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Chihuahua dogs are part coyote – this might help explain their ‘small but mighty’ reputation

It turns out that one of the smallest dog breeds, the chihuahua, is part wild coyote, according to recently published genetic research. The chihuahua breed originated in Mexico but is now a popular canine companion worldwide.

The Conversation

Yellow Fever Keeps Turning Up Outside Traditional Risk Zones and US Travelers Face a Vaccine Timing Problem

WHO logged 79 yellow fever infections in the Americas through late May. US travelers to South America face a real vaccine timing squeeze.

Medical Daily

Lululemon’s Earnings Beat Hid a Bigger Problem for Its Turnaround Story

Lululemon shares fell 18% after weak Q2 2026 results and cut guidance revealed declining Americas sales, tepid China growth, and a fading turnaround narrative.

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Colombia president provokes disgust by posing with bodies of ‘terrorists’

Abelardo De La Espriella posts video of himself with rows of body bags as performative populism continues to sweep Americas

The Guardian - UK

The must-see Bayeux masterpiece, Colombia’s chronicler and a Manchester odyssey – the week in art

The Bayeux tapestry arrives, the Americas go mainstream and modern, and Manchester threads its way to Korea and India

The Guardian - UK

LoL Esports Launches World Star Challengers Invitational 2026 for Tier 2’s rising stars

Time for the next generation of esports players.

Dot Esports

The Americas' oil bonanza will outlast the Iran conflict

The Iran war and closure of the Strait of Hormuz are reshaping global oil trade, with producers across the Americas gaining market share from the Middle East. Crude exports from the region have hit record levels as Asian buyers prioritise supply security despite higher shipping costs.

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Dengue Cases Across the Americas Fell 60 Percent This Year and Travelers Still Need to Watch Symptoms

Dengue cases in the Americas dropped 60 percent this year, but travel-linked infections and a Virginia case show risk has not vanished.

Medical Daily

Blood Moon lunar eclipse captured in stunning photos

Stargazers across North and South America enjoyed the best view of the celestial spectacle

The Independent UK

Chandra Grahan 2026 Time: Will Lunar Eclipse be visible in India? Check August 28 timings and sutak rules

The 2026 Lunar Eclipse, or Chandra Grahan, is set to grace the skies on August 28, showcasing a deep partial eclipse primarily visible in the Americas, Europe, Africa, and western Asia. Unfortunately, this celestial event won't be seen from India, which means that Sutak Kaal will not be acknowledged, with…

The Economic Times

Blood Moon Eclipse: How and When To See 96% Red Glow as NASA Explains Mind-Bending 'all Earth Sunsets' Event

Skywatchers in the Americas can witness a near-total blood moon eclipse, casting a reddish glow over the lunar surface. The event is visible across North and South America, with peak times varying by location.

International Business Times UK

Lunar Eclipse 2026: When will the Moon turn red? Exact timing, where to watch and everything skywatchers need to know

Lunar Eclipse 2026: Skywatchers will witness a near-total lunar eclipse this week, with the Moon expected to take on a deep reddish-orange hue as Earth’s shadow covers almost its entire surface. The celestial event follows a recent total solar eclipse that was visible across parts of Europe. The lunar eclipse…

The Economic Times

Indian refiners widen oil search as attacks hurt Russian flows

Indian refiners are reducing Russian crude imports amid Ukrainian attacks on supply routes. They are now seeking alternative oil supplies from West Africa and the Americas. Persian Gulf suppliers are also being approached despite Strait of Hormuz concerns. This shift occurs as nationwide demand is expected to increase soon. Refiners…

The Economic Times

Spain Gets Two Eclipses in 16 Days as Rare Lunar Event Follows Historic Solar Spectacle

Spain will experience a partial lunar eclipse on 28 August 2026, visible across the country and parts of Europe, Africa, and the Americas, following a total solar eclipse earlier in the month.

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Sivatherium: The Prehistoric Giant Giraffid That Roamed India Before Humans Hunted It to Extinction

What Sivatherium Actually WasSivatherium giganteum stood roughly two metres at the shoulder and is estimated to have weighed between 1,200 and 1,250 kilograms, making it the largest giraffid known to science. For scale, a modern giraffe averages around 800 kilograms. Sivatherium carried four ossicones on its skull: two large, palmate…

The Conversation

Why millions of people around the world will contract measles in 2026

The World Health Organization estimates that in 2026 nearly 11 million people will contract the virus that causes measles. Most of these cases will occur in Africa and Asia, but many countries in the Americas and Europe are reporting outbreaks affecting hundreds or thousands of people.

The Economic Times

In 2001, protected tropical forests entered a global wildfire study spanning 24 years. 23 years later, more than 4 million hectares had been destroyed by fire, twice the size of Wales, with annual losses roughly 9 times higher after 2016

Millions of hectares of protected tropical forests were lost to wildfires between 2001 and 2024. Wildfire destruction inside protected areas has significantly accelerated since 2016. The tropical Americas, especially Brazil, experienced the vast majority of these losses. Protected areas offered some reduction in fire risk, particularly in Africa.

The Economic Times

Lunar eclipse August 2026: Where will it be visible, what time will it peak and how to watch

Lunar eclipse: On August 27-28, 2026, a deep partial lunar eclipse will grace our skies, although it won't be visible from India during the day. As the Earth's atmosphere refracts light, the Moon will take on a beautiful reddish-orange hue. Skywatchers across many regions, including parts of the Americas, Europe,…

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NRG and Leviatán lead the pack as all four VCT Americas Stage 2 playoff spots are claimed

All four teams punched their tickets to the Stage 2 playoffs on August 13, setting up a high-stakes bracket ahead of Champions Shanghai qualification.

TechRadar

Google is building three huge new subsea cables to connect North, Central and South America

Google looks to better connect the Americas with a host of new subsea cables.

Times Life

Gujarat's Sidi Community Has Kept African Music and Dance Alive in India for Four Centuries

The Drum That Crossed the OceanThe Goma drum does not sound like anything else in Gujarat. It is lower, older, more insistent, the kind of sound that gets into the sternum before the ear has caught up. In Jambur village, about 65 kilometres from Junagadh, the Sidi community brings it…

The Economic Times

Earlier this year, researchers analyzed ancient Chilean mummies for traces of smallpox DNA. The evidence produced the first direct molecular proof that European colonists brought the deadly virus to the Americas

Smallpox DNA discovery: Ancient DNA from Chilean mummies offers direct evidence of European smallpox introduction. This discovery supports long-held theories about the disease's impact on Indigenous communities. Researchers found smallpox DNA in remains from the early Spanish colonial period.

The Independent UK

Holiday Inn owner IHG boosted by World Cup after Iran war hit bookings

The group reported revenues up 6 per cent on an underlying basis to $1.26 billion (£930 million) for the six months to 30 June

Evening Standard

World Cup boost helps Holiday Inn owner weather Iran war hit

IHG said revenue per available room rose by 4.8% in the Americas over the half-year.

International Business Times

FitLine Expands Its Performance-Driven Wellness Brand Across the Americas

Backed by a parent company that ranks #5 in the Direct Selling News Global 100, making it one of the top five direct selling companies in the world, FitLine brings global scale and proven credibility to every market it enters.

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