum pointed to progress on border security and immigration, citing a “much more secure” border and a “significant reduction” in the number of migrants crossing the border.
She added that Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard would visit the United States on Friday to discuss outstanding trade issues, while security and immigration issues would be handled through the US State Department.
Calling the phone call with Trump — the seventh since the start of his second presidential term — “good,” K. Sheinbaum said Trump apologized for canceling their meeting at the G7 summit and invited her to Washington for talks. –0–
Taiwan Sugar Corporation (Taisugar) convened its 2025 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting at 10 a.m. today (June 12) at the Tainan Head Office. According to reports presented at the meeting, Taisugar recorded NT$31.435 billion in operating revenue and NT$2.941 billion in operating profit for 2024, exceeding budgeted figures by NT$1.641 billion and NT$1.363 billion, respectively. Taisugar successfully achieved its financial targets and approved a cash dividend of NT$0.9 per share for the fiscal year.
Taisugar stated that in response to changes in the market environment, it continued to refine its business operations and implement goal-oriented management, resulting in steady growth in revenue and profit. In support of the government’s net-zero carbon policy, Taisugar had installed a total of 543.64 MW in solar photovoltaic facilities by the end of 2024. Additional initiatives include forest carbon sink projects, international smallholder carbon farming projects, conversion of factory boilers to natural gas (reducing annual carbon emissions by more than 20,000 tCO2e), and a sugar mill biomass carbon capture and utilization project. Taisugar is also accelerating the modernization of eco-friendly pig farms to advance its low-carbon transformation goals. Moreover, Taisugar continues to make land available to support the development of social housing and long-term care services in line with government policies. Six educational campuses under its administration have been converted into social housing units, addressing the housing needs of youth and underprivileged groups.
Taisugar also reported strong performance over the past year in both sustainability and product and service excellence. The company received numerous honors, including the Taiwan Top 100 Sustainability Exemplary Enterprises Award, the TSAA Sustainability Action Award, the National Enterprise Environmental Protection Silver Award, an award at the Taiwan International Orchid Show, the Eco-Friendly Hotel Certification, the ITI Superior Taste Award-often referred to as the “Michelin Guide of the food industry”-and the Gold Award for Excellence in Occupational Safety and Health Engineering. In terms of innovation, Taisugar received the Agri-Tech Startups Award. In collaboration with the National Kaohsiung. University of Hospitality and Tourism, the company developed terroir-inspired rhum agricole using fresh sugarcane juice . After winning recognition at the World Spirits Competition in both 2023 and 2024, the rum once again shone this year, receiving two Grand Gold Medals at the Vinalies Internationales Competition in France. Taisugar also teamed up with Michelin-starred restaurants to launch curated food and rum pairing events, fully showcasing the achievements of local food and beverage innovation through industry-academia collaboration.
Taisugar stated that these awards are not only a form of recognition but also a source of motivation. Looking ahead, the company will continue to strengthen corporate governance, fulfill its corporate social responsibilities, and stay committed to its sustainable net-zero goals. This year, under the theme of “Safe to Eat, Fun to Explore, and Green Living, ” Taisugar has thoughtfully curated a set of shareholder gifts that are both practical and aligned with sustainability values. The gift set includes one pack each of Taisugar’s “Tang Gan Mi Tian” organic white rice and brown rice (900g per pack), two one-way 50% discount coupons for the Chiayi Suantou Sugar Factory Cultural Park’s vintage narrow-gauge train ride to the Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum, and a reusable canvas tote bag featuring the “Xun Mi Narrow-Gauge Train” as its key visual. This well-rounded and distinctive selection reflects Taisugar’s corporate culture and brand philosophy. With these gifts, shareholders can enjoy premium, safe, and chemical-free organic rice; experience a nostalgic journey on the vintage narrow-gauge train celebrating a century of sugar history and millennia of cultural heritage; and embrace eco-friendly habits by using the canvas tote bag in daily life-collectively supporting a greener and more sustainable lifestyle.
TSC News Contact Person: Chang Mu-Jung Public Relations, Department of Secretariat, TSC Contact Number: 886-6-337-8819 / 886-920-636-951 Email:a63449@taisugar.com.tw
Headline: Build a Prosperous F5.5G All-Optical Network Industry for New Growth in the AI Era
[Shanghai, China, June 18, 2025] During MWC Shanghai 2025, the F5.5G All-Optical Industry Summit was successfully held with the theme of “10 Gbps Broadband and All-Optical Premium Transmission for a Win-Win AI Era.” At the summit, the booming F5.5G industry was a key topic of discussion among the Information and Communication Technology Committee of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT), China Telecom, China Mobile, China Unicom, Maxis of Malaysia, and CTM. In particular, they shared the latest commercial practices of global carriers in 10 Gbps all-optical broadband as well as all-optical premium transmission. Huawei also shed light on its latest innovations in F5.5G all-optical networks from four aspects. These innovations help carriers develop four-in-one high-value packages to provide users with optimal AI application experience.
In recent years, as the industry has come to a consensus and successful pilots emerge, F5.5G all-optical networks have seen accelerated commercial deployment. In optical access, more than 70 carriers worldwide have launched 10 Gbps packages, and the large-scale commercial use of 10 Gbps all-optical broadband has paved the way for new AItoH services. In optical transmission, more than 240 networks, each operating at 400G, have been deployed worldwide. Meanwhile, the industry is exploring the construction of 1 ms latency metro networks for ensuring that end users can quickly access computing power over the cloud, enabling AItoB application innovation. Han Xia, Executive Deputy Director & Secretary-general of Information and Communication Technology Committee of MIIT, China, noted in his opening speech, “Accelerating the upgrade of 10 Gbps all-optical broadband and all-optical premium transmission and the development of the technology industry are of great significance to promote the integration of digital economy and real economy, drive information consumption and effective investment, and improve people’s livelihood and well-being.”
