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Montana rancher’s rare Nanotyrannus fossil goes on display ahead of $9M auction

A rare find in the form of a nearly 70 percent complete Nanotyrannus skeleton, affectionately named Jodi, has been unearthed by rancher Jodi Pierson in Montana and is set to go under the hammer at Sotheby’s in New York on October 27. This well-preserved specimen is anticipated to garner between $6 million and $9 million, creating a buzz among paleontologists and collectors alike due to its invalua...

Beau Lamarre-Condon allegedly asked celebrity chaser friend if he could post phone to her in WA to throw in water, court told

Woman contacted following alleged murders, years after meeting Lamarre-Condon in Sydney and bonding over scepticism of Covid vaccinesFollow our Australia politics live blog for latest updatesGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastBeau Lamarre-Condon asked a friend in Western Australia if he could post her a phone to be thrown into a body of water, and told her he’d been “set up...

Tech Aids Lost Birdsong Recovery: Synthetic calls help sparrows relearn old songs; scientists weigh AI’s role

A groundbreaking approach has emerged, leveraging computer-generated recordings to rejuvenate the bird songs that nature has lost. Researchers successfully reintroduced the unique call of the rufous-collared sparrow back into its habitat in Argentina. This innovative conservation strategy seeks to bolster endangered species by preserving their vocal heritage and fostering communication skills, as ...

Restoring nature is key to a more resilient future

At COP17 and COP31, governments must accelerate positive tipping points in energy, food and finance.

‘Witch hunt’ sweeps up Asian men misidentified in alleged Cornell gang rape

One message told him to “go to hell”. Others said he deserved to be imprisoned. Death threats poured in. Asians who share a name with one of the men accused of raping a US university student have faced a torrent of online abuse. The alleged 2024 gang rape of a Cornell University student, detailed in a recent lawsuit, has sparked an outpouring of outrage against the seven accused perpetrators. The ...

New four-lane bridge between China and North Korea opens after a decade of delay

The new bridge's opening comes about a month after North Korea and Russia opened a road bridge as part of their efforts to cement relations.

An increase in killings of women in Cameroon spurs protests

Elementary school teacher Geraldine Achiah died in Cameroon after allegedly being beaten by her husband

‘Manosphere’ podcasts and moon-landing conspiracy theories to remain online under new laws, Wells says

Communications minister rebuts claims that Labor’s digital duty of care laws would lead to government control of speechFollow our Australian politics live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralians could still “listen to manosphere podcasts” or “say the moon landing was fake” under proposed new online safety laws, Anika Wells has stressed as she r...

An increase in killings of women in Cameroon spurs protests and demands for better laws

Elementary school teacher Geraldine Achiah died in Cameroon after allegedly being beaten by her husband

‘They’re not dead yet’: Bleached corals recover in record time after touching healthy clones

In the lab, bleached corals recovered within just seven weeks of being put in brief contact with healthy corals.

'Go to jail or be shot’: Trump warns US military secret leakers

Trump issued a warning to those leaking military secrets, suggesting jail or execution as consequences. He also discussed the bombing of Iran's nuclear facilities and threats against leakers. The Pentagon is planning a live-stream execution of Nidal Malik Hasan for his 2009 attack at Fort Hood. Trump confirmed support for this execution, emphasizing that he is indifferent to the method used.

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Embryo gene editing is getting more precise, but how safe and ethical is the practice? | Euronews Tech Talks

The use of a precise gene editing technique to edit human embryos has caught the attention of academics and society, yet doubts over its safety and ethics remain.

Hundreds of IDF investigations into killings still have no public outcome, BBC Verify finds

BBC Verify has identified 254 incidents from the past three years the Israeli military said it is reviewing after being accused of harm.

Parents of Chloe Moffat want Treasury staff held to account over her death

Exclusive: David and Anne Moffat to meet permanent secretary after coroner found Treasury ‘materially contributed’ to employee taking her own lifeThe parents of a woman who killed herself after facing disciplinary proceedings at the Treasury will call for anyone found to have contributed to their daughter’s death to be held to account.A coroner found in August that the Treasury had “materially con...

UK households have paid extra £13,961 on bills since 2021 amid soaring inflation, TUC says

Trades Union Congress urges chancellor to tackle rising additional living costs in this month’s budgetUK households have paid almost £14,000 on average in additional costs for mortgages, loans, energy and water bills over the past five years, according to a report urging the chancellor to tackle soaring living costs at the budget.With less than a fortnight before John Healey’s first budget as chan...

Poland looks to economic heights in a country transformed since Soviet days

In the final part of our series on the country, Poles tell how wages have soared – along with the cost of livingAbove the rain-soaked streets of Warsaw, the observation deck of the Varso tower overlooks Joseph Stalin’s gift to Poland that has divided opinion for decades.For some, the Soviet-era Palace of Culture and Science is a drunk confectioner’s nightmare; standing as a relic of oppression tha...

‘Plot twist trips’: Why going off-script is the ‘ultimate travel flex’, according to Booking.com

In its 2027 predictions report, Booking.com says travellers look set to break out of their comfort zones by taking a trip to do something that’s completely out of character.

Emboldened by hybrid car deal, Europe coalesces around tougher China stance

The EU’s surprise deal with China on hybrid cars last week was supposed to ease the pressure on Beijing. Instead, Brussels is preparing to intensify its crackdown on Chinese trade practices, emboldened by the discovery that its threats are finally delivering results. Now, those driving trade policy for the bloc believe they have landed on a two-track formula. Intensive dialogue is seen to have yie...

How opposition to data centres is bringing Democrats and Republicans together

Israel has detained more than 2,000 Palestinian children since 2023: report

At least 350 Palestinian children currently face 'harsh conditions' in Israeli prisons.

Australian politics live: Shoebridge denies knowing about Steele-John allegations and says he’s entitled to fair process

Follow the day’s news live.Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPrivate health insurance changes ‘recalibrating precious taxpayer dollars’, says WellsThe health minister, Mark Butler, yesterday promised to reintroduce a bill to reduce private health insurance rebates for over-65s, after it was thrown out of the Senate by the crossbench and Coalition.It’s really important we r...

Con Edison’s $300M Bronx substation mimics a row of homes as $47.3M upgrade gets approval

Con Edison is set to invest $47.3 million in enhancing the East 179th Street substation in the Bronx. This vital upgrade will include the installation of a fifth transformer and a new feeder line. The initiative aims to bolster the local electric capacity, facilitating support for electrification and electric vehicles.

NYC subway hides ventilation shaft and emergency exit behind 1847 Brooklyn townhouse façade

Nestled at 58 Joralemon Street in Brooklyn Heights lies a historic brownstone that harbors a subway ventilation shaft beneath its surface. Established in 1847, it transformed into a vital transit hub in 1908 under the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company. The building's unchanged facade allows it to integrate seamlessly into the neighborhood while fulfilling crucial safety roles.

Lake Ringgold Reservoir Permit: Judge overturns state approval; Wichita Falls weighs appeal

In a significant legal development, a Texas judge has scrapped the permit for the Lake Ringgold reservoir, amidst ongoing opposition from local ranchers concerned about environmental issues and property rights. Wichita Falls aims to appeal this ruling as they push for their water supply plans. This situation underscores the complex relationship between infrastructure advancements and conservation,...