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Romanian president nominates adviser Eugen Tomac as prime minister

Designated Romanian Prime Minister Eugen Tomac attends a press briefing alongside Romanian President Nicusor Dan, in Bucharest, Romania, June 4, 2026. Inquam Photos/George Calin via REUTERS

The perfect pitch is the goal for World Cup grass growers

Farmer Lorne Boundy checks out a sample of ryegrass, which is one of the types of grass seed being used for the 2026 World Cup, in Arborg, Manitoba, Canada, May 22, 2026. REUTERS/Ed White

Scientists find yeast in ancient Iceman’s guts – and make sourdough bread

The scientists discovered four different yeasts that can survive sub-zero temperatures in the Iceman's guts.

New species of venomous box jellyfish discovered off the coast of Sentosa

A research team from NUS and Tohoku University have named this new species Chironex blakangmati.

FIFA rolls out global initiative to boost female player health and performance

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Women's Super League - Aston Villa v Arsenal - Villa Park, Birmingham, Britain - May 9, 2026 General view inside the stadium. Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers/File Photo

A bachelor’s in rare earths? In China, there are schools for that

Rare earths can be difficult and costly to process.

Leftist Colombia presidential candidate Cepeda pledges to step up economic, social reforms

Colombian presidential candidate Ivan Cepeda of the Historic Pact (Pacto Historico) speaks during a press conference in Bogota, Colombia May 21, 2026. REUTERS/Luisa Gonzalez

‘He’s tiny! It’s blue!’: Scientists find new deep-sea octopus

The octopus was discovered nearly 1,800m below the ocean's surface.

From lab idea to $2.9b start-up: Ultrasound destroys cancer without scalpels

HistoSonics, founded by China-born scientist Zhen Xu, pioneers a technique that uses ultrasound technology to target cancer cells.

Singapore emerging as potential regional leader in global fusion energy race

A view of Tokamak Hall, where SPARC, Commonwealth Fusion System's demonstration fusion machine, is being assembled. The facility, located in Devens, Massachusetts, is more than 75 per cent complete.

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