Week in Wildlife: Paddling Deer, Penguin, Sand Cat
This week's wildlife gallery features a deer swimming, a penguin launching itself, and a rare sand cat spotted in the wild.
Category : Africa
Nepal Child Malnutrition Gains at Risk from USAID Cuts
Nepal's progress against child malnutrition and mortality is threatened by USAID funding reductions, with experts warning of rising stunting and wasting rates.
Shark Bites in Australia Rising Despite Global Decline
Shark bites are down globally but rising in Australia, with 21 bites per year this decade up from 12. Experts cite population growth, warming waters, and whale migrations as factors.
H5N1 Bird Flu Spreads to Second State, Poultry Industry on Alert
H5N1 bird flu has been detected in South Australia after first appearing in Western Australia. While human risk is low, the poultry industry is ramping up biosecurity measures to protect flocks and prevent supply disruptions.
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Swifts Return to Same Nests Yearly, Study Finds
A new study reveals that common swifts return to the same nest sites year after year, showing remarkable loyalty to their breeding locations.
Chickpea Trail: Mediterranean Shared Food Defies Borders
A chickpea pancake known by many names across the Mediterranean proves that modern borders are arbitrary, highlighting centuries of migration and cultural exchange.
St Kilda: Britain's Wildest and Most Remote Island
A trip to St Kilda reveals Britain's most remote and wild landscape, with towering sea cliffs, abundant seabirds, and a haunting abandoned village.
Mysterious Speakers Found on Mount Shasta by Mother and Daughter
A mother and daughter horseback riding on California's Mount Shasta discovered hundreds of solar-powered Bluetooth speakers playing eerie sounds, sparking theories of a Lemurian beacon system.
Xi Hosts World Leaders in Middle Power Diplomacy Push
Chinese President Xi Jinping convenes a summit of world leaders from middle powers, signaling a strategic shift in Beijing's foreign policy to build new alliances.
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Three Powerful Earthquakes Not Related, Say Seismologists
Seismologists confirm three recent powerful earthquakes in Chile, Japan, and Indonesia are not connected, despite occurring within days of each other.
AI Reflects Us Too Closely, Warns Anna Goldsworthy
In her new Quarterly Essay, Anna Goldsworthy warns that AI's true danger lies in reflecting humanity's weaknesses, not in its alien nature, raising moral and existential questions.
UN Pauses Hormuz Evacuations After Vessel Attack
The UN paused ship evacuations through the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel was hit by a projectile off Oman, raising safety concerns and tensions with Iran.
How asteroid impacts kept early Earth hot and reshaped its crust
New research shows that repeated asteroid impacts kept the early Earth's crust hot and unstable for hundreds of millions of years, outweighing internal heating and reshaping the planet's geology.
Perth Mums Host Bowling for Boobs Fundraiser
Coogee mums Lauren Falconer and Lauren Britton host a Bowling for Boobs fundraiser in Spearwood, raising funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation as part of WA's GO PINK campaign.
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EU-Taliban Talks Risk Selling Out Afghan Women
The Guardian warns that EU engagement with the Taliban legitimizes the regime while betraying Afghan women and girls, whose rights have been systematically erased since 2021.
Rescue Teams Race to Venezuela After Deadly Earthquakes
Rescue teams rush to Venezuela as fears grow that thousands have been killed in a series of powerful earthquakes, with the death toll expected to rise significantly.
Venezuela Earthquake: Desperate Search for Survivors
At least 45 people have died and hundreds are missing after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Venezuela, triggering a desperate search for survivors.
Venezuela Earthquakes: Desperate Search for Survivors
A series of deadly earthquakes struck Venezuela, prompting a desperate search for survivors amid widespread destruction and hundreds of casualties.
Iran Rejects UN Plan to Free Ships in Strait of Hormuz
Iran has rejected a UN-backed proposal to refloat two oil tankers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in the vital waterway.
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Venezuelans Describe Escape and Loss After Earthquakes
Survivors recount terror and devastation as massive earthquakes strike Venezuela, leaving hundreds dead and thousands homeless.
Zimbabwe Senate Approves Presidential Term Extension
Zimbabwe's senate has approved a bill extending presidential terms from five to six years, sparking criticism from opposition groups who call it a 'constitutional coup'.
US, Cuba, Iran Join Venezuela Earthquake Rescue
The US, Cuba, and Iran have set aside political differences to lead a global rescue effort in Venezuela after a series of devastating earthquakes, marking a rare moment of international cooperation.
UK Draft Bill Bans Conversion Practices in England and Wales
The UK government has published a draft bill to ban conversion practices for LGBTQ+ people in England and Wales, marking a historic step forward for campaigners.
Golfers Confront 3m Boa Constrictors on UK Course
Golfers at a County Durham course encountered two 3-metre-long boa constrictors, prompting a rescue operation by the RSPCA.
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Caribbean Slavery Reparations Manifesto Explained
The Caribbean reparations manifesto demands trillions in compensation for slavery, including debt cancellation, repatriation, and an apology from European nations.
Mallorcan Sunrise and Flustered King: Thursday Photos
A stunning sunrise over Mallorca and a flustered King Felipe VI highlight Thursday's best news images from around the world.
Pope Leo Under Fire from Far-Right Bishops
Pope Leo's progressive reforms have sparked fierce opposition from far-right bishops, threatening church unity and his papacy's direction.
Venezuela Quakes: Authorities Seek Affected Residents
Venezuelan authorities are calling on residents affected by recent earthquakes to come forward and share their experiences, as damage assessments and relief efforts continue.
Paris Mayor Reports Heatwave Mortality Increase
Paris mayor Emmanuel Gregoire reports an increase in mortality due to the heatwave, with critical indicators including emergency calls and deaths.
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Venezuela Earthquake Doublet: Magnitude 7.5 and 7.2 Shake Region
Two powerful earthquakes, a magnitude 7.2 foreshock followed by a 7.5 mainshock, struck northern Venezuela on Wednesday evening, causing thousands of casualties and widespread damage.
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