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Romania History: A newly discovered 6,000-year-old mega-structure in Romania is rewriting Europe’s prehistoric history | World News

[ad_1] In Botoșani County, Romania, a team of archaeologists uncovered a monumental mega-structure dating back 6,000 years. This discovery challenges our basic ideas about how human societies developed. According to a study published on PLOS One, the structure, associated with the Cucuteni-Trypillia culture from around 4000 to 3900 BC, covers about 350 square meters. That’s […]

World Thalassemia Day: Importance of Early Detection of Genetic Disorder

[ad_1] New Delhi, May 8: Frequent fatigue, weakness, and anemia can often signal serious blood-related illnesses. Ignoring these symptoms can be dangerous. Timely identification and awareness of thalassemia, a genetic blood disorder, are crucial. Every year, May 8 is observed as World Thalassemia Day. On this day, efforts are made to spread awareness about thalassemia, […]

Afghanistan’s ‘one-kidney village’ where residents sold organs to survive | World News

[ad_1] On the outskirts of Herat in western Afghanistan, one settlement drew international attention in 2022 after reports emerged that many residents had sold a kidney to survive deepening poverty and hunger. The area became widely known as the “one-kidney village,” a grim reflection of the humanitarian crisis that followed Afghanistan’s economic collapse after the […]

Quote of the day by Plato: “We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.” | World News

[ad_1] Quote of the Day by Plato Some quotations survive centuries because they still describe human behaviour with surprising accuracy. Even in a world of smartphones, artificial intelligence and social media, the ideas written by ancient Greek philosopher Plato still feel relevant. One of his most famous quotes is, “We can easily forgive a child […]

Trash to treasure: Garbage workers created a 40,000-book library from books people threw away | World News

[ad_1] What began as a routine day of collecting rubbish in the streets of Ankara slowly turned into one of Turkey’s most inspiring community projects. Sanitation workers in the city’s Cankaya district noticed that perfectly readable books were frequently being discarded alongside household waste. Instead of sending them to landfill, workers started setting the books […]

Indian-origin biotech engineer admits exposing himself on Emirates flight to UK | World News

[ad_1] An Indian-origin biotechnology engineer has admitted committing an act outraging public decency after allegedly exposing himself during an Emirates flight from Dubai to the UK, according to Daily Mail.Britto Lorence, 27, appeared before Newcastle Magistrates’ Court over the incident, which took place on a long-haul flight travelling from Dubai to Newcastle in June last […]

‘Come in person’: How a bank gave Pope Leo a reality check | World News

[ad_1] Street vendors sit in front of a billboard displays an image of Pope Leo XIV, ahead of his upcoming visit to Lebanon, at a highway in Beirut, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. The Arabic words read:”The Pope of peace.” (AP Photo/Hussein Malla) Becoming Pope changes many things. It gives a man a new name, a […]

Hantavirus Uk: Hantavirus cruise outbreak: Two Britons self-isolate after exposure scare on MV Hondius | World News

[ad_1] Two British nationals are self-isolating at home in the UK after possible exposure to hantavirus aboard the MV Hondius. The pair had travelled on the cruise ship, which departed from Argentina last month, but left the vessel earlier during its journey and currently have no symptoms, according to the UK Health Security Agency.Officials said […]

Life 2 meters underground: Scientists discover hidden microbial oasis beneath Chile’s driest desert | World News

[ad_1] Beneath the extremely dry surface of Chile’s Atacama Desert, scientists discovered a functional community of microorganisms that challenges what we thought possible for life. While the ground above remains one of Earth’s harshest environments, a ‘hidden oasis’ lies about two meters down, protected from high solar irradiance and complete dryness. This underground community mainly […]

Ex-UK police officer accused of scamming Dior, Cartier and Apple in refund fraud | World News

[ad_1] An ex-Metropolitan Police (London Police) officer has been accused of cheating luxury brands out of thousands of pounds by falsely claiming expensive online purchases never arrived.Sunna Harrison-Aziz, 28, allegedly obtained items from brands including Christian Dior, Cartier and Moncler through fake non-delivery claims, according to The Telegraph.The products mentioned in court included a £700 […]