England records surge in abandoned pets as cost-of-living doubles
Fire and rescue services in England are reporting a significant rise in call-outs to attend to abandoned pets, as charities warn longer-term cost-of-living pressures...
India’s passport slips to 85th rank as global mobility becomes more competitive
A widely shared video earlier this year by an Indian travel influencer reignited public frustration over the strength of the Indian passport. In the...
Sagrada Família in Spain becomes world’s tallest church
Barcelona’s iconic Sagrada Família has officially become the tallest church in the world after workers mounted the first section of a giant cross on...
Record-hot summer surge tree-killing honey fungus in UK
A dramatic rise in sightings of the Armillaria mellea group of fungi—commonly known as honey fungus—is being reported across the UK, with garden and...
Britain among least ‘Nature-Connected’ nations, report finds
A newly published international study has placed Britain among the least “nature-connected” countries in the world, whereas Nepal leads the global ranking. The research,...
Civil war in Sudan: What has happened in El Fasher?
In a dramatic turn of events in the ongoing conflict in El Fasher — the capital of North Darfur — the paramilitary Rapid Support...
Experts asks US universities to revamp humanities curriculum
A quiet but significant shift is underway in American higher education as a growing number of conservatives seek to reshape the humanities landscape by...
Deliberate shipwrecks in Thailand offer hope for fish-populations
Marine biologists in Thailand are turning to a novel strategy in their efforts to restore declining fish populations: sinking decommissioned naval vessels and utilising...
Uruguay: Rice-industry labourers face health risks amid export booms
In Uruguay, the booming rice-export industry is casting a shadow over the health and lives of the workers who produce it. Although the sector...