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Starmer likely to face criticism from US and Nato allies over Britain's defence spending plans at Ankara summit

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is heading into this week's Nato summit in Ankara, Turkey on under rising pressure, with senior US officials signalling dissatisfaction over the UK's defence spending plans and warning that alliance members falling behind must accelerate their commitments.

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Rare Neanderthal baby fossil reveals our ancient relatives may have begun life much like modern humans

The earliest months of Neanderthal life have remained one of the least understood chapters of human evolution. Fossils from adults and older children have revealed the distinctive features that set these ancient relatives apart, yet remains from unborn babies are extraordinarily scarce. That has made it difficult to determine when…

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SpaceX president to donate company stock to Trump Accounts; Katie Miller does the '$325 million' math

SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell announced that she and her husband will be donating company stock to the Trump Accounts of more than 2 million American children. The announcement comes days after Trump said in an interview with CNBC that he expects Elon Musk to donate SpaceX stock to the program.…

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Hamas announces plan to dissolve Gaza government, transfer power to technocrats

Hamas has announced it will dissolve its Gaza government, handing power to technocrats to revive a stalled peace plan. This move aims to pressure Israel to implement the agreement's remaining provisions, including establishing pilot areas. While the announcement shifts focus to Israel's role, it doesn't address Hamas' rejection of disarmament,…

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'People come and go but relationships remain': Italy minister plays down Trump's Meloni jibe

Italy's deputy prime minister and defence minister have urged calm after US President Donald Trump posted a mocking photo of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Truth Social, saying transatlantic relations run deeper than public disputes.

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Italy’s rice bowl is baking in drought, and Pavia farmers say weeds are taking over parched paddies as rivers and reservoirs run low

Northern Italy's vital rice fields are parched, with a severe drought threatening harvests. Pavia province, a major producer, faces depleted rivers and reservoirs, allowing weeds to overrun dry paddies. This crisis, linked to climate change, highlights the urgent need for better water management and climate-smart farming to ensure future food…

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Japan’s 2011 tsunami turned out deadlier because a hidden clay layer let the quake rupture all the way to the seafloor, scientists say

A remarkable find beneath the Pacific Ocean uncovers a fragile clay layer that intensified the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami in Japan. This concealed geological aspect enabled the rupture to extend all the way to the seafloor, which not only produced significant vertical displacements but also unleashed catastrophic waves. Researchers…

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Britain has lost up to 92% of its historic seagrass meadows, but after scientists asked island residents to map old coastal memories, they discovered two hidden meadows and identified three priority sites for large-scale restoration

A groundbreaking study on Scotland's Sanday island reveals that local knowledge is crucial for marine conservation. By combining community memory with scientific research, scientists rediscovered two previously unmapped seagrass meadows. This approach, highlighting a 'missing layer' in marine planning, identified key sites for restoration, emphasizing the vital role of lived…

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Australian PM Albanese issues 'unequivocal' apology after inappropriate remarks about Kylie Minogue

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has issued an "unequivocal" apology after his comments about pop icon Kylie Minogue during a comedy podcast sparked a political storm and accusations of sexism.

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In 1994, Italian ultramarathon runner Mauro Prosperi disappeared during the 155-mile Marathon des Sables after a massive Sahara sandstorm blew him off course; he survived nine days alone by eating bats and drinking his own urine before stumbling into Algeria

An Italian ultramarathon runner, Mauro Prosperi, vanished during the 1994 Marathon des Sables after a fierce sandstorm disoriented him. Stranded for nine days in the Moroccan desert, he survived by consuming bats and drinking his own urine. His incredible ordeal, battling dehydration and isolation, eventually led him to stumble into…

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In 1971, 17-year-old Juliane Koepcke fell nearly 10,000 feet from a plane struck by lightning over the Amazon, survived still strapped to her seat, then wandered alone through the rainforest for 11 days before loggers found her

A 17-year-old girl miraculously survived a 10,000-foot fall from a plane struck by lightning over the Peruvian Amazon in 1971. Strapped to her seat, she endured 11 days of wilderness survival, navigating the dense jungle by following a stream. Her upbringing in the rainforest and knowledge of survival proved crucial…

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Nepal deployed armed soldiers, military patrols, and community intelligence networks in 2010 to save its rhinos; years later, the country recorded multiple years without a single rhino being poached

Nepal's bold, militarized approach to combat rhino poaching in 2010 yielded remarkable success, achieving several 'zero poaching' years. However, research highlights that while force deters criminals, it can alienate local communities. For sustained conservation, integrating community-led initiatives with rigorous enforcement is crucial, transforming potential conflict into cooperation for long-term species…

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The United States in 1906 planted Australian melaleuca trees to drain Florida's wetlands, but scientists now say they spread across nearly 500,000 acres, replacing native sawgrass marshes with dense invasive forests that alter fire and water cycles

