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Miami Herald
5 hours ago
- Science
- Miami Herald
Toxic predator is first-of-its-kind catch and four more creature encounters
The summaries below were drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All linked stories were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists. Unique creatures, odd animals and new species are being discovered across the planet. Some are found lurking in remote corners of the world, while others have been hiding right under our noses. Learn more about some recent rare animal encounters from around the world: 10-foot-long predator — with toxic flesh — is first-of-its-kind catch off Mexico Off the coast of Veracruz, Mexico, fishermen caught a bluntnose sixgill shark, marking the first confirmed catch of this species in Mexican waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. This nearly 10-foot-long shark, known for its 'robust body' and toxic flesh, was reeled in during a fishing expedition. The shark's presence confirms its distribution in the southwest region of the Gulf. | Published June 10 | Read More | Rangers open trap in Australia — and find 'unexpected' creature inside. See it In western Australia, wildlife rangers set traps to catch red-tailed phascogales but ended up capturing hopping mice instead, revealing unexpected behavior. These ground-dwelling rodents were found climbing trees to access bait, likely due to resource limitations during a severe drought. | Published June 12 | Read More | Black-tongued predator caught by hunter in Iraq. It's a first-of-its-kind record In the mountains of eastern Iraq, a hunter captured a Persian horned viper, marking the first documented confirmation of this venomous species in Iraq. The snake, known for its 'spade-shaped' head and black tongue, was previously only confirmed in neighboring Iran. This finding extends the geographic range of the Persian horned viper. | Published June 12 | Read More | 'Shadow caught on camera' ends creature's 500-year-long absence from Portugal Trail cameras in Portugal captured footage of a beaver, marking the species' return after a 500-year absence. Conservationists have been working to rehabilitate beaver populations, and this sighting is a significant step in the aquatic rewilding of Portugal's rivers. The beaver's return is seen as a symbol of hope and environmental recovery. | Published June 13 | Read More | Large creature caught on trail camera scavenging in Poland woods. See rare sight In Poland's Owl Mountains, a trail camera captured a Eurasian griffon vulture, a rare sighting for the area. This large scavenger, known for its impressive wingspan, was later spotted at a waste disposal facility, attracting crowds of curious watchers. The vulture's appearance in Poland is considered a 'sensation' by wildlife officials. | Published June 16 | Read More |
Daily Express
11 hours ago
- General
- Daily Express
Argus Residence: Celebrating the memories of a former Eurasian ‘enclave' in George Town
Published on: Friday, June 20, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jun 20, 2025 By: Opalyn Mok, Malay Mail Text Size: The Argus Residence by GTHH is now open for booking. — Picture by Opalyn Mok GEORGE TOWN: Every evening along a short narrow lane, just behind the Assumption Church in George Town, shrieks of laughter would fill the air as children ran and played. It was a time before there were many cars on the roads and that narrow lane was a playground for the children living in the row of five terraced houses. Advertisement 'It was like a dead end because the road leads to a narrow back lane so cars didn't come in,' said Stan De Souza. The 86-year-old was one of the children who used to run and play along Argus Lane back when Eurasian families lived in that row of houses. That was between the 1930s to the early 2010s, a period of over 70 years. The five terrace houses, built in 1928 and owned by the Church of the Assumption, were rented to the Eurasian families. Advertisement 'We were like one big family where everyone knew everyone who lived there,' De Souza said. Among those who lived there were the De Souza, Scully, Newman and Cutter families. De Souza, who lived in the first house of the row, said his parents lived there from the 1940s. 'We went through World War II here, watched the bombs drop, hid in our homes,' he said. He remembered going to school at the nearby St Xavier's Institution before it was bombed during the war. 'After that, school was in a small attap house next to Convent Light Street,' he said. He reminisced about going back to study in a newly built St Xavier's Institution when he was in Form Four. 'I came back in January this year, wondering what happened to my childhood home when I met the George Town Heritage Hotels (GTHH) people who were restoring the buildings,' he said. GTHH has leased the row of houses from the church and restoration started last year. Today, Argus Residence is an extension of Seven Terraces Hotel — also a part of GTHH — and they are connected by a back lane. Each of the houses is named after each Eurasian family who lived there; Dragone, Cutter, Newman, Scully and De Souza. According to De Souza, Dragone was his mother's maiden name. 'My mother was Sybil Dragone and she was a teacher at Convent Light Street,' he said. 'I hope to book a weekend in this house one day and bring my siblings and our families to relive our memories growing up here,' he said. The last of the Eurasian residents living there was Ann Cutter who died a few years ago. Her niece, Corinne Cutter, who used to live in one of the houses too, remembered the strong sense of community among those who lived there. 'We used to gather outside and sing Christmas songs during Christmas,' she said. GTHH unveiled the Argus Residence yesterday and invited some of the former residents to visit the newly restored buildings GTHH founder Chris Ong said the residences are decorated in an eclectic Edwardian mid-century style; a mix of modern furnishings and Ong's unique creations. 'We are honoured that the church approached us to restore these buildings,' he said. He said GTHH hoped to also collect stories from the Eurasian community who used to live in these houses. 'We want to honour the memories of those who lived here and tell their stories too,' he said.
