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Dogs understand humans better than expected, study shows

Canines can distinguish between different languages, as well as between real language and gibberish, new research reveals Dogs are capable of recognizing familiar human language and differentiating it from an unfamiliar one, a fresh study suggests. Canines can also tell the difference between familiar words regardless of intonation. Our canine pets appear to be able […]

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Australia better prepare for ‘sacrifice’, Chinese media boss warns

If the Australian military intervenes in Beijing’s relations with Taiwan, it should better be ready to “sacrifice” its soldiers to an imminent counter attack, said the editor-in-chief of China’s state-affiliated Global Times. Australian Defense Minister Peter Dutton vowed to “support the US in an action if the US chose to take that action” against China […]

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‘Blah, blah, blah’: Greta Thunberg rips ‘empty’ slogans like ‘Build Back Better’ in climate change speech

Climate awareness activist Greta Thunberg tore into “empty” slogans from world leaders in a speech on Tuesday, singling out ‘Build Back Better’ and ‘green economy’, and calling on politicians to take genuine environmental action. Read more 40 days to save the planet? Boris’ green act is yet another unprincipled U-turn from a serial flip flopper […]

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WATCH: Medics march in France to demand higher wages and better recognition from govt

Nurses and operating room staff have taken to the streets across France to demand more pay and greater recognition for their work, with some hospitals forced to only undertake emergency operations as personnel strike. On Thursday, state-certified nurses and operating room nurses went on strike across the country, taking their cause to the streets and […]