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Rare snail that can ‘slurp up earthworms like noodles’ caught on camera laying an egg from its neck
Rangers who have been caring for the species for nearly 20 years say they have never seen this behaviour before.Read More
At least 59 people killed in strikes across Gaza as Israel prepares to ramp up offensive
The new bloodshed comes days after Israel approved a plan to intensify military operations in the Palestinian enclave, which would include seizing Gaza and holding on to captured territories. Read…
Is Trump already softening his plans for 100% movie tariffs?
“I’m not looking to hurt the industry,” says Trump. “So we’re going to meet with the industry. I want to make sure they’re happy with it because we’re all about…
‘Historic mistake’: Von der Leyen rules out return to Russian fuels after the war
“Dependency on Russia is not only bad for our security, but also for our economy,” Ursula von der Leyen told the European Parliament. Read More
Metsola threatens to sue Commission over plan to bypass MEPs to set up €150 bn defence loan plan
With SAFE, the Commission plans to raise up to €150 billion on the market to then loan the money to member states for defence investments. Read More
US and China to hold trade talks in Switzerland
It will be the first in-person discussions between American and Chinese senior officials since US President Donald Trump escalated the tariff war between the two countries. Read more at Read…
Missile strikes by India kill 19 in Pakistan-controlled territory
India launched missile strikes on multiple targets in Pakistan-controlled territory early Wednesday, killing at least 19 people, including a child, in a sharp escalation of regional tensions. Read more at…
Death toll rises on both sides as India fires missiles into Pakistan in ‘act of war’
The crisis sparked by the killing of 26 tourists in Kashmir is escalating into a full-blown conflict between the two nuclear-armed states. Read more at Read More
Two Belgian teens found with 5,000 ants in Kenya given $7,700 fine or year in prison
The teenagers were found with the ants, which authorities said were destined for European and Asian markets, in an emerging trend of trafficking lesser-known wildlife species. Read More