Week in wildlife: snub-nosed monkeys, amorous cobras and a milk-snatching fox

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Behind Europe’s mega fires: Would France and Spain still be ablaze if it weren’t for climate change?

Climate change made recent fire-prone conditions at least twice as likely in southwestern France and at least 20 times as likely in central Spain, new analysis shows.

Nintendo finally expands Switch 2's GameCube Classics with one of the best 3D Mario games

Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members can spend the rest of the summer in Delfino Isle with the addition of Super Mario Sunshine.

Farewell Franco Baresi: Milan mourns an icon, world football loses a legend

Franco Baresi, the legendary Milan and Italy captain, who's died aged 66, leaves behind a unique legacy of trophies, titles and a record of defending the club's iconic red and black colours for more than two decades.

Square Enix Says Kingdom Hearts Art Accused Of Using GenAI Was Just Regular Human Error

Someone forgot how many fingers Donald has

Star Wars is coming to D&D, and perhaps to Magic: The Gathering too

Dungeons & Dragons has announced a crossover with Star Wars in 2027, leading to speculation that the IP could make an appearance in Magic too.

New solar panels in Great Britain at 15-year high as fossil fuel costs soar

Boom in solar farms and home installations in first half of 2026 began shortly after start of US-Israel war against Iran Great Britain has recorded more new solar power installations in the first half of this year than in any six-month period since 2011, as households turn to

Math shows why your vote may not count the way you think it does

Mathematicians have shown that completely fair elections are—in a sense—impossible. No electoral system can guarantee both that local votes translate directly into local seats and that total seat distribution matches overall vote shares—not without an indefinitely growing

The Arctic Ocean keeps permafrost carbon firmly locked

Permafrost in the Arctic stores large quantities of organic carbon. When frozen ground thaws or coastal sections erode, this carbon can enter the sea, where microorganisms can break it down and convert it into climate-damaging greenhouse gases. The extent to which this carbon

Inverting the seminar to recover what scientific papers leave out

A scientific paper reads as a clean progression from question to result. And yet, research almost never happens that way. Experiments fail, conversations redirect projects, and none of it survives into print. When the founders of a field retire, their tacit knowledge goes with

Why Nigeria’s speedy stock trade settlement spooked global capital

The Nigerian bourse has made history as Africa’s first to adopt the fastest stock settlement cycle, but foreign investors are baulking at the unintended consequence of pre-funding, putting the country’s hard-won FTSE Russell Frontier Market reclassification at risk.

Negeri Sembilan polls: Can BN-PN pact to target Malay vote defeat PM Anwar’s coalition?

Negeri Sembilan heads to the polls on Aug 1, with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s Pakatan Harapan pact battling to retain power in the face of a Malay-Muslim unity narrative spun by Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional.

Oscar-Qualifying Bengaluru International Short Film Festival Expands to 10 Arenas, Adds AI and Dance Competitions (EXCLUSIVE)

India’s Oscar-qualifying Bengaluru International Short Film Festival (BISFF) has expanded its competition to 10 arenas of cinema for its 16th edition, adding new categories for AI-made films and screendance. BISFF received a record 3,340 submissions this year from more than 100

Israel must approve disarmament agreement before Hamas will implement, says Hamas official

CAIRO, July 31 - Implementation of the deal to bring peace to Gaza announced by U.S. President Donald Trump will depend on Israel first meeting its commitments under an agreement reached last year, a senior Hamas official told Reuters on Friday.

Meta India head named in case over Facebook videos targeting PM Narendra Modi

Case adds to tension between the tech giant and the Indian government over online content.

British oil giant BP launches sale of North Sea business

Amid higher windfall taxes and volatile global energy markets, BP's proposed sale could bring an end to around 60 years of North Sea production under the British energy giant’s ownership.

More than 40,000 migrants crossed into Ceuta over past 24 hours, Spain says

Spain's ​Interior Ministry ‌said on Friday ​that according to its ⁠estimates ​more than 40,000 migrants had crossed ​into ​the enclave of Ceuta ⁠in North Africa over ​the past 24 hours, as ​they ​rushed ⁠by sea and ⁠land from Morocco.

US lawmaker urges Taiwan to pass drone Bill, warning ‘time is short’

The government has vowed to increase defence spending to 5 per cent of GDP by 2030.

Former MLB star Mark Teixeira to hit campaign trail with GOP leaders

Teixeira is running to replace Rep. Chip Roy in a red Texas seat.

Faced with Blanche dilemma, Trump chooses revenge

The president’s willingness to sacrifice his attorney general’s confirmation shows how deep his contempt for his enemies goes.

After a blockbuster IPO, can China’s memory chipmaker CXMT compete globally in the AI era?

Analysts said memory chips are China’s most realistic opportunity to narrow the semiconductor gap.

'Where will we be expelled to?': West Bank camps residents fear IDF offensive

After tens of thousands were displaced in previous operations in the northern West Bank, camp residents fear a similar scenario. 'When the world settles for condemnations and takes no real steps, Israel may conclude there is no cost for expanding the operations,' says a local

S. Korea records highest-ever temperature of 41.4 deg C as heatwave intensifies

The heatwave was caused by two weather systems that have acted like a lid, trapping heat.

Several towns in Nepal under curfew after sectarian violence

KATHMANDU, July 31 - Several towns in southeastern Nepal remained under curfew on Friday as the region grappled with lingering tensions after days of sectarian violence that erupted on Sunday and left at least three people dead, authorities said.

