6 dead in school shooting after student kills grandparents in Thailand
]At least one teacher was killed and four other people injured by a student who opened fire at a school in Thailand on Friday before killing himself, authorities said.
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The 1900 mystery of three lighthouse keepers who vanished
In 1900, three seasoned lighthouse keepers mysteriously disappeared from Eilean Mor. When a supply vessel arrived, they found the lighthouse abandoned with signs indicating a hurried exit. Investigations uncovered no indications of violence or outside interference. The prevailing theory suggests a rogue wave may have taken the men by surprise. This enigmatic maritime case continues to baffle exper...
Mexico deploys troops to secure avocado region after US halts imports
Mexico deployed more than 1,500 troops to its main avocado-producing state after the US suspended export inspections.
Yan Diomandé makes history with Real Madrid move
Real Madrid have officially announced the signing of Yan Diomandé from RB Leipzig on a deal running until 2033. The transfer, worth €125 million plus €15 million in add-ons, becomes the most expensive in the Spanish club’s history. At just 19 years old, the Ivory Coast international also becomes the most expensive African player of all time.
Malaysia Airlines parent orders mandatory drug testing for pilots after arrest
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) said on Friday it has ordered mandatory drug testing and will conduct stricter screening for all pilots across its airlines, following the arrest of a Malaysia Airlines pilot for alleged trafficking in Indonesia last month. The unidentified pilot, 39, was detained on July 28 after authorities found 26kg (57lbs) of the mind-altering drug MDMA in his luggage upon hi...
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In 1974, a German fisherman released thousands of baby catfish into a river; 50 years later they are threatening native wildlife
In 1974, German biologist Roland Lorkowsky introduced the Wels catfish to Spain's Ebro River, where they've since become a top predator, threatening native wildlife. Their large size and aggressive feeding present significant hurdles for conservationists trying to maintain balance. Worsening climate change conditions could facilitate their further invasion into European waters, leading experts to ...
11-year-old boy took Abbot's kneecap in 1956; 70 yrs later, his widow returns it to the museum
A medieval abbot's kneecap and a floor tile have been returned to Glastonbury Abbey more than 70 years after they were taken by an 11-year-old schoolboy during an archaeological dig. The artefacts were kept in Australia for decades before the boy's widow brought them back following his death in 2025.
More than 160 styles and a tasting for all the senses: Beer's Old and New Worlds
On International Beer Day, this age-old drink increasingly asserts itself as a complex, diverse universe, with over 160 styles and sensory richness that goes far beyond casual drinking.
The beetle that hears fire: why it is so valuable to science
The black pine jewel beetle is drawn to forest fires. This seeming paradox actually aids woodland recovery and inspires new early wildfire detection tech.
The beetle that hears fire: why it is so valuable for science
The black pine jewel beetle flies deliberately towards forest fires. What sounds paradoxical at first helps the ecosystem recover and inspires new technologies for early fire detection.
Hong Kong’s Lingnan University student union ceases operations after 6 decades
The student union of Hong Kong’s Lingnan University has announced it will dissolve after nearly six decades in operation, citing the “changes in the situation both on and off campus”, marking the latest in a spate of closures among such organisations in recent years. In a social media post on Thursday, the student union said it had passed a resolution to dissolve after holding a recent joint meeti...
How Europe’s drought exposes ‘weakness of fossil fuels’ as Poland forced to shut down coal plants
Poland has been forced to reduce output on its coal-fired power plants following critically low water levels in the Vistula River.
Record-high heat soars through South Korea
A record-high heatwave is sweeping through the Korean Peninsula, sending temperatures skyrocketing, reaching 42.5C.
食料自給率37％ 過去最低に コメの価格高騰が低下招く
昨年度のカロリーベースの食料自給率は、前の年度より1ポイント下がって37％と過去最低になりました。価格高騰でコメの消費が減ったことが大きく響きました。
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Stunning new hotels set to open on Europe’s islands in 2026 and beyond
From Estonia and Malta to Greece and Italy, a host of new island hotels are opening across Europe.
