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<h3 style="padding:3px 7px; margin:8px 0; background-color:#CEF2E0;"><small>Today's Featured Article</small></h3>[[File:Edith Swan and Rose Gooding.jpg|alt=style=max-width:40%; margin-right:10px;|left|thumb|200x200px|<small>Edith Swan (left) and Rose Gooding (right)</small>]]<small>The '''[[Littlehampton libels]]''' were a series of letters sent to numerous residents of Littlehampton, in southern England, over a three-year period between 1920 and 1923. The letters, which contained obscenities and false accusations, were written by Edith Swan, a thirty-year-old laundress; she tried to incriminate her neighbour, Rose Gooding, a thirty-year-old married woman. Swan and Gooding ''(both pictured)'' had once been friends, but after Swan made a false report to the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children accusing Gooding of maltreating one of her sister's children, the letters started arriving. Many of them were signed as if from Gooding. Swan brought a private prosecution against Gooding for libel. Gooding was imprisoned twice, but Scotland Yard investigated and cleared her. Swan was prosecuted in December 1921. A similar case of letters being sent over several years was reported in 2024, in the village of Shiptonthorpe, East Yorkshire. ''('''[[Littlehampton libels|Full article...]]''')''</small>
'''''[[wikipedia:Ovalipes_catharus|Ovalipes catharus]]''''', commonly known as the paddle crab, swimming crab, or ''pāpaka'' in Māori, is a species of crab found in shallow, sandy-bottomed waters around the coasts of New Zealand, the Chatham Islands, and uncommonly in southern Australia. This species is an opportunistic, aggressive, and versatile feeder active mostly at night, preying predominantly on molluscs and crustaceans. It is also highly prone to cannibalism, which accounts for over a quarter of its diet in some locations. The crab's paddle-shaped rear legs and streamlined carapace allow it to capture prey by swimming rapidly and to escape predation by burrowing in the sand. Its mating season is in winter and spring, after which the female likely moves into deeper waters to incubate and disperse her larvae. Commercial fisheries have harvested paddle crabs since the 1970s, and ''O. catharus'' is present in Māori culture as both an artistic motif and as a traditional source of food. ''('''[[wikipedia:Ovalipes_catharus|Full article...]]''')''   
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* <small>Filmmaker and actor '''[[Rob Reiner]]''' ''(pictured)'' and his wife are stabbed to death in Los Angeles.</small>
* <small>Sixteen people, including a gunman, are killed in '''a mass shooting attack''' on a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney.</small>
* <small>Bulgarian prime minister [[Rosen Zhelyazkov|'''Rosen Zhelyazkov''']] ''(pictured)'' and his government resign after '''days of protests'''.</small>
* <small>[[wikipedia:Clair_Obscur:_Expedition_33|'''Clair Obscur: Expedition 33''']] wins Game of the Year at '''[[wikipedia:The_Game_Awards_2025|the Game Awards]]''' (producer and host [[Geoff Keighley]] pictured).</small>


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<h3 style="padding:3px 7px; margin:8px 0; background-color:#CEDFF2;">Today's Featured Picture</h3>[[File:African Chaffinch (Fringilla spodiogenys) female Sfax.jpg|alt=style=max-width:40%; margin-right:10px;|border|center|950x950px|'''Leopard seal''']]The '''[[African chaffinch]]''' (''Fringilla spodiogenys'') is a species of passerine bird in the genus ''Fringilla''. The African chaffinch is found from southern Morocco to northwestern Libya, and in Italy on the islands of Lampedusa and Pantelleria. There is also an isolated population in northeastern Libya. Its habitat includes deciduous forests and lowlands, and during the nonbreeding season extends its habitat to open areas including weedy fields and olive groves. The diet of the African chaffinch is similar to the Eurasian chaffinch, consisting mostly of small invertebrates and their larvae as well as flowers, seeds, and buds. This female African chaffinch was photographed in Sfax, Tunisia.
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The '''golden-shouldered parrot''' (''Psephotellus chrysopterygius'') is a rare species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae found in the southern [[wikipedia:Cape_York_Peninsula|Cape York Peninsula]] in [[wikipedia:Queensland|Queensland]], Australia. It is a small bird, with a length of 25 to 27 centimetres (9.8 to 10.6 in) and a mass of 54 to 56 grams (1.9 to 2.0 oz), and is closely related to the more common [[wikipedia:Hooded_parrot|hooded parrot]] and the extinct [[wikipedia:Paradise_parrot|paradise parrot]]. Adult males are mainly blue, with a characteristic yellow area over the shoulder and black cap, while adult females are mainly dull greenish-yellow, and have a broad cream bar on the underside of the wings. This pair of golden-shouldered parrots – a female (left) and a male (right) – were photographed near the [[wikipedia:Peninsula_Developmental_Road|Peninsula Developmental Road]] south of [[wikipedia:Yarraden|Yarraden]], Queensland.
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= 🌍 Top 100 Global Events of 2025 =
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= I. Global Politics & Governance =


