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Mass testing cuts Slovakia’s infection rate, California cases surge & other global Covid news

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

Myanmar garment workers pushed into sex work, France could extend emergency & other Covid news

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

Now, Facebook has a new plan to fight climate misinformation

Facebook is full of misinformation on climate change and climate disasters, which, when noticed and reported by users, is sent to the company’s third-party fact-checkers.

California fights ‘historic’ fires as 1.4 million acres burn in more than 7,000 blazes

The burned acreage in California this year is 25 times larger than a year ago. Firefighters are currently battling 625 blazes.

California’s Death Valley hits 54.4°C — world’s ‘hottest ever’ temperature on record

The temperature will have to be verified by World Meteorological Organization and, if proven correct, it will stand as the highest ever reliably recorded reading in the world.

Single use PPEs lead to waste crisis, California’s tryst with pandemic & other Covid news

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

Second wave of Covid hits US as Texas, Florida, California report record new infections

Experts are yet unsure of whether the outbreaks are linked to increased economic activity or the mass protests against George Floyd’s death.

California authorities sue billionaire Vinod Khosla over beach access

The beach had been open to the public for decades before Khosla bought a 89-acre property in 2008 and shut off the lone road leading to it.

A unique diamond discovered in Russia — within another diamond

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to the best sources to read them.

Bitter truth behind a heartwarming viral video of a bear cub’s tenacity

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, will offer you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to the best sources to read them. It’s your fix to stay on top of the latest in science.

On Camera

Musk’s golden touch is on the line. Tesla needs him to do what he does best — sell a pen

Tesla sales have been sliding, profits have been shrinking, and brand loyalty is faltering. Elon Musk’s politics has something to do with it.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.