Extreme heat breaks temperature records in central and eastern Europe
Slovakia reaches new high of 42C as authorities in Poland forced to shut down Kozienice and Połaniec power plantsTemperature records have been broken in several countries across central and eastern Europe as the extreme weather that has caused wildfires and droughts across the continent continues.Countries including Slovakia, Austria and Hungary registered record temperatures. On Thursday, the Slo...
July’s heatwaves kept UK shoppers away from high street
Visits down 3.8% after 6.2% fall in June, with many choosing to buy online instead, research for retail body findsShoppers stayed away from UK high streets during last month’s heatwave temperatures, with many choosing to buy online instead as the mercury in some areas rose into the mid-30Cs.Trips to high streets were down by 3.8% year on year in July after a 6.2% fall in June, according to researc...
Eight dead, including teen suspect's grandparents, in Thailand shooting, police say
Thailand has one of the highest rates of gun ownership in the region, with around 10 million firearms estimated to be in circulation, one for every seven inhabitants.
Thailand school shooting suspect killed eight including his grandparents, police say
Thailand has one of the highest rates of gun ownership in the region, with around 10 million firearms estimated to be in circulation, one for every seven inhabitants.
Six dead and several injured in Thailand school shooting, police say
Thailand has one of the highest rates of gun ownership in the region, with around 10 million firearms estimated to be in circulation, one for every seven inhabitants.
Four dead and 15 injured in Thailand school shooting, deputy interior minister says
Thailand has one of the highest rates of gun ownership in the region, with around 10 million firearms estimated to be in circulation, one for every seven inhabitants.
Two dead and several wounded in Thailand school shooting, local official says
Some reports said police officers had shot and killed the suspect, while others said he had died by suicide.
熊本地震の被害を「激甚災害」に指定 自治体の復旧費用支援へ
熊本県で最大震度7を観測した今回の熊本地震について、政府は7日の持ち回り閣議で「激甚災害」に指定し、復旧にかかる自治体の費用について支援することを決めました。
Hong Kong tourism sector urges action with visitor spending 44% below 2018 level
Hong Kong’s tourism industry has called for more experiential events and closer cross-border cooperation to draw visitors, after tourist spending fell to HK$197.5 billion last year, 44 per cent below its 2018 level. Lawmaker Perry Yiu Pak-leung, chairman of China Travel Service (Hong Kong) Limited, said on Friday that the fall reflected changing travel patterns, with tourists placing greater value...
Why was Taiwan’s president evacuated in the middle of the night?
President William Lai took part in an emergency evacuation drill as part of Taiwan military exercises preparing for a potential Chinese invasion.
Trump angry over leak of US weapons shortage as Iran talks enter crucial phase: Report
President Trump expresses frustration over media claims regarding the depletion of US weapons stockpiles, fearing the leaks may undermine America's leverage in negotiations with Iran. While he admits some reports accurately reflect a tighter supply of advanced munitions, he aims to pursue severe penalties for those behind the information leaks. Vice President Vance characterizes negotiating with I...
Australia news live: Attorney General warns women and children at risk of ‘harmful conduct’ from smartglasses users; major delays at Sydney airport
Follow today’s news liveFederal parliament is returning from winter break next week.Do you have a question you’d like to ask Guardian Australia’s team of political reporters in Canberra? Our political editor, Tom McIlroy, and the team will be answering readers’ questions on the Australian Politics podcast. Continue reading...
China's Taklamakan Desert is now capturing more carbon than it emits
China's shelterbelt initiative has made remarkable strides, turning arid desert borders into thriving carbon sinks. Through strategic vegetation choices, this project now captures more carbon dioxide than it expels. This achievement is anchored in mountain meltwater, vital for its irrigation systems. The initiative showcases the powerful impact of ecological restoration given optimal environmental...