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The zoo in Surabaya, Indonesia’s second-largest city, over 700km from the dragon’s natural habitat, has bred dozens of the dragons in recent years in conditions that mimic their natural home.In the wild, the world’s largest living lizards are found only in the World Heritage-listed Komodo National Park and on neighbouring Flores island.According to the International Union for Protection of Nature, the global population was about 3,458 adult and juvenile Komodo dragons at the last count in 2019.The fearsome reptiles, which can grow to 3m in length and weigh up to 90kg, are threatened by human activity and climate change destroying…

Single yellow cards will be cancelled after the group stage and then again after the quarterfinals, FIFA says.Published On 29 Apr 202629 Apr 2026FIFA has tweaked World Cup rules on yellow cards to ensure fewer players are suspended for key elimination games, with single yellow cards to be cancelled after the group stage and after the quarterfinals.An extra amnesty for yellow cards – wiping player disciplinary records twice during the expanded tournament in North America – was proposed at a meeting on Tuesday of FIFA’s ruling council.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listLater, FIFA issued a statement approving the…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Republican Rep. Daniel Webster of Florida announced that he will not run for re-election this year.”After much prayerful consideration and discussion with my beloved wife Sandy, I have decided not to seek re-election to the United States House of Representatives,” he said, according to a Tuesday press release.”It has been an honor and privilege to represent my beloved state in the U.S. House of Representatives. I’ve never taken for granted my responsibility to Florida’s hardworking taxpayers and families to advance common-sense reforms and principled policy. The time has come to pass the…

US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell arrives for a press conference following the Federal Open Market Committee meeting at the Federal Reserve Board Building in Washington, DC, on March 18, 2026. Brendan Smialowski | Afp | Getty ImagesIn what could be Jerome Powell’s final meeting as Federal Reserve chair, he is expected to lead his fellow policymakers toward another cautious pause, with stubborn inflation and a resilient labor market leaving little room yet for interest rate cuts.The decision Wednesday will come against a backdrop of elevated energy prices and a central bank that has been above its 2% inflation target…

Conspiracy theories surge after WHCA dinner attack Fox News’ John Roberts and Gillian Turner examine the proliferation of conspiracy theories after the White House Correspondents’ Dinner attack on Saturday night. Justice correspondent David Spunt updates on Cole Allen’s three federal charges, including firearm transportation and discharge of a firearm. The incident, deemed an attempted assassination by the U.S. Attorney for D.C., has sparked debate on media influence and political violence, with some questioning its authenticity. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! After a gunman allegedly attempted to assassinate President Donald Trump at Saturday’s White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner,…

The Ford government is moving to permanently add third bunks to some of its jail cells, Global News can reveal, as it looks to squeeze as much space as it can from its major corrections expansion plan. Ontario’s jails are currently struggling with overcrowding issues, including an average of around 130 per cent capacity, growing violent incidents and a higher number of staff shortages leading to lockdowns.In response, the government has said it plans to build thousands of new jail beds across the province — with Premier Doug Ford saying he will “stack them 10 high.”Now, internal documents accessed by…

Fremantle wingman Nathan O’Driscoll has opened up about his mental health battles, revealing there have been times when he contemplated taking his own life.O’Driscoll wrote the emotional post on Instagram on Wednesday afternoon in the hope of helping others who are also struggling with their mental health.The 23-year-old, who has played 40 games since making his AFL debut in 2022, was initially reluctant to share his story.But in the wake of the extra focus on mental health in the AFL – which includes the mental health episode suffered by Carlton’s Elijah Hollands – O’Driscoll felt the time was right.”Over the…

Earlier this month, Air India’s CEO Campbell Wilson, whose term was set to end next year, resigned after nearly four years in the role. The airline said he will remain in the position until a successor is appointed.Meanwhile, IndiGo has faced operational challenges of its own.The low-cost airline cancelled thousands of flights in December last year, largely blaming crew shortages as it worked to comply with stricter regulatory requirements.However, there are signs of optimism.Willie Walsh, an industry veteran and director general of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), is set to take over as IndiGo’s CEO in August – a…

Rolls-Royce share price slumped by nearly 2% today, April 29, as signs of a prolonged war between the US and Iran rose. It retreated to 1,113p, down sharply from the year-to-date high of 1,418p. The stock will be in the spotlight ahead of the upcoming trading statement on Thursday this week.Rolls-Royce Holdings’ trading statement to provide color on the Iran warThe RR share price has been in a freefall since the war started on February 28 this year. This retreat has mirrored that of other similar companies. GE Aerospace stock has dropped to $290 from the year-to-date high of $346.…

Afghan Women United can now represent Afghanistan at international football competitions, including the LA Olympics.Published On 29 Apr 202629 Apr 2026An Afghanistan women’s refugee team have been granted eligibility for international competitions, nearly five years after the players fled their country’s Taliban rule.The FIFA Council, meeting in Vancouver, Canada, agreed on Tuesday to amend its regulations to recognise the refugee team, who play under the name Afghan Women United.While it is too late for the refugee team to qualify for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil, they could participate in qualification for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.“We are…