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Different sperm whale ‘dialects’ detected on separate sides of the Mediterranean
Matriarchal groups in east and west exhibit distinct click patterns, used to form social structures From “Howdy” to “G’day”, English – like other languages – is rich in dialects. Now researchers have found sperm whales on different sides of the Mediterranean show similar
Threat of 'flesh-eating bacteria' spreads along Europe's beaches with climate change
Summer starts with millions heading to the sea, but climate‑driven Vibrio, a flesh‑eating bacterium, has already shut beaches in Spain and alarmed the Mediterranean.
High risk of severe haze for rest of 2026 amid El Nino, biofuel demand and Indonesia budget cuts: Report
The report by the Singapore Institute of International Affairs identified August to September as the "peak danger" period for transboundary haze.
Congress passes war powers measure for first time, rebuking Trump's war with Iran
The resolution is largely symbolic, but it adds to pressure on the White House to end the conflict once and for all.
Taiwan says warning time for any China attack is shortening
The island's defence minister said its military needs to test if it can respond immediately to a war breaking out.
Australian shark attack survivor briefly emerges from coma
Australian scientists believe rising ocean temperatures are shifting sharks’ migratory patterns.
Dettol apologises after sexist ad backfires in China, sparks calls for boycott
Many were upset with the ad’s apparent comparison between a person’s “purity” and the disinfecting effectiveness of Dettol products.
Every time Norway scores, the whole city of Bergen shakes
During Norway's first match of the FIFA World Cup against Iraq on June 17, several small vibrations were recorded on the seismometer. A particularly clear signal was observed when Erling Haaland scored.
Technical malfunction with communications sytem temporarily halts entire German railway network
Deutsche Bahn said its services were resuming “step by step” after an almost three hour outage which froze all of its operations nationwide.
Mamdani’s big bet pays off in New York: 5 takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries
New York City Zohran Mamdani’s (D) gamble in a series of House primary contests on Tuesday paid off, with all three of his picks clinching wins. Democratic socialist candidates Claire Valdez and Darializa Avila Chevalier, backed by Mamdani, cruised to victory, with Avila
US Senate passes War Powers Resolution rebuking Trump’s Iran war
In a “major bipartisan rebuke” of President Donald Trump’s illegal war on Iran, the US Senate on Tuesday passed a war powers resolution instructing Trump to withdraw US forces from Iran. The vote was 50 to 48, with four Republicans joining the vast majority of Democrats to
Clean sweep for Mamdani-backed candidates in New York's Democratic primary
Brad Lander unseats Dan Goldman in a race that laid bare the city's divisions over the Israel-Gaza war.
Sen. Rick Scott previews Capitol meeting with Trump
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) previewed his Wednesday meeting with President Trump and the Senate Republican Steering Committee noting the topic of “election security” would be discussed after urging GOP colleagues to hold votes on the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE
South Koreans back male parental leave, but not for colleagues
Workers at private companies were less open to male parental leave than those in the public sector.
A proper vampire class is coming to D&D via a Vampire: The Masquerade tie-in
Ready to get your Astarion on?
Another top general set to depart Pentagon
Gen. Chris Donahue, commander of U.S. Army Europe and Africa, submitted his paperwork to retire after a little over a year in his position, a Pentagon official told The Hill. The Pentagon official spoke on condition on anonymity to discuss internal military deliberations.
Brown seaweed flour enhances nutritional value and digestibility of gluten-free cookies
Flour made from the brown seaweed Sargassum filipendula can increase the nutritional value and digestibility of gluten-free cookies. This conclusion is based on a study published in the journal Food Research International.
Mamdani-backed socialist ousts Espaillat in NY-13
Darializa Avila Chevalier, a 32-year-old Ph.D. student, toppled the chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus in a victory for Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s DSA-powered political project.
Australia ramps up bird flu testing as Papua New Guinea blocks poultry imports after confirmed cases
Two cases of the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu were confirmed in migratory seabirds.
Australia ramps up bird flu surveillance, testing after first mainland cases reported
SYDNEY, June 24 - Australian authorities ramped up surveillance and testing after two cases of the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu were confirmed in migratory seabirds, as local media reported on Wednesday that several specimens were found dead on remote beaches.
Trump’s preferred candidate wins primary to succeed Elise Stefanik
Sticker Mule CEO Anthony Constantino handily defeated Assemblymember Robert Smullen in a bitter primary battle.
Former Utah Rep. Ben McAdams is on track to return to Congress
He defeated progressive challengers to win the Democratic primary in the state’s newly drawn, deep-blue 1st District.
India urges crop shift for monsoon planting as rains falter
The government is also stepping up water-conservation efforts and monitoring reservoir levels.
Elephants move closer to humans when droughts are sustained
If drought in an area persists longer, elephants move closer to areas near human settlements. This is the finding of research by biologist Irene Bouwman of Radboud University. During short-term droughts, the animals remain close to rivers and lakes and move less than normal.
Bali’s rabies crisis in spotlight following Jembrana dog attack
In May, a housewife died from rabies after self-treating a cat bite and not seeking medical help.
