Imagine finding a planet that refuses to follow the cosmic “rules.” That’s exactly what astronomers have spotted 117 light-years away in a system orbiting a dim red dwarf star called LHS 1903, in the Lynx constellation. Using the ESA Cheops, scientists identified four planets — two rocky super-Earths and two gaseous mini-Neptunes. They are arranged
Washington was rocked this week when a video posted on President Trump’s social media account showed former President Barack Obama. First Lady Michelle Obama appeared as apes. Yes, you read that right. The post, which appeared on Truth Social late Thursday, was swiftly condemned as invoking deeply racist imagery. Even some Republicans were not holding
History was made at this year’s Grammy Awards — and not quietly. Bad Bunny walked away with album of the year, becoming the first Latin artist to claim the top prize in the ceremony’s 68-year history. Who saw that coming? His winning album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos, beat heavyweights like Lady Gaga and Kendrick Lamar.
What would it look like to rebuild Gaza from the ground up — not patch it, but reinvent it entirely? That’s the bold question behind the US plan for a so-called “New Gaza,” unveiled at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Think glassy skyscrapers along the Mediterranean, new housing hubs in Rafah, tech zones, ports,
After eight long years of diplomatic frost, a Canadian prime minister is back in Beijing. Mark Carney touched down on Wednesday, marking the first such visit since 2017—and raising a big question: is this the start of a reset? Carney is set to meet President Xi Jinping on Friday. This follows a brief encounter at
Minneapolis stayed on edge over the weekend as thousands took to the streets once again. They were protesting the tragic death of Renee Nicole Good, shot by a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent earlier this week. But was she a threat, or a victim caught in the crossfire of politics? Opinions are sharply
A misplaced phone. A foreign airport. And some very sensitive data. That’s the uncomfortable mix now facing Japan’s nuclear watchdog. According to Japanese media, an employee at the Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) lost his work-issued smartphone. This happened while he was traveling privately to China. The device reportedly held confidential contact details of staff involved
South Korea’s new president is making a carefully timed move — and all eyes are on Beijing. President Lee Jae Myung is meeting Xi Jinping as he tries to thaw relations with China, Seoul’s biggest trading partner. Why now? Because when economics, pop culture, and regional security collide, diplomacy gets complicated. This is Lee’s first
Could a ship dragging its anchor spark an international investigation? Apparently, yes. Finnish police have detained the Fitburg, a cargo vessel sailing from Russia to Israel. It was suspected of damaging an undersea telecoms cable linking Helsinki and Estonia. All 14 crew members—Russian, Georgian, Kazakh, and Azerbaijani nationals—were arrested. Fortunately, the telecom operator Elisa said
What happens when climate activism collides with counterterror laws? On a quiet London street at dawn, that question played out with Greta Thunberg at the centre of it. The 22-year-old activist was arrested in the City of London. After joining a protest backing Palestine Action members currently on hunger strike in prison. Video shared by
So, what’s next for one of the FBI’s most unconventional leaders? Dan Bongino says he’s stepping aside. The FBI’s deputy director announced he will leave the role in January. He thanked President Donald Trump and senior justice officials for the chance to “serve with purpose.” He didn’t spell out a reason, but Trump offered a
Ever booked a holiday rental and wondered if it was actually legal? Spain just sent a loud message to the short-term rental world. The government has slapped Airbnb with a €64 million (£56m) fine for advertising tens of thousands of unlicensed apartments — and there’s no appeal. So what happened? Authorities say more than 65,000
