Russian influencer Anna Otavina sustained second-degree burns after a power bank exploded next to her bed in her Moscow penthouse, igniting her hair and bedding. She now warns followers about the dangers of unattended charging and using power banks on soft surfaces, urging caution with unknown quality devices.
A 2023 photo of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk, who once praised each other's commitment to education reform, has resurfaced. This comes as Wangchuk leads an indefinite hunger strike demanding accountability for NEET-UG paper leak and Pradhan's resignation, marking a sharp political contrast.
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza attributed his team's seven-wicket loss to India in the opening T20I at Harare Sports Club to a moist pitch that favored the team batting second. India comfortably chased 126, while Raza praised Wessly Madhevere and Tadiwanashe Marumani for their recovery efforts.
La Gironde et les Landes font face à des incendies ravageurs, portant le total des surfaces brûlées en France à plus de 45 000 hectares depuis le début de l'année, dépassant déjà le bilan de 2025. Ces feux, aggravés par la sécheresse et les vagues de chaleur, menacent des zones comme le Cap-Ferret et entraînent des évacuations massives.
India's DRDO successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LR-SAM) Kusha from APJ Abdul Kalam Island. This marks a significant step in developing an indigenous long-range air defence shield, aiming to rival systems like Russia's S-400 Triumf and the US MIM-104 Patriot.
Caltrans starts a four-year, $36.4 million project on August 3 to repair 31.7 miles of Highway 4, including Ebbetts Pass in Alpine County, California. The work, delayed for a music festival, aims to improve the aging road while maintaining its layout, with completion expected by autumn 2030.
England cricket legend Alastair Cook has reignited the debate over Jacob Bethell's IPL participation, asserting international cricket should take precedence over franchise leagues. His comments resurfaced after Bethell's knee injury ruled him out of The Hundred, raising doubts for England's Test series against Pakistan.
Andy Burnham's new Labour government, with John Healey as Chancellor, faces significant fiscal challenges, balancing ambitious spending plans with market scrutiny. The administration draws parallels to the 1976 Labour government, aiming to roll back Thatcherism while navigating potential tax rises and bond market concerns.
Brazil's São Francisco River diversion project, designed to bring water to 12 million people in the drought-prone sertão, faces criticism for its uneven benefits. Displaced communities, like Maria de Fátima Ferreira da Silva's, still lack basic water access despite living near the new infrastructure, highlighting the human cost of large-scale development.
A new study reveals a satellite providing 24/7 Earth surveillance relies on gallium, a rare mineral. China dominates over 95% of global primary gallium production, posing a strategic challenge as the US has sought similar capabilities for decades.
O ator João Signorelli, conhecido por interpretar Chico Xavier e por seu último trabalho no filme "A Grande Viagem", faleceu devido a uma parada cardiorrespiratória. A notícia foi confirmada pela irmã, Yone Autran Silva Ribeiro, e gerou homenagens de colegas e da administração de Cambuquira.
Charlie Walker's book "On Thin Ice" recounts his 2022 trek across northern Siberia, coinciding with Russia's invasion of Ukraine. He observes ordinary Russians' views on the conflict and faces increasing scrutiny from the FSB, leading to his detention and deportation from the country.
A new study published in Geosystems and Geoenvironment identifies India's 2.56-billion-year-old Pichhore orbicular granite as the world's second-oldest. Located in Madhya Pradesh, its unique spherical structures offer crucial insights into Earth's early continental crust formation and crustal recycling processes.
The 'board short summer' trend for 2026, coined by Marie Claire, is gaining traction from luxury brands like Louis Vuitton to high street retailers. Inspired by surf culture, it features oversized shorts and a relaxed aesthetic, sparking debate between authentic surfers and fashion followers, while boosting secondhand sales.
A new study identified the 2.56-billion-year-old Pichhore orbicular granite in Madhya Pradesh, India, as one of the world's oldest. Its rare spherical structures and evidence of crustal recycling offer crucial insights into Earth's earliest continental crust formation and geological processes.
The US conducted its first combat strike with unmanned surface vessels (USVs) on July 13, destroying an Iranian Ghadir-class midget submarine at a base. Chinese military analysts are now urging the PLA to bolster harbor defenses against similar threats.
Defence Minister Ahn faces allegations of desertion due to a discrepancy in his military service record, showing 22 months instead of the usual 14. Ahn and the Ministry of National Defence deny the claims, attributing it to administrative errors.
A deep-water coral reef off Benin, believed dead for 60 years, has been rediscovered alive and thriving over 50 meters below the ocean surface by the COREB project. Using sonar and deep-sea imaging, researchers found a healthy mesophotic ecosystem with various fish and coral species.
En 2025, les incendies en Amazonie brésilienne ont chuté à leur plus bas niveau historique depuis 1985, avec 3,1 millions d'hectares brûlés, selon MapBiomas. Cette baisse, liée à la réduction de la déforestation et un décalage des pluies, est une bonne nouvelle pour le président Lula, malgré les préoccupations concernant le Cerrado et un potentiel "super El Niño".
Analysts warn of renewed inflation fears driven by escalating US-Iran tensions in the Middle East, which keep oil prices high. BlackRock estimates a 0.8 percentage point increase to global inflation, particularly affecting energy-reliant regions like Europe and Asia. This environment reinforces the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance, prompting calls for diversified portfolios.
A large-scale drone attack targeted the Moscow Region between July 19-20, resulting in ten injuries. Over 400 unmanned aerial vehicles were detected heading towards the area, marking one of the largest such attacks in years.
Engineers have developed a new type of solar panel using a honeycomb pattern, inspired by bees, to trap more sunlight. Early tests show significant power output gains, improving efficiency by up to 142.3% compared to conventional panels and enabling use on curved surfaces, addressing a major solar energy challenge.
Le sous-marin nucléaire d'attaque (SNA) de nouvelle génération Tourville est présenté comme un concentré de puissance et de technologie, marquant l'évolution du combat naval depuis l'apparition des sous-marins comme le Turtle de David Bushnell en 1776.
Le témoignage de Jennifer C., ex-compagne de Cédric Jubillar, affirmant qu'il lui avait avoué le meurtre de Delphine et la localisation de son corps, prend une nouvelle crédibilité après la découverte et l'identification formelle d'ossements dans le Tarn. Cela relance le débat sur la préméditation, Cédric évoquant un acte irréfléchi.
