The Great Seed Thief: How a Fly Is Rewriting Plant Science
New research shows kleptoparasitic flies like Bengalia varicolor can disperse seeds by stealing food from ants, challenging long-held views on invertebrates’ role.
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Brazil Files WTO Case Over U.S. 50% Tariffs
Brazil files a WTO request challenging U.S.’s 50% tariffs on its goods, calling for consultations to resolve the trade dispute.
Pandas Greet Athletes Ahead of 2025 Chengdu World Games Tour
Visiting athletes explore seven culture routes and 17 signature sites—from the Giant Panda Base to Dujiangyan—ahead of the 2025 Chengdu World Games.
Son Heung-min Joins LAFC After a Decade at Tottenham
South Korea captain Son Heung-min joins MLS side LAFC after 10 seasons at Tottenham. The reported $20M move could reshape MLS and set the stage for his 2026 World Cup quest.
Chinese mainland crush Syria 6-0 in AFC U20 Women’s qualifier
The Chinese mainland thumped Syria 6-0 in Yinchuan to kick off their AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup qualifying campaign in style.
Trump-Putin Summit in Coming Days: A Pivotal Moment for Ukraine
A high-stakes Trump-Putin meeting is set in the coming days, marking a new chapter in the Ukraine conflict and global diplomacy.
Meet the Reindeer: Spirits of the Chinese Mainland’s Frozen Forest
Discover the reindeer roaming the frozen forests of the Greater Hinggan Mountains on the Chinese mainland, where snow, wetlands and rare northern lights create a winter wonderland.
UN Warns Gaza Food Crisis as Only 1.5% Farmland Usable
UN: Gaza crisis ‘beyond catastrophic’ as only 1.5% farmland remains usable, driving the territory toward famine amid rising casualties.
Third-Warmest July on Record: Global Temps Dip Slightly but Remain High
July 2025 ranked as the third-warmest July on record at 16.68°C—slightly cooler than 2023 and 2024 but still 1.25°C above pre-industrial levels.
Trump Aims for Trilateral Talks with Putin and Zelenskyy
President Trump plans face-to-face talks with Putin next week, then a trilateral meeting with Zelenskyy—while imposing a 25% tariff on Indian imports tied to Russian oil.