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Watch: France’s wildfire crisis deepens: Military aircraft, evacuations & tour disruption

Watch: France’s wildfire crisis deepens: Military aircraft, evacuations & tour disruption

France has deployed a military A400M aircraft to battle massive wildfires threatening Bordeaux, while the final stage of the Tour de France has been shortened to support emergency operations

Seven suspected new bird flu cases are ‘evidence of spread’ into Australian wildlife, experts warn

The Guardian

Seven suspected new bird flu cases are ‘evidence of spread’ into Australian wildlife, experts warn

BirdLife Australia says discoveries of sick and dead local seabirds in South Australia show outbreak is ‘taking hold’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast South…

The Guardian

Fields Medal: Hong Wang makes history as star mathematicians claim 2026 honours

Fields Medal: Hong Wang makes history as star mathematicians claim 2026 honours

Wang has become the third woman to win the Fields Medal, after Maryam Mirzakhani and Maryna Viazovska; Wang and Deng are also the first Chinese nationals to win since 1982

Switching to electric stoves could cut asthma attacks as effectively as medicine, study finds

Switching to electric stoves could cut asthma attacks as effectively as medicine, study finds

A simple kitchen upgrade, swapping gas for electric, may do as much for asthma sufferers as the drugs they take every day, researchers have found. The change is not a cure, but an exposure-reduction strategy that may complement existing…

AI chatbots citing Russian propaganda sourced from EU-sanctioned outlet

AI chatbots citing Russian propaganda sourced from EU-sanctioned outlet

AI chatbots are citing Russia propaganda from EU-sanctioned outlets, researchers say, raising questions about how hybrid warfare is expanding to influence large language models (LLMs).

UNIDO names Ogun for flagship green economy project

The Punch

UNIDO names Ogun for flagship green economy project

Ogun State has been designated by UNIDO to drive Nigeria’s green economy transition, recognizing its environmental sustainability and climate change initia Read More: https://punchng.com/unido-names-ogun-for-flagship-green-economy-project/

The Punch

Kano literacy reform earns global recognition

Daily Trust

Kano literacy reform earns global recognition

Kano State’s literacy reforms have received international recognition at the United Kingdom Parliament, with education experts and policymakers praising the state government’s investment in evidence-based education and improved learning…

Daily Trust

David Sacks not happy with ‘Chinese’ tag for Open source AI models that Anthropic wants banned

Times of India

David Sacks not happy with ‘Chinese’ tag for Open source AI models that Anthropic wants banned

David Sacks criticizes Anthropic's push for open-source AI restrictions. He argues this move would harm the American open-source ecosystem. Open-source AI models are global and can be legally modified. Distillation is a standard practice…

Times of India

The tiny Okayama village providing Japan with a blueprint for forest management

Japan Times

The tiny Okayama village providing Japan with a blueprint for forest management

Nishiawakura is prioritizing long-term forest health and biodiversity, while also strengthening the local economy.

Japan Times

Dawn

Green alternatives to oil dependence

Pakistan’s trade deficit surged to $39.47 billion in FY26, the highest in four years, highlighting the country’s deep structural dependence on imported energy. The petroleum group import bill alone reached $16.86bn, up from $15.94bn a year…

Dawn

Fisherfolk groups push Verde Island Protection bill ahead of Sona

Fisherfolk groups push Verde Island Protection bill ahead of Sona

Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro — Fisherfolk organizations and environmental groups on Monday called on Congress to prioritize the passage of the proposed Verde Island Passage Protected Seascape (VIPPS) Bill as they urged the government to…

Sona 2026: Marcos’ EOs show where he used presidential power most

Sona 2026: Marcos’ EOs show where he used presidential power most

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. used nearly half of the 119 executive orders (EOs) he issued from 2022 to 2026 to address governance and administration, offering a look at where he most often exercised presidential…