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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…


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Former Inmates' Garden Showcases at RHS Chelsea Flower Show

A garden designed and built by women who are in prison or have recently been released will be exhibited at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The indoor garden will…

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Varieties The ship can accommodate more than 3,362 passengers. SPA

Cruise Saudi Announces Commercial Launch of ‘AROYA Cruises’

Cruise Saudi, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) specializing in developing the cruise sector in the Kingdom, has announced the…

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Varieties A handout photo made available by Indonesian's Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation shows thick grey ash and dark clouds spewed from Mount Ibu in North Maluku province, Indonesia, 15 May 2024. EPA/PVMBG

Indonesia Raises Alert to Highest Level for Ibu Volcano

Indonesia's volcanology agency on Thursday raised the alert level of the Ibu volcano in North Maluku province to the highest on its scale after a series of…

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Varieties French traveler Mohamed Boulabiar. (SPA)

French Traveler Crosses 13 Countries on Foot to Perform Umrah, Pray at Two Holy Mosques

French traveler Mohamed Boulabiar spent eight months on a journey on foot to perform the Umrah in Saudi Arabia. His 8,000-kilometer journey started from…

Varieties The vast Saudi waters in the Arabian Gulf, spanning over 27,000 square kilometers, are a haven for a diverse array of marine life. SPA

Saudi Arabia Launches Major Project to Protect Marine Ecosystems in Arabian Gulf

Saudi Arabia is launching a groundbreaking project to assess the health of its vital ecosystems in the Arabian Gulf, in a significant step toward safeguarding…

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Varieties One of F1 legend Michael Schumacher's watches sold at auction. Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP

Watches Belonging to F1 Great Schumacher Fetch Millions at Auction

Eight watches belonging to Formula One legend Michael Schumacher were sold at auction in Geneva on Tuesday for a total of four million Swiss francs (4.4…

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Varieties Sage, a Miniature Poodle from Houston, Texas, competes in the Non-Sporting Group during the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City, New York, US, May 13, 2024. (Reuters)

Miniature Poodle Sage Fetches Top Prize at Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show 

A miniature poodle named Sage was crowned "Best in Show" on Tuesday at the 148th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, fetching the grand prize in the most…

Varieties A picture taken through a window shows smoke rising from wildfire MWF017 on the south side of the Athabasca River valley near Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada May 10, 2024. Alberta Wildfire/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights

Wildfire Forces Out Hundreds of Residents in Canada's Oil Sands Hub of Fort McMurray

Hundreds of residents in four neighborhoods in the southern end of Canada’s oil sand hub of Fort McMurray, Alberta, were ordered to evacuate with a wildfire…

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Varieties The Allnatt, a 101.29-carat yellow diamond, mounted as a brooch by Cartier, is displayed ahead of auction, during a Sotheby's media preview in Geneva, Switzerland, May 13, 2024. REUTERS/Pierre Albouy

Yellow Diamond Brooch Resembling Queen Elizabeth's Up for Auction

A golden-hued diamond brooch, similar to one worn by the late Queen Elizabeth, is expected to be sold for around $6 million at a Sotheby's auction in Geneva…

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Varieties The match will take place at the "Ring of Fire" in the Kingdom Arena in the Saudi capital, Riyadh - SPA

Boxing Fight 'Ring of Fire' to Be Held Next Saturday in Kingdom Arena

A boxing match between Britain's Tyson Fury and Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk will take place next Saturday at the "Ring of Fire" in the Kingdom Arena in the Saudi…

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Varieties Riyadh to Host International Kahila Arabian Horse Championship on May 22

Riyadh to Host International Kahila Arabian Horse Championship on May 22

Riyadh is preparing to host the Kingdom International Championship for Arabian Horses (Kahila) at the Arena Riyadh Venue for Exhibitions, starting on May 22…

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Varieties Saudi Space Agency, NASA Hold 'Beyond Earth: Journeys to the Stars' Dialogue

Saudi Space Agency, NASA Hold 'Beyond Earth: Journeys to the Stars' Dialogue

Prince Sultan University in Riyadh hosted a joint delegation from the Saudi Space Agency (SSA) and its US counterpart, the National Aeronautics and Space…

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Varieties Artist Jonathan Yeo and Britain's King Charles III at the unveiling of artist Jonathan Yeo's portrait of the King, in the blue drawing room at Buckingham Palace, in London, Tuesday May 14, 2024. (AP)

