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Gaza civil defence says Israeli strikes kill at least 7

Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli strikes killed at least seven people on Friday, with the military confirming strikes throughout the territory in response to a "ceasefire violation" in the south. It is the latest violence in the Palestinian territory to come despite a

Home Gold Shines on Day 1 in Tashkent

Day one of the OTP Group Tashkent Grand Slam 2026 delivered thrilling action. Hui Xinran claimed -48kg gold, Abe Hifumi stunned with the throw of the day, and Shukurjon Aminova secured Uzbekistan’s first gold. A bronze from Doston Ruziev capped a proud start for the host nation.

USS Gerald R. Ford: the world's biggest aircraft carrier

The USS Gerald R. Ford -- the world's largest aircraft carrier -- is currently deployed in the Mediterranean Sea and is expected to take part in strikes against Iran if US President Donald Trump decides to launch them. Washington has threatened military action against Tehran if

Genetic discovery could lead to faster growing duckweed

Duckweed is the fastest-growing flowering plant, but new knowledge of duckweed genetics discovered by Adelaide University researchers could lead to even faster growing rates. The research team, led by Professor Nikolai Borisjuk at the Institute of Cell Biology and Genetic

The 10 Best Bruno Mars Songs of All Time

Bruno Mars is perhaps pop music’s greatest creature of reinvention. Since his 2010 debut, the singer-songwriter has evolved on the genre’s main stage from a supple young crooner with stars in his eyes to a chest-thumping juggernaut, mastering everything from soft millennial

Texas to correct errors in Bible-infused curriculum

The Texas State Board of Education voted to approve changes to the Bible-infused curriculum some schools are offering in the state, fixing errors caught by teachers in its first year in circulation. The curriculum, which is optional for schools although those who adopt it