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Great Apes kiss and cuddle to keep the peace, says studyHugging before stressful events may be an ancient way of building trust, say scientists studying apes.2 hrs agoAfrica

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Jake Brooker / Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage TrustEmbrace between Little Jake and Little Joey, two juvenile male chimpanzees in a forested…

Tokyo urges men to wear shorts to work, but some women say it's 'leg hair harassment'The Tokyo Metropolitan Government wants workers to ditch the suit and tie for t-shirts, trainers – and shorts.2 hrs agoAsia

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Getty ImagesAs temperatures rise this summer, Japanese men are baring more leg at work than ever before.The Tokyo Metropolitan Government…

'He launched me in the air' – Grandfather recounts terrifying Yellowstone Park bison attackThe 65-year-old says the animal was not showing any aggression until it picked a target – "that target happened to be me."3 hrs agoUS & Canada

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Watch: “He launched me in the air” – Bison attack survivor recounts terrifying ordealLying in a hospital bed, 65-year-old Carl…

Iran war has cost US $37.5bn so far, Hegseth saysSome senators pushed back on Hegseth's funding request as he testified at a pivotal time in the war.Just nowWorld

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Watch: Hegseth interrupted several times as he seeks additional Iran war fundingThe war with Iran has cost the US some…

Canada's Carney faces tough choice on US trade – fight back or hold steadyThe Canadian leader must weigh whether to make more concessions or take a tough stance as difficult trade talks drag on.53 mins agoUS & Canada

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Watch: ‘It’s frustrating’ Canadians react to the US tariffsJust this weekend, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and US President Donald…

LIVEIran war has cost $37.5bn so far, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth tells lawmakersIt's the first update on the war's cost in months from Hegseth, who is facing questions about the White House's request for $87.6bn.

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LIVEIran war has cost $37.5bn so far, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth tells lawmakersIt’s the first update on the war’s cost…

Brazil's Amazon sees sharp decline in size of area burned in 2025The amount of land burned in the world's largest rainforest was the smallest since MapBiomas records began in 1985.4 hrs agoLatin America

Gulf News WeekJuly 21, 20260

Evaristo Sa / AFP via Getty ImagesThe low figures for 2025 are welcome news after a peak in areas burned…

Two French firefighters die tackling blaze near Bordeaux airportThe blaze close to the parking lots at Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport is said to have originated from a brush fire.2 hrs agoEurope

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AFP via Corentin BaudryA huge plume of smoke has been seen rising near Bordeaux-Mérignac AirportTwo firefighters have died while battling…

Sackings, cabinet surprises and policies: Burnham's first 24 hours as PMThe new prime minister enters Number 10 in a flurry of activity – but he is still facing calls for a snap election.30 mins agoPolitics

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Getty ImagesShortly after Andy Burnham telephoned a number of Keir Starmer’s allies to sack them from the cabinet on Monday…

Dozens hurt in Bologna protests after man dies while being restrained by policeThousands of people took to the streets demanding justice for a Moroccan-born man who died on Sunday.4 hrs agoEurope

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ReutersProsecutors have opened an investigation into manslaughter after the man’s death in BolognaProtests have taken place in Italy after the…

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Drone carrying explosives found at German airport, police sayThe drone was found in the cargo area near a Ukrainian aircraft before another suspected object collided with a cargo aircraft in mid-air.15 mins agoEurope

Record heatwave in South Korea as temperatures soar to 42.5CThere have been at least 19 deaths related to the heatwave which has brought the country's hottest day since records began.33 mins agoAsia

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Great Apes kiss and cuddle to keep the peace, says studyHugging before stressful events may be an ancient way of building trust, say scientists studying apes.2 hrs agoAfrica

Tokyo urges men to wear shorts to work, but some women say it's 'leg hair harassment'The Tokyo Metropolitan Government wants workers to ditch the suit and tie for t-shirts, trainers – and shorts.2 hrs agoAsia

'He launched me in the air' – Grandfather recounts terrifying Yellowstone Park bison attackThe 65-year-old says the animal was not showing any aggression until it picked a target – "that target happened to be me."3 hrs agoUS & Canada

Iran war has cost US $37.5bn so far, Hegseth saysSome senators pushed back on Hegseth's funding request as he testified at a pivotal time in the war.Just nowWorld

Canada's Carney faces tough choice on US trade – fight back or hold steadyThe Canadian leader must weigh whether to make more concessions or take a tough stance as difficult trade talks drag on.53 mins agoUS & Canada

LIVEIran war has cost $37.5bn so far, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth tells lawmakersIt's the first update on the war's cost in months from Hegseth, who is facing questions about the White House's request for $87.6bn.

Brazil's Amazon sees sharp decline in size of area burned in 2025The amount of land burned in the world's largest rainforest was the smallest since MapBiomas records began in 1985.4 hrs agoLatin America

Two French firefighters die tackling blaze near Bordeaux airportThe blaze close to the parking lots at Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport is said to have originated from a brush fire.2 hrs agoEurope

Sackings, cabinet surprises and policies: Burnham's first 24 hours as PMThe new prime minister enters Number 10 in a flurry of activity – but he is still facing calls for a snap election.30 mins agoPolitics

Dozens hurt in Bologna protests after man dies while being restrained by policeThousands of people took to the streets demanding justice for a Moroccan-born man who died on Sunday.4 hrs agoEurope

Drone carrying explosives found at German airport, police sayThe drone was found in the cargo area near a Ukrainian aircraft before another suspected object collided with a cargo aircraft in mid-air.15 mins agoEurope

Record heatwave in South Korea as temperatures soar to 42.5CThere have been at least 19 deaths related to the heatwave which has brought the country's hottest day since records began.33 mins agoAsia

Gene-edited beagles may offer a future option for people with dog allergies

Key questions as Infantino faces Fifa executivesFifa president Gianni Infantino will face senior leaders of football's world governing body on Wednesday. This is what is expected to happen.53 mins agoFootball

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Drone carrying explosives found at German airport, police sayThe drone was found in the cargo area near a Ukrainian aircraft before another suspected object collided with a cargo aircraft in mid-air.15 mins agoEurope

Record heatwave in South Korea as temperatures soar to 42.5CThere have been at least 19 deaths related to the heatwave which has brought the country's hottest day since records began.33 mins agoAsia

Gene-edited beagles may offer a future option for people with dog allergies

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