Category: World News
Weaver Bird Nests in Africa Appear to Reflect Local Styles and Traditions
New York Times Sparrow weavers in Africa appear to learn distinct building styles that reflect group traditions, research shows. It raises intriguing questions about avian intelligence. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/29/climate/weaver-bird-nests-kalahari-desert.html
Read MoreUkrainian F-16 crashes, killing pilot, during Russian missile attack
Washington Post The demise of one of Ukraine’s star pilots as well as one of its prized few F-16 jets is a massive blow for Kyiv as it seeks to gain momentum against Russia. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/08/29/ukraine-f16-crash-russia/
Read MoreBattling Mpox in the Outbreak’s Epicenter
New York Times The New York Times visited a remote hospital in Congo where children and adults suffer with mpox, recently declared a global health emergency. https://www.nytimes.com/card/2024/08/29/world/africa/mpox-outbreak-africa-congo
Read MoreOwner of world’s largest car collection has over 7,000 vehicles in his possession
Fox News The world’s largest private car collection is owned by Hassanal Bolkiah ibni Omar Ali Saifuddien III. His impressive collection is stashed with luxurious vehicles with high price tags. The sultan is the second-longest reigning monarch, following the late Queen Elizabeth II. Born on July 15, 1946, he was second in line for the…
Read MoreNamibia to cull elephants, zebras for their meat during major drought
Washington Post The southern African country plans to distribute the meat of hundreds of animals, including hippos and antelopes, to support relief efforts. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/08/29/namibia-drought-cull-elephant-zebra-hippo-meat/
Read MoreIsrael kills Palestinian commander Muhammad Jaber ‘Abu Shujaa’ as fighting intensifies: IDF
Fox News The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claimed on Thursday morning that it killed a leading Palestinian battle commander, something the Palestinians also said happened. The IDF posted that it killed Palestinian terrorist Muhhamad Jabber, also known as “Abu Shujaa,” during a counterterrorism operation. “The terrorist Muhhamad Jabber, “Abu Shujaa”, was eliminated following exchanges of…
Read MorePutin assisting Maduro regime amid ongoing protests over rigged election result
Fox News Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is turning to his friend, Russian President Vladimir Putin, to help him put down opposition to the recent outcome of the presidential election which most outside observers say was rigged. Maduro’s claim to victory sparked widespread protests that have led to the arrests of 2,200 people, including opposition figures…
Read MoreRussia-Ukraine energy war roars back into action after mediation fails
Washington Post Russian refineries burn as Ukraine’s cities go dark ahead of a cold winter and amid global worries over energy prices. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/08/29/ukraine-russia-strikes-energy-oil-infrastructure/
Read MoreArchaeologists unearth ancient toy in Iceland, disagree on animal figurine’s classification
Fox News A rare toy dating to the Viking Age was found during an archaeological excavation in Iceland. Even though the time period the toy comes from is known by researchers, the animal the figure represents is still up for debate. Archaeological research has been happening in the town of Fjörður in Seyðisfjordurr since 2020,…
Read MoreMiddle East Crisis: Death Toll in Israel’s West Bank Raids Rises to 17, Palestinian News Agency Says
New York Times Israel’s military said it killed five people in Tulkarm, including a top militant commander, as its operation in the West Bank entered a second day. https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/08/29/world/israel-hamas-gaza-war
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