World's Largest Bats Shrinking Due to Human Hunters, Study Finds
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Research comparing historical and modern specimens of flying fox fruit bats in Madagascar suggests a link between increased hunting and reduced body size.
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Romanov Sapphire Expected to Fetch $1.5 Million at Auction
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A significant gemstone with ties to Russia's last imperial family is set to be auctioned at Sotheby's.
Rock Formation Collapse in Turkey Kills at Least Two
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An incident in the popular tourist region of Cappadocia resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries.
Families Search for Missing After Deadly Spain Train Collision
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At least 69 killed and dozens injured when two high-speed trains crashed in central Spain; emergency services continue search efforts.
UK Home Listed for Nearly $1 Million Comes With a Unique Underground Cave
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The four-bedroom property in Nottingham features a natural cave, a rare amenity in a city known for its extensive cave network.
Rock Spire Collapses in Turkey's Cappadocia, Killing Two
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A landslide triggered by heavy rainfall caused a geological formation known as a 'fairy chimney' to collapse in a popular tourist region.
Rock Formation Collapse Kills Two in Turkey's Cappadocia
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A famous geological formation known as a 'fairy chimney' crumbled near an open-air museum, according to local reports.
Oxygen Cylinder Explosion Kills 10 in Pakistan Ambulance
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An oxygen cylinder exploded inside a parked ambulance at a government-run medical facility in southern Pakistan, killing at least 10 people.
Hong Kong Housing Secretary Resigns After Deadly Fire
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An investigation found inadequate oversight by government agencies following the city's deadliest fire in decades.