Texas officials declare Lake Meredith fully infested with zebra mussels, native to Eurasia, posing risks to ecosystems, infrastructure, and recreation, with concerns of further westward spread beyond state lines.
Anahat Singh, 18, becomes the first Indian to win the World Junior Squash Championship, defeating Ruqayya Salem 11-3, 11-7, 11-9 in the women's final in Ontario, marking a historic moment for Indian squash.
A Virginia federal judge ruled that the FDA's special certification requirement for prescribing mifepristone is illegal, citing lack of justification given the drug's proven safety and effectiveness.
Archaeologists at Vindolanda, a Roman fort in northern England, have unearthed a 1,600-year-old sandstone carving of a guardian spirit (genius) that protected the military outpost, offering insights into Roman soldiers' spiritual lives and religious practices on Hadrian's Wall.
Excavation of a giant stone jar in Laos reveals it was a communal burial site for at least 37 individuals, spanning multiple generations, shedding new light on the mysterious jars' purpose.
Canada has opened the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan, in a low-key ceremony without US officials due to strained relations over trade negotiations and tariff threats from the US, despite the bridge symbolizing cooperation between the two nations.
Congo's Ebola outbreak has surpassed 1,000 deaths, reaching this milestone in just over two months, making it the fastest-spreading ever. Caused by the Bundibugyo virus, it's largely confined to eastern Congo, unlike the 2014-2016 epidemic, and officials warn the peak may still be ahead.
O Tribunal de Justiça de Goiás (TJ-GO) rejeitou a denúncia contra o empresário Eliel Levistone Silva e Souza em um caso de fraude na venda de carros de luxo, que também envolveu Lucas Lucco e seu pai, já excluídos do processo. A decisão do juiz Luís Henrique Lins Galvão de Lima cita o término do prazo para denúncia e a falta de tipicidade material.
Andy Burnham, in his first week as Prime Minister, capped bus fares at £2 across England, a move reminiscent of Ken Livingstone's 'Fares Fair' scheme. This and the 'No 10 North' plan highlight Burnham's focus on practical, localized policies and decentralization, which he believes will drive economic growth, contrasting with Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch's critique of them as "small answers to big problems."
15-year-old Indian cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made history by scoring an 18-ball half-century against Zimbabwe in Harare, becoming the youngest male player to achieve this in international cricket. The record-breaking knock secured India a seven-wicket victory and boosted his confidence after a challenging debut.
England's Jos Buttler has climbed to second on the all-time T20 run-scoring charts, surpassing Chris Gayle during a Hundred 2026 match at Lord's. This milestone highlights his return to form after a challenging period, placing him 231 runs behind leader Kieron Pollard.
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a record-breaking 50 off 19 balls, becoming the youngest male international cricketer to score a T20I fifty, leading India to a seven-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in Harare. Captain Shreyas Iyer praised the teenager's fearless approach and secured his first T20I captaincy win.
George Russell's Mercedes team has identified and solved an electrical energy deployment issue that hampered his performance in recent races, including the Belgian GP where he crashed. Russell, who expressed frustration, is now focused on the upcoming Hungarian Grand Prix.
London Spirit's men's and women's teams suffered opening defeats at Lord's in The Hundred, continuing a trend of poor starts despite new personnel. Liam Livingstone's 69 for the men and a low-scoring women's match were overshadowed by Manchester Super Giants' victories, alongside an unexpected Tinie Tempah performance.
India fast bowler Ashok Sharma made his international T20I debut against Zimbabwe in Harare, describing it as a "dream come true." He dedicated the milestone to his elder brother, Akshay Sharma, whose sacrifice enabled Ashok to pursue his cricketing career amidst financial constraints. India won the match by seven wickets.
Advanced cave diver Will Passos and the Soggy Wombats team are using photogrammetry to create detailed 3D maps of South Australia's Limestone Coast caves, including Mount Gambier's Engelbrecht Cave. This high-tech method updates older maps, aids exploration, and aims to provide public access to these underwater wonders.
David and Marilee Kiliti sold their 89-acre Pennsylvania hog farm for over $22 million to QTS, a Blackstone-backed data center company. This sale, part of a larger 1,700-acre acquisition for AI data centers, highlights a trend of tech giants investing in rural areas for power infrastructure.
Real Madrid is reportedly open to selling Aurelien Tchouameni to Manchester United, while Arsenal targets John Stones and Ezri Konsa due to an injury to William Saliba. Chelsea is favored to sign Kerim Alajbegovic from Bayer Leverkusen and has agreed a deal for Benji Flowers.
Manchester Super Giants defeated London Spirit by seven runs in The Hundred at Lord's. Tim Seifert's 67 for Super Giants set a target of 139, which London Spirit failed to chase despite captain Liam Livingstone's 69 off 40 balls, falling short at 131-6.
A Seoul museum returned two Qing Dynasty stone lion statues to the Chinese government, fulfilling a pledge made during a January summit. The statues, purchased in the 1930s by collector Jeon Hyeong-pil, symbolize cultural exchange and will be displayed in a Chinese national museum.
Teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a record-breaking fifty (50 off 19 balls) to lead India to a seven-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the opening T20I in Harare, becoming the youngest male international cricketer to score a fifty. The win also marked captain Shreyas Iyer's first T20I victory.
Polisen kallades till Kärleksparken i Varberg efter ett slagsmål där en person misshandlades grovt. Senare under natten inträffade ytterligare två misshandelsfall, varav ett ledde till ett gripande vid en nattklubb.
Adolf Hitler's birthplace in Braunau am Inn, Austria, was officially opened as a police station on Wednesday. This initiative aims to destroy the building's appeal as a pilgrimage site for those who glorify the Nazi dictator, while a memorial stone remains outside.
In southern Egypt, the 7,000-year-old Nabta Playa stone circle reveals how ancient Sahara communities tracked celestial movements, predating Stonehenge. Built during a greener era, the site shows early human attempts to understand time, seasons, and guide nomadic life through the stars and seasonal rains.
