Spain to hold memorial on first anniversary of deadly floods
Grieving relatives will join political leaders Wednesday for a state memorial service in Spain for the more than 230 victims of last year’s floods on the anniversary of the disaster.
Day: October 29, 2025
Studying the wrong ancient Roman ruler gets Australian high school seniors out of a history exam
Teachers at nine high schools in northeastern Australia discovered days before an ancient history exam that they had mistakenly taught their students about the wrong Roman ruler — Augustus Caesar instead of his predecessor, Julius Caesar.
Explosions Rock Oil and Chemical Sites as Drone Wave Hits Russia
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Extinction rate among plant and animal species has surprisingly slowed down
A new study in The Royal Society reveals that global extinction rates among plants and animals have slowed over the past century. The findings suggest that conservation laws, habitat protection, and scientific intervention are working. Although biodive…
Torvald Klaveness appoints finance chief with brief to do more than manage the numbers
CFO will be part of executive committee and holding management team
If China invades Taiwan, these islands would be on the front line. But there’s little panic here
CBC News visited Taiwan’s Kinmen islands, which are just a few kilometres across the bay from the Chinese city of Xiamen. The islands have been on the frontline of hostilities between China and Taiwan for more than seven decades. Many Kinmen locals say…
World’s first AI-powered fighter jet designed with no pilot and no runway required
Shield AI has unveiled the X-BAT, an AI-piloted VTOL fighter jet designed for contested environments. This advanced aircraft operates without runways, offering unprecedented reach and survivability. Its proprietary Hivemind software enables independent…
Israel strikes Gaza again after overnight bombardment that killed at least 104
Attacks shatter Palestinians’ short-lived relief since start of ceasefire that now looks increasingly fragileIsrael carried out another strike in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, killing at least two people, after bombarding the territory overnight and kil…
Imprisoned Bahrain activist Abdulhadi al-Khawaja starts hunger strike over his detention
Abdulhadi al-Khawaja, a prominent activist in Bahrain, has started a new hunger strike to protest his detention.
WW3 fears explode as NATO ‘blasts Russian aircraft out of the sky’ amid soaring tensions
Two drones were spotted, and one was shot down. The incident occurred on October 17 but was only recently revealed. It comes amid demands for a more robust response to Russian incursions.