Australia has approved a vaccine to help protect koalas from chlamydia, a disease that is a major cause of death for these animals. The vaccine was developed by researchers at the University of the Sunshine Coast and aims to reduce the spread of the disease among koalas. It is designed to provide protection without the need for a booster shot.
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The vaccine to protect koalas from chlamydia took over ten years to develop.
Chlamydia is a major threat to koalas, especially in South East Queensland and New South Wales, where infection rates can reach up to 70%.
The disease can cause blindness, infertility, and severe bladder issues in koalas.
Koalas can pass the disease through mating, infected discharges, and from mother to joey at birth.
Antibiotics have been used to treat chlamydia but are not always effective and can cause digestive issues.
Testing on wild and captive koalas showed the vaccine reduces infection and can sometimes reverse symptoms.
The vaccine was approved for production and use by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority.
The permit for the vaccine is valid through June 2027.
Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton has died at age 46. He was found at his home near Manchester, United Kingdom, and no suspicious circumstances are believed to be involved.
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Ricky Hatton, a former world boxing champion, passed away at 46.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed his death at his home in Hyde, UK.
Officials said there are no signs of suspicious circumstances.
Hatton won world titles at light-welterweight and welterweight.
He had 45 wins in 48 fights during his career, retiring in 2012.
Many sports figures, including David Beckham and Tyson Fury, paid tribute to him.
Hatton struggled with depression and was featured in a documentary about his life in 2023.
He attempted a boxing comeback and fought in an exhibition in recent years.
The final stage of the Vuelta a Espana cycling race in Madrid was canceled due to pro-Palestinian protests. Danish cyclist Jonas Vingegaard was named the overall winner as protesters blocked the race route, leading to clashes with police.
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Pro-Palestinian protesters in Madrid caused the Vuelta a Espana's final stage to be canceled.
Danish cyclist Jonas Vingegaard was declared the overall winner of the race.
Protesters targeted the Israel-Premier Tech cycling team over Israel's conflict in Gaza.
Approximately 100,000 protesters were present in Madrid during the race.
More than 1,000 police officers were deployed to manage the demonstrations.
In previous stages, protests repeatedly disrupted the race, with some stages shortened or canceled.
The Spanish government has shown support for the Palestinian cause, including diplomatic actions against Israel.
Spanish and Israeli leaders made statements regarding the protests and the participation of Israel-Premier Tech.
England's rugby team, the "Red Roses," defeated Scotland 40-8 in their World Cup quarter-final match, advancing to the semi-finals. The game took place in challenging, rainy conditions at Ashton Gate, but England managed to secure their 31st consecutive win. Holly Aitchison and others contributed to England's success, with noteworthy performances from several players.
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England defeated Scotland 40-8 in a Rugby World Cup quarter-final.
The win allows England to progress to the semi-finals of the tournament.
Rainy weather created tough conditions for the match at Ashton Gate.
This victory marked England's 31st consecutive win in matches.
Holly Aitchison excelled in her play-making role during the game.
Morwenna Talling was named player of the match, with strong performances from her teammates.
Captain Zoe Aldcroft returned from a knee injury to play in the quarter-final.
Sadia Kabeya made the highest number of tackles in the game, with 20.
President Trump stated that the United States welcomes foreign experts to help train Americans in high-tech manufacturing. This statement comes after controversy over the recent arrest and deportation of South Korean workers in Georgia, which had caused tension between the U.S. and South Korea. Trump's comments suggest a focus on maintaining foreign investments and learning from foreign expertise.
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The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raided a South Korean electric vehicle battery plant in Georgia, owned by Hyundai and LG.
Hundreds of South Korean workers were arrested, leading to protests from South Korea and a diplomatic response.
President Trump emphasized the importance of foreign expertise for training Americans to build complex products.
Trump's remarks hinted at a need to retain foreign investments in the U.S.
Hyundai plans to invest $26 billion in U.S. auto and battery production facilities.
South Korea's reaction included sending a special plane to bring back the arrested workers.
U.S. Secretary of Commerce suggested that Hyundai was responsible for the visa issues of the workers.
The situation raised concerns about U.S. foreign relations and the impact on investment from South Korea.
Erling Haaland scored twice in a match, helping Manchester City win against Manchester United. Haaland's performance contributed to his total of 50 Premier League goals in as many home games for Manchester City. His current scoring pace suggests he could eventually challenge Alan Shearer’s Premier League goal record.
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Erling Haaland scored twice in Manchester City's 3-0 win over Manchester United.
Haaland has now scored 50 goals in 50 home Premier League games.
During the week, he scored five goals for Norway in a match against Moldova.
