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When Marie Curie faced a controversy, Albert Einstein wrote her a letter that reads: “But I’m so furious at the…”
20-year-old declares himself first Gen Z president of new country after discovering unclaimed land
A 20-year-old, Daniel Jackson, claims to have founded the Free Republic of Verdis on a disputed strip along the Danube River between Croatia and Serbia. Arguing the land is terra nullius, he built an online micronation with citizens and passports. Croatian authorities removed him after a 2023 settlement attempt, leaving him running the project from exile in the United Kingdom.
Parents of NYC bomb suspect live in $2M Pennsylvania home and are naturalised US citizens
New SBA rule bans foreigners, non‑citizens from taking small business loans; takes effect in 30 days
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Marco Rubio or JD Vance? Donald Trump asks donors whom they prefer for president in 2028 — report
President Trump polled GOP donors at Mar-a-Lago about their preference for the 2028 Republican presidential nominee between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance. While some attendees favored Rubio, a former official suggested the group's leanings don't reflect broader GOP sentiment, noting Vance's stronger polling numbers.
Watch: Accused in New York City bomb plot flashes ISIS salute while in custody
An 18-year-old accused in an ISIS-inspired terror attack near Gracie Mansion flashed a salute honoring the group while being led from a police precinct. Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi, both 19, were arrested after a homemade bomb was thrown at protesters. Both reportedly made pro-ISIS statements and watched terror propaganda videos.
Fuel shortage fear grips Pakistan: Sharif orders school shutdown, four-day workweek amid Mideast conflict
Pakistan has implemented austerity measures to conserve fuel amid Middle East conflict concerns. These include a two-week school closure, reduced government fuel allowances by 50%, and a four-day workweek for public offices, with 50% of staff working remotely. These steps aim to manage potential supply disruptions and reduce domestic demand for imported fuel.
'Anthony Albanese is doing a very good job': Donald Trump calls Australian PM, says some Iranian women soccer players are being taken care of
Former US President Donald Trump has urged Australia to grant asylum to the Iranian women's national football team, warning they face severe consequences, potentially death, if returned to Iran. This plea follows the team's protest by not singing their national anthem, drawing criticism and sparking safety concerns for the players upon their return.
Was Britain’s Queen Charlotte black? Netflix’s Bridgerton star insists ‘she was a woman of colour’
Bridgerton’s depiction of Queen Charlotte as a Black monarch has revived a long-running historical debate about her ancestry. While some genealogists argue she may have descended from a Moorish lineage in medieval Portugal, most historians remain sceptical. The controversy highlights how popular culture can reopen historical questions about race, representation and interpretation in Europe’s royal...
From apology to choosing Mojtaba Khamenei: The growing rift between Iranian leadership
Iran's leadership faces internal divisions following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. President Pezeshkian's apology to neighbours sparked backlash from hardliners. The appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as the new supreme leader also revealed rifts. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' influence is growing, highlighting power struggles within Tehran's establishment during the ongoing conflict.
Donald Trump urges tankers to ‘show some guts’ in Strait of Hormuz as oil prices surge
President Trump urged tanker crews navigating the Strait of Hormuz to "show some guts," asserting that Iran's naval capabilities have been significantly diminished. He stated there is "nothing to be afraid of" as global oil prices surged over $100 per barrel due to fears of supply disruptions.
From Shahed drones to B-2 bombers: 10 weapons shaping the US-Iran war
A technologically complex missile and drone battle is unfolding, pitting Iran's swarms of cheap Shahed drones and ballistic missiles against US and Israeli advanced defence systems. This conflict highlights an economic war of attrition, where low-cost Iranian weapons force the expenditure of millions on interceptors. The sustainability of this high-cost defence is now a critical question.
Explosives thrown near NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence probed as IS-inspired terrorism
New York City police are investigating Saturday's protest near Gracie Mansion as an ISIS-inspired terror act after improvised explosive devices were thrown. The devices, containing nuts and bolts, failed to detonate but could have caused severe harm. Two individuals are in custody as authorities collaborate with federal agencies on the probe.
IED attack near Zohran Mamdani’s residence: Suspects used ‘Mother of Satan’ bomb — what is it?
Two teenagers, identified as Ibraham Kayumi and Emir Balat, were charged with throwing an improvised explosive device, packed with the volatile "Mother of Satan," at Gracie Mansion during a protest. Law enforcement sources indicate the pair self-radicalized and traveled to terror-training hotspots. The device, made from household ingredients, could have caused fatalities.
After oil, war of water? Why desalination plants are turning into targets in Middle East – explained
Desalination plants in the Middle East are becoming targets in the escalating conflict involving Iran, the US, and Israel. Recent incidents in Bahrain and Iran, with conflicting claims of responsibility, highlight the strategic importance of these facilities. Attacks on water infrastructure pose a significant threat to civilian survival and regional stability.