In the 1850s, pigs brought to Santa Cruz Island became feral
Times of India •

In the 1850s, pigs brought to Santa Cruz Island became feral

Feral pigs were eradicated from Santa Cruz Island, facilitating a resurgence in fox populations. With bald eagles no longer in the area, golden eagles preyed on the island's foxes. In response, conservationists captured the golden eagles and reintroduced the native bald eagles. A captive breeding initiative safeguarded the remaining island foxes from predators, resulting in a successful revival of...

Portsmouth experiences second weekend of anti-immigration protests
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Portsmouth experiences second weekend of anti-immigration protests

Rightwing activists faced a heavy police presence and counter-demonstrations to their march against small boat crossingsTwo men and a teenage boy have been arrested in Portsmouth at a far-right protest against immigration.Far-right activists have gathered in Portsmouth for a second weekend after a small boat with 140 people seeking asylum on board was intercepted last Sunday while heading towards...

Mississippi police say more arrests to come in death of woman found hanging from tree

Mississippi police say more arrests to come in death of woman found hanging from tree

The Guardian •

Officials still investigating death of Tasia Fortune, a Black woman, a day after man’s arrest in relation to killingMississippi police said on Saturday they were still investigating the death of Tasia Fortune, a Black woman found hanging from a tree last month, a day after a man was arrested in connection with the killing.Loved ones also painted a picture of Fortune as a mother, athlete and woman ...

Tens of thousands protest against far-right AfD party in Germany

Tens of thousands protest against far-right AfD party in Germany

France 24 •

About 150,000 demonstrators took to the streets in around 20 cities across Germany on Saturday against the far-right AfD, after the party scored a crushing victory in a state election last week. The Alternative for Germany (AfD) topped the vote in the eastern region of Saxony-Anhalt, and is now seeking to form the first extreme-right state government in Germany since World War II.

Tens of thousands of people protest in Germany against far-right AfD

Tens of thousands of people protest in Germany against far-right AfD

France 24 •

About 150,000 demonstrators took to the streets in around 20 cities across Germany on Saturday against the far-right AfD, after the party scored a crushing victory in a state election last week. The Alternative for Germany (AfD) topped the vote in the eastern region of Saxony-Anhalt, and is now seeking to form the first extreme-right state government in Germany since World War II.

From Iraq to Yemen: How Iran-linked groups are putting Saudi energy routes under pressure

From Iraq to Yemen: How Iran-linked groups are putting Saudi energy routes under pressure

Times of India •

Saudi Arabia temporarily shut its East-West oil pipeline after a drone attack. This vital energy conduit transports millions of barrels of crude oil daily. The attack has increased pressure on Iraq and raised global supply concerns. Houthi rebels in Yemen have also advanced along the Red Sea route. These events disrupt major energy and shipping routes worldwide.

Anthropic boss Amodei calls for AI slowdown, Altman and Musk agree

Anthropic boss Amodei calls for AI slowdown, Altman and Musk agree

SCMP •

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei on Saturday called on artificial intelligence firms to slow down the development of the powerful technology, amid mounting worries over the risks of “superintelligent” computer systems. His comments came a few days after AI researcher Jacob Coxon, who left OpenAI to join Anthropic, decided to leave the industry, accusing both US companies of “gambling with our lives” in ...

Anthropic boss calls for AI slowdown after researcher’s superintelligence warning

Anthropic boss calls for AI slowdown after researcher’s superintelligence warning

SCMP •

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei on Saturday called on artificial intelligence firms to slow down the development of the powerful technology, amid mounting worries over the risks of “superintelligent” computer systems. His comments came a few days after AI researcher Jacob Coxon, who left OpenAI to join Anthropic, decided to leave the industry, accusing both US companies of “gambling with our lives” in ...

France beats Germany to reach first women's World Cup basketball final

France beats Germany to reach first women's World Cup basketball final

France 24 •

France beat Germany Saturday and made it through to the final of the women's basketball World Cup for the first time after a 86-64 victory. Gabby Williams top scored with 22 points for the Olympic silver medalists, who kept their unbeaten record at the tournament alive before Sunday's decider in Berlin.

France beats Germany to reach first women's World Cup basketball  final

France beats Germany to reach first women's World Cup basketball final

France 24 •

France beat Germany Saturday and made it through to the final of the women's basketball World Cup for the first time after a 86-64 victory. Gabby Williams top scored with 22 points for the Olympic silver medalists, who kept their unbeaten record at the tournament alive before Sunday's decider in Berlin.