Deep cloud-intelligence-network-device collaboration drives new growth in the AI era
With AI poised to become the core driving force of the global digital economy and reshape life and production, global carriers are also actively embracing AI. In particular, frontrunners are transforming from connection service providers to connection + computing + application service providers. When expanding intelligent services based on their connectivity advantages, carriers also face challenges such as insufficient application ecosystems, non-unified terminal interconnection ecosystems, and lack of differentiated network assurance.
Li Peng, Huawei’s Senior Vice President and President of ICT Sales & Service, delivering a speech
Li Peng, Huawei’s Senior Vice President and President of ICT Sales & Service said in his speech, “Homes and enterprises will become the most valuable scenarios in carriers’ AI strategic transformation. Huawei hopes to work with the industry to promote the development of F5.5G all-optical networks, support deep cloud-intelligence-network-device collaboration, and drive the application of AI to households and industries, achieving win-win growth in the AI era.”
Continuous Innovation of AI-Centric F5.5G All-Optical Networks Stimulates New Growth of Home Broadband Services in the AI Era
In the AI era, the key to the growth of carriers’ home broadband services is to provide end users with new values and sense of worthiness. Bob Chen, President of Huawei Optical Business Product Line, shared Huawei’s latest innovations in F5.5G all-optical networks from four dimensions. He pointed out that, “To fully improve the sense of worthiness for home broadband users, and make bandwidth upgrades visible, differentiated experience assurance sensible, new home devices attainable, and new services more popular, Huawei has continuously innovated to help carriers build four-in-one high-value packages and provide users with ultimate AI application experiences.”
Bob Chen, President of Huawei Optical Business Product Line, delivering a keynote speech
Huawei’s solution is fully upgraded in bandwidth upgrade, differentiated experience, new terminals, and rich home applications. The innovative 50G PON solution supports upgrade to ultra-gigabit and 10 Gigabit. Besides, Huawei’ solution improves the end-to-end network capabilities to provide high-value users with differentiated experience assurance. In addition, Huawei’s new terminal — AI home hub — as a smart home hub for users and offers rich intelligent applications based on home AI interaction entry. Meanwhile, Huawei and carriers are jointly exploring the construction of 1 ms latency all-optical metro networks, allowing users to access cloud computing resources and AI applications through deterministic low-latency networks.
MWC Shanghai 2025 will be held from June 18 to June 20 in Shanghai, China. During the event, Huawei will showcase its latest products and solutions in Hall N1 of the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC).
The commercial adoption of 5G-Advanced is accelerating in 2025. Huawei collaborates with global carriers, industry experts, and opinion leaders to explore how innovations in AI can be used to reshape telecom services, infrastructure, and operations to generate new revenue sources and accelerate the transition towards an intelligent world.
For more information, please visit: https://carrier.huawei.com/en/events/mwcs2025
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex is back in the news this week in a podcast discussing her viral “baby mama” video.
The video was made four years ago when she gave birth to daughter Lilibet, but only released recently. It shows the duchess in hospital, heavily pregnant, dancing and twerking to bring on labour. Her husband, Prince Harry, dances too.
Both of our children were a week past their due dates […] so when spicy food, all that walking, and acupuncture didn’t work – there was only one thing left to do!
So does the Duchess of Sussex have a point? Can dancing really bring on labour?
First, how about dancing during pregnancy?
Exercise is recommended during pregnancy, and while some higher-impact exercises may need to be moderated, it carries minimal risk for healthy women and their babies. In fact, evidence shows regular exercise during pregnancy is associated with a variety of benefits.
Exercise can lead to a lower risk of gestational diabetes, caesarean section, the use of forceps and vacuum during birth and perinatal mental health problems, as well as quicker postpartum recovery.
While pregnant women might more often gravitate towards a brisk walk, some laps in the pool, or a group exercise class, dancing is a good option too. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has even listed dance as one of the forms of exercise found to be safe and beneficial during pregnancy.
The movements of dance involve the hips and pelvic area (especially twerking) which may help the baby get into a more optimal position and tone the pelvic floor, though the evidence for this is lacking.
Choose any form of dancing you like – even belly dancing. In a small qualitative study with two pregnant women, belly dancing was found to be joyful and empowering, boosting feelings of wellbeing.
You can dance any time during pregnancy but you may need to adapt your dance moves as the pregnancy advances and your growing belly gets in the way.
If you have risk factors such as bleeding it’s best to be cautious and discuss any planned dancing with your health-care provider.
Exercise is recommended during pregnancy – so why not try dancing? sandsun/Shutterstock
What about dancing to induce labour, and during labour?
Meghan is not the first woman to report dancing to induce their labour, but this is all anecdotal. There’s no scientific evidence to show dancing is an effective way to bring on labour.
There is perhaps slightly more evidence suggesting benefits once labour has started.
Many women seek non-pharmacological options (not involving medications) during labour. Especially early in labour, dancing may decrease the intensity of pain and lead women to feel more satisfied and in control of their labour.
In one study, 60 women were randomly allocated to either dance during labour, or not. The dancing group had significantly lower pain scores and higher satisfaction than the control group.
And again, music can lower levels of pain in early labour. So combining relaxing music with some movement could be a good thing.
Dancing to your comfort levels during labour could be helpful due to the combination of pelvic movements, being upright, moving the body rhythmically and changing the position of the body frequently.
Being upright and moving could also help transfer some pressure from the baby’s head onto the cervix, which can stimulate prostaglandin, a key chemical involved in progressing labour.
It’s been suggested dancing during labour could help get the baby into a better position for delivery and therefore help labour to proceed more smoothly and quickly. But ultimately we don’t have reliable evidence to substantiate these hypotheses.
So, did Meghan induce her labour with dance?
It’s unclear if dancing helped to induce the duchess’ labour as she was in hospital and may have later had a medical or surgical induction.
Labour can be medically induced with hormones, by using a balloon-shaped catheter placed in the woman’s cervix to open it up, or by breaking the bag of water around the baby.
Alternatively, Meghan’s labour may have eventually begun naturally without her dancing having played a role if she chose to wait another few days.
