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Australia's snake season is here. Here's what to do — and what not to do — if you see one (opens the original)
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Springtime doesn't just bring a shift in weather and more sunshine; it also marks the start of snake season. Australia is home to more than 170 land and sea snake varieties, including around 100 venomous species and 12 that are likely to inflict a wound that can be fatal. In 2024-25, more than 2,100 Australians presented to hospital due to a snake bite, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. But the Wildlife Information Rescue and Education Service (WIRES) says snakes gener
Questions were mounting at the border. Then they found a tunnel (opens the original)
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Latvia's border guard has accused Belarusian authorities of partial responsibility for a recently discovered migrant tunnel beneath a border fence between the two nations. The tunnel was uncovered by Latvian authorities in early August. Latvia faces an increasing number of migrants trying to cross the border from Belarus, further straining relations between the two countries. Latvia shares a 173km border with Belarus. Latvia is a member of the European Union. Belarus, an independent nation with
'Significant escalation': Mass mortality events leave over 1,000 birds dead in South Australia (opens the original)
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Authorities in South Australia have identified three mass mortality bird events. The events involve more than 1,000 crested terns, which authorities "presumed" died of the H5N1 bird flu. The deaths, detected on Wednesday, occurred on remote islands including Troubridge Island, as well as North Page and South Page close to Kangaroo Island. State government surveillance teams discovered the dead birds, and are considered a "significant escalation" of bird flu cases in the state, South Australian P
Australia's next total solar eclipse is coming. Here's when and where to see it (opens the original)
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As millions turned out to see the total solar eclipse over Europe, some Australians may be wondering when it will be our turn to enjoy such a spectacle. If you're among them, there's some good news: Australia's next total solar eclipse is on the horizon, and it will bring a rare celestial spectacle to parts of the country. A total solar eclipse is when the moon's orbit passes between the Earth and the sun. For a few moments, the three planetary bodies align. The moon almost perfectly blocks the
Nauru has become Naoero, the latest nation to join a growing cultural trend (opens the original)
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The Pacific island nation of Nauru has officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, reverting to its traditional designation in a move it said was intended to strengthen national identity and cultural heritage. Nauru's parliament passed a constitutional amendment in May to rename the country, initially planning a national referendum. However, President David Adeang said in a social media post last week that the referendum plans have been dropped. "The decision not to pursue a referendu
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