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USA Today
20-07-2025
- General
- USA Today
Yellowstone bison nearly delivers knockout blow to pesky wolf, video shows
Wolves in Yellowstone National Park will sometimes test their predation skills on lone adult bison. But there can be painful consequences. The accompanying footage, captured by Billy Fabian while on a Jackson Hole Ecotours expedition, shows a wolf receiving a powerful kick to the face after carelessly nipping the bison from behind. 'That animal's hurt,' the narrator says. The wolf is clearly dazed and, as Fabian stated via Instagram, 'It took a while for the wolf to shake it off and it still could have a broken jaw or other injury.' RELATED: Yellowstone black bear euthanized after becoming threat to campers Fabian explained that the wolves, from the Junction Butte Pack, had initially attempted to single out calves from the bison herd. When that failed, they went after the exhausted adult bison. (In the footage, part of the bison herd is looking on from across the river.) The bison that fell under attack 'made good his escape to live another day.'
New Straits Times
16-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Agoda data highlights Malaysia's top cool-down destinations
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians are increasingly heading to coastal destinations to escape the rising heat and humidity, according to digital travel platform Agoda. Its latest data shows that Semporna, Kuala Terengganu and Tioman Island are experiencing a surge in travel interest as the country braces for hotter weather through September. Searches for these destinations in May 2025, for stays between June and August, rose by a combined 35 per cent compared to the same period last year. In Semporna, search interest jumped by 38 per cent, Agoda said. The town's breezy seascapes, stilted accommodations and boat rides are popular with those looking for natural ventilation. Underwater exploration at Mabul, Kapalai and the coral walls of Sipadan is drawing visitors looking to escape the heat beneath the sea's surface. Kuala Terengganu saw a 37 per cent rise in search activity. The East Coast city offers cultural charm, beachfront views along Pantai Batu Buruk, and a laid-back escape with traditional markets and shaded cafes by the South China Sea. Tioman Island also saw increased interest, with searches up 27 per cent from the same period last year. With forest-backed resorts and jungle canopy coverage, Tioman provides pockets of calm for heat-weary travellers. "Visitors can enjoy jungle treks, natural freshwater pools such as Asah Waterfall, and shaded swims for a more relaxed retreat," Agoda Malaysia country director Fabian Teja said. The platform has seen a clear shift in travel patterns toward destinations that help Malaysians cope with the heat, he said. "With increased interest in coastal destinations, we are seeing that more travellers may be gravitating toward places that offer a reprieve from the heat. "The coast offers more than just a holiday, it provides natural ventilation, a slower pace, and the chance to recharge," he said in a statement. Fabian added that with six million holiday properties, Agoda continues to offer a wide range of accommodation designed to help travellers stay cool, from shaded rainforest lodges and breezy beachfronts to spacious pools and ocean-facing resorts.
The Sun
09-07-2025
- The Sun
Schoolboy, 12, dies in devastating fire that ripped through block of flats in middle of night – as family pay tribute
A 12-YEAR-OLD boy has died after a devastating blaze ripped through a block of flats late last night. Ten fire engines and other emergency services scrambled to the scene in Lewisham, Southeast London, just before midnight after a fire at a block of maisonettes. 3 3 3 Sadly, despite the best efforts of the emergency services, a 12-year-old boy died at the scene, confirmed the Met Police. His family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. The schoolboy, named locally as Fabian, was said to be a "lovely" lad and keen footballer who supported Manchester United, reports Metro. His aunt told the outlet: "He was a big Manchester United fan. His father had died from cancer. He was lovely. "The family wanted him to be a doctor. He was also very good at football. We are all heartbroken. A woman, aged 54, was taken to hospital by paramedics but her injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing, said cops. Seventy firefighters were summoned to Orchard Gardens near Lewisham Road, after the control centre received 14 calls in relation to the blaze. The fire engulfed part of a five-room maisonette split across the ground and first floors. Control Officers received the first of 14 emergency calls at 11:55pm, dispatching crews from Greenwich, Lewisham, Lee Green and surrounding stations. The incident was thankfully declared under control at 2:02am - more than two hours after it began. Pictures from the scene showed the extent of the damage at the flats with charred walls and broken windows left behind. Dramatic moment fire engulfs Wexford bus as inferno blocks road & emergency services rushed to the scene Cops were seen standing around a cordon in the early hours of the morning after the fire wreaked havoc. Detective Chief Inspector Danian Reid, from the Met's local investigations team in south east London, said: "This is a tragic incident and our thoughts are with everyone involved. 'We continue to work alongside investigators from the London Fire Brigade to establish the cause of the fire. 'We understand the impact this will have on the community and there will be local neighbourhood officers, and other emergency services, in the area as enquiries continue." The cause of the fire is being investigated by the London Fire Brigade but is not believed to be suspicious at this stage. A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: 'We were called at 11.56pm on Tuesday 8 July to reports of a fire in Lewisham Road, SE13, 'We sent a number of resources to the scene including ambulance crews, advanced paramedic practitioners, an incident response officer and members of our Hazardous Area Response Team (HART). 'We treated one person who was discharged. Sadly, a boy was pronounced dead at the scene.'
Economist
02-07-2025
- Business
- Economist
India's Licence Raj offers America important lessons
Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first prime minister, and Donald Trump, America's president, do not share many similarities. Nehru was an erudite product of Harrow School and Trinity College, Cambridge; Donald Trump, for all his expensive education, is ultimately a rough-and-tumble graduate of New York real estate. A freedom fighter before becoming prime minister, Nehru spent nine years in British-run jails having campaigned against imperial rule; Mr Trump's tangles with the law have involved hush money for a porn star. Nevertheless, Nehru's Fabian socialism—a patrician distrust of commerce mixed with an intellectual love of scientific progress—means his views on trade are, many years later, mirrored by Mr Trump's America-first instincts.
New Straits Times
02-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Kuching is Malaysia's cheapest holiday spot, Surabaya is Asia's most affordable
KUALA LUMPUR: Kuching has reclaimed its title as Malaysia's most affordable holiday spot, according to digital travel platform Agoda. In its recently-released list of budget-friendly summer destinations for the June to August 2025 travel period, Agoda noted that Kuching offers the lowest average nightly room rate in the country at RM227.64, edging out Kuala Terengganu, which held the top spot for April to May this year. "Destinations like Kuching offer travelers rich cultural experiences without a hefty price tag. "Whether it's exploring heritage trails in Kuching, indulging in street food in Hatyai or discovering temples in Tirupati, these places give travelers the chance to explore without stretching their wallets," said Agoda Malaysia and Brunei country director Fabian Teja. Fabian said Agoda's data reveals a wide variety of travel options across Asia this summer. "From Surabaya and Tirupati to Hatyai and Kuching, the diversity of destinations on this list shows how summer travel can be both memorable and budget-conscious," he added. Agoda's Cheapest Summer Destinations ranking is based on the average room rates in the 10 most popular destinations across nine Asian markets, providing a regional snapshot of value-for-money getaways. At the regional level, Surabaya in Indonesia took the crown as Asia's most affordable summer destination, with average room rates of just RM150.33 per night. Tirupati in India (RM158.92) and Hatyai in Thailand (RM167.51) rounded out the top three.
