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Missing Teen Found Alive After 6 Days in Australian Woodlands

Varieties In this image made from video and provided by the Victoria State Police 17-year-old William, center right, is embraced by his mother Elizabeth, only first names were provided by police, while in a helicopter in Cowwarr, Australia, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, after William spent six days lost in eastern Australian woodlands. (Victoria Police via AP)

Missing Teen Found Alive After 6 Days in Australian Woodlands

A 17-year-old boy with autism was found alive Thursday after six days lost in eastern Australian woodlands. The boy, whom police identified only as William…

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Varieties This undated image provided by the European Space Agency on Nov. 5, 2026 and taken by the Hera spacecraft, shows asteroid Didymos. (European Space Agency via AP)

Europe’s Hera Spacecraft Begins Close Inspections of an Asteroid Rammed by NASA in a 2022 Test

A European spacecraft has begun close inspections of an asteroid rammed by NASA four years ago in a planetary defense test. The European Space Agency…

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Varieties Looking across vast distances means peering into the past because of the time needed for light from distant objects to reach us (Reuters)

Euclid Mission Data Release Spans More than 900 Million Galaxies

The European Space Agency has released its first big collection of data from the orbiting Euclid telescope's mission to map the universe's large-scale…

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Varieties The program also provides specialized training in organic farming, pest control, modern irrigation, and coffee cultivation - SPA

Saudi Reef: Coffee Production Reaches 7,400 Tons in 2026

The Sustainable Agricultural Rural Development Program (Saudi Reef) reported that Saudi coffee production rose from 800 tons annually in 2020 to approximately…

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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 Arabic Calligraphy Enscribed into UNESCO Heritage List

Arabic Calligraphy Enscribed into UNESCO Heritage List

UNESCO on Tuesday added Arabic calligraphy, a key tradition in the Arab and Islamic worlds, to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list. A total of 16 Muslim…

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Varieties  Saudi Arabia will host one of the largest international forums in the equestrian field

Riyadh Hosts 'Arabians' Festival...The First of Its Kind in the Region

Saudi Arabia is hosting the Arabians Festival, one of the largest international forums in the equestrian field, which is part of a series of sports and…

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Varieties Revenues of Saudi Non-Governmental League Hits SR1.1 billion in 2021, Says Sports Minister

Revenues of Saudi Non-Governmental League Hits SR1.1 billion in 2021, Says Sports Minister

Saudi Sports Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal on Sunday revealed many goals that the Kingdom will be working on during 2022, foremost of which is…

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Varieties Miss America Turns 100. Will She Last Another 100 Years?

Miss America Turns 100. Will She Last Another 100 Years?

As Miss America turns 100, a major question remains unanswered: Is she still relevant? The glitzy competition was born from a 1921 Atlantic City beauty…

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Varieties WHO Signs Agreement to Adopt UAE’s Government Accelerators Model

WHO Signs Agreement to Adopt UAE’s Government Accelerators Model

The United Arab Emirates and the World Health Organization have announced the conclusion of a partnership to support the healthcare sector across the globe,…

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Varieties Gaza Shelter Turns Toy Cars, Bikes into Aids for Paralyzed Animals

Gaza Shelter Turns Toy Cars, Bikes into Aids for Paralyzed Animals

An animal shelter in the Gaza Strip is using the wheels of toy cars and kids bicycles to build mobility devices for disabled cats and dogs, helping them walk,…

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Varieties No Spooky Sights Yet at 'Haunted' Residence, Japan PM Says

No Spooky Sights Yet at 'Haunted' Residence, Japan PM Says

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Monday he's sleeping soundly after becoming the first premier in nine years to inhabit the official residence, which…

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Varieties Miss India Wins Miss Universe Held in Israel despite Boycott Calls

Miss India Wins Miss Universe Held in Israel despite Boycott Calls

Miss India Harnaaz Sandhu was crowned Miss Universe in the Israeli city of Eilat early Monday, with several contestants defying pressure to boycott in support…

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Varieties Influencers from All Over the World in Jeddah

Influencers from All Over the World in Jeddah

Coinciding with the launch of the Red Sea International Film Festival activities in Jeddah, five new media influencers from around the world arrived in the…

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Varieties Foo Fighters Cancel F1 Abu Dhabi Concert for Medical Reasons

