
Captain Don Walsh: Ocean Explorer and Deep-Sea Pioneer
Captain Don Walsh, the first person to descend to the Mariana Trench, passes away at 92.


Captain Don Walsh, the first person to descend to the Mariana Trench, passes away at 92.

Liberian President George Weah’s concession of defeat in the presidential race is hailed as a mark of statesmanship and peace, setting a precedent for other African countries.

13-year-old Canadian boy, Maximus Trest, takes a year off school to develop his own PlayStation 5 game, Astrolander, with the support of the PlayStation team.

Moldovan president’s dog bites Austrian president’s hand during walk, sparking discussion on pet etiquette.

Colombian pop star Shakira settles tax fraud case with Spanish prosecutors, paying a â¬7.5m fine.

SpaceX’s successful second test flight of its Starship rocket shows significant progress in its development, despite technical issues that cut the flight short.

US and China agree to address climate change by increasing cooperation on reducing methane emissions and supporting renewable energy, but do not commit to ending fossil fuel use.

AI is revolutionizing manufacturing by increasing efficiency, reducing waste, and improving product quality.

Starbucks workers plan walkout on busy day, demanding fair pay and improved work conditions.

Boeing 747 cargo jet forced to turn back after horse escapes stall mid-flight.

The south-western peninsula of Iceland could face decades of volcanic instability, with the small fishing town of Grindavik already evacuated due to earthquakes and fears of an impending eruption.

AI can predict hurricane landfall earlier and more accurately than traditional methods, but climate change may pose challenges.

YouTuber Tom Kelsey left his job to play Football Manager full time and now earns double his previous salary.

Nepal bans TikTok, citing its detrimental impact on social harmony and spreading malicious content.

Amazon Games cuts 180 jobs in gaming industry due to restructuring, following a trend of layoffs in the sector.

Delhi government considers cloud seeding to combat air pollution, but experts question its effectiveness and long-term impact.

David Holmes, the stunt double for Daniel Radcliffe in the Harry Potter films, reflects on his life-changing accident and the importance of friendship and resilience in his documentary, hoping to inspire others to embrace challenges and find strength in difficult times.

Weakening currencies in Sub-Saharan Africa drive up cost of living, impacting businesses and consumers.

King Charles III celebrated his 75th birthday with a party at Highgrove House, surrounded by friends and celebrity guests.

John Oliver’s controversial campaign helped the pÅ«teketeke, or Australasian crested grebe, win New Zealand’s Bird of the Century title in a record-breaking poll.

Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, is introducing two new tiers of premium subscriptions, one with ads and one ad-free, as part of his efforts to combat bots and fake accounts.

Ticket machines at railway stations charge passengers more than double the online price for some journeys, according to research by consumer group Which?.

Assassin’s Creed Mirage offers an authentic experience with Arabic dialogue and a focus on 9th Century Baghdad.

The glass container industry is undergoing a sustainability revolution, considering the switch to electric furnaces and exploring ways to reduce carbon emissions.

Beanless coffee is revolutionizing the industry with innovative ingredients, challenging traditional coffee farming practices.

Seventeen, a K-pop boyband with 13 members, is set to make history at Glastonbury, breaking barriers for the genre in the UK.

AI is expected to impact nearly 40% of all jobs, worsening overall inequality, according to the IMF.

The apple industry in Indian-administered Kashmir is facing a crisis due to fungal scab, climate change, economic hurdles, and the influx of imported apples, leading to a decline in quality and quantity and impacting the local economy.

Chinese electric car maker BYD is emerging as a strong competitor to Tesla, with its shares jumping after it announced expected third-quarter profits to more than double compared to last year.

Meta’s new chatbots for Messenger will have “personality” and specialize in specific subjects, as the chatbot arms race among tech companies continues.

A project in Mozambique is partnering with local communities to restore forests and combat deforestation.

Blackpink signs new contract with YG Entertainment, reassuring fans and securing their future as a group.

Merriam-Webster’s word of the year, “polarization,” captures the deep divisions shaping the 2024 election.

Indian Railways orders investigation after freight train travels over 70km without drivers.

Uber’s new self-driving taxis are on London’s streets.