Haaland first joined Manchester City in the 2022-23 season, scoring 52 goals that year.
He has signed a contract with Manchester City until 2034.
Alan Shearer holds the record for the most Premier League goals with 260, while Haaland is at 90 goals.
At his current scoring pace, Haaland would need 191 more matches to match Shearer’s record.
India won against Pakistan by seven wickets in their Asia Cup 2025 cricket match in Dubai. Key performances from Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav helped India chase down Pakistan's target of 128 runs. Despite a late scoring effort from Pakistan, India successfully secured the victory.
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India defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in an Asia Cup 2025 cricket match.
The match took place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Abhishek Sharma scored 31 runs from 13 balls and Suryakumar Yadav scored 47 runs from 37 balls.
Pakistan set a target of 128 runs after batting first.
Pakistan's Saim Ayub took all three of India's wickets, including Shubman Gill's at 10 and Tilak Varma's at 31.
India's spinners took six wickets in 10 overs, causing struggles in Pakistan's batting order.
The match ended with Suryakumar Yadav hitting a six in the 16th over.
Pakistan's next match is against the UAE, while India will play Oman next.
After the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, many people, including political leaders, are urging Americans to calm down and stop using harmful language. While some politicians emphasize the need for thoughtful discussions, the event has highlighted and sometimes deepened existing political tensions.
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Charlie Kirk, co-founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed.
The shooting was condemned by both Democrats and Republicans, as well as former U.S. presidents.
Utah Governor Spencer Cox called for Americans to engage respectfully with each other despite disagreements.
Lawmakers, including Sen. Chris Coons, emphasized the importance of addressing extremism online.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson spoke about the responsibility of public officials to help reduce tensions.
Sen. James Lankford highlighted the importance of calming tensions rather than inflaming them.
Some Republican leaders, like President Trump, have blamed the "radical left" for contributing to violence.
Sen. Mark Kelly stressed the need for careful communication by public officials to prevent violence.
Manchester City defeated Manchester United 3-0 in a soccer match. Phil Foden scored the first goal, and Erling Haaland scored twice more to secure the win.
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Manchester City played against Manchester United.
The final score was 3-0 in favor of Manchester City.
Phil Foden scored the first goal for Manchester City.
Erling Haaland scored two additional goals for Manchester City.
The match took place at Etihad Stadium.
This event is part of the Premier League soccer competition.
Liverpool defeated Burnley 1-0 with a last-minute penalty kick by Mohamed Salah. This win keeps Liverpool's unbeaten streak going in the Premier League.
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Liverpool played against Burnley in a Premier League match.
Mohamed Salah scored the only goal of the game.
The goal was a penalty kick scored during stoppage time.
The match took place at Turf Moor, Burnley's home stadium.
After this match, Liverpool remains unbeaten in the league.
The final score of the match was 1-0 in favor of Liverpool.
Foreign doctors working in Gaza report treating more than 100 children with gunshot wounds to the head or chest, suggesting they were deliberately targeted. Analysis by experts suggests these injuries likely result from sniper or drone fire rather than accidents. The Israeli military denies targeting children, but Palestinian and international organizations claim systematic attacks.
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Foreign doctors in Gaza treated over 100 children shot in the head or chest.
Out of 17 doctors interviewed, 15 reported seeing these injuries in children under 15.
Forensic experts say the wounds match sniper or drone fire, not accidental crossfire.
The Israeli military denies intentionally targeting children.
In a separate August report, the BBC found over 160 children shot by Israeli forces, 95 in the head or chest.
Palestinian Centre for Human Rights states Israel is committing acts of genocide against Gaza’s children.
Gaza's Ministry of Health reports nearly 20,000 children killed since October 2023.
The UN notes an average of 28 children are killed daily in Gaza due to military actions.
Celebrities walked the red carpet at the 77th Emmy Awards, held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on September 14, 2025. The event was hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze and aired on CBS and Paramount+. Apple TV+'s drama "Severance" had the most nominations going into the ceremony.
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The 77th Emmy Awards took place on September 14, 2025.
The ceremony was held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
Comedian Nate Bargatze hosted the event.
The event was broadcasted on CBS and available for streaming on Paramount+.
"Severance" from Apple TV+ received the most nominations this year.
Other shows with multiple nominations included HBO's "The Penguin" and "The White Lotus," and Apple TV+'s "The Studio."
Stars and celebrities attended the event, showcasing fashion on the red carpet.
More than 100,000 people participated in pro-Palestinian protests in Madrid, which led to the early conclusion of the final stage of the Spanish Vuelta cycling race. The protests, which included blocking the race route, forced organizers to cancel the race's podium ceremony for safety reasons. Clashes occurred between police and protesters, with some injuries and arrests reported.
