Dutch GM Benjamin Bok beats Vidit Gujrathi to claim EWC 2026 berth in Mumbai

China's Expanding Carrier Fleet Struggles Against Advanced Submarine Threats

China's growing aircraft carrier fleet is venturing deeper into the Pacific as part of a broader strategy to project military power in the region. However, this expansion exposes the carriers to significant threats from adversaries such as the United States and Japan, both of which operate highly advanced submarine forces capable of launching undetected attacks. Analysts point to persistent gaps in China's anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities, particularly in tracking and neutralizing hostile submarines. As Beijing pushes its naval presence further from its shores, the risk of ambushes by enemy submarines increases considerably. The strategic ambition to extend naval reach thus comes with heightened vulnerability that China has yet to fully address.

River Thames, once declared biologically dead, now home to sharks and seals

The River Thames in London has undergone a dramatic ecological turnaround after being declared biologically dead in 1957. Decades of pollution control efforts and improvements to sewage infrastructure have been credited with driving the recovery. The Thames Tideway Tunnel has played a significant role in reducing sewage discharge into the river. The waterway now supports a diverse range of wildlife, including sharks and seals. Despite the progress, threats such as rising water temperatures and nitrate pollution continue to endanger the river's ecosystem.

UK heatwaves help bananas fruit, experts explain why it’s unusual

Jaipur teen dies ‘after eating patties’ in school, parents say treatment was delayed