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Gujarat canal-top solar generates power while saving 2.38M gallons of water
In Gujarat, India, a groundbreaking solar plant is ingeniously situated over an irrigation canal, generating electricity while simultaneously conserving water. By minimizing evaporation and discouraging algae growth, this project exemplifies the efficient use of existing infrastructure for multiple benefits. Given Gujarat's vast canal system, this innovative model showcases a promising solution to...
In the 1990s, Boston sent Big Dig soil to a burning dump, turning it into a park
Boston’s massive Big Dig project produced more than 16 million cubic yards of soil, and nearly a quarter of it was sent to Spectacle Island in Boston Harbor. The island was once a city dump where methane gas caused underground fires. The soil helped cap the old landfill, reshape the island and support a long restoration effort that brought back trees, plants, birds and other wildlife.
China evacuates one million from homes as massive storm arrives
Typhoon Dolphin has made landfall, bringing strong winds and heavy rain across eastern China including Shanghai.
Indonesian Islamic body warns against cross-dressing in Independence Day games
Indonesia’s top Islamic clerical body has warned men not to wear “women’s clothing” for Independence Day festivities despite a long-standing tradition of men in dresses playing football as part of the annual fun. Amid a rising tide of anti-LGBTQ sentiment in the Muslim-majority Southeast Asian nation, the influential Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) said in a statement such behaviour was “haram” or ...
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Two workers temporarily stood down after near-miss collision at Sydney airport
Transport minister says improved staff rostering will be in place from next month after ‘unacceptable’ delays and incident involving Qatar Airways and Jetstar planesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe transport minister, Catherine King, has said improved staff rostering will be in place at Sydney airport from next mon...
Australia news live: SA premier announces royal commission into AI; Icac witness questioned on fake invoices says ‘every tradie in Sydney has wife as the director’
Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPolice say the remains found in a suitcase near Goulburn are not human.Supt Linda Bradbury with NSW police said:Some good news here that we don’t have a suspicious death of a human on our hands. … We are still undertaking more forensic work to identify what they are. But we can identify that they’re not human.But we...
UK temperatures could hit 36C as fifth heatwave of summer looms
Met Office considers amber or red warning as forecasters say Thursday is likely to be hottest day of the weekTemperatures could reach 36C (97F) or higher this week, forecaster have said, with possible disruption to railway lines and power networks as the Met Office considers issuing rare amber or red extreme heat warnings.Parts of the UK are forecast to experience their fifth heatwave of the summe...
Solar eclipse tracker: What time will it hit your location on August 12?
On August 12, nearly one billion people could see a partial solar eclipse, with 15 million in its path of totality.
Bar Association challenges decision to clear ex-lawmaker Margaret Ng of misconduct
The Hong Kong Bar Association has filed a judicial challenge against a disciplinary panel’s decision to clear barrister and former opposition lawmaker Margaret Ng Ngoi-yee of professional misconduct over her participation in a 2019 anti-government protest. The association’s council on Friday applied for a judicial review of the disciplinary tribunal’s decision that Ng’s conviction for taking part ...
Despite geopolitical tensions, China’s rare earth producers have profitable first half
China’s rare earth producers have reported or anticipated hefty first-half profits, with Beijing’s use of the strategically critical minerals as leverage in tense relations with Japan and the United States not appearing to impede normal trade. The geopolitical factor – US President Donald Trump announced more than US$2 billion of domestic mining investment on Friday, widely viewed as diversifying ...
Meet Japan’s ‘women of the sea’: 80-year-old diver dives into cold waters without an oxygen tank
The Ama of Japan, elite free divers who have harvested seafood without oxygen tanks for centuries, face a critical moment in their history. With an aging population of divers and the changing dynamics of ocean ecosystems, this age-old fishing tradition is at risk. Local communities are banding together to protect and celebrate this unparalleled cultural legacy, ensuring that the spirit of the Ama ...
