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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 freshly sliced piece of chicken pot pie is plated on a counter at Michele's Pies, Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in Norwalk, Conn. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

What's Pi Day All About? Math, Science, Pies and More

Math enthusiasts around the world, from college kids to rocket scientists, celebrate Pi Day on Thursday, which is March 14 or 3/14 — the first three digits of…

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Varieties FILE - A woman walks to a bridge in front of the Eiffel Tower after snowfalls, Jan. 18, 2024 in Paris. (AP Photo/Thomas Padilla, File)

Riyadh Unveils Innovative Projects at Global Urban Festival in Paris

Riyadh Region Municipality announced, during its participation in the MIPIM Global Urban Festival, details of its vital and innovative projects aimed at…

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Varieties Space One's Kairos rocket explodes after liftoff from a launch pad in Kushimoto, Wakayama prefecture, western Japan, Wednesday, March 13, 2024. (Kyodo News via AP) 

Japanese Firm Space One’s Kairos Rocket Explodes on Inaugural Flight 

Kairos, a small, solid-fuel rocket made by Japan's Space One, exploded just seconds into its inaugural launch on Wednesday as the firm tried to become the…

Varieties Saudi Literature Commission Participates in London Book Fair

Saudi Literature Commission Participates in London Book Fair

The Saudi Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission participates in this year London Book Fair with a pavilion where Saudi publishers and their…

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Varieties In this photo provided by NASA, the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour spacecraft is seen as it lands with NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Andreas Mogensen, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Satoshi Furukawa and Roscosmos cosmonaut Konstantin Borisov aboard in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Pensacola, Florida, Tuesday, March 12, 2024. The four astronauts caught a lift back to Earth with SpaceX on Tuesday to end a half-year mission at the International Space Station. (Joel Kowsky/NASA via AP)

4 Astronauts from Four Countries Return to Earth after Six Months in Orbit

Four astronauts from four countries caught a lift back to Earth with SpaceX on Tuesday to end a half-year mission at the International Space Station. Their…

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Varieties In this photo provided by Chip Michalove, LeeBeth, a white shark, is tagged on Dec. 8, 2023, off Hilton Head Island, (Chip Michalove via AP)

How a Wandering White Shark’s Epic Journey Could Provide Clues for Protecting Them 

As sharks go, LeeBeth is something like a long-haul trucker with gills and giant teeth. Swimmers at the beach might not be excited to see the 14-foot (4.3…

Varieties An abandoned canoe sits on the cracked ground amid a drought at the Sau reservoir, north of Barcelona, Spain, Monday, Jan. 22, 2024. (AP)

Europe Is Not Prepared for Growing Climate Extremes It Faces, Its First Risk Assessment Finds 

Europe is facing growing climate risks and is unprepared for them, the European Environment Agency said in its first-ever risk assessment for the bloc Monday. …

Varieties WMO Praises Efforts of Saudi National Center for Meteorology

WMO Praises Efforts of Saudi National Center for Meteorology

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has commended the efforts of the National Center for Meteorology for its contribution to the preparation of the…

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Varieties FILE - Visitors pass through Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., April 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Disney Seeks Major Expansion of California Theme Park

Walking through the frosty, snow-covered hamlet of Arendelle from “Frozen,” or the bustling, critter-filled metropolis of “Zootopia” might be possible one day…

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Varieties Student Jose Rodriguez Ramos of Peru takes notes during a Russian language class in Buenos Aires, Argentina, March 6, 2018. (Reuters)

Study of Polyglots Offers Insight on Brain’s Language Processing

While most people speak only one language or perhaps two, some are proficient in many. These people are called polyglots. And they are helping to provide…

Varieties Belgian Wendy Adriaens, the founder of De Passiehoeve, an animal rescue farm where animals support people with autism, depression, anxiety, or drug problems, offers a hug to Blondie, a 6-year-old female ostrich at Passiehoeve farm, in Kalmthout, Belgium March 8, 2024. (Reuters)

Ostrich Hugs on Offer at Belgian Animal Rescue Farm 

Ostriches are normally territorial and aggressive birds best approached with caution, but at a Belgian animal rescue farm, the hand-reared birds are so gentle…

Varieties Construction works began on the project, which has an area of 754,000 square meters. SPA

Construction Works of Al-Urubah, One of Largest Parks in Riyadh, Start

The Board of Directors of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) announced the start of the construction works of Al-Urubah Park, one of the largest parks…

