September 2026

Landsat satellite image of Mount Mabu as seen on Google Earth.Photo: science.nasa.gov In 2005, conservation scientist Julian Bayliss was searching Google Earth for mountainous green areas in northern Mozambique when he noticed a large, unexplained patch of forest. The image suggested that the high-elevation area might receive enough rainfall to support an important ecosystem, but…

Iran’s army voices readiness for potential renewed US attack. (AP) Iran on Sunday warned that the United States could launch a renewed attack, saying Tehran was prepared for a confrontation and would inflict “greater damage” on Washington, according to Iranian state media.Iranian army spokesperson Mohammad Akraminia said the country’s armed forces were fully prepared for…

The UK government plans to launch a new scheme called ‘Your First Home’ to assist first-time buyers. The UK government is set to revive its Help to Buy-style scheme, allowing eligible first-time buyers to purchase new-build homes with a deposit of just 2.5 percent and a government-backed equity loan of up to 20 percent of…

GUWAHATI: Police on Sunday sealed a homestay on the outskirts of Guwahati where a Gauhati University student was found unconscious and later died, after investigators found that the establishment had not collected mandatory identification documents from her and her alleged companion, officials said.Nimisha Thakuria was found in a critical condition at Rudra’s Kitchen homestay in…

Google’s offices around the world tell their own stories as the company turns 28. From a former flour mill in Dublin and a 19th-century residence in Paris to a data center built around a paper mill in Finland, the company’s workplaces reflect the places where they are located. Google has offices and data centers across…