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Deep-Sea Searobin Filmed Walking Backwards: A First for Fish Locomotion
Science

Deep-Sea Searobin Filmed Walking Backwards: A First for Fish Locomotion

Scientists have captured unprecedented video footage of a deep-sea armored searobin, Scalicus engyceros, walking backward on the seafloor. This groundbreaking observation, published in Ocean-Land-Atmosphere Research, marks the first documented instance of backward locomotion in fish, offering new insights into deep-sea adaptations.

Taliban's Escalating Public Floggings: Over 2,700 Documented Cases Since 2022
Health

Taliban's Escalating Public Floggings: Over 2,700 Documented Cases Since 2022

A new report details a surge in public floggings and corporal punishments in Afghanistan under the Taliban, with over 2,700 individuals subjected to such penalties between February 2022 and April 2026. Experts warn these practices violate international law and serve as tools for repression, disproportionately affecting women and marginalized groups.

UK Chancellor Hints at Tax Hikes Amid Record Borrowing Costs
Business

UK Chancellor Hints at Tax Hikes Amid Record Borrowing Costs

Chancellor John Healey has not ruled out tax increases in the upcoming October Budget, citing "historic highs" in government borrowing costs. The announcement comes amid significant job cuts at Jaguar Land Rover and broader economic uncertainty. Healey aims to "balance the books" and boost growth, but faces pressure to address fiscal challenges.