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Louisiana’s Upper Barataria Marsh Creation Project has restored 1,170 acres of new wetland habitat in the Barataria Basin. One year after construction, white and brown shrimp, blue crab and red drum are using the restored marsh and water features. The project aims to rebuild coastal ecosystems damaged by decades of land loss and the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
Oil leaking from a tanker grounded off the coast of Oman is not only endangering a nearby island but has now also reached beaches on the Gulf Arab country’s mainland, to the north of the island
A US congressional advisory body on China said the country is projecting an image of confidence even as concerns about its economy and future growth remain beneath the surface, following a week-long visit to Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou in July. Members of the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC) discussed their observations during a wide-ranging press briefing on Wednesday, o...
In tonight's program, across parts of Africa millions lifted their eyes skywards for a rare celestial event, a partial solar eclipse. Also, in Zambia President Hakainde Hichilema hopes for a second term his main rival, says that it's been a tough campaign in part because of deliberate obstruction from the government. And finally, Nigerian driver are increasingly turning to electric vehicles, as th...
Morocco Interior Ministry says it has increased security along its borders with the Spanish exclaves Ceuta and Melilla.
The father of an 11-year-old boy says Israeli forces shot his son in the head and leg in Khan Younis.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, the youngest person to hold the role, will leave at month’s end, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday. Leavitt, 28, just recently returned to the White House after taking a brief leave for the birth of her second child in May. Leavitt has been one of the most visible advocates of Trump’s “Make America Great Again” movement. The Republican preside...
Eclipse witnessed by tens of millions across western Europe as enthusiasts gather along path of totalitySolar eclipse 2026 across Europe: in picturesCruise ships, quiet towns and an all-day festival: millions flock to eclipse viewing spots across Europein Land’s End, CornwallThe roads and car parks of west and north Cornwall are clogged as people gather to watch the solar eclipse. Continue reading...
Key takeaways from Tuesday's primaries in six states; Karoline Leavitt leaving role as White House press secretary.
Repeated drone strikes on oil and power infrastructure are deepening Libya's energy crisis.
Strike on a tuk-tuk in Beit Lahiya kills one, wounds five in first Israeli aerial bombardment in a week
Heavy rains triggered a landslide on Wednesday that killed at least seven people in India’s western Maharashtra state.
The US immigration agency is spending $20m on gloves that deliver a sharp electric shock intended to compel subjects to comply.
A court has sentenced ousted former leader Bashar al-Assad and others to death in absentia.
Despite growing opposition to the death penalty, one state is behind the rising numbers.
Day briefly turned to night in Spain on Wednesday, as the country witnessed its first total solar eclipse in more than a century, plunging it into eerie darkness in one of nature’s greatest spectacles. The spectral glow of the sun’s outer corona, shimmering out of the edges of the shadowy moon, drew gasps and cheers from huge crowds, just 90 minutes after it first appeared in the remote Arctic reg...
Democratic socialist Francesca Hong fell just short as David Crowley strives for unity for the general electionDemocratic socialist Francesca Hong was on course to win the party’s nomination for Wisconsin governor on Wednesday by a clear margin, according to the polls – presaging the latest in an extraordinary wave of leftwing victories across the country, challenging the party’s establishment.It ...
Democratic socialist Francesca Hong fell just short as David Crowley strives for unity for November’s general electionDemocratic socialist Francesca Hong was on course to win the party’s nomination for Wisconsin governor on Wednesday by a clear margin, according to the polls – presaging the latest in an extraordinary wave of leftwing victories across the country, challenging the party’s establishm...
Life often throws insurmountable challenges our way, yet how we respond is within our control. A saying mistakenly linked to Voltaire beautifully encapsulates this spirit of resilience. This notion complements Viktor Frankl's concept of tragic optimism, proposing that we can find joy amid adversity. Embracing radical acceptance allows us to confront our circumstances, paving the way to discover me...
Israeli defence minister Israel Katz has said that Israel “will under no circumstances” withdraw its troops.
News bargaining bill expected to pass parliament after Labor and Coalition agree on terms that will force tech companies to contribute to media outlets. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGood morning and welcome to our live politics blog. I’m Martin Farrer with the top overnight stories and then it will be Krishani Dhanji with the main action.The n...
The total eclipse in Spain – and partial eclipse seen across much of Europe – gave rise to a host of incredible photos.
Reiner, 32, charged with first-degree murder in deaths of Hollywood towering figures Rob Reiner and Michele ReinerA grand jury has indicted Nick Reiner with first-degree murder in the deaths of his parents, the renowned director and actor Rob Reiner and photographer Michele Singer Reiner, the Los Angeles county district attorney’s office announced on Wednesday.Prosecutors accuse Reiner, 32, of sta...
A total solar eclipse crossed Iceland, Britain and parts of the European continent, drawing crowds to watch the event.
Report by NGO 7amleh, Utrecht University analyses 3,520 cases of digital rights violations against Palestinians.
NBC News' Yasmin Vossoughian interviews her mother on her 80th birthday after they got to view the solar eclipse in Madrid together.
Leavitt is departing her role to spend more time with family after giving birth to a second child, according to Trump.
Leavitt is departing her role to spend more time with family after giving birth to a second child, according to Trump.
Billionaire Mark Walter's sale of the NBA's Lakers is a record-breaking valuation for a North American sports franchise.
