Indian and black rhinos clearly recovering, report says
The International Rhino Foundation's annual report, released on World Rhino Day, shows that two species have grown significantly over 25 years.
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South Korea returns 16 rehabilitated wild animals to nature
Leopard cats, raccoon dogs and weasels rescued in Gyeonggi province were released after treatment and training to live independently.
Two new sea spider species discovered off Canada’s coast
Researchers at the University of British Columbia have described two previously unknown sea spiders, the first new species of the group in the region in almost a century.
Tigers, tuna and turtles: the success stories giving wildlife hope
Despite the average decline in monitored populations, WWF's new Living Planet report highlights species that have recovered thanks to decades of conservation.
Convent of Christ in Tomar prepares to reopen its cloisters after works
The World Heritage monument has completed the main works funded by the PRR (Recovery and Resilience Plan) and plans to reopen the Santa Bárbara, D. João III and Lavagem cloisters to visitors.
George Lucas’s museum opens in Los Angeles, celebrating the art of storytelling
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art has opened to the public with more than 1300 works, from Norman Rockwell illustrations to a rare Frida Kahlo, in a project nearly two decades in the making.
Bilbao Fine Arts Museum reopens with new wing by Norman Foster
After almost four years of works, the Basque museum has inaugurated the 'Agravitas' building, which adds 6000 square metres of space, and opened its doors to the public with free admission.
Soldiers searching for mines discover South Korea’s oldest firearm
A bronze tube engraved with 28 characters, found on a mountain in Naju, has been confirmed as the oldest known gunpowder weapon in the country, dating from 1377 or 1437.
Ship carrying 2100-year-old tableware reveals secrets of ancient Mediterranean trade
Turkish archaeologists are raising from the seabed near Adrasan thousands of pieces of pottery from a ship that sank more than two millennia ago, many still remarkably intact.
Alison dos Santos breaks 400m hurdles world record in Zurich
The Brazilian ran 45.80 seconds at the Diamond League and beat Karsten Warholm's mark, which had stood since the Tokyo Games.
Jaime Faria breaks into world tennis top 60 for the first time
The Portuguese player climbed to 60th in the ATP rankings after reaching the second round in Tokyo. Henrique Rocha also hit a career-best position.
London Marathon honoured for sustainability and raises record €103 million for charity
The 2026 race received the top rating under World Athletics' sustainability standard. It was the first mass-participation road race to achieve it.
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