However, the joy on her face and connection and support of her husband Prince Harry is a good way to increase oxytocin, a hormone that stimulates contractions. This could have helped too.
Meghan may have been on the right track, but we need more research before we can confidently recommend dancing to bring on or during labour.
In the meantime, while there’s no evidence to show dancing is effective for inducing labour, it’s highly unlikely to have any downsides – and it may contribute to a more positive childbirth experience. So, if you feel inclined, I say dance away.
Hannah Dahlen receives funding from the Australian Research Council and the National Health and Medical Research Council.
The history of the dead – or, more precisely, the history of the living’s fascination with the dead – is an intriguing one.
As a researcher of the supernatural, I’m often pulled aside at conferences or at the school gate, and told in furtive whispers about people’s encounters with the dead.
The dead haunt our imagination in a number of different forms, whether as “cold spots”, or the walking dead popularised in zombie franchises such as 28 Days Later.
The franchise’s latest release, 28 Years Later, brings back the Hollywood zombie in all its glory – but these archetypal creatures have a much wider and varied history.
Zombis, revenants and the returning dead
A zombie is typically a reanimated corpse: a category of the returning dead. Scholars refer to them as “revenants”, and continue to argue over their exact characteristics.
In the Haitian Vodou religion, the zombi is not the same as the Hollywood zombie. Instead, zombi are people who, as a religious punishment, are drugged, buried alive, then dug out and forced into slavery.
The Hollywood zombie, however, draws more from medieval European stories about the returning dead than from Vodou.
A perfect setting for a ‘zombie’ film
In 28 Years Later, the latest entry in Danny Boyle’s blockbuster horror franchise, the monsters technically aren’t zombies because they aren’t dead. Instead, they are infected by a “rage virus”, accidentally released by a group of animal rights activists in the beginning of the first film.
This third film focuses on events almost three decades after the first film. The British Isles is quarantined, and the young protagonist Spike (Alfie Williams) and his family live in a village on Lindisfarne Island. This island, one of the most important sites in early medieval British Christianity, is isolated and protected by a tidal causeway that links it to the mainland.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Alfie Williams star in the new film, out in Australian cinemas today. Sony Pictures
The film leans heavily on how we imagine the medieval world, with scenes showing silhouetted fletchers at work making arrows, children training with bows, towering ossuaries and various memento mori. There’s also footage from earlier depictions of medieval warfare. And at one point, the characters seek sanctuary in the ruins of Fountains Abbey, in Yorkshire, which was built in 1132.
The medieval locations and imagery of 28 Years Later evoke the long history of revenants, and the returned dead who once roved medieval England.
Early accounts of the medieval dead
In the medieval world, or at least the parts that wrote in Latin, the returning dead were usually called spiritus (“spirit”), but they weren’t limited to the non-corporeal like today’s ghosts are.
Medieval Latin Christians from as early as the 3rd century saw the dead as part of a parallel society that mirrored the world of the living, where each group relied on the other to aid them through the afterlife.
Depiction of the undead from a medieval manuscript. British Library, Yates Thompson MS 13
While some medieval ghosts would warn the living about what awaited sinners in the afterlife, or lead their relatives to treasure, or prophesise the future, some also returned to terrorise the living.
And like the “zombies” affected by the rage virus in 28 Years Later, these revenants could go into a frenzy in the presence of the living.
Thietmar, the Prince-Bishop of Merseburg, Germany, wrote the Chronicon Thietmari (Thietmar’s Chronicle) between 1012 and 1018, and included a number of ghost stories that featured revenants.
Although not all of them framed the dead as terrifying, they certainly didn’t paint them as friendly, either. In one story, a congregation of the dead at a church set the priest upon the altar, before burning him to ashes – intended to be read as a mirror of pagan sacrifice.
These dead were physical beings, capable of seizing a man and sacrificing him in his own church.
A threat to be dealt with
The English monastic historian William of Newburgh (1136–98) wrote revenants were so common in his day that recording them all would be exhausting. According to him, the returned dead were frequently seen in 12th century England.
So, instead of providing a exhausting list, he offered some choice examples which, like most medieval ghost stories, had a good Christian moral attached to them.
William’s revenants mostly killed the people of the towns they lived, returning to the grave between their escapades. But the medieval English had a method for dealing with these monsters; they dug them up, tore out the heart and then burned the body.
Other revenants were dealt with less harshly, William explained. In one case, all it took was the Bishop of Lincoln writing a letter of absolution to stop a dead man returning to his widow’s bed.
These medieval dead were also thought to spread disease – much like those infected with the rage virus – and were capable of physically killing someone.
Depiction of the undead from a medieval manuscript. British Library, Arundel MS 83.
The undead, further north
In medieval Scandinavia and Iceland, the undead draugr were extremely strong, hideous to look at and stunk of decomposition. Some were immune to human weapons and often killed animals near their tombs before building up to kill humans. Like their English counterparts, they also spread disease.
But according to the Eyrbyggja saga, an anonymous 13th or 14th century text written in Iceland, all it took was a type of community court and the threat of legal action to drive off these returned dead.
It’s a method the survivors in 28 Years Later didn’t try.
The dead live on
The first-hand zombie stories that were common during the medieval period started to dwindle in the 16th century with the Protestant Reformation, which focused more on individuals’ behaviours and salvation.
Nonetheless, their influence can still be felt in Catholic ritual practices today, such as in prayers offered for the dead, and the lighting of votive candles.
We still tell ghost stories, and we still worry about things that go bump in the night. And of course, we continue to explore the undead in all its forms on the big screen.
Christopher White does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
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On June 18, at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, the State University of Management and the Fatherland Defenders Foundation signed a cooperation agreement.
The document was signed by the rector of the State University of Management Vladimir Stroyev and the State Secretary – Deputy Minister of Defense of Russia, Chairperson of the “Defenders of the Fatherland” Foundation Anna Tsivileva.
Within the framework of the agreement, representatives of both organizations will prepare basic and additional educational programs and outreach activities for veterans of the special military operation and their family members, including those aimed at promoting employment and professional reintegration, and will also hold joint scientific and practical conferences, seminars, and round tables.