Former Utah House Democrat wins primary for redistricted seat in Utah
Former Rep. Ben McAdams is projected to win the Democratic primary for Utah’s newly redrawn 1st Congressional, according to Decision Desk HQ. McAdams, a moderate who represented Utah’s 4th District in Congress from 2019 to 2021 before losing his reelection bid to Rep. Burgess
Lasher, backed by Nadler, wins high-profile primary
State Assemblymember Micah Lasher made the bet that experience still matters in this political climate.
Malaysian monk wins $312,000 through bank’s lucky draw campaign
The monk had no immediate plans for the prize money but intended to use part of it to help those in need.
New biofilm mechanism in Bacillus cereus could reveal vulnerabilities in food poisoning bacterium
Scientists from the Department of Microbiology at the University of Malaga, who are also members of the Institute of Subtropical and Mediterranean Horticulture "La Mayora" (IHSM), have discovered a previously unknown mechanism that allows the bacterium Bacillus cereus, which is
Former staffer set to succeed Nadler after House primary win
New York State Assemblymember Micah Lasher (D) is projected to win the Democratic primary for the Manhattan-based House seat currently held by his former boss, Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.), beating a crowded field of contenders, according to Decision Desk HQ. Lasher, who once
Watch: Football fans celebrate in Ghana after draw with England
Ghana correspondent Thomas Naadi reports from Black Star Square in Accra.
Espaillat ousted in New York House primary by Mamdani-backed candidate
Democratic socialist Darializa Avila Chevalier has defeated Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D) in the Democratic primary for his House seat, Decision Desk HQ projects, notching a win for New York City’s socialist movement. TThe race for the 13th Congressional District was one of
Trump-endorsed candidate wins GOP primary for Stefanik's House seat
Republican Anthony Constantino, the Trump-endorsed candidate seeking to follow Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) as the representative of New York's 21st Congressional District, is projected to advance to the November general election, according to preliminary results from Decision
Johor state election expected to boost its economy
Local business have begun seeing encouraging increases in customers since the date of the state election was announced.
Cait Conley wins Democratic primary in blow to Rep. Mike Lawler
The Army vet will now try to oust the Republican incumbent in a district that favored Kamala Harris in 2024.
Asian stocks wobble after tech-led selloff, volatility risk highlighted
South Korean shares, which plunged 10 per cent on Tuesday in their sharpest one-day drop since March, jumped 2.2 per cent, while Japan's Nikkei was swinging between gains and losses, last down 0.8 per cent.
Sydney woman wakes from induced coma more than a week after shark attack
Leah Stewart, 34, had one of her arms amputated after she was bitten while swimming at Coogee Beach.
Lawler to face combat veteran in key toss-up House race in New York
Combat veteran Cait Conley (D) is projected to advance from Tuesday's Democratic primary to face Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) this fall, according to results from Decision Desk HQ. She will show down against the second-term incumbent in November for the sole toss-up seat in the
Cheap, effective and dangerous: How Australian farmers came to depend on the toxic weedkiller paraquat
It is illegal to use paraquat in at least 74 jurisdictions worldwide, including the European Union, China, Malaysia, Brazil and, most recently, the U.S. state of Vermont.
Rob Thomas Remembers Clive Davis: ‘Losing Clive Is the End of an Era’
"He built this entire empire based on what he thought would turn the world on. That was his superpower," the Matchbox Twenty frontman says
Former Hoyer campaign manager wins primary for his House seat in Maryland
Maryland state Delegate Adrian Boafo (D) is projected to win the Democratic primary to fill longtime Rep. Steny Hoyer’s (D) seat, according to Decision Desk HQ. Hoyer announced his retirement from Congress in January, bringing an end to his 45 years of service in the lower
Democratic socialist Valdez wins open Brooklyn-Queens primary
With a boost from Mamdani, state Assemblymember Claire Valdez defeated Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso.
‘Sheep in the Box’: Neon Drops First Trailer for Hirokazu Koreeda’s AI Family Drama
In the Palme d'Or winner's latest feature, which premiered at Cannes and opens in U.S. theaters on July 17, a Japanese couple welcomes an AI-powered android re-creation of their deceased son into their home.
South Korea's KOSPI surges 4.1% as chip stocks recover
The KOSPI gained more than 330 points moments after trading began on Wednesday (Jun 24), instantly recouping a massive chunk of the losses from a nearly 10 per cent plunge a day earlier.
A new 'prescription' to address the environmental crisis
A new "prescription for the planet" aims to address the deepening environmental crisis.
Mamdani's pick set to replace Velázquez in House after New York primary win
New York Assemblywoman Claire Valdez is projected to win a competitive House Democratic primary in New York, according to Decision Desk HQ. The 7th Congressional District primary was a bitter fight that divided voters in one of the city’s most progressive pockets. Valdez was
Alicia Keys Remembers How Clive Davis ‘Stood Beside Me Through Every Chapter’ in Heartfelt Tribute
The Grammy winner penned a touching remembrance to the music mogul, who championed Keys early in her career
Malaysia’s ‘durian tsunami’ season to last till August
But industry players say the sharpest drops are affecting lower-grade fruits rather than premium export-quality produce.