Escaped slaves on St. Croix hid their settlements so well, they still haven’t been found – archaeologists using new mapping technology are on the hunt
“For a long time now, a large number of [escaped slaves] have established themselves on…
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New Chair to be appointed to the SIA in 2026
Heather Baily, the Chair of the Security Industry Authority has today announced that she will…
Moldova National Day – United States Department of State
On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Moldova on…
What makes Lake Iro in Chad so special? It’s not just a viral sunglint photo
Lake Iro in Chad was in the news in early August 2025 after a picture…
Australia faces a home insurance reckoning – and we can learn from California’s bold move
Climate change is making home insurance costlier and, for some, harder to secure. According to…
New age-gating laws aimed at making the internet safer actually threaten free speech
The United Kingdom recently launched a broad system of age verification that requires any platforms…
The United Kingdom remains deeply concerned about the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The United Kingdom remains deeply concerned about the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines and…
For the first time, scientists observed the ‘hidden swirls’ that affect the flow of sand, rocks and snow
What looks like ordinary sand, rocks or snow flowing in one direction can actually hide…
Droughts don’t just dry up water — they drain livelihoods and weaken local economies
Unlike hurricanes and floods, which arrive suddenly and tend to dominate headlines with dramatic images…
Firefighting in the EU: 390 600 professionals in 2024 – News articles
In 2024, the EU countries combined had 390 600 professional firefighters, representing 0.19% of the…