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KAUST Unveils Landmark Coral Facility on Red Sea, Advancing Saudi Scientific Expertise and Marine Conservation

Varieties KCRI is designed to restore the Red Sea reefscape and offer a framework that coral restoration programs worldwide can adopt. (SPA)

KAUST Unveils Landmark Coral Facility on Red Sea, Advancing Saudi Scientific Expertise and Marine Conservation

The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) launched the KAUST Coral Restoration Initiative’s large-scale coral facility, restoring and…

Varieties Heavy machinery clears the debris from a landslide along the Marocos road in Machico municipality, on the Portuguese island of Madeira, due to severe weather caused by the passage of Storm Charles, 11 November 2026. (EPA)

Portugal Closes All Schools and Non-Essential Services Ahead of a Major Atlantic Storm

Portugal closed all schools and shuttered non-essential public services on Wednesday as a major Atlantic storm headed for the country's mainland. Streets…

Varieties The S.S. United States crossed the Atlantic more than 800 times. (Getty Images)

Once the World's Fastest, Ocean Liner Will Become Largest Artificial Reef

An ocean liner that is longer than the Titanic and was once the fastest on the seas is headed to a final home on the floor of the Gulf of Mexico as the world's…

Varieties Celine Dion. (AFP)

Medical Breakthrough for People with Same Disorder as Celine Dion

People suffering from stiff person syndrome (SPS), which affects Celine Dion, the singer, could soon benefit from a new medicine which improves symptoms. …

Varieties View of a flooded area after storm Leo passed by Alcacer do Sal, Portugal, February 5, 2026. (Reuters)

Portugal Storm Alert Closes Schools

Portugal will shut schools and non-essential public services on Wednesday, with the government urging people to shelter from winds potentially reaching 140…


Varieties A drone view shows homes near the sea as tropical storm Beryl continues to move through the Gulf of Mexico, in Playa Bagdad, Mexico July 6, 2024. (Reuters)

Beryl Bears Down on Texas, Where It Is Expected to Hit after Regaining Hurricane Strength

Beryl was hurtling across the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico on a collision course with Texas, forecast to pick up strength and regain hurricane status…

Varieties The broken sails of the landmark red windmill atop the Moulin Rouge, Paris' most famous cabaret club, are taken away after they fell off during the night in Paris, France, April 25, 2024. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier Purchase Licensing Rights

Paris's Moulin Rouge Inaugurates New Windmill Sails Ahead Of Olympics

Paris's Moulin Rouge cabaret club, whose landmark windmill sails fell down in April, inaugurated its new blades on Friday, nearly a week before the Olympic…

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Tornadoes Kill 5, Injure 83 in China's Shandong Province

Five people were confirmed dead after tornadoes struck a city in the eastern Chinese province of Shandong, according to local media reports Saturday. …

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Varieties The main wedding ceremony is set for July 12, followed by a grand reception on July 14 - The AP

Asia's Richest Man Plans a Grand Wedding for His Son

In March, Asia’s richest man Mukesh Ambani threw a three-day prenuptial bash for his son that included a 1,200-person guest list, including former world…

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Varieties The main celebrations took place in Tsuglagkhang temple inside the complex where the spiritual leader lives - The AP

Hundreds of Tibetans Celebrate Dalai Lama's 89th Birthday

Hundreds of mostly exiled Tibetans gathered in India’s hillside town of Dharamshala to celebrate the birthday of the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, the…

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Varieties This image provided by the Peak Promotion shows a member of the Nepal government-funded team using a spade to remove frozen trash en route the Mount Everest, Nepal, Tuesday, April 27, 2021. (Peak Promotion via AP)

Mount Everest's Highest Camp Littered with Frozen Garbage, Cleanup Likely to Take Years

The highest camp on the world’s tallest mountain is littered with garbage that is going to take years to clean up, according to a Sherpa who led a team that…

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Varieties The Ghanaian chef who claimed to have broken the world record for the longest non-stop cooking by an individual - X

Ghana Chef Accused of Faking Guinness World Records Award

A Ghanaian chef who claimed to have broken the world record for the longest non-stop cooking by an individual has been arrested over a dispute with his sponsor…

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Varieties Leonardo Gomez, Buenos Aires, June 10, 2024. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian Purchase Licensing Rights

Argentines' Beef Consumption Seen at Record Low in 2024

Beef-loving Argentines are cutting back on their steaks as the country's economy slumps, meaning cattle consumption will likely hit a record low this year, a…

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Varieties A view of the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks show over the Empire State Building in New York City, as seen from Hoboken, N.J. (Eduardo Munoz/Reuters)

Multiple Injuries Reported after Fireworks Veer into Crowd at Utah Stadium

Malfunctioning fireworks veered into the stands at a crowded Utah football stadium and struck members of the audience during a Fourth of July celebration,…

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Varieties A man floats on the San Francisco Bay off the coast of Alameda Beach to cool off during a heat wave as temperatures reach over 80 degrees Fahrenheit (26.7 degrees Celsius) in Alameda, California, US, July 3, 2024. REUTERS/Emily Steinberger/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights

Weekend of Broiling Heat Expected in US West, Southeast

Dangerously hot conditions will dominate over the rest of the long Independence Day weekend in much of the US West Coast, Southeast and Middle Atlantic…

