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Australia’s Great Barrier Reef has suffered the largest decline in coral cover in two of its three regions over the last year, research released on Wednesday showed, following a mass bleaching of its corals that was among the worst on record. The Australian Institute of Marine Sciences said the reef has experienced the largest annual decline in…

A court verdict against Tesla (TSLA.O), last week, stemming from a fatal 2019 crash of an Autopilot-equipped Model S, could hurt its plans to expand its nascent robotaxi network and intensify concerns over the safety of its autonomous vehicle technology. A Florida jury ordered Musk’s electric vehicle company on Friday to pay about $243 million to victims…

We need smarter approaches to minimise the impact of heat on our health and daily activities, says Fabian Lim of NTU. From blistering summers to raging wildfires, many countries are experiencing higher temperatures more frequently and for longer parts of the year. Besides taking steps to prevent global warming, we must also learn to cope with a…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is favouring a complete military takeover of Gaza, Israeli media reported on Tuesday (Aug 5), as ceasefire negotiations with Hamas collapsed and deaths from hunger and strikes continue to rise in the besieged Palestinian territory. Netanyahu was expected to meet senior security officials, including Defence Minister Israel Katz and military Chief of…

Jeffrey Epstein ‘s former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell, wants to keep grand jury records secret in the sex trafficking case that sent her to prison, her lawyers said Tuesday as prosecutors continued urging a court to release some of those records in the criminal case-turned-political fireball. Maxwell hasn’t seen the material herself, her attorneys said — the grand…

A top Philippine security official on Tuesday condemned China’s latest rocket launch, which caused suspected debris to fall near a western Philippine province. Authorities said the incident sparked alarm and posed a danger to people, ships, and aircraft. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage from the suspected Chinese rocket debris that fell near Palawan…

The men shared bear hugs, showered praise on each other and made appearances side by side at stadium rallies — a big optics boost for two populist leaders with ideological similarities. Each called the other a good friend. In India, the bonhomie between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump was seen as a relationship…

THIS is the shocking moment a Virgin Atlantic passenger hurled abuse at a hostess he threatened to “gang rape and set alight” Disturbing footage shows Salman Iftikhar, 37, tell stewardess Angie Walsh she would be attacked in her hotel after landing. He spouted his vile rant after downing champagne on an eight-hour flight from London Heathrow to…

PARENTS have been warned to keep an eye out for a potentially fatal disease that’s cropping up in daycares across the US. The sickness mainly affects children under five and can have some terrifying symptoms. Public health officials have announced that hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) has been detected in daycares. Earlier this year, there were…

Markus Söder, premier of Bavaria, Germany’s largest state, wants to do away with current rules governing access to aid money for Ukrainian refugees living in Germany. The head of the Christian Social Union (CSU), part of Germany’s conservative CDU/CSU union, is of the opinion that Ukrainian refugees should get less money in general — no matter if…

Despite aid being air-dropped into Gaza, the situation on the ground remains dire. Israel faces mounting pressure to allow more aid to enter through land crossings. In response to Gaza’s worsening hunger crisis, Israel has allowed several countries to airdrop food pallets into the war-torn territory. On Monday, planes from the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Egypt, Germany,…

Jihadist violence has displaced rural communities from Nigeria’s northern agricultural heartland. Now, aid agencies warn that funding cuts and abandoned farmlands threaten food security in Nigeria. The United Nations (UN) has described a looming hunger crisis in northern Nigeria as “unprecedented,” with analysts estimating that at least 5 million children are already suffering from acute malnutrition. This…

“India should not be buying oil from Russia. But China, an adversary and the number one buyer of Russian and Iranian oil, got a 90-day tariff pause,” Nikki Haley said in a post on X. The US should not burn its relationship with a “strong ally like India” and give a pass to China, Indian-American Republican leader…

August 5 marks one year when Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina was forced to flee amid a movement against her authoritarian regime. But was it just a students’ agitation that brought her powerful government down, or was it urban guerilla tactics of attacking security personnel or the army’s hands-off approach? Decoding what became the ultimate nemesis for Hasina.…

India said that the United States continues to import key materials from Russia, including uranium hexafluoride for its nuclear industry, palladium for electric vehicles, as well as fertilisers and chemicals. US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he was unaware that the United States imports uranium and fertilisers from Russia — a point put forward by India…

