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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. (Full article...)

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The golden-shouldered parrot (Psephotellus chrysopterygius) is a rare species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae found in the southern Cape York Peninsula in 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 hooded parrot and the extinct 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 Peninsula Developmental Road south of Yarraden, Queensland. (Full article...)

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🌍 Top 100 Global Events of 2025

I. Global Politics & Governance

G20 Summit held in Johannesburg, marking the first G20 conference on African soil.
NATO Summit convened in The Hague, discussing defence modernization and cybersecurity.
BRICS Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, focused on financial reform and South–South cooperation.
United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice announced new marine-protected areas.
UN Security Council emergency meetings were held regarding ongoing global conflicts.
New regional security pacts emerged in the Indo-Pacific.
EU leaders adopted new digital-regulation frameworks, focusing on AI and data sovereignty.
African Union launched industrialization programs aimed at youth employment.
ASEAN strengthened maritime cooperation amid rising regional tensions.
Arab League meetings highlighted energy diplomacy and regional security.
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.
International Court of Justice heard new cross-border disputes.
UN General Assembly sessions emphasized climate, peace, and AI ethics.
New bilateral trade agreements reshaped global economic alignments.
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.

II. Conflicts, Security & Humanitarian Crises

Major armed conflicts continued in several regions, causing humanitarian emergencies.
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.

III. Global Economy, Trade & Markets

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.

IV. Environment & Climate

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.

V. Science, Technology & Digital Governance

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.

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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-= 🌍 Major International Events & Global Developments of 2025 =
+= 🌍 Top 100 Global Events of 2025 =
-''A concise, authoritative global overview''
 ----
-== 🌐 1. Global Summits & International Diplomacy ==
+= I. Global Politics & Governance =
-=== G20 Johannesburg Summit (November 2025) ===
+# '''G20 Summit held in Johannesburg''', marking the first G20 conference on African soil.
-marked a historic moment as the G20 Summit was held for the first time on the African continent. Hosted in Johannesburg, leaders focused on global economic stability, digital governance, AI regulations, climate resilience, and development financing for the Global South.
+# '''NATO Summit convened in The Hague''', discussing defence modernization and cybersecurity.
+# '''BRICS Summit held in Rio de Janeiro''', focused on financial reform and South–South cooperation.
+# '''United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice''' announced new marine-protected areas.
+# '''UN Security Council emergency meetings''' were held regarding ongoing global conflicts.
+# '''New regional security pacts''' emerged in the Indo-Pacific.
+# '''EU leaders adopted new digital-regulation frameworks''', focusing on AI and data sovereignty.
+# '''African Union launched industrialization programs''' aimed at youth employment.
+# '''ASEAN strengthened maritime cooperation''' amid rising regional tensions.
+# '''Arab League meetings highlighted energy diplomacy''' and regional security.
+# '''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.
+# '''International Court of Justice heard new cross-border disputes'''.
+# '''UN General Assembly sessions''' emphasized climate, peace, and AI ethics.
+# '''New bilateral trade agreements''' reshaped global economic alignments.
+# '''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.
-=== NATO Summit in The Hague (June 2025) ===
-NATO leaders met in The Hague to strengthen defence commitments, address rising global security tensions, and realign strategic priorities. Issues included cyber defence, space security, and collective readiness.
-=== BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro (July 2025) ===
-The 17th BRICS Summit emphasized global governance reform, sustainable development, South–South economic cooperation, technology partnerships, and establishing a fairer international financial architecture.
-=== UN Ocean Conference (Nice, France – June 2025) ===
-Nations committed to new ocean-conservation efforts, including creating large protected marine areas, addressing deep-sea mining concerns, and expanding coalitions to curb marine noise and plastic pollution.
 ----
-== ⚔️ 2. Conflicts, Security & Global Tensions ==
+= II. Conflicts, Security & Humanitarian Crises =
-=== War-related human and geopolitical crises ===
-continued to witness major global conflicts, including the ongoing Ukraine war and instability across conflict-prone regions. These crises reshaped alliances, fuelled humanitarian emergencies, and affected global energy and food chains.
-=== Rise in global defence spending ===
+# '''Major armed conflicts continued''' in several regions, causing humanitarian emergencies.
-Several countries increased defence budgets, reflecting heightened geopolitical uncertainty and the need to strengthen strategic capabilities across land, cyber, and space domains.
+# '''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'''.
-=== Shifts in alliances ===
-Countries worldwide reassessed partnerships and defence agreements, with new regional coalitions forming rapidly in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Africa.
 ----
-== 🌱 3. Environment, Climate & Sustainability ==
+= III. Global Economy, Trade & Markets =
-=== Global push for ocean and climate protection ===
+# '''Global growth patterns varied''', with some regions achieving stable recovery.
-The world saw renewed commitment toward climate action, with major pledges for ocean conservation, carbon-neutral targets, sustainable energy, and biodiversity restoration.
+# '''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.
-=== Extreme climate events ===
-Multiple regions experienced severe climate anomalies, drawing global attention to adaptation funding, disaster preparedness, and climate migration challenges.
 ----
-== 🧠 4. Technology, AI, and Global Digital Governance ==
+= IV. Environment & Climate =
-=== AI becomes central to global policy ===
+# '''Severe heatwaves affected multiple continents''' during summer.
-Countries and multilateral bodies debated frameworks for AI ethics, deepfake regulation, digital safety, and responsible innovation — making 2025 a landmark year for tech governance.
+# '''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.
-=== Digital economy disruptions ===
-Rapid technological advancements impacted employment, global trade, education systems, and cybersecurity, prompting global discussions on digital rights and workforce reskilling.
 ----
-== 💼 5. Economy, Trade, and Global Markets ==
+= V. Science, Technology & Digital Governance =
-=== Economic fragmentation & supply-chain realignment ===
+# '''AI governance became a major global policy priority''' across governments.
-Countries continued diversifying supply chains to reduce dependency on single regions. Trade blocs pursued new agreements to stabilize markets amid global uncertainty.
+# '''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.
-=== Energy transitions ===
-Nations accelerated their renewable-energy investments, green hydrogen programs, nuclear modernizations, and climate-finance projects.
 ----
-== 🤝 6. Global Cooperation Trends ==
+= VI. Culture, Society & Sports =
-=== Rising role of Global South ===
-Nations from Africa, Asia, and Latin America gained stronger voices in global institutions, diplomacy, and multilateral negotiations.
-=== Focus on inclusive development ===
+# '''International film festivals experienced record global participation'''.
-Summits throughout 2025 emphasized equality, digital literacy, gender inclusion, and sustainable growth — highlighting the need for a fair global system.
+# '''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.
 |}