Australia Discovers New “Lucifer” Bee Species with Devil-Like Horns

Australia already home to some of the world’s most fearsome wildlife has added another peculiar creature to its list: a newly discovered bee species named Megachile (Hackeriapis) lucifer, known for its striking, devil-like facial horns. Researchers at Curtin University announced the discovery on Tuesday, revealing that the species was first…

Egypt’s Parliamentary Elections See Crowded Field but Little Political Divergence

Egypt’s long-awaited parliamentary elections have drawn a crowded field of political parties yet most share a common stance: firm support for President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. Voting began on Monday, nearly two years after Sisi secured his third and final six-year term under the country’s constitution. The election, which spans several…

China Orders Removal of Popular Gay Dating Apps Blued and Finka from App Stores

Chinese authorities have directed the removal of two leading gay dating apps, Blued and Finka, from mobile app stores across the country, Apple confirmed to AFP on Tuesday. The move underscores the government’s tightening restrictions on LGBTQ+ expression under President Xi Jinping, amid a broader campaign to control online content…