ROCK star David Roach has died at the age of 59 after battling cancer. The musician passed away on August 2, according to a post shared by the hard rock band Junkyard. Roach, who co-founded the rock band in 1987, died just two weeks after he married his wife Jennifer. He was battling a form of aggressive…

KIM Kardashian’s ‘dangerous’ Skims face wrap could cause a number of health issues, including ‘joint misalignment,’ a top doctor has told The U.S. Sun. In addition to potentially being harmful to one’s health, the medical expert insisted that the shapewear company’s claims of jaw sculpting and other face structural changes are not accurate, as they are “not…

VLADIMIR Putin is ready to meet Volodymyr Zelensky, the Kremlin said while issuing a warning to Donald Trump’s nuclear threat. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said his boss will meet the Ukrainian leader “after preparatory work is done at the expert level”. He added that such work has not yet been done. Putin has previously rejected a slew…

Brazil’s Supreme Court on Monday ordered the house arrest of Jair Bolsonaro. The former president is standing trial for allegedly leading a coup attempt after losing the 2022 election to Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Why did the court order house arrest for Bolsonaro? Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who is overseeing the case against Bolsonaro in court, issued the…

European hotel owners are angry over the “best price” clause at the online booking giant they say had kept them from offering rooms for less on their own websites. European hotel owners are joining together in a class action suit against the online platform Booking.com, with more than 10,000 hotels have now signed on to the damages…

The US could require bonds of up to US$15,000 for some tourist and business visas under a pilot programme launching in two weeks, a government notice said on Monday (Aug 4), an effort that aims to crack down on visitors who overstay their visas. The programme gives US consular officers the discretion to impose bonds on visitors…

CNA’s court journalists take a closer look at the concept that was brought up in the case of cancer-stricken tycoon Ong Beng Seng. Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng pleaded guilty on Monday (Aug 4) to a charge of abetting former Transport Minister S Iswaran in obstructing justice. A second charge for instigating Mr Iswaran to obtain flights…

This comes after floods in Beijing’s northern suburbs killed at least 44 people and left nine missing. Chinese authorities evacuated over 82,000 people across Beijing at risk from heavy rainfall, state media said, after dozens of people died in flooding in the capital’s suburbs last week. State news agency Xinhua said tens of thousands had been relocated…

It was explosive from the start between Sharon Stone and Michael Douglas. The two got into an intense public argument before starring together in 1992’s “Basic Instinct,” the actress claimed in an interview with Business Insider published Friday. Stone alleged Douglas didn’t even want to test with her for the erotic thriller because of their friction when…

Taylor Swift was caught in Donald Trump’s sights Monday, deemed “NO LONGER HOT” by the president for a second time as he took to social media Monday with his thoughts on “Anyone But You” actress Sydney Sweeney’s newly-revealed status as a registered Republican. What does that have to do with the 14-time Grammy winner, you ask? Keep…

Chris Hemsworth is best known as the hammer-wielding Norse god Thor in Marvel’s cinematic universe. But now the Australian actor is trading superpowers for science, introspection and a new set of personal challenges, many of which are far scarier than battling fictional villains. The 41-year-old is back for a second season of Limitless which sees him confront…

Shibu Soren, a prominent Indian tribal leader and a three-time chief minister of the eastern state of Jharkhand, has died at the age of 81. He was undergoing treatment in Delhi for a kidney ailment and had been on life support after he suffered a stroke last month. In a political career of more than 40 years,…

Switzerland is ready to make a “more attractive offer” in trade talks with Washington, its government said on Monday, following a crisis meeting aimed at averting a 39% U.S. import tariff on Swiss goods that threatens to hammer its export-driven economy. The Federal Council – the country’s governing cabinet – said it was determined to pursue discussions…

Hamas says ready to deliver aid to hostages if Israel opens humanitarian corridors permanently Hamas’ armed wing said it is ready to deliver Red Cross aid to hostages it is holding in Gaza if Israel opens humanitarian corridors permanently. “[We] are ready to respond positively [to] any request by the Red Cross to deliver food and medicine…

