Quote of the day by Marie Curie (Image source: Wikipedia) People often say that science is a disciplined search for the truth that is based on evidence, observation, and reasoning. But the way people think and act during the process of scientific discovery also affects the results. Marie Curie’s quote of the day, “There are…
Saudi Arabia executes Iraqi men after convictions in northern border drug smuggling case / Image: File Saudi Arabia has executed multiple Iraqi nationals convicted of attempting to smuggle narcotics into the kingdom through its Northern Borders region, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday, April 30, by the Saudi Ministry of Interior.The ministry said…
London stabbing declared ‘terrorist incident’ London’s Metropolitan Police have arrested a 45-year-old man in connection with a stabbing attack that injured two Jewish men in the north London suburb of Golders Green, in what authorities have now classified as a ‘terrorist incident’.The suspect, a British national born in Somalia, was detained on suspicion of attempted…
Nine arrested in UK raids over ‘modern slavery’ and rape allegations. A major police operation in the UK has led to the arrest of nine people linked to a religious group in Crewe, Cheshire, following allegations of rape, sexual assault, forced marriage and modern slavery, according to the BBC.More than 500 officers carried out coordinated…
Iran’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations has accused the United States of using the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty review conference to misrepresent Tehran’s nuclear programme and deflect attention from Washington’s own violations, as tensions between the two countries escalated at the UN.In a statement shared on its official X account, the mission said all of…
IShowSpeed (via YouTube/IShowSpeed) Popular YouTuber and livestreamer IShowSpeed scared fans after he appeared to pass out during a live stream in St. Maarten. The incident happened during his ongoing Caribbean tour, where he has been streaming from multiple countries. A short video clip quickly went viral on social media, showing the 21-year-old looking extremely tired…
Deep beneath the sands of Egypt’s Saqqara necropolis, a discovery has started drawing attention again to how much is still buried in plain sight. Archaeologists reportedly uncovered a sealed tomb containing a gold-covered mummy at the bottom of a deep shaft, untouched for more than 4,300 years. The site sits near Cairo, in an area…
The Diavik Diamond Mine in Canada recently discovered a stunning 158.20-carat yellow diamond, marking the conclusion of the mine’s 20-year history and the creation of one of the five diamonds of this size. This unique discovery took place in April 2026, shortly after the mine concluded its operational life. As noted in the Gem and…
Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe speaks during an interview with The Associated Press after winning the London Marathon in London, Monday, April 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) Sebastian Sawe made history on Sunday morning at the London Marathon, becoming the first man to complete a marathon under two hours in official race conditions while defending his title…
Strait of Hormuz crisis: US blockade continues despite ceasefire extension with Iran (AI image) The second round of talks between Iran and the US have remained stillborn. The situation remains frozen, though the ceasefire remains in place but Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz while the US in retaliation has established a naval…