Why Animals Struggle to Invent New Mating Dances
New research on dancing dune flies reveals that females' strict preferences keep courtship dances stable over long evolutionary timescales, limiting innovation.
New research on dancing dune flies reveals that females' strict preferences keep courtship dances stable over long evolutionary timescales, limiting innovation.
Côte d'Ivoire returns to the World Cup stage after a decade, while Ecuador brings a solid defence and youthful balance. Both teams face key questions ahead of 2026.
The rise of global authoritarianism is driving democracy supporters to migrate to Australia, reshaping immigration patterns and policy debates.
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake in the Philippines raised the seabed up to 2 metres, exposing coral and killing marine life. At least 61 died, 40 missing.
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RecommendedMelbourne tourist Liam Lakeman faces up to three years in Thai jail after alleged shoplifting spree at Phuket mall, including football jerseys and headphones.
Australian climber Chin-Tark Chan dies on Nepal's Himlung Himal; rescue efforts hampered by bad weather.
Australian climber Chin-Tark Chan dies descending Nepal's Himlung Himal; bad weather hampers body retrieval.
China's ministry of state security alleges foreign agencies are using animals fitted with sensors to collect sensitive marine data, posing a threat to national security.
World champion Magnus Carlsen is set to compete in a major tournament in Hong Kong, while Russia introduces a prodigy dubbed the next Botvinnik.
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RecommendedA new science expedition to the remote Darwin and Wolf islands in the Galapagos has documented unexpected changes in wildlife populations, raising questions about ecosystem resilience.
Three Australians face death penalty in Bali for alleged murder of Melbourne father during villa shooting.
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake near Auckland has been traced to the previously unknown Mangatangi fault, raising concerns about seismic risks in the region.
Chinese women increasingly make independent choices about their bodies, challenging long-standing state efforts to control reproduction and gender roles.
The 2026 Geopolitics World Cup begins with Mexico facing South Africa. Gianni Infantino urges calm amid controversies. 48-team tournament promises euphoria and despair.
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RecommendedA Thai court sentenced two Uyghur men to death for a 2015 bombing at Bangkok's Erawan Shrine that killed 20 people and injured 120, linking the attack to tensions over Uyghur deportations to China.
Guardian Documentaries and arte.tv have partnered to create a £10,000 fund for short documentaries exploring democracy in Europe. Submissions open June 11, 2026.
Follow the folklore to discover a landscape full of wonder and powerful women, from a fearsome Scottish warrioress to the first queen of a united England.
Nauru, the world's smallest republic, may change its name to Naoero, an Indigenous term, to break from colonial past. A referendum will decide the official switch.
A 5.3-million-year-old whale graveyard with 476 fossils has been found in the Indian Ocean's Diamantina Zone, revealing new species and deep-sea ecosystems.
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RecommendedPakistan launched deadly airstrikes on Afghanistan, killing at least 13 civilians including children, amid rising tensions with the Taliban government over militant safe havens.
Extreme rainfall and landslides linked to climate change killed 58 Tapanuli orangutans, 7% of the remaining population, in North Sumatra, raising fears for the species' survival.
Sumo wrestlers use salt to purify the ring and ward off evil spirits. For a rare Paris tournament, 200kg of custom French salt is prepared.
Edgar Morin, the French sociologist and philosopher who developed transdisciplinary thinking and opposed reductionism, has died aged 104. He was a free spirit and prolific author.
Research shows people naturally tend to turn left and walk anticlockwise, observed in Spain and Japan. The reason remains unclear, but it could improve crowd simulations and space design.
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RecommendedAbout 20,000 sign petition against White House's unauthorized use of Dragon Ball, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and Naruto imagery, reviving outrage after Trump depicted as Naruto.
Omar Artan, the first Somali referee selected for a World Cup, was denied US entry over vetting concerns. He returned to a hero's welcome in Mogadishu, promising to attend the next tournament.
Asian stocks fell sharply after US-Iran exchanged fire, with Japan's Nikkei down 2% and South Korea's Kospi slumping 6%. Oil prices dipped despite tensions, while China's factory inflation hit a four-year high.
At nine, Mary Fogarty climbed a tower alone in Kenya and discovered the joy of solitude. That moment shaped her travels, relationships, and lifelong love of freedom.
A Chinese rocket created a spectacular light show over eastern Australia, with residents capturing videos and photos of the glowing blue-and-white plume.
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RecommendedIn Chengdu, female-only spaces flourish despite authorities' alarm over women shunning traditional roles. Feminist bookstore owner Shen Shen navigates 'gender antagonism' fears.