Professor who said Malays could fly sacked by Malaysian university
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Professor who said Malays could fly sacked by Malaysian university

A Malaysian Islamic university has formally distanced itself from an academic whose viral claims about ancient Malay civilisation – including that Malays could fly and taught the Chinese “flying kung fu” – have drawn ridicule from historians. In a statement on Sunday, the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) said Solehah Yaacob, a former linguistics professor, had been terminated from ...

Why Indian intelligence-gathering against China could lead to miscalculation
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Why Indian intelligence-gathering against China could lead to miscalculation

Routine Chinese activities are increasingly being framed as threats by Indian intelligence agencies, raising the risk of New Delhi miscalculating and taking “unilateral countermeasures” against Beijing, a Chinese academic has warned. India has stepped up intelligence-gathering as ties with neighbouring China turned sour in recent years, according to Zhao Ruoxi, a researcher with the Macau Universi...

Mexico brings back bison 160 years after extinction; 47 animals are restoring the ecosystem
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Mexico brings back bison 160 years after extinction; 47 animals are restoring the ecosystem

After an absence of 160 years, American bison have made a remarkable comeback to Coahuila, Mexico. These majestic animals have become vital ecosystem engineers, actively rejuvenating worn-out landscapes. Their presence enhances soil quality and promotes water absorption in the dry terrain. Additionally, this return facilitates the resurgence of native predators and other wildlife, reflecting a wid...

Chinese humanoid robots beat Usain Bolt’s 100m record and human high-jump record: Are humans losing?

Chinese humanoid robots beat Usain Bolt’s 100m record and human high-jump record: Are humans losing?

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At the recent Beijing Robot Games, humanoid robots set remarkable new benchmarks in speed and agility. One robot sprinted 100 meters in an astonishing 9.39 seconds, shattering Usain Bolt's record. Another demonstrated incredible prowess with a standing high jump of 2.88 meters, surpassing human limits. These milestones reflect China's advancements in the robotics field, yet experts caution that wi...

Typhoon signal in Hong Kong unlikely in next 2 days but expect unsettled weather

Typhoon signal in Hong Kong unlikely in next 2 days but expect unsettled weather

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The likelihood that Hong Kong’s weather forecaster will issue a typhoon signal in the next two days is “relatively low”, although multiple tropical cyclones are set to bring unsettled weather to the city later this week. The Observatory said at noon on Monday that Tropical Storm Narra was expected to skirt the coast of the Leizhou Peninsula in western Guangdong province in the coming days while “m...

East African troops prepare for Gaza peacekeeping role in US-backed plan

East African troops prepare for Gaza peacekeeping role in US-backed plan

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Military officials from Uganda and Burundi visited Israel last week to discuss deploying troops to Gaza as part of an international security force envisioned by US President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” for the fragile ceasefire, according to officials. An official with the board said that Ugandan officials had joined a Burundian military delegation and that Uganda was finalising details of its...

How do you vaccinate 1,000 tiny penguins against bird flu in the wild? It’s ‘really tricky’ but there is a way

How do you vaccinate 1,000 tiny penguins against bird flu in the wild? It’s ‘really tricky’ but there is a way

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Phillip Island’s ‘iconic’ little penguins get first bird flu vaccinations in what is thought to be largest program of its kindFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMore than 1,000 little penguins have received their first dose of bird flu vaccine in Victoria, in what is believed to be the world’s largest vaccination program...

Is the EU ready to fight underwater threats? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot

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Underwater sabotage and threats are challenging Europe's security. In June, the Commission proposed €325 billion for five defence projects, including one on maritime and seabed surveillance. But what is the EU’s strategy to ramp up maritme defence? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.

Wild beaver kits born in Norfolk for first time in more than 500 years

Wild beaver kits born in Norfolk for first time in more than 500 years

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Pair are offspring of two beavers who mysteriously arrived in Pensthorpe nature reserve near Fakenham in DecemberWild beaver kits have been born in Norfolk for the first time in more than 500 years.The pair of newborns are the offspring of two free-living beavers who mysteriously arrived in Pensthorpe nature reserve near Fakenham in December. Continue reading...

Can the EU fight underwater threats? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot

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Underwater sabotage and hybrid threats are challenging Europe's security. In June, the Commission proposed €325 billion for five defence projects, including one on maritime and seabed surveillance. But what is the EU’s strategy to ramp up maritme defence? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.

Father of USS Lincoln sailor taken into ICE detention while son deployed in Middle East

Father of USS Lincoln sailor taken into ICE detention while son deployed in Middle East

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Joshua Aviles says he is on a nine-month Middle East deployment and learned his has father has been arrested while he was waiting for green card approvalThe father of a US sailor on board the USS Abraham Lincoln ⁠aircraft carrier deployed in the Middle East during the Iran war has been taken into federal immigration detention, the sailor ⁠said.The border ​patrol arrested Luis Manuel Aviles Roa, or...