Science
Recreational exercise, not work, protects against Alzheimer's
A meta-analysis of more than 4 million participants found that recreational physical activity reduces dementia risk by 24%, while intense physical work increases it by 20%.
Record-breaking El Niño phenomenon already off the scale
Scientists emphasise crucial role of mosquito control against disease rise in Europe
Middle East
UAE "Slaps" Netanyahu: Washington Refused to Intervene as Abu Dhabi Ignored Dozens of Calls From His Office Seeking a Denial of the Bin Zayed Call
UAE Statement Rattles Israel's Political Scene — Hebrew Media Call It a Harsh Blow to Netanyahu
US military carries out fresh attacks on Iran as Russia pledges to maintain trade ties
Iran rejects US sanctions as it pursues new regional security deals
US urges allies and China to join economic pressure campaign against Iran
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Forest restored for turtles becomes refuge for endangered frogs
A forest restored in Mississippi to protect gopher tortoises became the only site in the county where the dark gopher frog, one of the rarest amphibians in the United States, was reintroduced in 2026.
Perseid meteor shower dominates August night sky
Four monitoring cameras at an observatory in Czechia recorded 1,706 meteors during the night of 12-13 August, most of them Perseids at the peak of the annual shower.
7.2-magnitude earthquake strikes southern Peru, damaging homes and infrastructure
A 7.2-magnitude earthquake with epicentre in Parinacochas province, Ayacucho, left three people injured, nearly 500 homes affected and damage to educational and health infrastructure in southern Peru.
Weather service forecasts increased rainfall from tropical wave
The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology forecast a significant increase in rainfall for the weekend as Tropical Wave No. 40 passes over Venezuela.
