The ancient Chinese board game Liubo, popular during the Han Dynasty over 2,000 years ago, remains a significant archaeological mystery. Despite numerous discoveries of game boards and pieces in tombs, its rules have not been definitively uncovered, puzzling historians and archaeologists.
Der 75-jährige Architekt Stephan Braunfels tritt vor dem Amtsgericht München auf, um seine Wohnung am Englischen Garten vor einer Räumungsklage zu schützen. Der Eigentümer will ein neues Bauvorhaben umsetzen, das Braunfels' Heim seit über 50 Jahren bedroht.
Unprecedented drought in Wales uncovers long-hidden archaeological sites, including 5,000-year-old Neolithic long barrows, Roman buildings, and WWI practice trenches, visible through distinctive crop and grass marks from the air.
Alison dos Santos (Piu) venceu a prova de 400m no Troféu Brasil, quebrando seu próprio recorde com 44s60, e emocionou-se com o apoio da família e do público.
O Comando Militar do Irã prometeu matar um militar dos EUA para cada iraniano morto, após ataques americanos e iranianos. Donald Trump afirmou ter garantias de China e Rússia de não fornecerem armas a Teerã, enquanto o Irã acusa os EUA de usarem armas inéditas.
Un terremoto di magnitudo 3.2 ha colpito la provincia di Macerata, nelle Marche, con epicentro tra Penna San Giovanni e Sant'Angelo in Pontano. Registrato dall'Ingv alle 14:05, è stato avvertito distintamente ma non ha causato danni significativi.
El Gobierno español, a través del ministro Carlos Cuerpo, reactivará tras el verano la tramitación de la Autoridad en Defensa del Cliente Financiero, un organismo que resolverá reclamaciones de clientes contra bancos de forma vinculante y sin tribunales para cuantías menores a 20.000 euros, tras años de retraso y oposición bancaria.
Oxford University announced a volunteer received the first dose of a rapidly developed vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, responsible for over 1,000 deaths in DRC and Uganda. The ChAdOx1 BDBV vaccine, using AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine technology, went from concept to clinic in eight weeks.
UNESCO added Lebanon's Beaufort Castle and the West Bank's Sebastia to its World Heritage in Danger list, citing ongoing Middle East conflicts and Israeli objections. Israel called the nominations "weaponization of cultural heritage" and denied Palestinian claims.
Tarek Mazraani, un architecte libanais, se remémore ses études à Beyrouth en 1985, avant d'être contraint de quitter son village de Houla à cause de la guerre civile et de l'occupation israélienne. Quarante ans plus tard, il vit avec sa famille près de la Méditerranée, ayant "perdu leur vie et le futur de leurs enfants".
Joe Root is reportedly set to return as England's Test captain, starting with the Pakistan series in August and likely extending through next summer's home Ashes against Australia, following Ben Stokes' retirement and Brendon McCullum's departure as Test coach.
Bluesky's AI assistant, Attie, introduces "Quests" to allow users to research information and news across the AT Protocol network. This aims to help users create custom feeds and combat misinformation, as Bluesky seeks to grow its user base and monetize.
A Fox News pundit, Robert Wolf, likened Donald Trump's declaration that the Iran war was "won" to George W. Bush's "mission accomplished" moment in Iraq. This comparison comes as Iran-backed forces resume attacks in the Persian Gulf, causing oil price spikes and raising concerns about a prolonged conflict despite Trump's claims of victory.
La SEC américaine tiendra une table ronde publique le 17 septembre à Washington pour discuter de l'extension des horaires de négociation des actions, préparant le trading nocturne. Le Nasdaq a déjà obtenu l'approbation pour étendre ses cotations à 23h/5 dès 2026, s'inspirant des marchés crypto tout en évaluant les risques de liquidité et de volatilité.
Corporate Bitcoin holdings, often financed by convertible notes and preferred shares, face maturity and dividend pressures that can force companies like Strategy and Bitdeer to sell BTC, impacting market supply regardless of long-term price beliefs.
Il GIP di Torino Cristina Barillari ha archiviato il procedimento penale contro tutti gli indagati nel cosiddetto caso Rear, tra cui il parlamentare Pd Mauro Laus, la presidente del Consiglio comunale di Torino Maria Grazia Grippo e l'assessore Domenico Carretta, accusati di malversazione e infedeltà patrimoniale.
La DGT informa de 24 carreteras secundarias cortadas e intransitables en España por incendios, con seis vías afectadas en la Comunidad de Madrid y quince en la provincia de Guadalajara, además de restricciones en Teruel y Huelva.
Elon Musk defended against racism accusations in an Economist interview, citing his half-Indian partner and a son named after an Indian physicist. Critics argue his public statements amplify far-right narratives on race, immigration, and "Western civilization" threats, despite academic research refuting his claims.
Snake robots from Carnegie Mellon University aided international search and rescue efforts in Venezuela after a double earthquake killed over 5,000 people. The modular robots navigated rubble, extending visual reach for rescuers, though no survivors were found by the snakebots.
A persistent memory chip shortage is severely impacting budget smartphone makers, making handsets under US$100 unprofitable to manufacture. Analysts predict a 400% surge in memory costs by Q3 2026, forcing major vendors to abandon this segment and pivot to mid-range products, driving up average retail prices.
Experts identify common causes of fatigue and poor sleep, including high CO2 levels in bedrooms, low creatine stores, insufficient daylight exposure, lack of fibre, and late-night eating, offering simple lifestyle adjustments to improve energy and rest.
Indigenous leaders on the Brazil-Peru border report their communities are "taken hostage" by organised crime groups involved in drug trafficking, illegal logging, and mining. The Asháninka people, facing severe threats, appealed to the Brazilian government for permanent security presence and protection, warning of disastrous self-defense if the state fails to act.
Crop nutrient content has declined for decades, prompting research into solutions. Regenerative agriculture, focusing on soil health, shows promise in boosting nutrient density in some studies, but faces skepticism regarding scalability and cost-effectiveness.
Une bombe aérienne de 500 kg datant de 1943, découverte le 7 juillet dans le Val-de-Marne, sera déminée ce samedi 25 juillet. L'opération nécessitera l'évacuation de centaines d'habitants de Choisy-le-Roi et Orly, la fermeture de transports et la mobilisation de policiers.