Hindustan Times
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Listicle: 10 animal actors who almost stole the show with their roles
Dogpool, Deadpool and Wolverine. Before being cast, mixed-breed pug Peggy was famously 'Britain's ugliest dog'. Her off-beat looks landed her the part. Peggy started out shy, but adjusted quickly to life on set, revelling in the attention she was getting. We love a diva in the making. And that meet-cute when she and Deadpool see each other for the first time? Pure cinema. Eli, Killers of the Flower Moon. Martin Scorsese's film, based on a series of murders within a wealthy Native American tribe, had an A-list star cast. But even they agreed that Elisheva, or Eli, was the main character. The Eurasian eagle owl beat five others to the part. She was such a natural, she improvised the scene in which she flies directly into the camera. It gave everyone on set the chills. Snoop, Anatomy of a Fall. Messi, the French Border Collie, trained for two months for the role of Snoop. He had to learn to loosen his limbs, act lethargic, and let his tongue loll out to appear poisoned, which he did to perfection. Everyone on set teared up at the scene, says director Justine Triet. Such a good boi. Frodo, The Quiet Place: Day One. The chonky black-and-white kitty almost seems out of place in the horror movie. He looks almost bored by the apocalypse. But he's the one we're most terrified for. Two cat actors, Schnitzel and Nico (both social media influencers) took turns to play Frodo. At first, Lupita Nyong'o, who played Sam, was so terrified of them, she asked the director to use dogs. Now she has a kitty of her own. Perfect. Handsome, Maine Pyar Kiya. That snowy dove from the song Kabutar Ja, Ja, Ja holds half the love story together. Bhagyashree, who played love-struck Suman, developed a bond with the bird, who kept returning to her side instead of flying to Salman to deliver the letters. Handsome even made a savage comeback in the climax, taking out the villain. A true wingman. Cheddar, Brooklyn Nine-Nine. The Pembroke Welsh corgi has won a Halloween Heist, wears booties in the snow, and once chewed Kevin's turtlenecks, turning them into regular necks. He's been played by several dogs over the series. As a fan phrased it, 'Every scene with Cheddar is a good scene'. Raymond Holt's entire personality was being Cheddar's owner. As it should be. Cat, Breakfast at Tiffany's. We had to include the classic. The floofy orange tabby, Audrey Hepburn's pet, was simply named Cat in the film. IRL, he was Orangey, and already had a decade of acting experience when he got cast. You know what that means. Orangey was a total diva, leaping out of character when the scenes ended, hiding on set to escape work. In his defense, he was thrown out of a cab in the rain in one scene. Couldn't they have used a plushie or something? Steven Seagull, The Shallows. First of all, 14/10 for the name. His real name is Sully, he outshone Blake Lively in this movie and was called the breakout movie star of the summer in 2016. The role involved accompanying Lively as she fights off sharks, marooned on a tiny rock. Director Jaume Collet-Serra called him the 'Marlon Brando of seagulls' because he knew when the camera stopped filming. What a cool guy. Dexter, Night At The Museum. Crystal, a tufted capuchin monkey, has a resume that outshines most stars. She's been in George of the Jungle, Malcolm in The Middle, Garfield: The Movie, The Big Bang Theory, and made her Bollywood debut in Total Dhamaal. But as Dexter in the Night At The Museum movies, she's at her best: Chaotic and distracting. She even slaps Ben Stiller, who's joked about how he dislikes working with her. Toto, The Wizard of Oz. Terry was cast in the 1939 film after the director turned down hundreds of dogs. The Cairn Terrier was a fighter. She already knew how to chase people on command, catch apples. And she hit it off immediately with Judy Garland, the most important test. Ultimately, Toto was the one who exposed who the Wizard really was. She became so famous after the film released that her owners kept the name Toto. From HT Brunch, June 21, 2025 Follow us on
See - Sada Elbalad
2 days ago
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
BRICS+ Information and Cultural Media Centre Marks Anniversary of Association's Creation
Rana Atef The All-Russian State Library for Foreign Literature named after M. I. Rudomino, in cooperation with TV BRICS and in partnership with the Russian National Public Library for Science and Technology, held the first-ever BRICS Day, according to "BRICS TV". The event was timed to coincide with the anniversary of the inaugural BRICS summit, which took place on 16 June 2009 in Yekaterinburg. A roundtable discussion titled "BRICS Dialogue: Multilateral Cooperation as the Basis for a Multipolar World" was held at the BRICS+ Information and Cultural Media Centre. The event was opened by Sergey Ryabkov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation and Russia's BRICS Sherpa. In an exclusive commentary for TV BRICS, he noted that one of the key tasks at the current stage is the integration of new members and partners into the group's existing cooperation mechanisms. According to Ryabkov, the role of BRICS as a centre of global gravity will only continue to grow. 