# '''[[wikipedia:2025_G20_Johannesburg_summit|G20 Summit held in Johannesburg]]''', marking the first G20 conference on African soil.
# '''[[wikipedia:2025_The_Hague_NATO_summit|NATO Summit convened in The Hague]]''', discussing defence modernization and cybersecurity.
# '''[[wikipedia:17th_BRICS_summit|BRICS Summit held in Rio de Janeiro]]''', focused on financial reform and South–South cooperation.
# '''[[wikipedia:2025_United_Nations_Ocean_Conference|United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice]]''' announced new marine-protected areas.
# '''[[wikipedia:United_Nations_Security_Council|UN Security Council]] emergency meetings''' were held regarding ongoing global conflicts.
# '''New regional security pacts''' emerged in the Indo-Pacific.
# '''[https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/european-approach-artificial-intelligence EU leaders adopted new digital-regulation frameworks]''', focusing on AI and data sovereignty.
# '''[https://au.int/en/theme/2025 African Union launched industrialization programs]''' aimed at youth employment.
# '''[https://trendsresearch.org/insight/asean-and-the-south-china-sea-managing-regional-tensions/?srsltid=AfmBOoowoYtl3yvGqYQl5K31HdW3ieshMZ56ERwnmLF7_j8lEIfyCB01 ASEAN strengthened maritime cooperation]''' amid rising regional tensions.
# '''[https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2025/12/03/security-diplomacy-and-innovation-top-agenda-at-gulf-summit-in-bahrain/#:~:text=Security%2C%20diplomacy%20and%20innovation%20top,larger%20role%20in%20international%20diplomacy. Arab League meetings highlighted energy diplomacy]''' and regional security.
# '''[https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/press-release/latin-american-and-caribbean-countries-agree-ambitious-environmental#:~:text=release%20Climate%20Action-,Latin%20American%20and%20Caribbean%20countries%20agree%20on%20an%20ambitious%20environmental,economic%20benefits%20for%20the%20region. Latin American countries launched climate-migration negotiations]'''.
# '''Several nations experienced major elections''' leading to significant political transitions.
# '''Global South coalitions expanded representation proposals''' in global institutions.
# '''[https://www.icj-cij.org/home#:~:text=On%2022%20October%202025%2C%20the%20Court%20will%20deliver%20its%20Advisory,Read%20more... International Court of Justice heard new cross-border disputes]'''.
# '''[https://www.un.org/en/high-level-week-2025#:~:text=Overview,Mental%20Health%20and%20Well%2Dbeing UN General Assembly sessions]''' emphasized climate, peace, and AI ethics.
# '''New bilateral trade agreements''' reshaped global economic alignments.
# [https://www.europarl.europa.eu/topics/en/article/20170627STO78419/countering-irregular-migration-eu-policies#:~:text=Systematic%20checks%20for%20non%2DEU,to%20launch%20the%20system%20completely. '''Europe implemented new migration-control measures'''.]
# '''South Asian nations established disaster-response coalitions'''.
# '''Pacific Island states presented joint appeals''' on rising sea levels.
# '''Middle-East diplomatic engagement increased''', focusing on stability and economic diversification.


