Scientists spot black hole so huge it ‘shouldn’t even exist’ in our galaxy
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- Astronomers have discovered a black hole in the Milky Way so huge that it challenges existing…
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The eagles have landed: Singapore shows off rare Philippine raptors
SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) -- Singapore showed off two critically-endangered eagles Wednesday that were loaned from the Philippines as part of…
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Dead deer found in Thailand with 7kg of plastic in stomach
BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) -- A wild deer was found dead after swallowing 7 kilograms (15 pounds) of plastic bags…
6 years ago
Facebook buys maker of hit VR game ‘Beat Saber’
SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) -- Facebook-owned Oculus on Tuesday said it is buying the studio behind hit virtual reality…
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‘Frozen 2’ ices out competition at N. American box office
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- Disney's new release "Frozen 2" iced out competitors to top North American box…
6 years ago
Online fundraiser for bushfire-hit koalas tops Aus$1-million
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- An online fundraiser for koalas injured in devastating bushfires topped Aus$1 million ($680,000) on Thursday, making…
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Samoa’s measles death toll rises to 20
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) -- The death toll from a measles epidemic in Samoa has risen to 20 as the…
6 years ago
Canadian vaping study details danger from ‘popcorn lung’ chemical
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- A 17-year-old Canadian nearly lost his lungs after five months of intensive vaping, but the…
6 years ago
New York sues e-cigarette firm Juul for targeting youngsters
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- New York on Tuesday became the second state this week to sue Juul,…
6 years ago
E-cigarettes: five things to know
by Olivier THIBAULT Agence France Presse PARIS, France (AFP) -- E-cigarettes have become hugely popular in the past decade…
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