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Croatian fans bring festive fervour to Toronto ahead of Panama game

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group L - Panama v Croatia - Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada - June 23, 2026 Croatia fans inside the stadium before the match IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/John E Sokolowski
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group L - Panama v Croatia - Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada - June 23, 2026 Croatia fans inside the stadium before the match IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/John E Sokolowski

Forum: Not all native tree species are suitable in urban settings

In Colombia's Caribbean, neighboring towns back opposing presidential candidates

A woman walks past electoral advertisements ahead of the 21 June runoff between right-wing presidential candidate Abelardo De La Espriella and leftist candidate Ivan Cepeda, in Tubara, Colombia, June 10, 2026. REUTERS/Charlie Cordero
A woman walks past electoral advertisements ahead of the 21 June runoff between right-wing presidential candidate Abelardo De La Espriella and leftist candidate Ivan Cepeda, in Tubara, Colombia, June 10, 2026. REUTERS/Charlie Cordero

Ancient Sherwood Forest oak tree linked to Robin Hood legend has died, say experts

The RSPB said a combination of issues, including poor soil, human interventions and a weakened root system, has been a major factor in the decline of Major Oak.
The RSPB said a combination of issues, including poor soil, human interventions and a weakened root system, has been a major factor in the decline of Major Oak.

Forum: Reintroduce native Singaporean hardwoods for sturdier canopy

Singapore’s planting palette: What trees colour our streets and parks?

Clockwise from top-left: Common Sterculia's flowers, Sea Gutta, Katong Laut, and Lagerstroemia Genus's flowers
Clockwise from top-left: Common Sterculia's flowers, Sea Gutta, Katong Laut, and Lagerstroemia Genus's flowers

Immersion trail at Singapore Botanic Gardens gets visitors to engage with nature

Visitors standing next to a “Choose a Tree” prompt on the Nature Immersion Trail at Saraca Stream on June 11.
Visitors standing next to a “Choose a Tree” prompt on the Nature Immersion Trail at Saraca Stream on June 11.

NParks probes unauthorised clearing of trees in nature reserve under OneMillionTrees initiative

Construction materials placed on the site off the Old Upper Thomson Road.
Construction materials placed on the site off the Old Upper Thomson Road.

Mature Khaya, sea apple trees being replaced around Singapore for safety reasons: NParks

Logs from felled Khaya trees along 170 Gangsa Road in Bukit Panjang on April 18, 2026. The trees were removed by the town council following advice from NParks.
Logs from felled Khaya trees along 170 Gangsa Road in Bukit Panjang on April 18, 2026. The trees were removed by the town council following advice from NParks.

Rainforests can bounce back much faster than thought, researchers say

Scientists long believed it would take more than a century for animals to return to deforested land.
Scientists long believed it would take more than a century for animals to return to deforested land.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.