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Scientists removed 70% of lake logs; yellow perch nearly vanished in 2 years
Scientists discovered an underwater city of 20,000 octopus nests deep inside California coast
In a remarkable finding, researchers have identified the largest nursery for octopuses off the Californian coast, aptly termed the 'Octopus Garden.' This incredible site is alive with thousands of pearl octopuses that mate and nest in the warm waters accelerated by nearby hydrothermal vents. Females diligently tend to their eggs until they hatch, giving life in their final moments as their bodies ...
Can tech giants curb AI data centres’ growing thirst for water?
As opposition to water-hungry data centres grows in the US, tech giants say new cooling systems can curb demand – but using less water may require more electricity.
Tech giants claim they can curb AI data centres’ thirst for water
As opposition to water-hungry data centres grows in the US, tech giants say new cooling systems can curb demand – but using less water may require more electricity.
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China hits critical Japanese chipmaking chemical with steep anti-dumping measures
China will impose provisional anti-dumping duties of up to 99.2 per cent on Japanese dichlorosilane, a critical chemical used in chipmaking, after an eight-month investigation found that dumped imports had harmed local manufacturers. The Ministry of Commerce announced the preliminary ruling on Monday, saying importers of dichlorosilane originating from Japan would be required to pay corresponding ...
Iran and Ukraine wars: Why ship fuel is running short, and why it matters
There's less crude in the market, and refiners prefer to produce diesel. The result: Ships are running short of fuel.
Elon Musk thanked by German far-right leader after landmark election win praised by Russia | First Thing
Populist, far-right, anti-immigration AfD wins vote in eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt. Plus, 50 years since The Muppet Show first hit our screensGood morning. A far-right leader who has won an important state election in Germany has thanked Elon Musk for his support, as voices in Europe warn the result is a serious moment for the continent. No far-right party has led or formed a government in Germ...
Ratko Mladić, the ‘Butcher of Bosnia’, given hero’s funeral in Serbia
Fanfare at Belgrade funeral of man convicted of genocide raises questions for Serbia’s EU membership planEurope live – latest updatesThousands of mourners have gathered in Belgrade for the funeral of Ratko Mladić, a Serbian general convicted of orchestrating the worst massacre in Europe since the second world war, and whose hero’s return home has raised international alarm.Known as the “Butcher of...
Tanzanian President Samia's husband dies in hospital
Hafidh Ameir Hassan kept a low profile and was rarely seen in public with the president.
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana fined over Shafali Verma gesture in Asia Cup
Sana gestured towards the pavilion after removing Verma in a caught-and-bowled dismissal in their Asia Cup match.
Could an AfD victory put Germany’s economic recovery at risk?
AfD’s historic Saxony-Anhalt victory adds a potential new political risk to Germany’s fragile recovery, raising fears that fragmentation in Berlin could delay reforms needed to sustain growth.
Why AfD victory raises a new risk for Germany’s economic recovery
AfD’s historic Saxony-Anhalt victory adds a new political risk to Germany’s fragile recovery, raising fears that fragmentation in Berlin could delay reforms needed to sustain growth.
Boycott? Portuguese artists cancel shows at Seinfeld-headlined festival
Several performers have pulled out of an October comedy festival, apparently in protest at headliner Jerry Seinfeld's pro-Israel stance on the Gaza war.
Husband of Tanzania's president dies while undergoing treatment
Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan's husband has died while undergoing treatment in Zanzibar
Race driver thanks rival for saving his life with 'incredible act of bravery'
A British motor racing driver says he owes his life to a rival who dragged him from the burning wreckage of his car after he crashed during a race in China.
Race driver thanks rival for saving his life by pulling him from burning car
A British motor racing driver says he owes his life to a rival who dragged him from the burning wreckage of his car after he crashed during a race in China.
‘Nakedly political’: US attempts to link trans support to authoritarianism in new health department report
HHS releases report linking ‘gender ideology’ to political violence – a study scientists say was poorly conductedThe US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently released a report linking “gender ideology” to leftwing authoritarianism and political violence – a study scientists say was poorly conducted and “nakedly political”, likely leading to greater politicization of science and he...
‘Nakedly political’: US attempts to link trans support to authoritarianism in new HHS report
HHS releases report linking ‘gender ideology’ to political violence – a study scientists say was poorly conductedThe US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently released a report linking “gender ideology” to leftwing authoritarianism and political violence – a study scientists say was poorly conducted and “nakedly political”, likely leading to greater politicization of science and he...
US labor unions saw membership gains in 2025, mostly in states with bargaining protections
Uptick in US union membership coincides with high public approval ratings of unionsAfter years of decline, union membership in the US increased by 411,000 members in 2025, the largest increase since 2008, according to a new report.The report makes clear the impact that “right to work” laws can have on union membership: most gains were concentrated in states that protect collective bargaining. Cont...
Hong Kong landlords accuse banks of deepening shop slump with reluctance to lend
Hong Kong landlords and property industry figures are accusing banks of deepening the city’s shop slump by pulling back from commercial mortgages, leaving more potential buyers unable to secure financing even though property values have fallen sharply. Shop buyers were increasingly being turned away, even though Hong Kong’s residential market had gained momentum this year and banks were competing ...
Southern Cal. anglers are catching unusually large & rare fish
In Southern California, local fishermen are delighted to encounter a surge of warm-water fish species, an effect of rising ocean temperatures associated with El Niño and marine heatwaves. This change has drawn in fish like yellowtail and bonito, which are often absent from these waters. However, while this provides thrilling fishing options, it’s crucial to remember that previous events like this ...
Five dead after Amazon cargo plane overshoots runway in Miami
At least five people died when an Amazon Prime Air cargo flight overran a runway and crashed while landing at Miami International Airport on Sunday, local officials said.
Is the AfD’s Ulrich Siegmund Germany’s ‘most dangerous man’?
Is the AfD’s Ulrich Siegmund Germany’s ‘most dangerous man’?
Far-right AfD win in Germany is ‘grave moment’ for Europe, politicians warn
Mainstream politicians express alarm while lead candidate in Saxony-Anhalt welcomes congratulations from Elon MuskAfD wins key German state election but falls just short of majorityMainstream politicians around Europe have expressed alarm after the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) swept to a historic state election victory in Germany, while nationalist figures cheered the result as a ma...
Illegal hunting of protected species trial opens in Orléans against French billionaire Olivier Bouygues
If found guilty, the French billionaire, worth close to €3.2 billion, and the other defendants face up to seven years in prison in the landmark case, unprecedented in French history.
Kenya minister warns foreigners against 'misusing' visas to trade
Kenya is due to start enforcing measures to restrict foreign nationals from operating small-scale businesses.
Cathay Pacific, Google scale up AI tests to reduce aviation’s climate impact
Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific and Google are expanding AI-powered flight trials designed to steer aircraft away from contrail-forming zones in the Asia-Pacific region, using the data to inform broader sustainability decisions. Condensation trails, or contrails, form when aircraft fly through cold, humid patches of air, trapping atmospheric heat and accounting for roughly one-third of aviat...
Leader of group behind flag campaign in England charged with 14 offences
Ryan Bridge, who co-founded Raise the Colours, to appear in court on charges including racially aggravated harassmentThe leader of a group responsible for raising union jack and St George’s flags across England has been charged with 14 offences, including racially aggravated harassment, threatening behaviour and assault.Ryan Bridge, 45, of Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, co-founded Raise the Colours, ...
Fury claims Joshua fight is off, calls for another Usyk rematch
Tyson Fury says Anthony Joshua is 'weak-minded' and cannot make up his mind about the date and venue of their fight.