A crude oil tanker—carrying millions of barrels—was struck and set ablaze in the tense waters near the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel, linked to Kuwait, suffered damage, though no injuries were reported. Still, the message was loud: this conflict is no longer contained. The attack is the latest escalation in the widening war between Iran,
Can you believe it’s been over 40 years since Uganda’s rhinos roamed Kidepo Valley National Park? After poachers wiped them out for their horns and meat, the giant mammals vanished completely from the wild here. But now, the rumble of hooves is back. On Tuesday, two southern white rhinos stepped out of transport crates, the
Could diplomacy and threats coexist? The US and Iran are about to find out. Talks are set for Friday in Oman, as President Trump fired a sharp warning at Supreme Leader Khamenei: “He should be very worried,” Trump told NBC. After weeks of uncertainty over timing and location, the negotiations are back on track, thanks
We all know Tyrannosaurus rex was a giant—possibly the heaviest land predator ever. But how fast did it reach that monstrous size? Turns out, the answer is slower than you might think. A new study examining the leg bones of 17 T. rex fossils suggests these predators took around 40 years to max out at
What began as anger over money is now turning deadly. Iran’s simmering unrest entered a darker phase on Thursday. Officials confirmed that a member of the country’s security forces was killed during a fourth straight day of protests. The protests were sparked by a dramatic currency collapse. According to Iran’s judiciary-linked Mizan news agency, Amir
Ever wonder how two prisoners could just slip out of a jail like something from a movie? That’s exactly what happened in Dijon, eastern France, early Thursday. Using bed sheets as makeshift ropes and, astonishingly, sawing through their cell bars, two inmates made a dramatic escape before dawn. The duo? A 19-year-old awaiting trial for
A tragic mix-up in Indiana has reignited debate over America’s “stand-your-ground” laws. A homeowner shot and killed a house cleaner who had simply arrived at the wrong address. Police say 32-year-old Maria Florinda Rios Perez, a mother of four from Guatemala, was found dead in her husband’s arms. This happened on a front porch in
According to new research, even modest amounts of exercise might slow the progression of the disease in older adults at risk. Forget the 10,000-step rule — scientists found that 3,000 steps or more a day could delay the brain changes and cognitive decline linked to Alzheimer’s. In a 14-year study of nearly 300 adults aged
Paris woke up to a royal mystery — and a national embarrassment. In broad daylight, a team of thieves pulled off an audacious heist at the Louvre. They stole eight priceless pieces of royal jewellery in just seven minutes. Sixty investigators are now on the case, working under the theory that an organised crime group
Ten years after being lifted, sweeping UN economic and military sanctions have slammed back down on Iran. The timing couldn’t be more combustible. Britain, France and Germany triggered the so-called “snapback” mechanism. They accused Tehran of “continued nuclear escalation” and stonewalling inspectors. Iran, meanwhile, says it’s been pushed into a corner after US and Israeli
What if your home, your job — even your culture — vanished under water? That’s the stark warning of Australia’s first national climate risk assessment. It says rising oceans and extreme heat could upend the lives of millions within a generation. The independent report was released just days before Canberra unveils new emission targets. It
For nearly four years, New Zealanders watched the mystery of Tom Phillips unfold like a real-life thriller. A father who vanished with his three children in 2021 slipped through police dragnets and divided small-town opinion. Was he a desperate dad or a wanted criminal? This week, the story reached its tragic end. Phillips was shot
