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Two men charged and drugs, guns and cars linked to CFMEU seized as police investigate alleged corruption
The Guardian •

Two men charged and drugs, guns and cars linked to CFMEU seized as police investigate alleged corruption

Police arrest five men and search six properties including the union’s Victorian headquartersGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo men have been charged and Victorian police have seized drugs, guns and cars linked to the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) as part of an investigation into alleged corruption in the building industry.On Monday, detect...

Four medaka fish flew into space in 1994; 43 eggs were laid and eight baby fish hatched

Four medaka fish flew into space in 1994; 43 eggs were laid and eight baby fish hatched

Times of India •

Astronaut Chiaki Mukai took four medaka fish into space in July 1994 as part of an experiment to study reproduction in microgravity. The fish laid eggs during the mission, with eight of 43 identified eggs hatching in space. After returning to Earth, the adult fish gradually recovered, while the young “space medaka” continued to grow normally.

Dominic Perrottet’s brother allegedly shared ‘dirt’ including secret phone recording of minister, Icac hears

Dominic Perrottet’s brother allegedly shared ‘dirt’ including secret phone recording of minister, Icac hears

The Guardian •

Charles Perrottet appeared to be furthering fugitive developer Jean Nassif’s interests by undermining adversaries, a former NSW MP claimsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDominic Perrottet’s brother shared “dirt” – including a secret pocket phone recording of a minister – to try to help a property developer achieve poli...

Dominic Perrottet’s brother allegedly ‘ventilating dirt’ on fugitive developer’s adversaries, Icac hears

Dominic Perrottet’s brother allegedly ‘ventilating dirt’ on fugitive developer’s adversaries, Icac hears

The Guardian •

Charles Perrottet appeared to be furthering Jean Nassif’s interests when he shared a secret recording, a former NSW MP claimsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDominic Perrottet’s brother shared “dirt” – including a secret pocket phone recording of a minister – to try to help a property developer achieve political outcom...

Washington releases 20 lab-raised sunflower stars to restore kelp forests

Washington releases 20 lab-raised sunflower stars to restore kelp forests

Times of India •

In a remarkable conservation initiative, twenty lab-raised sunflower sea stars have been released back into the Salish Sea. This effort seeks to restore a species that has suffered extensively due to disease, crucial for the health of kelp forest ecosystems. The project, undertaken in collaboration with the Samish Indian Nation and various researchers, symbolizes hope for restoring ecological bala...

Andy Burnham arrives in Ukraine with plans to share UK blueprints for long-range missiles - Europe live

Andy Burnham arrives in Ukraine with plans to share UK blueprints for long-range missiles - Europe live

The Guardian •

UK PM to announce support for France in setting up assembly lines for long-range missiles during his Kyiv visit, as coalition of willing the meets later todayHello and welcome to our live coverage of Europe. I am kicking us off but Jakub Krupa will be taking over a little later on.UK ⁠prime ⁠minister Andy ​Burnham arrived in ⁠the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Monday alongside a number of European lead...

Australian family found 102 venomous snakes hiding beneath a backyard mulch pile

Australian family found 102 venomous snakes hiding beneath a backyard mulch pile

Times of India •

In a remarkable event in Sydney, a family found themselves in a shocking snake situation, uncovering over 40 red-bellied black snakes buried in their yard's mulch pile. After capturing these venomous reptiles, the situation escalated dramatically with adult females giving birth, leading to a total haul of 102 snakes, including 97 hatchlings.

78% of low-income elderly Hongkongers report heat-related distress, survey finds

78% of low-income elderly Hongkongers report heat-related distress, survey finds

SCMP •

Nearly 80 per cent of low-income elderly people surveyed in Hong Kong reported physical or mental distress during periods of extreme heat, prompting calls for stronger government support and heat-prevention measures. Data from the Department of Health cited by Greenpeace identified elderly people as the city’s demographic most at risk from extreme temperatures. The number of hospital discharges an...

US sailor’s father detained by ICE while son serves aboard USS Abraham Lincoln

US sailor’s father detained by ICE while son serves aboard USS Abraham Lincoln

Times of India •

A US sailor's father, originally from Nicaragua, faced immigration officials' detention during a routine vehicle stop in Key West, Florida. While his son serves overseas, he feels deep concern for his father's situation, who is currently waiting for green card approval and possesses identification. This incident has raised eyebrows amid heightened scrutiny surrounding the USS Abraham Lincoln's pro...