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‘It’s magic’: scientists rediscover how to make ancient Roman colour-changing glass
Scientists from the University of Sheffield have successfully replicated the optical properties of the ancient Lycurgus Cup, a 1,600-year-old Roman glass artifact that changes color from jade green to ruby red depending on lighting conditions.
Scientists discover a hidden 100-million-year-old volcanic system
Scientists have identified a previously unknown volcanic system that formed approximately 100 million years ago in northwestern Iran, revealing new insights into the region’s ancient geological history and tectonic processes.
Tiger Shroff: Attack on Indian actor brings Bollywood’s gangster past back into focus
Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff survived a shooting attack in Mumbai on Sunday as his driver and a vlogger were wounded. The incident has revived concerns about organized crime’s influence on the film industry.
Liechtenstein prince’s ‘surreal’ abortion veto dismays campaigners
Liechtenstein’s hereditary prince vetoed legislation to liberalize abortion laws, disappointing campaigners despite parliamentary approval and majority public support for reform.
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South African police arrest two Thai men for allegedly smuggling parrot eggs
South African authorities arrested two Thai nationals in separate incidents for allegedly attempting to smuggle endangered parrot eggs out of the country, seizing hundreds of eggs in homemade incubators.
Key moments from Lindsay Clancy’s five-week trial over children’s killings
Lindsay Clancy’s five-week trial concludes with closing arguments Thursday. The Massachusetts mother admits killing her three children but claims severe mental illness should exempt her from legal responsibility.
FDA approves breakthrough drug daraxonrasib to treat pancreatic cancer
The FDA approved daraxonrasib, a pancreatic cancer treatment that nearly doubled survival time to 13.2 months in clinical trials, compared to 6.6 months with chemotherapy.
Iceland holds knife-edge referendum on EU – and it could be decided on fish
Iceland holds a referendum on whether to resume EU membership talks this Saturday. The vote is extremely close, with fishing rights emerging as the central issue dividing voters.
Sunken ship sparks fight on Israel’s right over militia’s violent legacy
The discovery of a sunken Irgun militia ship has triggered a competition among Israeli right-wing politicians to claim its legacy ahead of October elections, with Prime Minister Netanyahu and National Security Minister Ben-Gvir each seeking to control its symbolic significance.
Official leading Trump’s Gaza ceasefire effort criticizes Israel for its attacks
Trump’s Gaza ceasefire representative criticized Israel’s ongoing military strikes on Wednesday, warning that rejecting the U.S. proposal risks triggering another conflict in the devastated territory.
Yayoi Kusama, Japan’s ‘queen of polka dots’, dies at 97
Yayoi Kusama, the renowned Japanese artist celebrated for her polka-dot paintings and immersive Infinity Mirror Rooms, has died at age 97 from multiple organ failure.
Malaysia’s former PM Ismail Sabri charged with concealing assets
Former Malaysian PM Ismail Sabri has been charged with failing to declare approximately $40 million in assets across multiple currencies and precious metals to the country’s anti-corruption agency.
Norway’s royal family gathers at King Harald’s bedside as his condition worsens
King Harald V of Norway is hospitalized in extremely serious condition at age 89, receiving treatment for a rare blood disorder. His family, including Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon, have gathered at his bedside.
How a 95 percent drop in Hormuz traffic changed global shipping
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has reduced daily vessel traffic from over 100 ships to just five, creating one of the worst maritime shipping disruptions in decades and disrupting global trade flows.
Floods caused by a glacial collapse kill at least 160 people on Nepal-China border, hundreds missing
A glacial collapse triggered catastrophic flash floods in the Nepal-China border region, killing at least 160 people and leaving hundreds missing on Wednesday.
A federal prisoner with no clear ties to Alaska advances in primary for the state’s US House seat
A federal prisoner serving time in New York advanced from Alaska’s U.S. House primary despite having no apparent state ties, likely triggering another legal challenge over residency requirements.