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From the Acropolis, Rubio calls on Europe to emerge from ‘slumber’

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday urged Western nations to return to what he called their civilisational roots and ensure the West "maintains its place at the head of the world" in a speech delivered against the backdrop of the Acropolis in Athens. The top US diplomat called…

France 24 · Oct 7

Long Island Sound's water quality improves; Western Narrows passes since 2008

Save the Sound released its 2026 Long Island Sound Report Card, showing that water quality improved or remained stable across all five open-water regions of the Sound. The biennial report, based on 2025 monitoring data and detailed on Save the Sound's own Report Card project page, grades the open Sound…

The Times of India · Sep 25

In 2000, the American West entered a megadrought that became its driest stretch in roughly 1,200 years. Years later, it left major lakes and reservoirs majorly depleted, with some losing enough water to expose miles of lakebed

Several major North American lakes are experiencing significant water level declines. Drought, warming temperatures, and increased water demands are the primary causes. Lake Powell and Lake Mead show dramatic reductions in their water storage capacity. The Great Salt Lake and Walker Lake have also seen substantial volume losses. These water…

The Economic Times · Aug 12

While commercial ships and oil tankers struggled to get by, this Soviet-born billionaire’s $300 million superyacht left Dubai and cruised through the Strait of Hormuz on a 2,000-mile journey to the Maldives

Motor Yacht A, under the ownership of billionaire Andrey Melnichenko, recently traversed the Strait of Hormuz amidst increased military tensions that have prompted commercial vessels to postpone their voyages. Following the imposition of Western sanctions after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Melnichenko relocated his assets to the Gulf, particularly after his…

The Times of India · Jul 17

Kaziranga in Assam Is the Wildlife Reserve India Has No Answer To, And the Rhino Is Why

The animal that stops you coldYou are sitting in an open jeep on a dirt track through tall elephant grass when the rhino appears. Not far away. Not behind a fence. Close enough that you can see the texture of its armoured skin, the way its small eyes register you…

Times Life · Jul 8

What is Anaxyrus boreas? Why the Western toad is now considered Canada’s most genetically distinct animal

Canada's wildlife boasts a surprising new champion: the Western toad. Researchers have identified a population in Alberta as Canada's most genetically distinct animal, a unique trait developed through long-term isolation. This discovery highlights the importance of protecting this species, particularly the Alberta group, for its significant contribution to the toad's…

The Economic Times · Jul 3

Duchess Sophie Embraces the Western Trend—and Her 2010 Haircut—in Cowboy Boots and a Summer Bob

The Duchess of Edinburgh has joined the bob club.

Marie Claire · Jul 1

NRI women investing nearly 70% higher in western markets than gulf countries: Report

Female participation in cross-border investing among NRIs rose nearly 70% over the past year, according to Belong’s analysis of investors across 34 countries. Women accounted for 7.3% of NRI investors in June 2026, up from 4.3% a year earlier. The study also found sharp regional variations, with participation in Western…

The Economic Times · Jun 30

Satellites reveal Earth has a surprising symmetry in the way it reflects light — and it might be tied to the El Niño cycle

Even though the Eastern and Western halves of Earth are fairly different, they reflect the same amount of sunlight, a new study finds.

LiveScience · Jun 24

1,569 days and counting: Russia-Ukraine war now longer than World War I

The Russia-Ukraine war has surpassed World War I in duration, now exceeding 1,569 days. What began as a swift Russian operation has become Europe's longest and bloodiest conflict since WWII, defying early predictions. Despite diplomatic efforts and Western support for Ukraine, a durable peace remains elusive, with no clear end…

The Times of India · Jun 13