DAILY NEWS Stream – June 12, 2025

Global shipping through the Red Sea has surged 60% compared to August 2024 thanks to improved security following a ceasefire deal between the US and Houthi rebels in Yemen (VTV)

US President Trump’s administration sanctions four International Criminal Court judges, accusing them of taking “illegitimate and baseless actions” against the United States and its allies while they were investigating US actions in Afghanistan and Israeli actions in Gaza (Al Jazeera)

Police from 12 countries in the Americas and Europe join forces to crack down on a child pornography network, arresting 20 suspects, says Interpol [The International Criminal Police Organization] (VnExpress)

US FBI [Federal Bureau of Investigation] requests help from the public to report hospitals, clinics, or doctors performing harmful “transgender-affirming surgeries” on children (Fox News)

Fukushima [Japan]’s once-restricted nuclear reactor disaster zone is slowly reviving, with new businesses, tourism, and residents returning nearly 14 years later, thanks in part to young Japanese people’s efforts (VTV)

New study finds eating cannabis [marijuana] edibles harms the heart just as much as smoking it, with risks like hardened arteries and heart attacks (Earth.com)

Analysis: Governments worldwide are tightening regulation of electronic- cigarettes [vapes] with new bans and advertising controls, citing youth addiction concerns (VTV)

Here are 6 natural crushed leaves containing antibacterial ingredients and natural essential oils that remove body odor without the need for synthetic perfume: 1) Green Tea Leaves: Rich in antioxidants, reduce sweat; can be used in baths or applied to the skin. 2) Rosemary Leaves: have antibacterial properties; can be consumed as tea or applied as oil to reduce odor. 3) Sage Leaves: Contain compounds that inhibit bacteria; can be used in baths or cooking. 4) Neem Leaves: have antifungal and antibacterial properties; can be crushed and applied to the underarms. 5) Mint Leaves: Provide a fresh scent; can be used in cooking or as a skin spray. 6) Parsley: High in chlorophyll; can improve body odor when added to meals (Phụ Nữ Hôm Nay)

6.7 magnitude earthquake strikes central Chile, shaking cities and cutting power to more than 20,000 people, but no immediate injuries were reported (The Independent)

Poland: Severe storms cut power for around 30,000 people as winds and flooding damage infrastructure across the southern region (Euronews)

Taking immediate climate action could save over half of the world’s vanishing glaciers if global warming is held below 1.5ºC compared to preindustrial levels, new study says (Phys.org)

Our warming planet is poised to get even hotter, with a very high chance that the average warming over the next five years will exceed 1.5ºC compared to preindustrial levels, forecasters warn (Phys.org)

Brazilian Amazon Rainforest deforestation surged 92% in May 2025 compared to the same month last year, wiping out an area larger than New York City [US], threatening President Lula’s goal to end deforestation by 2030 (AP)

New data shows that iron pollution from the coal and steel industries is harming marine life thousands of kilometers away in the Pacific Ocean north of Hawaii. This means iron can enter the air, travel long distances, and fall with rain— raising concerns for both humans and animal-people (Phys.org)

The animal-people meat and dairy industry is criticized for attending vegan conferences like the Animal & Vegan Advocacy Summit, where they target speakers with propaganda to try to protect the billions of dollars they’ve fattened themselves with at the expense of humans, the environment, and innocent animal-people (@rowdygirlsanctuary)

US: Nonprofit Humane World for Animals uncovers an illegal market for ivory and endangered animal-people parts across the State of Pennsylvania. State Representative Leanne Krueger [Democrat] has introduced House Bill 994 to ban the sale of endangered animal-people parts in Pennsylvania and close legal loopholes (Pennsylvania Capital-Star)

US space agency NASA confirms a new “super-Earth” Kepler-725c was discovered in the habitable zone of its star, 2,472 light-years from Earth, sparking excitement over potential life on its surface (Earth.com)

United Arab Emirates researchers develop a scalable method to extract clean hydrogen directly from seawater using a custom-built electrode made with carbonate and boron (Interesting Engineering)

Engineers use “ice battery” tech to cool buildings without air conditioners, lowering energy costs by 40% by making the ice at night when energy demand and pricing are low (Interesting Engineering)

Drones are helping farmers around the world save money by using AI [artificial intelligence] and advanced technology to monitor crop health, use fertilizer and pesticides more efficiently, and manage resources better to increase productivity (Báo Khoa Học) (Báo Khoa Học)

Study finds hurricanes churn the ocean so powerfully and deeply—up to thousands of meters— that nutrient-rich, cold waters are brought to the surface, promoting phytoplankton blooms that possibly boost marine life (Phys.org)

The EU says it will finalize its “Save Cruelty Free Cosmetics” roadmap by early 2026. Then, it will begin to expand non-animal-people testing methods for cosmetics and phase out harmful animal-people experiments (Global Cosmetic News)

Baby elephant rescued from a mud pit in Raigarh [Chhattisgarh, India] thanks the forest rangers who saved him with a grateful hug of his trunk around their excavator machine, touching many people online (Giáo dục và Thời đại)

Animal-people advocates rally for justice in Kern County [California, US], urging investigations into rising cruelty cases and accountability for abusers (KBAK/KBFX)

UK: Twelve large cross-breed puppies are rescued from an unlicensed breeder in Dorset County (BBC)

Cautionary quote of the day: “To build may have to be the slow and laborious task of years. To destroy can be the thoughtless act of a single day.” – His Excellency Sir Winston Churchill