Iain Douglas-Hamilton, pioneering elephant conservationist, dies aged 83

His groundbreaking field research was instrumental in banning the international ivory trade and protecting elephants from poachers.

Chaos in Brazil Congress during push to cut Bolsonaro's sentence

Scuffles broke out during a vote linked to attempts to reduce the former president's jail term.

Oil-rich UAE turns to AI to grease economy

Deep in the Abu Dhabi desert, a vast AI campus a quarter the size of Paris is starting to emerge, the oil-rich UAE's boldest bet yet on technology it hopes will help transform its economy. Towering cranes clank as long, low buildings take shape below, the eventual home of data

‘The Elysian Field,’ ‘If on a Winter’s Night’ Among Kerala Festival’s International Competition Lineup

The International Film Festival of Kerala has unveiled a 14-title international competition lineup that stretches from India’s Khasi Hills to Latin America, East Asia and the Middle East, anchoring the 30th edition of the festival in Thiruvananthapuram from Dec. 12–19.

US backs Japan in dispute with China over radar incident

Australia has banned social media for kids under 16. How does it work?

Companies that breach the law face fines of up to A$49.5 million.

Trump says he’ll call Thailand, Cambodia over renewed conflict

The US has called on both sides to immediately end hostilities.

Democrat flips Georgia state House seat in district Trump won

Democrats on Tuesday flipped a state House seat in a red-leaning district in Georgia, delivering the party another notable win heading into next year's midterms. Democrat Eric Gisler was projected to defeat Republican Mack Guest IV in the special election in Georgia's House

World watches first teen social media ban start in Australia

Policymakers in Indonesia, Denmark, Brazil and other nations are also moving to rein in Big Tech.

Trump touts upbeat message on economy as Americans feel the pinch

The president says he is focused on "making America affordable again", as cost of living becomes a campaign issue.

House panel advances mammoth annual defense policy bill

The House Rules Committee on Tuesday evening advanced a sweeping bipartisan defense policy bill following months of work by the House and Senate Armed Services committees, clearing a key procedural hurdle and sending it to the floor for consideration. The panel advanced the

The Forge—Tips for beginner miners, crafting recipes, and picking your next equipment upgrades

Because pickaxe upgrades get pricey, and some recipes call for a calculator.

Man who grabbed Ariana Grande kicked out of Lady Gaga concert

The incident in Australia comes after the man was jailed for nine days and deported from Singapore for public nuisance.

What your Hogwarts house reveals about your inner entrepreneur

A new study led by the UvA suggests that even a fictional personality system, the Hogwarts houses from Harry Potter, can reveal meaningful patterns in real-world entrepreneurial mindsets.

How Monogamous Are Humans Actually?

How we rank among species on fidelity to a single partner may have shaped our evolution The post How Monogamous Are Humans Actually? appeared first on Nautilus .

ADB approves US$400 million loan to make it easier to do business in the Philippines

Beshear: Kentucky State University 'not a mass shooting or a random incident'

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) and local authorities said Tuesday that the shooting at Kentucky State University (KSU) was an isolated incident. Earlier in the afternoon, two individuals, both KSU students, were shot on the school’s campus, located in the state capital of

Disinformation spreads on social media after Japan quake

Fake videos believed to have been created using generative AI are also going viral.

House GOP leaders to pitch health care options for vote next week

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) said Republican leaders will present their health care proposals to the full House GOP conference on Wednesday to find out which items have consensus for votes in the House next week. The development comes after a meeting with a “good

The price of belonging is inconvenience. Are we still willing to pay it?

"Inconvenience is the cost of community" has become somewhat of a social media mantra for people looking to rediscover what belonging and community actually require.

Fossil science owes a debt to indigenous knowledge: Lesotho missionary's notes tell the story

For over a century, the scientific literature has credited western missionaries with "discovering" fossils in Lesotho, the small, mountainous country surrounded by South Africa.

Lecture-based courses don't work for older adults, researchers warn

Learning later in life isn't just possible, it is important for good quality of life. It can boost memory, emotional well-being, and even a sense of purpose. A new study shows that older adults learn best when they're taught the same way that is best for younger people, with

Australia social media watchdog sees common cause with US as age ban begins

SYDNEY, Dec 10 - The regulator overseeing Australia's world-first teenage social media ban rejected the \"technological exceptionalism\" championed by mostly U.S.-based platforms and said a groundswell of American parents wanted similar measures.

Indonesia’s Semeru volcano erupts, dozens of homes buried by rain lahar, hundreds flee to hills

The volcano has been active recently, having previously erupted on Nov 19 and Dec 5.

North Korea fires artillery salvo in military training, South says

Indonesia welcomes Rio, first panda born in country

Reproducing giant pandas is considered one of the greatest challenges in wildlife conservation.

Australian billionaire Rinehart denied rooftop helipad for new headquarters

The helipad could limit future high-rise development and raise noise issues for nearby residents.

Australia says it will meet ‘challenges’ of AUKUS nuclear submarine timeline

A Pentagon review found areas to ‍put the deal on the “strongest possible footing”, a US official said.

