by News Feed Editor | Aug 13, 2026 | Top Stories
A Swiss Alpine ski resort plans to repurpose its snowmaking infrastructure to help combat forest fires, using underground water pipes and reservoirs to support firefighting efforts during dry summers.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 13, 2026 | Top Stories
Tokyo’s Yasukuni shrine has banned military cosplay on its grounds ahead of the second world war anniversary this weekend, citing concerns about non-affiliated individuals wearing replica uniforms.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 13, 2026 | Top Stories
A video of Tamil film star Vikram cuddling an endangered lar gibbon has prompted Indian wildlife officials to investigate how the animal came into contact with the actor and whether possession rules were followed.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 13, 2026 | Top Stories
A top Pentagon official says the Aukus nuclear submarine deal between the US and Australia is proceeding at full pace, reversing his earlier skepticism about the agreement’s viability.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 13, 2026 | Top Stories
U.S. Navy personnel and families evacuated from Bahrain during the conflict with Iran remain in temporary housing five months later, facing financial strain and uncertainty about their future assignments.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 13, 2026 | Top Stories
An Australian jury has convicted former Catholic bishop Christopher Saunders of 13 sexual abuse charges involving two Indigenous men, marking one of the most significant convictions of a senior Australian Catholic in the global clergy scandal.