Florida's wetlands are battling an ecological crisis, with Australian melaleuca trees, introduced over a century ago to drain swamps, now dominating 400,000 acres. These invasive forests disrupt vital water systems and alter fire patterns, transforming native marshes. Experts highlight the immense challenge of managing this widespread infestation, emphasizing the need…

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Britain in 2011 launched a mission to poison every rat on South Georgia Island after invasive rodents devastated seabird colonies; by 2018, native birds were nesting in places they had abandoned for centuries

A daring mission to rid South Georgia Island of invasive rats, which had devastated native seabird colonies for over two centuries, has been declared a resounding success. Launched in 2011, the ambitious project utilised helicopters to distribute bait across the remote sub-Antarctic outpost. By 2018, the island was declared rodent-free,…

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The United States in 1972 banned DDT after the pesticide thinned bald eagle eggshells and pushed the national bird toward extinction; decades later, eagle populations recovered enough to be removed from the endangered species list in 2007

A mid-20th century ecological crisis saw bald eagle populations plummet. Scientists initially focused on adult mortality, missing the true culprit: the pesticide DDT. This chemical, through its metabolite DDE, caused eggshell thinning and reproductive failure. A nationwide ban on DDT in 1972, though slow to show results, ultimately allowed the…

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In 1987, the United States decided to capture every remaining wild California condor after lead poisoning, habitat loss, and poaching left just 27 birds alive; today, hundreds once again soar across western skies

Once on the brink of extinction, the majestic California condor's survival hinged on a daring rescue. Capturing the last wild birds in 1987, conservationists discovered that lead poisoning from ammunition fragments in carcasses was the primary killer. Despite breeding successes, the toxin persisted, necessitating strict ammunition regulations. This intervention, though…

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The United States launched a controversial mission in 2004 to exterminate every feral pig on California's Channel Islands after they attracted golden eagles that nearly wiped out endangered island foxes; by 2006, the pigs were gone, and the foxes began a remarkable recovery

A controversial mission to eradicate feral pigs from California's Channel Islands in 2004 proved crucial for saving the critically endangered island fox. The pigs had disrupted the ecosystem, leading golden eagles to prey heavily on the foxes. Removing the pigs without first relocating the eagles would have endangered the foxes…

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Vance or Rubio: Is Trump's 2028 heir already chosen?

Vice President JD Vance has emerged as President Donald Trump's undisputed political heir for 2028, according to an Axios analysis, following a summer that saw him broker a tentative Iran peace deal, publish a bestselling book and embark on a media blitz that has impressed the current US President.

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Philanthropy quote of the day by Melinda French Gates: "It's important to acknowledge that giving away money your family will never…"

Handing away money you were never going to spend anyway is easy to praise and, according to the person doing it, not actually all that impressive. Melinda French Gates, one of the most prominent philanthropists in the world, said exactly that about her own giving. "It's important to acknowledge that…

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Indian tractor-trailer driver, busy with his phone, runs over 23-year-old man in Chicago who was changing tire

In a devastating turn of events on I-80, 23-year-old Sebastian Stone was tragically killed by a tractor-trailer while he was changing a flat tire. The driver, Kuljeet Kang, has been accused of recklessly fleeing the scene after allegedly being distracted by his phone. Kang is now charged with reckless homicide…

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Russia fires 68 missiles, 351 drones at Ukraine; at least 18 killed as Patriot shortage exposed

Russia unleashed a massive missile and drone assault on Ukraine, claiming at least 18 lives and injuring scores, with Kyiv bearing the brunt. Ukrainian officials highlighted critical air defence gaps, particularly against ballistic missiles, due to a shortage of Patriot interceptor systems. President Zelenskyy renewed his urgent plea to allies…

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Xi Jinping sends rare July 4 greeting to Trump days after he ranked communism above 9/11, world wars as a threat

Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to US President Donald Trump marking the 250th Independence Day, Beijing confirmed Monday. This comes as an unusual public gesture on a holiday China typically passes over in silence.

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1,000 targets a day: Israel's digital army detected 850,000 entries during Gaza, Lebanon wars

Elbit Systems revealed its military technology identified nearly 1,000 potential targets daily in Gaza and Lebanon over two years. The system processed 850,000 data points, raising concerns about civilian risk and collateral damage. While Elbit later clarified the figure represented system activity, not just enemy targets, a separate slide indicated…

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Irish proverb of the day: 'He who brings a bone brings a dog' - life lessons on consequences, responsibility and why every action has its own outcome

The ancient Irish proverb, 'He who brings a bone brings a dog,' encapsulates the essence of how every small action triggers a chain of events. This enduring wisdom invites us to recognize the implications of our behaviors. By grasping the cause-and-effect nature of life, we are better equipped to make…

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Archaeologists discover 2,000-year-old Roman bone container with a ‘drug stash’ hidden inside

A small hollow bone recovered from an ancient Roman archaeological site has offered an unexpected window into medical practice nearly 2,000 years ago. For years, the object attracted little attention and was catalogued as an ordinary artefact. Modern laboratory analysis has now revealed that it preserved the remains of a…

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