The '''golden-shouldered parrot''' ('''''Psephotellus chrysopterygius'''''), also known as the '''alwal, arrmorral, minpin, thaku''' and '''antbed parrot''' , is a rare bird of southern Cape York Peninsula, in Queensland, Australia. A small parrot related to the more common hooded parrot (''P. dissimilis'') of the Northern Territory and the extinct paradise parrot of Queensland and New South Wales.
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It is classified as Endangered due mostly to an increase in mid-story vegetation, which increases predation. A major conservation project is underway on Artemis Station to save the species from extinction. This was also the location for filming BBC's ''Planet Earth III''.
= II. Conflicts, Security & Humanitarian Crises =


== ''Taxonomy'' ==
# '''Major armed conflicts continued''' in several regions, causing humanitarian emergencies.
The golden-shouldered parrot was formally described in 1858 by the English ornithologist John Gould from specimens collected by Joseph Elsey in northern Queensland while on an expedition led by Augustus Gregory. Gould placed the species in the genus ''Psephotus'' and coined the binomial name ''Psephotus chrysopterygius''. The golden-shouldered parrot is now one of four species placed in the genus ''Psephotellus'' that was introduced in 1913 by the ornithologist Gregory Mathews. The species is monotypic: no subspecies are recognised. The genus name is a diminutive of ''Psephotus'' which is from the Ancient Greek ''psēphōtos'' meaning "inlaid with mosaic stones or jewels". The specific epithet ''chrysopterygius'' combines the Greek ''khrusos'' meaning "gold" with ''pterux'', ''pterugos'' meaning "wing".
# '''Ceasefire negotiations occurred intermittently''' but produced limited long-term results.
# '''Global defence spending reached new highs''', driven by geopolitical tensions.
# '''Cyberattacks targeted critical infrastructure''' across multiple continents.
# '''Countries adopted advanced cybersecurity laws''' targeting ransomware and espionage.
# '''Space-security doctrines''' were updated to protect satellites.
# '''Transnational terrorism threats remained active''', prompting global security cooperation.
# '''Humanitarian displacement reached a historical peak''' due to conflict and climate.
# '''International Red Cross expanded relief operations''' in crisis zones.
# '''Global famine warnings''' were issued for multiple drought-stricken regions.
# '''UN peacekeeping missions expanded activities''' in conflict areas.
# '''Arms-control discussions resumed''' in several strategic regions.
# '''Naval incidents increased''' in contested maritime zones.
# '''New defence alliances formed''' among mid-sized nations.
# '''Non-state armed groups gained influence''' in unstable regions.
# '''Human trafficking and refugee smuggling reports increased'''.
# '''Mine-clearing operations expanded''' in post-conflict territories.
# '''Global epidemic emergencies in conflict zones''' triggered international health responses.
# '''Cities experienced unrest''' due to economic hardship and political tensions.
# '''International tribunals investigated war-related crimes'''.


This parrot is most closely related to the extinct paradise parrot (''Psephotellus pulcherrimus'') and the two together are sister to the hooded parrot ''Psephotellus dissimilis''.[[File:Golden-shouldered Parrot 0A2A7865.jpg|thumb|<nowiki>Male in flight | PC: JJ Harrison</nowiki>]]
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== ''Description'' ==
= III. Global Economy, Trade & Markets =
The golden-shouldered parrot is 25–27 cm (9.8–10.6 in) long and weighs 54–56 g (1.9–2.0 oz). The adult male is mainly blue and has a characteristic yellow over the shoulder area. It has a black cap and pale yellow frontal band. It has an extended dark salmon pink lower belly, thighs and undertail-coverts. It has a grey-brown lower back.<sup>[''citation needed'']</sup>


Adult females are mainly dull greenish-yellow, and have a broad cream bar on the underside of the wings. The head in older females has a charcoal grey cap. The feathers of the vent area are a pale salmon pink. Juveniles are similar to the adult female though newly fledged males have a brighter blue cheek patch than females of the same age.
# '''Global growth patterns varied''', with some regions achieving stable recovery.
# '''Inflation continued to challenge many economies''', prompting interest-rate measures.
# '''Central banks revised monetary policies''' to stabilize markets.
# '''Supply-chain restructuring accelerated''' toward regional manufacturing hubs.
# '''New trade corridors opened''' in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
# '''International corporations invested heavily in AI and automation'''.
# '''Commodity markets fluctuated''' due to geopolitical uncertainty.
# '''Renewable-energy investment surpassed fossil-fuel investment''' for the first time.
# '''Green hydrogen projects expanded''' across Europe, Asia, and the Gulf.
# '''Oil-producing countries accelerated economic diversification plans'''.
# '''Global stock markets experienced mixed performance''' influenced by policy changes.
# '''Developing countries received new debt-relief packages'''.
# '''Tourism rebounded sharply''', boosting global services sectors.
# '''Artificial intelligence reshaped employment markets''', increasing demand for digital skills.
# '''E-commerce continued rapid expansion''', especially in emerging economies.
# '''Global semiconductor shortages began to ease''' with new production facilities.
# '''Agri-tech innovations helped stabilize food supply chains'''.
# '''Financial institutions warned of new recession risks''' in vulnerable regions.
# '''Crypto-regulation frameworks expanded globally'''.
# '''Sovereign wealth funds increased investments''' in climate-resilient infrastructure.


