After Brecksville Dam was removed, free-flowing habitat linked to Lake Erie more than doubled to 71 km
Times of India

After Brecksville Dam was removed, free-flowing habitat linked to Lake Erie more than doubled to 71 km

A restored Lake Erie wetland saw millions of aquatic animals after reconnection to waterways. High-resolution sonar tracked over 3.4 million fish movements into and out of the marsh. Fish utilized the habitat throughout the day and night, showing continuous usage patterns. This research provides clear evidence of how aquatic species use restored coastal habitats. The findings inform management...

Energy secretary says US might not reach nuclear agreement with Iran
The Guardian

Energy secretary says US might not reach nuclear agreement with Iran

Chris Wright tells ABC there ‘may not’ be an agreement that would prevent Iran from having nuclear weaponsUS energy secretary Chris Wright said on Sunday morning that the US may not be able to reach a nuclear agreement with Iran that would prevent the country from having nuclear weapons.Asked on ABC on Sunday morning about any sign of such a deal, as negotiations appear stalled and the US-Israel w...

'Ready to talk': German far right celebrates victory in Saxony-Anhalt

'Ready to talk': German far right celebrates victory in Saxony-Anhalt

France 24

"Everything is possible" is the election campaign slogan of the far-right Alternative for Germany, the leader in Saxony-Anhalt, where the polls have just closed. It talks of a seminal moment for the country. Ulrich Siegmund, who has been polling in pole position to become the state leader, knows he has history in his grasp.

'Ready to talk': German far right celebrates victory

'Ready to talk': German far right celebrates victory

France 24

"Everything is possible" is the election campaign slogan of the far-right Alternative for Germany, the leader in Saxony-Anhalt, where the polls have just closed. It talks of a seminal moment for the country. Ulrich Siegmund, who has been polling in pole position to become the state leader, knows he has history in his grasp.

"Ready to talk": German far-right celebrates victory

"Ready to talk": German far-right celebrates victory

France 24

“Everything is possible” is the election campaign slogan of the far-right Alternative for Germany, the leader in Saxony-Anhalt, where the polls have just closed. It talks of a seminal moment for the country. Ulrich Siegmund, who has been polling in pole position to become the state leader, knows he has history in his grasp.

Lebanon president appeals for US help as Israeli strikes kill 7

Lebanon president appeals for US help as Israeli strikes kill 7

SCMP

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun urged Washington and the international community to help stop Israeli attacks, which killed at least seven people on Sunday despite a truce and a framework deal aimed at halting the violence. Israel said it had targeted Hezbollah operatives and sites in response to a drone attack a day earlier by the Iran-backed group on its troops in the vicinity of a strategic sout...

Lebanon’s president appeals to US for help as Israeli strikes kill 7

Lebanon’s president appeals to US for help as Israeli strikes kill 7

SCMP

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun urged Washington and the international community to help stop Israeli attacks, which killed at least seven people on Sunday despite a truce and a framework deal aimed at halting the violence. Israel said it had targeted Hezbollah operatives and sites in response to a drone attack a day earlier by the Iran-backed group on its troops in the vicinity of a strategic sout...

EU faces 300,000 factory job cuts as China ‘colonises’ supply chains, industry warns

EU faces 300,000 factory job cuts as China ‘colonises’ supply chains, industry warns

The Guardian

Protest using 10 coffins to symbolise struggling manufacturing industry to take place in BrusselsJob losses in EU manufacturing will rapidly increase unless Brussels stops the “colonisation” of industry by Chinese component manufacturers, a leading industry trade body has warned.Eurometal predicts 300,000 job losses in manufacturing in the rest of 2026 because of expanding competition from China, ...

After a 25-acre Lake Erie wetland was reconnected, sonar recorded 3.44 million fish detections

After a 25-acre Lake Erie wetland was reconnected, sonar recorded 3.44 million fish detections

Times of India

A rejuvenated wetland at Lake Erie witnessed an influx of aquatic wildlife thanks to its reconnection. High-resolution sonar has captured a staggering 3.4 million fish movements entering and exiting this newly transformed habitat. This research reveals valuable insights into how aquatic species engage with restored coastal ecosystems, as fish showcased varied activity throughout both day and night...

Germany’s far-right AfD claims historic win in regional election

Germany’s far-right AfD claims historic win in regional election

SCMP

Germany’s far-right AfD won a landslide victory in a key regional election Sunday in the ex-communist east, a result seen as a stinging rebuke for Chancellor Friedrich Merz, but looked set to miss out on an absolute majority to govern alone. “We have made history today,” said a jubilant Ulrich Siegmund, the 35-year-old lead candidate of the anti-immigration Alternative for Germany party in Saxony-...

German far-right AfD claims historic win in regional election

German far-right AfD claims historic win in regional election

SCMP

Germany’s far-right AfD won a landslide victory in a key regional election Sunday in the ex-communist east, a result seen as a stinging rebuke for Chancellor Friedrich Merz, but looked set to miss out on an absolute majority to govern alone. “We have made history today,” said a jubilant Ulrich Siegmund, the 35-year-old lead candidate of the anti-immigration Alternative for Germany party in Saxony-...

Germany’s far-right AfD is landslide winner in Saxony-Anhalt vote, exit polls indicate

Germany’s far-right AfD is landslide winner in Saxony-Anhalt vote, exit polls indicate

SCMP

Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) won key regional elections on Sunday by a landslide with at least 44 per cent of the vote in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, said exit polls by two public broadcasters. The AfD was far ahead of the centre-right CDU of Chancellor Friedrich Merz, which stood at 18.5 per cent, but it was too early to say whether the far-right party would win an ab...

Trump again asks supreme court to restrict mail-in voting as midterms loom

Trump again asks supreme court to restrict mail-in voting as midterms loom

The Guardian

Legal fight continues as states begin sending out ballots for voters to vote by mail in November’s midterm electionsThe Trump administration renewed its appeal to the US supreme court on Sunday to allow restrictions on mail-in voting, after a federal judge had blocked new limits on such ballots, just ahead of November’s midterm elections.The latest filing follows a decision by US district court ju...

Far-right AfD wins key German state election but may fail to secure majority

Far-right AfD wins key German state election but may fail to secure majority

The Guardian

Exit poll shows Alternative für Deutschland on 44.5% of vote in Saxony-Anhalt after huge turnout, with votes still being countedThe populist far-right, anti-immigration Alternative für Deutschland has emerged as the winner in a crucial state election in Germany, exit polls have projected, but it remains unclear as to whether it will be able to form a government and become the first far-right party...