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In 2014, Texas bought 17,351-acre Powderhorn Ranch; 15,000 acres later became a wildlife area

In 2014, a coalition of conservation groups bought 17,351-acre Powderhorn Ranch on the Texas coast for $37.7 million. A major share of the funding came from BP and Transocean penalties linked to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Four years later, more than 15,000 acres were transferred to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department as a wildlife management area.

Rape and murder of toddler in Nepal sparks calls for the death penalty

Protesters and politicians enraged by the rape and murder of a 3-year-old girl in Nepal are demanding the country institute the death penalty.

Can Taiwan’s new F-16s level the playing field against the PLA’s J-20 stealth fighters?

Taiwan’s first two F-16 Block 70 fighter jets from the United States are expected to arrive within days, with some analysts saying the improved models could give Taipei better odds against the People’s Liberation Army’s fifth-generation J-20 fighters. The jets will be the first deliveries under a long-delayed NT$247.3 billion (US$7.76 billion) deal for 66 aircraft. The two fighters, numbered 6727 ...

Record heatwaves kill more than 35,000 across Europe, toll expected to rise: Report

Third drone and suspected military explosives found near Leipzig airport

Local media report discovery by German investigators after attempted attack on cargo and military logistics hubEurope live – latest updatesGerman investigators uncovered a third drone and suspected military explosives thought to be connected to an attempted attack on Leipzig airport, local media have reported.The drone was discovered in Kabelsketal, just to the west of the airport, along with abou...

Kansas cowboy turns 50 wind turbines into his most reliable cash crop

Chinese artist sentenced to 3 years in prison over satirical Mao statues

A Chinese court has sentenced artist Gao Zhen to three years in prison for "infringing upon the reputation of heroes" through his satirical art

Supreme court threatens midterms mail-in voting as it backs Trump plan | First Thing

US president has been obsessed with restricting the ability to vote by mail, despite using it himself. Plus, why we are still fascinated with Meg from the White StripesDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning. The US supreme court has sided with Donald Trump in his effort to crack down on mail-in voting, though it is unclear whether or not his administration will be ab...

First Thing: Supreme court threatens midterms mail-in voting as it backs Trump plan

US president has been obsessed with restricting the ability to vote by mail, despite using it himself. Plus why we are still so fascinated with Meg from the White StripesGood morning. The US supreme court has sided with Donald Trump in his effort to crack down on mail-in voting, though it is unclear whether or not his administration will be able to take action before the midterm elections in Novem...

Trump considering renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' as trade war with Canada escalates

The rhetoric between the two countries is escalating, with Trump telling Canadian leaders on Monday to “fall in line” or face consequences “far WORSE” than existing tariffs.

UK to back Ukraine with missile blueprints amid Russia-Ukraine strikes

UK PM Andy Burnham visited Kyiv on his first foreign trip, pledging to give cruise missile designs to Ukraine.

Moon mission delay a hiccup, but Chinese rocket city Wenchang remains on the march

For generations, Wenchang, on Hainan’s northeastern coast, was better known for coconuts, its namesake chicken and the emigrants who left for Southeast Asia in search of a living. Now the rhythms of life here have been altered, gradually and then all at once, by China’s space programme. Wenchang Space Launch Site staged its first launch in 2016. Since then it has become one of the country’s top na...

Could Mecca defence pact be first step to new Middle East order?

The Mecca security pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan stipulates that an armed attack against one shall count as an attack against all three. Yet the real message is directed at the United States: if being an American ally offers no immunity against attack, there is little point in waiting for Washington to honour its security guarantees. That there has been no official White House sta...

Andrew Tate rented supercars to appear ‘uberwealthy’, says his lawyer

Self-described misogynist and his brother, Tristan are playing role to generate income from online attention, Miami court filing saysAndrew Tate rented supercars and borrowed a yacht to appear “uberwealthy” and generate online engagement, his lawyer has said.Legal representatives for the self-described misogynist social media influencer and his brother, Tristan Tate, have claimed the pair delibera...

UNICEF warns 1 million Afghan children at risk of death from malnutrition

One million children subject to severe acute malnutrition in Afghanistan are at risk of dying if they do not receive immediate treatment, the UNICEF warned on Tuesday. Nearly 40 percent of those admitted to hospitals comprise babies under six months old.

Woman fined HK$4,000 over unleashed dog attack at Hong Kong pet garden

A woman has been fined HK$4,000 (US$510) after pleading guilty to failing to keep her dog on a leash after it attacked a smaller canine and bit its owner. Eastern Court on Tuesday heard guilty pleas from Chong Oi-lam, 44, who had not leashed her golden retriever while walking it at the pet garden at Wan Chai Temporary Promenade on January 20. The court heard that after the golden retriever pounced...

In 1993, Minnesota turned 5,000 acres of abandoned iron mines and 15 flooded pits up to...

A former Minnesota iron mining area has undergone a remarkable ecological transformation over thirty-three years. Abandoned pits and damaged land now host extensive mountain bike trails and natural shorelines. This restoration effort has revitalized nearby communities and created new outdoor tourism opportunities. The clear, deep mine pit lakes also attract scuba divers and anglers from across the...

How water becomes a weapon of war

A Palestinian spring now fills a swimming pool that belongs to Israeli settlers. AJLabs on how water became a weapon.

Iran vows retaliation after U.S. widens sanctions, fueling fears of escalated war

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran has vowed to retaliate against to widened U.S. sanctions, saying Washington should “expect an attack” in response to the measures.

Meet the young Kenyan designer preserving culture through traditional craft

At a time when fashion is increasingly dominated by mass production, a young Kenyan designer is taking a slower approach. Hillary Mukabwa, the founder and lead designer of Mukabwa Studio in Nairobi, works with hand looms to create cotton fabrics that he turns into clothes, bags and more in a deliberate attempt to reconnect with a craft increasingly being pushed aside by modernisation.

Rwanda accuses DR Congo of supporting an armed group on its soil

Rwanda says FDLR threat justifies its continued involvement in eastern DRC, as efforts to verify a ceasefire advance.

Rohingya refugees demand justice, dignity at Cox’s Bazar protest

The United Council of Rohingya refugee group says it organised the protest to highlight 'ongoing humanitarian crisis'.

Ceuta migration sparks nearly 9,600 hate posts on social media

The Spanish Observatory on Racism and Xenophobia logged 9,590 hate messages in two days tied to a July influx of some 80,000 migrants into Ceuta.

Reader Q&A: international correspondent Luke Harding answers your questions now

The Guardian’s Luke Harding is live now replying to your questions – from his new book on Trump and Putin to the state of the war in Ukraine, his explusion from Russia and his career as a foreign correspondentAsk a question: log in or sign up heresberney asks: Do you think the UK government should have taken the murder of Alexander Litvinenko more seriously and not have invited Putin to the 2012 O...

'Bombed by nature': French village deals with aftermath of rare tornado

A rare tornado that swept through the Aude department in southern France devastated the tiny village of Pomas, the mayor said on Tuesday, destroying homes, the town hall and a local school and leaving residents feeling like they are living through "a wartime situation".