For decades, the summer of 1976 has occupied a special place in British weather history. It has been the season people return to whenever prolonged heat or dry conditions become part of the conversation. This year, however, the comparison has shifted. Reportedly, the figures recorded at the University of Reading suggest that 2026 has already…
Deep in Niger’s Ténéré Desert once stood what was widely regarded as the world’s loneliest tree, an umbrella thorn acacia that survived for around 300 years despite having no other tree within roughly 400 kilometres. Hidden beneath the scorching Sahara, its roots stretched more than 30 metres underground to reach precious groundwater, allowing it to…
Turkey’s Cappadocia region is famous for its fairy chimneys and hot air balloons, but another attraction has quietly become a symbol of the region. Every afternoon, local cowboys gather free-roaming Yılkı horses and lead them through Cappadocia’s valleys for guided photography experiences, drawing visitors from around the world. What began as a way to showcase…
The International Space Station is about to welcome a new crew as Nasa astronaut Anil Menon prepares for his first journey into orbit. The mission is scheduled to lift off today, that is, 14 July 2026, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan aboard the Russian Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft, carrying Menon alongside Roscosmos cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov…
In a morale booster for its cadre, Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has released a statement detailing its massive, coordinated suicide attack on the fortified compound of ISIS-K commander Shafiq Mengal in Pakistan’s Khuzdar city last week, claiming to have killed 34 operatives, including terrorists from Lashkar-e-Taiba besides Islamic State.In the statement, which stands out for…
Quote of the day by Alec Baldwin’s wife Hilaria Baldwin (Image: Hilaria Thomas Baldwin Instagram account) Breathing happens automatically, which is exactly why most people never think to use it for anything more than staying alive. Hilaria Baldwin, the yoga instructor and author, treats it as something far more useful. “With breath on your side,…
File photo: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy PARIS: Nine European countries and Ukraine on Monday announced the formation of a coalition to develop “purely defensive” anti-ballistic capabilities in Europe, citing the growing threat of ballistic missiles. Ukrainian President Zelensky was in Paris on Monday for a meeting of Kyiv’s allies to reaffirm support for the country…
“He was punching me”: Ria Jalesa accuses Beyoncé’s nephew Julez Smith of hotel assault, says she was left with bruises (Image via Getty) Twitch streamer and content creator Ria Jalesa has publicly accused Julez Smith, the son of Solange Knowles and nephew of Beyoncé, of physically assaulting her during an encounter at a hotel. Speaking…
The council decided to sell the site to UKIM on Feb 10 even though Bharat Hindu Samaj (BHS) is a sitting tenant LONDON: Peterborough city council argued at the high court here on Monday that its decision to sell a complex housing a Hindu temple to a Muslim association to redevelop it as a mosque…
A Colombian man was allegedly killed by ICE agents in Maine on Monday. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents allegedly fired shots at a 26-year-old Colombian migrant in Maine, killing him. The man was authorized to work in the US and also had a Social Security Number. “He was a member of our community, a…
