15 heat-related cases, one child death reported in Malaysia
Between Jan 1 and March 24, there were 11 cases of heat exhaustion, three cases of heat stroke and one case of heat cramps.
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The world's great fish migrations are collapsing. That's a problem for millions of people
Hidden beneath the surface of the world's rivers, some of Earth's great animal movements unfold—migrations that rival, in sheer biomass, the famous mass movements of zebra and wildebeest across the Serengeti.
Like Putin, Trump is a megalomaniac. In Europe, we can shield ourselves, not look for rational motives | Robert Habeck
I had to deal with energy shock in Germany after Putin invaded Ukraine. The solution now is the same: buy ourselves out of the fossil fuels trap Yes, there are big differences between the war of aggression that Russia has now been waging against Ukraine for four years and the
Stop all open burning activities, urges Malaysia’s Fire and Rescue Department
Firemen have to attend to more than 400 cases daily involving open burning, forest and shrub fires nationwide.
Most Americans don’t know this food raises colon cancer risk
Nearly half of Americans don’t know that processed meat increases colorectal cancer risk, according to a new poll. But once they learn the connection, most support warning labels—suggesting people want clearer information. Experts warn that awareness is lagging even among
Successful minority employees can create a false sense of diversity
Highly successful women and racial minorities help to challenge stereotypes and serve as role models for members of their social groups, but seeing them in prominent roles can also create the illusion that organizations are more diverse than they really are, according to new
Africa: Dengue Fever Is a Growing Problem - Why It's So Hard to Beat With Vaccines
[The Conversation Africa] Dengue, a mosquito-borne disease, affects millions of people every year across Asia, Africa and Latin America. And it's expanding geographically as warmer temperatures and urban growth allow mosquito populations to thrive in new regions.
Africa: Africa Needs to Fight for a Better Deal On World Trade Rules - It Should Lead the Charge On These 3 Priorities At This Week's WTO Meeting
[The Conversation Africa] African countries face many trade barriers today. Wealthier countries subsidise their farmers, making African agricultural exports less competitive. Global trade rules promise extra support but are rarely implemented. Many African countries also lack
Why your brain may be sabotaging your balance as you age
Balance problems in aging and Parkinson’s may come from the body working too hard, not too little. Scientists found that the brain and muscles become overactive during even minor disturbances, yet this actually weakens balance recovery. At the same time, muscles can stiffen
Uncovering the evolutionary limits of the COVID-19 virus
A new paper in Genome Biology and Evolution, indicates that while the COVID-19 virus has developed rapidly since 2019, it has done so within limited genetic channels. These genetic limits have remained unchanged. Despite scientists' earlier fears about dramatic, rapid evolution
South Korea enters emergency mode as Middle East crisis bites
“The impact on South Korea could linger on, and the damage from it will gradually swell," said an official.
Diesel price more than doubles in Vietnam since Middle East war
The finance ministry has proposed halving the environmental protection tax on petrol and diesel.
Stephen Colbert Co-Writing New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Movie
The film will come after 'Lord of the Rings: Hunt for Gollum,' which is currently in development from director Andy Serkis.
New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Movie From Stephen Colbert and His Son in Development at Warner Bros.
Warner Bros. has revealed that Stephen Colbert and his son are developing a brand new “Lord of the Rings” movie. The announcement came Tuesday night via the studio’s various social media accounts. The video announcement opened with “Lord of the Rings” director Peter Jackson
Ex-Japanese police officer convicted of leak to crime group
The former officer is believed to have leaked images taken by police-installed cameras.
OpenAI ends Disney partnership as it closes Sora video-making app
The move comes less two years after the launch of the AI video app sent shockwaves through the media industry.
Israel strikes Tehran as Trump says US negotiating to end war
(Fixes typo in headline, no change to text) CAIRO/WASHINGTON March 25 (Reuters) - Israel struck the Iranian capital Tehran on Wednesday, Israeli military and Iranian media said, as President Donald Trump said the U.S. was making progress in its efforts to negotiate an end to
Top WTO official sounds fertiliser warning over Middle East war
Disruptions to fertiliser supplies caused by the Middle East war pose a double threat to global food security through scarcity and high prices, a top World Trade Organization official has warned. Iran has virtually shut the Strait of Hormuz, choking a vital transit route for
First ever atomic movie reveals hidden driver of radiation damage
Researchers have visualized atoms in motion just before a radiation-driven decay process occurs, revealing a surprisingly dynamic scene. Instead of remaining fixed, the atoms roam and rearrange, directly influencing how and when the decay unfolds. This “atomic movie” shows that
Global study identifies urgent blue carbon priorities in the fight against climate change
An international study warns that critical scientific and practical gaps are slowing the use of blue carbon ecosystems (BCEs) in global efforts to tackle climate change. Led by a team of international researchers, including Professor William Austin from the University of St
Tough negotiations loom as Denmark's Social Democrats fail to secure a majority
The party, which has governed since 2019, gained the most votes but saw its weakest results in over a century.
