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Brazilian scientists sampled 800 trees across 63 Amazon locations; their atomic fingerprinting...

Brazilian scientists are innovating with an isotopic mapping model designed to tackle illegal logging head-on. This novel forensic tool examines atomic signatures within trees, allowing them to trace the origination of timber effectively. Currently, the model can eliminate ninety-two percent of the Amazon rainforest from potential illegal wood sources, utilizing stable isotope analysis for secure ...

Ex-nurse revives baby who stopped breathing during Arizona post-office visit

A former nurse's quick actions saved an infant's life at an Arizona post office. Mary Schwarz performed CPR and airway clearing on baby Nova who stopped breathing. Police Lieutenant Shari Aguilar then transported the infant to a nearby clinic for immediate medical attention. Nova, who had prior heart issues, began breathing again during the car ride. This incident highlights the critical importanc...

How to end the ‘Hormuz war’

The least bad option for the US is to let the MoU Article 5 play out.

Burnham to focus on keeping child rapists in prison as release scheme talks enter final day

Review goes down to the wire after ministers speak with victims’ representatives and support servicesAndy Burnham is focused on preventing the release of child sexual abuse perpetrators as part of the government’s early release scheme, as urgent talks on which serious criminals could be exempted go down to the wire.Government ministers are understood to have 24 hours to assess which criminals can ...

Rhine River hits record low as drought grips Germany

Record low water levels on Germany's Rhine River left boats stranded in Cologne, as prolonged heat and drought pushed the country's busiest waterway to its lowest level on record.

9,000 discarded Christmas trees help restore New Orleans wetlands

New Orleans is giving used Christmas trees a second life by dropping them into coastal marshes to help slow land loss. The bundled trees trap sediment, reduce wave energy and support marsh grass growth. Scientists say the method helps restore wetlands in selected areas but is only one part of Louisiana's broader coastal protection efforts.

US general warns Pentagon he lacks naval assets to keep shielding Israel from missiles: Report

2 crew members dead, 2 found alive after firefighting helicopters collide in Greece

Greece’s fire department says the collision of two firefighting helicopters battling a major wildfire burning out of control west of Athens on Sunday left two crew members dead, while another two were recovered alive. The fire department said the dead crew members were one Greek and one Danish national, while the two who were recovered alive were one Greek and one British national. Foreign firefig...

Greece firefighting helicopters collide as battle to contain wildfires continues

Two helicopters have collided and crashed while fighting a fire west of Athens, the Greek broadcaster ERT reported on Sunday. The pilots of one of the helicopters have made contact with fire brigade headquarters by radio, but the fate of the crew of the second helicopter remains unclear. Each helicopter was carrying a two-person crew, the Greek fire department said. A large-scale search and rescue...

Ukrainian farmers use temporary storage to revive grain exports

Russian attacks disrupt Black Sea exports, forcing Ukrainian farmers to use temporary grain storage.

Fire spread deeper into Athens region

Two firefighting helicopters have collided while battling a wildfire west of Athens in Greece. The Greek fire service says each helicopter was carrying a two-person crew, and a search-and-rescue operation is now underway. Greece is battling wildfires on multiple fronts, with the Prime Minister warning of “extremely difficult” days ahead. Dozens of homes have been damaged or destroyed, and three f...

US, Israel to hold off on Iran strikes

US President Donald Trump has pulled back from plans for major new strikes on Iran, in his latest climbdown after weeks of threatening to hit Tehran hard. The president said late Saturday that the US would hold off, provided a deal can be reached quickly. It follows a phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who reportedly urged de-escalation, amid fears that Iran could retaliate ag...

National Gallery security staff segregated like ‘second-class citizens’, curator claims

Exclusive: Outsourced guards, largely from ethnic minority backgrounds, barred from staff hub for mainly white employeesThe National Gallery’s security staff, of whom the vast majority are from ethnic minority backgrounds, are facing shocking segregation, a senior curator has claimed.Its outsourced guards are barred from the building’s high-quality “hub” – bright and airy recreation rooms that are...

