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82-year-old Dies after Beach Fight in Greece over Sun Lounger

Varieties Tourists from a nearby hotel watch military helicopters fly overhead during Medusa 15, a joint military exercise led by Greece and Egypt, at Maleme on the Greek island of Crete, Friday, Sept. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

82-year-old Dies after Beach Fight in Greece over Sun Lounger

An 82-year-old man died Sunday after he got into a fight over a sun lounger on a beach in Greece near Athens, local media reported. The octogenarian had a…

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Varieties Lions are seen in their counpound at the Artis Amsterdam Royal Zoo in Amsterdam, Netherlands in this handout photo released to media on January 28, 2021. Artis Amsterdam Royal Zoo/Handout via REUTERS

10 Lions Die in Suspected Poisoning at Tanzania Wildlife Reserve

Ten lions were found dead in Tanzania's Ngorongoro wildlife reserve this week and preliminary findings suggest they may have been poisoned, the area's…

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Varieties FILED - 13 February 2018, United Kingdom, Edinburgh: FILE PHOTO - Prince Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, attend a reception for young people at Holyroodhouse Palace in Edinburgh. Photo: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire/dpa

Diana's Brother Compares Media Treatment of Harry, Meghan to Late Princess' Ordeal

The media's treatment of Prince Harry and his wife Meghan is on a par with that faced by his mother Diana, the late princess' brother said in an interview…

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Varieties This photograph shows details of a preview exhibition of personal belongings once owned by late French actress Brigitte Bardot at Maison Drouot in Paris on September 15, 2026, ahead of an auction of her memorabilia and clothing. (Photo by Charlotte SIEMON / AFP)

Brigitte Bardot Widower Slams Sale of Star's Belongings

The widower of French screen icon Brigitte Bardot on Saturday slammed as a "joke" the planned auction of hundreds of the late star's personal belongings…

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Varieties A Leopardus tilcayo cat, a newly identified species through research led by National Geographic Explorer Paola Nogales Ascarrunz, walks at the Senda Verde animal refuge in the Yungas region, Bolivia, September 1, 2026. (Fernando Faciole/National Geographic/Handout via Reuters)

Meet Earth’s Newest Wild Cat Species, the First Named in Over a Century

A previously unknown cat species has been identified in plain sight: at a wildlife sanctuary in Bolivia, where the small, spotted feline had been living for…


Varieties Four New Civil Affairs E-Services Launched via Saudi Arabia's Absher at LEAP 2026

Four New Civil Affairs E-Services Launched via Saudi Arabia's Absher at LEAP 2026

Acting Supervisor of the Ministry of Interior's Agency of Civil Affairs Major General Dr. Saleh Al-Murabba launched four new electronic services via the…

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Varieties From one city to another, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s network of healthy cities continues to expand as an integral part of sustainable development. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Reinforces Regional Leadership with 21 WHO-Accredited Healthy Cities

From one city to another, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s network of healthy cities continues to expand as an integral part of sustainable development. The…

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Varieties Haze shrouds the Kuala Lumpur skyline on August 26, 2026, amid high levels of air pollution from regional wildfires. (AFP)

‘Literally Tasting the Smoke’: Malaysians Suffer as Haze Worsens

Air quality in Malaysia's Sarawak state deteriorated further on Tuesday as smoke from Indonesian forest fires drove up respiratory complaints and sent…

Varieties A pineapple grows on Djoda Farm in Matourkou, near Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, Thursday, May 7, 2026. (AP)

Can Pineapples Thrive in Africa’s Sahel? A Burkina Faso Farmer Says the Answer Is Yes

The soil beneath Oumarou Compaoré's boots is sandy and stony. It’s hardly the lush setting usually needed to support growing pineapples. But this farm in…

Varieties Fans are displayed at Casa Diego, a fan shop in Madrid, Spain, on Aug. 18, 2026. (AP)

In a Scorching Spain, the Traditional Folding Hand Fan Is Having a Moment

In crowded subway cars and sun-drenched plazas, an old-fashioned accessory in Spain has been everywhere thanks to the blistering summer heat. Small enough to…

Varieties The rare Patek Philippe & Co Calatrava Reference 448 belonged to the vendor's grandfather who passed it to his daughter. (Hansons Auctioneers)

Rare Vintage 1930s Watch Sells for £59,000

A rare vintage Swiss watch found in a late mother's jewelry box has fetched £59,000 at auction, according to the Daily Mail. The 1930s Patek Philippe…

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Varieties Overall, weekend catch-up sleep was associated with a 6% reduction in the odds of hypertension. (Reuters)

Weekend Lie-in Could Prevent High Blood Pressure, Research Finds

A new analysis has found that weekend lie-ins may be good for you, with an ideal benchmark of one to two extra hours in bed to protect against high blood…

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Varieties The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the Quantum Forum. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia’s KACST and Imperial College London Strengthen Collaboration in Quantum Brain Research

Saudi Arabia’s King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) signed a research partnership with Imperial College London to advance quantum brain…

Varieties In this photo released by the Geological Agency (Badan Geologi) of Indonesia's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Mount Sinabung releases volcanic materials into the air during an eruption in Karo, North Sumatra, Indonesia, Monday, Aug. 31, 2026. (Badan Geologi via AP)

Sinabung Volcano on Indonesia’s Sumatra Island Erupts without Reports of Casualties

