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Banana taped to wall sells for $6.2 million at art auction
Thursday, 21 November 2024
A controversial piece of art has sold for millions of dollars at auction, prompting debate as to what constitutes art.
After US missile, Ukraine fires UK-made Storm Shadow missiles into Russia (VIDEO)
Thursday, 21 November 2024
British media has widely reported that Ukraine has fired UK-made Storm Shadow missiles into Russia.
US court issues arrest warrant for Gautam Adani, accused of offering Rs 2,000 crore in bribes to govt officials for solar energy contracts, was code-named 'the big man'
Thursday, 21 November 2024
The chairman of the Adani Group has been charged with bribery linked to lucrative solar energy projects.
12 soldiers killed in suicide attack at security post in Pakistan
Wednesday, 20 November 2024
Hafiz Gul Bahadur, an Islamist militant group, has claimed responsibility. Pakistan has experienced a rise in violence over the last two years after the TTP ended a monthslong cease-fire with the government in Islamabad.
Rafael Nadal's career ends with Davis Cup defeat at hands of world number 80
Wednesday, 20 November 2024
The legendary Spaniard ended an illustrious career with a defeat. Nadal will be remembered as one of the sport's all-time greats.
Ukraine fires US-supplied long-range ATACMS missiles into Russia, FM calls it 'new phase of Western war'
Wednesday, 20 November 2024
It is the first time Kyiv has used the US-supplied longer-range missiles to strike Russia.
South Korea: 3 researchers die of suffocation during car test at Hyundai Motor plant
Tuesday, 19 November 2024
Three researchers died of suffocation at a plant of South Korea's Hyundai Motor, Yonhap news agency said Tuesday.
World Toilet Day: A brief history of the toilet
Tuesday, 19 November 2024
World Toilet Day on November 19 aims to raise awareness of the importance of safe sanitation. In Europe, the history of the toilet is full of dirty secrets.
Kashmir apple farmers angered by India's railway plans
Tuesday, 19 November 2024
The Indian government is expanding its railway network into remote parts of Kashmir. But many farmers in the Himalayan region fear that the project will destroy their orchards and their livelihoods.
North Korea: Kim Jong Un urges military to prepare for war
Monday, 18 November 2024
In a speech to military commanders, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un described the Korean Peninsula as "the world's biggest hot spot."
India: Delhi smog hits highest level this year
Monday, 18 November 2024
Toxic smog continues to plague most of northern India, including the capital, New Delhi. With levels of microparticles well over recommended limits in the city, schools have been ordered to hold classes online.
Israeli strike on Beirut kills Hezbollah media spokesman Mohammed Afif
Monday, 18 November 2024
Mohammed Afif, a Hezbollah media relations officer, was targeted in a rare Israeli strike in central Beirut. Afif was part of the inner circle of the late Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah.
DRDO carries flight-trial of long-range hypersonic missile off Odisha coast
Sunday, 17 November 2024
India has test-fired a long-range hypersonic missile, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday.The missile was launched from APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the east coast on Saturday
US reports first case of new mpox variant
Sunday, 17 November 2024
US health officials confirmed a case of the clade I mpox in California on Saturday. This is the first case of the strain in the United States.
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Jake Paul defeats Mike Tyson in Netflix boxing showdown
Saturday, 16 November 2024
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul beat Mike Tyson, the former heavyweight champion, by unanimous decision on Saturday morning.The fight wasn't close on the judge's cards, with one giving the 27-year-old Paul an 80-72 edge, and the other two calling it 79-73.
UP: 10 children die in fire in Jhansi Medical College, PM announces ex-gratia
Saturday, 16 November 2024
Ten children died and several others were injured in a fire incident in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Maharani Laxmibai Medical College in Jhansi here in Uttar Pradesh, police sources said here on Saturday.
North Korea orders mass production of suicide drones: Report
Friday, 15 November 2024
Kim Jong Un watched a test of suicide drones and wants production of the aerial weapons ramped up. North Korea's latest military operation came as the US, South Korea and Japan engaged in combined military exercises.
From 24-carat gold-plated finish to NASA-inspiration: FIFA Club World Cup Trophy unveiled ahead of new tournament in 2025
Friday, 15 November 2024
FIFA has unveiled the official FIFA Club World Cup Trophy that will be lifted for the first time at next year’s tournament, set to be staged at 12 world-class venues across 11 Host Cities in the United States from June 15 to July 13, 2025.
From vaccine sceptic to a worm eating his brain: New top US health agency head RFK Jr’s many controversies
Friday, 15 November 2024
Donald Trump has chosen conspiracy theorist and vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy dropped a presidential bid for a role in Trump's Cabinet.
'Smoke them out': South Africa denies help to 4000 illegal miners inside a closed mine
Thursday, 14 November 2024
Upwards of 4,000 illegal miners are believed to be inside an abandoned shaft in the country's North West province. A government minister warned, "we are going to smoke them out."