SHOCKING footage from the first megafire of the year shows the terrifying reality crews are facing as they continue to battle the raging inferno. The Dragon Bravo Fire in Arizona, sparked by lightning on July 4, has been burning for almost a month and continues to pose a threat to the Grand Canyon. It has already incinerated…

SELECT Americans have just hours left to claim an impactful cash grab. The direct payment comes as part of a new benefits program that seeks to assist those in need this summer. SUN Bucks Hawai’i, run through the state’s Department of Human Services, is an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) initiative that offers money to qualifying families with…

Hamas said on Sunday it was prepared to coordinate with the Red Cross to deliver aid to hostages it holds in Gaza, if Israel meets certain conditions, after a video it released showing an emaciated captive drew sharp criticism from Western powers. Hamas said any coordination with the Red Cross is contingent upon Israel permanently opening humanitarian…

A woman was knocked from her boat off the Jersey Shore when a distressed whale bashed the vessel – sending her flying into the frothing waves, shocking footage shows. The incident went down Sunday off in Barnegat Bay in New Jersey, when a small motor boat came across a minke that was seen thrashing in shallow waters.…

Sometimes, a Formula 1 win is less about speed than strategy and gritty driving. Lando Norris held off McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri in a tense finish to win the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday and boost his title chances. Overtaking in Hungary is tough, but Norris had to work hard to keep the win as Piastri loomed…

The sheet of paper says “Wanted Person” at the top. Below is a photo of a young woman, a headshot that might have been taken in a studio. She looks directly at the camera, smiling with her teeth showing, and her dark, shoulder-length hair is neatly brushed. At the bottom, in red, are the words: “A reward…

A RUSSIAN volcano has erupted for the first time in centuries, sending ash surging 29,000ft into the sky. The volcano roared back to life in the Kamchatka region of eastern Russia after last week’s major 8.8 Richter scale earthquake. Last week’s quake saw tsunami warnings issued across the Pacific Ocean. Pilots have been warned of flight dangers…

RUSSIAN forces last night bombed a key bridge used to transport military logistics in the Ukrainian frontline city of Kherson Footage shows a Russian airstrike destroying the key road crossing on the Dnipro River after dropping two guided bombs. The attack damaged a bridge connecting the city to the Korabel neighbourhood. A few homes and a high-rise…

Mandy Moore is calling out the hit-and-run driver who sped off after hitting her family. “The woman who rear ended my family and then drove off we pulled over, hope your karma finds you,” the “A Walk To Remember” star wrote on her Instagram Stories Friday. “Thankfully everyone was ok but what kind of human does that?”…

The recent removal of a placard at the National Museum of American History that detailed Donald Trump’s two impeachments did not come after White House pressure, the museum’s parent organization said on Saturday (Aug 2). The placard was meant to be temporary and “did not meet the museum’s standards in appearance, location, timeline, and overall presentation”, the…

The German government said it has taken note of “limited initial progress” in the flow of aid into Gaza, but said the amount was “very insufficient” to meet the needs of people there. DW has the latest. Palestine Red Crescent says Israeli military attacked headquarters in Khan Younis The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) humanitarian organization said…

Ukraine says it has struck some key oil and military facilities on Russian territory. A blaze that broke out near the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant after Ukrainian shelling has been brought under control. DW has the latest. Sochi hit by Ukrainian drone attack, Russian official says A Ukrainian drone attack has ignited a fire at an oil depot…

Friends confirmed that Chahal had been receiving frequent death threats from pro-Khalistan groups but remained resolute in his advocacy The sudden and mysterious death of Sukhi Chahal, a notable US-based businessman and social activist known for his strong opposition to Khalistani separatism, has deeply impacted the Indian diaspora and anti-Khalistani communities, according to a Times of India…

An Ohio couple, Lindsey and Tim Pierce, had a baby from an embryo frozen for over 30 years. The embryo, created in 1994, was transferred to Lindsey in 2024. In a significant breakthrough, an Ohio couple welcomed a baby developed from an embryo that had been frozen for over 30 years. Lindsey Pierce (35) and Tim Pierce…

Around 80 colorful pride boats sailed through Amsterdam’s World Heritage canals on Saturday in the finale of a week-long celebration in the city that stood in stark contrast to recent crackdowns on LGBTQ+ rights in fellow EU member state Hungary. While the flotilla is not political, attendees used the occasion to criticise conflicts or world leaders for…

