At least 12 killed, 309 injured in attack on airport in Riyadh

Man dies after tiger attack at UK zoo – police

LONDON, United Kingdom — A man who was attacked by a tiger on Saturday after entering an enclosure at a UK wildlife park has died, police said. South Yorkshire Police in northern England said it responded to reports at around 1:30 pm (1230 GMT) of a man entering the enclosure at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park,

T’Emi Oshin: Wayne State’s first Obama-Chesky voyager scholar

70-year-old woman swims 20 miles across Catalina Channel to support kidney charity

In 1967, an Australian man built a house from discarded glass bottles; today, it is a mining museum

Built in 1967 by Tex Moeckel, the Bottle House in Lightning Ridge is constructed from discarded glass bottles. The structure has become a tourist attraction and a museum showcasing local opal-mining history and vintage bottles. Initially serving as part of a miner's camp, it reflects the area's long mining heritage. Visitors can explore various artefacts linked to opal mining and local history within the museum.

Nasa-backed spacecraft to inspect dead space objects, test future repair and debris removal tech

NASA has launched a washing-machine-sized spacecraft to inspect up to four inactive satellites and rocket bodies in low Earth orbit. The SSPICY mission, launched on October 1, will begin inspections in early 2027. Using autonomous navigation, sensors and electric propulsion, the spacecraft will test technologies that could eventually help repair satellites or remove orbital debris.

At least 12 dead in Riyadh airport attack – Saudi officials

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — At least 12 people were killed and 309 others wounded Saturday in a strike on Riyadh’s international airport, Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation officials said—an attack that a diplomatic source blamed on Yemen’s Houthis. Four Saudi citizens were among the dead, as well as two Bangladeshis, one US citizen, one Egyptian, one

Delhi braces for more protests as 'cockroach' group's leaders released

Police say they will keep restricting access to the city centre after 7,000 people were detained and released on Saturday.

Isaias drenches southern US as weakened post-tropical cyclone

Pensacola, United States — The southeastern United States faced flooding and tornado risks on Saturday as Isaias, weakened from a hurricane to a post-tropical cyclone, advanced northward from its landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast. More than 600,000 US customers were without electricity Saturday afternoon along the storm’s path through Florida, Alabama and Georgia, according to the

Dutch Circular Cycle Bridge: Eindhoven lifts bikes above traffic

Wild horses and donkeys dig desert wells in Arizona, supplying water to 57 vertebrate species

Researchers studied wild horses and donkeys in the Sonoran Desert, which dig wells that attract diverse wildlife. The wells serve as critical water sources for various vertebrate species during dry periods. Observations indicated that these wells significantly increase water accessibility and create favorable conditions for cottonwood seedlings. The study highlights the animals' role as ecosystem engineers in changing their environment.

Washington Supreme Court irrigation case: Farmer contests $618,000 irrigation penalties

Ron Fodé, a dedicated farmer from Washington State, is fighting against hefty penalties threatening his agricultural livelihood due to irrigation practices. The conflict arose in 2017 over water rights for his crops, leading to the Department of Ecology rejecting his irrigation assistance applications. This has resulted in penalties totaling $618,000.

US gunman shoots dead 7 relatives, family friend

NEW YORK, United States — A 45-year-old man shot and killed seven relatives and a family friend at a home in Pennsylvania before apparently taking his own life, authorities said Saturday. The victims in the city of Erie included two young children and a woman who was eight months pregnant. Police responded Friday evening to reports