Tragedy struck New Zealand’s highest peak, Aoraki/Mount Cook, as two climbers lost their lives in a fall from the notoriously brutal summit. They were part of a four-person group attempting the 3,724m climb. The other two escaped injury and were rescued by helicopter early Tuesday after calling for help the night before. Hours later, rescuers
A mother-daughter duo in Sydney—one calling herself a fortune teller and feng shui master—have been charged in an alleged $70 million scam. The scam targeted vulnerable Vietnamese-Australians. Police say the 53-year-old mother and her 25-year-old daughter were part of a “highly sophisticated” money-laundering syndicate. The mother allegedly convinced clients in financial distress to take out
Who knew stealing toys could land you in this much trouble? An Australian man has been charged after allegedly swiping dozens of Labubu dolls. Yes, those mischievous, elf-like collectibles that have fans queuing for hours. Police say the 40-year-old made off with 43 of them, worth nearly A$9,000 ($5,800), during a string of shopping centre
High in the Andes Mountains, scientists in Argentina have unearthed a piece of prehistory. The fossilised remains of one of the world’s oldest dinosaurs have been discovered. The small, long-necked creature was named Huayracursor Jaguensis. It was discovered nearly 3,000 meters (almost 10,000 feet) above sea level in Argentina’s northwest. Researchers at CONICET announced this
Lisbon’s iconic yellow funicular—so often the backdrop of postcards and tourist selfies—has become the scene of tragedy. At least three people were killed and 20 more injured on Wednesday evening. The famous Gloria cable railway derailed near Avenida da Liberdade, Portugal’s Civil Protection Authority confirmed. “Several passengers remain trapped,” officials said, adding that two victims
Meta is in hot water again — and this time, it’s not just about privacy or ads. It’s about what its AI chatbots are being allowed to say. Shocking internal documents obtained by Reuters revealed that Meta’s own rules once permitted chatbots to flirt with kids. Chatbots could generate racist arguments, and even spread false
Selling advanced chips to China just got a whole lot pricier for Nvidia and AMD. In what one analyst calls an “unprecedented” deal, the tech giants have agreed to hand over 15% of their China revenues. This will go to the U.S. government. This is in exchange for export licenses. Why the drama? Washington had
What happens when one country controls the tap for millions downstream? That’s the question India and Bangladesh are asking as China kicks off construction of the world’s largest hydropower dam—right in Tibet. Premier Li Qiang led the ceremony launching the $167 billion Motuo Hydropower Station on the Yarlung Tsangpo river. The river is a lifeline
When disaster strikes, politics often take a backseat—at least temporarily. That’s the case with Donald Trump’s recent trip to flood-ravaged Texas. He surveyed the wreckage of a storm that has claimed over 120 lives and left more than 170 people missing. But behind the scenes? Tension is brewing. Trump, who once championed the idea of
In a horrifying incident that’s left aviation officials and travelers shaken, a man died. He was pulled into a jet engine at Milan’s Bergamo Airport on Tuesday morning. The aircraft, operated by Spanish airline Volotea, had just pushed back from the gate. It was en route to Asturias, Spain, when the tragedy unfolded. According to
Is the president now more powerful than ever? That’s the question swirling after the U.S. Supreme Court handed Donald Trump—and future presidents—a major legal win Friday. It limited lower courts’ ability to block executive orders. “This is a big, amazing decision,” a grinning Trump told reporters. “A monumental victory for the Constitution.” At the heart
Imagine needing a government-issued ID just to scroll online. That’s the reality fast approaching in China, as the country gears up to roll out its national internet ID. For years, China has led the world in online surveillance—mandatory ID checks, relentless censorship. Armies of moderators scrubbing dissent before it catches fire. Now, with this centralized
