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Germany: Car crashes into trampoline, lodges in barn roof
Monday, 21 July 2025
Two people, including a child, were seriously injured on Saturday evening in a spectacular accident which saw a car leave the road, crash through a hedge and hit a trampoline before lodging itself in the roof of a barn.
Couple shot dead over love marriage in Pakistan's Balochistan; Suspect arrested after horrific VIDEO went viral
Monday, 21 July 2025
The viral video shows a Pakistani woman holding a copy of the Quran, somewhere in the Balochistan desert, before she was shot. She reportedly married against the wishes of her family.
Bear that killed jogger in Italy in 2023 moved to German sanctuary
Sunday, 20 July 2025
JJ4, the female bear that killed a jogger in Italy, has been relocated to a German wildlife sanctuary after months of legal battles. Previously, plans to euthanize her fueled intense public debate over animal welfare.
Why are mentally ill soldiers being drafted in Ukraine?
Sunday, 20 July 2025
Reports, including from soldiers, suggest that psychologically and physically unfit men are being drafted into the Ukrainian army, where they may endanger themselves and others. How is this happening?
Operation Valkyrie: 81st anniversary of plot to kill Hitler
Sunday, 20 July 2025
No other act of resistance against Adolf Hitler had such a long-term impact as the assassination attempt by Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg. Nevertheless, his plans remain controversial to this day.
"Standard was not met": Astronomer CEO resigns after Coldplay concert video
Sunday, 20 July 2025
Software firm Astronomer have confirmed that CEO Andy Byron has resigned after being caught on camera seemingly cuddling a female colleague at a Coldplay concert.
US: Trump signs law paving way for dollar-based stablecoins
Saturday, 19 July 2025
US President Donald Trump signed a law to create a regulatory framework for stablecoins. This could create a way for the US-dollar-based cryptocurrencies to come into regular use for making payments and moving money.
How to quit your smartphone addiction, guided by science
Friday, 18 July 2025
Quitting smartphone addiction is good for mental and physical health. But how do you do it? Here are some of the best science-based methods.
Extreme Skydiver Felix Baumgartner, Who Jumped From Space, Dies In Paragliding Accident
Friday, 18 July 2025
Austrian skydiver and extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner has died in a paragliding accident in Italy, according to local media. The 56-year-old shot to global fame in 2012 with his record-breaking free-fall from space.
Trump receives vein issue diagnosis amid leg swelling rumors. Know what is CVI?
Friday, 18 July 2025
US President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with "chronic venous insufficiency," according to the White House. Images of Trump's bruised hand and swollen legs sparked rumors about the 79-year-old president's health.
Fact check: Does sunscreen increase skin cancer risk?
Thursday, 17 July 2025
Social media posts claiming sunscreen causes cancer are spreading fast—but experts and studies say otherwise. Can sunscreen protect from melanoma, or do they increase the risk of skin cancer?
What does the International Court of Justice do?
Thursday, 17 July 2025
Israel must defend itself against accusations of genocide before the International Court of Justice. The ICJ has unique status across the world, but its rulings can be difficult to enforce.
7.3-magnitude earthquake strikes off Alaska prompting tsunami advisory
Thursday, 17 July 2025
A 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Alaska, according to the US Geological Survey. The authorities initially issued a tsunami warning but later downgraded it to an advisory, and then withdrew it entirely.
UK lifts 5-year ban on Pakistani airlines; Know WHY sanction was imposed
Wednesday, 16 July 2025
Britain has ended its flight ban on Pakistan's airlines, citing stronger safety standards. The ban cost national airline PIA millions after fake pilot licenses came to light in the wake of a deadly 2020 crash.
Brain training for school kids: A boost for learning?
Tuesday, 15 July 2025
Apps that train cognitive skills claim to help children learn, and some research backs that up. But there are concerns cognitive training hinders reading development.
Beyonce's unreleased music stolen from car in Atlanta
Tuesday, 15 July 2025
Police are probing the theft of five thumb drives with unreleased music and concert plans of pop icon Beyonce. They were stolen from a car in the southeastern US city of Atlanta just ahead of her "Cowboy Carter" tour.
France Prison Break: Inmate escapes from Lyon jail by hiding in cellmate's bag as he's released
Tuesday, 15 July 2025
A prisoner escaped from a French jail after he fit himself into a bag carried out by his fellow inmate, who was released last week. Authorities have now arrested the escapee.
Can Trump's new Russia sanctions threat force Putin's hand?
Tuesday, 15 July 2025
Russia's economy has proven surprisingly resilient against Western sanctions. But now the US president has threatened to impose secondary sanctions in a policy shift brought on by disappointment with Moscow.
Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar hails 'positive trajectory' in China ties
Monday, 14 July 2025
Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar said during a visit to Beijing that India supports China's SCO leadership. It comes after New Delhi indicated it wanted to permanently resolve a Himalayan border dispute.
Italy's Jannik Sinner beats 2-time defending champion Alcaraz, wins first Wimbledon title
Monday, 14 July 2025
Sinner has prevented Alcaraz from winning his third Wimbledon final in a row. The gripping final at Centre Court was watched by Prince William and Kate, the Princess of Wales, as well as a slew of Hollywood stars.