‘Nappy ending’: Dirty diapers born again in Japan recycling breakthrough
The collected diapers are shredded, washed and separated into pulp, plastic and SAP.
China steps into Iran breach as investments face fire
Tehran has promised to ensure safe passage for vessels from all countries except those at war with it in the Strait of Hormuz, after Beijing intervened in the US-Iran conflict. Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday told Chinese counterpart Wang Yi during a
Honey bees dance better with an audience
Honey bees don’t just perform their famous waggle dance to share directions, they actually adjust how well they dance depending on who’s watching. Researchers found that when fewer bees pay attention, the dancer becomes less precise as it moves around trying to attract an
Seaweed prices surge in Japan due to poor harvests amid rising sea temperatures
The domestic production of nori for fiscal 2024 was about half the fiscal 2001 figure.
Iran will allow 'non-hostile vessels' to pass through Strait of Hormuz
Leaders in Iran sent a Tuesday letter to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) confirming that “non-hostile vessels” would be permitted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The choke point carries a fifth of the world’s oil per day. But few ships have made the journey
Fathers face rising depression risk a year after baby arrives
New fathers appear to have fewer mental health diagnoses during pregnancy and the early months after birth. But that early stability does not last. About a year later, depression and stress-related disorders increase significantly, surprising researchers. The findings suggest
Bio-based polymer offers a sustainable solution to 'forever chemical' cleanup
Researchers at the University of Bath have discovered a renewable, bio-based polymer membrane capable of efficiently capturing toxic "forever chemicals" from water, offering a potential new route to more sustainable water treatment. The paper is published in the journal ACS
Taiwan says US has ‘high’ urgency in speeding up weapons deliveries
Deliveries of many of the weapons systems ordered have already begun or arrived.
Taiwan says US has 'high' urgency in speeding up weapons deliveries
TAIPEI, March 25 - The United States has \"quite a high\" sense of urgency in helping Taiwan strengthen its military capabilities and is working to help speed up delayed weapons deliveries, the island's Defence Minister Wellington Koo said on Wednesday.
BTS comeback concert on Netflix draws 18.4m global viewers
The livestreamed show saw the band perform together for the first time since October 2022.
Irrational decision or helpful evolutionary adaptation? A philosopher on the rationality wars behind 'nudge' policy
Twelve-year-old Jaysen Carr died in July 2025. While he swam in Lake Murray, a reservoir a few miles from Columbia, South Carolina, Naegleria fowleri—a rare amoeba found in warm fresh water—entered through his nose, causing a rapidly fatal brain infection.
Zhang Xuefeng, China exam tutor turned influencer, dies at 41
He was widely recognised for his expertise in college application and postgraduate admission counselling.
Vietnam’s Vietjet budget airline adjusts schedules over potential fuel shortages
It said it will maintain services on all of its 64 international routes.
How Pakistan became the Iran war’s indispensable mediator
When Pakistani Field Marshal Asim Munir addressed Pakistan’s parliamentary security committee in March 2025, he asked a question that had been hanging over the country for years. “How long will we continue to sacrifice countless lives in the style of a soft state?” The question
South Korean politicians are shaving their heads again. Does anyone care?
Experts say such protests, once a powerful political tool, have been exploited.
Red-tailed bumblebees found to be key hosts for dangerous bee virus
Wild bumblebees serve as key hosts for acute bee paralysis virus. While the virus appears to cause little harm to bumblebees, infection is usually fatal to honeybees. Until now, it was assumed that honeybees were the key host for the virus. By using data from extensive field
‘Hero’ Australian dog who saved 100 koalas retires
Bear saved over 100 koalas as the Black Summer bushfires raged from late 2019 to early 2020.
This tiny implant, smaller than a grain of salt, can read your brain
A new neural implant is so small it can rest on a grain of salt, yet it can track and wirelessly transmit brain activity for over a year. It’s powered by laser light that safely passes through tissue and communicates using tiny infrared signals. This ultra-miniature device
Canada's migratory caribou are under threat. Will we act before it's too late?
Delegates are gathering in Campo Grande, Brazil, for the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) on the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals. The meeting aims to address growing threats to migratory animals—from birds and whales to large land
Democrats flip Florida seat that includes Trump's Mar-a-Lago home
Emily Gregory’s projected victory comes in a legislative district which a Republican candidate won by 19 percentage points in 2024.
Phuket’s water supply will last till June if current dry weather persists, say authorities
The Thai province's governor has instructed all relevant agencies to urgently gather water-related data.
Australia public broadcaster staff strike over pay for first time in 20 years
SYDNEY, March 25 - Hundreds of staff at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation began a one-day strike on Wednesday, the first walkout in 20 years, over pay and working conditions, disrupting live news coverage at the public broadcaster.
How archaeology is preserving evidence of the Yahidne war crime
Archaeology is not just a powerful tool for revealing insights into the ancient past, but it can also be applied to more recent events. In a new paper published in the journal Antiquity, scientists reveal how archaeological techniques have helped document and preserve material
