UK government spent £28m on Brexit border site that remains an empty field

Seven dead and more than 100 injured after trains collide in Egypt

Several carriages derailed after two trains travelling in the same direction crashed outside the city of Giza.

DFA: Diplomacy is PH’s primary tool in managing disputes with China

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) stressed that diplomacy remains the Philippines’ primary tool in addressing disputes, saying the phone call between Foreign Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi aims at maintaining stable bilateral ties. “Diplomacy remains the principal means to negotiate disputes, lodge formal protests, and assert

2,800-year-old Siberian tomb reveals 1,000 cannabis seeds and evidence of ritual intoxication

A groundbreaking archaeological find at Tunnug 1 in southern Siberia unveiled cannabis seeds within a prince's tomb, dating back 2,800 years. This tomb is tied to intricate funerary rites, including horse sacrifices. Notably, preserved human hair revealed traces of cannabis, hinting at its psychoactive use, which underscores cannabis's significant role in ancient burial customs. Researchers plan to conduct further DNA analysis to deepen the understanding of its historical relevance.

New Mexico artist gives a 1953 Chevy Bel Air a second life as a jackrabbit

Robert Wilson crafted an impressive sculpture of a jackrabbit from salvaged components of a 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. Titled Run, this artwork symbolizes the rich heritage of Route 66 through its creative design. Towering at over 10 feet, it is richly detailed to reflect its automotive origins. Situated in Babe Ruth Park, Gallup, this piece celebrates the 100th anniversary of the legendary highway, inviting visitors to appreciate its artistry.

Georgia couple's $40,000 basement renovation sparks divorce property dispute

444-million-year-old fossil preserves muscles but loses head and legs

Josh Duhamel and Bobcat donate utility vehicle to Los Angeles firefighters

Poland mourns six killed in Krakow shooting rampage

KRAKOW, Poland – Krakow’s Main Market Square remained sealed off Sunday as mourners brought candles in tribute to six people killed by a gunman who authorities said was “fascinated by far-right ideologies”. The 24-year-old Polish national opened fire at random Saturday in the heart of Krakow’s historic centre, in what Prime Minister Donald Tusk called an

Omaha apartment owner's civil rights lawsuit over 2018 closure rejected by appeals court

A federal appeals court confirmed the dismissal of civil rights claims by AB Realty against Omaha officials. The lawsuit arose after the city shut down a building due to code violations in 2018. Despite the claims alleging Fourth, Fifth, and Fourteenth Amendment violations, the court found insufficient evidence to support them. The ruling highlighted that the city had acted according to legal standards during the inspections.

Birds flap their wings while landing even though it costs energy, new model explains why

Research shows that birds flap their wings while landing to enhance control and deceleration. The energy expended during flapping has tangible benefits for a safe landing. Mathematical modeling indicates that a zero-speed landing without flapping is impractical for most birds. Birds of prey may also swoop to manage touchdown speed and avoid stalling before landing.

Ferrero to acquire Purely Elizabeth, the wellness food brand founded by Elizabeth Stein

Azores Glider Emergency Landing: Fuel leak turns A330 into 65-nautical-mile glider; all 306 survive

In August 2001, an Air Transat flight traveling from Canada to Portugal experienced a dramatic failure, losing both engines mid-flight. The skilled pilots successfully glided for 19 minutes before executing an emergency landing at Lajes Air Base in the Azores. Remarkably, all 306 on board survived despite injuries from the hard landing.