What happens when two of Europe’s closest allies decide they’ve had enough of Russia snooping around the North Atlantic? The UK and Norway just answered that with a new defence pact. It effectively creates a joint fleet to hunt Russian submarines and protect the undersea cables that keep Britain online. Why now? British officials say
Could a Mickey Mouse T-shirt really hide a high-tech casino scam? Apparently, yes. A Kazakh couple, Dilnoza Israilova, 36, and her husband Alisherykhoja Israilov, 44, are accused of using hidden cameras and earpieces. They allegedly raked in nearly A$1.2 million ($784,000) at a Sydney casino. Casino staff first raised eyebrows when they noticed a tiny
What happens when a tech giant goes head-to-head with a medical-tech heavyweight? In California, a jury just answered that question — and it cost Apple a staggering $634 million. The verdict sided with Masimo, a company known for its medical-monitoring tech. It argued that certain Apple Watch features — like workout mode and heart-rate alerts
Think hitting the gym for a few hours a week keeps your heart safe? For men, that might not be enough. A new study suggests men may need nearly twice as much exercise as women to get the same protection against coronary heart disease. Researchers found women who logged around 250 minutes of activity a
Ever wondered where your stolen phone actually ends up? For thousands of Londoners, the answer might be halfway across the world — in China. In the UK’s biggest-ever crackdown on phone theft, police have busted a massive smuggling ring. The gang is accused of shipping up to 40,000 stolen mobiles from Britain to China in
Thailand has a new prime minister — and it’s not a Shinawatra. On Friday, parliament voted in billionaire construction tycoon Anutin Charnvirakul, a right-wing power player. He managed to stitch together a coalition and edge out the country’s most dominant political dynasty of the last 20 years. For decades, the Shinawatras have been a fixture
SpaceX finally has something to celebrate — Starship just nailed a test flight after a string of fiery failures. The world’s biggest and most powerful rocket roared off the Texas coast for a tense 60-minute journey. It survived explosions, fire, and flapping metal along the way. So, why all the fuss? Because this is the
Ukraine’s drones are once again testing Russia’s defenses. This time, the strikes hit dangerously close to two critical targets: a nuclear plant and a major fuel terminal. On Sunday, Russian officials said a Ukrainian drone attack forced a reactor at the Kursk nuclear power plant. It is just 60 km from the border, to slash
What happens when hackers don’t just want headlines — but disruption at scale? Russia’s flagship airline, Aeroflot, is learning the hard way. More than 40 flights — mostly domestic, with some bound for Belarus and Armenia — were canceled. Pro-Ukrainian hacking group Silent Crow claimed it had taken down Aeroflot’s IT systems. “A prolonged and
In a high-stakes exchange brokered by Qatar, the Taliban has freed two American prisoners in return for an Afghan terrorist fighter once imprisoned in the U.S. The Afghan foreign ministry confirmed on Tuesday that Khan Mohammed, an Afghan fighter serving a life sentence in California, was released and returned to Afghanistan. Who Are The Released
Could the time you sip your coffee determine your lifespan? A new study suggests that when you drink your daily brew might be just as important as how much you consume. For many, coffee is a lifeline—especially after a rough night’s sleep. What Does The Research Say? However, research led by Professor Lu Qi of
A dead body was found in the landing gear compartment of a United Airlines plane after it landed in Hawaii on Christmas eve. Flight 202 had departed from Chicago’s O’Hare airport earlier that morning and touched down at Kahului airport in the afternoon. The dead body was located in the wheel well of the Boeing
