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DRC politician beaten to death after radio appearance about Ebola outbreak
A senior Congolese ruling party politician was beaten to death following a radio appearance promoting Ebola prevention measures in Butembo, a disease outbreak hotspot, his party stated.
OpenAI scraps rollout of new AI model over safety concerns
OpenAI declined to release its GPT-6.1 Astra model due to safety concerns, as the system failed to meet internal standards for autonomous task execution and authorization controls.
TalkTalk races to sell consumer and broadband arms as administration looms
TalkTalk is moving toward selling its consumer and broadband operations to avoid administration, with deals reportedly near completion that could preserve approximately 900 jobs.
Why the PM could finally drop the triple lock pension pledge
The UK Prime Minister has hinted the government could end the state pension triple lock policy, previously considered politically untouchable, to fund a new national care service.
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When did grey squirrels start posing a threat to reds in the UK?
Red squirrel populations in the UK have dropped from 3.5 million to under 300,000, largely due to competition from grey squirrels introduced from North America in the 19th century.
Poison suspected in deaths of ten lions in game reserve in Tanzania
Ten lions have been found dead in Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with wildlife officials suspecting poisoning as the cause and launching an investigation.
Haze-choked Indonesia records more than 170,000 respiratory cases
Indonesia has recorded over 175,000 respiratory illness cases since August amid ongoing wildfires that have blanketed the region in toxic smog, with more than 40,000 cases involving young children.
Scientists say a critical Atlantic Ocean current is weakening and the effects could be global
A critical Atlantic Ocean circulation system has been weakening over nearly two decades, potentially affecting weather patterns, rainfall, storms, and sea levels globally, according to new research.
There are still nearly pristine coral reefs. They’re a blueprint for coral restoration
Pristine coral reefs at Palmyra Atoll in the remote Pacific Ocean are providing crucial insights into reef recovery and restoration strategies for scientists worldwide.
Stonehenge’s 6-ton altar stone may have traveled from Scotland by glacier
Researchers propose that Stonehenge’s six-ton Altar Stone may have traveled from Scotland via glaciers to the North Sea before being transported overland by Neolithic people to its current location.
First stellar stream beyond the Milky Way could reveal dark matter
Astronomers have detected the first globular cluster stellar stream outside the Milky Way, found within an ultra-diffuse galaxy. This breakthrough enables scientists to use stellar streams as tracers to measure dark matter in galaxies beyond our own.
The Arctic sea ice melt season grew longer for decades, but something strange happened around 2010
Arctic sea ice melt season expanded 40 days since 1979, but growth unexpectedly plateaued around 2010 despite continued regional warming, according to a NASA-led study.
These tropical trees breathe at night to survive drought
Researchers have discovered how tropical Clusia trees evolved an efficient nighttime photosynthesis strategy through ancient genome duplication, offering insights for developing drought-resistant crops.
Millions of heads of lettuce ruined by aphid outbreak
A record aphid outbreak is destroying approximately 30 million heads of lettuce in the UK, with growers facing £10 million in losses as the pests devastate end-of-season crops.
Blood tests find high levels of cancer-causing forever chemical in residents near factory
Blood tests reveal elevated levels of cancer-causing PFOA in dozens of residents near a UK chemical factory, with 70% showing readings suggesting increased health risks.
The “big one” might not come alone: Two major West Coast faults may strike back to back
Research suggests the Cascadia subduction zone and San Andreas fault may rupture within minutes or hours of each other, potentially affecting multiple West Coast cities simultaneously.