Science

Train crew in Canada 'encased' by intense flames amid wildfires - video

Train crew in Canada 'encased' by intense flames amid wildfires - video

Video footage of a train near the community of Armstrong, Ontario, highlights the speed and ferocity of one of more than 100 wildfires currently burning in Canada. 'This could potentially overtake us here … This has gotten a little scary,'…

Al Jazeera

Wildfire smoke engulfs Toronto, Canada and turns its skies orange

Wildfire smoke turned skies orange over Toronto and the rest of Ontario.

Al Jazeera

Wema Bank deepens fintech partnerships to drive digital finance

Wema Bank reinforces its commitment to fintech partnerships, driving digital finance growth and innovation across Nigeria’s financial services ecosystem. Read More…

Philippine Daily Inquirer

3 nabbed over killing of American marine biologist

Philippine Daily Inquirer

3 nabbed over killing of American marine biologist

MANILA, Philippines — Three suspects have been arrested over the killing of American marine biologist Kent Carpenter, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Thursday. READ: Scientists seek justice for slain American marine biologist…

Straits Times

Canadian wildfire smoke chokes Toronto and turns sky orange, threatens US cities including New York

New Jersey, which neighbours New York, is due to host the World Cup final on July 19.

Straits Times

Lagos deluge: Flood alert is not a prophecy of doom

Lagos residents, don’t panic! NiMet’s flood alert is a call to action, not doom. Learn how Lagos flooding can be mitigated despite climate change and urban Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-deluge-flood-alert-is-not-a-prophecy-of-doom/

How global heating supercharged floods in West Africa displacing thousands

How global heating supercharged floods in West Africa displacing thousands

Adaptation to frightening new normal and reducing emissions further and faster is critical, scientists warn Dozens of people drowned, hundreds had to be rescued and thousands were displaced when floods struck the coasts of west Africa last…

US court says Trump's 'censorship' visa policy likely violates free speech

Times of India

US court says Trump's 'censorship' visa policy likely violates free speech

A judge has temporarily blocked a Trump administration immigration policy. This policy targeted foreign researchers and fact-checkers working on misinformation. The judge found the policy likely violated the First Amendment and APA. This…

Times of India

RNZ

New Zealand investors among those losing money in SpaceX price slump

SpaceX's share price slump is a reminder to New Zealand investors of the hype that can circle a new listing, commentators say.

RNZ

CNA

Commentary: What science loses when T rex becomes a trophy

Once a scientifically important fossil enters a private collection, access for researchers is no longer guaranteed, says this paleontologist.

CNA

Fear and hope in Utah in the shadow of America's largest wildfire

NPR

Fear and hope in Utah in the shadow of America's largest wildfire

People in Monticello, Utah have been tense and preparing to evacuate since shortly after the Babylon fire started June 26th (Image credit: Inciweb)

NPR

Toronto the orange: Wildfire smoke leaves city under dirty sky with no relief likely until Friday

CBC