Hong Kong, CSRC deepen financial ties ahead of first yuan bond futures launch

Hong Kong’s leader has met the head of mainland China’s securities regulator to discuss deepening links between the two financial markets ahead of the launch of the city’s first yuan-denominated bond futures. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said on Sunday evening that he met China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) chairman Wu Qing at Government House in Central to exchange views on deepenin...

Alan Jones trial on indecent assault and sexual touching charges begins in Sydney

The 85-year-old former broadcaster faces 22 charges from six different complainants in what is expected to be a four-month trialGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe high-profile trial of former broadcaster Alan Jones for indecent assault and sexual touching charges begins on Monday in Sydney’s Downing Centre local court and is expected to run for four months and hear from...

A record number of First Nations people died in NSW prison custody last year. Advocates fear this year will be worse

Exclusive: Karlene Whitton says her son Matthew Roberts took his own life three months into his jail term. ‘I keep picturing it every night’Warning: This article contains images and names of Indigenous Australians who have diedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFirst Nations advocates warn that prisons in New South Wales could exceed the record number of Indigenous deaths i...

Man arrested after Scottish woman found dead inside suitcase in Athens

Greek police say 26-year-old foreigner is believed to have left Elisabeth-Jane Ross’s body in derelict buildingA man has been arrested after the death of a Scottish woman whose body was found inside a suitcase in Athens.The 26-year-old man, who Greek police said was a foreigner, was arrested after the death of Elisabeth-Jane Ross. The 38-year-old’s body was discovered inside a suitcase by a homele...

Researchers mapped 128 million US buildings for landslide exposure; 6.5 million Americans live in...

A recent study identifies millions of Americans at risk from landslide hazards, revealing that densely populated eastern states have higher exposure. The challenges mount for rural communities when recovery from landslides is needed, contrasting with wealthier cities that implement zoning and engineering strategies to minimize risk. The findings stress the importance of increased public investment...

Wildfires near Bordeaux spark fears of hidden damage to France’s wine

France's worst wildfires in decades now threaten Bordeaux's famed wine production. Smoke taint can subtly damage grapes, affecting taste and value for years. This danger arrives during a sensitive ripening period for the grapes. The wine industry already faces market pressures and export challenges. Climate change poses ongoing threats to this vital agricultural sector.

Body of famed international climber Nirmal Purja and 3 more found after Pakistan avalanche

The remains of renowned climber Nirmal Purja and three others have been found on Broad Peak after an avalanche swept away a 10-member expedition

Heatwave forces nuclear shutdown in Hungary

Hungary says a heatwave has forced the shutdown of its largest nuclear plant as low Danube levels disrupt cooling.

Moscow mayor calls a deadly bomb attack on a restaurant a 'terrorist act'

Moscow's mayor has called a bomb attack on a restaurant a "brutal terrorist act" but hasn't specified who is responsible

‘Stench of sleaze’: Farage struck deal over political return months before 2024 election, reports say

Labour chair accuses Reform of making ‘grubby pacts’ after contradictory reports emerge on timeline of eventsReform UK is operating under a “stench of sleaze” Labour have said, after reports that Nigel Farage struck a secret deal to return as leader of Reform UK months before the general election.Farage was in discussions about a return to the political frontline from as early as March 2024, despi...

Jardine Foundation to end scholarships for Oxford, Cambridge undergrads

An educational trust established by Hong Kong-based conglomerate Jardine Matheson will end its prestigious undergraduate scholarship programme for Oxford and Cambridge universities after a strategic review, redirecting the funds to institutions in Asia. According to the Jardine Foundation’s website, students starting their studies later this year will be the final cohort of undergraduate “Oxbridge...

Jardine Foundation to cut scholarship scheme for Oxford, Cambridge undergrads

An educational trust established by Hong Kong-based conglomerate Jardine Matheson will end its prestigious undergraduate scholarship programme for Oxford and Cambridge universities after a strategic review, redirecting the funds to institutions in Asia. According to the Jardine Foundation’s website, students starting their studies later this year will be the final cohort of undergraduate “Oxbridge...