Key Facts
Authorities estimated over 100,000 people joined the pro-Palestinian protests in Madrid.
The protests disrupted the final stage of the Spanish Vuelta cycling race.
Organizers ended the race early and canceled the podium ceremony for safety.
Two people were detained, and Spanish media reported 20 injuries during the protests.
Some protesters blocked the race route, carrying anti-Israel banners.
Over 1,500 police officers were deployed to manage the situation.
Jonas Vingegaard was confirmed as the overall winner of the cycling race.
The protests were partly against the presence of an Israeli-owned cycling team.
The Qatari Prime Minister criticized Israel for a recent military attack on Qatar and expressed appreciation for support from Arab, Islamic, and friendly countries. An emergency summit involving Arab and Islamic states is set to discuss a collective response to the attack, with expectations for concrete measures against Israel. The attack was part of ongoing tensions tied to the broader conflict involving Gaza.
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The Qatari Prime Minister condemned an Israeli attack on Qatar and thanked Arab, Islamic, and friendly nations for their support.
The attack resulted in the deaths of five Hamas members and one Qatari security officer.
An emergency summit is being held in Doha with leaders from Arab and Islamic nations to discuss Israel's actions.
The Arab League and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) are drafting a joint resolution in response to the attack.
There is a call for the international community to hold Israel accountable for the incidents.
The prime minister criticized Israel’s actions against Palestinians, describing them as part of a continued conflict.
Arab and Islamic officials stress the importance of a unified response and accountability for "war crimes."
The summit aims to provide a strong message and possibly enforce specific measures against Israel.
Manchester City won 3-0 against Manchester United in a Premier League match. Erling Haaland scored two goals, and Phil Foden scored one. The win moved Manchester City up in the league standings, while Manchester United remained lower after the loss.
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Manchester City defeated Manchester United 3-0 in a Premier League match.
Erling Haaland scored two of City's goals.
Phil Foden scored the first goal for City in the 18th minute.
City now ranks eighth in the league, while United is at 14th place.
Haaland almost achieved a hat-trick, meaning three goals in one game, but one shot hit the post.
City's new goalkeeper, Gianluigi Donnarumma, made important saves during the match.
The match was part of a busy week for Haaland, who also scored five goals for Norway in another game.
Ricky Hatton, a well-known British boxer, achieved success by becoming a world champion in two divisions. He was admired by many for his fighting style and charisma, gaining a significant following in both the UK and the US. Hatton's journey in boxing began from humble beginnings and he became a much-loved figure in British sports.
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Ricky Hatton was born in Stockport, UK, in 1978.
He won world boxing titles in two different weight divisions.
Hatton grew up supporting Manchester City and became friends with the band Oasis.
He started boxing at Sale West Amateur Boxing Club and trained in a makeshift gym.
Known for his aggressive fighting style, he became popular in both amateur and professional boxing.
Ricky Hatton drew a large fanbase, including about 30,000 supporters for his 2007 fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr. in Las Vegas.
Despite facing challenges with cuts during fights, surgeries helped him continue his successful career.
Utah's governor gave new details about a suspected shooter linked to an assassination attempt on Charlie Kirk. Additionally, Poland is on alert after a Russian drone incident, southern Congo received Ebola vaccines due to an outbreak, and Qatar held a meeting to discuss Israel's actions against Hamas leaders.
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Utah's governor talked about a suspect in Charlie Kirk's attempted assassination.
Airspace over Poland is under watch after a Russian drone entered the area.
A shipment of Ebola vaccines arrived in southern Congo because of an outbreak.
Qatar held a summit to address Israel's strike on Hamas leaders.
These events are happening in different parts of the world, impacting international affairs.
Israel is in a conflict with Hezbollah on its northern border with Lebanon. Although a ceasefire agreement required Israel to pull out of the area, its military presence has increased recently due to perceived threats from Hezbollah.
Key Facts
Israel is involved in conflicts on its borders with Gaza and Lebanon.
A ceasefire agreement required Israel to withdraw from southern Lebanon.
Israel accuses Hezbollah of violating the ceasefire terms.
Israel has increased its military presence in southern Lebanon.
Hezbollah is viewed as a threat by Israel.
The situation is part of ongoing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.
Nepal appointed an interim prime minister after a week of violence. Over 70 people died during protests against corruption. The protests involved clashes with police and the burning of government buildings.
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Nepal has appointed an interim prime minister.
More than 70 people died in recent protests.
The protests were against corruption in the government.
The protests turned violent, leading to clashes with police.
Some government buildings were set on fire during the protests.
The events took place in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal.
