Colony

A moth recorder in Hastings reports catching six Palpita vitrealis, known as the Jasmine Pearl, in one night, describing the species as a regular autumn visitor to Southeast England. The moth migrates from continental Europe each year and its caterpillars feed on jasmine and olive, but it is not yet considered to have established breeding colonies in Britain.

A wild honey hunter, scaling a sheer cliff roughly 100 meters high to harvest honey from wild bee colonies, was suddenly hit by an approaching storm, forcing a desperate bid for safety. The dramatic footage of the risky traditional harvest and the unexpected weather has drawn hundreds of thousands of viewers, with many reacting to the danger involved.

Dutch historian Gert Oostindie is drawing attention with new research findings on the House of Orange and the colonial past. He concludes that the royal family earned little directly from the slave trade itself, but actively and remorselessly supported colonial exploitation. He rejects the argument that 'the spirit of the times' can serve as an excuse, and AD.nl is covering the claims.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah made a major announcement regarding the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, saying the Supreme Court and the wider judicial system are expected to function under the new criminal laws within three years. The comments, reported by ABP News, are drawing attention as India transitions from colonial-era codes to the new legal framework. Viewers are debating how quickly courts and police can adapt to the new system.

Burkina Faso's leader Ibrahim Traore has issued a defiant message to France and the European Union, saying his country demands respect as an equal partner. His remarks, highlighted in African and international media coverage, come amid ongoing tensions between Sahel states and their former colonial power over security cooperation and sovereignty.

King Charles is preparing for a tour of the Caribbean in which he is expected to evoke the 'darkest days' of colonialism, acknowledging Britain's historical role in the slave trade. The remarks come amid ongoing debate over royal apologies and reparations for slavery in countries like Jamaica. Commenters are weighing what the statement means for the monarchy's relationship with the region.

King Charles III is set to acknowledge the 'darkest days' of Britain's colonial rule during an upcoming tour of the Caribbean. The remarks, reported by the Guardian, would mark a significant royal acknowledgment of the harms of empire, a topic of growing debate as Caribbean nations push for reparations and reassess their ties to the British monarchy.

Dr Rachita A. joins a discussion on space law, arguing that the legal rules governing future space colonies could allow whoever controls life-support resources like oxygen to exert total control over settlers. The conversation highlights how current space treaties leave dangerous gaps around ownership, governance and resource rights on the Moon and Mars.

Police in Colonie, New York, arrested a man as part of a retail theft investigation. Few details have been released so far about the suspect's identity, the store involved, or the value of the merchandise. The arrest comes as retailers and law enforcement across the region continue efforts to curb shoplifting and organized retail crime.

A court in Yaroslavl has sentenced a person designated as a foreign agent to four years in a penal colony, according to regional news outlet Yarreg. The report is drawing attention in the Yaroslavl region, where the case is among the most discussed local court rulings. Details of the charges and the defendant's name were not given in the available coverage.

A lecture is being promoted arguing that taking the Anthropocene seriously — the idea that humanity has entered a new geological epoch defined by its impact on Earth's ecosystems — requires engaging with global history. Using feminist anthropology, it explores the awkward relations between human societies and the environment, drawing attention to how colonial and gendered histories shape debates about the planet's future.

A space fact shared ahead of the Atlas Rush Kickstarter campaign highlights NASA's Cloud City concept: a floating habitat on Venus. At altitudes of 50-60 kilometres, Venus's atmosphere has temperatures and pressures similar to Earth's, and breathable oxygen would act as a lifting gas, meaning colonies could float above the planet's hostile surface rather than sit on it.

Colonie police have made Sky Blue Deli on Sand Creek Road the focus of their retail theft unit's enforcement effort. The town's dedicated unit, formed to crack down on repeat shoplifting and retail crime, is targeting the store in its latest action. Local residents and shopkeepers have been following the crackdown closely as it expands across Colonie businesses.

Police in Colonie, New York have arrested a man in connection with a retail theft investigation, according to local news reporting. Few further details about the suspect or the alleged thefts have been released. The arrest comes as law enforcement in the region continues to focus on organized and repeat retail theft.

Aboriginal historian Barry Corr has published "Surveying the Wild Abyss", a history of the colonial invasion of the Nepean–Hawkesbury region of New South Wales. The book frames settler colonialism as an enduring structure and vividly investigates the colonisation of the area, though reviews suggest its treatment of politics is less convincing than its historical analysis.

Canadians are observing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, honouring survivors of residential schools and the children who never returned home. Communities held ceremonies, wore orange shirts, and shared reflections on the country's colonial legacy, with calls to move beyond symbolism toward concrete action on Indigenous rights.

Colony, the 2016 sci-fi drama co-created by Ryan Condal before he went on to make House of the Dragon for HBO, was cancelled by USA Network in 2018 after three seasons. Fans continue to argue the alien-occupation series, starring Josh Holloway and Sarah Wayne Callies, ended before it could tell its full story.

Concepción, one of Chile's oldest cities, was founded on this day in 1550 by Spanish colonists. The anniversary is being noted by travel and history enthusiasts, who are sharing accounts of visiting the city, including experiences around a total solar eclipse there. The milestone highlights Concepción's long colonial history as a key settlement in southern Chile.

Indigenous communities in Ghana are commemorating the bicentennial of a historic military victory over the Ashanti Empire, with photographs of the ceremonies circulating widely. The events mark 200 years since the battle and have drawn attention to the region's pre-colonial history and cultural heritage, with images of traditional gatherings shared in news coverage.

Egypt, Eritrea and Sudan have declared they neither recognise Somaliland nor support any moves toward its recognition, reaffirming their backing for Somalia's territorial integrity. The joint position comes amid renewed regional debate over the status of the breakaway region, which Somalia considers part of its territory. The statement aligns the three states with the African Union's long-standing stance against redrawing colonial-era borders.