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Scientists in Australia trained sea lions and seals to respond to a hearing test for research into how the marine mammals are affected by human-made noise. Keepers at Sydney's Taronga Zoo trained two sea lions and two fur seals to listen to sounds and press a paddle when they heard a tone. They were rewarded with fish for the right answers, AFP reported.
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Several services are listed as cancelled on Friday
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Oil prices drop as Trump dismisses speculation of pre-midterm military action against Iran.
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Iranian lawmaker says Tehran not seeking production of nuclear weapons Iranian lawmaker Alaeddin Boroujerdi indicated that Tehran is not aiming for the production of nuclear weapons after remarks made by US Vice President JD Vance. Speaking to NourNews agency, Boroujerdi said that Iran's nuclear programme is pursued according to the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. Iran’s enrichment activities are unrelated to the US, and Washington should focus on fulfilling its own obligations regarding nu…
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Malaysia closed schools in Kuala Lumpur and other parts of the country on Friday, as haze from fires in neighboring Indonesia again plunged local air quality to among the world's worst. Toxic smoke from peatland and forest fires has shrouded cities in the region for more than a month, sending respiratory complaints skyrocketing. The school closures came as Malaysia's leader discussed the choking smoke with his Indonesian counterpart and called for an urgent regional meeting.
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For parents, the future school map is not simply about building more schools; it is also about putting them in key communities, and ensuring different fee points
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Train cancellations have been reported in Delhi ahead of CJP’s protest tomorrow. There is heavy security in the capital. Police have denied permission to protest but CJP's leader has vowed to press on with the plan.
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The Israeli army said Thursday that one soldier was killed and three others were slightly wounded in south Lebanon, where the military has occupied a band of territory since invading in March in response to Hezbollah attacks. "Captain Eliav Haim Tzapalamus, aged 21, from Haifa, a combat officer in the 603rd Battalion, 7th Brigade, fell in combat in southern Lebanon," the army said. Tzapalamus is the 17th Israeli soldier to be killed since a ceasefire was reached in June between Israel and Hezbollah.
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As fighting intensifies, Yemenis face a deepening economic crisis, with unpaid salaries and rising prices.
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Analysts say Hezbollah's decision on October 8 to join a 'war of support' for Gaza changed Lebanon's political reality.
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Pakistani premier condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned recent Houthi attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, including strikes on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, which resulted in casualties. "I commend the vigilance and professionalism of the Saudi armed forces and the Coalition in intercepting multiple ballistic missiles and their tireless efforts to protect innocent lives and safeguard the Kingdom," he said in a post on X. He added t…
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The Sufa 53 line expands occupation, but unlike Gaza or Lebanon, Damascus is more accommodating in pursuit of peace
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Archive and recent photos show how three years of war left Gaza's streets, landmarks and public spaces unrecognisable.
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Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed strong solidarity with Saudi Arabia following recent Houthi attacks, condemning the targeting of airports that resulted in casualties. He reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and right to defend its people, calling for an immediate cessation of Houthi aggression.
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The UK, United Nations, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Palestine, Sudan, Al-Azhar, and the Arab Parliament have strongly condemned Houthi militia attacks targeting Saudi Arabia’s Abha and King Khalid airports, reaffirming their rejection of attacks on civilian infrastructure and calling for regional security and stability to be maintained. In a statement issued on Thursday, the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) affirmed that the United Kingdom stands alongside Saudi Arabia in the face of reckless attacks by the Houthi militia.
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The political deputy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy said that its forces have been carrying out nightly operations in the Strait of Hormuz targeting what it considers as violating vessels.
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Nine inmates and one visitor killed in Sinaloa prison riot, local authorities say.
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There are protests and outrage in New York after ICE agents shot a man after surrounding his vehicle.
