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128,000-year-old ice in Tibet could rewrite climate history
Scientists have discovered ice in Tibet dating back over 128,000 years, extending the known glacial record by more than 100,000 years and providing insights into ancient climate patterns.
NASA discovers Jupiter’s invisible shield is more complex than Earth’s
NASA’s Juno spacecraft revealed that Jupiter’s protective magnetic shield uses more complex plasma waves than Earth’s, with additional shock structures that help deflect solar wind particles.
A train was delayed by a solar storm. But something didn’t add up.
Researchers have corrected a 178-year-old historical error about a train delay caused by solar activity, revealing it occurred in 1848 rather than 1841.
Australia offers astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg for space mission to International Space Station
Australia’s government has offered astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg to the European Space Agency for a 2028 International Space Station mission, marking the first qualified Australian astronaut to fly under the Australian flag.
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Why airlines are warning over lithium-ion batteries
Airlines are intensifying warnings about lithium-ion batteries on flights after a power bank caught fire during a Las Vegas flight, highlighting a major aviation safety concern.
Capital One says it closed Trump Organization accounts over money-laundering concerns
Capital One asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit from the Trump Organization, arguing that hundreds of bank account closures in 2021 resulted from anti-money-laundering review rather than political retaliation.
Trump administration pays back $100bn in ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs to businesses
The Trump administration has refunded $100 billion in tariffs to businesses following a February Supreme Court ruling that found the original tariff policy unlawful, representing about 60% of collected revenue.
US strikes $1.2bn deal to pay German firm to halt offshore wind projects
German energy company RWE will abandon US offshore wind projects after receiving a $1.2bn payout from the Trump administration, redirecting investment toward liquefied natural gas infrastructure.
Abdul El-Sayed’s victory sends tremors through Democratic Party
Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary on left-wing platform, defeating establishment-backed opponent Haley Stevens despite heavy financial disadvantage, setting up competitive general election race.
Nato to ‘urgently’ get air defences for Ukraine, as Zelenskyy warns of surge in Russian missile production
NATO pledges to urgently supply Ukraine with air defenses after Russia’s ballistic missile attack. President Zelenskyy warns of increased Russian missile production and diminished Western interceptor supplies heading into winter.
Thursday briefing: Is this the final whistle for Gianni Infantino at Fifa?
Fifa president Gianni Infantino faces mounting pressure after his proposed Fifa Forward Enterprise scheme to sell competition stakes to investors sparked international backlash and resignations.
Livestreamer’s murder raises questions over relations between Mexico’s creators and cartels
A young Mexican influencer was fatally shot while livestreaming in Sinaloa state, prompting scrutiny of content creators’ connections to criminal cartels operating in the violence-plagued region.
India-Bangladesh relations hit new low over exiled PM’s speech to press in Delhi
Bangladesh condemned India for permitting exiled PM Sheikh Hasina to address journalists in New Delhi, with Hasina vowing to return despite facing a death sentence for crimes against humanity.
Iran aims to ban U.S. and Israeli ships from Strait of Hormuz and charge others a toll
Iran’s parliament is reviewing a proposal to ban U.S. and Israeli vessels from the Strait of Hormuz and levy tolls on other commercial ships transiting the critical waterway.
Trump again limits US birthright citizenship with new executive orders
President Trump signed two executive orders Thursday to restrict birthright citizenship for children of non-citizens and ban birth tourism, weeks after the Supreme Court rejected his earlier attempt to eliminate the constitutional right.
‘No red line’: South Lebanon residents outraged as Israel resumes strikes
Israel has resumed military strikes in southern Lebanon and issued forced evacuation orders, with residents expressing anger as ongoing ceasefire negotiations continue between Lebanese and Israeli officials.