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With the zoo closed to the public as Singapore battles a worsening virus outbreak, its African penguins are revelling in the chance to do some exploring
World
20.08.2024
For Singapore penguins, shuttered zoo is flippin' fun
A Japanese aquarium has appealed for people to video-chat with its eels, who are forgetting about humans during the coronavirus lockdown
World
20.08.2024
Forget me not: Japan aquarium seeks video-chats for eels
Biotech firms are ramping up production of test kits with demand growing despite lingering questions over their accuracy
World
20.08.2024
In schools and offices, China steps up virus tests
The Vernadsky research base on on Galindez Island, Antarctica, where Yuriy Otruba and his team will spend the next year
World
20.08.2024
Ukraine scientists navigate lockdown to reach Antarctica
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Output cuts of 10 million barrels a day agreed by OPEC and other top producers will start Friday, though some countries had already started earlier this week
World 20.08.2024
Crude extends rally as output cuts begin
A controversial Hungarian government order forced hospitals to free up beds for potential COVID-19 patients
World 20.08.2024
Hungary hospital evacuations spell misery for families
Brazilian muralist Kobra's most recent work "Coexistence" represents five children from five of the world's major religions
World 20.08.2024
Muralist Kobra finds inspiration in confinement
South Korean nurses wearing protective gear pose as they start their shift to care for patients infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus at a hospital in Daegu -- the country reported zero new infections for the first time
World 20.08.2024
Trump says evidence ties China lab to virus, threatens tariffs
Tony Allen worked with Fela for 15 years
World 20.08.2024
Legendary drummer and afrobeat co-founder Tony Allen dies
Bolivia registered 15,354 forest fires (similar to the one pictured in August 2019) in the first four months of 2019 -- a 35 percent increase on the same period the year before, the Friends of Nature Foundation (FAN) said
World 20.08.2024
Bolivia NGO warns of increase in forest fires
Already struggling with widespread insecurity and jihadist violence, experts worry Mali is uniquely vulnerable to the coronavirus pandemic
World 20.08.2024
IMF approves emergency virus loans for Mali, Ethiopia
Pro-democracy supporters gather at a shopping mall during a lunchtime rally in Hong Kong on April 29
World 20.08.2024
Hong Kong braces for Labour Day democracy protests despite virus
Apple reported lower profits but higher revenues as the pandemic impact the iPhone maker
World 20.08.2024
Apple profit slips as revenue edges higher in pandemic
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