The rector of the State University of Management reminded that the university regularly collects and sends humanitarian aid, holds meetings with participants in military operations and events for the families of defenders.
“The tasks of universities include, in addition to education, the upbringing of young people. And the State University of Management is at the forefront of solving this problem. Thus, during this time, students and employees have made and sent to the SVO zone thousands of dry showers, trench candles, survival bracelets and camouflage nets, and are also purchasing other necessary things and household items. Members of the All-Russian Student Rescue Corps, the Moscow branch of which is based on the territory of the State University of Management, help eliminate the consequences of terrorist attacks in the border regions, restore the infrastructure of new entities,” Vladimir Stroyev emphasized.
Anna Tsivileva noted that the signed agreement will expand the capabilities of the Fatherland Defenders Foundation in one of the priority areas of work on training, retraining and further employment of veterans of the SVO.
“We help heroes undergo professional training and retraining at universities and institutions of secondary vocational education. Almost 5,000 defenders are already studying with our partners – the country’s leading educational organizations. As part of cooperation with the State University of Management, we will provide heroes with another opportunity to master new professions. It is important that after returning from a special operation they can work, be useful to their family and the state,” said Anna Tsivileva.
Let us recall that at the beginning of June, another humanitarian aid was transferred to the area of the special military operation as part of the “GUU-SVOim” campaign, and in February of this year, VSKS specialists held master classes for children of SVO veterans at the GUU.
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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Hank Johnson (GA-04)
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced today that Jay Owens, a senior at Georgia Connections Academy in Duluth, Georgia, has been selected as the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Georgia’s 4th Congressional District.
Jay’s digital artwork, titled: “The Sweetest Condition,” was created using Clip Studio Paint on a Wacom Intuos tablet. The piece portrays a vampire sitting alone on a church bench, mysteriously drawn to the sanctuary by the light streaming through stained glass windows. The work’s moody tone and poetic composition explores themes of redemption, faith, and inner conflict.
“This year’s competition featured an incredible display of talent from across the district,” said Congressman Johnson. “Jay’s submission stood out for its emotional depth, technical skill, and originality. I’m proud to showcase his work on behalf of Georgia’s 4th District.”
Congressman Johnson hosted Jay in Washington, D.C. on June 11th for the 2025 Congressional Art Competition Winners’ Celebration. Jay’s artwork will hang in the Cannon House Office Building tunnel of the U.S. Capitol for one year, alongside winning entries from across the nation.
This year, four schools from Georgia’s 4th District participated in the competition, submitting more than 30 works of art for consideration. The entries ranged from traditional painting and drawing to digital media, showcasing the vibrant creativity of the district’s young artists.
Hosted annually by the Congressional Institute, the Congressional Art Competition provides high school students across the country with the opportunity to showcase their artistic talents and connect with their representatives in Congress.
For more information on the Congressional Art Competition, visit https://hankjohnson.house.gov/artcompetition
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
Hussain Al Hammadi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) ambassador to China, officiated the opening of the UAE National Pavilion on June 18 at the 31st Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF), emphasizing his country’s commitment to deepening cultural relations with China.
Senior officials from both nations, including UAE Deputy Minister of Culture Mubarak Al Nakhi, were in attendance at the event, which runs from June 18-22 at the China National Convention Center in Beijing. The UAE’s participation is organized by the UAE Embassy in China, with involvement from the UAE Ministry of Culture.
Hussain Al Hammadi, UAE ambassador to China (third from right), and Mubarak Al Nakhi, UAE deputy minister of culture (third from left), along with senior officials, inaugurate the UAE National Pavilion at the 31st BIBF, Beijing, June 18, 2025. [Photo Provided to China.org.cn]
Hussain Al Hammadi described the fair as a leading global platform that unites key players in international publishing and cultural fields. He noted that this provides opportunities for Emirati cultural institutions to promote their activities and projects, and to solidify effective cooperation with major global cultural and academic institutions.
Al Hammadi stated that the UAE’s participation in the book fair represents a wonderful opportunity to strengthen the deep historical and cultural ties between the UAE and China. He mentioned that through the national pavilion, the UAE hopes to comprehensively showcase its cultural landscape, presenting the nation’s contributions in literature, art, heritage and innovation.
He added that culture serves as a bridge for communication and understanding, and that books are powerful tools for conveying values and knowledge. He expressed hope that through this participation, cultural relations between the two countries would be deepened, unlocking new prospects for cooperation in publishing, education and the arts. He also expressed appreciation for the opportunity to present Emirati culture to Chinese friends and looked forward to enhancing cultural ties between the peoples of the two countries through this significant event.
Attendees visit the UAE National Pavilion at the BIBF, Beijing, June 18, 2025. [Photo Provided to China.org.cn]
The pavilion will host a range of dynamic activities, including professional seminars, bilateral meetings, guided tours and the signing of cooperation agreements aligned with the UAE’s vision for cultural openness. Notably, cultural activities include 16 cultural symposiums, exhibitions of Arabic calligraphy and artworks, and joint conferences to facilitate China-UAE cultural collaboration.
A special Chinese-Arab archives section has also been set up in the pavilion, focusing on significant milestones in the history of relations between the two sides, along with book promotion events attended by renowned Emirati authors.
The BIBF is one of the most influential book fairs globally, attracting over 2,600 exhibitors from more than 100 countries and regions each year. The fair also hosts several concurrent activities, including the China Book Award Ceremony and various professional forums and events.
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
Over the waters off east China’s Shandong Province, a rocket blasts upward, streaking a brilliant trail through the sky.
The launch, carried out by Chinese aerospace company Galactic Energy, successfully delivered four satellites into orbit, marking the firm’s fifth consecutive successful sea-based launch.
Taking place on May 19, the mission is a prime example of how China’s commercial space industry is accelerating onto the fast track of development.
From coastal launch pads to orbital deployment, activities among a new generation of private Chinese aerospace enterprises are redefining the country’s access to space, marked by greater frequency, precision and innovation.
