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At least 14 killed in India, Bangladesh as heavy rainfall wreaks havoc across South Asia

Rains also triggered landslides on the expressway connecting Mumbai with Pune, forcing its closure and disrupting traffic between the two cities.

A worker clears fallen trees after heavy rainfall in Mumbai, India, July 5, 2026.
In this picture taken on December 10, 2025, a miniature model of a Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 aircraft is seen on a shelf in the home of Jiang Hui, whose mother was on board the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 in Beijing.

Aviation's greatest mystery: Malaysia extends search for missing flight MH370 by one year

The wreck of the Japanese “Hellship” transport Hōfuku Maru, July 3, 2026.

Wreck of Japan's WWII 'Hellship' carrying Allied POWs found off Philippine coast after 80 years

Previously unknown grave of an Iron Age high ranking individual was found during excavations near Bad Camberg in Hesse, Germany, June 25, 2026.

Previously unknown Iron Age grave of high-ranking individual, two-wheel chariot found in Germany


French man convicted of killing Israeli woman in 2011 shot dead in Paris

Two helmeted assailants riding a TMAX scooter approached Robic, opened fire at close range, and fled the scene within seconds, reports said.

Man shooting with gun. (Illustrative)

Early humans may have begun eating elephants, large animals 1.8 million years ago - study

The fat stored in Elephant bones, which is rich in essential nutrients, is thought to have played a role in supporting the growth of larger brains in the Homo erectus lineage.

Illustration: The skull of an asian elephant.

Over 20 sarcophagi belonging to ‘Chanters of Amun’ discovered during excavations near Luxor

Eight pieces of papyrus, some with their original clay seals intact, were also found within the chamber. 

One of the sarcophagi found during archaeological excavations in the tomb of Seneb, April 15, 2026.

Norwegian teen takes a bus on an unauthorized cross-border drive into Sweden, caught on camera

The teenager was detained near Gothenburg, the Swedish police said. 

Norway Police. Ilustrative.

Study: To fight dementia, stay optimistic

Every six-point increase on a standard optimism scale corresponded to a 15% reduction in the likelihood of developing the condition.

An outlook for life.

An ancient Egyptian temple was just found in Sinai after six years of digging

Analysis of the site also shows that the structure had been continuously used from the 2nd century BCE to the 6th century CE, with only minor architectural modifications happening during that time.

Aerial photo of the ancient temple discovered at Tell el-Farma in the  northern Sinai, April 15, 2026.

Just 30 minutes of sauna time tied to a sharper immune response

In a controlled trial, volunteers showed significant changes in inflammatory markers, heart rate and blood pressure after one session, a result that surprised researchers.

A guest sits in the outdoor sauna, gazing into the surrounding forest as the quiet heat blends seamlessly with the natural stillness of Slowness.

Man claiming to be Lucifer detained in New York after stabbing spree at Grand Central Terminal

Three people were injured; friend says suspect kept the machete only for protection

The skyline of Manhattan as seen from the Empire State Building in New York City, US, March 3, 2026.

Attempts to soften negative messages backfire: This is how emojis undermine your professional image

Emojis showing negative emotions create a less professional perception, while positive ones may aid in specific cases

Group of people using and looking at mobile phone together.

Greece’s Antikythera Mechanism upends timelines of technology

Researchers call the Antikythera Mechanism a 'computer' that 'breaks' the chronology of history, citing newly decoded functions uncovered long after its shipwreck.

 Did desiNew insights on the Antikythera Mechanism.