World Europe is racing to eradicate a crayfish that can reproduce without mating; in the Czech Republic, two newly detected populations are being targeted before they spread August 15, 2026 contact.newslyindia@gmail.com Conservationists in Europe are racing to stop the next invasive species before it spreads European conservationists have started targeted eradication efforts against newly discovered populations of self-cloning marbled crayfish in…
World Berlin Volksbuhne swimming pool’s ‘Black people only’ event faces backlash, gets cancelled over security concerns amid racism and inclusion debate August 15, 2026 contact.newslyindia@gmail.com Berlin swimming pool cancels ‘Black communities only’ event over security concerns after backlash (Photo: AFP) A temporary public swimming pool outside Berlin’s historic Volksbuhne theatre has cancelled a planned event…
World France’s top court blocks under-15 social media ban, cites constitutional concerns August 14, 2026 contact.newslyindia@gmail.com The court said the law did not provide sufficient safeguards for users’ privacy while disproportionately restricting freedom of expression. France’s top court on Friday blocked the law that would have…
World Romanian couple jailed in UK for 17 years over fatal honeytrap scheme August 14, 2026 contact.newslyindia@gmail.com Romanian couple Madalin Dumitru and Adina Mihai jailed for 17 years. A Romanian couple who drugged men with a powerful sedative before stealing from them have each been jailed for…
World In 2017, conservationists began moving young ospreys from Scotland to Dorset; five years later they bred in southern England for the first time since 1847 August 14, 2026 contact.newslyindia@gmail.com Dorset Osprey. Credit: Birds of Poole Harbour In 2017, conservationists began moving young ospreys from Scotland to Dorset. Five years later, the birds bred in southern England for the first…
World Male redback spiders somersault directly towards a female’s fangs during mating; scientists found the bizarre behaviour may come from surprisingly simple genetics August 14, 2026 contact.newslyindia@gmail.com Breeding scheme to produce backcross males and (b) possible inheritance patterns of self-sacrificial mating traits. Credit: Biology Letters (2026) Male Australian redback spiders perform an acrobatic somersault during mating that…
World Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei strips daughter-in-law Pengiran Raabi’atul Adawiyyah of royal title over ‘unbecoming’ conduct; no divorce yet announced from Prince Abdul Malik August 14, 2026 contact.newslyindia@gmail.com Brunei’s Sultan revokes daughter-in-law’s royal title over ‘unbecoming’ conduct. Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei has stripped his daughter-in-law, Pengiran Raabi’atul Adawiyyah, of her royal title, with the country’s Office of…
World Second train derails in Southeast England within 24 hours; no injuries reported August 14, 2026 contact.newslyindia@gmail.com Second train derailed in UK, no injuries reported/Image: X A second train has derailed in southeast England in less than 24 hours, with rear carriages coming off the tracks near…
World An unthinkable crime shatters an Indian family in US— and raises questions about AI August 14, 2026 contact.newslyindia@gmail.com Indian-origin teenager charged with double murder of mother, brother in Massachusetts. TOI Corrrespondent from Washington: Before police found his mother and younger brother dead inside their quiet suburban home in…
World UK govt temporarily bans sale of disposable barbecues amid rising wildfire risk August 14, 2026 contact.newslyindia@gmail.com UK temporarily bans sales of disposable BBQs. The sale of disposable barbecues has been temporarily banned across Great Britain as hot, dry conditions fuel wildfires and authorities warn they pose…