Building on this momentum, China’s commercial space sector is now entering an era of rapid development, driven by technological breakthroughs, expanding launch capabilities and the accelerated construction of space-based infrastructure.
Rockets, satellites and launch sites form the three essential pillars of the commercial space industry. With China’s first launch facility dedicated to commercial missions becoming operational last year, the final piece of the country’s commercial space ecosystem is now in place, paving the way for fully integrated development.
In 2025, several reusable rockets are scheduled to make their maiden flights in China. On the satellite front, large-scale constellations such as the Spacesail Constellation — a commercial Chinese low-orbit satellite network — continue to launch, while demand for small satellites is experiencing explosive growth.
According to projections, the scale of China’s commercial space market is expected to exceed 2.5 trillion yuan (about 348 billion U.S. dollars) this year.
“Space is a vital resource waiting to be explored, and we are very optimistic about the commercial space sector,” said Xia Dongkun, executive president of Galactic Energy.
In 2024, the commercial space sector was listed in the country’s government work report as a “new engine of economic growth.” Cities such as Beijing and Shanghai soon followed the report with dedicated support policies and action plans, accelerating their investment in the commercial aerospace sector.
In the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, also known as Beijing E-Town, more than 160 aerospace enterprises have formed a still-growing cluster, with companies engaged in full-rocket development accounting for 75 percent of the national total.
As China’s commercial aerospace ecosystem continues to evolve, collaboration between market forces and supportive government policies is laying a solid foundation for sustained growth.
To date, the number of commercial space companies in China has surged to over 500, with the number of satellites in orbit continuing to rise steadily.
With the development of low-orbit satellite internet, some commercial satellite companies are moving toward mass production and cost-efficient manufacturing.
At the satellite superfactory of Geespace in the city of Taizhou, east China’s Zhejiang Province, an intelligent network system coordinates every stage of design, R&D, production, testing and operations.
After undergoing more than 60 assembly procedures, a complete satellite is assembled, reducing the manufacturing cycle to just 28 days. Production speeds have increased 10-fold, and manufacturing costs have dropped significantly.
“In satellite manufacturing, the advantages of commercial aerospace companies in low-cost, mass production are becoming increasingly evident,” said Zhang Shijie, chief scientist at space firm GalaxySpace.
“The industry is shifting from small-batch, customized development to scaled production. The ability to build satellites like assembling computers is no longer a vision; it has become a reality,” Zhang added.
From sea to space, China’s commercial rockets are not only breaking through the atmosphere, they’re also propelling a new era of innovation and industrial transformation.
In a significant move following the tragic crash of an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has released new draft rules aimed at tightening control over physical structures that could pose risks to aircraft safety.
Titled ‘Aircraft (Demolition of Obstructions) Rules, 2025’, the draft regulations will come into effect upon their publication in the Official Gazette. The rules are designed to empower authorities to take prompt and decisive action against buildings, trees, and other structures that exceed permissible height limits in designated aerodrome zones.
The initiative is being seen as a proactive step to enhance aviation safety and prevent future accidents caused by obstructions in aircraft flight paths.
Under the proposed rules, any structure exceeding the height restrictions around notified aerodromes will be served a notice by the officer-in-charge. Property owners will be required to submit key details — including site plans, ownership documents, and structural dimensions — within 60 days of receiving the notice.
Failure to comply may result in enforcement action, including the demolition or trimming of the structure.
If the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) or an authorised officer determines the structure to be in violation, a formal order may be issued mandating height reduction or demolition. Property owners will be given up to 60 days to comply, with the possibility of a one-time extension of an additional 60 days, subject to valid justification.
The draft also grants officials the authority to conduct physical site inspections during daylight hours after informing the property owner. If the owner refuses to cooperate, the officer may proceed based on available information and escalate the matter to the DGCA.
Appeals and Compensation
The draft rules outline a two-tier appeals process, allowing affected property owners to challenge demolition or trimming orders by filing an appeal with the First or Second Appellate Officer. Appeals must include the prescribed form, relevant documents, and a fee of Rs 1,000.
Importantly, the rules state that only those who comply with official orders will be eligible for compensation under Section 22 of the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024. Structures erected in violation of the rules after the notification date will not qualify for any compensation.
The Ministry has invited public objections and suggestions within 20 days of the draft’s publication.
The regulations follow the June 12 crash of an Air India Dreamliner, which was en route from Ahmedabad to London’s Gatwick Airport. Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft slammed into the B.J. Medical College Hostel and burst into flames, killing 241 of the 242 people on board and several others on the ground.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended his greetings to Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on the occasion of his 55th birthday.
“Birthday greetings to the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Shri Rahul Gandhi. May he be blessed with a long and healthy life,” the Prime Minister wrote on X.
Rahul Gandhi, born on June 19, 1970, at Delhi’s Holy Family Hospital, is the elder son of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi. He belongs to a distinguished political lineage that includes India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, and former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
Union Ministers Rajnath Singh and Nitin Gadkari also conveyed their wishes on social media. “Greetings to the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Shri Rahul Gandhi on his birthday. May he be blessed with good health and a long life,” Defence Minister Rajnath Singh posted.
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, said: “Extending my heartfelt birthday wishes to the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha and Lok Sabha MP from Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh Shri Rahul Gandhi ji. May this occasion bring joy, and the year ahead be filled with health and prosperity.”
To mark the occasion, the Indian Youth Congress (IYC) is organising a large-scale job fair at Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi. The event, coinciding with Gandhi’s birthday, is expected to host over 100 companies and multinational corporations, offering more than 5,000 job opportunities across various sectors.
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The selection of residents for new clusters of the scientific and technological valley of Moscow State University “Vorobyovy Gory” has begun. This was reported in its telegram channel Sergei Sobyanin.
“We continue to form a world-class innovative infrastructure in the capital. The flagship cluster opened in 2023
“Lomonosov”, where 76 technology companies are currently operating. On the territory of the Moscow State University Scientific and Technical Center “Vorobyovy Gory,” the city will build two more clusters with a total area of over 100 thousand square meters,” the Moscow Mayor wrote.
