Aussies Hansen, Tuipulotu in Itoje-led Lions’ squad

Britain recorded its warmest summer since 1884, with a mean temperature of 16.10°C, surpassing the previous record of 15.76°C in 2018, and is likely to experience similar heat in the future due to human-induced climate change. The summer of 2024 is expected to be the hottest globally, with Europe facing heatwaves that contributed to deadly wildfires in Spain and Portugal. Want More Context? 🔎

Perth Airport Fire Alarm IncidentPlanes were diverted from Perth Airport after a fire alarm was triggered in the control tower just before 9pm on Monday, with staff allowed back in after 15 minutes. By 9:30pm, flights resumed landing, following a recent incident on July 25 where a kitchen fire led to the evacuation of hundreds of passengers. Want More Context? 🔎

Modernising Australia’s outdated health system, which still relies heavily on paper and fax, is crucial for reducing costs and improving productivity, according to a new Business Council of Australia report. The report emphasizes urgent digital reforms, including investments in technology and AI, to address the challenges posed by an ageing population and projected healthcare expenditure exceeding 10% of GDP by the century's end. Want More Context? 🔎

England all-rounder Jamie Overton has announced an indefinite break from red-ball cricket, ruling himself out of the upcoming Ashes tour in Australia. At 31, Overton, who recently played against India, will now focus solely on white-ball cricket, prompting selectors to consider alternatives like Matthew Potts for the Test squad. Want More Context? 🔎

Castle Minerals Limited has acquired the remaining 10% of Mineralis Limited, achieving full ownership and control over gold exploration permits in Côte d’Ivoire, covering 1842 square kilometres in a promising region. This acquisition supports Castle's broader West African strategy, enabling systematic exploration alongside its existing projects in Ghana, with plans for early exploration and drilling activities ahead. Want More Context? 🔎

Critica Limited has engaged the Vietnamese firm GAVAQ to design and operate a closed-circuit pilot-scale beneficiation plant for rare earths at its Jupiter project in Western Australia, aiming to validate previous bench-scale results. The project targets to produce a mixed rare earths carbonate from a high-grade resource while advancing geological and metallurgical studies to support future feasibility assessments and offtake agreements. Want More Context? 🔎