UK singer Boy George pulls out of musical after pro-Israel song backlash

British singer Boy George pulled out of a West End production of the musical "Jesus Christ Superstar" after facing a backlash for releasing a pro-Israel song, "We Will Dance Again". The 65-year-old musician "will no longer be appearing in Jesus Christ Superstar at the London

Element Pictures Names Former Sky and HBO Publicist Chris Duggan as First Head of Communications and Marketing (EXCLUSIVE)

Element Pictures, the powerhouse Irish film and TV production company and awards season regular, has appointed its first in-house head of communications and marketing. Seasoned publicity veteran Chris Duggan has been appointed to the newly-created role and will work across

About 49,000 migrants enter Spanish enclave of Ceuta, officials say

This comes after thousands of migrants were reported to have illegally crossed into the territory on Thursday and Friday.

Giant land art project urges UK PM Andy Burnham to restore aid

A campaign calling on the UK to restore humanitarian aid has been launched with a striking land art portrait of UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham in northern England.

The enduring legacy of Kashmir’s poet‑saints who built bridges between faiths

Kashmir remains one of the world’s most contentious geopolitical flash points. In April 2025 India and Pakistan, two nuclear-armed countries that share a tense border, came dangerously close to a major confrontation after militants attacked Indian tourists near the popular

North Korea growth topped 3% for third straight year in 2025: Seoul

Sony Not Budging On Ending PlayStation Discs In The Face Of Fan Protests: ‘We’re Going To Cautiously Move This Forward’

The PS5 maker said it already put a lot of thought into the decision

EU's enlargement risks becoming a victim of its own success

EU enlargement is accelerating, but the Commission's responsible department is running out of capacity to manage negotiations with several candidate countries at once.

Why Mapmakers Put Fake Towns on Their Maps in the 1920s — and the One That Became Real

Open Culture readers may know John Green best for Crash Course, the YouTube channel that teaches everything you need to know about subjects like world history, U.S. history, big history, literature, and philosophy. Or at least it teaches everything a teenage student facing down

Japan quake death toll hits 35 as auto and chip factories suspend productions

Tens of thousands of residents are without power and water in temperatures forecast to approach 40°C this weekend.

Spain safari park animals grazed calmly amid 'terror' of fire

The bison carried on grazing peacefully as the flames approached, imperturbable despite the fires ravaging the land around their wildlife park west of Madrid.

BP puts North Sea business up for sale

The decision follows a review of BP's operations and is set to end 60 years of production in the region by the oil giant.

Suffolk wildfire near Sizewell nuclear plant ‘stabilising’ after 24 hours

More than 100 firefighters remain at scene after Dunwich Heath blaze spread across 150 hectares and forced evacuations Fire crews tackling a large wildfire burning for more than 24 hours near Britain’s biggest nuclear power station have said the situation is “stabilising”. More

Man suspected of spying on UK military base for Iran arrested in Cyprus

LONDON, July 31 (Reuters) - A dual British-Azerbaijani national has been arrested in Cyprus on suspicion of spying on a British air base on the Mediterranean island and passing information to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, London police said on Friday. Rashad

Africa: The Climate Pattern Putting Millions At Risk - El Niño Explained

[UN News] El Niño is putting millions of lives at risk in eastern and southern Africa but the UN is ensuring that communities are better prepared to deal with its impact.

Who is Nirmal Purja, the famed mountaineer missing in Broad Peak avalanche?

The British-Nepali climber is one of the most recognised figures in mountaineering.

Turkey battles wind-fueled wildfires on tourist coasts

Hundreds of Turkish firefighters battled Thursday to contain wind-fueled wildfires spreading near key tourist regions on the country's Mediterranean coast.

Malaysia's youth vote in focus as Negeri Sembilan heads to the polls

Parties have tailored their campaigns to younger Malaysians, promising better jobs, affordable housing, education opportunities and improved public transport in a bid to win over the state's largest voting bloc.

Lorde Brings Out Charli XCX, Takes Headlining Victory Lap at Lollapalooza 2026

The singer returned to the annual Chicago fest after her set was cut short in 2017

Wild Style warrior: Meet the artist on a mission to remove Rome's graffiti

Tired of seeing random tags and graffiti all over Rome, 28-year-old architectural restorer Valerio Tuveri has decided to take matters into his own hands. Armed with a sand blaster and a growing social media following, he's restoring the Italian capital's historic walls one

EU ocean observation survey: Share your insights by 15 September

Through the OceanEye initiative, the EU aims to become a global leader in ocean observation technology and secure 35% of the global ocean technology market by 2035. To support this ambition, the European Commission has launched a survey to better understand the structure,

Podcast | From Orbán’s fall to the state of EU-US relations: Brussels, My Love? wraps up

Brussels, My Love? – The podcast is taking a summer break. Here are some highlights from this season’s episodes.

ITV Sees ‘Solid’ Results in First Half of 2026, Reports $26 Million Loss Due to Fast Food Advertising Regulations

ITV has unveiled “solid” if underwhelming results for the first half of 2026, with a 2% uplift across its major profit centers. Total group revenue stayed steady at £1.9 billion ($2.5 billion). These are the first results published since it was revealed ITV are selling their

Africa: Climate Change is Now an Immediate Threat to HIV Control

[allAfrica] Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -- Evidence is growing that the people most affected by HIV are also the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change.

The last trio: S.Africa's zoo elephants await their fate

The last three elephants still in a traditional South African zoo entered their enclosure in single file, with fruit and vegetables scattered on the ground to encourage natural foraging.

Sniffer dogs search mall wrecked by massive Japan quake as toll rises to 35

Tens of thousands lack water as survivors endure intense heat in evacuation shelters.