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A devastating incident occurred overnight in Gaza City, where a six-storey apartment building crumbled, leaving at least ten Palestinians, including young children, dead. The aftermath has led to fears that numerous individuals may still be trapped beneath the debris. Rescue teams are actively searching for survivors and recovering bodies, amid reports that […]

A 15-year prairie restoration project in Illinois shows significant plant establishment. Seventy percent of planted species were recorded, and many native plants also appeared. Active management, including prescribed burns and weed control, shaped the prairie's development. Different habitats supported varying species success rates over the years. This […]

Farmers are witnessing a renaissance in ancient hedge laying techniques, breathing new life into this traditional practice. By leveraging government grants, these farmers are restoring mature hedgerows, which not only aid in flooding prevention but also significantly enhance biodiversity. This revived method serves as a crucial ally in capturing atmospheric […]

In a groundbreaking initiative in New Orleans, discarded glass bottles are being turned into sand for coastal restoration. Known as Glass Half Full, this program has successfully redirected millions of pounds of glass from local landfills. Current research is examining the positive impact of this recycled glass sand on the growth and durability of wetland ve […]

Egypt witnessed deadly bouts of violence and mass street protests in the one year of Mohamed Morsy's regime as Egypt’s first freely elected president following the 2011 uprising. Opponents claimed the President had caused deep polarisation in Egypt. Mr Morsy accused the opposition of instigating violence. A glance at the unfolding of events leading to t […]

Bengaluru joins the league of 40 global cities including New York, London, Paris, and Tokyo among others at World Cities Culture Forum

The Defence Minister represented India at the swearing-in ceremony of Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during an unprecedented three-day visit to the African nation.

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Piddington in central England, 25 kilometres from the university city of Oxford, has grabbed headlines with its tongue-in-cheek breakaway vote

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s government has revived long-dormant graft investigations involving members of the once powerful Rajapaksa family, which dominated Sri Lankan politics for nearly two decades

Europe needs its own counter-hybrid playbook. We urgently need a consensus on how to respond to certain incidents, Ursula von der Leyen said

In the Economic Participation and Opportunity subindex, India reported a 41.2% parity score, 0.5 higher than the previous edition but 3.5 percentage points lower from its best result in 2013

India lodged a protest over the ‘unacceptable’ and ‘unprofessional’ conduct of Pakistani naval units at sea