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (BRKa.N), said on Saturday it took a $3.76 billion write-down on its stake in Kraft Heinz (KHC.O), during the second quarter, an acknowledgment the decade-old investment hasn’t worked out. Berkshire also reported a 4% decline in quarterly operating profit as insurance underwriting premiums fell. The write-down and lower gains from common stocks caused…

In 1943, a camouflaged ship set off from Australia to England carrying top secret cargo – a single young platypus. Named after his would-be owner, UK prime minister Winston Churchill, the rare monotreme was an unprecedented gift from a country desperately trying to curry favour as World War Two expanded into the Pacific and arrived on its…

Smoke from Canadian wildfires hovered over several Midwestern states Saturday, bringing warnings of unhealthy air for at least the third day. Air quality alerts were in effect in Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan, as well as eastern Nebraska and parts of Indiana and Illinois. Forecasters said the smoky skies would remain for much of the day. Canadian…

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which helps pay for PBS, NPR, 1,500 local radio and television stations as well as programs like “Sesame Street” and “Finding Your Roots,” said Friday that it would close after the U.S. government withdrew funding. The organization told employees that most staff positions will end with the fiscal year on Sept. 30.…

OLYMPIC champion athlete Sha’Carri Richardson was arrested at an airport on charges of alleged domestic violence after a row with her boyfriend Christian Coleman. The sprinter, who won a 4x100m relay gold medal and 100m silver at last year’s Paris Games, was reportedly held in custody for less than 20 hours. It is understood that Richardson got…

THE producer of the hit Netflix documentary about a missing woman who vanished on a family cruise more than 27 years ago says they have received new tips related to her case. Amy Lynn Bradley disappeared without a trace in March 1998 after boarding the Royal Caribbean Rhapsody of the Seas with her parents, Ron and Iva,…

This year’s 85th anniversary could match or surpass the 75th rally’s record INTERSTATE 90 is bracing for an explosive week as more than 700,000 bikers roar into town for the 85th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. This year’s milestone event is expected to break attendance records and bring the thunder to South Dakota’s Black Hills. The rally officially…

A DAUGHTER delivered a heartbreaking eulogy to her mother, who was killed in the 345 Park Avenue mass shooting. Wesley LePatner, 43, a managing partner at Blackstone, was laid to rest on Thursday at a Manhattan synagogue where her husband and daughter gave an emotional eulogy. LePatner’s 14-year-old daughter spoke in front of 500 people, celebrating her…

FOUR people have been killed at a Montana bar and the gunman is on the loose, police said. Suspect Michael Paul Brown, 45, is at large after he allegedly opened fire on Friday morning, prompting a manhunt involving SWAT teams and the FBI, police said. The shooting broke out at Owl Bar in Anaconda at 10:30 am,…

Maxwell, the ex-girlfriend of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, is serving a 20-year prison sentence on child sex trafficking charges. Her prison transfer comes after she met a top US Justice Department official. Ghislaine Maxwell, an associate of child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, has been transferred from a prison in the southern US state of Florida to a…

While the country has made progress on some fronts, expectations that last year’s student-led uprising would bring substantial change have not yet been met. DW spoke with citizens, activists and officials in Dhaka. Sheikh Hasina resigned as Bangladesh’s long-serving prime minister in August 2024 after weeks of deadly protests that started over a controversial quota system for…

Germany’s old-age pension system faces collapse under the weight of an aging population. The country’s new Economy Minister Katherina Reiche wants Germans to work longer to make up for it. For German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche, there’s a simple way to fix Germany’s pension system: “We need to work more and longer,” she flatly told the Frankfurter…

At least 30 passengers were injured after several coaches of the Islamabad Express derailed near Lahore on Friday evening, officials confirmed on Saturday. Three of the injured passengers are reported to be in critical condition. According to Pakistan Railways, the train was en route from Lahore to Rawalpindi when it derailed at Kala Shah Kaku in Sheikhupura,…

The decision to identify cyber threat group UNC3886 was because Singaporeans “ought to know about it” given the seriousness of the threat, said the minister. While naming a specific country linked to cyber threat group UNC3886 is not in Singapore’s interest at this point in time, the attack was still serious enough for the government to let…

