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Four medaka fish flew into space in 1994; 43 eggs were laid and eight baby fish hatched

Astronaut Chiaki Mukai took four medaka fish into space in July 1994 as part of an experiment to study reproduction in microgravity. The fish laid eggs during the mission, with eight of 43 identified eggs hatching in space. After returning to Earth, the adult fish gradually recovered, while the young “space medaka” continued to grow normally.

Japanese lawmakers travel to Beijing, seeking to mend ties after fallout

Japanese lawmakers have traveled to Beijing to meet with Chinese officials

Burnham and European leaders arrive in Kyiv as Ukraine marks Independence Day

U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham is in Kyiv on Monday, meeting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and co-chairing a meeting with international leaders

How much more are you spending on petrol since the war on Iran began?

At least 145 countries have reported increases in petrol prices since the attacks on Iran by the US and Israel began.

How much more are you spending on petrol since the war in Iran began?

At least 145 countries have reported increases in petrol prices since the attacks on Iran by the US and Israel began.

Dominic Perrottet’s brother allegedly shared ‘dirt’ including secret phone recording of minister, Icac hears

Charles Perrottet appeared to be furthering fugitive developer Jean Nassif’s interests by undermining adversaries, a former NSW MP claimsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDominic Perrottet’s brother shared “dirt” – including a secret pocket phone recording of a minister – to try to help a property developer achieve poli...

Dominic Perrottet’s brother allegedly ‘ventilating dirt’ on fugitive developer’s adversaries, Icac hears

Charles Perrottet appeared to be furthering Jean Nassif’s interests when he shared a secret recording, a former NSW MP claimsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDominic Perrottet’s brother shared “dirt” – including a secret pocket phone recording of a minister – to try to help a property developer achieve political outcom...

The health of Norway's King Harald deteriorates over the weekend

King Harald of Norway's health has deteriorated, according to the royal palace

Washington releases 20 lab-raised sunflower stars to restore kelp forests

In a remarkable conservation initiative, twenty lab-raised sunflower sea stars have been released back into the Salish Sea. This effort seeks to restore a species that has suffered extensively due to disease, crucial for the health of kelp forest ecosystems. The project, undertaken in collaboration with the Samish Indian Nation and various researchers, symbolizes hope for restoring ecological bala...

EU, Russian aircraft help Serbia battle wildfires

EU crews and a Russian aircraft help Serbia fight major wildfires as extreme heat fuels fires across the Balkans.

Andy Burnham arrives in Ukraine with plans to share UK blueprints for long-range missiles - Europe live

UK PM to announce support for France in setting up assembly lines for long-range missiles during his Kyiv visit, as coalition of willing the meets later todayHello and welcome to our live coverage of Europe. I am kicking us off but Jakub Krupa will be taking over a little later on.UK ⁠prime ⁠minister Andy ​Burnham arrived in ⁠the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Monday alongside a number of European lead...

Ohio home built entirely underground hits the market for $850,000 with a grass-covered roof

Beijing Robot Games: humanoids take on sprints, football and tai chi

More than 2,000 robots compete in races, football and tai chi at the Beijing Robot Games, testing the movement and stability of humanoid machines.

Celebrities call for protection of child actors after Hayden Panettiere’s death

Hollywood continues to mourn the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, which has sparked discussions regarding the way the film industry treats child stars. "It’s not a coincidence that so many former, specifically pre-sexualized female, child ‘stars’ have profoundly sad lives and untimely ends."

The right to health in Gaza is now a privilege

The devastated healthcare system cannot reach Gaza’s most vulnerable – those who live in displacement camps

Ukraine launches drone strikes on Russian e-commerce giant Ozon

Four logistics hubs in southern Russia were attacked as Kyiv expanded its campaign against supply networks it says support Moscow's military.

U.S. to unveil "economic D-Day" sanctions on Iran

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the new measures will be the "greatest financial offensive" ever.

Syrian criminal clans: How is Germany attempting to address the problem?

Criminally organised groups pose a consistently high threat, a federal report has found. Some states, including Saxony, have a "Taskforce Clan" as one group there has recently attracted particular attention.

Canada-US trade war: Who wins? Who loses?

Canada suspends US trade talks as Trump imposes 50% tariffs, with Ottawa vowing dollar-for-dollar retaliation.

Australian family found 102 venomous snakes hiding beneath a backyard mulch pile

In a remarkable event in Sydney, a family found themselves in a shocking snake situation, uncovering over 40 red-bellied black snakes buried in their yard's mulch pile. After capturing these venomous reptiles, the situation escalated dramatically with adult females giving birth, leading to a total haul of 102 snakes, including 97 hatchlings.

78% of low-income elderly Hongkongers report heat-related distress, survey finds

Nearly 80 per cent of low-income elderly people surveyed in Hong Kong reported physical or mental distress during periods of extreme heat, prompting calls for stronger government support and heat-prevention measures. Data from the Department of Health cited by Greenpeace identified elderly people as the city’s demographic most at risk from extreme temperatures. The number of hospital discharges an...

Ukraine’s allies convene in Kyiv as Zelenskyy seeks air defence boost

'Coalition of the Willing' leaders to discuss air defence shortage as Ukraine and Russia trade drone attacks.

US sailor’s father detained by ICE while son serves aboard USS Abraham Lincoln

A US sailor's father, originally from Nicaragua, faced immigration officials' detention during a routine vehicle stop in Key West, Florida. While his son serves overseas, he feels deep concern for his father's situation, who is currently waiting for green card approval and possesses identification. This incident has raised eyebrows amid heightened scrutiny surrounding the USS Abraham Lincoln's pro...

UK graduate job vacancies plunge to lowest in a decade

Just 8,383 jobs for people leaving university were advertised in July, says recruitment website AdzunaGraduate job vacancies in the UK have sunk to their lowest level since they started being tracked a decade ago, according to a recruiting site.Just 8,383 jobs for people leaving university were advertised in July, the recruitment website Adzuna reported on Monday, down 45% compared with the same p...

Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball sells for £2.5m

The football with which Diego Maradona scored his famous 'hand of God' goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final victory over England is sold at auction.