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New research shows that the mass loss of large mammals during the late Pleistocene has left lasting imprints on modern ecosystems, with predator–prey dynamics and web structure still echoing those ancient shifts across continents.
The UK Home Office has cancelled electronic travel authorisations for Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker, blocking their planned appearances at SXSW London and the Oxford Union. Officials have said their presence "may not be conducive to the public good." Both men say the bans follow their criticism of Israel; critics say the move raises free‑speech concerns.
Australia says a new US tariff hike on imports is not linked to its anti-slavery laws, with ministers stressing Australia has mechanisms to tackle modern slavery. The plan, unveiled under a Section 301 investigation, targets 60 countries and could run alongside existing duties during a transition period.
A cross‑country study using mobile phone data finds people retreat indoors during extreme heat, while malls and parks offer refuge. The UK and Europe face rising temperatures and pressure to adapt school and city infrastructure for resilience. Governments are rolling out heat action plans amid social inequalities in vulnerability.
New research shows heatwaves are intensifying and altering daily life. In India, extreme temperatures amid water shortages threaten health and livelihoods. The study highlights vulnerable groups and calls for adaptive measures such as cooling centres and flexible work hours.
Xi Jinping has visited Pyongyang with Kim Jong Un, signaling a deepening China–DPRK relationship. Talks emphasize broader cooperation while avoiding denuclearisation discussions, raising questions about regional balance and North Korea’s nuclear status.
The former deputy prime minister has announced a memoir, Unreliable Boyfriend, due Oct. 13, detailing her view of power, democracy, and the turbulence of political life during and after her time in government.
A no-confidence motion against Oxford Union’s Palestinian president, Arwa Elrayess, has failed after a heated forum. Elrayess argues Palestinians are routinely vilified, while opponents say the debate reflects ongoing tensions surrounding Palestinian advocacy. The debate follows scrutiny of messages attributed to Elrayess and broader disputes over how Palestinian issues are discussed on campus.
A Guardian survey reveals about 1 million young people in the UK are not in work, education or training, a figure that could rise to 1.25 million by the early 2030s without action. Readers share practical advice on job hunting and staying resilient.
Scientists have analysed teeth from hunter-gatherers around Lake Baikal and found plague DNA in 18 individuals, showing two distinct outbreaks about 5,500 years ago and earlier emergence of Yersinia pestis at least 5,700 years ago. The findings challenge the idea that plague began with farming.
The Bundibugyo outbreak has prompted rapid vaccine and treatment development. Three candidates are advancing, with human trials possible within weeks to months. CEPI warns scale remains uncertain while the virus spreads in remote Congo areas.
A set of recent studies on interstellar objects 3I/Atlas and 3I/ATLAS indicate these visitors formed in very cold, metal-poor environments, likely 12 billion years ago, and carry abundant organic molecules. JWST and ALMA observations show isotopic signatures that point to origins outside our solar system and beyond the local stellar neighborhood, offering insights into planet formation across the galaxy.