Source: Sergei Sobyanin’s Telegram channel @mos_sobyanin
Now Moscow Innovation Cluster begins the selection of future residents. Companies engaged in high-tech projects in priority areas for the country can apply for placement. The significance for the Russian economy will also be assessed, including the contribution to the development of the capital’s technology sector. Preference will be given to teams that actively invest in research and development and collaborate with universities.
Residents will receive a special legal regime, tax benefits and access to the research and educational base of the Lomonosov Moscow State University.
Applications are accepted on the platform I. Moskov.
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The summer season of the project has begun in the capital “Moscow Longevity”. This year, a rich outdoor program was prepared for the participants. It included daily exercise at various city sites, excursion boat trips, paddle boarding and kayaking classes, and other events. This was reported by Anastasia Rakova, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Social Development.
“The Moscow Longevity project is constantly growing and updating so that older city residents have even more opportunities to continue leading an active lifestyle, communicate and get vivid impressions. Summer in the capital is the perfect time to try something new. This year, for the first time, we opened excursion walks on the Moscow Longevity motor ship, which can carry up to 750 people daily. Passengers on the motor ship will see the historical sights of Moscow from an unusual angle, learn interesting facts about the city’s architecture and its rich history. The route of the walks covers the main iconic places of the capital: the Kremlin, St. Basil’s Cathedral, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Sparrow Hills and others. Of course, traditional popular activities will also be available to project participants: Nordic walking, dancing, walking tours, paddle boarding and kayaking classes and much more,” said Anastasia Rakova.
Start your day with health benefits
“Longevity Charging” will be held for the third year in a row. This season, new sites will appear so that each participant can choose a convenient address and start the morning with a useful workout.
Twice a day, senior citizens will be given training on the central streets, squares and parks. “Longevity exercises” from 09:30 to 10:30 will help to invigorate them in the morning. In the evening, from 18:00 to 19:00, participants will be invited to training in breathing exercises that relieve fatigue and stress.
The sites will be changed weekly. Thus, in June, Muscovites of the “silver” age will be able to play sports on the square in front of the Bolshoi Theater, near the monument to Nadezhda Krupskaya on Sretensky Boulevard and near the monument to Vladimir Mayakovsky on Triumfalnaya Square.
Not only the project’s coaches will conduct morning exercises, but also famous athletes – Olympic champions, as well as popular artists. At sports meetings all summer you can see the branded healthy lifestyle mobile of “Moscow Longevity”. The schedule of classes and the list of places where they will be held are published onwebsite project, you can also register there.
In addition, “Longevity Exercises” will be held in parks, sports grounds and squares in all districts of Moscow. The program will include not only sports activities, but also dancing, stretching, joint and breathing exercises. Available groups in each district will be announced at any Moscow longevity center.
The color of the summer season will be white, so the trainers recommend that participants come to the exercises in appropriate T-shirts.
Boat trips and dancing
This year, for the first time, participants of Moscow Longevity will be offered to visit sightseeing tours on a motor ship. Three sessions are planned to be held daily. You can ride along the Moscow River on weekdays, it will take about two hours.
The ships depart from the Crimean Bridge pier. You can choose a convenient date, time and register in advance on the website project.
For the second year in a row, SUP and kayaking classes have been opened as part of Moscow Longevity. In addition, new types of water sports will be added this summer. In addition, participants will be able to enjoy Nordic walking training, walking tours, dancing and an extensive program of the project “Summer in Moscow” with sports and intellectual competitions.
“Moscow Longevity” is the largest health, educational and cultural project for senior Muscovites. Participants are offered classes with professional teachers at more than 1.3 thousand organizations. There are also over 140 comfortable Moscow Longevity Centers in almost every district of the capital.
“Moscow Longevity” is implemented within the framework of the regional project “Older Generation” of the national project “Family” to increase the period of active longevity and healthy life expectancy in the capital.
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Large-scale festival “Youth Point” continues in the center of the capital – on Bolotnaya Square. It has become a platform for dialogue, where history intertwines with modernity, and young residents and visitors of the city communicate with heroes of the past and present.
Every Friday the festival will host patriotic events: meetings with participants of the special military operation (SVO), historical film screenings, master classes, and intellectual games.
The most popular among young people are dialogues with heroes. These are meetings where SVO participants share their thoughts with the guys in an informal setting and answer their questions.
You can view the detailed program of events and register at portal “Youth of Moscow”.
“Dialogues with heroes are not just communication with people who have accomplished heroic deeds, it is a unique opportunity for young people to hear real stories, get inspired and learn to respect the values that have made our country strong. We are sure that such meetings form not only patriotism, but also the personal development of participants, awakening in them the desire to act and not be afraid to take responsibility for the future,” said Margarita Savinkina, head of the “Youth of Moscow” project.
Games, workshops and film screenings
For those who want to test their knowledge, the organizers have prepared historical quizzes and interactive games. Young people will be able to immerse themselves in the events of the Great Patriotic War, look through archival documents and try themselves in the role of codebreakers.
The key events at Bolotnaya Square will be master classes by SVO participants on developing practical skills. Young Muscovites will be able to learn, for example, the operating principles of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The class will include a theoretical part, during which combat veteran and director of the Vershina military-patriotic education center Ivan Bondyukov will talk about the types of UAVs and their use in various areas. After that, the children will consolidate their acquired knowledge in practice.
At the cartography master class, you will learn how to correctly read topographic maps, determine the coordinates of the area, latitude and longitude, and will be told where they are used and what significance they have in the era of digitalization.
During the lesson with Ekaterina Zubakova, head of the medical service, commander of the medical platoon, the participants will learn first aid techniques in various situations. Under the guidance of an experienced instructor, they will practice applying a tourniquet and pressure bandages, performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other necessary actions. In addition, they will demonstrate the equipment of rescuers and military personnel. The children will be able to try on some items of equipment and learn about their functions and use in various situations.
