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No Trees, No Fans: Surviving Extreme Heat in India’s Salt Pans

Varieties A worker harvests salt at the Little Rann of Kutch (LRK) region of Gujarat on April 29, 2026. (AFP)

No Trees, No Fans: Surviving Extreme Heat in India’s Salt Pans

India faces challenging heatwaves each year, but few places endure conditions as searing as the country's western desert salt pans, where workers rely on…

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Saudi Arabia Elected to UN CSTD for 2027–2030 Term

Members of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) elected the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the Commission on Science and Technology for…

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Egypt Calls for Preserving Migration Routes for Birds

Egypt has reaffirmed the importance of protecting migratory birds as the country marked World Migratory Bird Day, holding activities under the slogan “Every…

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Varieties Critically endangered mountain bongos feed in a forest enclosure at the Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy in Nanyuki, Laikipia County, Kenya, Saturday, May 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga)

'Ghost of the Forest' Returns to Kenya as Conservationists Reintroduce Rare Antelope into the Wild

The mountain bongo has become the ghost of the forest, hard to spot amid the dense shrubs due to its ability to camouflage. A critically endangered species,…

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Varieties FILE - Cypress trees grow in a swamps in the Barataria Preserve, part of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve in Marrero, La., June 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Beth J. Harpaz, File)

Trump is Lifting Restrictions on Hunting in National Parks, Refuges and Wilderness Areas

President Donald Trump's administration is quietly pushing national park, refuge and wilderness area managers to dramatically scale back hunting restrictions,…

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Varieties Palestinians Tahseen Abu Assi, left, Khalil Abu Jayyab, center, and Abed Rahim Alostaz warn up before surfing on the beach in Gaza City, Monday, May 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)

Gaza Surfers Find Rare Moments of Joy Taking to the Waves

Despite the dire humanitarian crisis across the Gaza Strip, where a fragile ceasefire remains in place, a handful of Palestinian surfers are finding joy — and…

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Varieties Robert Irwin with kangaroos with one holding joey Cwtch in its pouch (Australia Zoo)

Prince William’s Family Names Baby Kangaroo ‘Cwtch’ at Australia Zoo

The Prince and Princess of Wales and their children have named an eastern grey kangaroo ‘Cwtch,’ which is Welsh for cuddle, at Australia Zoo, according to BBC…

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Varieties  A football-shaped body reported by the US Indo-Pacific Command in 2024 is seen as part of a series of documents of unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) released by the US Defense Department on May 8, 2026. (Department of Defense/Handout via Reuters)

Is There Anybody Out There? Pentagon Releases Secret UFO Files

The Pentagon on Friday released a first batch of secret files documenting reported sightings of unidentified flying objects -- some dating back to the 1940s --…

Varieties Chance may lead us to the shortest paths in space as well. (Shutterstock)

'Secret Highway' to Mars Could Cut Journey Time to 153 Days

Astronomers have identified a new space corridor that could cut hundreds of days from the journey to Mars by taking advantage of a natural route followed by…

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Varieties FILE PHOTO: A woman sells potatoes at La Parada market in La Victoria district of Lima, Peru, June 14, 2017. REUTERS/Mariana Bazo/File Photo

Study Shows How Potato-based Diet Changed Genetics of Andean People

Indigenous people in the Andes domesticated the potato - a great source of starch, vitamins, minerals and fiber - 6,000 to 10,000 years ago, making this tuber…

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Varieties A pool with sunbeds at a luxury resort (Shutterstock)

Court Rules in ‘Sunbed War,’ Towels Lose

A German tourist has won a payout of more than €900 (£850) after he was unable to secure a sun lounger due to other guests reserving them with towels,…

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Varieties A bear, who was rescued from captivity, is seen in an enclosure at the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) - in Armenia's highlands near the village of Urtsadzor, 68km from Yerevan, on April 21, 2026. (Photo by KAREN MINASYAN / AFP)

Japan Confirms Year's First Fatal Bear Attack, 2 Others Suspected

Japanese authorities confirmed Friday the first fatal bear attack of 2026, with media reports saying police were also investigating two other possible cases. …

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Varieties A farmer carries rice seedlings to plant in a paddy in Sekinchan, Malaysia's Selangor state. Mohd RASFAN / AFP/File

Malaysia Plans Cloud Seeding for Drought-hit 'Rice Bowl'

Malaysia is resorting to cloud seeding to bring much-needed rain to the country's "rice bowl" north, where a drought has delayed planting of the staple crop…

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Varieties The twins were separated after a 16-and-a-half-hour procedure conducted across 10 stages. SPA

Tanzanian Twins Separated After 16-Hour Surgery in Riyadh

The specialized medical and surgical team of the Saudi Conjoined Twins Program (SCTP) achieved a new medical milestone by successfully separating Tanzanian…

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Varieties Mosaic carpet reviving the memory of destroyed places (Artist and Visual Arts Commission)

An Imaginary Archaeological Site Evokes the Fragility of Memory in the Saudi Pavilion at Venice

In the Saudi Pavilion at the Venice Biennale, a Saudi artist of Palestinian origin, Dana Awartani, takes us on an immersive journey to discover an artistic map…

