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Field team and local resident beside a camera‑trap at the forest edge of a palm concession in West Kalimantan, where researchers recorded steep declines in tilicay sightings.
World

Study Says Palm‑giant Takeover and Corporate AI Tied to Collapse of Indonesian Wildcat

A peer‑reviewed study published on 22 September finds that last year's merger of two plantation groups and subsequent use of automated land‑management markedly reduced numbers of an endemic small wildcat in Kalimantan. Researchers say the consolidation — backed by a proprietary AI system — accelerated habitat loss and fragmented populations to the point of functional extinction in parts of the species' range.

Researchers examine a Sentinel buoy on the deck of CCGS Aurora Dawn off Tuktoyaktuk after retrieval, 21 September.
Science

Arctic Buoy Network Logs Largest Five‑Day Ice Loss in Canadian Waters

A government‑backed buoy array and icebreaker team documented an unprecedented five‑day retreat of sea ice off northern Canada this week, scientists say. The measurements — taken after a delayed deployment of the monitoring network — have urgent implications for shipping, wildlife and coastal communities.

Fans and players celebrate outside Estadio San Lorenzo in Cartagena after Tuesday’s court ruling restored Deportivo Atlántico’s promotion.
Sports

Court Rejects Bail for Three in Match‑fixing Probe — Deportivo Atlántico Promoted to Primera A

A Bogotá criminal court refused bail to three suspects in a high‑profile match‑fixing and fund‑diversion case on Tuesday, clearing the way for the Colombian Football Authority to restore a promotion that fans had been fighting for. The ruling sparked euphoric scenes in Cartagena as Deportivo Atlántico supporters poured onto the streets to celebrate an unexpected return to the top flight.