To support a healthy lifestyle and physical fitness, a series of training sessions with heroes will be held in the open air. SVO fighters will share their sports experience with the youth of Moscow, demonstrate effective exercises for developing strength and endurance.
“Conducting master classes on practical skills is an important component of such meetings. Each skill mastered by participants in these classes can become vital. Our task is to inspire the younger generation not only to learn, but also to take actions that will help create a better future for our country,” said Yegor Stativka, head of the City of Heroes direction of the Youth of Moscow project.
In addition, the youth of Moscow together with the Foundation for the Memory of the Victory Commanders prepared the film “Comrades in Destiny”. During the screening, residents and guests of the capital will be able to get acquainted with the living history, family archives and biographies of the commanders of the Great Patriotic War. Children and grandchildren of those who played a huge role in the victory over the German invaders will share their memories and show personal belongings of the heroes.
You can find out more about the opportunities for young Muscovites on the portal “Youth of Moscow” and on the project pages in social networks.
Moscow is a city of youth. The capital offers wide opportunities for its development, creative self-expression, comfortable life and interesting leisure. The city has a developed infrastructure, thousands of events of different scale and focus are held.
In honor of Youth Day, thematic events will be held at more than 250 city venues. As Sergei Sobyanin reported earlier, flagship event will be a festival that will take place on June 28 and 29 at Bolotnaya Square.
You can find more detailed information and a map with all city events on the portal “Youth of Moscow”.
Project “Summer in Moscow” — the main event of the season. It unites the most vibrant events of the capital. Every day in all districts of the city there are charity, cultural and sports programs, most of which are free. The Summer in Moscow project is being held for the second time, and the new season will be more eventful: new, original and colorful festivals and events will be added to the traditional ones.
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In the run-up to the Day of Remembrance and Sorrow, specialists from the city’s municipal services complex will carry out preventive maintenance of the Eternal Flame. This was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Housing and Public Utilities and Improvement Petr Biryukov.
“On Thursday, June 19, maintenance work will be carried out on the Eternal Flame at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the Alexander Garden. This is a very important and highly complex job, so the most experienced specialists in the capital’s gas industry are involved in its implementation,” said Pyotr Biryukov.
The maintenance takes about 40 minutes. During the work, the flame is transferred using a special torch to a temporary burner – an exact miniature copy of the main one.
The specialists will lift the star of the memorial complex and move it to the side, after which they will replace the igniters, which are constantly under voltage, and check the operability of all systems. The memorial is equipped with a triple backup system, so rain, snow or wind cannot extinguish the flame.
The Eternal Flame has not gone out for 58 years. It was lit on May 8, 1967. It is under the 24-hour control of Mosgaz employees. Specialists conduct scheduled inspections daily and technical maintenance once a month. Additional preventive maintenance is provided before Defender of the Fatherland Day and Victory Day.
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The capital will host a celebration on June 21 International Day of Yoga as part of the Summer in Moscow project. Joint practices, creative workshops and an introduction to Indian culture will be organized for city residents and tourists at the site near the Michurinsky Garden at VDNKh.
From 09:00 to 19:00, guests will enjoy a rich program that will begin with a welcome from the Ambassador of India to Russia Vinay Kumar. Participation is free, but pre-registration is required at digital tourism service Ruspass.
Open-air classes will be held by about fifty masters. Those interested will get acquainted with various exercise complexes: yoga for joint health and recovery from injuries, for young mothers and stress relief. TV presenter Nikolai Drozdov will talk about the benefits of such classes for longevity, and Australian singer Peruqua, who practices vocal yoga, will perform musical compositions.
The event is organized by the Government of Moscow and the Embassy of the Republic of India.
Project “Summer in Moscow”— the main event of the season. It brings together the most vibrant events of the capital. Every day, charity, cultural and sports events are held in all districts of the city, most of which are free. The Summer in Moscow project is being held for the second time, and the new season will be more eventful: new, original and colorful festivals and events will be added to the traditional ones.
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The Moscow government will present the key achievements of the Complex of Urban Development Policy and Construction of the capital at the XXVIII St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). This was announced by Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction Vladimir Efimov.
“The capital continues to develop confidently, and at SPIEF we will show how ambitious city projects are being implemented. Visitors will be able to study in detail the models of key construction projects, for example, the territory of “Big City”, where over 260 thousand jobs will be created by 2040, as well as Mnevnikovskaya Poima – a modern developing area, where about three million square meters of housing and social facilities will appear, as well as one of the largest sports clusters in Moscow. For studying detailed information, the stand offers an interactive viewing mode,” said Vladimir Efimov.
The Moscow Government stand will become a journey into the present and future of the metropolis. Forum guests will learn about the capital’s successes in urban development and see how the city is being transformed – from the creation of new points of economic growth to large-scale redevelopment of territories.
Modern technologies will allow you to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the construction sites. Visitors will be able to learn about Moscow’s iconic sites, explore new centers of economic activity, and virtually visit the Alexander Ovechkin International Hockey Academy and the Zvenigorodskaya metro station.
“Our stand is not just a presentation, but an opportunity to show how Moscow creates a comfortable environment for life. We will present both current projects and long-term plans for the development of the city. You can visit the Moscow Government stand on all days of the forum, from June 18 to 21 inclusive,” said the Minister of the Moscow Government, Head of the Department of Urban Development Policy of the capital
SPIEF 2025 will become a platform where Moscow will demonstrate how it combines modern technologies, sustainable development and the preservation of the unique appearance of the capital.
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In the Moskvorechye-Saburovo district in the south of the capital, a modern residential building will appear under the renovation program. This was reported by Juliana Knyazhevskaya, Chairman of the Committee for Architecture and Urban Development of the City of Moscow (Moskomarkhitektura).
“Moskomarkhitektura has issued an urban development plan for a land plot of 1.06 hectares at the address: Kashirskoye Shosse, vozdeistvie 66-72. The maximum area of the house is 37.3 thousand square meters. It will appear in a formed urban environment – not far from existing social facilities and convenient transport routes,” noted Yuliana Knyazhevskaya.