Mount Sinabung on Indonesia erupted Monday, spewing a column of black ash and smoke 3,500 meters (11,482 feet) from the top of the mountain into the sky over…

Varieties Fish swim in a coral reef in waters off Koror, Palau, on August 30, 2026. (AFP)

Coral Bleaching Occurring Too Frequently for Reefs to Recover, Scientists Say

Coral reefs are experiencing bleaching events so frequently that they no longer have time to recover before the next one strikes, with global coral cover now…

Varieties A view of the colorful houses and boats in the harbor of Marina Corricella on Procida Island, Italy. (Shutterstock)

Italy Taking Action Against Paid Beaches

Authorities are cracking down harder on illegal structures on Italy’s beaches as exorbitant prices are charged for umbrellas and lounge chairs. In Ostia,…

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Varieties FILE - The OpenAI logo is displayed on a mobile phone in front of a computer screen with output from ChatGPT, March 21, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File) 

Schoolchildren Leaving Critical Thinking to AI

Schoolchildren are dispensing with analytical thinking as they increasingly lean on artificial intelligence, a fast-changing technology that many teenagers…

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Varieties The Saudi Broadcasting Authority and the General Authority for Radio and Television in Syria signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Riyadh on Sunday to strengthen relations and develop cooperation in radio and television. (SPA)

Saudi, Syrian Broadcasting Authorities Sign MoU to Strengthen Cooperation

The Saudi Broadcasting Authority and the General Authority for Radio and Television in Syria signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Riyadh on Sunday to…

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Varieties The guide is part of the agency’s efforts to raise awareness of space and astronomy. (SPA)

Saudi Space Agency Launches Guide to Key Astronomical Events, Phenomena Visible in Saudi Skies Through 2030

The Saudi Space Agency has launched an informational guide highlighting key astronomical events and phenomena expected to be visible in the skies over the…

Varieties A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket is prepared for launch with NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope aboard at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, US, August 29, 2026. (Reuters)

NASA's Newest Space Telescope Launches on a Quest to Explore the Hidden Universe

NASA’s newest crown jewel blasted off Sunday to hunt for planets around other stars, explore secret dark energy and survey the cosmos like never before. …

Varieties This initiative falls under efforts to advance national food data systems. (SPA)

Saudi Food and Drug Authority Launches Kingdom’s First Food Composition Database

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), represented by the National Nutrition Committee, has officially launched the Saudi Food Composition Database, the…

Varieties This photo released by the Mono County Search and Rescue shows volunteers conducting an operation to rescue a man stranded on a ledge in the Sierra Nevada, Calif., on Aug. 22, 2026. (Mono County Sheriff Search and Rescue via AP)

Volunteers Rescue Climber Stranded on Small Ledge in California’s Sierra Nevada

Volunteers carried out a more than 15-hour operation to rescue a man who got off route in the Sierra Nevada and was stranded on a small ledge, the Mono County…

Varieties This photograph taken on August 15, 2026 shows Ngo Thi Minh Trinh inspecting durians at a farm in Ea Knuec commune, Vietnam's Dak Lak province. (AFP)

Vietnamese Coffee Farmers Ride China’s Durian Wave

Vietnam's Central Highlands produces around one sixth of the world's coffee, but farmers are switching their traditional crop for durian to cash in on surging…

Varieties Kinshasa's urban train is back in service after nearly 15 years. AFP

Kinshasa Urban Train Back on Track after Years to Beat Gridlock

At dawn, dozens of passengers crowded along dusty tracks to board the only urban rail link serving downtown Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo's…

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Varieties FILE PHOTO: US singer Dolly Parton speaks at the launch of her Imagination Library book project in the Magna Center in Sheffield, northern England December 5, 2007.  REUTERS/Nigel Roddis//File Photo

Push to Rename Nashville Airport for Dolly Parton Gets a Boost from Tennessee's Governor

A push by fans to rename Nashville's airport for Dolly Parton appears to be taking flight just days after the country music icon's death. Tennessee Gov. Bill…

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Varieties A boat sits on dry ground as water levels have dropped on the Danube in Petrovaradin, Serbia, Tuesday, August 25, 2026. (AP Photo/ Darko Vojinovic)

Europe's Summer Drought Threatens Fish in Rivers, Lakes and Farms

Small boats stand idle on cracked ground in a shriveled side channel of the Danube River in northern Serbia, where the water has receded into a couple of…

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Varieties This photo taken on August 25, 2026 shows Bob Wellard, director of the Piscatorials Society, fly-fishing in the Candover Brook, a chalk stream tributary of the River Itchen, near Winchester, Hampshire, southern England. (AFP)

Climate Change Hits Trout and Salmon in UK’s Prized Chalk Streams

A fly fisherman cast his line into the crystal-clear waters of the Itchen, a chalk stream in Hampshire in southern England, home to salmon and trout hit by…

Varieties The initiative aims to strengthen Riyadh’s position as a global hub for technology talent and digital creativity. (SPA)

Riyadh Launches ‘Digital District’ to Bolster Status as Global Hub for Talent, Innovation

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) announced Thursday the launch of the “Riyadh Digital District,” a strategic initiative designed to attract global…

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Varieties Riyadh Hosts UNESCO Global Forum on AI Ethics with Participation from 194 Countries

Riyadh Hosts UNESCO Global Forum on AI Ethics with Participation from 194 Countries

Riyadh will host the fourth edition of the UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (GFEAI 2026) from September 14 to 17, bringing together…

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