Australia says it will meet 'challenges' of AUKUS nuclear submarine timeline

SYDNEY, Dec 10 - Defence Minister Richard Marles said Australia was \"very self-critical\" as it looked to address challenges, including skilling its workforce, for the AUKUS nuclear submarine programme, ahead of AUKUS defence ministers ‍meeting ​in Washington.

Trump rails against Omar, migration from 'hellholes' like Somalia

President Trump on Tuesday went on a tirade against Somalian migrants and Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) during a rally that was billed as focused on lowering costs for Americans. Trump went on multiple tangents during the roughly 90-minute speech about Omar and stopping the flow of

Northern lights may be visible from these states Tuesday

Those who missed the stunning northern lights display in November may have another chance at witnessing the celestial phenomenon Tuesday night, depending on where they live.

Hangout Festival, Which Rebranded With Morgan Wallen This Year, Won’t Return In 2026

Gulf Shores, Alabama's Hangout Festival had a rebrand this year, becoming Sand In My Boots , curated by Morgan Wallen. According to People , the event won't be returning in 2026. The mayor of Gulf Shores said it was due to a lack of available artists and the end of the city's

Trump pushes back on affordability criticisms in fiery Pennsylvania speech

President Trump on Tuesday hit the road to make the case that his policies have helped Americans financially and boosted the economy as polling and recent election results have spelled out warning signs for Republicans. Trump delivered remarks from a Mount Pocono, Pa. casino

Zelensky says he's ready for elections after Trump says it is time

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday he is ready for elections, after President Trump remarked his country should hold them. “Since this question is raised today by the president of the United States of America, our partners, I will answer very briefly. Look, I

Steam's latest cozy game has a fascinating backstory: Not only is it a PS1 game that predates the 'cozy' era, but it's only officially available in English thanks to fan translators

Milano's Odd Job Collection is out on Steam today.

‘Indiana Jones and the Great Circle,’ ‘Ghost of Yōtei’ and ‘Split Fiction’ Among Best Game Contenders in 2026 BAFTA Games Awards Longlist

“Indiana Jones and the Great Circle,” “Ghost of Yōtei” and “Split Fiction” are among the ten titles contending for Best Game among the 64 games listed in the 2026 BAFTA Games Awards Longlist. The list is comprised of titles across seventeen different categories, selected from

A water-energy-food nexus framework for sustainable agriculture in water-stressed regions

A comprehensive systems analysis reveals that Pakistan's agricultural sector is on an unsustainable trajectory. Current input-intensive practices cannot meet future food security needs without increasing ecological stress. A new study published in Agricultural Systems presents

‘Owning Manhattan’ Executive Producers on Season 2 and Ryan Serhant’s Vulnerable Side: ‘He Isn’t Just a Selling Machine’

“Owning Manhattan” is back on Netflix, and so is its star Ryan Serhant. But this time around, things are different. Serhant isn’t just selling Manhattan’s premium real estate. He’s still on his quest to build the number one brokerage on earth, and he’s also trying to be number

COL Group Unveils First Look at Dedicated Microdrama Studio in Macao (EXCLUSIVE)

COL Group International has unveiled a first look at its newly completed studio complex designed specifically for microdrama production. The Macao-based facility, located within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, houses more than 30 fully-equipped standing sets

This Black Hole Blasts Cosmic Wind at 130 Million Miles Per Hour

A staggering glimpse into our beautiful, violent universe The post This Black Hole Blasts Cosmic Wind at 130 Million Miles Per Hour appeared first on Nautilus .

LISTEN: Unions, Industry Groups Assemble to Fight Netflix-Warner Bros. Deal; Red Sea Film Festival and Saudi Arabia’s Changing Landscape

On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety’s Gene Maddaus discusses the opposition in the entertainment industry that has assembled to fight Netflix’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. and HBO. And Alex Ritman reports on the scene at the Red Sea Film Festival in

Philo Drops Price of Core Streaming Plan to Just $25 for Holiday Viewing Season

Streaming service Philo is hoping to win over new customers this month with a new deal that knocks $8 off the regular price of a subscription to their Philo Core plan. Philo is already a relative bargain at its regular $33 a month price point, which gets subscribers more than

US criticises Chinese radar incident, says commitment to Japan unwavering

WASHINGTON, Dec 9 - The United States on Tuesday for the first time ‍criticised ​the actions of Chinese ‍fighter jets that aimed their radars ​at ​Japanese military aircraft last week, incidents that Tokyo described as \"dangerous\".

Russian bombers join Chinese air patrol near Japan as Tokyo-Beijing tie strains

Four Chinese J-16 fighter jets made a round-trip flight between Japan's Okinawa and Miyako islands.

Lawmaker demands probe after fraud allegations in Maine’s Medicaid program

Abdullahi Ali, in an interview with Kenyan media, openly discussed contributing money back to Somalia and paramilitary forces.

Death strikes stranded evacuees in isolated Sumatra shelters

Although airdrops have continued, the joint search and rescue task force has yet to reach thousands of isolated residents.