In the latest wave of Russian attacks, a 66-year-old woman tragically lost her life in the Lviv region of western Ukraine. According to Maksym Kozytskyi, the regional head, the woman was inside her car when fragments from a falling enemy rocket struck, resulting in her death. Kozytskyi further reported that two men sustained injuries during the attack.
Marine scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery in the midnight zone, a vast, mysterious part of the ocean that lies between 3,300 and 13,100 feet (1,000 to 4,000 meters) below the surface. This habitat, known for its perpetual darkness and extreme pressure, has revealed a new resident: a glowing, paddle-tailed sea slug named Bathydevius caudactylus.
The United Nations' Human Rights Office has expressed profound concern over the high number of civilian casualties resulting from the ongoing conflict in Gaza. In a report analyzing the war from November 2023 to April 2024, the agency found that nearly 70% of the verified victims were women and children.
In a meticulous operation carried out in September, museum staff carefully transported 26 mummies from their exhibits to the museum’s parking lot. Each mummy was placed on specially designed carts and scanned using a mobile CT scanner.
In a statement on Friday, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov clarified President Vladimir Putin's willingness to engage in dialogue with the newly elected Republican President, Donald Trump, but emphasized that this does not signal any change in Russia’s stance on Ukraine or its demands regarding the ongoing war.
Neft Daşları, also known as "Oil Rocks," is an extraordinary industrial marvel located on the Caspian Sea, roughly 60 miles off the coast of Baku, Azerbaijan. This floating city, built atop oil rigs and connected by miles of steel bridges, is one of the most unique and enigmatic places on Earth
In a field in northern Poland, a chilling discovery was made that would challenge historians and archaeologists alike. The remains of a young woman were unearthed in 2022, buried with a sickle across her neck and a padlock fastened to her left big toe.
Nestled in Germany’s picturesque Neander Valley, where Neanderthals were first discovered, stands a museum that captures the imagination of visitors eager to learn about their ancient relatives. The Neanderthal Museum, located just 15km east of Düsseldorf, has become a hub for those fascinated by human evolution.
On November 7, 2024, U.S. President Joe Biden addressed the nation from the Rose Garden of the White House, delivering a poignant message on the strength and endurance of American democracy. In the wake of a closely contested election, Biden underscored the importance of accepting electoral outcomes, irrespective of political preferences.
The Japan Meteorological Agency officially reported that snow was spotted on Mount Fuji's summit on Thursday, November 7, marking the first snowfall of the season. This snowfall occurred much later than usual, and it is the latest recorded snowfall on Mount Fuji since 1894.
J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings has captivated readers for generations, whisking them away to the richly imagined world of Middle-earth. But while Tolkien’s tales unfold in a fantastical realm, the landscapes that inspired them are rooted in real-world locations. From rolling green hills to dramatic valleys, the striking settings of Tolkien’s stories and their adaptations in film and television can be traced to tangible places
The lagoon was initially noted by whaling captain Jared Poole, who was connected by family ties to Charles Melville Scammon, a renowned whaler known for exploiting gray whale breeding lagoons in the mid-19th century. Scammon led the first major whaling expedition to San Ignacio Lagoon in 1860, along with six whaling ships.
Though her name may be as Scottish as it gets, little Haggis is far from her natural home. The pygmy hippo, a species native to the forests and swamps of West Africa, specifically Liberia, is currently facing an alarming decline in population. As of the latest estimates by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), there are only around 2,500 pygmy hippos remaining in the wild, making their survival a critical concern for conservationists worldwide.
Iranians view Trump's hardline policies as an opportunity for change, hoping his "maximum pressure" strategy will ultimately destabilize the Islamic Republic and lead to a regime collapse. Others, however, fear that his tough stance could worsen economic conditions, heighten the risk of war, and exacerbate already dire political tensions.