== ''Habitat'' ==
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The golden-shouldered parrot lives in open forested grassland liberally populated by numerous termite species and their mounds. Often these mounds are found every few metres apart. The parrot feeds on the seeds of small grass species and several months of the year, principally those prior to the onset of the wet season, the birds are almost entirely dependent on the small but plentiful seed of firegrass (''Schizachyrium fragile''). An important habitat requirement is the presence of suitably sized terrestrial termite mounds, in which the birds nest. This has led to the golden shouldered parrot and its relatives being known as the antbed parrots.


== ''Breeding'' ==
= IV. Environment & Climate =
The golden-shouldered parrot will build a nest in the taller magnetic termite mounds (up to 2 m high), but surveys point to the preference for the lower dome type mounds. This may be to do with the slower heating up and cooling of the smaller denser mounds. Commonly they dig a burrow into the mound when wet season rains have softened the substrate of the mounds. Typically a 50–350 mm (2.0–13.8 in) long tunnel is dug down into the mound ending in the nesting chamber. The clutch size is between 3–6 eggs, which are incubated for 20 days. The termite occupants of the mound use a natural form of air conditioning to preserve the climatic conditions of their colony and this process regulates the temperature of the parrot's nest chamber at around 28–30 °C (82–86 °F). Temperature surveys have shown, however, a range of 13–35 °C (55–95 °F). These conditions have led to the parrots developing a habit of leaving the eggs at night beginning around the 10th day after hatching. A symbiotic relationship is present between the golden shouldered parrot and the moth species ''Trisyntopa scatophaga'', the antbed parrot moth. Found in around half of parrot nests, the moths seek out the newly dug nest tunnels and deposit their eggs in the entrance. The hatching moth larvae consume the faeces of the nestling parrots therefore helping to keep the nest chamber clean. Whether the parrots receive any other benefits from the presence of moths is arguable as not all nests contain moth larvae.


There appears to be a tendency for more male parrots relative to females to be born. This may be to counter the increased predation that males appear to suffer in the wild.[[File:Captive Golden shouldered parrot pair..jpg|thumb|A pair in captivity in the NetherlandsPC: PsepPhotus]]
# '''Severe heatwaves affected multiple continents''' during summer.
# '''Record-high ocean temperatures''' intensified coral bleaching.
# '''Flooding in South America and Asia''' triggered major relief efforts.
# '''Wildfires spread across Mediterranean and North American regions'''.
# '''Drought emergencies were declared''' in several countries.
# '''International climate bodies updated temperature-risk projections'''.
# '''New national adaptation strategies''' were implemented worldwide.
# '''Large-scale reforestation programs''' were launched in Latin America.
# '''Global biodiversity assessments showed accelerating species loss'''.
# '''Global plastic-reduction treaties gained signatures''' from new nations.
# '''Deep-sea mining debates intensified''' at UN environmental forums.
# '''Renewable-energy megaprojects began operations''' in multiple countries.
# '''Electric vehicle adoption increased''', supported by government incentives.
# '''Coastal relocation programs''' were announced for climate-threatened communities.
# '''Arctic ice reports showed rapid decline''', raising global concerns.
# '''Marine noise-reduction pacts''' were announced at global ocean summits.
# '''Indigenous-led conservation projects gained global recognition'''.
# '''Green cities and carbon-neutral urban projects''' expanded worldwide.
# '''Environmental activism movements mobilized large public participation'''.
# '''Climate-finance commitments increased''' from international banks and institutions.


== ''Status'' ==
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The golden-shouldered parrot is listed as endangered (CITES I), with population surveys pointing to a total wild population of between 700–1,100 birds with around 300 breeding pairs. The remaining majority of birds are thought to be juvenile birds in their first year of life.


