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The son who never appears: Iran buries a Supreme Leader — and inherits a ghost
'We have ways': Nato chief warns allies to present credible defence plans or face consequences
Why FIFA can't say NO to Donald Trump
The 2026 World Cup was always going to be too big to remain just football. It is the first 48-team edition, spread across the US, Mexico and Canada, stretched over 104 matches and sold as the biggest, grandest and most lucrative tournament FIFA has ever staged. It is also being played in the year America marks its 250th anniversary, which gives Donald Trump exactly the kind of backdrop he understa...
Starmer heads into Nato summit under fire as Trump allies demand faster defence spending boost
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Meet Kelsey Pfendler, the 32-year-old who spent 43 days alone at sea, becoming the first American woman to row solo from California to Hawaii across a 2,400-mile stretch of ocean.
Kelsey Pfendler, an intrepid American adventurer, has made history by becoming the first American woman to undertake a solo rowing expedition from California to Hawaii. She accomplished the remarkable 2,400-mile journey in less than 44 days, breaking existing records. Her incredible adventure, shared online, showcased her tenacity in facing tough conditions and raised over $30,000 for the Whale Fo...
For the first time, scientists have recovered ancient DNA left behind on cave walls and rock art, opening a new way to study the people who made prehistoric art thousands of years ago
In an extraordinary breakthrough, researchers have isolated ancient human DNA from prehistoric cave paintings found in Spain and Portugal. Published in Nature Communications, this pioneering work opens doors to identifying the creators of these works, including their gender and lineage. The DNA seems to have seeped through bodily fluids, giving us a fascinating link to the artists who crafted thes...
Archaeologists find another 190-year-old cannonball from the 1836 Battle of the Alamo, may have been used by Texan forces
Archaeologists have unearthed a cannonball near the Alamo Church, potentially fired during the 1836 battle. This discovery follows a similar find earlier this year, with both projectiles believed to have remained undisturbed for nearly two centuries. These solid iron and bronze shots offer tangible evidence of the intense artillery exchange during the pivotal siege, adding significant historical w...
'Will never forget this gesture of friendship': Iran thanks India for attending Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral
Iran's Embassy in India expressed deep gratitude to New Delhi for its participation in the funeral of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. The presence of an official delegation, political leaders, and citizens was hailed as a reflection of strong historical, cultural, and human bonds. This gesture of solidarity during Iran's national mourning has been deeply appreciated and will n...
Prince Harry to stay at Buckingham Palace as Meghan, children skip London trip
The Duke of Sussex will stay at the royal residence during his London trip ahead of the Invictus Games, while uncertainty remains over a possible reunion with King Charles and his grandchildren.
Meet Rishi Sharma: Indian-origin man on a mission to preserve WWII American history, has interviewed 3,000 veterans over the past decade
An Indian-origin man, Rishi Sharma, is dedicated to preserving America's World War II history by interviewing combat veterans. For over a decade, the 28-year-old has traveled extensively, recording the life journeys and wartime experiences of thousands of veterans. His project, Remember WWII, funded by donations, aims to capture these invaluable stories before they are lost forever, highlighting t...
UAE Central Bank fines foreign bank Dh1.82 million over customer liability letter delay
A foreign bank branch in the UAE has been fined Dh1.82 million for failing to issue a customer's liability letter within the mandated seven-day period. This penalty underscores the Central Bank of the UAE's commitment to consumer protection and enforcing market conduct regulations. The move highlights the importance of timely financial documentation for customers and signals a stricter regulatory ...
