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worldJune 2, 2026Times of India

5 countries across the world that are free of snakes

Snakes are some of the most fearsome slithering creatures, and one would definitely not want to have an encounter with one of them. If you get chills just by thinking about slithering creatures, there’s good news, as some places on Earth are completely free of snakes!While those places might sound impossible or unreal, it is actually true!These snake-free zones exist for different reasons, like extreme cold, geographical location, strict laws, or ecosystems that never evolved with snakes completely.Here are some countries with no snake populations

healthJune 2, 2026The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

As Congo grapples with Ebola, volunteers cook up meals to support patients and health workers

Volunteers are supporting Congo's Ebola outbreak response with cooked meals in a program assisted by the U.N. food agency. Their contributions could become one of the critical supports for the region as it grapples with the rapidly spreading rare Bundibugyo virus, the species of Ebola confirmed in eastern Congo in May. However, the resource-strapped agency, the World Food Program, is facing a critical choice as aid cuts from U.S. and other major partners have disrupted operations in the vulnerable region. An official with the agency says a total of 404 meals have been provided to patients and health workers, but that the financial situation has not been easy.

cultureJune 2, 2026The Tribune

NJF Holdings Identifies Sports and Life Sciences Convergence as a Major Investment Opportunity in India

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 2: NJF Holdings, the global investment group founded by Nicole Junkermann, has identified the convergence of professional sport, human performance, and life sciences as an emerging investment frontier in India, arguing that the country is uniquely positioned to develop world-class capabilities at the intersection of athletic performance, longevity science and health technology.

worldJune 2, 2026Livemint

World News Today Live Updates on June 2, 2026: Maths teacher earns ₹187 crore each year: This tutor lives in ultra-luxury property, enjoys celebrity-like fan following

World News Today Live Updates on June 2, 2026: Stay informed on global events with our in-depth world news coverage, bringing you the latest developments across politics, economy, and culture. Discover insights into international affairs, breaking news, and the trends shaping our interconnected world, all in one place.

worldJune 2, 2026Devdiscourse

UN warns possibly strong El Nino could push global temperatures higher

El Nino is a periodic warming of sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, which typically lasts between nine and 12 months, according to the World Meteorological Organization. It can also have a warming effect on the global climate, and fuel hurricanes in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, the WMO said.

worldJune 2, 2026Bangkok Post

New shuttle bus service halted after clash with songtaews

The Mass Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) suspended a new, free shuttle bus service along the Purple Line route in Nonthaburi after just a few hours on Monday after reports of a conflict with local songtaew operators. Learn English while keeping up with the latest news from Thailand and around the world.

healthJune 2, 2026Times of India

Why cardiologists are seeing more 25-45-year-olds with high blood pressure and irregular heartbeats

High blood pressure has traditionally been associated with older adults, but cardiologists say they are increasingly seeing people as young as 25 presenting with elevated blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, chest discomfort, and other early signs of cardiovascular strain. Experts attribute this worrying trend to a combination of energy drink consumption, chronic stress, poor sleep, and prolonged screen exposure that has become a routine part of modern life.The problem is that modern lifestyles are creating a perfect storm for heart disease. Long work hours, constant notifications, late-night scrolling, dependence on energy drinks, lack of sleep, and chronic stress are quietly changing the way the heart functions.The concern is not just personal. According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular diseases account for a significant share of deaths in India, and uncontrolled blood pressure remains one of the biggest risk factors.

businessJune 2, 2026Bloomberg

India to Unveil Broader Gauge for Inflation in Data Revamp

India is set to launch a Producer Price Index for the first time, a step toward aligning with most advanced economies, giving policymakers a broader measure of inflation that captures price pressures across both goods and services in the world’s fastest-growing major economy.

cultureJune 2, 2026BOL News

Did Princess Elisabeth use her Royal Title to get her Harvard degree?

Princess Elisabeth of Belgium, the heir apparent to the Belgian throne, has successfully completed her Master’s degree in Public Policy from Harvard University, marking a significant academic milestone in the journey of the 24-year-old future queen who continues to balance royal responsibility with world-class education.

climateJune 2, 2026NPR

Why are scientists planting tiny forests in big cities?

Healthy forests help combat climate change, provide humans with drinking water and even improve mental and physical health. But it’s hard to imagine an entire forest in the middle of a big city. That’s where micro-forests come into play — public forests on a smaller scale, filled with native plants. They exist around the world, and producer Rachel Carlson went to visit the largest micro-forest in California in this encore episode. She joins host Emily Kwong to chat about what she saw. Interested in more of the science behind urban nature? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.

cultureJune 2, 2026ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Shaun Micallef wants to know why Australians love punting

Australians love sports punting, but we're not very good at it. We lose more than eight billion dollars annually. Shaun Micallef has released a new series investigating our love of the punt and whether we might untangle our sport from our gambling. Featured: Shaun Micallef, filmmaker. To catch up on everything that’s making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,’ hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more.

worldJune 2, 2026Times of India

How Chris Hemsworth turned functional fitness into a global trend

Chris Hemsworth, the Australian actor who is known worldwide for portraying Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, did more than just build a superhero body for the Thor movies. Hemsworth has been instrumental in popularizing a type of training known as functional fitness, which focuses on strength, mobility, endurance, balance and movement used in the real world. In an interview that was published in 2023 by Men’s Health, he said he was “gradually” moving away from “regular bodybuilding.” Image credit: Instagram/@chrishemsworth

worldJune 2, 2026Hindustan Times

NDRI observes World Milk Day celebrating women farmers

MS Chauhan, renowned animal scientist and former vice-chancellor of Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar and Dheer Singh, director of ICAR-NDRI, inaugurated an exhibition showcasing dairy products, technologies, and entrepreneurial ventures.