‘Barbie would never’: Margot Robbie stuns fans with latest move Actor’s name is listed as ‘Margot Elise Ackerley’ on a new business listing The Independent UK · Sep 25
Poland halted asylum claims at the Belarus border and now wants Europe to follow its example Poland stopped registering asylum applications from migrants entering from Belarus in March 2025, calling it a temporary emergency measure The Independent UK · Sep 25
The Latest: Trump hails ‘truly great friendship’ with China’s Xi Jinping as summit begins Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping have no shortage of difficult issues to cover when they sit down for talks at the White House The Independent UK · Sep 24
Prime minister warns global order 'not fit for purpose' Anthony Albanese has used a major foreign policy speech to argue that global institutions set up following World War II are no longer enough for modern times. AAP · Sep 23
Underground LED Salad Farm: London shelter became hydroponic lab; digital twin boosted yields Deep beneath Clapham in London, a former Second World War air-raid shelter was repurposed decades later for an experiment in underground farming. Growing Underground used hydroponic systems, stacked growing trays and LED lighting to cultivate herbs and salad leaves without natural sunlight. The farm was located about 33 metres below… The Times of India · Sep 23
UN chief says power has polarized the world and urges leaders to cooperate U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is urging global leaders to cooperate to tackle the existential threats from climate crisis, runaway artificial intelligence and intensifying inequalities The Independent UK · Sep 22
30 Vintage Photos That Prove Cats Have Always Stolen The Show, As Shared By This Page Long before cats became some of the internet’s favorite stars, they were already stealing the spotlight in photographs. Flip through old family albums and historical archives, and it quickly becomes clear that our fascination with these animals is anything but new. Bored Panda · Sep 22
Meloni plans burqa, niqab ban in Italian schools; proposes cap on foreign students and Italian lessons for parents Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni plans new government measures soon. These proposals will limit foreign students and ban burqas and niqabs. Compulsory Italian language lessons will also be introduced for some parents. The proposed legislation requires parliamentary approval within sixty days. This move comes as Meloni seeks to boost her… The Economic Times · Sep 21
Dzukou Valley Trek: The Nagaland Trail That Has Nothing to Do With Hornbill Week You arrive in Kohima expecting the northeast to perform for youMost people who fly into Dimapur or take the overnight bus from Guwahati have a version of Nagaland already assembled in their heads. Hornbill Week. Morungs. Warriors in full ceremonial dress. The state has learned to deliver that version efficiently,… Times Life · Sep 21
Exit polls show Merz’s party suffering heavy losses in 2 German state elections Merz’s centre-right Christian Democratic Union is projected to fall to 5.5% in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. That would be its worst result there since World War II. The CDU is projected to come in second with 20%, behind the Left party at 24.5%, according to the exit poll by public broadcaster ARD Euronews · Sep 20
Germany’s Merz admits ‘disaster’ in state elections, vows to press ahead with reforms German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Sunday described his CDU party's heavy losses in two regional elections as a "disaster", but vowed to push ahead with a reform drive. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party took first place in the northeastern state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, exit polls showed, and also… France 24 · Sep 20
Congress is so dysfunctional and irresponsible it’s only done its job four times since World War II The federal government had a record $432 billion deficit in July and hit the $40 trillion total debt threshold in August — and Congress took a break. Fortune · Sep 17
In the 1940s, a few snakes arrived in Guam hidden in military cargo; decades later, nine of the island’s 11 native forest bird species were gone Government bodies are collaborating with local citizen scientists in a proactive approach towards snake removal on Guam. This program's aim is to rejuvenate the island's native bird and reptile populations, which have been severely impacted by the invasive brown treesnake. The project will assess the role of citizen science in… The Economic Times · Sep 17
Winston Churchill's quote of the day: 'Personally, I'm always ready to learn, although I do not always like being...' - A witty take on the art of learning As a staunch leader during World War II, Winston Churchill inspired many with his powerful rhetoric. He was not only a key political figure but also a talented writer and historian, earning a Nobel Prize for his literary contributions. His career was fraught with political strife and personal tribulations, highlighting… The Economic Times · Sep 15
The Independent UK · Sep 14 The great American road trip, fueled by — and undercut by — the automobile that created it The road trip holds a special place in Americans' hearts
The Economic Times · Sep 14 In 1945, U-864 Nazi submarine carrying 67 tonnes of mercury sank near an Scandinavian island, 81 years later it's still threatning Norway A German U-boat sunk off Norway in 1945 is still posing an environmental challenge because it may contain up to 67 tonnes of mercury. The wreck of U-864 was carrying the toxic metal to Japan when it was torpedoed by a British submarine. An underwater operation in June 2026 recovered…
France 24 · Sep 12 Tens of thousands protest against far-right AfD party in Germany About 150,000 demonstrators took to the streets in around 20 cities across Germany on Saturday against the far-right AfD, after the party scored a crushing victory in a state election last week. The Alternative for Germany (AfD) topped the vote in the eastern region of Saxony-Anhalt, and is now seeking…
The Economic Times · Sep 12 "Everything happening in Europe is result of systemic mistakes by the West": Putin on rise of 'Alternative for Germany' Russian President Vladimir Putin blamed Western systemic mistakes for current European challenges. The far-right Alternative for Germany party surged to first place in Saxony-Anhalt elections. This historic win marks the first time a far-right party topped a state election since World War II. Former Chancellor Angela Merkel acknowledged some past…
France 24 · Sep 10 Revisited: Consequences of the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage are still being felt It is one of the most spectacular acts of sabotage committed since World War II. On the night of September 26, 2022, three of the four pipes of the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines exploded on the seabed of the Baltic Sea. 465 thousand metric tons…
The Economic Times · Sep 8 In 1951, historic peace treaty with Japan was signed by 49 nations in San Francisco, decades later Kremlin rejects Tokyo's request to dismantle new World War Two memorial in Russia San Francisco Peace Treaty entered into force on April 28, 1952. On that date, Japan formally regained sovereignty and the Allied occupation ended, representing a crucial milestone in Japan’s postwar recovery.
France 24 · Sep 7 How far-right AfD breakthrough may ‘cause absolute chaos’ in Germany Germany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD) came out well ahead in Sunday’s regional elections in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, becoming the first far-right party to come close to gaining power at the regional level since World War II. The lead candidate of the party in the state, Ulrich Siegmund, said Monday…
The Independent UK · Sep 7 AfD party's landslide win in eastern Germany tests country's 'firewall' against the far right Alternative for Germany, or AfD, has become a major political force in the 13 years since its founding
Euronews · Sep 6 German far-right AfD wins by a landslide in Saxony-Anhalt but falls short of majority The far-right Alternative for Germany party surged to a major victory in a regional election on Sunday, but fell a little short of winning a majority in its quest to form the country’s first far-right state government since World War II.
France 24 · Sep 6 Germany's far-right AfD eyes historic state victory in Saxony-Anhalt election Germany's anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany party is aiming to become the first far-right party to take power at a state level since World War II as voters in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt head to the polls Sunday. However, a failure to secure an absolute majority may see the…
The Economic Times · Sep 4 In 1944, a German aerospace engineer along with his team invented first long-range ballistic missile for Nazi Germany but it was built by concentration camp prisoners under brutal conditions, laying the foundation for both the American and Soviet space programs In 1944, a German aerospace engineer along with his research team invented the first long-range ballistic missile secretly for Nazi Germany during World War II while it was built by concentration camp prisoners and forced laborers under brutal conditions. The V-2 later influenced American and Soviet missile and space programs…