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The Guardian - World News

2026-04-09 05:00:28 (1 day ago)

Mass drowning of chicks puts emperor penguins at risk of extinction

Record low levels of Antarctic sea ice is having grim consequences for penguins yet to grow waterproof feathers

The mass drowning of emperor penguin chicks as sea ice is melted by the climate crisis has led the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to declare the species officially in danger of extinction.

Emperor penguins rely on “fast” ice – sea ice that is firmly attached to the coast – for nine months of the year. It is where their fluffy chicks are hatched and grow until they have their waterproof feathers. Adults moult every year and also need a safe haven while their swimming feathers regrow.

The Guardian - World News

2026-04-09 05:00:28 (1 day ago)

From fat transplants to LED mittens: how the fear of ‘old lady hands’ mobilised the beauty industry

After decades of focusing on faces, manufacturers, beauticians and surgeons are offering us younger-looking hands. Is this more about money or scientific progress?

I lay my hands on the table, palms down, for inspection. I’m in the consulting room of the president of the British College of Aesthetic Medicine (BCAM) in London. Like most people, I use my hands a lot. I type for hours a day. I go bouldering, which means I have a lot of calluses. I cook, clean, cup my chin while staring out the window. What I’ve never done is to look at my hands as objects of interest in their own right. They’re an afterthought. The means to an end. But now that Dr Sophie Shotter has picked them up in hers and is weighing my flesh and pushing at the skin with her thumbs to see how it moves, I can see faint ripples of diamonds, the texture of crepe paper.

“Your facial skin is very clear, very smooth. When we look at your hands, you’ve got a bit more of that laxity going on,” Shotter says. “You don’t have pigmentation. You’re not covered in sunspots. But the veins and tendons testify to a loss of volume. The extreme end of that is one day we get what people describe as ‘old lady hands’ – significant volume loss with skin fragility overlying it.”

The Guardian - World News

2026-04-09 05:00:27 (1 day ago)

World Press Photo 2026 winners – in pictures

Striking stories of the human impact from global events including the climate crisis, US aid cuts and drone wars. The World Press photo of the year and two finalists will be announced on 23 April

Fox News - Top Stories

2026-04-09 05:00:21 (1 day ago)

SEN RICK SCOTT: The lesson of Artemis? Purge woke politics and let NASA do its job

After Artemis II circles the moon, a Florida senator calls on Congress to pass the Dismantle DEI Act and protect NASA from politicized mandates.

South China Morning Post - World News

2026-04-09 05:00:17 (1 day ago)

China’s energy storage tech exports: a buffer against the Iran war oil shock?

China’s exports of energy storage equipment are expected to keep rising as the US-Israeli war in Iran renews global calls for energy independence, industry insiders and analysts said. The total export value of Chinese inverters – key components in energy storage systems – jumped 57 per cent year on year to US$1.66 billion for the first two months of 2026, Chinese customs data showed. Inverters convert electricity generated from batteries and solar panels into usable power for homes, businesses...

Fox News - Top Stories

2026-04-09 05:00:12 (1 day ago)

VA Dem rejects ‘power grab’ claims on Spanberger redistricting as GOP warns 10–1 map would split rural vote

A Virginia Democrat rejects power grab claims over Gov. Spanberger's redistricting push as Republicans warn the proposed 10-1 map splits rural voters.

Washington Post - World News

2026-04-09 05:00:08 (1 day ago)

After Trump pauses war, Iranians fly flags of victory, not surrender

Amid fierce disagreements, the dramatic, last-minute decision to halt attacks seems less like an exit ramp than a rest stop for all sides.

Al Jazeera - Top Stories

2026-04-09 04:57:27 (1 day ago)

Ukraine’s veterans’ theatre turns war wounds into catharsis

Wounded soldiers, wives and widows workshop ideas and stage plays in Kyiv, bringing the audience to tears.

France 24 - World News

2026-04-09 04:55:40 (1 day ago)

On Truth Social, die-hard MAGA supporters start to turn on Trump

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, April 10: We bring you world reactions after the US and Iran signed a fragile two-week ceasefire. Many papers condemn Donald Trump's claims of victory and highlight how once-fervent MAGA supporters are now openly criticising him on Truth Social. Also: a French magazine officialises far-right leader Jordan Bardella's rumoured relationship with an Italian socialite.

CBC News - World News

2026-04-09 04:55:24 (1 day ago)

Trump warns of major war escalation if Iran peace process fails

U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to retain military assets in the Middle East until a peace deal with Iran is reached and warned of a major escalation in fighting if it failed to comply, as oil prices rose on concerns over supply and restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Al Jazeera - Top Stories

2026-04-09 04:53:59 (1 day ago)

Record animal sacrifice attempts at Al-Aqsa prompt status quo fears

Record attempts by Israeli settlers to smuggle sacrifices into Al-Aqsa Mosque mark unprecedented escalation since 1967.

ABC News - International News

2026-04-09 04:52:20 (1 day ago)

Peruvians choosing a president from 35-candidate pool in Sunday's election

Peru's next president will be chosen from a pool of 35 candidates that includes a former minister, a comedian and a political dynasty heiress