William Orbit, the Grammy-winning artist and producer renowned for his collaborations with MadonnaAll Saints, and Blur, passed away on July 23. He was 69 years old. Grammy-winning artist William Orbit, known for his collaborations with Pink and Blur, died at 69 on July 23. His family confirmed his death in an Instagram post, expressing sorrow … Read more
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi spoke with his Saudi, Turkish and Qatari counterparts, as well as Pakistan’s army chief Iran has made a concerted diplomatic push with Gulf states, warning them explicitly that Tehran will hit their oil, power and water plants unless they convince President Donald Trump to end US strikes on Iran and … Read more
The report underlined that advisers say the remark doesn’t mean the president has settled on a preferred candidate in 2028 as he continues to weigh between JD Vance and secretary of state Marco Rubio In a private meeting with donors two weeks ago, US President Donald Trump weighed in on Vice President JD Vance’s name … Read more
Fatemeh Pasandideh, left, and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh, former members of the Iranian women’s soccer team, stand with Australia’s Minister for Home Affairs, Tony Burke, after receiving their citizenship in Brisbane, Australia, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026. (Department of Home Affairs via AP) Two members of the Iranian women’s soccer team who claimed asylum in Australia in March … Read more
Mist fans at Rome’s Colosseum as Italy issues highest heat alert Italy placed all its major cities under the highest heat alert Thursday as an intense heatwave swept across Europe, setting national temperature records in Austria and Slovakia, fuelling wildfires in France, and disrupting power generation, transport and tourism across the continent.Temperatures climbed above 40°C … Read more
China’s shelterbelt initiative has made remarkable strides, turning arid desert borders into thriving carbon sinks. Through strategic vegetation choices, this project now captures more carbon dioxide than it expels. This achievement is anchored in mountain meltwater, vital for its irrigation systems. The initiative showcases the powerful impact of ecological restoration given optimal environmental conditions, though … Read more
Trump upset by leak on US weapons stockpile during high-stakes Iran talks US President Donald Trump is reportedly angry over media reports claiming that the US military’s stockpile of some advanced weapons has fallen during its months-long war with Iran.According to a CNN report, Trump believes the leaks could weaken the US position at a … Read more
George crafted a special box for the kneecap and floor tile to make the journey back to Somerset. (Picture: Facebook/Glastonbury Abbey) A kneecap believed to have belonged to a medieval abbot has been returned to Glastonbury Abbey in Somerset, England, more than 70 years after it was taken by an 11-year-old schoolboy during an archaeological … Read more
German biologist and recreational fisherman Roland Lorkowsky released thousands of juvenile Wels catfish into Spain’s Ebro River in 1974. His goal was simple and positive: to create a world-class sport fishery by introducing one of Europe’s biggest freshwater fish. But today, the Wels catfish has become one of the dominant predators in many Spanish waterways. … Read more
In 1900, three seasoned lighthouse keepers mysteriously disappeared from Eilean Mor. When a supply vessel arrived, they found the lighthouse abandoned with signs indicating a hurried exit. Investigations uncovered no indications of violence or outside interference. The prevailing theory suggests a rogue wave may have taken the men by surprise. This enigmatic maritime case continues … Read more