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Quick facts When is it? Every September 30th What's the hashtag? #InternationalThunderbirdsDay When was it founded? 30th September 1965 Who founded it? Gerry and Sylvia Anderson Have we missed something? Thunderbirds Are Go! Yes, most every British person of a certain age (who had a television at the time!) will have known and loved the Thunderbirds. From the groundbreaking pup Pet work to the stunning backdrop designs of Gerry Anderson, the Thunderbirds was a unique Science fiction television series that aired in the 1960s. But the show was set 100 years in the future–in the 2060s! Perhaps most of all, fans of the show love the selfless heroism and team-oriented bravery of International Rescue. Now, everyone can relive their favorite moments and focus on what made (and continues to make), the Thunderbirds such a beloved institution. Get ready for International Thunderbirds Day! History of International Thunderbirds Day Generations of fans have fallen i...

There's new messages Barcelona vs Sevilla: Live blog 29 It's now Sevilla's turn to scream for a penalty as Gavi blocks a shot on the goal line. Replays show that it was chest, not hand. Play on...  William Gittins Posted at: 15:33 EDT 29/09/2023 29 Boos and whistles from the Barcelona support as former Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos plucks the ball out of the air while under pressure. They don't forget! William Gittins Posted at: 15:32 EDT 29/09/2023 27 Chance! Barcelona Sight at goal for Jules Kounde  as the Barcelona defender connects with the corner kick. He can't quite direct his header on target and Sevilla escape.  Pressure is building now.  William Gittins Posted at: 15:31 EDT 29/09/2023 26 More Barcelona appeals as Lewandowski gets a shove in the back in the penalty box! Once again the referee says no foul.  Barcelona win a corner kick, Gundogan to take.  William Gittins Posted at: 15:29 EDT 29/09/2023 25 Lightning fast ...

Traffic fatalities dropped 3.3% in the first half of the year compared with the prior-year period, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Traffic fatalities dropped 3.3% in the first half of the year compared with the prior-year period, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The agency said Thursday that an estimated 19,515 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes in the first half of 2023. There were 20,190 fatalities in the first half of 2022. Fatalities fell in the first and second quarters of 2023. That marks five straight quarter the figure has declined . The NHTSA estimates a there was a drop in fatalities in 29 states, while 21 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia, are projected to have experienced increases. “While we are encouraged to see traffic fatalities continue to decline from the height of the pandemic, there’s still significantly more work to be done,” NHTSA Acting Administrator Ann Carlson said. “NHTS...

The three-time grand prix winner was forced to retire from last Sunday’s race at the Buddh International Circuit when his RS-GP broke down. Espargaro was at a loss to explain what the actual problem was, but noted that this is a recurring issue for Aprilia at hot venues. “I don’t know, the bike stopped,” he said of his Indian GP retirement. “It’s a shame. Every time that it’s really, really hot, we suffer. It’s not the first and second season. It’s something we have to improve. “The bike was boiling, it was very difficult to ride. The bike was com Pet itive to ride but difficult due to the heat. “But I was good, I was riding really good, really fast in 1m45s high, I had more rear tyre than Brad [Binder] and Joan [Mir]. “So, I think the fourth place was quite OK, but we could not take it.” Asked if he was worried about this going into the remaining races, which feature extremely hot stops in Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia, Espargaro said: “Yeah, i...

Climbing in the Himalayas is getting even more challenging due to global warming, experts say. Climbing Mount Everest is one of the most difficult feats known to humankind, but the treacherous expedition is getting even more challenging due to climate change , according to experts . Warming temperatures around the globe are making both the topography of the glaciers in the Himalayas and the weather patterns mountaineers rely on to plan the timing of their journeys more unpredictable, climbing experts and climatologists told ABC News. A record number of people died while attempting to climb Mount Everest this year. While the Nepalese government blamed climate change for the extraordinary number of deaths, experts say global warming may not be entirely responsible. MORE: Disappearing glaciers will give way to emerging, 'novel' ecosystems, new research finds This is how climate change is affecting climbing in the Hindu Kush Himalaya mountain ranges: The topography of the glacier...

