Archaeologists in Slovakia have uncovered the remains of a large Roman military camp near Surany, potentially used by Emperor Marcus Aurelius's army during the Marcomannic Wars nearly 1,850 years ago. The site revealed skeletons in shallow graves, ditches, and wells, alongside Roman weapons, armour, and military sandals.
Richard Carapaz won stage 18 of the Tour de France at Orcières-Merlette, while race leader Tadej Pogacar's UAE Team Emirates XRG faces uncertainty due to a virus affecting riders, including Brandon McNulty's abandonment. Pogacar maintains a significant lead but expresses worry ahead of mountain stages.
Comedian Eric Lampaert recounts losing his memory for 18 months, a period he calls 'the event,' and his subsequent journey of self-discovery and regaining his identity. His new show, 'Zero Minus One,' explores this profound experience.
India captain Shreyas Iyer made history in the rain-abandoned opening T20I against England in Durham, becoming the first Indian skipper to score a T20I half-century on English soil with a composed 68 off 48 balls, surpassing Virat Kohli's previous record.
Eastern European nations grapple with the increasing possibility of US withdrawal from collective defense under a second Trump presidency. Discussions range from appeasing Trump to preparing for US absence, fueled by rhetoric and actions perceived as undermining NATO and allies like Ukraine.
A man was arrested in India's Korea district for allegedly assaulting his wife, shaving her head, and forcing her to drink urine. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, was reported after videos surfaced online. A case has been registered under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
A US federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to confirm the definitive abandonment of its controversial "justice weaponization" compensation fund. The fund, criticized as a "slush fund," was intended to compensate supporters of Donald Trump. The judge has extended an injunction indefinitely, demanding sworn statements from the acting attorney general and the treasury secretary within a week.
Charles Hoskinson announced a break from Cardano pressure, citing a lack of personal control over network decisions and treasury. This comes amid community blame for price weakness and governance disputes, highlighting the tension between his public role and Cardano's decentralized governance structure.
India's Supreme Court ruled that prolonged separation without genuine reconciliation efforts constitutes mental cruelty and is a valid ground for divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act. The court dissolved a marriage of over 15 years of separation.
US Senator Marco Rubio stated that any sanctions relief for Iran is contingent on its nuclear program abandonment, not the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. He emphasized that Iran's nuclear activities led to sanctions and that lifting them requires Iran to cease these activities.
Donald Trump has suspended a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan and signaled a shift away from US defense commitments in Asia, tilting towards Beijing after meeting with Xi Jinping. This move has caused concern among US allies.
A French mother and her partner will remain in custody in Portugal after allegedly abandoning her two young sons, aged four and five, near Alcacer do Sal. The couple, identified as Marine R and Marc B, were arrested in Fatima and face charges of child endangerment and abandonment.
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has alerted trainers to increased equine flu cases, urging vigilance to prevent a racing shutdown. While more counties report cases than in 2019, no racing yards are infected. The BHA emphasizes vaccination and isolation for incoming horses.
FC Nantes fans stormed the pitch during a match against FC Toulouse, throwing flares and causing a game abandonment. Coach Vahid Halilhodzic, whose last game this was, expressed his disappointment.
Traffic accidents involving animals in Hong Kong have skyrocketed more than 11-fold over the past four years, with advocacy groups attributing it to a wave of pet abandonments and the blurring of urban-rural boundaries caused by large-scale development. The latest data submitted to the Legislative Council on Wednesday showed reports of animal-related traffic accidents received by police surged from 36 cases in 2021 to 416 in 2025. However, authorities do not maintain a district-level breakdown...
Five Siberian Husky dogs were found abandoned near Nandigaon village on the outskirts of Hyderabad, with one dead from suspected heatstroke. Animal activists from AASRA Foundation and SWAN NGO rescued the dogs, which were discovered wandering under extreme heat conditions. Police have registered a case and are investigating whether the dogs were abandoned by an illegal breeder, with reports suggesting 35-40 Huskies were dumped from a truck on April 20.
A family from Tredegar who now own 20 axolotls are warning others about the commitment required after the amphibians' popularity surged due to Minecraft and Roblox. The creatures, critically endangered in the wild with as few as 50 to 1,000 left globally, can live for up to 20 years and require complex tank setup including a 'fishless cycle'. Rescue centres report being overwhelmed with unwanted axolotls, with one owner surrendering 160 amphibians.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi presented Tehran's core demands and reservations to Pakistani officials in Islamabad on Saturday, as the US pushed for Iran to abandon its nuclear weapons program in a verifiable manner. The war enters its ninth week with a ceasefire in place, but only five ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours versus 130 normally. International flights have resumed from Tehran, though Iran has ruled out direct talks with Washington.
Fear of US abandonment is pushing Middle Eastern states to build diplomatic mass rather than integrated military blocs, according to defence analysts. A 'mixed system' is emerging where multilateral formats increasingly handle grand strategic questions while hard security remains dominated by Washington and Tehran's proxy network. Regional powers including Pakistan are pressing for a negotiated settlement to the Iran war, with Islamabad playing mediator between Tehran and Washington and serving as trusted representative for regional partners, particularly Riyadh.
Dijon women's football team, currently fifth in France's top division, faces potential dissolution after the club announced plans to scale back ambitions due to financial constraints. The players have published a statement criticising 'absent leadership' and 'confused and careless' management, accusing president Pierre-Henri Deballon of abandoning the women's section since taking over 18 months ago. The club is running a deficit of around €5m for 2025-26 season, with the women's side accounting for €1.5m in losses. Negotiations with potential investors have collapsed, and the entire squad is expected to leave on free transfers at season's end.