King Charles Unveils His First Portrait Since Coronation

Britain's King Charles on Tuesday unveiled the first official portrait of himself since his coronation last May. The portrait by artist Jonathan Yeo depicts…

Varieties A child cools off at a water supply line as temperatures rise in Karachi, Pakistan, 13 May 2024. (EPA)

Summer 2023 Was the Hottest in 2,000 Years, Study Says

Last summer, as wildfires swept across the Mediterranean, roads buckled in Texas and heatwaves strained power grids in China, it was not just the warmest…

Varieties An Aerial view of Gibraltar rock seen from the neighboring Spanish city of La Linea, Oct. 17, 2019. (AP)

Spain Warns Small Ships of Possible Orca Run-Ins near the Strait of Gibraltar during the Summer

Following the ramming of a small boat by an orca in the Strait of Gibraltar, authorities in Spain issued recommendations Tuesday that small vessels stick to…

Varieties As of Monday, at least 42 herds in nine states are known to have cows infected with the virus known as type A H5N1, federal officials said - The AP

There’s Bird Flu in US Dairy Cows. Raw Milk Drinkers Aren’t Deterred

Sales of raw milk appear to be on the rise, despite years of warnings about the health risks of drinking the unpasteurized products — and an outbreak of bird…

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Saudi Entertainment Ventures Joins Qiddiya Investment Company

Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC), a global leader in entertainment and developer of the concept of play, has announced the entry of Saudi Entertainment…

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Varieties (FILES) A figurine of German composer Ludwig van Beethoven is seen in the souvenir shop of the Beethovenhaus museum, in Baden bei Wien, Austria. (Photo by Joe Klamar / AFP)

Scientists: Analysis of Beethoven’s Hair Reveals Possible Cause of Mysterious Ailments

High levels of lead detected in authenticated locks of Ludwig van Beethoven’s hair suggest that the composer had lead poisoning, according to new research. In…

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Varieties  Britain's King Charles III officially hands over the role of Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps to Prince William, The Prince of Wales in front of an Apache helicopter at the Army Aviation Center in Middle Wallop, England, Monday, May 13, 2024. (AP)

King Charles Hands Military Title to Son William in Rare Joint Appearance

Britain's King Charles handed over a senior military role to his son Prince William at a ceremony on Monday, marking a rare joint appearance for the pair as…

Varieties  The Allnatt, a 101.29-carat yellow diamond, mounted as a brooch by Cartier, is displayed ahead of auction, during a Sotheby's media preview in Geneva, Switzerland, May 13, 2024. (Reuters)

Yellow Diamond Brooch Resembling Queen Elizabeth’s up for Auction

A golden-hued diamond brooch, similar to one worn by the late Queen Elizabeth, is expected to be sold for around $6 million at a Sotheby's auction in Geneva…

Varieties Mount Ibu spews thick smoke in Gam Ici, North Maluku, on May 13, 2024. (AFP)

Indonesia’s Mount Ibu Erupts, Spewing Thick Ash and Dark Clouds Into the Sky 

Mount Ibu, a volcano in Indonesia's North Maluku province, erupted on Monday, spewing thick grey ash and dark clouds 5,000 meters (16,400 feet) into the sky…

Varieties "It is so hot this year, no rains, and we have no water to water the pepper plants," says farmer Chhim Laem. TANG CHHIN Sothy / AFP

Cambodia's Famed Kampot Pepper Withers in Scorching Heatwave

Farmer Chhim Laem shakes his head as he walks between long rows of dead bushes, their brown leaves scorched by heat and drought that have devastated Cambodia's…

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Varieties The Saudi Science and Engineering Team is undergoing an intensive four-day training program in preparation for the upcoming Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF 2024) competition. (SPA)

Saudi Science and Engineering Team Gears up for Regeneron ISEF 2024 in Los Angeles

The Saudi Science and Engineering Team is undergoing an intensive four-day training program in preparation for the upcoming Regeneron International Science and…

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Varieties The Aurora Australis, also known as the Southern Lights, glow on the horizon over Punta Arenas, Chile, on May 10, 2024. (AFP)

Second Night of Auroras Seen ‘Extreme’ Solar Storm

Auroras lit up skies across swaths of the planet for the second night in a row on Saturday, after already dazzling Earthlings from the United States to…