You may not be able to name all, or even most, of the seven wonders of the ancient world. But you almost certainly know that there were seven of them. In a way, that aligns well enough with the worldview of the Greeks who first made reference to such a list, given their
But some in the Kremlin believe a prolonged U.S. war could work in Russia’s favor, especially in Ukraine, despite their dismay over its inability to match Trump’s global reach.
For more than a decade, Evan Economo's lab has been using micro-CT machines to scan insect specimens. The resulting X-ray images help researchers study the form and structure of insects—a subfield of entomology known as morphology—but the process is costly and time-consuming.
What happens when a solar superstorm hits Mars? Thanks to the European Space Agency's Mars orbiters, we now know: glitching spacecraft and a supercharged upper atmosphere.
Electrons can be "kicked across" solar materials at almost the fastest speed nature allows, scientists have discovered, challenging long-held theories about how solar energy systems work. The finding could help researchers design more efficient ways of harvesting sunlight and
Catalysts are essential to modern industry, accelerating reactions used to produce everything from fertilizers and fuels to medicines and hydrogen energy. But until now, scientists could not directly observe how reactions unfold across real catalyst surfaces.
A Japanese startup's third attempt to put a satellite in orbit failed on Thursday after its rocket spiraled back to Earth shortly after takeoff.
When a scraggly band of folk musicians arrived to tour the UK, residents of a small Welsh town were enamored—until they learned that the band’s leader ruled with an iron fist.
Missile and drone attacks spark fear, but most Filipino workers say leaving is not an option.
Authorities will also foster "positive attitudes towards marriage and childbearing", according to an official government report.
Punch the baby orphan macaque is outgrowing the orangutan plushie that comforted him through early rejection from his mother and other monkeys.
Aerial video shows wreckage after small plane crashes in Arizona.
ANKARA, March 5 (Reuters) - Turkey said on Thursday that it was closely following the actions of the Iranian Kurdish PJAK militant group, which it said threatened Iran's security and regional stability, amid reports of discussions between Iranian Kurdish militias and Washington
The supply-demand mismatch increased dramatically after the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Normal People” and “Brassic” star India Mullen has stepped behind the camera for her debut short “Lia & Ro” and has lined up an array of Irish talent on screen and off. The short stars Maya O’Shea (“Blade Runner 2099,” “Verdigris”) and Toni O’Rourke (“God’s Creatures,” “Gangs
Neighboring countries including Azerbaijan and Saudi Arabia reported fresh attacks and Qatar said it was evacuating residents near the U.S. Embassy in Doha.
ITV chief executive Carolyn McCall has flatly denied reports that negotiations with Sky over the possible sale of its Media & Entertainment business have lost momentum, telling journalists on Thursday that the two companies remain “actively engaged” – and offering a one-word
Eighty-seven people were killed in a US submarine strike on an Iranian warship on March 4.
China's tech focus comes amid its rapidly ageing workforce, looming demographic crisis and fierce battle with the United States for supremacy in core technologies.
Videos obtained by Euronews appear to show flashes, explosions and damage at Razi Airport in Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan region. Authorities say three Iranian drones targeted the airport’s passenger terminal, as emergency crews responded at the scene.
A rare wartime submarine kill in the Indian Ocean this month — when a US nuclear attack submarine sank an Iranian frigate off Sri Lanka — highlights the growing strategic importance of the region’s sea lanes and the vulnerabilities of China’s Middle Eastern energy lifelines.
Benoît Payan said the rapper is “not welcome” to perform at his scheduled concert at the Velodrome stadium on 11 June.
Nitish Kumar says the state's new government will have his full cooperation and guidance.
The country will also expand domestic demand with a notable increase in household consumption.
BAKU, March 5 - Azerbaijan's foreign ministry lodged an official protest with the Iranian embassy on Thursday after a pair of Iranian drones flew across the border into Azerbaijan and injured two people at an airport in the Nakhchivan exclave.