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Varieties  The area faces heavy rainfall and potential flooding in the coming hours, according to forecasts from Mexico’s National Water Commission. - The AP

Hurricane Beryl Slams into Mexico’s Coast as a Category 2 Storm

Hurricane Beryl roared ashore on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula near the resort town of Tulum as a Category 2 storm early Friday, whipping trees and knocking out…

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Varieties A picture shows the eruption of the Mount Etna volcano on July 5, 2024 in Sicily. (Photo by Giuseppe Distefano / Etna Walk / AFP)

Italy's Etna and Stromboli Volcanoes Erupt, Catania Airport Closed

Eruptions at Italy's Mount Etna and the smaller Stromboli volcano spewed hot ash and lava, raising alert levels on the Mediterranean island of Sicily and…

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Varieties The Saudi National Center for Wildlife (NCW) announced the successful first birth of a female Caracal with two cubs at the Prince Saud Al-Faisal Wildlife Research Center in Taif. (SPA)

Saudi NCW Announces First Birth of Female Caracal at Prince Saud Al-Faisal Wildlife Research Center

The Saudi National Center for Wildlife (NCW) announced on Thursday the successful first birth of a female Caracal with two cubs at the Prince Saud Al-Faisal…

Varieties A child holds a US flag as she watches the Macy's Fourth of July fireworks in New York City, New York, US, July 4, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly Purchase Licensing Rights

Americans to Celebrate Fourth of July with Parades, Cookouts — and Lots of Fireworks

The hamburgers aren't the only things sizzling this Fourth of July: Millions of people are under heat warnings as large numbers of Americans traveled to toast…

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Varieties People walk by the Los Angeles Times building in Los Angeles, California, US, February 6, 2018. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni Purchase Licensing Rights

2 Horses Ran Onto a Los Angeles Freeway and Were struck, Killed by Passing Vehicles

Two horses were struck and killed by passing vehicles late Tuesday after they ran onto a Los Angeles freeway, authorities said. Other drivers saved a third…

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Varieties The 10,000 yen bill, worth about $62 at the current exchange rate, has the face of Eiichi Shibusawa, known as “the father of Japanese capitalism - The AP

Japan Issues New Yen Banknotes Packed With 3D Hologram Technology to Fight Counterfeiting

Japan issued its first new banknotes in two decades Wednesday, yen packed with 3D hologram technology to fight counterfeiting. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida…

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Varieties The discovery was made inside Cloggs Cave in the foothills of the Victorian Alps in Australia's southeast, in a region long inhabited by the Gunaikurnai people. (AFP Photo)

Aboriginal Ritual Passed Down Over 12,000 Years, Cave Find Shows

Two slightly burnt, fat-covered sticks discovered inside an Australian cave are evidence of a healing ritual that was passed down unchanged by more than…

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Varieties . An AP photographer saw fire burn three adjacent suburban-style homes in Oroville. - The AP

Thousands Evacuate as Northern California Wildfire Spreads

Firefighters lined roads to keep flames from reaching homes as helicopters dropped water on a growing wildfire Wednesday in Northern California that has forced…

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Varieties Saudi National Center for Wildlife Development to Assess Crown-of-Thorns Starfish Outbreak

Saudi National Center for Wildlife Development to Assess Crown-of-Thorns Starfish Outbreak

Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Wildlife (NCW) initiated a comprehensive survey plan to gather essential data on Crown-of-Thorns Starfish (COTS) populations…

Varieties Freya and Pi are the latest of nearly two dozen big cats rescued from various situations by Animals Lebanon. - The AP.

Rescued Lion Cub from Lebanon Wildlife Trade is Safe in South Africa

Freya, a 6-month-old lion cub rescued from the wildlife trade in Lebanon, poked a curious nose out of her transport crate and sniffed the air. Satisfied, she…

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Varieties The objective is to enhance local coffee production by increasing coffee trees - SPA

Saudi Environment Ministry Unveils Plans to Build Coffee City in Al-Baha Region

The Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture has announced an investment opportunity to establish a coffee city in Qalwah Governorate, Al-Baha…

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Varieties A view of fire around the island of Kos, Greece, July 1, 2024, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video. ALAN BOYLE/via REUTERS Purchase Licensing Rights

Heavy Lightning Triggers Wildfires on Greek Island of Thassos

Heavy lightning triggered two fires on the Greek island of Thassos on Wednesday, the fire brigade said, a day after firefighting forces tamed wildfires fanned…

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Varieties California spotted owls were proposed for federal protections last year. A decision is pending. - The AP

To Save Spotted Owls, US Officials Plan to Kill Half-million of Another Owl Species

To save the imperiled spotted owl from potential extinction, US wildlife officials are embracing a contentious plan to deploy trained shooters into dense West…

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Varieties Silverio, a twelve-day-old white rhino, runs next to his mother Hannah during his presentation at the Buin Zoo in Santiago, Chile, Tuesday, July 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Esteban Felix)

Newborn White Rhino Takes 1st Giant Steps in Chile Zoo

Hannah, a 13-year-old white rhinoceros, has delivered a newborn calf in a rare zoo birth for the almost endangered species. The arrival of the male calf, named…

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