Antarctica: Antarctica is covered in ice, yet its dry desert climate makes fire so dangerous that the US maintains a full-time professional fire department | World News

Representative Image of Antarctic firefighters working in harsh conditions at McMurdo Station (AI-generated image) Antarctica holds roughly 75 per cent of the planet’s fresh water, locked away as ice, yet the continent is technically classified as a desert, and that combination makes fire one of the most serious hazards facing the people who live and…

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Stock market this week: Q1 earnings, inflation data, Middle East tensions to keep D-Street volatile

Q1 earnings, inflation, Middle East tensions among key triggers driving the markets NEW DELHI: The upcoming week is expected to be driven by a mix of domestic and global triggers, with investors tracking the progress of the earnings season, inflation data, geopolitical developments in West Asia and movements in crude oil prices, analysts said.The June…

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ICE arrests over 1,200 illegal immigrants in Georgia; sex offenders, child abusers among those held

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 1,226 illegal immigrants in Georgia during an enhanced enforcement operation targeting individuals with criminal histories, according to the agency.Dubbed “Operation Safe Community–Atlanta,” the operation resulted in the arrest of 720 people who had either been convicted of or charged with crimes in…

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Revealed: Why is Uruguay allowed to have four stars on their jersy despite winning only two World Cups? | Football News

Uruguay’s four stars commemorate two Olympic football titles and two World Cup triumphs, all officially recognised as world championships/ Image: AP Uruguay arrived at the 2026 FIFA World Cup carrying one of the most distinctive badges in international football. While most supporters understand that stars above a national team’s crest usually represent World Cup triumphs,…

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Supreme Court warns against unchecked AI use in courts after NCLT cites fake cases | India News

The NCLT’s Mumbai Bench admitted the insolvency plea in August 2024 over a claimed default of Rs 87.43 crore, and the NCLAT later upheld the order. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday underscored the need to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in judicial proceedings, noting that unverified AI-generated material could undermine the administration…

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Quote of the day by Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife MacKenzie Scott: “There are lots of resources each of us can pull from our safes to share with…” | World News

A few years ago, a small community library in the United States received an unexpected donation. The money helped keep programs running, supported local readers, and eased worries about funding. Stories like that often make the news because large donations are easy to measure. The numbers attract attention.What usually goes unnoticed are the smaller acts…

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Mount Olympus, the mythological home of Zeus and the ancient Greek gods, is being considered for UNESCO World Heritage status as Greece seeks protection for its tallest mountain

Snow patches remain on the upper slopes of Mount Olympus in northern Greece, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris) Snow-capped for much of the year and often wrapped in mist, Mount Olympus has been watching over Greece for as long as anyone can remember. For ancient Greeks, it wasn’t just a mountain – it…

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‘Swaying in the wind’: Kolkata’s giant 70-foot Lionel Messi statue faces removal just five months after installation | Football News

Workers secure a giant 70-foot Lionel Messi statue with ropes in Kolkata as authorities assess structural safety concerns after reported wind movement/ Photo credit: AFP A 70-foot statue of Argentine football legend Lionel Messi in Kolkata is set to be removed after engineers reportedly found the structure unsafe following complaints from local residents that it…

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