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New Zealand’s kākāpō population rises from 51 birds in 1995 to 325 in 2026

world news
Published on Oct 15, 2026 04:33 IST
New Zealand’s critically endangered kākāpō population has grown to 325 birds, including 90 chicks from the 2026 breeding season. Predator-free island refuges, nest monitoring and managed breeding have driven the recovery, but low genetic diversity and ongoing habitat and predator-control needs remain challenges.

H-1B spouses get limited court relief as US government moves ahead with work permit rule

H-1B spouses get court relief over US work permit renewals.
us news
Published on Oct 15, 2026 04:26 IST

Katie Zacharia’s legal credentials under scrutiny after report claims she did not pass bar exam

Katie Zacharia faces questions over describing herself as a lawyer and general counsel after reports of her improperly holding herself out as licensed to practice law. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
us news
Updated on Oct 15, 2026 04:31 IST

White House honors late Charlie Kirk on 33rd birthday, calls him ‘Christian martyr’

A memorial display for slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk outside the Turning Point Action Burke Family Victory Center in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S., September 13, 2026, after a newly installed memorial statue of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk was vandalized overnight in Phoenix on Sunday, according to the organization that he founded. (Damon Jung/Handout via REUTERS)
us news
Published on Oct 15, 2026 04:05 IST

In the 1900s, goats damaged Española Island as giant tortoises fell to 15; today, 2,300 roam again

Conservation efforts restored Española’s giant tortoise population to more than 2,300 animals. Research shows released tortoises survived and reproduced, yet dense woody growth and limited prickly pear cactus could prevent them from expanding into more of their island habitat.
world news
Published on Oct 15, 2026 04:00 IST

US coach who recorded young gymnasts undressing is sentenced to 90 years in prison

US coach who recorded young gymnasts undressing is sentenced to 90 years in prison. (Representational photo)
us news
Published on Oct 15, 2026 03:43 IST

How old would Charlie Kirk be today? Trump wishes late conservative activist on his birthday

Donald Trump wishes late Charlie Kirk on his birthday
us news
Updated on Oct 15, 2026 03:53 IST

Jaishankar calls for 'urgent' reform of multilateralism, cites India-UAE partnership

Jaishankar calls for 'urgent' reform of multilateralism, cites India-UAE partnership
world news
Published on Oct 15, 2026 03:36 IST

In 1903, rabbits threatened Laysan ducks; in 2026, Midway counted a record 1,239

A record 1,239 adult Laysan ducks were counted at Midway Atoll in 2026, about 400 more than any previous annual total. The increase marks a major recovery at the refuge, but the endangered species remains vulnerable to habitat loss, rising seas, flooding and environmental disasters.
us news
Published on Oct 15, 2026 03:30 IST

In 2013, Leonardo DiCaprio backed Nepal's tigers with $3 million; wild numbers rose from 198 to 355

Leonardo DiCaprio has backed tiger conservation through WWF since 2010.
world news
Published on Oct 15, 2026 03:09 IST

‘White supremacist’ teen arrested for plotting to attack Hindu temple in US

Investigators suspect Alexandros Paporakis planned to attack the largest Hindu temple in Aurora.
world news
Published on Oct 15, 2026 02:56 IST

Mauritius extends curfew for two more nights after riots, looting; schools to remain shut this week

Prime Minister of Mauritius Navin Ramgoolam.
world news
Published on Oct 15, 2026 02:42 IST

Marco Rubio sends an ethics warning to State Department staff after Kimberly Guilfoyle’s ouster

Marco Rubio reminded employees to follow federal ethics rules a day after Donald Trump removed former Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle.
us news
Published on Oct 15, 2026 02:42 IST

In 2006, Matt Damon began a water project; two decades later, it helped more than 92 million people

Matt Damon launched the H2O Africa Foundation in 2006, the first step toward Water.org.
us news
Published on Oct 15, 2026 02:30 IST

OpenAI engineer held over hidden recording device had booked one-way ticket to Saudi

