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Police say alcohol withdrawal caused woman’s death in California backcountry

Joanna Ruth Shields’ body was discovered in a pool of water with suspicious marks, driving speculation she was attacked A young woman whose body was found in the backcountry of California ’s Big Sur with suspicious marks on her face and…

Worst wildfire in Madrid’s history forces thousands to flee homes

Thousands of lightning strikes trigger fresh wildfires in western Canada

At least 90 active blazes in British Columbia in what PM says is one of the country’s most intense seasons on record How dangerous are wildfires and how can we stop them from getting worse? Fresh wildfires have broken out in western Canada…

EU grants US request to delay release of satellite images over Gulf

US records 2,318 measles cases, already surpassing 2025 total

Scientists warn that falling vaccination rates leave vulnerable groups such as young children more exposed to disease.

Senate panel questions re-creation of devolved ministries after 18th Amendment

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Functional Committee on Devolution on Friday expressed serious concerns over the re-establishment of federal ministries on subjects devolved to the provinces under the 18th Constitutional Amendment, and constituted a…

Rare dinosaur discovery could be Portugal’s most complete ever

Palaeontologists excavating cliffs near Torres Vedras believe they have uncovered what could be the most complete dinosaur skeleton ever found in Portugal, in a discovery they describe as exceptionally rare The post Rare dinosaur discovery…

Otter returns to Sintra hills after decades-long absence

An otter has been spotted in the grounds of Pena Park, marking the first confirmed record of the species in the heart of the Sintra hills for several decades. The The post Otter returns to Sintra hills after decades-long absence appeared…

Israel builds Gaza barrier as politicians push for settlements

Recent satellite images reveal the construction of a huge earthen barrier dividing Gaza as Israelis discuss settlements.

Migraine-related hospital visits spike during periods of wildfire smoke, Canadian study finds

New Health Canada research found a six per cent increase in headache-related hospital trips linked to particulate matter from wildfires, suggesting periods of smoke-filled air may precede severe headache episodes that require emergency…

Ebola virus: first person vaccinated in UK trial of new jab

A volunteer was injected on Friday with the first dose of a rapidly developed vaccine targeting the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola driving a deadly outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Oxford University said. More than 1,000…

Wildfire smoke prompts air quality warnings for Calgary and surrounding areas

Wildfire smoke from fires burning in British Columbia settled over Calgary and surrounding areas Friday morning, prompting warnings of unsafe air quality.