More than 150 false killer whales stranded on a beach in Australia's Tasmania state

A mother, Imaan Sharmar, is pleading for the safe return of her nine-day-old son, Mogamat Imaad Sharmar, who was abducted in Cape Town by a woman posing as a community sponsor. The woman, who gained Imaan's trust, disappeared with the baby during a mall visit, raising fears about potential illegal adoptions as similar cases have been reported recently. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A mother is pleading for the safe return of her...

Two architects of Naheed Nenshi's 2010 Calgary mayoral victory see parallels in Zohran Mamdani, who won the New York City Democratic primary with a similar outsider campaign. Stephen Carter notes Mamdani's effective brand-building tactics through digital tools, reminiscent of Nenshi's innovative grassroots strategy that established him as the first Muslim mayor of a major North American city. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's successful primary campaign in New York...

SINGAPORE: The private members’ club 1880 will reopen in August after initially announcing its permanent closure and liquidation. While over 90% of former employees will return, the original co-founders will not be involved, and current members can transfer their memberships without fees, promising a "more vibrant, elevated" experience despite no new amenities disclosed. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The private club 1880 in Singapore will reopen next month after briefly closing, and most...

Perth Zoo has unveiled a $11.7 million gibbon enclosure, expanding the space for critically endangered apes and allowing visitors to observe their acrobatics from below. This opening follows a recent tragedy in the zoo's gibbon population, as a baby born to a white-cheeked gibbon did not survive despite a cesarean attempt by experts. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Perth Zoo has a new special home for gibbons, where they can swing and play...

The UK's High Court has dismissed a case aimed at halting the transfer of British-made spare parts for US F-35 jets to Israel, stating it lacks constitutional authority to intervene. Human rights groups, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, expressed dismay over the ruling, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the potential use of UK components in violations of international law. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The UK's High Court...

A North Carolina landscaper, Michael Brown, is accused of throwing a large party at a former client's home while they were on vacation, inviting hundreds and charging an entry fee. After police responded to noise complaints, Brown initially made false claims about ownership before admitting he was the landscaper; he was arrested on multiple charges and has since been released on bond. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A man in North Carolina threw...