UAE’s hottest 40 day summer stretch begins July 3; temperatures to top 50°C / Image – gulfnews The UAE is preparing to enter the most intense stretch of its summer season, with experts warning that temperatures could climb above 50°C as the annual ‘Jamrat Al Qayth’ period begins on July 3. Lasting until August 10,…
Every spring, visitors gathering outside Stockholm’s Royal Palace witness an unusual spectacle as thousands of young fish pour into the city’s waterways through large pipes. At first glance, the event resembles a public celebration, but behind it lies a decades-long conservation programme aimed at protecting one of Sweden’s most important urban ecosystems. The annual release…
Spanish endurance athlete and mountaineer Beatriz Flamini spent 500 days alone inside a cave 230 feet beneath the Earth’s surface without sunlight, clocks or direct human contact, all in the name of science. The unprecedented experiment was designed to understand how prolonged isolation affects the human brain, body and perception of time. Cut off from…
Trump says US made a ‘stupid’ mistake by giving away Panama Canal, claims China ‘trying to take over’ US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the United States should never have handed over control of the Panama Canal to Panama, accusing the Central American nation of sharply increasing transit fees and alleging that China is…
9-storey residential building collapses in Kyiv after Russian attack; rescue operation underway Russia launched a massive overnight missile and drone attack on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv early Thursday, triggering multiple explosions, fires and the partial collapse of a nine-storey residential building, according to Ukrainian officials.Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said a nine-storey residential building in the Desnyanskyi…
Candace Owens’ latest comments about Charlie Kirk’s death sparked renewed backlash after critics challenged her claims on social media. One viral post accused Owens of promoting a disputed “body double” theory and argued that available security footage contradicts her narrative. The exchange fueled fresh online debate, with critics urging people to rely on verified evidence…
424’s decision to have influencer Clavicular open its SS27 Paris Fashion Week show sparked widespread criticism from fashion commentators and social media users. Many argued the controversial casting overshadowed the collection itself and reflected fashion’s growing reliance on viral moments. The backlash has fueled a broader debate over whether brands benefit from courting controversy or…
Couple climbs needletop of NYC’s iconic Empire State building Two people were arrested after scaling the top of New York City’s Empire State Building without safety equipment, unfurling a banner and apparently getting engaged during the stunt on Wednesday afternoon.The New York Police Department identified the pair as Ivan Kuznetsov, 32, and Angelina Nikolau, 33….
Twitch streamer ExtraEmily has been unbanned from the platform just one day after receiving a suspension over a distracted driving incident during one of her livestreams. The streamer’s channel is once again available after Twitch temporarily removed it for violating its Community Guidelines. The suspension came after a clip from her June 28 IRL stream…
Former YouTuber Stephen McCullagh has filed an appeal against the life sentence he received for the murder of his pregnant girlfriend, Natalie McNally. The latest legal move comes just weeks after he was sentenced by Belfast Crown Court. Reports say the Public Prosecution Service has been informed about the appeal, while McCullagh is also said…