Hideki Shirakawa, Who Helped Turn a Lab Error Into a Nobel, Dies at 90
The Japanese chemist played a key role in the discovery of electricity-conducting plastics, largely by accident.
U.A.E. Pardons Egyptian Dissident Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison
Abdulrahman al-Qaradawi was extradited from Lebanon to the Emirates, a close U.S. ally, after criticizing its government, in a case that alarmed human rights experts.
Karachi Biennale opens submissions for emerging artist prize
Prize is open to Pakistani artists aged 35 and under, with proposals due by September 20 The Karachi Biennale Trust (KBT) has opened submissions for its EBM Emerging Artist Prize, part of the fifth Karachi Biennale (KB27), which is scheduled to take place in January, 2027. The prize is open to Pakistani visual and multidisciplinary … Read more
Qadir leads Pakistan Under-19 charge against England
Abdul Qadir struck a fluent 66 as Pakistan U19 reached 257-6 at stumps on Thursday, trailing England U19 by 76 runs on the second day of their four-day Youth Test at Arundel Castle. England resumed on 264-5 and were bowled out for 333, with Bertie Michael top-scoring with 131 from 235 balls, including 21 fours. … Read more
France gives farmers €1billion to recover from record heatwaves
Agri min says €520m to be sent out as rapid payments to help farmers deal with weather damage French firefighters work to extinguish burning haystacks at a farm near Loretz-d’Argenton, in the Deux-Sevres department, during a heatwave affecting a majority of the country, France, June 25, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/file France on Friday announced more than … Read more
Pentagon Agreement With N.I.H. on Biodefense Draws Alarm From Democrats
Under a new partnership, the Defense Department would play a larger role in biodefense and pandemic preparedness. Democrats warned it could allow a Pentagon cash grab.
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Here are some other extraordinary rescues from natural disasters.
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Russian Drone Strikes Office of Ukraine’s Intelligence Chief
The attack came as the American envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were said to be planning imminent visits to Kyiv and to Moscow.
Trump Administration Moves to Drop Protections for More Wetlands
The proposed rule could strip federal protections from most U.S. wetlands, many of which help feed drinking water systems.