Mercury is still shrinking as its cooling core cracks the planet's thin crust
Mercury's massive metallic core leads to a contraction of its rocky exterior, resulting in numerous fractures and cliffs spanning hundreds of kilometers. Recent studies have uncovered fault scarps that suggest active tectonic processes are still at play on the planet. Researchers examine these formations to gain insight into Mercury's internal mechanics, with future missions expected to deliver cl...
Why is the European Union short on water? Take our poll
With three weeks left in August, Europe still struggles with water restrictions as intense heat strains its fragile water reserves. Beyond dried-up water reservoirs and drought alerts, decades of leaks, overuse and pollution have left the bloc short on water.
Lobbyist tells Icac there’s not a ‘shred of evidence’ he was involved with Reformers
Jeremy Greenwood tells inquiry he instructed the conservative Liberal group ‘not to keep going’ because ‘it became so toxic’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Liberal figure under investigation for allegedly accepting illegal donations has told the corruption watchdog that it does not have a “shred of evidence” that he...
Tropical storm causes some flooding in eastern China
Tropical Storm Dolphin is dumping heavy rain in eastern China
Discovery of almost 1,000 weapons in Indonesian school fuels safety fears
An Indonesian minister has called for better protection of students after nearly 1,000 weapons were found at a private school in South Jakarta. Police seized 995 airsoft guns and one live firearm from a school run by the Harapan Ibu Islamic School Foundation on Friday, Antara news agency reported. The foundation’s former chair, identified only by the initials IWD, has been called in for questionin...
The Invisible Primary: Inside the Democratic Party's Shadow Campaign for 2028
Officially, the Democratic Party in the US has no presidential candidates for 2028. There are no campaign logos, no debate stages, and no formal announcements. But beneath the surface, the race to succeed—or reclaim—the White House has already begun.
Western Europe sets new temperature record as heat waves pummel the region
The heat waves roiling Western Europe this summer toppled an average temperature record for the June-July period set in 2022, according to the European climate agency Copernicus. The extreme heat began in May and has contributed to major wildfires, prolonged drought and new national temperature records across the region, as well as thousands of projected heat-related deaths. Globally, so far this ...
Tech giants TSMC and Sony to invest billions in advanced chip sensor plant
Sony Corp. and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) are planning to invest around $6.3 billion (€5.4bn) in a joint venture to produce advanced image sensors in Japan, according to Nikkei.
Hundreds of Ukrainian drones target Russia in deadly overnight strikes
Russia said Monday it intercepted 456 Ukrainian drones in overnight attacks targeting around 15 regions, including Tatarstan in central Russia and annexed Crimea. The strikes hit industrial and civilian sites, leaving at least 12 people dead and wounding 39, according to local authorities.
Hundreds of Ukrainian drones target Russia in overnight strikes
Russia said Monday it intercepted 456 Ukrainian drones in overnight attacks targeting around 15 regions, including Tatarstan in central Russia and annexed Crimea. The strikes hit industrial and civilian sites, leaving several people dead, according to local authorities.
New Zealanders abroad urged to enroll for the election as new law locks out last-minute voters
New Zealand’s Electoral Commission has launched a campaign urging citizens to register to vote or update their details
Indonesia battles growing wildfires as Mount Bromo blaze spreads
Indonesia is intensifying efforts Monday to combat multiple wildfires as dry weather and strengthening El Nino conditions increase fire risks during the peak dry season
Former Thailand MP arrested after shooting leaves 1 dead, 1 injured
A former Thai MP on Monday shot dead a local government official in broad daylight over a financial dispute before being arrested and confessing to journalists at the police station. The shooting came less than a week after a teenager’s deadly rampage at a school in the same province reignited debate over gun control. Chalong Riewrang shot at a senior provincial official and his driver, said Major...
2 injured in Thai government office shooting, ex-MP arrested
A gunman was arrested after firing shots at a local government office on the outskirts of Thailand’s capital on Monday, officials said, just days after a teenager’s killing rampage at a school in the same province reignited debate over gun control. The provincial police commander, Major General Dejrapee Kongdee, said the suspected gunman, a former lawmaker, shot at a senior provincial official a...
