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An Ontario Man Took a Bus for a Joyride. Turns Out, He’s Not a Bad Driver.

The incident in Hamilton, Ontario, ended safely with an arrest and no injuries (and all fares paid).

Bird Flu Ravaged the World’s Largest Elephant Seal Population, Study Finds

After the H5N1 virus hit the remote island of South Georgia in 2023, more than 50,000 breeding females may have disappeared.

Juan Ponce Enrile, a Political Power in the Philippines, Dies at 101

A protégé of Ferdinand Marcos, he helped administer martial law for eight years before turning on his patron in the “People Power” uprising of...

How to See the Northern Lights on Wednesday

A geomagnetic storm made the aurora borealis visible across a swath of the United States again on Wednesday, illuminating the skies as far south...

U.K. Gives Go-Ahead to Smaller Nuclear Reactor in Wales

The government pledged 2.5 billion pounds for initial site work, but the decision to build a small, modular design may disappoint others, including the...

Koh Lan Is Thailand’s Antidote to the ‘White Lotus’ Frenzy in Koh Samui

While crowds flock to Koh Samui with its five-star resorts and thong-thronged beaches, Koh Lan, within two hours of Bangkok, offers an alternative.

How Pakistan’s Spending Blitz Helped Win Over Trump and Flip U.S. Policy

As Pakistan has hired lobbyists with close ties to President Trump, it has also received favorable tariff treatment and unique access in Washington.

He Helped Cities Anticipate Damage From Storms

Austin Becker developed an early warning system to protect critical infrastructure from storms. His project’s funding was eliminated in April.

Syria’s Leaders Pledge to Join Fight Against Islamic State

Large parts of Syria were once overrun by the terrorist group Islamic State. The country’s new government has just committed to a global effort...

Northern Lights Are Beautiful, but for Satellites They’re Risky

At least one space launch has been put on hold, as satellite operators and rocket companies manage the effects of the current geomagnetic storm...

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Head for a Record in 2025, Global Carbon Project Reports

But there are signs that greenhouse gas pollution in China might be slowing, according to a new analysis.

Iraq’s Prime Minister Leads in Elections but May Struggle to Form a Government

Mohammed al-Sudani pitches himself as someone who can keep Iranian influence in check, but his vote share may not be big enough to ensure...

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