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Astronomers solve 50-year mystery of a naked-eye star’s extreme X-rays
A star you can see with the naked eye has kept astronomers guessing for decades with its unusually powerful X-rays. Now, thanks to highly precise observations from Japan’s XRISM space telescope, scientists have finally uncovered the source: a hidden...
Project Hail Mary meets reality: 45 planets could harbor alien life
Astronomers have narrowed down the cosmic search for life, identifying fewer than 50 rocky planets among thousands of known exoplanets that may have the right conditions to support life. Using new data from ESA’s Gaia mission and NASA archives...
Philippines declares ‘national energy emergency’ and boosts coal power as Iran war grinds on
President’s declaration allows officials to tackle fuel hoarding or profiteering, while energy secretary says country will lean more heavily on coalMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe Philippines president, Ferdinand Marcos, has declared a state of...
The most beautiful sections of China's Great Wall
Having lived in Beijing for almost 12 years, I've had plenty of time to travel widely in China.
Look of the Week: Blackpink headline Coachella in Korean hanboks
Bringing the second day of this year's Coachella to a close, K-Pop girl group Blackpink made history Saturday night when they became the first Asian act to ever headline the festival. To a crowd of, reportedly, over 125,000 people, Jennie, Jisoo...
Still haven't filed your taxes? Here's what you need to know
So far this tax season, the IRS has received more than 90 million income tax returns for 2022.
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Ocean species are disappearing before scientists can even find them
Iran-backed Houthis join war with attack against Israel
G7 allies press Rubio on US Iran plans, discuss Strait of Hormuz
Palestine Action supporters arrested as London’s Met Police reverse policy
Middle East war live: Israel-Lebanon ceasefire continues as Trump hopes for peace deal
Man interviewed on suspicion of sex trafficking in Al Fayed investigation
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На мессу папы римского Льва XIV в Мадриде пришли 1,2 млн человек
Грандиозное богослужение под открытым небом в центре Мадрида собрало 1,2 млн человек. Это событие стало самым масштабным с участием папы римского Льва XIV с момента его избрания в мае прошлого года, пишет dpa.
بي بي سي تتتبع قصة الطبيب حسام أبو صفية "من الاعتقال إلى العزل الانفرادي"
نقلت السلطات الإسرائيلية الطبيب المعتقل حسام أبو صفية إلى العزل الانفرادي في سجن نفحة بناءً على "ملف سري" وقانون "المقاتل غير الشرعي" للاشتباه في صِلته بحركة حماس، في حين تنفي هيئة الدفاع التهم وتترقب جلسة استئناف أمام المحكمة العليا للمطالبة...
Пашинян: Евросоюз откроет свой рынок для сельхозпродуктов из Армении
Премьер-министр Армении Никол Пашинян заявил, что Евросоюз намерен упростить доступ армянских товаров на европейский рынок. В частности, речь идет о введении режима свободной торговли для сельхозпродукции из страны.
Bakan Fidan: ABDİran konusunda yakında iyi haberler alabiliriz
Dışişleri Bakanı Hakan Fidan, ABD ve İran arasında görüşmeleri süren mutabakat konusunda 'iyimserim' ifadesini kullandı,, "Yakında iyi haberler alabiliriz" dedi. Bakan Fidan, Hürmüz Boğazı'nın açılmasının hayati önem taşıdığını vurguladı.
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Ukraine: Russian drone hits nuclear-fuel storage facility
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called a Russian attack on a nuclear-storage facility near Chernobyl "vile." The UN's nuclear watchdog said no increased radiation had been registered at the site.
Germany news: Far-right AfD makes push in district elections
Sunday's district polls are seen as a barometer for elections in eastern states in September. Meanwhile, Chancellor Merz is headed to London to discuss the Ukraine war as Putin rejects face-to-face talks. DW has more.
Germany news: Far-right push in low-key eastern elections
The four local votes are widely seen as a barometer for state elections in eastern Germany in September. Meanwhile, Merz heads to London to discuss the Ukraine war as Putin rejects face-to-face talks.
Pope Leo XIV calls for 'end to polarisation' as he makes the first papal visit to Spain in 15 years
The pontiff is set to deliver a mass in the centre of Madrid before moving elsewhere in Spain to Barcelona and the Canary islands. Pope Leo XIV is also expected to deliver an unprecedented address to the Spanish parliament, where immigration is...
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Japanese Gothic is a gorgeously grotesque ghost story
I'll give the usual caveat: The horror novel Japanese Gothic is best experienced going in with as little information as possible. Content warnings for graphic gore, scenes of domestic violence, self-harm, and mental illness. If you're okay with...
Hacked, leaked, and held for ransom: the worst breaches of 2026 so far
From a massive DOGE data breach and the hacking of critical energy and water systems to the hack of an FBI surveillance system, here are the most damaging security incidents and data breaches of 2026.
Kill some time with these much needed distractions
Constantly being plugged into the news grind is mentally exhausting. Sometimes we just need to take a break, unwind, and do something fun. That’s why we’ve built up a collection of distracting time-wasters for when we need a break from being...
SFR racheté pour plus de 20 milliards d’euros par Bouygues Telecom, Free et Orange ; fortes inquiétudes sur l’emploi
Patrick Drahi s’est entendu avec ses trois rivaux pour leur céder son groupe. SFR est donc appelé à disparaître si les autorités de concurrence donnent leur aval. Les salariés redoutent de perdre leur poste, dans un climat social déjà dégradé.