Day: November 12, 2026

Oil slicks seen from space: the devastating impact of boat strikes on fragile Gulf ecosystemsOil slicks seen from space: the devastating impact of boat strikes on fragile Gulf ecosystems

Since the US war on Iran began in February, there have been hundreds of oil spills, posing a ‘generational’ threat to wildlife The vast, dark slicks in the strait of Hormuz are visible from space. Throughout October, oil tankers were struck by missiles or sea mines in the waterway and ...

China’s marriage rate drops to lowest level in almost two decadesChina’s marriage rate drops to lowest level in almost two decades

China’s marriage rate fell to its lowest level in almost two decades, adding to worries about the country’s demographic crisis. Data this week showed 4.65 million couples tied the knot from January through September, while 2.08 million couples got divorced. Beijing has in recent years rolled out a series of ...