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Hosts of the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest (left-to-right) Alessandro Cattelan, Laura Pausini, Mika. Photo: PAP/EPA/Alessandro Di Marco

Controversies around Eurovision national juries’ vote

In times of great political upheaval there is no escaping politics, especially when Eurovision is involved.  see more
Society Sun, 23:32
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“Masha and the Bear”, Kremlin’s soft propaganda tool

Millions of kids love the adventures of a feisty little girl and her large furry friend, but is it good for them?  see more
Society Sat, 16:17
Photo: Brook Mitchell/Getty Images

Protests against COVID-19 vaccine mandates break out in Australia ahead of elections

Thousands of protesters in Melbourne marched from Parliament to Treasury Gardens under the banner “sack them all”.  see more
Society Sat, 14:21
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Antarctica’s emperor penguins face extinction risk due to climate change

According to Marcela Libertelli, an expert, the species might become extinct within 30 to 40 years.  see more
Society Fri, 21:12
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Sagittarius A* - a giant black hole in the middle of the Milky Way

The Sagittarius A* black hole is 4 million times the mass of our sun and is located 9.5 trillion km away from earth.  see more
Society Thu, 20:19
Photo: PAP/EPA/ALESSANDRO GUERRA

Families of Azovstal defenders ask Turkish President for help

“You have the opportunity to go down in history as a hero who brought peace,” the father of one of the Azovstal defenders said during a press conference in Kyiv.  see more
Society Thu, 16:05
Doctors in the animal hospital managed by non-profit Jivdaya Charitable Trust in Ahmedabad said they have treated thousands of birds in the last few weeks, photo: Reuters

Indian vets save birds dropping from sky due to heatwave

The soaring temperature, reaching nearly 50 degrees Celsius, dries out water sources in the state’s biggest city, animal rescuers report.  see more
Society Thu, 14:13
Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Ukrainian soldier praises Polish-made Grot rifle

In a video posted online, a Ukrainian soldier tested the MSBS Grot assault rifle and expressed himself in superlatives about it.  see more
Society Thu, 12:11
Photo: Prefeitura de Parauapebas

‘World’s biggest-ever barbecue’ celebrates Brazilian town’s birthday

Around 20 tons of meat were grilled to celebrate the 34th anniversary of the city of Parauapebas.  see more
Society Thu, 10:59
Photo: Reuters

Under an orange sky, largest US wildfire menaces New Mexico

The blaze has burned over 236,939 acres (95,885 hectares) of land, a zone over 11 times bigger than the London Metropolitan Area.  see more
Society Thu, 08:36
The 180-kilogramme female stingray of the leviathan species was caught by accident last week in the Stung Treng province, Photo: AFP

Cambodian fishermen hook giant endangered stingray

The 180-kilogramme female stingray of the leviathan species was caught by accident last week in the Stung Treng province.  see more
Society Wed, 13:47