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Varieties "The Empowerment of Saudi Women and their Achievements in Light of the Saudi Vision 2030” seminar - SPA

Saudi Embassy in France Organizes Seminar on Saudi Women's Achievements under Vision 2030

The Saudi Embassy in France has held a seminar titled "The Empowerment of Saudi Women and their Achievements in Light of the Saudi Vision 2030” on the occasion…

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Why You Should Eat More Nuts and Seeds

By Alice Callahan It’s time to add a bit more crunch to your diet, so let’s talk about nuts and seeds. These nutritional powerhouses are rich in…

Varieties 20 million people visited Riyadh Season 2023 from inside and outside the Kingdom - SPA

Turki Al Al-Sheikh: 20 Million People Visited Riyadh Season 2023

Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Advisor Turki bin Abdulmohsen Al-Sheikh said that 20 million people visited…

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Varieties "I was very happy to have the cans, and they were so bright and pretty here in the lobby," Handleman said. (Emma Anderson)

Woman in US Celebrates 102nd Birthday by Collecting Canned Goods for those in Need

A woman in Iowa celebrated a big birthday in a big way, Fox News reported. Trudy Handleman turned 102 years old on March 5 – and her one wish was to run a…

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Varieties Mei Mei, a three-pound Shih Tzu whom Meaghan Huber bought from Shake A Paw, died just before her second birthday. Credit...Meaghan Huber

US Pet Shop That Sold Sick, Hurt Puppies Will Repay Nearly 200 Customers

By Erin Nolan The owners of a Long Island pet store accused of knowingly selling hundreds of sick and injured puppies, including some that died days…

Varieties Krystyna Pyszková of Czech Republic waves after she was crowned Miss World in Mumbai, India, Saturday, Mar. 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade)

Krystyna Pyszková from Czech Republic Crowned Miss World, Lebanon’s Yasmina Zaytoun is 1st Runner-Up

Krystyna Pyszková of the Czech Republic was crowned Miss World at a glittering contest held in India on Saturday night. Yasmina Zaytoun of Lebanon was the…

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Varieties A pelican picks fish from a basket at the animal kitchen in Nepal’s Central Zoo in Lalitpur, Nepal, Feb. 23, 2024. (AP)

41-Year-Old Pelican and Other Animals Wait for Their Food at Nepal’s Only Zoo

At the stroke of 10 every morning at the only zoo in Nepal, a 41-year-old pelican arrives at the entrance of the animal kitchen, waiting patiently for program…

Varieties Men carry women as a test ahead of a competition and Guinness World Record attempt in Phnom Penh on March 8, 2024. (AFP)

Cambodia Earns New World Record for Largest ‘Bridal Carry'

Hundreds of Cambodians braved sticky tropical heat to set an unusual new world record: for the most people performing a "bridal carry" at the same time. …

Varieties Saudi Arabia participates in GCC celebration of International Women’s Day. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Participates in GCC Celebration of International Women’s Day

On behalf of Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, the Vice Foreign Minister, Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji, participated in the…

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Varieties A flock of cockatoos fly near hot air balloons as they take to the sky during the Canberra Balloon Spectacular as part of Canberra's Enlighten festival in Canberra, Australia, 09 March 2024. (EPA)

Australia’s Southeast Sweats in Heatwave, Lifting Bushfire Risk

Large swaths of Australia on Saturday sweated through severe heatwave conditions that lifted bushfire risk in the country's southeast. The nation's…

Varieties Fake works attributed to the artist Banksy and found in a workshop and different points of sale are seen, in Spain, in this screengrab from a video released on March 7, 2024. Mossos D'Esquadra/Handout via REUTERS

Police Bust Art Forgery Ring in Spain Selling Fake Banksy Works

Police in Spain have dismantled an art forgery ring suspected of selling artworks falsely attributed to British street artist Banksy, with some pieces fetching…

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Varieties Members of The Eagles, from left, Timothy B. Schmit, Don Henley, Glenn Frey and Joe Walsh pose with an autographed guitar after a news conference at the Sundance Film Festival, Jan. 19, 2013, in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)

Charges Unexpectedly Dropped in 'Hotel California' Theft Trial

Prosecutors unexpectedly dropped charges Wednesday against three antique collectors accused of handling stolen lyrics for 1970s hit "Hotel California" and…

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