Image by National Portrait Gallery, via Wikimedia Commons Advice on how to grow old frequently comes from such banal or bloodless sources that we can be forgiven for ignoring it. Public health officials who dispense wisdom may have good intentions; pharmaceutical companies who
The Iranian warship was heading towards Sri Lanka's territorial waters a day after a US submarine destroyed an Iranian frigate, killing at least 87 sailors.
Three Iranian drones have targeted the passenger terminal of the airport in Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan, near the border with Iran.
A mufti's martyrdom remark sparks backlash, exposing Malaysia's Sunni-Shia divide.
"Just when you thought Melania couldn't find another reason not to sleep with him," the host joked
China has responded to the joint US-Israeli attacks on Iran with strong diplomatic condemnation. In an article published on March 1, China’s state-run Xinhua news agency called the attacks a “flagrant violation” of the purposes and principles of the UN charter. The same article
Do you want to stay up to date with the latest news in the harmonized index of consumer prices (HICP)? Whether you work with inflation or are looking to better understand it, join our webinar on HICP next Monday, 9 March, from 14:30 to 15:15 CET. From January 2026, several
The Iran war continued into its sixth day with fresh strikes by Israel and Iran. Meanwhile, hundreds of ships have been stranded due to Tehran's threats to strike vessels in the Straight of Hormuz, affecting up to 20% of global oil trade. Follow our live blog.
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- African policy experts and diplomats say it is time for the continent to secure a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), urging urgent reform to reflect today's shifting global geopolitical realities.
The Iranian military's strikes come amid speculation that the US wants Iranian Kurdish groups to join its conflict with Iran.
Most key imports coming from other Asean nations, as well as India, Pakistan, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil and Argentina.
Gas prices in the Ten Towns area will fall by just over 10% in April.
Bodies of Iranian sailors killed in the sinking of the warship IRIS Dena were brought to a hospital mortuary in Galle, Sri Lanka, after a US submarine torpedoed the vessel in the Indian Ocean, officials said.
Tricia Tuttle has agreed to remain in post following the latest meeting of the festival’s organising committee KBB. The festival received "recommendations" from its supervisory board but refuted false claims that the Berlinale will be required to impose a new code of conduct
Regulator says failures that hit nearly 300,000 customers made worse by utility’s failure to maintain efficient supply system Business live – latest updates South East Water has been fined £22.5m by Ofwat for repeated supply failures in Kent and Sussex between 2020 and 2023
By Mubasher Bukhari and Saad Sayeed LAHORE, March 5 (Reuters) - Pakistan's efforts to preserve close ties with President Donald Trump are being put to the test after protesters stormed the U.S. consulate in Karachi last week and poured onto streets elsewhere over the killing
When attached to a story about sexually indiscreet academics of fine literature, the name “Vladimir” automatically invokes the author Nabokov. (Problematic age gaps in teacher-student relationships recall “Lolita,” though a closer analog might be the campus satire “Pnin.”) But
Africa hosts military bases within reach of Iranian missiles and is feeling the impact of rising oil prices and threats to shipping, as the continent again suffers from events largely beyond its control. The continent is "structurally exposed" to the Middle East war, said
In 2024, 35.2% of all managerial positions in the EU were held by women, up from 31.8% in 2014. Women were more represented among young managers (39.0% of all managers in the age group 15-39), and the share decreased with age. There were 34.4% of women among managers aged 40-64
Islamabad is looking to balance the anger among its Shi’ite Muslims and its alliance with Washington.
LAHORE, March 5 - Pakistan's efforts to preserve close ties with President Donald Trump are being put to the test after protesters stormed the U.S. consulate in Karachi last week and poured onto streets elsewhere over the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
GALLE, Sri Lanka, March 5 (Reuters) - Sri Lanka is trying to "safeguard lives" on another Iranian ship off its coast, the country's cabinet spokesperson said on Thursday, adding that the vessel was in the economic zone beyond the South Asian island nation's territorial waters.
International Emmy-nominated South African production company Both Worlds and Atlanta-based outfit Freeli Films have launched a co-production partnership to develop and produce premium microdrama series and feature films, the companies announced at the Joburg Film Festival on
The firm was unable to cope during high demand, Ofwat says, leading to "immense stress" for customers.
