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Oil touches $107 per barrel as Hormuz remains choked for over six months
This week, oil prices surged past a hundred dollars per barrel amidst growing worries over supply disruptions caused by attacks on shipping routes in the Middle East. US fuel prices reflect this trend as supply chains experience strain. The trajectory of future oil prices will he...
China-controlled Hong Kong to punish 3 who organised vigils for Tiananmen massacre
Hong Kong once had a strong civil society, regular mass protests and a relatively open press. Since the 2019 protest movement, however, the authorities have restricted political participation and prosecuted prominent activists and media figures. Several civil society groups have ...
Diana's iconic 'revenge dress' up for auction at $300,000
Princess Diana’s iconic “revenge dress,” designed by Christina Stambolian, is heading to auction for an estimated $150,000 to $300,000. Diana famously wore the black silk gown in 1994, the night King Charles admitted his affair. The dress was last sold in June 1997, just two mont...
Ex-Anthropic researcher warns AI could 'kill us all by end of decade'
Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon has resigned and warned that AI could “kill us all by the end of the decade” as companies race toward self-improving superintelligence. Coxon says current AI models pose limited extinction risk, but rapid advances could soon enable recursiv...
Padma Shri 'Badi Didi' who brought schools to 570 Bastar villages
For over four decades, Dr. Budhri Tati has tirelessly worked in the isolated villages of Bastar, where she became a beacon of hope for tribal girls pursuing education and women's autonomy. Through the establishment of residential hostels, she has transformed the lives of numerous...
‘Found wife’s chats with colleague’: B’luru man breaks down during murder probe
A father allegedly strangled his two young daughters at a hotel last month. He confessed to investigators, citing love and worries about their future. The man was overcome by fears following his marriage breakdown and separation. Police recovered a suicide note detailing marital ...
'Gukesh not in a position to defend': Carlsen on Championship clash vs Sindarov
Magnus Carlsen says Gukesh should not view his upcoming World Championship match against Javokhir Sindarov as a title defence, but as an opportunity to gain. Carlsen believes Gukesh’s peak level matches or exceeds Sindarov’s, though early momentum will be crucial. He also highlig...
Brics summit: Beijing officially requested for Xi Jinping delegation's visas on August 27
Confirmed Visit Weeks Ago While Many Speculated On Announcement Delay
Rare seahorse dad with newborns wins Ocean Photographer of the Year 2026
French photographer Julien Anton won the top prize at the Ocean Photographer of the Year 2026 awards. His winning image captured a male seahorse with two newborn juveniles in French Polynesia. Anton spent many hours searching for the rare seahorse family in Mo'orea. The photograp...
UK red kite population soars 2,613% after reintroduction from near-extinction
Once teetering on the brink of extinction, the red kite has staged a stunning comeback in Britain. Thanks to reintroduction efforts that began in 1989, with birds transported from Spain and Sweden, their population has surged astronomically—surpassing a 2,600 percent increase sin...
Kerala teens build robot to save palm-leaf manuscripts, head to Puerto Rico
Two innovative schoolgirls from Kerala have designed an impressive robotic system named Smriti 1.0 to digitize and safeguard fragile palm-leaf manuscripts. Their project clinched the top spot at the World Robot Olympiad India Nationals, paving the way for them to represent India ...
‘Literally as old as my career’: Why Shami is impressed by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Veteran fast bowler Mohammed Shami recently emphasised the importance of nurturing young Indian cricketers. He highlighted how the pressures of high-stakes tournaments have accelerated their development. Shami is dedicated to offering strategic insights during tough matches. He a...
'Toxic' day 16: Yash film earns Rs 39 lakh, sees 35% drop
Yash's film 'Toxic' continues its theatrical run, earning Rs 39 lakhs on its sixteenth day. The movie's India net collection has now reached Rs 248.24 crore after its recent performance. Its worldwide gross collection has impressively climbed to Rs 339.79 crore. The Kannada versi...
Shree Charani creates history at 22, becomes fastest Indian to 50 T20I wickets
Shree Charani has made history by becoming the fastest Indian bowler to take fifty wickets in women's T20 internationals, completing this achievement in her twenty-ninth T20I appearance. This pivotal moment elevates her status among the world's top bowlers. Furthermore, India's j...
North Carolina man missed one insurance payment, then lost family health coverage
Jeremy Clarkson has revealed that he is in remission following treatment for aggressive prostate cancer, but the Top Gear and Clarkson’s Farm star says he has no plans to completely overhaul the lifestyle he enjoys. The 66-year-old broadcaster has opened up about his diagnosis, t...