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Varieties A drone view shows a boat moving through water channels amid vegetation at the Chibayish marshes in Dhi Qar province, Iraq, May 7, 2026. REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani

Iraq's Historic Marshes Revive as Water Returns after Years of Drought

After years of drought that left large swathes of Iraq's historic marshes cracked and empty, rising water levels are beginning to revive the wetlands, drawing…

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Varieties The separation procedure is scheduled to be performed in 10 stages and will take approximately 16 hours. SPA

Separation Surgery of Tanzanian Conjoined Twins Begins in Riyadh

The medical and surgical teams of the Saudi Conjoined Twins Program (SCTP) began on Thursday the complex procedure of separating 18-month-old Tanzanian twin…

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Varieties The sapu-sapu was introduced to Indonesia from South America, brought in to keep aquariums algae free but chucked into rivers as they outgrew their tanks. BAY ISMOYO / AFP

Troubled Waters: Jakarta Battles Deadly, Invasive Suckerfish

Mounds of slimey carcasses pile up on a riverbank in Jakarta where authorities are fighting an uphill battle against a fast-breeding invasive fish flourishing…

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Varieties FILE - Two brown bears look for salmon at Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska, July 4, 2013. (AP File Photo/Mark Thiessen, File)

Judge: Alaska wildlife Agents Can Kill Bears from Helicopters in Effort to Protect Caribou

Alaska wildlife agents can resume shooting and killing black and brown bears — including from helicopters — as part of a plan to help recover a caribou herd…

Varieties Ted Turner speaks during the CNN World Report Contributors banquet in Atlanta on May 4, 1995. (AP)

Pioneering CNN Founder Ted Turner Dead at 87

Ted Turner, the flamboyant US entrepreneur who transformed television news with the creation of CNN in 1980, has died at the age of 87, the network said…

Varieties This handout photograph released by The British Antarctic Survey on April 8, 2026, shows Emperor Penguins on Antarctica on November 13, 2010. (Photo by PETER BUCKTROUT / BRITISH ANTARCTIC SURVEY / AFP)

Antarctica's Tourism Boom Raises Concerns about Contamination and Disease

Driven in part by fears that the frozen landscapes of Antarctica may be irreversibly melting away because of climate change, tourism to the bottom of the world…

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Varieties FILE - This photo provided by the National Park Service shows a sign marking the north entrance of Yellowstone National Park, May 7, 2018. (Jacob W. Frank/National Park Service via AP, File)

Bear Attack Injures 2 Hikers in Yellowstone National Park in the US

Two hikers were injured in a bear attack on a popular hiking trail near Yellowstone National Park's Old Faithful geyser, park officials said Tuesday. The…

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Varieties Saudi Space Agency Launches 2nd Edition of 'SARI 2' Initiative in Partnership with Aramco Digital

Saudi Space Agency Launches 2nd Edition of 'SARI 2' Initiative in Partnership with Aramco Digital

The Saudi Space Agency (SSA), in partnership with Aramco Digital, announced on Tuesday the launch of the second edition of the “SARI 2” initiative, as an…

Varieties  France's President Emmanuel Macron and Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan attend the talks in Yerevan on May 5, 2026. (AFP)

Macron Croons Classic Ballads at a State Dinner in Armenia for the French Leader

French President Emmanuel Macron stole some of the spotlight from other world leaders in Armenia's capital this week when he crooned classic ballads, including…

Varieties British motoring author Philip Porter, dressed as Sherlock Holmes poses during a visit by members of the Sherlock Holmes Society of London to the Reichenbach Falls near Meiringen on May 3, 2026. (AFP)

Sherlock Holmes Fans Recreate Fateful Duel at Swiss Falls

Immaculately dressed in Victorian costume, Sherlock Holmes devotees gathered at the Reichenbach Falls in Switzerland to recreate the intrepid detective's…

Varieties  An owner decorates the snail racers with flowers during a snail race in Fenglin town, Hualien County, eastern of Taiwan, Saturday, May 2, 2026. (AP)

A Taiwanese Town Embraces a Slow Pace of Life Through a Snail Race

The Taiwanese town of Fenglin has grown a reputation as a place where life moves slowly and people can catch their breath. Rather than push against this…

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LinkedIn Faces Complaint over Its Selling of User Data

A prominent data protection group on Tuesday filed a complaint in Austria against LinkedIn over the professional networking platform's selling of user data. …

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Police Help Families of Geese Cross London Street

Police escorts on The Mall are usually reserved for the visits of high-profile heads of state. But when two families of Greylag Geese made a trip to St James…

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Varieties This undated handout artist's impression released on May 4, 2026 shows the trans-Neptunian object (612533) 2002 XV93 occulting a background star as observations of a stellar occultation in January 2024 revealed gradual fading and recovery of the starlight, providing evidence for a very thin atmosphere around the object. (Handout / National Astronomical Observatory of Japan/Ko Arimatsu / AFP)

Astronomers Believe They’ve Detected an Atmosphere Around a Tiny, Icy World Beyond Pluto

A new study suggests that a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto harbors a thin, delicate atmosphere that may have been created by volcanic eruptions or a comet strike…