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Phi and the Face: Why Scientists Still Chase the Math Behind Attraction
Emma Stone tops a facial mapping study based on the Golden Ratio, sparking debate over whether beauty can—or should—be measured by mathematics.
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A Tiny Survivor: Baby Alligator Rescued from Icy New England Waters
A baby alligator was rescued from a cold New England river, highlighting the dangers exotic wildlife faces outside its natural habitat and the importance of responsible care.
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“Forecasts, Promises and the Pause: The Tax Decision You Didn’t See Coming”
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has abandoned plans to raise income tax rates, thanks to improved fiscal forecasts, but she faces a still-significant funding gap and must explore alternative tax measures.
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Echoes in the Hall: France Reflects a Decade After the Bataclan Attacks
A decade after the Bataclan attacks, France continues to navigate remembrance, balancing grief, resilience, and national memory.
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A Nation’s Choice: Voluntary Service as Germany Weighs Its Defense Future
Germany plans to introduce voluntary military service, aiming to strengthen its armed forces while offering citizens choice and civic engagement opportunities.
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When Chips Crack: China Points Fingers at the Netherlands for Supply Chain Strains
China accuses the Netherlands of creating systemic risks in the semiconductor supply chain, highlighting geopolitical and technological tensions affecting global chip production.
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When Borders Loosen: Durov’s Quiet Return to Global Movement
French investigators have fully lifted Pavel Durov’s travel ban, restoring his freedom of movement while the criminal investigation into Telegram’s misuse continues.
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When the Yellow-Carpet Moment Turned Shaky: Ariana Grande’s Scare in Singapore
At the *Wicked: For Good* premiere in Singapore, a man breached security and grabbed Ariana Grande. Cynthia Erivo stepped in to protect her, and the intruder was later charged with public nuisance.
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Between Passport and Precipice: Beijing’s Caution to Citizens Amid Japan-Taiwan Tensions
China has warned its citizens to avoid travelling to Japan, citing recent remarks by Japan’s prime minister about Taiwan and rising risks to Chinese nationals in Japan.
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“Blanket of Silk and Shared Lives: Two Spider Species in Co-existence”
A giant web inside a sulfur-rich cave houses tens of thousands of spiders from two species living together in unusual harmony.
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“A Double-Decker’s Unexpected Path—And the Lives That Were Waiting”
A double-deck bus veered into a bus shelter in central Stockholm, killing and injuring several people. Police say no sign of intent and are investigating.
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Roots, Rivers, and Rights: The Indigenous Case at the Heart of COP30
Indigenous delegates, the largest ever at a COP, converge in Belém for COP30 — demanding land demarcation, direct funding, and real influence, even as many face exclusion from decision-making zones.
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“A Wave from the West: Storm Clouds over Southern California”
A powerful storm system is expected to bring heavy rain, flash flooding and mud-slides to Southern California over the weekend, particularly in areas still recovering from wildfires; residents in burn-scar zones should remain vigilant.
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“Infectious Whispers: Ethiopia’s Unsettling Introduction to Marburg”
Ethiopia has confirmed its first Marburg virus outbreak, reporting nine cases in the Omo region. WHO praised its swift response while health teams mobilize to contain spread.
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Signals at Sea: A Carrier Approaches, and Caracas Responds
Venezuela launched a massive military exercise as a U.S. aircraft carrier nears the region, raising tensions and prompting a display of readiness from Caracas.
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When History Slips from a Jacket: Napoleon’s Lost Brooch Finds a New Future
A diamond brooch once lost by Napoleon after Waterloo sold for $4.4 million, highlighting the enduring fascination with relics that outlive their empires.
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When a City Becomes a Stage: London’s Night at the TikTok Awards
London’s second UK & Ireland TikTok Awards celebrated the evolving creator landscape with a calm, reflective ceremony honoring diverse digital storytelling.
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A Hemisphere on Alert: What Southern Spear Says About America’s New Security Mood
The Pentagon launches Operation Southern Spear, a maritime campaign targeting narco-terror networks in the Western Hemisphere, reshaping U.S. security strategy in the region.
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“By the Curve’s Betrayal: A Bus, a Ravine, and the Mourning in Peru”
A bus collided with a truck and plunged into a ravine in southern Peru’s Arequipa region, killing at least 37 people and injuring dozens in one of the country’s worst road accidents.
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“A Diamond at the End of an Empire: Napoleon’s Lost Brooch Fetches $4.4 Million”
A diamond brooch once owned by Napoleon, lost during his retreat from Waterloo and held by the Prussian royal family for over 200 years, has sold for around $4.4 million at Sotheby’s Geneva—far exceeding its pre-sale estimate and underscoring the powerful allure of historic provenance.
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When the lights dim in Kyiv: ministers step down amid Ukraine’s energy graft storm
Two of Ukraine’s most senior ministers — in justice and energy — have tendered their resignations amid a wide-ranging corruption investigation tied to a $100 million kickback scheme in the energy sector, highlighting pressure on Kyiv’s government and its trust with aid partners.
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A courtroom panel rules, and Brazil’s old fever returns to the air
Brazil’s Supreme Court panel rejects Bolsonaro’s appeal, leaving his 27-year sentence intact — a moment where institutions attempt to prove they still have steel.
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Basketball and Boundaries: Washington’s New Kind of Statecraft
President's Ahmed visit to Washington took an unexpected turn as he played basketball with U.S. generals, in a rare gesture of soft diplomacy.
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“Undercover in the Fields: The Secret Attempt to Defang Afghanistan’s Drug Industry”
From 2004 to the mid-2010s, the CIA conducted a secret operation in southern Afghanistan dispersing billions of specially bred poppy seeds with extremely low alkaloid content in an effort to undermine the heroin trade. The initiative operated without broad U.S. or Afghan oversight, faced steep logistical and financial hurdles, and produced only modest long-term impact.
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