In the borderlands of Tanzania and Kenya, the “super tuskers” roam. A combination of old age, genetic pooling and prolonged protection from poaching has created a population of bull elephants with enormous tusks, weighing up to 45kg apiece, large enough to scrape along the ground as the animals walk. To many, the bulls are...
It was 10 days into the journey when the boat sprang a leak. Dozens of men, women and children were crowded on to a fishing boat, all Tamils fleeing persecution in their home country, Sri Lanka. They had hoped to reach sanctuary in Canada....
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron refused the resignation of the country’s prime minister, asking him on Monday to remain temporarily as the head of the government after chaotic election results left the government in limbo....
All new cars must have the devices from 7 July, adding fuel economy as well as safety. Will mpg become the new mph?...
About half the countries in the region are experiencing a rush in oil exploration that threatens the global drive to achieve net zero. But many argue that they have a right to enrich themselves in the same way the west has...
Fetching drinking water is a gruelling daily routine for millions of women in India....
A Russian attack on a power facility in Ukraine has left 100,000 people without power in the north-eastern region of Sumy....
A new OECD study has found Germany is successfully integrating migrants despite obstacles such as migrants often having little education....
Tokyo and Manila have long been allies of the United States, which has been strengthening its alliances to counter China's growing military strength and influence in the region....
Gaza Division operations and airstrikes in the first hours of October 7 were based on limited information. The first long moments after the Hamas attack was launched were chaotic. Reports were coming in, with their significance not always clear. When their meaning was understood, it was realized that something horrific had taken...
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Video confirmation that it was intentional...
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China sat out the Swiss meeting --...
In the dynamic world of academia, students often find themselves navigating through a maze of assignments, each demanding in its own right. Whether it's deciphering complex equations, crafting compelling essays, or conducting extensive research, the challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming. At Academic Assistance Hub, we...
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JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Years after being felled, vast swathes of Indonesia’s old-growth forests are left sitting idle. And when the land is finally put to use, it’s most often for new palm oil plantations, according to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences....
