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What this desert city can teach the world about tackling heat deaths — Maricopa County in Arizona has some of the hottest temperatures, but it has reduced the number of heat-related deaths.
Two asteroids receive unprecedented visits from space probes in a single week — China’s Tianwen 2 and Japan’s Hayabusa 2 vessels have beamed back photographs and information from the small worlds
Andy Burnham set to become Britain’s prime minister after being named Labour Party Leader — Former Greater Manchester mayor will be sworn in on Monday to replace departing PM Keir Starmer
Rocket Report: India's Vikram-1 nears debut flight; AST to become rocket company? — "We have done everything that could be done to test Vikram-1 on ground."
The Green Report: Apayao, home of the Philippine eagle in Luzon — Rappler’s environment reporter Iya Gozum speaks with Dr. Jayson Ibañez, director of operations at the Philippine Eagle Foundation, about their project, which aims to make Apayao a thriving habitat for the Philippine eagle
Azerbaijan and Russia to Restore Direct Flights Halted After Deadly Plane Crash — Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that both countries have now “resolved all issues” connected to the downing of an Azerbaijani passenger jet in late 2024.
New Close-Up Images Reveal the Wreckage of Ernest Shackleton's Last Ship, Now Draped in Discarded Fishing Gear and Teeming With Life — The vessel "Quest," found in 2024 off the coast of northeastern Canada, has become a home for corals, anemones and fish. It also holds the leftovers from decades of commercial fishing that happened above it after it sank
They play CS:GO, Street Fighter 6 too: More seniors interested in e-sports — OCBC and Lions Befrienders launched a programme on June 27 to provide 2,400 e-sports coaching sessions for seniors.
Meet Lengkok Bahru’s young neighbourhood patrol: 4 primary school boys on a mission — (From left) Didie Andiqa Muhaimin, 14, Rafieq Sahin Rafizal, 12, Al-Mirza Danish, 12, and Aaron Sarandev, 11, make up the Emergency Response Team LB (Lengkok Bahru), patrolling their neighbourhood every day to keep it safe.
Messi reflects on pressure and competition ahead of World Cup final — Ahead of the World Cup final, Lionel Messi says growing up playing football taught him to enjoy the game.
‘We are preserving a tradition’: how Ghana’s sensationalist film posters became collectible art — Hand-painted works are often wildly unfaithful to the movies they portray – reinterpretations that sometimes resulted in threats, insults and even physical attacks from viewers who felt duped
India launches first hydrogen-powered passenger train to cut emissions — India launches its first hydrogen-powered passenger train, NaMo Green Rail, boosting clean rail transport and cutting diesel emissions.
One Fungus Has Caused More Extinctions Than Any Other Infectious Disease. Some Toads Have Found a Way to Survive It — Across the world, entire species of frogs and toads are being wiped out by a relentless fungal infection, commonly known as the chytrid fungus.
Scientists Solve The 40-Year Mystery of a Giant Structure Towering Over The Milky Way — For four decades, astronomers have puzzled over a giant loop apparently ballooning out of the center of the Milky Way.
Black truffle, tomato crunch? Unique Jack ‘n Jill chips win over Hong Kong shoppers — Everyone's favorite homegrown snack brand has been a surprising hit in Hong Kong since arriving more than 50 years ago
15 Kitten Photos That Will Make You Feel as Warm and Fuzzy as the Tiny Felines Themselves — These moments from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest highlight curious kittens from around the world
In Argentina, a thriving theater scene — Buenos Aires has emerged as the epicenter of Spanish-language theater, where a vibrant creative scene – both precarious and remarkably prolific – is defined by the generosity of its performances.
Elie Barnavi: 'Marwan Barghouti is the only one capable of uniting the Palestinian people around a national project and the two-state solution' — The former Israeli ambassador to France, in an op-ed for Le Monde, calls for the release of the Palestinian politician, who has been held in Israel since 2002. He argues that Barghouti has consistently championed the project of a sovereign Palestine living in peace alongside Israel.