A man described as Abdulrahman Alfozan, a Saudi national employed as an OpenAI engineer, looks behind a television where a recording device had been placed at a conference room in OpenAI offices, in a still image from surveillance video included in a charging document after US federal agents the man and charged him with installing a hidden audio recording device, in San Francisco, California, US, October 5, 2026.
world news
Updated on Oct 15, 2026 02:10 IST

Abu Dhabi royal found passed out on London street with toddler admits child neglect

Members of the public informed the police after they found the toddler barefoot. (Representational image).
trending
Updated on Oct 15, 2026 02:08 IST

In 2018, Elon Musk donated $480,350 to Flint schools; in 2022, students could drink from fountains

A donation from Elon Musk helped bring filtered fountains to Flint schools.
us news
Published on Oct 15, 2026 02:01 IST

In 1988, a farmer walked away from his land; decades later, it is a haven for rare birds and bats

Decades after the farming stopped, the land is thick with hawthorn, blackthorn, and young woodland.
world news
Published on Oct 15, 2026 01:30 IST

Keion White update: 4 arrested for San Francisco 49ers star's February shooting

Authorities arrested four suspects in California and Georgia months after San Francisco 49ers defensive end Keion White was shot in the ankle. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
us news
Published on Oct 15, 2026 01:26 IST

‘Happy ending’: Missing dog Luna found in Yellowstone wilderness after month of search efforts

Missing dog Luna found in Yellowstone wilderness after month of massive search efforts
us news
Published on Oct 15, 2026 01:06 IST

White House sued over Jared Kushner’s diplomatic role in Trump administration

A government watchdog has sued over Jared Kushner’s diplomatic role, alleging constitutional and ethics violations. The White House and his lawyer deny wrongdoing. (Photo by Genya Savilov / AFP)
us news
Published on Oct 15, 2026 24:57 IST

Who was Thomas Donnelly? University of Cincinnati student found dead after tragic hiking accident

University of Cincinnati, 21, student found dead after tragic hiking accident in West Virginia
us news
Published on Oct 15, 2026 24:38 IST

'Leakers should be shot': Trump rails against critical Iran war coverage in midterms campaign rally

In April, Donald Trump threatened to jail reporters.
us news
Published on Oct 15, 2026 24:36 IST

In 2020, Jeff Bezos pledged $10 billion for climate; his fund now backs Pacific Ocean protection

Jeff Bezos' Earth Fund pledged $10 billion for climate action, with over $25 million invested in protecting the Pacific Ocean.
us news
Published on Oct 15, 2026 24:32 IST

Canada planted spruce on rare prairie land; 19 years after removal, it still hasn't recovered

A study indicates that simply removing trees from prairie land in Manitoba does not ensure ecological recovery.
world news
Published on Oct 15, 2026 24:01 IST

Anthropic to update Claude AI with US election information ahead of midterms

Anthropic will add official voting information and election results to Claude ahead of November midterms, using data from nonprofit Democracy Works. Photographer: Suhaimi Abdullah/Bloomberg
us news
Published on Oct 14, 2026 23:52 IST

US teen accused of plotting mass shooting at Hindu place of worship in Illinois

Alexandros Paporakis was arrested and charged over an alleged plan to carry out a mass shooting. Image for representational purposes.
us news
Updated on Oct 15, 2026 02:37 IST

H-1B alert: USCIS proposal to bring more scrutiny and delays to visa renewals

The Department of Homeland Security is considering ending deference to prior approvals for employment visa extensions, requiring USCIS to reassess each petition.
us news
Updated on Oct 14, 2026 23:29 IST

FBI denies Kash Patel went on reported Russia trip, amid Ukraine accusations of helping Putin

FBI Director Kash Patel refuted a media report that he had traveled to Russia.
us news
Published on Oct 14, 2026 23:04 IST

Navy Yard shooting update: First details on suspect; scary visuals emerge from Washington DC

Footage shared on X after the incident showed police securing the scene.(Representative Image)
us news
Updated on Oct 14, 2026 23:12 IST
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