A statue of a deceased German cardinal has been removed from its perch outside Essen Cathedral in western Germany, days after allegations of sexual abuse decades ago became public BERLIN -- A statue of a deceased German cardinal was removed from its perch outside Essen Cathedral in western Germany on Monday, days after allegations of sexual abuse decades ago became public. The accusations against Cardinal Franz Hengsbach, who died in 1991, added to a long-running scandal over abuse by clergy that has shaken the German church. Last week, the Essen diocese said there were suspicions that Hengsbach may have abuse d a 16-year-old girl in the 1950s when he was an auxiliary bishop in nearby Paderborn, and that a woman had also accused him of abusing her in 1967 when he was bishop of Essen — a job that he held for 33 years. In a letter to parishes released on Friday, current Bishop Franz-Josef Overbeck apologized for his mistakes in handling the allegations. He said he had heard of one a...

Homegrown Indian mobile phone firm Lava will launch 4G feature phones as it aims to corner a third of the market share for the entry-level devices within a year, while also gradually boosting its budget smartphones, a top executive said. Since it was set up in 2009, Lava has become popular for the budget phones, which have a keypad but no high-end features. The company will launch 4G feature phones in the effort to take its market share in the segment to 35% within a year, up from 26% now, said Sunil Raina, the president and business head of Lava International. The firm wants to "come to a very dominant position" in this segment, he told Reuters in an interview. Research firm Counterpoint estimates that Lava has a share of less than 1% in the world's second-biggest smartphone market, with 650 million such devices. Despite Indians' growing use of smart phone s, Counterpoint estimates roughly 290 million of the population still uses feature phone s. Billionaire ...

Oil companies are challenging a Biden administration move to protect an endangered species of whale by scaling back a planned September auction of Gulf of Mexico oil and gas leases NEW ORLEANS -- The Biden administration's plan to protect an endangered species of whale by scaling back an auction of oil and gas drilling leases in the Gulf of Mexico is being challenged by the oil industry, even as environmentalists go to court to stop the lease sale altogether. The conflicting federal lawsuits, one filed Thursday in Louisiana by oil interests, the other announced Friday in Washington by the organization Earthjustice, focus on a planned sale of oil and gas leases set for Sept. 27 in New Orleans. As originally proposed in March, the sale was to cover more than 73 million acres. That area was reduced to 67 million acres this week when the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced final plans for the sale. The revision, which also includes new speed limits and requirements for personne...

The political careers of two of Norway’s most powerful women are under threat after it was revealed that their husbands were trading in shares behind their backs STAVANGER, Norway -- The political careers of two of Norway’s most powerful women are under threat after it was revealed that their husband s were trading in shares behind their backs. Anniken Huitfeldt, the current foreign minister of the center-left Labor Party, and Norway's former conservative prime minister for eight years, Erna Solberg, are having to explain why they were making decisions in office that could potentially have enriched their spouses. The cases of the two women on opposite sides of the political divide are separate but their defense is more or less the same: they say they didn’t know what their husband s were up to. And rivals are calling for both women to stand down. Rasmus Hansson, a lawmaker for the Green Party said the pair were damaging the reputation of Norwegian Politics and urged them both ...

Fujifilm has launched the all-new GFX100 II, a large-format mirrorless camera embracing high speed with a high-megapixel sensor. With promises of enhanced stills performance and functionality over its predecessor, the GFX100, how does the camera actually hold up out in the field? Fujifilm Australia provided 7NEWS.com.au exclusive access to the all-new Fujifilm GFX100 II and FUJINON GF55mmF1.7 R WR to test out its stills performance for a week around Sydney. Keep reading to see what we thought of Fujifilm’s latest large-format camera. Watch the latest News on Channel 7 or stream for free on 7plus >> Fujifilm Australia provided this publisher with devices for testing purposes. This did not affect our views of the device, and our review remains independent of the manufacturer. FUJIFILM Australia announce the all-new GFX100 II. Credit: FUJIFILM Australia GFX100 II Stills specifications and features A newly developed 102 MP image sensor (GFX 102MP CMOS II HS) Continuous shooting of...