Foo Fighters Cancel F1 Abu Dhabi Concert for Medical Reasons

The Foo Fighters rock band has called off its concert at the Formula One race in Abu Dhabi due to “unforeseen medical circumstances,” event organizers said…

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Varieties UAE Taxis Drive Towards Autonomous Future

UAE Taxis Drive Towards Autonomous Future

Mustafa sits motionless behind the wheel, upturned hands in his lap, as his taxi drives itself, bringing the United Arab Emirates closer to an autonomous…

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Varieties Animal Lovers Decry Plan to Ban Pets in Iran

Animal Lovers Decry Plan to Ban Pets in Iran

"No, my cat is not dangerous," says Iranian animal lover Mostafa, outraged by a proposal from ultraconservative lawmakers to ban pets. The 25-year-old, who…

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Varieties England Tree Scheme Takes Root amid Climate Emergency

England Tree Scheme Takes Root amid Climate Emergency

Hunched over and heads down in concentration, three workers at Moor Trees, a nursery in southwestern England, shell red seed pods and toss them one by one into…

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Varieties Auction of Bill Russell's Memorabilia Nets More than $5M

Auction of Bill Russell's Memorabilia Nets More than $5M

The jersey that Boston Celtics Hall of Famer Bill Russell wore for his final game — the 1969 NBA Finals clincher that earned him his 11th championship — sold…

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Varieties ‘Panther’ the Cat Rescued after Days-Long Utility Pole Perch

‘Panther’ the Cat Rescued after Days-Long Utility Pole Perch

For at least two days and maybe more, residents of a suburban Denver neighborhood worried about the fate of a black cat called Panther who was perched atop a…

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Varieties Scientists Close to Developing Efficient Treatment for Schizophrenia

Scientists Close to Developing Efficient Treatment for Schizophrenia

A new study conducted by researchers from the Vanderbilt University has identified a potential target for novel treatments of schizophrenia. Schizophrenia,…

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Varieties Daughter of Pioneering Astronaut Alan Shepard Set for Blue Origin Spaceflight

Daughter of Pioneering Astronaut Alan Shepard Set for Blue Origin Spaceflight

The eldest daughter of pioneering US astronaut Alan Shepard is set for a ride to the edge of space aboard Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin commercial rocketship on…

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Varieties Turkey, Neighbors Pledge to Clean Up Mediterranean

Turkey, Neighbors Pledge to Clean Up Mediterranean

Turkey and its neighbors pledged Friday to do a better job addressing the threats posed by pollution to people's health and the natural habitats of the…

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Varieties Bah! Humbug! Italy Bishop Tells Children Santa Doesn’t Exist

Bah! Humbug! Italy Bishop Tells Children Santa Doesn’t Exist

A Roman Catholic diocese in Sicily publicly apologized to outraged parents after its bishop told a group of children that Santa Claus doesn’t exist. In a…

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Varieties ‘Bah-Boom, Bah-Boom’: Acorn-Ucopia of Food Fattens Squirrels

‘Bah-Boom, Bah-Boom’: Acorn-Ucopia of Food Fattens Squirrels

Humans aren't the only species packing on extra pounds during the pandemic. Some squirrels are letting themselves go, too. Many squirrels are eating well…

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Varieties Footprints Show Some Two-legged Dinosaurs Were Agile

Footprints Show Some Two-legged Dinosaurs Were Agile

Not all two-legged dinosaurs were like the lumbering Tyrannosaurus rex. An analysis of dinosaur tracks from 120 million years ago unearthed in Spain adds to…

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Varieties Nobel Peace Laureates to Receive Award in Person Despite High COVID-19 Rates

Nobel Peace Laureates to Receive Award in Person Despite High COVID-19 Rates

Nobel Peace Prize laureates Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov, recognized for their fight for freedom of expression in the Philippines and Russia, will receive…

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Varieties The First Philosophy Conference Unveils in Kingdom under 'Unpredictability' Theme

The First Philosophy Conference Unveils in Kingdom under 'Unpredictability' Theme

The Riyadh Philosophy Conference was launched Wednesday at King Fahd National Library in Riyadh under the theme "Unpredictability." The three-day event is…

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Varieties UK PM’s Wife Gives Birth to Baby Girl

UK PM’s Wife Gives Birth to Baby Girl

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie have announced the birth of a baby girl. The couple said a healthy baby, the couple’s second child…

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