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday (Aug 1) that Moscow hoped for more peace talks with Ukraine but that the momentum of the war was in its favour, signalling no shift in his stance despite a looming sanctions deadline from Washington. US President Donald Trump has said he will impose new sanctions on Moscow and countries…

Elon Musk’s social media platform X on Friday (Aug 1) accused Britain of regulatory “overreach” following the implementation of the country’s Online Safety Act, a law designed to protect children from harmful content such as pornography. “The Online Safety Act’s laudable intentions are at risk of being overshadowed by the breadth of its regulatory reach,” X said…

US President Donald Trump said on Friday (Aug 1) he had ordered two nuclear submarines to be repositioned to the “appropriate regions” in response to recent threats from former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. “I have ordered two nuclear submarines to be positioned in the appropriate regions, just in case these foolish and inflammatory statements are more than…

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ attorney Marc Agnifilo gave rare insight into the rap mogul’s life in federal prison. The New York-based lawyer, who oversaw Combs’ sex-trafficking case in Manhattan federal court earlier this year, said his famous client spends a lot of time alone with his thoughts. “I think he spends a lot of time thinking,” Agnifilo said…

Hulk Hogan showed “no interest” in meeting his daughter Brooke Hogan’s twins amid their years-long estrangement, her husband, Steven Oleksy, claimed. The former NHL player revealed that he stayed in contact with Hulk in case the pair ever wanted to mend their relationship, but his efforts were to no avail, he told People in an interview published…

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting will shut down its operations after the loss of federal funding, the nonprofit said on Friday, in a blow to local TV and radio stations that have relied on its grants for nearly six decades. The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives passed a $9 billion funding cut to public media and foreign…

The Embassy of India in Ireland on Friday advised Indian nationals to take reasonable precautions for their personal security and avoid deserted areas, especially at odd hours. In the advisory issued on X, the Embassy noted the rise in the instances of physical attacks reported against Indian citizens in Ireland recently. The Embassy also shared its contact…

When he began his trade war, President Donald Trump said his goal was to bring American jobs and manufacturing back to the US, reduce trade deficits and create a more level playing field for American companies competing globally. But after months of negotiations and many countries’ refusal to meet America’s demands, his strategy has taken a more…

In late July, lawyer Indira Jaising mounted a challenge against the legal age for having sex in India – which is 18 years – in the Supreme Court, renewing conversations around the criminalisation of teen sex. Ms Jaising argued that consensual sex between 16 and 18-year-olds is neither exploitative nor abusive and urged the court to exempt…

Joe Biden’s allies are prepared to “escalate” and reveal unflattering stories about Kamala Harris should the former vice president decide to talk about the former president’s cognitive decline, according to a veteran political journalist. The stories about Harris’ tenure as Biden’s No. 2 are “Palinesque,” 2WAY’s Mark Halperin said Friday, a reference to former Alaska governor and…

Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta gave a 24-year-old artificial intelligence whiz a staggering $250 million compensation package, raising the bar in the recruiting wars for top talent — while also raising questions about economic inequality in an AI-dominated future. Matt Deitke, who recently dropped out of a computer science doctoral program at the University of Washington, initially turned down…

US President Donald Trump has announced reciprocal tariffs on countries as the August 1 deadline came to an end. The administration has stuck to the 25% tariff on India. However, the “additional penalties”, which Trump had threatened to impose on India for doing business with Russia, remains unclear. Pakistan, which announced a deal with the US on…

First comes love… Alec and Hilaria Baldwin are drumming up baby speculation after sharing a weird foot rubbing video with fans. The “30 Rock” actor, 67, and his wife, 41, already share seven children, but the affectionate footage left their followers believing there might be room for one more. Taking to Instagram, Hilaria posted the video showing…

A baby boy has been born to an Ohio couple from an embryo that was frozen for more than 30 years, reportedly setting a new world record. Lindsey, 35, and Tim Pierce, 34, welcomed their son, Thaddeus Daniel Pierce, on Saturday. Ms Pierce told MIT Technology Review her family thought “it’s like something from a sci-fi movie”.…

Top White House officials told a group of rare earths firms last week that they are pursuing a pandemic-era approach to boost U.S. critical minerals production and curb China’s market dominance by guaranteeing a minimum price for their products, five sources familiar with the plan told Reuters. The previously unreported July 24 meeting was led by Peter…

