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NASA’s Curiosity rover reveals a spectacular new view of Mars with a mystery on the horizon
NASA’s Curiosity rover has captured a panoramic view of mysterious wind-carved cliffs called yardangs on Mount Sharp, which scientists plan to investigate closely in 2027.
Honey bees are bullying other bees, scientists discover
Researchers in the UK have documented honey bees aggressively chasing other pollinators away from flowers, dominating food sources and reducing populations of competing insect species.
Wayfair among firms fined millions for misleading sales tactics
The UK competition watchdog fined Wayfair £4.8m, Appliances Direct £1.2m, and Gold’s Gym £45,000 for misleading sales tactics, with £440,000 in customer refunds ordered.
What surprise praise for UK economy tells us about the Budget
The IMF has praised the UK’s plans to reduce annual borrowing, distinguishing it favorably from other G7 nations and signaling implications for the upcoming Budget strategy.
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London Stock Exchange to lose three more firms after takeover offers
Three additional London-listed companies are being taken over, bringing total deal value removing firms from the LSE to over $100bn this year, as the stock exchange faces continued pressure.
Iceland’s close ties with EU mean no vote is not a Brexit-style rejection
Iceland voted against reopening EU accession talks with 52.8% opposing membership, though the result differs significantly from Brexit-style EU rejection given the country’s existing deep integration with the bloc.
EU considers military mission to replace UN peacekeepers in South Lebanon
The EU is considering a military mission to advise and train Lebanese forces as the UN peacekeeping mandate in southern Lebanon expires at the end of 2026, though the success of such efforts remains uncertain amid ongoing Israeli operations.
Israeli forces raze West Bank homes as EU weighs ban on settlement goods
Israeli forces demolished Palestinian homes in the West Bank as settlers attacked residents, prompting EU discussions on potential sanctions against settlement goods.
Relief as Australian missing in Nepal-Tibet flood disaster found alive
An Australian missing after major floods on the Nepal-Tibet border last week has been found alive, reducing the number of unaccounted Australians from 43 to 42.
How prices in Tunisia have skyrocketed since the Arab Spring
Tunisia faces a severe cost-of-living crisis nearly 16 years after the Arab Spring uprising, with food prices rising dramatically as currency weakness and subsidy reductions strain households.
Duolingo D-Day: Iranians question latest US sanctions targeting education
The US has suspended education-related sanctions licenses and major testing organizations have halted services in Iran, blocking thousands of students from obtaining language certificates needed for international education.
Could 4+4 make 1 in Libya? UN-backed agreement looks to unite rival camps
Rival Libyan political factions signed a UN-mediated agreement aimed at holding unified elections within 24 months, though deep mistrust and armed divisions pose significant obstacles to implementation.
‘I’ll never be Swedish enough’: Far-right campaign upsets minority groups
Sweden’s far-right Sweden Democrats party launched a controversial campaign at Stockholm Central Station weeks before the general election, triggering concerns among immigrant and minority communities.
Israeli attacks on Gaza kill at least four, including children
Israeli military operations in Gaza resulted in at least four deaths, including two children, with separate attacks occurring in northern and central areas of the territory on Tuesday morning.
What to know about the evidence that led to a conviction in Tupac Shakur’s killing
A Las Vegas jury convicted Duane Davis of first-degree murder in the nearly 30-year-old killing of rap superstar Tupac Shakur, largely based on Davis’s own accounts of the 1996 shooting.
Shein shares fall in long-awaited stock market debut
Fast-fashion retailer Shein’s stock market debut in Hong Kong on Tuesday saw shares fall as much as 10% early in trading, marking the company’s first successful listing after failed attempts in the US and UK.