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A French con man sold 340 Italians tickets to a fake Pacific paradise in 1880: 217 survived to found New Italy, still on Australia's map

A nineteenth-century nobleman, the Marquis de Rays, defrauded hundreds of Italian families with promises of a tropical paradise, only to abandon them in a desolate jungle. Despite this devastating betrayal, the resilient survivors, after a perilous journey and rescue, established a thriving agricultural community in Australia. Their perseverance transformed a…

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Lady Marina Windsor honours her late grandmother with a royal wedding tiara unseen for nearly 30 years

Royal weddings are often remembered for their gowns, guest lists and historic venues. Yet at Lady Marina Windsor's wedding to Nico Macauley in North Yorkshire, it was a piece of jewellery that carried the deepest emotional significance.

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Hidden in 18 New York City restaurants, air pollution in kitchen spaces reached a median PM2.5 level of 79.6 micrograms per cubic meter, and scientists say some spikes climbed into the thousands, raising new questions about what restaurant workers breathe all shift

Restaurant kitchens are often hotter and noisier, but a new study reveals a hidden danger: dangerously high levels of fine particulate pollution. Researchers found indoor kitchen air quality can plummet during cooking, exceeding outdoor safety standards significantly. This invisible threat poses serious health risks to hospitality workers, highlighting the critical…

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In 1904, chestnut blight was first reported at a New York zoo: By 1950, it had killed 4 billion American chestnut trees across the East

Once a dominant force in Eastern American forests, the majestic American chestnut faced near extinction due to a devastating fungal blight introduced in 1904. This Asian fungus, to which native trees had no immunity, rapidly decimated billions of trees within decades. The loss profoundly impacted ecosystems and economies. While efforts…

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Japan visa fee hike by 400% from July 1: Countries to be affected most, and all other questions answered

Japan visa fee hike news: For the first time since 1978, Japan is increasing the entry visa fee for all foreigners starting from July 1. As the fee hike comes in nearly 50 years, the increase is astounding -- almost a five-fold increase. From July 1, single-entry visa fees will…

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Quote of the day by 'The Iron Lady' Margaret Thatcher: "I love argument, I love debate. I don't expect anyone just to…" - why welcoming disagreement makes you stronger

Margaret Thatcher was not known for backing down. She built her whole career on firm opinions and was happy to defend them to anyone who would listen. So it can come as a surprise that one of the things she claimed to enjoy most was being disagreed with. She loved…

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Mysterious deep earthquakes beneath Utah and Wyoming are puzzling scientists

For most people, earthquakes are something that happens relatively close to the Earth's surface. They break through the crust, shake towns and cities, and leave behind faults that geologists can map. The deeper parts of the planet are generally thought to behave differently. Under the intense pressures and temperatures found…

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Awami League supporters detained after defying ban to celebrate party anniversary

Dozens of activists linked to Bangladesh's now-disbanded Awami League were arrested across the country on Tuesday after attempting to mark the party's 77th founding anniversary in defiance of a nationwide ban, as authorities deployed security forces and intensified operations to prevent public gatherings.

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Meet Aysha Ameer: Indian woman who won free Dubai studio apartment

A Dubai-based 27-year-old Indian woman has won a free studio apartment in a city-wide shopping promotion.

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Jaguar, luxury gifts bought with party funds: Ex-SNP chief Peter Murrell jailed for 5 years in £400,000 fraud

Former Scottish National Party (SNP) chief executive Peter Murrell has been sentenced to five years and three months in prison after admitting to embezzling more than £400,000 from party funds over a 12-year period.

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Why a Canadian town has officially recognised trees as living beings with rights

For centuries, trees have been viewed primarily as natural resources, valued for the shade they provide, the carbon they store or the timber they produce. There exists one little town in Canada that opposes this point of view. Through a significant move, the town of Grand Falls-Windsor in Newfoundland and…

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Honouring father's memory: British man is dribbling a football 2,000 miles from Africa to England to raise money for charity

James Lewis, a 26-year-old football coach from Staffordshire, is undertaking an extraordinary challenge that combines endurance, football and a deeply personal mission. Since setting off from Marrakesh, Morocco, on 1 May, Lewis has been dribbling a football all the way back to England, covering roughly 2,000 miles while carrying a…

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Ex-Israeli PM says Israel smuggled Starlink systems into Iran to aid protesters

Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett revealed a secret operation to smuggle thousands of Starlink internet receivers into Iran to aid anti-government protesters. He claimed the initiative aimed to ensure internet continuity for communication and organization, potentially challenging the Iranian regime. Bennett criticized the current Israeli government for halting the program,…

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Sweden has 267,570 islands, more than any country on Earth; most have never been lived on

Sweden sits on the edge of the Baltic Sea, shares borders with Norway and Finland, and is mostly known for its forests, fjords, and very good furniture. Not exactly what you'd picture when someone says "island nation." And yet, according to a 2013 survey by Statistics Sweden , this Scandinavian…

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Iran’s hidden drone capability? US F-15 pilot saw 'jellyfish-like' formation before jet was shot down

The US fighter pilot whose F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down over Iran in April recalled seeing a "jellyfish-like" formation of Iranian drones moments before his aircraft was downed, according to CNN.

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Every step counts: How Japan is turning millions of footsteps into clean electricity

Every day, millions of people walk through Tokyo's train stations without thinking twice about where they're going, let alone the energy their steps are wasting. Japan, however, has been thinking about exactly that. The country has been quietly experimenting with a technology that captures the kinetic energy produced when a…

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'Bibi is hysterical about it': How US-Iran understanding is rattling Israel over Lebanon

Israel expresses deep concern over new US-Iran understandings potentially legitimizing Tehran's influence in Lebanon and restricting Israeli military actions against Hezbollah. Concerns arise from recent talks and a memorandum of understanding that Israeli officials believe may increase scrutiny on Israeli strikes and pressure for troop withdrawal, potentially weakening prior agreements.

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Congo's Ebola outbreak sets first-month record with 1,048 cases, 267 deaths

The Democratic Republic of Congo is grappling with its most severe Ebola outbreak in its initial month, reporting over 1,000 confirmed cases and hundreds of deaths. The virus, a rare strain with no approved vaccine, is spreading rapidly, particularly in displacement camps. Contact tracing remains a significant hurdle, with officials…

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'Timeline not years, its months': Five Eyes warns AI could transform cyber warfare

A stark warning has been issued by the Five Eyes intelligence alliance: advanced AI models, like Anthropic's Mythos and OpenAI's GPT-5.5-Cyber, are poised to revolutionize cyber warfare within months, not years. These powerful tools are expected to significantly lower the bar for malicious actors, enabling faster, larger, and more sophisticated…

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‘A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor’: A proverb on why challenges shape the people we become

Life’s most valuable lessons are often learned amidst chaos rather than peace. Similar to how sailors build their expertise through storms, individuals cultivate resilience and sound judgment through life’s challenges. Even though hardships can be unwelcome, they are essential for personal evolution, exposing latent strengths and shaping our identities. This…

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African proverb of the day: 'The axe forgets; the tree remembers' — a reminder that wounds outlive power

An insightful African proverb teaches us that every action has repercussions, even if the one who initiated it moves on. The axe may forget the strike, but the tree continues to carry the wound and its memory. This wisdom applies to various areas of life, including workplaces, relationships, and societal…

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UK Pensioner couples could see £66 monthly increase from July as pension credit payments rise by 4.8%

Many of pensioners receiving Pension Credit are set to see their payments rise from July after the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) increased the benefit by 4.8 per cent.

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Will Asia return to Iranian oil? Tehran races to secure largest oil importers after US waiver, says report

Iran is actively seeking new buyers for its oil in Asia, including India, Japan, and South Korea, following a temporary US sanctions waiver. This move aims to clear millions of barrels stored at sea and diversify its customer base beyond China. While some refiners are cautiously exploring opportunities, uncertainty surrounding…

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Bangladeshi photographer wins over Rs 6 lakh in UAE Big Ticket draw after years of trying, says ‘trust the process’

After years of buying Big Ticket entries and hoping for a breakthrough, a Bangladeshi expatriate living in the UAE has finally won Dh25,000 in the latest weekly e-draw.

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Meet Connor Gibson: The 22-year-old engineer giving free 3D-printed dentures to Americans who need them most

At an age when many graduates are just beginning their careers, 22-year-old Connor Gibson is already changing lives with technology. The Tennessee engineer has taught himself dentistry and 3D printing to provide free dentures to Americans who cannot afford them. Working with the nonprofit Remote Area Medical (RAM), Gibson uses…

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