'We are very pleased that Arab nations have joined BRICS in recent times and that African representation has expanded. We are seeing a strong Eurasian component within BRICS. Latin America – particularly during Brazil's presidency – is asserting itself actively, especially through the highly modern agenda proposed by the Brazilians. We support them and are confident the summit in Rio de Janeiro will deliver positive outcomes' The list of speakers also included representatives from the Aleksander Gorchakov Public Diplomacy Fund, the Institute of Asian and African Studies at Lomonosov Moscow State University, the State Museum of the History of Russian Literature named after V. I. Dal, the Russian Institute of Theatre Arts – GITIS, and a number of other institutions. During the media-focused session, Janna Tolstikova, CEO of TV BRICS, emphasised the importance of the BRICS+ Information and Cultural Media Centre, describing it as a platform for shaping the humanitarian agenda of the association. Marina Zakharenko, Director General of the All-Russian State Library for Foreign Literature named after M. I. Rudomino, told TV BRICS that the library provides extensive opportunities for hosting various events and implementing projects related to the cultures of BRICS countries – BRICS Day being a clear example of this. Evgeny Kapoguzov, Head of the Research and Training Laboratory for the Study of BRICS Economies at Moscow State University, stated that such meetings enable experts to exchange ideas, refine their academic perspectives, and identify common ground. He also highlighted the role of such platforms in promoting BRICS topics among academic and youth audiences. 'It provides a basis for dialogue, for identifying closer points of cooperation – in exchange programmes, educational initiatives, and partnerships between BRICS+ libraries,' the expert noted. The final part was a vibrant cultural program. In the atrium, the "Foreigners" presented music, poems, and dances of the BRICS countries. The BRICS+ Information and Cultural Media Centre was established in October 2024 by the Library for Foreign Literature in partnership with TV BRICS. Its work is aimed at developing and strengthening humanitarian cooperation, and promoting culture, science, and education across countries. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean News 3 Killed in Shooting Attack in Thailand
News18
2 days ago
- News18
Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki Volcano Erupts. Is Your Country On Danger List?
Last Updated: Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted on June 17, spewing ash up to 10 km into the sky. The Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano in south-central Indonesia has erupted, sending massive plumes of hot ash into the sky and putting nearby areas on high alert. According to the Indonesian Geological Agency, the volcano released thick grey clouds stretching up to 10,000 meters high on Tuesday afternoon, visible from cities located 90 to 150 km away. While there have been no immediate reports of damage or casualties, authorities have warned residents to remain cautious, as heavy rainfall could trigger lava flows in nearby rivers. This comes months after another eruption at Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in November last year that killed nine people and injured dozens. Lewotobi Laki-Laki is one of Indonesia's 127 active volcanoes. The country is highly prone to volcanic eruptions and earthquakes due to its location along the Pacific Ring of Fire, a seismically active zone where multiple tectonic plates meet. Countries With Active Volcanoes Indonesia has the highest concentration of active volcanoes in the world, with around 130 believed to be currently active. Situated along the Pacific Ring of Fire, the region frequently experiences earthquakes and volcanic eruptions due to the constant movement and collision of tectonic plates. Some of the most active and well-known volcanoes include Mount Merapi, Mount Sinabung, and Mount Krakatoa. Japan: With about 111 active volcanoes, Japan ranks second in the world after Indonesia. Sitting on a complex tectonic convergence, the country often faces frequent eruptions and earthquakes, with some notable ones witnessed at Mount Fuji, Mount Sakurajima, and Mount Aso. United States: The United States also has massive volcanic activity that takes place across Alaska. Hawaii and the Pacific Northwest. Among its 169 active volcanoes, some of the notable ones are Kilauea and Mauna Loa in Hawaii and Mount St. Helens in Washington. While Alaska alone hosts over 130 active volcanoes, Hawaii is home to Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes. Russia: Russia has around 120 active volcanoes, mainly concentrated in the Kuril Islands and Kamchatka Peninsula, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its breathtaking volcanic landscapes. It is a large hotspot area because of its location around the Ring of Fire, where its tectonic plates have been known to be beneath the North American as well as Eurasian plates. Chile: Lying along the Andes where the Nazca Plate subducts beneath the South American Plate, Chile is known for its 90 active volcanoes, including Mount Villarrica, Mount Llaima, and Mount Calbuco. The volcanic activities help to shape the country's fertile valleys and scenic landscapes. It is also the volcanic rocks in Chile that are of geological importance. How Dangerous Are Indonesian Volcanoes? According to Indonesia's island chain was formed through volcanic activity caused by one of Earth's tectonic plates sliding beneath another, a process known as subduction. While magma composition can vary based on the Earth's mantle at different locations, the mechanism in Indonesia consistently produces powerful volcanic eruptions. The characteristics of Indonesian volcanoes are quite unique in terms of their formation process, eruption and impact. They are not only always explosive but also have a long period. It can be seen in the activity of Semeru, which erupts almost every day. According to the Emergency Events Database (EMDAT), volcanic eruptions rank as the third most frequent natural disaster in Indonesia, following floods and earthquakes. They also account for the second-highest number of casualties among natural disasters in the country.
