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"Won't Withdraw, Won't Commit Suicide": Israel Envoy On Action In Lebanon
Israel envoy said Tel Aviv would not withdraw from its buffer zone in southern Lebanon until the Lebanese army demonstrates it can independently prevent Hezbollah from rearming.
At $10, "The Rock" Will "Assist" You Drive Tesla, Fool Safety Cameras
Small plastic figurine heads are being placed near the rearview mirror or windshield where they can be detected by the camera that monitors driver attentiveness.
Video: Gunshots Send People Running For Cover At New York's Times Square
In a video that went viral, at least seven gunshots can be heard ringing near the intersection of 42nd Street and Broadway in Times Square.
Attacks On Educational Institutes Surged Over 40% In 2024-2025: Report
The report, Education Under Attack 2026, recorded at least 8,566 attacks on education during the two-year period, marking an increase of more than 40 per cent compared with 2022 and 2023.
'Banaras Connect': PM Modi Visits Varanasi-Inspired Exhibition In Slovakia
The exhibition featured paintings and artworks created by Slovak artists who had recently travelled to Varanasi.
Your Smart Doorbell, Tablet May Be Working For Hackers Without You Knowing
The malware, known as residential proxy software, can turn a device into a hidden gateway for internet traffic.
Palestinian Leader Announces Presidential Election In Early 2027
Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas has announced that presidential elections will be held in early 2027 and legislative elections in November this year, without...
6.7 Earthquake Shakes Part Of Indonesia, Causes Scattered Damage
The strong shaking sent people fleeing into open areas in and around Palu, a city of about 400,000 people and the capital of Central Sulawesi province.
US At Odds With Allies Over How Easy It Is To Reopen Hormuz
According to one G7 official, there are serious difficulties in finding a common position among the group about how to deal with the situation in Iran.
Australian Girl, 9, Killed In Pakistan After Cop 'Mistakenly' Shoots Her
A cop, thinking that the robbers were fleeing in the family's vehicle, "mistakenly" fired his gun, resulting in the death of the 9-year-old and injuring her brother and father, police said.
US-Iran Peace Deal Could Save India Billions On Oil Import Bill
Lower oil prices from the deal could reduce India's energy import bill and current account deficit, easing pressure on the rupee.
India Slams Draft On UN Body Expansion, Calls For Negotiation Clarity
India's most concrete demand was a call for the co-chairs to move the process to formal text-based negotiations, with clearly defined milestones and timelines -- consistent with how other UN negotiating processes function.
Utah BASE Jump Kills 2, Including Extreme Athlete Who Performed With Madonna
A study focused on BASE jumping in Norway, published in a medical journal in 2007, estimated that BASE jumping carried risks of injury or death five to eight times greater than skydiving.
British Police Officer Accused Of Using AI To Fabricate Evidence In Multiple Cases
A British police officer is facing a criminal investigation for allegedly using AI to fabricate evidence.
2 Nuke-Delivery Bombers Of Biggest Cold War Enemies Crash On Same Day
The B-52 and Tu-22M3 bombers have remained in service for the US and Russian militaries, respectively, for decades, primarily because no direct successors have been developed that fully replicate their combinations of payload, range, flexibility
Ukraine Offers Lucrative Fixed-Term Army Contracts To Attract Recruits
Ukraine announced an overhaul of its army recruitment system on Monday, offering lucrative contracts and clearly defined terms of service in a...
US Beagle Research Facility That Drew Protests Is Closing, Rescue Group Takes In Dogs
Years-long opposition to the facility came to head in April when a large group of animal welfare activists entered the property in an attempt to take away beagles.
Some Of 11 Skydivers Killed In Missouri Plane Crash Were Experienced Jumpers
Kevin Payne, who had jumped with seven of the skydivers on the plane, said they were all different in nearly every way, except that they were all brought together as a "sky family."
"She Was Breathing Heavily": Nurse Recalls Final Moments Of Woman Killed In Bungee Jump Accident
Off-duty nurse Rayza Dias reportedly rushed to the base of the bridge and stated that Maria was still conscious for a short period of time, briefly talking to her before she died.
