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Omani authorities rescue 23 sailors from GFS Galaxy, search for missing sailor continues

The rescued sailors received the necessary medical assistance

Spain wildfire that killed 12 people has now stabilised, authorities say

The head of Andalusia's regional government said on Sunday that the blaze had been declared stabilised, and that the 1,000 remaining evacuees would return home.

Hundreds return home as deadly Spain wildfire nears control

About 600 of the nearly 1,500 people evacuated in Almería province have been allowed to return.

South Korea issues first emergency heatwave warning under new rating system

The new warning system was introduced to better deal with a rising number of heatwaves in South Korea, which have become longer and more intense, officials said.

Son of man who died in Spanish wildfire disputes authorities' warnings claim

The son of a Belgian man who died in a wildfire in Spain has disputed authorities' claims about the warnings issued.

Guinea fowl sales spike in N.S. as homeowners look for natural tick control

Some guinea fowl breeders in Nova Scotia are seeing a surge in demand for the birds to control the tick population. Scientists note they could serve as a supplementary control method, and breeders stress space requirements.

Grey whales are dying along our shores. Researchers say a warming climate may be part of the problem

So far this calendar year, 10 grey whale carcasses have been discovered off the shores of B.C., and 30 in Washington state. Whale researchers say they see a connection to a changing climate, and want grey whales to be designated as an…

A floating bridge into the heart of mangrove jungle

KARACHI: “It is ‘ Jungle Mein Mangal ’ [merriment in the wilderness],” said Managing Director, Sindh Tourism Development Corporation, Feyaz Ali Shah as visitors from various walks of life arrived at the Mangrove Biodiversity Park at…

In Sicily, drones at work to predict volcanic eruptions

Hovering over the volcano, a buzzing drone pauses in front of a laser beam on the crater's edge, as researchers test whether the devices can measure gases to predict eruptions.

'Exceptional' wildfire risk for parts of UK as heat health alerts issued

The warnings come as parts of the UK are set to enter their second week of temperatures above the heatwave threshold.

In Sicily, drones at work to predict volcanic eruptions

Scientists are now looking to develop gas measurement tools that are increasingly accurate and risk-free.

Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon to begin first ISS mission on July 14