- 'Timmy' the Stranded Whale Is Dying as the Public Watches Newser
- Germany news: Timmy the stranded whale back on the move DW.com
- Here's what to know about Timmy, the humpback whale that's sick and stranded in the Baltic Sea AP News
- The Long, Slow Race to Save Timmy, Germany’s Favorite Whale The New York Times
- Stranded and dying, the German whale is a parable of our troubled relationship with these sea giants The Guardian
Water NSW criticised for ‘appalling’ decision after hundreds of turtles left to die in wetlands
River ecologist says ‘classic bureaucratic tangle’ led to government agency stopping flows to Gwydir wetlands region in March
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A leading scientist has criticised an “appalling” New South Wales government agency decision to stop water flowing to wetlands in the state’s north-west, saying it was “absolutely crazy” that researchers had to scramble to save animals buried in drying mud.
Guardian Australia reported on Saturday that turtles, waterbirds, frogs and sheep had died after Water NSW abruptly stopped flows to the Gwydir wetlands region near Moree in March.
Continue reading...Consumer watchdog zeroes in on Woolworths’ allegedly fake discounts as it meets supermarket giant in court
Vinegar, Tim Tams and baby rice are among the products to be scrutinised in the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s case
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The consumer watchdog is back in court and taking on Australia’s largest supermarket chain, alleging Woolworths deliberately misled shoppers with fake discounts.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) case against Woolworths begins in the federal court in Sydney on Tuesday, almost two months after hearings wrapped up in its very similar case against Coles.
Continue reading...These Salmon Got High on Cocaine. That Wasn’t the Craziest Part. – The New York Times
How Bruce the Parrot Landed Atop the Pecking Order, Without a Beak – The New York Times
- How Bruce the Parrot Landed Atop the Pecking Order, Without a Beak The New York Times
- This kea parrot is the first-known disabled alpha male Science News
- Watch Bruce the parrot defeat his rivals with only half a beak National Geographic
- Meet Bruce, the parrot with a broken beak that he wields as a weapon Scientific American
- Parrot uses his broken beak to become a dominant male New Scientist
Cocaine pollution in rivers and lakes may disrupt behaviour of salmon, study finds – The Guardian
- Cocaine pollution in rivers and lakes may disrupt behaviour of salmon, study finds The Guardian
- These Salmon Got High on Cocaine. That Wasn’t the Craziest Part. The New York Times
- Here’s what happens when you give salmon cocaine Scientific American
- Coked to the gills? Cocaine-laced wastewater can make salmon roam twice as far The Conversation
- Cocaine entering waterways is having a big effect on behaviour of young salmon The Independent
Japan earthquake: 7.7 magnitude quake triggers tsunami warning – BBC
- Japan earthquake: 7.7 magnitude quake triggers tsunami warning BBC
- Strong earthquake hits off Japan’s coast, tsunami advisory issued CNN
- Japan warns of increased risk of earthquakes at M8.0 or stronger Japan Today
- Japan eases back tsunami warning after magnitude 7.7 quake, no immediate reports of casualties, damage Yahoo
- 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes off Japanese coast, USGS says ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Japan on high alert for ‘huge’ second quake after lifting tsunami warning
Japan's meteorological agency warns another, stronger earthquake may hit in the next week.
US and allied forces kick off combat drills with Philippines as China objects – AP News
- US and allied forces kick off combat drills with Philippines as China objects AP News
- China warns against joint US, Philippines and Japan drills eroding regional trust Reuters
- U.S. and allied forces kick off combat drills with Philippines as China objects PBS
- US Opens Record Drills With Philippines as Iran War Rattles Allies Bloomberg.com
- Japan to test commitment to South China Sea in Philippine-US drills Nikkei Asia
Bulgaria’s former President Radev wins election: All you need to know
Former President Rumen Radev wins big in Bulgaria’s eighth election on an 'anti-corruption' ticket.
Japan tsunami alerts downgraded following powerful earthquake off northern coast – as it happened
People in affected areas are still urged to evacuate after quake registering 7.7 magnitude
Australian officials in Japan are urgently following up on the tsunami warning off the northeastern coast of the island of Honshu.
The Australian government said:
We stand ready to provide consular assistance.
Australians in need of emergency consular assistance should contact the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on 1300 555 135, or +61 2 6261 3305 (if calling from overseas).
Continue reading...Did Pope Leo find his voice in Africa? Or did the world finally hear him? – AP News
- Did Pope Leo find his voice in Africa? Or did the world finally hear him? AP News
- In Angola, love for an American pope but not for an American president The Washington Post
- Pope: Promote a reconciled memory by educating everyone in harmony Vatican News
- Christ is not ‘a guru or a good luck charm,’ pope says at Mass in Angola EWTN News
- Pope Leo tells Angola during huge Mass to ‘build hope’ Al Jazeera
Cloud over US-Iran talks: What are the key sticking points?
Trump announces new talks with Iran as fragile Pakistan-brokered ceasefire raises stakes for future negotiations.
Powerful states are trying to sabotage decarbonisation of shipping
Pacific Island states cannot and will not allow key climate shipping agreement to be watered down.
Iranian woman arrested in US for allegedly trafficking arms to Sudan
Shamim Mafi is accused of brokering the sales of arms to Sudan's defence ministry on behalf of Iran.
Nigeria’s Iroro Tanshi wins Goldman Environmental Prize for trying to save bats – BBC
- Nigeria's Iroro Tanshi wins Goldman Environmental Prize for trying to save bats BBC
- A mine despoiled the beauty of the rainforest. This Goldman Prize winner took action NPR
- Woman who won legal case over greenhouse emissions awarded top environmental prize The Guardian
- Campaigner wins award for landmark climate case AOL.com
- 'Green Nobel' winner Iroro Tanshi found love and her life's work saving bats in West Africa WBUR
Nigerian wins global prize for trying to save bats in a country that shuns them
Many Nigerians associate bats with witchcraft but that did not deter ecologist Iroro Tanshi.
Tight security in Islamabad as US-Iran talks set to go ahead
Security is on lockdown in Islamabad where preparations are being made for new US‑Iran talks.
The label wars for Trump miss the point. Look at the wreckage – Salon.com
- The label wars for Trump miss the point. Look at the wreckage Salon.com
- Opinion | There Is a Contest Trump Is Winning The New York Times
- Donald Trump: The 100 Most Influential People of 2026 Time Magazine
- Ramachandra Guha: Seven ways Donald Trump has damaged the United States in his second term Scroll.in
- Trump is the all-time most 'consequential' president — in the worst way possible: expert Alternet
India in ‘extremely high’ doping risk bracket: Athletics Integrity Unit
India ranked among the top two in athletics' most anti-doping rule violations between 2022 and 2025, AUI says.