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The Tory MPs calling on Boris Johnson to resign – and what they saidExplainer: a full list of the Conservatives who have sent a letter of no confidence or publicly urged the PM to stand downHere is the full list of Tory MPs who have urged the prime minister to stand down, though some say they have not written letters to Brady. Several other critical MPs say they will not reveal whether they have sent a letter – so the true number is likely to be higher.
Purple jellyfish: Surge in the Ionian – Where they have been foundThe purple jellyfish (Pelagia noctiluca) is considered one of the most dangerous jellyfish species in the Mediterranean.Of particular concern is the spread of purple jellyfish in the Greek seas, as according to the Hellenic Biodiversity Observatory “the movements of jellyfish we observed in winter have verified us and the spread of purple jellyfish in the Ionian Sea from the beginning of April is confirmed”.According to the Observatory, purple jellyfish have already been recorded in Zakynthos, Paxos, Antipaxos, Cephalonia, Amvrakikos gulf and Corfu.It is worth noting that experts report that in the coming days the problem will begin to intensify especially in the Ionian.One of the most dangerous species of jellyfishThe purple jellyfish (Pelagia noctiluca) is considered one of the most dangerous species of jellyfish in the Mediterranean.It is recognizable by its four main and eight longer and thinner tentacles, along with a dotted “hat” and purple interior, while it has a usual diameter of 6-10 cm.When it is young its color is orange-brown and when it grows up it takes on this intense mauve-purple color.Symptoms after contact with the purple jellyfishPain like burning, often intense redness of the skin, and in some cases the appearance of a jellyfish imprint on part of your skinMotion sicknessPressure dropTachycardiaHeadacheVomitingDiarrheaSpasm of the bronchiShortness of breathIn rare cases, as reported by ertnews.gr, hypotension, hoarseness, wheezing, generalized angioedema – extensive urticarial rash, communication-consciousness disorders may occur. Then the IMMEDIATE transport of the patient to the hospital is required.What should we do immediately if we are bitten by a purple jellyfishCaution: Although for jellyfish stings (Carybdea marsupialis, Olindias phosphorica and Physalia physalis) it is recommended to use vinegar applied for a short period to prevent the release of further venom under the skin, this does not apply to purple jellyfish stings. Vinegar, as well as fresh water, alcohol, ammonia do NOT help this species, on the contrary they worsen the condition and pain. This jellyfish is inactivated with a slightly alkaline solution (baking soda dissolved in a corresponding amount of sea water) and not with acid.
Attorney general says schools do not have to accommodate transgender pupilsSchools do not have to accommodate transgender pupils by addressing them by their prefered pronouns or allowing them to use gender-appropriate toilets, the attorney general has said.In an interview with The Times, cabinet minister Suella Braverman said that schools are under no legal obligation to allow transgender children to wear their prefered school uniform.
EasyJet cancels 200 flights over half-term with disruption at UK airports EasyJet is cancelling more than 200 flights over the next 10 days - as transport disruption hampers the outset of the half-term break.The airline said the cancellations would affect about 24 flights per day from London’s Gatwick airport between May 28 and June 6.It added the cancellations were “necessary to provide reliable services over this busy period”. It comes after a software failure forced EasyJet to cancel around 200 flights on Thursday.Elsewhere Tui has announced a "small number" of flight cancellations and delays.
Boris Johnson to reportedly bring back imperial measurements to mark platinum jubileeMove is an apparent attempt to win support from Brexit voters in seats Tories fear losing
Ancient Greeks Used The World's First ‘cranes’ 150 Years Earlier Than SuspectedNow a new study says Ancient Greeks developed the crane even earlier than historians had suspected.Architectural historian Alessandro Pierattini, from the University of Notre Dame in Indiana, has now presented a new analysis of stone from the earliest Greek temples and he claims that blocks were being lifted and dropped into position around 150 years before the crane.“The foremost discovery of the Greeks in building technology is the crane,” says Pierattini. “No previous civilisations are known to have used it, and it has remained central to building construction without remarkable changes for nearly 25 centuries – because it was perfect.”
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