How much is too much when it comes to corruption? In China, the answer can carry the ultimate penalty. A court in eastern China has sentenced former Nanjing official Yang Youlin to death. He was found guilty of accepting more than 2.2 billion yuan ($325 million) in bribes over three decades. The 69-year-old was also
How do priceless jewels vanish from a museum in the early hours of the morning? French investigators are trying to answer exactly that after a daring burglary at the Lalique Museum left millions of euros’ worth of jewellery missing. According to investigators, the intruder—or possibly several—broke into the museum in Wingen-sur-Moder around 5:30 a.m. They
Is Mali’s security crisis entering an even more dangerous phase? Fresh coordinated attacks across the country suggest the conflict is far from over. On Saturday, Al Qaeda-linked JNIM fighters and their Tuareg FLA separatist allies launched assaults on several towns, including Gao, Anefis, Aguelhok, and Sevare. They also attacked a prison near the capital, Bamako.
Could your chair be doing more harm than you think? A new long-term study suggests that sitting still for more than 30 minutes at a stretch may increase the risk of dying from cancer. The encouraging part? You don’t need an intense workout to fight back. Researchers from the University of Glasgow tracked more than
A dangerous combination of extreme heat and humidity is gripping the eastern United States. The National Weather Service warned that the heat index—how hot it actually feels—could climb to 115°F (46°C) in cities including Washington, Philadelphia and New York. The scorching conditions arrive during the Fourth of July holiday. President Donald Trump is set to
A new study by scientists from Poland and the Czech Republic argues that cannibalism faded from human societies not because people were naturally repulsed by it, but because it posed a serious threat to survival. Using a mathematical model, researchers found that the human body offers a moderate amount of calories. The health risks far
Will Germany Bring Back Military Conscription? The Clock Is Ticking Can Germany rebuild its military with volunteers alone, or is compulsory service making a comeback? That question is becoming harder to ignore as the country struggles to attract enough recruits. Berlin wants to expand its armed forces from about 185,000 to at least 260,000 soldiers
What was supposed to be a safe haven for abandoned dogs has turned into a deeply disturbing investigation. Authorities in northern California say they have uncovered the remains of 117 dogs at a sanctuary. The sanctuary described itself as a “no-kill” rescue, and many had apparent gunshot wounds. Investigators excavating the 50-acre property also found
Should babies under two be using smartphones or tablets at all? A major new study says the answer is simple: no. Researchers behind the largest review yet of global evidence warn about regular screen time during a child’s first two years. It could have lasting effects on health, development, and overall well-being. They argue there’s
How small can computer chips get? IBM believes it has just pushed the boundaries again. The tech giant has unveiled what it calls the world’s first chip technology capable of producing processors smaller than one nanometer. It is a breakthrough that could supercharge the next generation of artificial intelligence. The new design features a 0.7-nanometer
What began as a quiet public holiday in Venezuela quickly turned into a nightmare. Two powerful earthquakes—measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude—struck within seconds of each other on Wednesday. Sending residents rushing into the streets as buildings collapsed and panic spread across Caracas and nearby cities. With reports of widespread damage, interim leader Delcy Rodríguez
Could internet access become a tool of political change? A former Israeli prime minister has made a striking claim that is reigniting debate over technology, activism and regional politics. Naftali Bennett, who led Israel from 2021 to 2022, said Israel had launched an effort. To smuggle tens of thousands of Starlink satellite internet receivers into