The first floor of the building is intended to be non-residential. Shops and other retail facilities, as well as service sector enterprises, will be able to open here.
The area around the house will be improved: recreation areas, children’s and sports grounds will be equipped. This will create a comfortable urban environment for both new residents and all local residents.
The urban development plan of a land plot is one of the fundamental documents required for the construction of objects. It contains detailed information about what can be built on the plot, what maximum parameters are permissible for a particular building.
Earlier, Sergei Sobyanin said that the renovation program had also included 131 sites for the construction of houses.
The renovation program was approved in August 2017. It concerns about a million Muscovites and provides for the resettlement of 5,176 houses. Sergei Sobyanin ordered to increase the pace of implementation of the program in twice.
Moscow is one of the leaders among regions in terms of construction volumes. High rates of housing construction correspond to the goals and initiatives of the national project “Infrastructure for life”.
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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn)
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Congresswoman Betty McCollum, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, announced on Wednesday that she is co-sponsoring a war powers resolution introduced by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) aimed at prohibiting U.S. military involvement in Iran without Congressional authorization.
“I am deeply concerned by President Trump’s escalatory rhetoric. The United States is not at war with Iran. Any offensive military action taken by the U.S. must receive a vote in Congress,” said Congresswoman McCollum.
The text of the Massie-Khanna Iran War Powers Resolution is availablehere.
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) Board has given the green light for the Ōtaki to north of Levin (Ō2NL) highway to proceed to construction, marking a significant milestone towards a safer, more resilient and efficient transport connection for the fast-growing Horowhenua and Greater Wellington region.
At its meeting earlier this afternoon, the NZTA Board confirmed additional funding to ensure that the project will progress, including some features from the originally consented concept design.
NZTA Chief Executive Brett Gliddon says the new Ō2NL highway is a key project for the region, and a priority in the Government Policy Statement on land transport, as part of the Roads of National Significance (RoNS) programme.
Mr Gliddon says throughout the planning and design process, NZTA has considered value for money options and listened to community feedback.
As a result of today’s Board decision, the following elements of the project will be reinstated.
The new highway connection with Tararua Road in Levin, which will be a grade-separated interchange
The southern connection, near Taylors Road, will include a southbound onramp, allowing vehicles travelling south on the current SH1 to join the Peka Peka to Ōtaki expressway north of Ōtaki, and
The local road at Manakau Heights will be connected across the new highway via a bridge.
The Ō2NL project will deliver a more efficient, resilient and safer highway which is firmly focused on enabling future growth and development in one of New Zealand’s fastest growing districts.
“Now that funding has been confirmed along with the reinstated scope, we look forward to beginning construction later this year. We’re also looking forward to continuing our work with Horowhenua District Council as it progresses work on the Tara-Ika growth area,” says Mr Gliddon.
“Working in partnership with Muaūpoko Tribal Authority, local hapū of Ngāti Raukawa te au ki te Tonga and Horowhenua District Council, NZTA recognises Ō2NL is crucial for the development of the area and will become an integral part of the state highway network, adding to the more resilient, safer and more efficient drive north from Wellington.
“We understand the importance of the Ō2NL project to the community, and we appreciate the feedback provided during the recent community engagement.”
More information, including details on the level of additional funding approved, will be confirmed following the finalisation of contracts for construction of the project later this year.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has announced the outcome of speed limit reviews recently completed on 16 ‘urban connector’ sections of state highway.
The speed reviews were undertaken on 16 of 38 sections of state highway which were required to automatically reverse to previous higher speed limits under the Setting of Speed Limits Rule 2024, but where NZTA received strong community and stakeholder feedback on a preference to retain the lower speeds.
After considering all of the safety, technical, cost and consultation information, including whether the road environment had changed and become more urban since original speed limits were changed in the past few years, NZTA has confirmed that 13 of the 16 sections will retain their lower speeds limits.
The majority of these locations are short stretches of state highway heading into or out of small townships, where drivers are already naturally slowing down, and the environment is more suited to the lower speed limit consulted on.
In some of these locations considerable population growth has occurred in recent years, and in other areas the road environment has changed, with large numbers of driveways, many public amenities and high pedestrian usage, including at schools and marae nearby.
In making its decisions, NZTA assessed the findings of a range of factors including a formal Cost Benefit Disclosure Statement (CBDS), safety and technical information, alongside consultation feedback from both stakeholders and the wider public.
After considering all of the criteria, NZTA has confirmed that speed limits will increase on three of the 16 sections:
In Rotorua, speed limits on SH30 and SH30A will be increased to 60km/h, making speed limits more consistent with surrounding roads, reducing driver confusion and the need for frequent speed limit changes over short distances
In Turangi, on SH1, the section proposed to have a lower speed limit of 60km/h will be shortened, while the remaining section will reverse to the previous higher speed of 100km/h as required by the Rule.
These changes will come into effect by 1 July 2025, as required by the Rule.
The full list of 16 sites and the speed review outcome can be found on the NZTA website:
Government of India has announced the sale (re-issue) of Government Securities, as detailed below, through auctions to be held on June 20, 2025 (Friday).
As per the extant scheme of underwriting commitment notified on November 14, 2007, the amounts of Minimum Underwriting Commitment (MUC) and the minimum bidding commitment under Additional Competitive Underwriting (ACU) auction, applicable to each Primary Dealer (PD), are as under:
(₹ crore)
Security
Notified Amount
MUC amount per PD
Minimum bidding commitment per PD under ACU auction
6.75% GS 2029
15,000
358
358
7.09% GS 2054
12,000
286
286
The underwriting auction will be conducted through multiple price-based method on June 20, 2025 (Friday). PDs may submit their bids for ACU auction electronically through Core Banking Solution (E-Kuber) System between 09:00 A.M. and 09:30 A.M. on the day of underwriting auction.
The underwriting commission will be credited to the current account of the respective PDs with RBI on the day of issue of securities.
Ajit Prasad Deputy General Manager (Communications)
