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'Chest-thumping machismo': The Bayeux Tapestry reveals the bloody, bawdy truth about the Middle Ages
The 11th-century Bayeux Tapestry depicts a contest for a throne where power is equated with virility and physical appendages. This
topicUkraine’s offensive against Russia causes petrol panic across Central Asia
Ukraine's strikes on Russian refineries have created a fuel crisis affecting Russia and its allies. Seven in 10 Russian stations h
topicOne of Israel’s most dangerous mob bosses shot dead by assassin at point-blank range
An assassin killed Yanis Yushbaev, the head of a Caucasian crime ring, at a gas station in Hadera. Video evidence shows the gunman
topicUkraine war latest: Zelensky claims Putin drafting 300,000 troops to seize territory
President Volodymyr Zelensky claims Russia will mobilize at least 300,000 new troops following September elections to seize more t
topicHolding election in wartime would risk destroying Ukraine, says Zelenskyy
President Zelenskyy has rejected calls for wartime presidential elections, stating such a move could "destroy" Ukraine and create
topicFather abandons 7-year-old on Mount Fuji to reach summit
A 48-year-old man from Nagoya left his exhausted 7-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji to continue climbing toward the summit with hi
topicRussian and Ukrainian attacks kill 5 people a day after deadly shopping mall drone strike by Moscow
European leaders met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Monday to mark the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's Independence D
topicScores of people kidnapped from a mosque as armed groups attacked multiple villages in Nigeria
Armed groups attacked multiple villages in Nigeria, abducting scores of people. Several reports indicate the kidnappings occurred
Gaza is running out of places to bury the dead
Gaza is running out of burial space as families retrieve more bodies from war rubble. Recent recovery efforts yielded 50 Palestini
topicCargo vessel sinks in Bay of Bengal, sparking rescue operation
The Indian Coast Guard and Navy are searching for 22 missing crew members after a Panama-flagged bulk carrier sank in the Bay of B
topicViral street battles born on TikTok: What is 'aura farming'?
Aura farming, a viral Gen Z term from social media, has evolved into live street battles and competitive contests among youth in L
topicIt’s ‘Black August’ in Russia, but Putin is sweeping this summer’s crisis under the rug
Russia is experiencing a severe gasoline shortage that has left seven in 10 stations without petrol. Drivers in Moscow are facing
topicM5.9 quake hits eastern Japan including Tokyo, dozens injured
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck eastern Japan, causing a strong jolt in Tokyo and surrounding areas. At least 37 people were inj
topicAs Russian missiles rain down on Kyiv, casualties mount and the mood darkens
Russia is conducting deadly missile and drone strikes against Kyiv, exploiting gaps in Ukrainian air defenses. Recent attacks kill
topicPrince Harry quits African charity at centre of rape and torture claims
Prince Harry has stepped down from his role as a trustee and board member of African Parks, a wildlife charity facing allegations
topicGuinea rubbish landfill collapse kills 31 in Conakry
A landslide at the largest landfill in Conakry, Guinea, killed 30 people early Sunday after a massive mound of waste collapsed. Go
topicTrump scaling down U.S.-South Korea drills could risk more than just joint military readiness
The U.S. and South Korean militaries concluded their annual joint exercises six days ahead of schedule as a conciliatory gesture t
topicIsrael locates Altalena ship after 78 years at bottom of Mediterranean Sea
Israeli ministers announced the discovery of the Altalena wreckage off the coast of Israel at a depth of 1,650 feet. The vessel, a
topicIran ‘invited’ to join Pakistan-Turkey-Saudi Arabia's Mecca defence pact; report says proposal being ‘considered’
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have invited Iran to join the newly established Mecca defense pact. Reports indicate Tehran is
topicMassive fire breaks out at warehouse in St. Petersburg
A large-scale fire has engulfed an industrial warehouse complex in St. Petersburg, covering an area of 22,000 square meters. The R
topicFrench 2027 election: Glucksmann confirms bid
EU lawmaker and moderate Raphael Glucksmann has announced his candidacy for the 2027 French presidential election. Glucksmann is s
topicMan leaves tired 7-year-old son alone on Japan’s Mount Fuji during family hike
A father in his 40s and the boy's brother left the 7-year-old child alone at 8,200 feet on Mount Fuji to continue their climb to t
topicMushroom Killer's Appeal May Hinge on a Cramped Hotel
Convicted killer Erin Patterson is appealing her sentence for the mushroom murders, while prosecutors argue her current penalty is
topicNudist German politician wants orgies at city hall: ‘Ultimate in closeness with the citizens’
A nudist German councillor is calling for orgies to be held at city hall. The politician describes the proposal as the "ultimate i