Hulk Hogan’s official cause of death has been revealed. Page Six can exclusively confirm that the pro wrestling legend died from acute myocardial infarction — commonly known as a heart attack — which is when blood flow to the heart muscle is suddenly blocked, causing tissue damage, per the Pinellas County Forensic Science Center. The document obtained…

Eight men and 20 women between the ages of 21 and 61 have been arrested for their suspected involvement in vice-related offences, the police said on Thursday (Jul 31). The 28 were arrested on Wednesday after the police and Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers conducted raids in the vicinity of Jalan Layang Layang, Pasir Panjang Road,…

Demand for drugs, including weight-loss injections, is sending people to dangerous places to get their medicine. But spotting dodgy marketplaces is not easy. Amid rising demand for popular medications, experts and industry groups are concerned regulators may not be able to keep pace with the speed of counterfeiters. “A doctor simply writes down the prescription. They don’t…

A flight from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam has been forced to divert after encountering severe turbulence. The Delta jet was diverted to Minneapolis with some passengers sent for hospital treatment. Twenty-five people were hospitalized after a Delta airlines flight from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam encountered severe turbulence and was forced to make an emergency landing…

Ukrainian lawmakers have passed revised legislation to restore the independence of anti-corruption bodies. Meanwhile, eight people were killed and dozens injured in Russian airstrikes overnight. Trump says Russia’s actions in Ukraine are ‘disgusting’ US President Donald Trump has called Russia’s actions in Ukraine “disgusting” as the US president continues to apply pressure on the Kremlin. “Russia, I…

The German foreign minister called the situation in Gaza “beyond imagination” and said Israel needs to show it is not pursuing a policy of expulsion and annexation. Meanwhile, a US special envoy prepares to visit Gaza. Slovenia halts arms trade with Israel over Gaza, criticizes EU hesitancy Slovenia said Thursday it would halt all weapons trade with…

VLADIMIR Putin’s crony has hit back at Donald Trump with a thinly veiled nuclear threat as relations continue to sour between Moscow and DC. It comes as nine people, including a child, have been killed in Putin’s latest nightly blitz on Ukraine. Dmitry Medvedev, who was Russian President between 2008 and 2012, has threatened America with nuclear…

APPLE’S latest ad has been mocked by bemused onlookers for resembling the male member. The manhood gaffe was spotted on a billboard in Miami that was meant to show off the company’s creative tech features on iPhone and iPad. It’s been shared by the company on Instagram too. The ad is supposed to show a shark photo…

Family members broke down in tears as they learned more about the tragedy during a congressional hearing on Thursday THE pilots aboard the Black Hawk that collided with an American Airlines flight in January had a brief conversation seconds before the crash that appeared to suggest they were about to turn out of the plane’s path. More…

The incident took place at Green Mountain Park in the Hada area on July 31 and was recorded in disturbing clips that went viral on social media. A terrifying video of a thrill ride collapsing mid-air at an amusement park near Taif, Saudi Arabia, has gone viral on social media. The incident took place at Green Mountain…

Social media has long been a search engine for thrill seekers planning out their next adventure off the beaten track. But mountain rescue teams say some quests for picture perfect views are in fact putting lives at risk. Call-outs for those under-25 have risen by 90% over the last five years, driven by TikTok and Instagram videos…

High-resolution imaging of tattoos found on a 2,500 year old Siberian “ice mummy” have revealed decorations that a modern tattooist would find challenging to produce, according to researchers. The intricate tattoos of leopards, a stag, a rooster, and a mythical half-lion and half-eagle creature on the woman’s body shed light on an ancient warrior culture. Archaeologists worked…

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced the UK will recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel meets certain conditions, including agreeing to a ceasefire in Gaza and reviving the prospect of a two-state solution. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacted furiously to the announcement, saying the decision rewarded “Hamas’s monstrous terrorism”. What would it mean…

Chile’s central and southern coastlines are facing erosion that could cause at least 10 beaches to disappear within a decade, according to a team of scientists in the South American country, which stretches for several thousand km (miles) along the Pacific Ocean. “It will be very difficult for these beaches to survive the next 10 years,” said…