New Zealand is investing $202 million in a mega-operation aimed at restoring three islands destroyed by invasive species

New Zealand is investing $202 million in a mega-operation aimed at restoring three islands destroyed by invasive species

Times of India •

In an inspiring ecological restoration project, New Zealand is teaming up with Māori natives to tackle invasive mammal populations on three major islands, including Maukahuka, Rakiura, and the Chatham archipelago. This extensive collaboration among governmental bodies, local communities, and Indigenous organizations aims to breathe new life into native wildlife. The success of this project could h...

Uncertainty shrouds Blanche’s nomination to be Trump’s next attorney general as key Republicans postpone vote – live

Uncertainty shrouds Blanche’s nomination to be Trump’s next attorney general as key Republicans postpone vote – live

The Guardian •

Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis had demanded further assurances about the settlement of Trump’s lawsuit against the Internal Revenue ServiceSign up for the US Breaking News emailGas prices are up almost a dollar a gallon since the day Donald Trump took office; mortgage rates just hit their highest level in nearly a year, and over the weekend a prominent economist said the Iran war is costing ...

#Ukraine pounded in Russian attack, Polish airspace 'violated'

#Ukraine pounded in Russian attack, Polish airspace 'violated'

France 24 •

In #Russia's latest deadly attack on #Ukraine, an unidentified object violated Polish airspace and crashed into a field. Ukrainian President Volodymyr #Zelensky has urged allies for anti-ballistic #missiles against 'Russian terror', while the #EU has slammed the attack.

Quote of the day by Franz Kafka: ‘By believing passionately in something that still does not exist, we create it,’ and why imagination is the first step towards innovation

Quote of the day by Franz Kafka: ‘By believing passionately in something that still does not exist, we create it,’ and why imagination is the first step towards innovation

Times of India •

Innovation and change are ignited by imagination, as our belief in the unseen brings them to life. Many realities begin as mere concepts in the mind before emerging into existence. Breakthroughs frequently arise from ideas that others deem impossible, often met with skepticism. These ideas need nurturing and persistence, evolving through revision while overcoming disappointments. Our future materi...

Arika Kundu, 13, turns peanut shell waste into pesticide remover, competes for $25,000 prize

Arika Kundu, 13, turns peanut shell waste into pesticide remover, competes for $25,000 prize

Times of India •

Thirteen-year-old Minnesota student Arika Kundu has designed a method that uses discarded peanut shells to help remove pesticide residues from fresh fruits and vegetables. Her project, called LIGNEX, has made her one of 10 finalists in the 2026 3M Young Scientist Challenge. She will now compete for the $25,000 grand prize with guidance from a 3M scientist.

Study finds monkeys recognise shapes in ways surprisingly similar to humans

Study finds monkeys recognise shapes in ways surprisingly similar to humans

Times of India •

New research indicates monkeys and humans process geometric shapes similarly. This suggests geometric intuition evolved long before modern humans appeared. Rotated shapes revealed abstract reasoning abilities in monkeys and children. The study found shared cognitive mechanisms rather than separate systems. Human geometric abilities build upon primate foundations, not entirely new reasoning.

First Thing: US government borrowing costs hit new high as US strikes resume on Iran

First Thing: US government borrowing costs hit new high as US strikes resume on Iran

The Guardian •

The Federal Reserve voted to hold its key interest rate steady, sending stocks tumbling, as US claimed to hit ‘dozens’ of Iranian targets. Plus the origins of Coca-Cola may have been found … in ItalyGood morning. US government borrowing costs have hit their highest level since 2007 after the Federal Reserve voted to hold its key interest rate steady, feeding fears that the central bank may not mov...

First Thing: US government borrowing costs hit new high as strikes on Iran resume

First Thing: US government borrowing costs hit new high as strikes on Iran resume

The Guardian •

The Federal Reserve votes to hold its key interest rate steady, sending stocks tumbling. Plus: the origins of Coca-Cola may have been found Good morning. US government borrowing costs have hit their highest level since 2007 after the Federal Reserve voted to hold its key interest rate steady, feeding fears that the central bank may not move fast enough to tame a rise in inflation. Kevin Warsh, the...

6 hurt as truck and minibus collide on Hong Kong’s Castle Peak Road

6 hurt as truck and minibus collide on Hong Kong’s Castle Peak Road

SCMP •

Six people have been injured in a collision between a truck and a minibus on a section of Castle Peak Road near Yuen Long in Hong Kong. Police said they were alerted at 4.27pm on Thursday to the traffic accident involving a 24-tonne truck and a green-topped minibus on the Yuen Long-bound lane of Castle Peak Road-Tam Mi. Six people suffered neck injuries, police said, adding that they would be sent...

How native livestock is reducing the risk of wildfires in Spain's Galicia region

How native livestock is reducing the risk of wildfires in Spain's Galicia region

France 24 •

In Spain's Galicia region, native goats, sheep, and cows are helping local communities reduce the risk of wildfires by grazing on flammable undergrowth.The initiative has gained momentum in an area hit hard by Spain's worst wildfire year in 2025, where nearly 119,00 hectares of land burned, an area spanning roughly double the size of Madrid. The animals include the Cachena, a native goat-like cow ...

Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% as inflation fears mount

Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% as inflation fears mount

The Guardian •

Split vote comes as Iran war is rekindled and oil price climbs back above $90 a barrelThe Bank of England has kept UK interest rates on hold as fears mount over rising inflation triggered by the Iran war.Against a volatile backdrop in the Middle East conflict, the Bank’s monetary policy committee voted to keep its key base rate at the current level of 3.75%, although the decision was not unanimous...

Let them eat SUVs: Trump White House orders fleet of luxury cars as Americans struggle

Let them eat SUVs: Trump White House orders fleet of luxury cars as Americans struggle

The Guardian •

Americans are facing a deepening affordability crisis but at least Trump and co have ... 250 new Cadillac EscaladesThis was originally published in This Week in Trumpland. Sign up to receive it in your inbox every WednesdayGas prices are up almost a dollar a gallon since the day Donald Trump took office; mortgage rates just hit their highest level in nearly a year, and over the weekend a prominent...

Book returned to Australian library – 150 years overdue

Book returned to Australian library – 150 years overdue

The Guardian •

The book, Antiquities of Athens, was handed back to Kiama library by a man who found it bricked into a wallAn Australian public library has had a book returned an estimated 150 years late after being found behind a wall during a home renovation.The book, Antiquities of Athens, published in 1858, was returned to the library in the seaside town of Kiama, south of Sydney, by a man who had found it in...

Josh Allen’s charity golf event raises $17M; fatherhood deepens his empathy

Josh Allen’s charity golf event raises $17M; fatherhood deepens his empathy

Times of India •

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen now understands parents facing hospital crises more deeply. His daughter Harper's birth has profoundly changed his perspective on children's health struggles. Allen spoke emotionally at his "117 Holes for Charity" event, which supports Golisano Children's Hospital. This fundraiser recently helped the Patricia Allen Fund reach seventeen million dollars in don...