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Tiny creatures gorge, get fat, and help fight global warming

Scientists find out how the epic deep sea migration of a tiny animal is storing planet-warming carbon..

5th July, 2025

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'Do they have gold in them?': The Indian artisans up in arms over Prada's sandals

Artisans who make Kolhapuri sandals are demanding better recognition after Prada failed to acknowledge design roots..

5th July, 2025

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US debt is now $37tn – should we be worried?

President Trump's budget bill will add to the US debt pile but is there a limit to how much the rest of the world will lend Uncle Sam?.

5th July, 2025

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Tennis hero Arthur Ashe's South African legacy: 'The first free black man I'd ever seen'

The tennis champion wanted to be remembered for fighting racism, not just his sporting prowess..

5th July, 2025

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Israel's strike on Gaza cafe killed Hamas operative - but dozens more died

The attack raises more questions over whether Israel’s use of force is proportionate, as required by international law..

5th July, 2025

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Druze worry about being left behind in post-war Syria

Recent attacks on the religious minority in Damascus have fuelled growing distrust towards the state..

5th July, 2025

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Hamas says it delivered 'positive response' on US Gaza ceasefire plan

The group says it is ready to begin negotiations immediately, as Donald Trump says there can possibly be a deal next week..

5th July, 2025

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Namibia halts all state funerals amid criticism of the high cost

There will be no state funerals until April 2026 - unless the president decides to make an exception..

5th July, 2025

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Australian actor Julian McMahon dies aged 56

"Julian loved life," said the wife of the actor best known for roles in Nip/Tuck, FBI: Most Wanted and Fantastic Four..

5th July, 2025

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River Seine reopens to swimmers in Paris after century-long ban

For the first time in more than 100 years people will be able to swim legally in three sections of the river..

5th July, 2025