Shocking reality of 100 families living beneath Manila highways in the Philippines | World News

Shocking reality of 100 families living beneath Manila highways in the Philippines | World News

In parts of northern Manila, the sound of traffic never fully stops. Beneath elevated expressways where thousands of vehicles pass each day, there are narrow settlements built into the shadows of concrete pillars and drainage channels. Families cook meals there, children sleep there, laundry hangs beside cracked support beams, and daily life continues within metres…

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Quote of the day by English physicist Brian Cox: “We explore because we are curious, not because we wish to develop grand views of reality or better widgets.” |

Quote of the day by English physicist Brian Cox: “We explore because we are curious, not because we wish to develop grand views of reality or better widgets.” |

Brian Cox (Image: Wikipedia) Something is interesting about human beings that appears very early in life. Children ask endless questions before they know anything about science, philosophy or technology. They ask where stars go during the day. They ask why the sky changes colours in the evening. They ask why birds fly, why oceans seem…

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How streetlights may be affecting birds, bats and insects at night in ways scientists did not expect |

How streetlights may be affecting birds, bats and insects at night in ways scientists did not expect |

The link between artificial light at night, street lights, light pollution, biodiversity destruction, nocturnal fauna, bats, insects, and birds is becoming more evident in modern environmental science. It has been suggested that too much light during the night not only causes comfort for humans but also becomes a serious threat to the environment. Research concerning…

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UAE spooked? Fearing Gulf chaos, Abu Dhabi joins Saudis, Qatar in urging Trump against fresh Iran war

UAE spooked? Fearing Gulf chaos, Abu Dhabi joins Saudis, Qatar in urging Trump against fresh Iran war

The United Arab Emirates has joined Saudi Arabia and Qatar in urging US President Donald Trump to avoid restarting military action against Iran and instead give diplomacy a chance, according to people familiar with the matter.The outreach reflects growing concerns among Gulf states that renewed hostilities could trigger fresh retaliation from Tehran and plunge regional…

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‘West wants to impose homosexuality on the rest of the world’: Senegal PM makes shocking claim

‘West wants to impose homosexuality on the rest of the world’: Senegal PM makes shocking claim

Senegal’s government has defended its tougher anti-LGBTQ legislation amid growing criticism from international rights groups and activists, with Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko accusing Western countries of trying to “impose” foreign social values on the country.Addressing lawmakers on Friday, Sonko condemned what he described as Western pressure on Senegal over homosexuality. “There is a kind of…

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