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Taking short breaks from sitting can lower cancer death risk, study finds

Short bursts of activity to break up long periods of sitting could significantly lower the risk of dying from cancer, a new study has found.

Chinese police uncover link between investment and attacks on citizens in Africa

Attacks on Chinese citizens and businesses in sub-Saharan Africa tend to increase in the years following a rise in Chinese investment, according to a new study by researchers at the School of Overseas Security and Protection at the Chinese…

Portugal: over 1,000 firefighters battle wildfires on the ground

The wildfire in Vouzela is currently the main concern, with over 900 personnel on the ground. It has three active fronts and is still spreading as Portugal remains on red heat alert.

OpenAI's former researcher has career tips for AI age; says: Things have changed a bit

Former OpenAI researcher Phil Chen offers career advice for the AI era, emphasizing that as AI masters defined problems, human value will lie in areas AI can't grade. He stresses prioritizing limited resources like time, relationships, and…

Fire in Vouzela worsens with five active fronts approaching villages; affecting Águeda

The wildfire that broke out in Vouzela (Viseu district) in the very early hours of Thursday morning (suggesting arson) has worsened considerably overnight, due to wind and the high temperatures The post Fire in Vouzela worsens with five…

Africa is building an 8,000-km 'Wall of Trees' to fight climate change

Firefighters battle major wildfire in southern France

A major wildfire in France's Aude department burns 900 hectares as aircraft and firefighters battle the blaze and evacuees reach emergency shelters.

US heatwave threatens 250th anniversary events and World Cup

Weekend’s high temperatures and humidity ‘virtually impossible’ without climate crisis, researchers say The scorching heat blanketing much of the US this week would have been “virtually impossible” if not for the climate crisis…

Researchers say EU lawmaker who investigated surveillance was hacked by Israeli spyware

July 3 - A former member of the European Parliament who served on a committee investigating abusive surveillance was himself hacked using an Israeli-made spy tool, a Canadian tech watchdog group said on Friday.

Superbugs threaten vision in animals – and can jump to humans, Israeli researchers warn

Scientists at Hebrew University of Jerusalem's Koret School of Veterinary Medicine say drug-resistant bacteria may cause a greater chance of blindness in 10 years; study calls for smarter antibiotic use The post Superbugs threaten vision…

What can France learn from Spain's heatwave protection for workers?

As French workers face record-breaking temperatures, attention is turning to Spain, where measures introduced to deal with extreme weather are inspiring a proposal for climate leave in France.

Fake Dubai prince scam: how AI deepfakes love-bomb victims to steal hearts and money

Maria believed she was romancing a prince from Dubai, captivated by his flirtatious smile and declarations of affection he showered on her during live video calls. But the suitor was an AI deepfake, making her yet another victim of an…