With a beloved children’s author on the bill, this Perth festival isn’t afraid to sort fact from fiction — Writers’ festivals are facing turbulent times, but a Perth festival returns with its focus squarely on the fiction aisle.
I replaced my space heater and ceiling fan with one Dyson appliance — Designed for year-round comfort, the Dyson Hot+Cool HF1 combines quiet operation and simple controls with Dyson's signature bladeless design.
What’s the longest total solar eclipse? — If you happen to find yourself in Greenland, off the west coast of Iceland or along a narrow path in central Spain on August 12, 2026, then you’re very lucky (or very adept with your scheduling): you’ll get to see a total solar eclipse.
Cuban dissident artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara cleared to travel to US — Whereabouts of artist imprisoned after 2021 protests had been unknown following end of his prison term in July
Brussels to double electrification target in bid to cut fossil fuel consumption — After months of speculation, the European Commission announced a 46 percent electrification target for the bloc's economy by 2040. The move is intended to cut dependencies on imported fossil fuels but critics argue that high electricity prices may complicate the EU's goals.
Rule of Law in Hungary shows ‘radical change’ under Magyar, EU says — The latest European Commission report highlights “intense reform efforts” by Budapest's new government. The decision to join the European Public Prosecutor’s Office is seen as a key step in the fight against corruption.
For The First Time Ever, an Atmosphere Has Been Detected Around A Rocky 'Habitable Zone' Planet — And with recent astronomical advances, we can explore a pressing existential enigma: do these same stars shine down upon alien beings?
Chemistry From Another World Found in The Famous Hillsborough Meteorite — In July 2024, residents of the New York metropolitan area were treated to a rare spectacle as a fireball exploded in the sky, rattling the region with a sonic boom.
Cameroon launches tax recovery operation in the gold sector — This is part of a series of new measures to regain control over the gold sector to enhance its contribution to economic development.
‘Dumbphones have rubbish cameras and no WhatsApp, but will stop you doomscrolling’ — As tech addicts turn to non-smart ‘dumb’ devices for help, our expert answers your questions about the rise of old-school brick phones
U.K.’s Andy Burnham named new Labour Party leader, to become prime minister on Monday — He was the only contender of a leadership contest to replace departing Prime Minister Keir Starmer
‘It’s a bit gamified, almost like Pokemon Go’: The tracking app preventing magpie attacks — Being swooped by a magpie is practically a rite of passage during nesting season. But a new app aims to change that.
Google-backed satellites for wildfire detection launch as smoke chokes US, Canada — The FireSat program can spot wildfires that other satellites miss.
Agility Robotics plants its flag in Tesla’s backyard — Agility is opening a new training center for its Digit robots in Fremont, California.
Ancient Egyptian princesses were ‘powerful’ weapon users, new analysis suggests — The dagger of Princess Ita is stunning. Embellished with gold and lapis lazuli, it was found in the Egyptian princess’s tomb at the site of Dahshur, south of Cairo, and dates to some 4,000 years ago, around 1900 B.C.E. Historians have long classified the dagger as a ceremonial object and likely not
Iraq and Syria sign agreement to restore oil pipeline that would provide alternative to Strait of Hormuz — Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi is visiting the U.S. this week. He met with President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday.
Atlantic Reads: <em>The Small Stuff</em> With Ian Bogost — The Atlantic contributing writer Ian Bogost and senior editor Chris Suellentrop discuss Bogost’s new book, The Small Stuff: How to Lead a More Gratifying Life.
Star speedcubers square off at European championship — More than 1,200 speedcubers from 53 countries are descending are attending the European Speedcubing Championship.
