African ant trade to Europe is booming, and ecosystems are paying the bill
Hobbyists prize these small insects. Regulators and grid operators should worry about ecological harm and even power outages.

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Hobbyists prize these small insects. Regulators and grid operators should worry about ecological harm and even power outages.
Officials are stepping up prevention as France faces its worst wildfire season in decades, shifting the fight to earlier stages.
Containment holds near Bordeaux, but parts of the blaze remain active and pressure stays on emergency capacity.
After 2025’s tax-break law, candidates now argue about moratoriums, “guardrails,” and who benefits from big tech.
SpaceX’s 13th Starship flight ended with the vehicle floating in water intact, still transmitting data, a signal for next steps.
A new book traces how the Zionist foreign-policy lobby shaped US presidents for nearly 80 years, starting with Truman’s 1948 deadlock.
Letters to people nearing the switch from “pre-settled” to “settled” status raise fresh questions about post-Brexit compliance.
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin promises punishment after the deadly restaurant explosion, while uncertainty remains around what exactly happened.
Milkie Way and Sam Matlock’s new label move comes with a frenetic single and a full North American support run.
From burning landscapes to exposed ancient remains and Spain border surges, this week’s images signal escalating risk across regions.
The subsidy stop runs against the administration's affordability messaging, potentially pushing Medicare beneficiaries' drug bills up.
The Polish prime minister speaks out as attacks on Ukrainian refugees rise, and he links the unrest to broader Russian danger.