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Japanese proverb of the day: Why “If in a hurry, take the roundabout path” teaches that slowing down is often the fastest way forward | World News
When time is running short, our first instinct is usually to rush. We cut corners, skip important steps and look…
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‘Paradise for spies’ no more: Japan launches first centralised intelligence body since WWII
Japan launches new centralised intelligence agency Japan has pushed for a sweeping intelligence reform and launched its first centralised intelligence…
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In 1924, Arctic charr from Lake Geneva were stocked into Lake Allos; a century later, their descendants showed distinct metabolic responses under identical conditions
Lake Allos (French Alps), the largest natural high-altitude lake in Europe and one of the two study sites for this…
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Travel alert for visa holders in US: Immigration experts say domestic flying has become risky, alarming rise in number of airport arrests
Immigration experts advise visa holders to cancel domestic travel plans amid what they called an alarming rise in the number…
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Chinese man didn’t invite his mother to his wedding because he was ashamed of her looks; boss fired him and gave her the job
Cui said he found the employee’s mother sitting alone outside during her son’s wedding. (Representational photo) A company founder in…
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Thousands of rubber ducks raced through a London canal to raise money for critically ill children, turning a charity event into a colourful spectacle | World News
Thousands of bright yellow rubber ducks floated down a London canal in a cheerful race that drew smiles from spectators…
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Brazil’s President confirms visa rejection for two US officials over alleged election meddling | World News
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has confirmed that his government denied visas to two US officials, accusing them…
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Female mammals usually outlive males, but a 27-year study found the pattern was reversed among dozens of North American bird species
Female birds have shorter lifespans than male birds, researchers find Female mammals usually live longer than males, but a 27-year…
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Meet Kai Sato: The California sailor who spent 34 days lost at sea after his Hawaii dream turned into a fight for survival | World News
For weeks, a small sailing boat drifted across a vast stretch of the Pacific with little certainty about where it…
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In 1991, America listed the razorback sucker as endangered; 35 years later, it has been moved to threatened after one population reached about 36,000 adults
The razorback sucker was first listed as an endangered species in 1991. US Fish and Wildlife Service has announced that…
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