Saving Europe’s farmland: Agri-PV leads the way towards sustainable solar panel use — The availability of cheap solar panels has led to a massive expansion of photovoltaic systems in rural areas. But will this result in a loss of farmland? It doesn’t have to be that way: a team of German inventors has developed systems that allow farmers to reap a double harvest: crops & solar energy
The squad of motorbike-riding women fighting wildfires in the jungle — An all-female surveillance team patrol the forest to protect their homes and the environment
Meet the Orange-Lipped 'Likweli' Monkey, a New Species That Was Discovered in the Congo Rainforest — The creatures, which weigh about the same as a small dog, have spiky black hair, orange-cream skin around their mouths and a white patch on their rear ends. Scientists say that they're probably endangered
Ottawa boosts support for Venezuelans still reeling from earthquakes — Canada will now match up to $7-million in donations
Patreon stops asking AI bots not to scrape — and starts blocking them — Patreon is strengthening its defenses against AI scraping by working with Cloudflare to block bots that train AI models on creators’ content without permission. The move marks a shift away from relying on websites using robots.txt alone to actively block unauthorized AI training.
Parents want safer phones for kids. These companies are answering the call. — As parents look for alternatives to unrestricted smartphones, a growing number of companies are building phones designed specifically for kids, from feature-limited mobile devices to minimalist home phones.
The Best New Camping Gear at REI (2026): Tents, Coolers, Bikes, More — I tested REI’s best new and revamped outdoor gear of 2026. Here’s what’s worth buying, from tents and sleeping bags to coolers and bikes.
No, SpudCells aren’t alive. But they’re a step toward the first synthetic life — The lab-made cells open a window into what’s possible for synthetic life, researchers say.
A Pulitzer Winner Who Keeps Pushing Himself — Colson Whitehead’s career shows the power of restlessness in writing.
How the World Cup Finally Won Over America — Roger Bennett on soccer, social media, and the new American fandom
The 'ultimate all-round sportsman' - Garfield Sobers could do it all — Sir Garfield Sobers, who has died aged 89, was rightly chosen as one of the leading five cricketers of the 20th century - and will be remembered as arguably the best all-rounder in the history of the game.
Bayeux Tapestry in 'wonderful state' after journey to London, French minister says — The French culture minister has told the BBC that the Bayeux Tapestry is in "a wonderful state".
India launches first hydrogen-powered passenger train to cut emissions — India launches its first hydrogen-powered passenger train, NaMo Green Rail, boosting clean rail transport and cutting diesel emissions.
Five candidates confirmed for Sao Tome and Principe presidential race — The Constitutional Court validated, on 16 June, five of the six candidacies: the incumbent President Carlos Vila Nova, running for a second term; former Prime Minister Jorge Bom Jesus; the parliamentary leader of the ADI, Nito D’Abreu; as well as jurists Miques João Bonfim and Eugénio Tiny.
Pakistan chairs 12th SCO meeting of heads of border services: FO — Pakistan on Friday chaired and hosted the 12th meeting of the Heads of Border Services of the Competent Authorities of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), the Foreign Office (FO) said.
These 16 Splendid Aerial Views Capture Wildlife From Above, Revealing the Beauty and Mystery of Nature — The second International Aerial Photographer of the Year contest selected its winners and 101 top images. Here’s a selection of the photos that spotlight animals from a new perspective
Upside-down apricot, cornmeal and lime cake — Tangy, moist and perfectly balanced, this dessert is the ideal end to a summer meal
Andy Burnham clears final hurdle before becoming UK PM, but Aussie expat gets one vote — Burnham promised to bring hope to the British people and purpose to the country’s floundering Labour government ahead of replacing Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Herbert stuns with record-equalling round at British Open but final putt will haunt him forever — Australian golfer Lucas Herbert has had the round of his life at the British Open.
2026 Lucid Gravity Touring review: A strong act 2 — Quick, comfortable, roomy, and agile for a large electric SUV.
The report oil companies are worried about: Climate attribution science — New report says our ability to tie weather damages to climate change is improving.
Panasonic Japanese Microwave Review (2026): True 1-Button Cooking — The Japanese Microwave measures food temperature directly, and stops cooking when food’s hot. It’s kinda terrific.
See unprecedented images of Sunda clouded leopards, the ‘ghosts of the forest’ — New, never-before-seen images provide a glimpse into the secretive lives of a clouded leopard species found in the dense rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra
The Researchers Who Want Dads-to-Be to Stop Drinking — If you’re “actively trying to have babies,” one expert told me, “both the man and the woman should be abstaining” from alcohol.

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