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A potentially deadly fungus is on track to spread across much of Europe and other parts of the world. According to new research, this fungus is driven by rising global temperatures.

Thick mats of sargassum — a brown seaweed that floats in massive clumps — have been washing ashore in Guadeloupe over the past few days, disrupting life in several coastal communities.

India has made a major breakthrough in agricultural science by releasing the world’s first genome-edited rice varieties. The move is designed to boost yield and improve climate resilience.

Hawaii lawmakers have approved groundbreaking legislation aimed at protecting the environment and boosting climate resilience, and it’s coming straight from the pockets of tourists.

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Pakistan test-fires another surface-to-surface missile; FATAH has a range of 120 km, says the military. The missile was fired as part of the ongoing exercise INDUS. This is the second such drill that was conducted since Saturday. Pakistan

Jordanian authorities evacuated hundreds of tourists from the ancient city of Petra. After heavy rains caused flash floods. The evacuation and suspension of entry tickets to Petra came as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of tourists.

Baghdad was blanketed by a sandstorm, affecting residents of the Iraqi capital. Some experienced respiratory problems and were admitted to the hospital. It is the first heavy sandstorm to hit Baghdad this year.

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A new study by Dr. Wang and Prof. Shen from Tongji University has found that Antarctica's ice sheet gained mass between 2021 and 2023. This is a major shift from previous years when the continent was consistently losing ice.

A powerful sandstorm hit the Saudi capital, Riyadh. Covering buildings and obstructing visibility, forcing many residents to stay indoors. The storm swept through the capital with thick clouds of dust, reducing visibility and disrupting daily life in one of the kingdom’s busiest cities, almost hiding its skylines.

From Pooran’s power to Surya's unorthodox sixes, here are the top six hitters with the most sixes in IPL 2025, featuring six Indians lighting up the list. Sports Cricket Photos

The cabinet gave a green signal to the "possibility of humanitarian distribution" in the besieged Palestinian enclave, which has been under full Israeli blockade since March 2.

The National Commission for Women has strongly condemned online trolls for targeting Himanshi Narwal, wife of a naval officer killed in the Pahalgam attack. NCW has stepped in to support her, emphasising the need for empathy and respect online.

While Pakistan continues to violate ceasefire along the Line of Control with India, and according to the Indian Army, it conducted firing across sectors in Jammu and Kashmir for the 11th day. The violations have drawn strong and effective responses from the Indian Army. Pakistan has resorted to ceasefire violations in various sectors since the night of April 24th, just hours after India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty following the Pahalgam terror attack. 26 people were killed in the attack that took place on April 22nd, most of them tourists. Meanwhile, the Indian Army and Special Operations Group busted a terrorist hideout in a court area of the Poonch district. Five IEDs were found at the spot and diffused by the bomb squad.

Between the weekend and May 5, 2025, Earth experienced a burst of high-speed solar wind, with particles travelling at over 700 kilometres per second. This led to minor G1-class geomagnetic storms and visible auroras in high-latitude regions, including parts of northern United States and Europe.

Trending | India News | The apex court rejected the plea with sarcasm saying why she spares other monuments built by Mughals like the Taj Mahal and Fatehpur Sikri.

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