On December 27, 1935, something unusual happened in the skies above Hawaiʻi. US military aircraft dropped 40 bombs, not on an enemy, but on a river of molten lava pouring down the slopes of Mauna Loa. The eruption had begun a month earlier inside the volcano’s summit caldera, and by late December, a fast-moving lava…
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, plans to donate one-third of his wealth to charity as part of his succession plan. Halima Dangote, his daughter and trustee of the Aliko Dangote Foundation, disclosed the plan in a Bloomberg interview published on Tuesday. The billionaire plans to dedicate 33 per cent of his estate to philanthropy.The billionaire’s…
Italy’s new coach Roberto Mancini pose during a news conference on July 29, 2026, in Rome. (AP Photo) Roberto Mancini has apologised for the way he left Italy three years ago after officially returning as head coach of the crisis-hit national team, admitting his departure was “completely my fault” and promising to restore the Azzurri…
$800 million Mega Millions jackpot won by Florida ticket holder after four-month wait; winning numbers, payout and how to play explained A lucky lottery player in Florida has finally claimed the massive $800 million Mega Millions jackpot after the prize went unclaimed for more than four months.According to the Mega Millions website, the winning ticket…
Marc Cucurella immortalises Spain’s World Cup triumph with a tattoo tribute to coach Luis de la Fuente/ Image: Instagram Spain defender Marc Cucurella has honoured one of the most unusual promises made during the 2026 FIFA World Cup by unveiling a tattoo of head coach Luis de la Fuente after helping La Roja lift the…
Arthur Schopenhauer (Image source: Wikipedia) Modern life rewards constant connection, endless notifications, endless networking, endless visibility. Arthur Schopenhauer, the German philosopher, pointed toward something almost opposite. “Great men are like eagles, and build their nest on some lofty solitude,” he wrote. An eagle does not build its nest in the middle of a crowded valley….
Brazil’s all-time leading scorer Neymar has officially confirmed his retirement from international football, bringing the curtain down on a glittering international career that spanned more than 16 years with the five-time FIFA World Cup champions.The 34-year-old announced his decision after helping Santos secure a 4-2 victory over Venezuela’s Universidad Central in the Copa Sudamericana, ending…
While Sanjeev Kumar is popular for being one of the best actors in Hindi cinema, fans continue to feel his void as he passed away too soon. He passed away in November 1985 at the age of 47. Sachin Pilgaonkar once shared the heartbreaking story of what was supposed to be his final meeting with…
Staying neutral often feels like the safer option, in workplaces, in public life, in almost any situation where a strong opinion might invite criticism. King Charles III, speaking as Prince of Wales, described the opposite instinct with a self-deprecating joke. “I’m a dangerous person because I mind about things,” he said. He was not describing…
For generations, the history of silk has been told in a fairly straightforward way. Domesticated silkworms emerged in ancient China, silk travelled westward once the Silk Road developed, and the knowledge required to raise silkworms followed the same route. That sequence has shaped both archaeological research and popular history for decades. The story may be…