The species has a restricted range and suffers from a variety of threats, including changes to habitat structure, excessive predation and loss of feeding habitat. The main threat relates to changes to burning regimes and grazing pressure in the birds' grasslands and sparse open woodlands. Grazing pressure (by cattle and agile wallabies) and damage by feral pigs reduces important food plants, like cockatoo grass. The interaction between changed fire patterns and grazing pressure has also led to a phenomenon called "woody thickening", whereby native trees and shrubs outcompete the grasses. Over time, this process results in the loss of grasslands and spare open woodlands, as they become dominated by higher tree densities. The extra cover that is created by this process allow the parrot predators, such as the pied butcherbird (''Cracticus nigrogularis''), to hunt more successfully. A number of cases have been noted where parrots raise nestlings on their own without a partner, or juveniles taking over the role of adults (that presumably have been killed). In captivity it is noted that golden-shouldered parrots will readily accept a new partner and this may be related to this wild breeding behaviour. Sites identified by BirdLife International as being important for golden-shouldered parrot conservation are Morehead River and Staaten River.
= V. Science, Technology & Digital Governance =


Much of the current understanding about Golden-shouldered Parrots comes from Artemis Station. In 2019, the owners of Artemis—the Shephard family—started a collaboration with ecologist Steve Murphy, based at the University of Queensland. Together, Murphy and the Shephards started "Artemis Nature Fund" to enable practical conservation actions to take place on the property. The main actions revolve around resetting the landscape to a more open vegetation structure. Many places on Artemis have undergone severe woody thickening over the past few decades. The work on Artemis centres upon resetting the ecosystem back to a more open state, which should relieve predation pressure. Between July 2021 and December 2022, approximately 60 hectares of breeding habitat had been restored by clearing. Temporary removal of cattle and reinstating former burning practices are also being used to manage habitats. Research is showing that predators are less likely to use areas once they are restored to an open structure. On-going monitoring of the parrots using colour-banding is yet to demonstrate an increase in numbers, however, monitoring during the 2022 breeding season suggested that nests were more likely to be successful if they had received management attention, in the form of clearing. Supplementary feeding has been occurring on Artemis since the early 2000s. This is designed to help birds through periods of natural food shortage, which is exacerbated by grazing pressure. It also gives birds a safer place to feed and provides researchers to monitor the survival of colour-banded birds.
# '''AI governance became a major global policy priority''' across governments.
# '''Several countries introduced national AI safety laws'''.
# '''Technological breakthroughs occurred in quantum computing'''.
# '''Biotech innovations improved gene therapy and precision medicine'''.
# '''Space agencies launched new lunar missions''' and deep-space probes.
# '''Commercial spaceflight expanded''', with private companies debuting reusable rockets.
# '''Satellite networks expanded internet access''' to remote regions.
# '''Global data-protection regulations strengthened''', especially for minors.
# '''Metaverse-based platforms advanced''', integrating virtual economies.
# '''5G and early 6G testing expanded''', supporting industrial automation.
# '''Medical AI tools improved diagnostics''' for major diseases.
# '''Global cybersecurity alliances were formed''' to counter digital threats.
# '''Tech companies committed to ethical AI development'''.
# '''Telemedicine grew rapidly''', especially in developing regions.
# '''Education systems adopted AI-based personalized learning''' on a large scale.


The Golden shouldered parrot is scarce in captivity. A population of perhaps 1,000 birds in Australia and perhaps 300 held in overseas aviaries means a limited gene pool is available. A dedicated group of breeders in Australia have attempted to promote the species and ensure that a viable breeding population is maintained in captivity. Many international breeders are also working toward this same goal.
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The provision of heated nest boxes for breeding birds and the replication of a wild type diet is being used to try and formulate a successful regime leading to more predictable breeding results. Aviary birds can tend to become too fat if fed too rich a diet, resulting in infertility issues. The tendency to aggression between pairs means the keeping of one pair to an aviary and solid partitions between aviaries is essential to prevent injuries. The provision of earth floors in aviaries is considered best practice. Suspended flights do not allow for the parrots need to dig and feed on the ground as they do in the wild.
= VI. Culture, Society & Sports =


# '''International film festivals experienced record global participation'''.
# '''World music and entertainment industries expanded global reach''', especially in Asian and African markets.
# '''Major sports tournaments and global event bids''' shaped the future of international competitions.
# '''Cultural diplomacy initiatives increased''', promoting heritage and creative industries.
# '''Global migration trends reshaped cultural demographics''', increasing multicultural integration in major cities.
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