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Could the rise of left-wing Democrats reshape America’s policy on China?

The Democratic Party’s ascendant left wing is likely to push American foreign policy further “inward” and away from big-power rivalry, according to a Chinese political scientist. Meng Weizhan, an assistant research professor at Fudan…

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Live Updates: In Europe, the Total Solar Eclipse Is Only Hours Away

From Iceland to Spain, people have flocked to places where, briefly, the moon will completely block the sun.

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E-scooters ‘public health challenge’ as number of injuries involving kids soared 15 times in UK

477 children have been injured by e-scooters between 2019 and 2024, according to a new study from three major trauma centres in the United Kingdom.

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Heat, algae and AI: proposed datacenter could damage Everglades, experts warn

Plans for hyperscale datacenter in Palm Beach county prompt concerns over water and electricity demands About 16 miles (26km) south-west of Donald Trump ’s Mar-a-Largo estate, near the northern edge of the Florida Everglades, developers…

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Here’s how to stay safe watching the solar eclipse.

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Malta And Türkiye Mark The Start Of Five New Joint Research Projects

A kick-off meeting, organised by Xjenza Malta on 28 July 2026, marked the start of five new research and innovation (R&I) projects. The projects awarded funding under the 5 th Xjenza Malta–TÜBİTAK Joint Call for Research and Innovation…

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Halting the march of the armyworm: fungus discovery offers hope to African farmers

South African scientist’s breakthrough research shows soil fungus could be used in fight against devastating crop pest Hearing about fields full of dead caterpillars enveloped in a mysterious white substance intrigued the South African…

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Solar eclipse: A rare show with scientific secrets

We’re just hours away from a rare total solar eclipse, with parts of northern Spain set to briefly turn from day to night as the Moon blocks out the Sun. Millions more will see a partial eclipse across Europe, Canada, the northern US and…

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Solar eclipse: A rare show that reveals scientific secrets

Parts of northern Spain are set to turn from day to night as the Moon blocks out the Sun. Millions more will see a partial eclipse across Europe, Canada, the northern US and northwest Africa. But beyond the spectacle, eclipses also offer…

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Solar eclipse: "Never look at it without eye protection"

We’re just hours away from a rare celestial event, a total solar eclipse. Day will briefly turn into night across parts of northern Spain as the Moon completely blocks out the Sun. Beyond Spain, millions more will see a partial eclipse…

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How to make the most of Wednesday's solar eclipse in Italy

Wednesday will bring a rare solar eclipse visible from western Europe, including Italy. From viewing spots to glasses and timings, here's how to make the most of the celestial magic.

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Malta’s Coastline Is Being Turned Into Art In New Valletta Exhibition

Malta’s rocks, soil, sheep wool and even prickly pear cacti are being transformed into works of art for a new exhibition opening in Valletta this month. Artist and researcher Matylda Jarosz will present her first major solo exhibition in…