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Researchers hope contest – similar to Fat Bear Week – starting Monday will be latest wildlife watching crazeMonday sees the start of what researchers hope will be the latest wildlife watching craze – Fat Marmot Week.Last winter was tough for marmots living high in the Colorado mountains, where researchers say two-thirds of one population died while hibernating because of insufficient snow cover. Continue reading...

• European compliance startups are scaling up as the European Commission’s AI Act enforcement begins, with full implementation of certain mandates set for August 2, 2026. • Key players include Paris-based Rippletide, founded in 2024, which is building infrastructure to make enterprise AI agents more predictable and auditable through explicit decision rules. • Outpost is also gaining traction, having raised €15 million in March to help merchants manage regulatory changes and absorb audit risks.

Lobbyist Jeremy Greenwood gives evidence about allegations linked to Reformers at Independent Commission Against Corruption hearingMembers of a conservative Christian Liberal group received a “kickback” from consultancy payments made by the governing body for more than 600 schools in New South Wales, an inquiry has heard.Consultant and lobbyist Jeremy Greenwood gave his third day of evidence to the Independent Commission Against Corruption’s (Icac) Operation Rosny on Wednesday. Continue reading...

The alerts come a day after it was officially declared that there are now 11 regions in the country in droughtHealth alerts are set to come into force across England this morning as parts of the UK brace for fifth climate crisis-driven heatwave this summer.Amber heat health alerts have been issued for all regions in England, except the north-east, which mean significant impacts are likely across health and social care services due to the high temperatures, according to the UK’s Health Security Agency (UKHSA). The alerts stretch from 9am on Tuesday until 9am on Friday. Continue reading...

• Italy has reintroduced air and maritime border controls, while Finland and Denmark are calling for a full suspension of free-movement rules for Spain due to the crisis in Ceuta. • The situation has sparked discussions regarding whether Spain could be temporarily removed from the Schengen area to prevent irregular migration. • This escalation highlights growing tensions among EU member states over border security and the effectiveness of shared migration management.

• India achieved its most successful international judo performance at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, securing multiple medals. • Harsh Singh made history as the first Indian male judoka to win a Commonwealth Games title, defeating Australian Olympian Joshua Katz in the men's 60kg final. • Yamini Mourya earned a silver medal in the women's 57kg division, while Unnati Sharma opened the competition with a dominant victory.

Video appears to show a person kicking the federally protected animal in San Diego, CaliforniaFederal wildlife authorities are investigating after a video appeared to show a person kicking a protected sea lion at a beach in California.A spokesperson for the federal National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) confirmed an investigation into the case but declined to provide additional details Sunday. Continue reading...

• Defending champions Vietnam will begin their title defense for the Asean Hyundai Cup 2026 this Friday, July 24. • Led by coach Kim Sang-sik, the Vietnamese squad will face qualifiers Timor-Leste in their opening Group A match held in Chonburi. • The tournament features a competitive field including teams from Cambodia, Singapore, and Indonesia, marking a significant regional football event.