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Portugal in the 20th century planted millions of Australian eucalyptus trees for the paper industry, but scientists now say the country's forests are more fire-prone and far less biodiverse than native woodlandsPortugal's widespread eucalyptus plantations, established for industry, are now fueling devastating wildfires. These fast-growing trees, im...
Fragile Iran deal offers oil relief, but Hormuz risks remainA deal between the U.S. and Iran will reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, easing global energy supply concerns. However, unresolved disputes...
Art, maths and killing: Ukraine drone chief's formula to stop RussiaRobert "Madyar" Brovdi's underground command post features walls of blinking screens playing footage of Ukrainian drones attacking Russian ...
Thailand updates carry-on rules for power banks. Here's what changesNew rules in Thailand now limit power bank sizes and ban them from checked luggage. Passengers can carry power banks up to 100Wh in hand lu...
In 1846, a chemist wiped up spilled acids with an apron and found a dangerous new cottonA German-Swiss scientist, Christian Friedrich Schönbein, stumbled upon a powerful new substance in 1846. An accidental spill of strong acid...
Think it's hot now? World headed for repeated heat record shocks, warns UNNew United Nations climate projections reveal Earth will likely surpass the safe climate threshold repeatedly in the next five years. The h...
FIFA World Cup to face newest opponent: Brutal heat and violent stormsHeat, humidity and thunderstorms are synonymous with summer in many North American regions -- and in a few weeks they could also threaten t...
A Canadian lake shaped like an emoji suddenly drained dry in a geological event rarely seen on EarthLake Rouge in Quebec catastrophically drained in May 2025 due to a landslide and outburst flood, leaving a barren crater. This rare event w...
Why building reputation capital is key to career growth and higher pay, explains QVerify's founder Devashish ChakravartySalary is Job 1. Reputation is Job 2. Most manage only one, says Devashish Chakravarty
The extension cord mistake you're probably making at home right nowMany homes face electrical fire risks due to overloaded power strips. Appliances with motors or heating elements require dedicated wall out...
Gujarat Titans look to leapfrog wobbly Rajasthan Royals in mid-table IPL battleIPL: As the Gujarat Titans gear up to face the Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur, both teams find themselves on equal footing with six victories e...
The stunning way China is using America's own playbook to hit the US where it hurts most, and Washington has no idea how to respondChina Detains Panama-Flagged Ships: Nearly 70 Panamanian vessels held in Chinese ports. COSCO suspending operations at Balboa. A $2 billion...
IPL 2026 PBKS VS RR Live Streaming: How to watch Punjab vs Rajasthan clash live in US, Canada and UK Preview, Start Time, Venue, Squads and MoreIPL 2026 Punjab Kings [PBKS] VS [RR] Rajasthan Royals Live Streaming Channel: Unbeaten Punjab Kings face a formidable Rajasthan Royals toda...
‘When you’re impactful, they go after you’: Trump casts White House dinner shooting as proof of his powerHours after an apparent assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, President Trump addressed the incident, framing it...
Victoria declares state of disaster as bushfires rage across the state, family of three missing amid extreme heatVictoria is battling dozens of fast-moving bushfires under dangerous conditions not seen since the Black Summer, with a family of three una...
Exceptional heatwave puts Australia’s southeast on high fire alert, pushes temperatures above 40°CSoutheastern Australia is experiencing a severe heatwave with temperatures exceeding 40°C, triggering extreme bushfire risk and straining e...
Australia’s southeast on alert as bushfires intensify, ‘catastrophic’ fire risk forecastFires are raging in Victoria, Australia. Communities are evacuating as authorities warn of catastrophic fire danger for Friday. Temperature...
Perth south-east bushfire: Emergency evacuations ordered in Kenwick amid raging flames threatening homesA fast bushfire has triggered an emergency evacuation in Perth's south-eastern suburbs. Lives and homes are at risk as the blaze spreads ra...
Australia's southeast braces for extreme fire danger amid intense heatwaveAustralia's southeast faced an intense heatwave on Sunday, raising bushfire risks and prompting authorities to issue fire bans in Victoria....
What is Fire Weather Index, and how does it work?Is it possible to predict where the wildfires may catch? Know in detail.