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Vlad the Impaler steps out of Dracula's shadow

France24.com (en) 

"He was a Romanian prince, not a vampire," said the schoolboy, as he tripped by torchlight through the nocturnal gloom of Forchtenstein Castle. The group being guided through the Austrian fortress are eager to sink their teeth into the gripping life of Vlad Tepes, the notorious "Vlad the Impaler", whose descendants once held the schloss. The castle is home to one of the few paintings of the cruel 15th-century prince, and this Halloween its curators are trying to bring the real historical figure... Читать дальше...

What's free web check-in when all seats are paid? Govt asks airlines, raises concerns over unfair practices

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

The Indian consumer affairs ministry has expressed concerns over unfair trade practices by airlines and online travel aggregators. These practices include misleading claims, denying boarding to passengers with confirmed tickets, and delayed refunds. Airlines are designing online interfaces in a way that manipulates decision making and suppresses consumer autonomy.



'Everything sort of clicked...': Smith reveals how he returned to form

Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sports) 

Australian cricketer Steve Smith has attributed his return to form in the World Cup to technical adjustments. Smith displayed his revamped technique in a 68-ball 71 against the Netherlands, combining with David Warner for 132 runs. He revealed that he had worked on a couple of things during net sessions on Tuesday, moving back to the leg stump and getting his hands higher. This helped him feel more comfortable in the nets and regain his form after Australia's 309-run victory over the Netherlands.

Israeli troops conduct brief raid in Gaza to ‘prepare’ for an expected full-scale incursion

Marinij.com 

Israeli troops and tanks launched an hourslong ground raid into northern Gaza overnight. The military said troops struck several militant targets in Thursday's raid in order to “prepare the battlefield” ahead of a widely expected ground invasion. The raid came after the U.N. warned it is on the verge of running out of fuel in the Gaza Strip, forcing it to sharply curtail relief efforts in the besieged territory. Hospitals in Gaza are struggling to treat masses of wounded with dwindling resources. Читать дальше...

Are iron-flow batteries the solution to variable renewables?

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Iron-flow batteries, which can provide electricity for longer durations and are cheaper than lithium-ion units, are being considered as a potential solution. However, supportive regulations and infrastructure will be necessary for large-scale deployment.





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