Government Staffing Cuts Have Fueled an Ant-Smuggling Boom
These sellers do brisk business online. On mainstream platforms like Ebay, they often upcharge novice antkeepers, the same trafficker tells WIRED; more sophisticated hobbyists buy and sell on private Discord…
Pulp and paper giant APP moves closer to regaining FSC stamp despite pending review
The Forest Stewardship Council has allowed Asia Pulp & Paper — “one of the world’s most destructive forestry companies” — to resume its remedy process toward regaining certification it…
More councils in England plan to challenge asylum hotels after Essex ruling | Immigration and asylum
Councils across England are weighing up their own legal challenges after a high court ruling blocked people seeking asylum from being housed in an Essex hotel. The Conservative-run Broxbourne council…
Israel approves plan to conquer Gaza City, calls up reservists
“WHITE GOLD” The latest truce proposal came as Netanyahu faces increasing pressure at home and abroad. Over the past week, Israel has stepped up its air strikes and ground operations…
Heavy rain paralyses life in India’s financial capital
Nikita Yadav BBC News, Delhi Hindustan Times via Getty Images Parts of the city are under knee-deep water Heavy rainfall in India’s financial capital Mumbai has disrupted the lives of…
Kneecap rapper appears in court on terror charge
Julian O’Neill Crime and justice correspondent, BBC News NI Kneecap rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh arrives in court A member of rap group Kneecap is appearing in court in London…
Israel defence minister approves plan to conquer Gaza City, call up 60,000 reservists
Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz has approved the military’s plan to conquer Gaza City and authorised the call-up of around 60,000 reservists, his ministry has confirmed. When contacted by AFP,…
Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answer and Help for Aug. 20 #535
Looking for the most recent Strands answer? Click here for our daily Strands hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle,…
What to know about talks on Israel-Hamas ceasefire
CAIRO (AP) — Hamas says it has accepted a proposal from Arab mediators for a ceasefire in the 22-month war sparked by its Oct. 7, 2023, attack into Israel. Israel…
Air fares and food prices push rate up to 3.8% in July
Karen Hoggan Business reporter, BBC News Getty Images Prices in the UK rose by 3.8% in the year to July, driven mainly by a jump in the price of air…