<p>A tentative settlement of around USD 1 billion has been reached in the Florida’s condo collapse case in the US, media reports said citing an attorney on Wednesday. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The lawsuit has been brought by the families of victims and the survivors of the condominium collapse in Surfside, Florida. &nbsp;</p>

<p>During a hearing before Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Michael Hanzman, the USD 997 million settlement was announced by attorney Harley S Tropin. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The settlement, which is still pending final approval, involves insurance companies, developers of an adjacent building and others. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In last June, the collapse had occurred. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the case, an USD 83 million settlement was also approved by the judge earlier. It was done to compensate people, who suffered losses of personal property. &nbsp;</p>

<p>On June 24 morning, the 12-storey Champlain Towers South condominium had come down abruptly. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The collapse had instantly destroyed dozens of individual condo units. Under the rubble, several victims were also buried. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Weeks were spent in digging out survivors or bodies carefully. In the incident, a total of 98 people were killed. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the collapse, several lawsuits from victims, families and condo owners were launched along with state and federal probes. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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A tentative settlement of around USD 1 billion has been reached in the Florida’s condo collapse case in the US, media reports said citing an attorney on Wednesday.

A tentative settlement of around USD 1 billion has been reached in the Florida’s condo collapse case in the US, media reports said citing an attorney on Wednesday. The lawsuit has been brought by the families of victims and the survivors of the condominium collapse in Surfside, Florida. During a hearing before Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Michael Hanzman, the USD 997 million settlement was announced by attorney Harley S Tropin. Also Read: Biden is 'incapacitated', says senior Republican senator The settlement, which is still pending final approval, involves insurance companies, developers of an adjacent building and others. In last June, the collapse had occurred. In the case, an USD 83 million settlement was also approved by the judge earlier. It was done to compensate people, who suffered losses of personal property. On June 24 morning, the 12-storey Champlain Towers South condominium had come down abruptly. