China flexes blockade capabilities near Taiwan on second day of military drills
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) China’s People’s Liberation Army staged a second day of large-scale military drills around Taiwan on Tuesday, unleashing a live-fire show of force as part of what it called “Justi… [read more]
From ‘global cooling’ to ‘beautiful coal’: Trump’s startling climate claims of 2025
In the past decade at the forefront of US politics, Donald Trump has unleashed a barrage of unusual, misleading or dubious assertions about the climate crisis, which he most famously called a hoax.
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The story of the buried whale’s head
Earlier this year, I found myself standing in a field, watching, as a digger lifted the remains of an enormous fin whale’s head from a resting place few people knew about.
It was the culmination of … [read more]
Experts stunned by incredible 7000-year-old structure found deep underwater: ‘Must have left a lasting impression’
Archaeologists off the coast of Brittany, France, have discovered a 394-foot wall beneath the waves.
The threshold of solid stone, which could date back to 5,000 BCE, may just show what happens when… [read more]
Fisherman accidentally catches baby seal
A fisherman has accidentally caught a grey seal pup in his net 20 miles up river from the coast.
The angler was in a rowing boat on the River Bure near Horning, on the Norfolk Broads, when the seal … [read more]
Phishing scams becoming prevalent on LinkedIn: How to spot them
The FTC estimated that Americans lost 12.5 billion dollars to scams in 2024. That was a 25% increase from a year earlier. and in 2025 attacks are growing in scope and scale, even taking advantage of … [read more]
Cypriot fishermen battle invasive lionfish and turn them into a tavern delicacy
LARNACA, Cyprus (AP) Photis Gaitanos rough fingers adroitly untangle the venomous spikes of a lionfish from a net, throwing the exotic-looking creature into an ice-filled rubber bin along with other … [read more]
Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: 5 Great Games We Can’t Wait To Get Back To
As the holiday week winds to a close, some of us on the east coast of the United States are patiently awaiting a few inches of snow (and hopefully not rain). I’m probably not alone in looking forward… [read more]
Experts stunned by what contestant pulled out of water during fishing competition — here’s what happened
A fishing competition off the coast of Libya took an odd turn when an angler hooked a species a long way from its natural range.
What’s happening?
The Libya Observer reported that a Red Sea pennant… [read more]
China drafts Antarctica activities and environment law to protect national interests
China has drafted a law on Antarctic affairs, as Beijing looks to protect its interests and strengthen its role in the governance of the southernmost continent.
The draft “Antarctic Activities and E… [read more]