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Fake videos and false allegations target candidates in French 2027 presidential election

Fake videos and false allegations target candidates in French 2027 presidential election

Independent researchers and French authorities have identified a raft of false content focusing on two former prime ministers who intend to run in next year's presidential race.

‘The first of our lives’: Thousands in Spain rush for best spot to watch total solar eclipse (3/4)

‘The first of our lives’: Thousands in Spain rush for best spot to watch total solar eclipse (3/4)

Thousands of people in Spain were buzzing with excitement as they dashed to find the best location from which to view Wednesday's total solar eclipse. Trains were jam packed, travellers booked last-minute carpools and social media users…

The hurdles facing Canada's planned pandemic-busting lab

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The hurdles facing Canada's planned pandemic-busting lab

Ottawa's plan for a state-of-the-art lab to help tackle emerging health threats is commendable on paper. But top health researchers say long-term funding gaps, recent staff cuts and red tape could threaten its real-world success.

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How Britain’s mapmakers track climate change

How Britain’s mapmakers track climate change

The Ordnance Survey first started mapping Britain 230 years ago.

600g of gold found in 1,300-year-old Byzantine shipwreck off Croatia

600g of gold found in 1,300-year-old Byzantine shipwreck off Croatia

A shipwreck discovered off Croatia's Mljet island yielded a significant gold treasure. This find includes a gold signet ring and a gem-encrusted belt, dating back centuries. The vessel's cargo offers new insights into the Byzantine…

Indonesia strengthens border fire prevention to curb haze

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Indonesia strengthens border fire prevention to curb haze

Indonesia is strengthening wildfire prevention along its borders, warning that uncontrolled fires could produce haze ...

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Eclipse craze grips Spain, Iceland as millions get set for 'event of the century'

Eclipse craze grips Spain, Iceland as millions get set for 'event of the century'

MADRID/REYKJAVIK, Aug 12 - Millions of people across Spain and Iceland geared up to witness a total solar eclipse on Wednesday, packing their protective glasses and travelling to areas where the rare astronomical event can be observed in…

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China’s glueball ‘triumph’; SpaceX rocket debris caught on video: 7 science highlights

We have put together stories from our coverage on science from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. US and Israeli physicists hail China’s glueball…

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Chennai property tax: Why some owners are getting higher demands despite no rate hike

Chennai property tax: Why some owners are getting higher demands despite no rate hike

Greater Chennai Corporation has not increased property tax rates citywide. Revised demand notices were issued for properties with under or incorrect assessments. Discrepancies were identified using GIS mapping and satellite data analysis…

'Event of the century': Total solar eclipse draws visitors to sleepy European villages

'Event of the century': Total solar eclipse draws visitors to sleepy European villages

Eclipse chasers have driven a tourist surge in sleepy towns and villages in Spain and several other parts of Europe as the continent gets set for its first total eclipse since 2006.

Europe scrambles for eclipse glasses as solar power output set to dip

Europe scrambles for eclipse glasses as solar power output set to dip

Shops and opticians across Europe are running short of certified eclipse glasses ahead of Wednesday’s total solar eclipse, with queues forming in Paris, London and Brussels as demand surges.

Mexico clears 100,000 tons of sargassum as seaweed crisis hits tourism

Mexico clears 100,000 tons of sargassum as seaweed crisis hits tourism

In 2026, a massive expanse of Sargassum seaweed has taken over the Atlantic Ocean, wreaking havoc on coastal areas. Mexico is facing an unprecedented surge in seaweed accumulation, which is damaging its tourism sector. The foul odor has…