New Zealand embarks on one of the most ambitious conservation projects in the world
New Zealand has set a goal of exterminating millions of rats, possums and other invasive species that pose a threat to the country’s biodiversity.Continue Reading
New Releases: September 9, 2025
Middle Grade Pasta Girls by Taylor Tracy Hot-headed and energetic Romea Marino is starting ninth grade with a full plate. Between confusing social dynamics of high school and juggling extracurriculars, Ro can only find peace in the reliable comfort of her kitchen, where she’s able to follow in her dad’sContinue Reading
Ethiopia launches Africa’s largest dam as neighbors eye power imports
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Ethiopia on Tuesday inaugurated Africa’s largest dam to boost the economy, end frequent blackouts and support the growth of electric vehicle development in a country that has banned the importation of gasoline-powered vehicles. As reservoir waters flowed into the turbines of the Grand Renaissance Dam,Continue Reading
US firm makes a $500M investment deal with Pakistan for critical minerals
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A U.S. metals company signed a $500 million investment deal with Pakistan on Monday. Pakistan’s Frontier Works Organization — which is the country’s largest miner of critical minerals — signed a memorandum of understanding with Missouri-based U.S. Strategic Metals for collaboration plans that include setting up aContinue Reading
Daimler Buses installs pantograph charging infrastructure for Stuttgart electric buses
German transit operator Stuttgarter Straßenbahnen (SSB) has energized a new electric bus charging installation at its Stuttgart‑Möhringen bus depot. The entire charging system, which features 28 charging points and a charging capacity of up to 180 kW, was installed by Daimler Buses as general contractor, in cooperation with partners OmexomContinue Reading
Tyfast Energy wins grant to develop lithium vanadium oxide anode tech
US-based battery materials company Tyfast Energy has been awarded a $100,000 SuperBoost grant from the National Science Foundation’s Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New York to develop its lithium vanadium oxide (LVO) anode technology. Tyfast says its LVO anode platform could enable lithium-ion batteries to charge in under 10 minutes,Continue Reading
FACT CHECK: DOTr did not order shutdown of online shopping platforms
Claim: The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will shut down online shopping platforms like Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The video posted on September 6 has garnered over 36,700 views, 162 shares, 119 comments, and 155 reactions as of writing. Most of the comments expressed sympathyContinue Reading
CAMI production shut down extended
The Ingersoll plant won’t open until mid-November, with even more layoffs than expected. CTV London’s Bryan Bicknell has more. Subscribe to CTV News to watch more videos: https://www.youtube.com/ctvnews Connect with CTV News: For live updates and latest headlines visit: http://www.ctvnews.ca/ For breaking news, fast, download the CTV News App: https://www.ctvnews.ca/appContinue Reading
Ethiopia launches Africa’s biggest dam | BBC News
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed formally launched the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, hailing it as “the greatest achievement in the history of the Black race”. Africa’s largest hydro-electric dam will help electrify the country as well as provide power to the region. The dam’s construction on a Nile tributary,Continue Reading
Nepal’s PM resigns following violent protests against ban on social media and government
Nepal’s prime minister has resigned following violent protests against a ban on social media and government corruption. (Produced by Elaine Carroll) #nepal Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/homeContinue Reading
Demonstrators in Spain call for full arms embargo on Israel
Hundreds of people rallied in Madrid, Barcelona and other Spanish cities on Tuesday, protesting Israel’s offensive in Gaza and urging stronger government action in solidarity with Palestine.Continue Reading
Israeli military urges full evacuation of Gaza City ahead of expanded military operation
Previous warnings to leave specific neighbourhoods have had little impact on a population exhausted from multiple displacements and unsure if moving south will really be safer.Continue Reading
Russian airstrike targets civilians in Yarova, Donetsk Oblast – 24 killed
A Russian airstrike hit the frontline village of Yarova in Donetsk Oblast, killing at least 24 people and injuring 19 others, local officials report. The attack struck civilians standing in line to receive pensions, with most victims reportedly of retirement age. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the strike, calling it “brutal”Continue Reading