Researchers are testing a geoengineering method in Cambridge Bay, Canada, to refreeze Arctic sea ice. The Real Ice project pumps ocean water onto the ice surface, thickening it and reflecting more sunlight. While controversial, it's a research effort to explore potential solutions to climate change.
Keir Starmer faced an awkward G7 session in Évian-les-Bains, marked by a delayed Ukraine meeting and his perceived waning influence, especially with Donald Trump. Domestic leadership challenges loom as he seeks to project international presence.
Despite Donald Trump's announcement of a peace deal with Iran, key members of his administration, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, have reportedly expressed doubts about Tehran adhering to the agreement. CIA Director John Ratcliffe has allegedly gathered intelligence suggesting Iran's intentions are not aligned with its commitments.
A major British study reveals a connection between insufficient sleep in early childhood and increased psychological fragility later in life, particularly for girls. The research highlights potential preventative measures.
A high school student's playful jab at a mayor during graduation sparked outrage from a local councilor, highlighting adult intolerance towards democratic expression and youth's right to err. The author argues that such overreactions reveal a fragility in democratic resilience, contrasting the minor incident with disproportionate adult responses.
Hundreds of youths in Nanyuki, Kenya, protested plans for a US-backed Ebola quarantine center at Laikipia Air Base. Kenya's High Court suspended the facility, citing healthcare system fragility, amid local leader and resident opposition due to exposure risks.
India's Great Nicobar Island project gains strategic attention amid the Hormuz blockade, potentially disrupting Chinese supply chains and alleviating the 'Malacca dilemma'.
India's PM urges citizens to consume less fuel, fertiliser, gold, and curb travel due to surging global energy prices and war in Iran, signaling a shift from neoliberal globalization towards strategic economic management.
Danny Shum Chap-shing moves into the lead in the Hong Kong trainers’ championship with a treble at Happy Valley, taking his season win tally to 54, aided by victories from Romantic Gladiator, General Redwood, and Leading Agility.
Families turn to dirty fuels such as firewood, bringing fears over air pollution and fragility of energy transitionIn the ramshackle lanes of a south Delhi slum, Afshana Khatoon crouched wearily on her haunches and began lighting a small pile of firewood.She had only just returned from six hours spent trudging through the urban forests and dry parks of India’s capital looking for kindling to turn into a makeshift stove. As the unforgiving summer heat soared above 40C, she had walked for miles, piling the sticks and fallen branches into a bundle on her head while sweat ran down her face. Continue reading...
Artists at the Venice Biennale used striking performances and immersive installations to explore themes including war, caregiving and human fragility.
Star matches Kareem, Hakeem and Shaq with stat lineSan Antonio take 2-1 lead over MinnesotaSixers on brink of sweep after Knicks dominateVictor Wembanyama plays with an agility and a gracefulness beneath his daunting wingspan that can make his dominance for the San Antonio Spurs on both ends of the floor appear almost effortless.Fresh cuts and bruises on those long arms after fighting for paint position and jockeying for rebounds all night with the Minnesota Timberwolves made clear Wembanyama had to put in plenty of work to compile 39 points, 15 rebounds and five blocks in a 115-108 victory in Game 3 on Friday that gave the Spurs a 2-1 lead in their Western Conference semi-final series. Continue reading...
Japan’s prime minister touched down in Australia on Sunday with a set of shared anxieties – about Trump, China and the fragility of supply chains that the two insular nations have long relied upon – to which she sought some small relief. By the time she departed, Sanae Takaichi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had signed an economic security pact, unlocked nearly US$1 billion in critical minerals funding and laid the groundwork for what observers describe as the most comprehensive...
OL Lyonnes defeated Arsenal 1-0 in their Women's Champions League semi-final second leg at Groupama Stadium, progressing 2-1 on aggregate. The decisive moment came when Jule Brand's late winning goal survived a VAR offside check by mere centimetres. Arsenal had earlier been denied by a penalty retake after Daphne van Domselaar stepped off her line. Lyonnes, revitalised by the returns of Melchie Dumornay and Selma Bacha, were worthy winners and will face either Barcelona or Chelsea in the final. Arsenal's defeat exposes ongoing set-piece vulnerabilities and leaves them facing a potential trophyless season.
Microsoft CFO Amy Hood announced the company expects headcount to decrease year over year as it evolves operations for increased pace and agility. The announcement follows thousands of job cuts and a voluntary buyout program impacting around 7% of US workforce. The company reported $83 billion quarterly revenue with $32 billion net income, while Azure is forecast to grow 39-40%. Microsoft's first-ever voluntary retirement program targets employees with age plus years of service totaling 70 or more, with about 8,750 workers eligible.
Israel struck Hezbollah sites in Lebanon following rocket fire, despite a newly announced three-week ceasefire extension. Meanwhile, U.S.-Iran tensions persist as Trump maintains a naval blockade and warns against mining in the Strait of Hormuz.
The UK labour market shows signs of fragility despite a surprise drop in unemployment to 4.9%. Weak wage growth and rising economic inactivity, coupled with geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, create a challenging environment for the Bank of England's interest rate policy.
Chinese scientists have created a diving suit that could help users glide through the sea with ease. In tests, the exoskeleton reduced the diver’s oxygen consumption by nearly 40 per cent. The flexible suit not only provides physical assistance but also syncs precisely with the swimmer’s own rhythm, dramatically boosting underwater agility. In tasks ranging from seabed surveys and pipeline inspections to salvage operations and even covert military missions, divers must constantly change the rate...
