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Climate change made 'fire-prone' weather conditions more likely in Spain and France, scientists say

Climate change made 'fire-prone' weather conditions more likely in Spain and France, scientists say

BRUSSELS, July 31 - Human-caused climate change made the extreme weather fuelling wildfires in southwestern France twice as likely, and made the conditions driving blazes in central Spain 20 times more likely, scientists said on Friday.

Cloning technique could save rare Queen of Sheba orchid from extinction

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Cloning technique could save rare Queen of Sheba orchid from extinction

There are only 30 critically endangered Queen of Sheba orchids left on earth, but scientists at Kings Park have made a breakthrough that could save them from extinction.

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Climate change fuelled France and Spain wildfires, experts say

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Climate change fuelled France and Spain wildfires, experts say

Spain and France's record-breaking wildfires were made more likely due to human-caused climate change, a group of scientists have found.

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Commentary: Gianni Infantino wants to sell the World Cup - but it’s not his to sell

Commentary: Gianni Infantino wants to sell the World Cup - but it’s not his to sell

The World Cup belongs to the people who have spent almost a century giving it meaning, says this researcher of football heritage.

Philippine Daily Inquirer

World Giving Report: 78 percent of Filipinos donated money in ’25

Philippine Daily Inquirer

World Giving Report: 78 percent of Filipinos donated money in ’25

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines remains one of the most generous countries in the world despite facing challenges, such as natural disasters, with a new study showing that 78 percent of Filipinos donated money last year to charities…

France, Spain eye wildfire reprieve, as other blazes start up in Europe

France, Spain eye wildfire reprieve, as other blazes start up in Europe

The fires' intensity highlights the increasing risk Europe faces from climate change, say scientists.

France, Spain eye respite from wildfires as other blazes break out in Europe

France 24

France, Spain eye respite from wildfires as other blazes break out in Europe

A massive wildfire that has devastated southwestern France was no longer advancing on Thursday, local authorities said, raising hopes the crisis was easing. In Spain, most of the tens of thousands of people evacuated from areas west of…

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Study: 5k tons of undeclared uranium may have entered China via DR

Study: 5k tons of undeclared uranium may have entered China via DR

A new study has claimed that between 2,000 and 5,000 metric tons of undeclared uranium may have been extracted and exported from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) between 2000 and 2024 through the country's cobalt supply chain…

Aerial footage shows wildfire tearing through Suffolk heathland

Aerial footage shows wildfire tearing through Suffolk heathland

The Suffolk wildfire has grown to an area equal to more than 200 football pitches, Suffolk's fire service says.

Firefighters in eastern England make 'progress' battling 'dynamic' wildfire

Firefighters in eastern England make 'progress' battling 'dynamic' wildfire

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham described the fire as a "very serious incident", with the blaze expected to take at least 48 more hours to contain.

DoS, Isro launch major hiring drive for 746 posts, 92 will be scientist/engineers

DoS, Isro launch major hiring drive for 746 posts, 92 will be scientist/engineers

Isro and DoS have initiated a significant recruitment drive for 746 positions. These openings include regular posts and apprenticeship opportunities for future talent. The drive aims to address a notable vacancy rate within the space…

Nevada wildfire still burning out of control near secretive Area 51

Nevada wildfire still burning out of control near secretive Area 51

The Quail Springs Fire, which was caused by lightning, now covers more than 13,500 acres, officials say.