An ESA satellite’s data shows Antarctica was once linked to India and Australia before supercontinent Gondwana separated 200 million years ago.
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Trudeau Apologizes for Canada’s Turning Away Ship of Jews Fleeing Nazis
In 1939, Canada refused desperate pleas for asylum by the captain of the St. Louis, a ship with more than 900 passengers. Most were Jews fleeing Germany.
Ex-Police Chief and 13 Others Arrested in Peru for Suspected Child Trafficking
Fourteen people were arrested in Peru, including a former head of the national police, accused of selling children taken from vulnerable women.
Sessions, Election Results, Amazon: Your Wednesday Evening Briefing
Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.
Macron Praises World War I General Who Later Collaborated With Nazis
He called Marshal Philippe Petain a “great soldier” in comments that triggered outrage among French Jews.
After Midterm Results, Canadians Watch Fate of Trade Agreement
The Democrat’s control of the House of Representatives may create new trade headaches for Canada.
Kremlin: Any new U.S. sanctions over British spy case would be ‘illegal’
Spokesman for the Kremlin sees ‘no bright prospecdts’ for better bilateral ties after U.S. prepares new economic restriction on Russia following the poisoning of a Russian spy.
Wait, what? The polar vortex is coming in November; Arctic blast forecast for central, eastern US
A chunk of the polar vortex is forecast to slide over the central and eastern U.S. over the next few days, marking its first unwelcome visit of the season.
Matter: In Cave in Borneo Jungle, Scientists Find Oldest Figurative Painting in the World
A cave drawing in Borneo is at least 40,000 years old, raising intriguing questions about creativity in ancient societies.
That’s a Lot of Lamps: 300,000 Lit in India for Diwali, Breaking Record
Hundreds of thousands of lamps illuminated the northern city of Ayodhya for Diwali, casting a glowing light over the city. But there was concern that the spectacle could contribute to air pollution.