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Nations update nature plan, funding lags

Saturday, 31 October 2026

In Yerevan, Armenia, delegates from nearly 200 countries met for almost two weeks and, early on Saturday, approved key parts of a plan to get the 2022 Global Biodiversity…

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Drones to speed defibrillator delivery

Saturday, 26 September 2026

Drones could cut the time to get defibrillators to people in cardiac arrest outside hospital, researchers say. The British Heart Foundation reports over 30,000 such UK cases each…

Qantas to launch non-stop Sydney–New York flights

Wednesday, 23 September 2026

Qantas says travellers will be able to fly non-stop between Sydney and New York in about 18 hours from mid-2028. The route is part of Project Sunrise and follows direct Sydney to…

Wild dogs complete 2,485-mile Zambia trek

Monday, 14 September 2026

Three African wild dog brothers have completed a record dispersal across Zambia, travelling 2,485 miles (4,000km) while searching for a mate. The dogs zigzagged between wildlife…

Food delivery riders call on platforms to open up AI ‘black box’ they say has cut pay

Sunday, 6 September 2026

Food delivery riders in Edinburgh say their pay has fallen as Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat increase automation. They want platforms to open the AI “black box” so riders can…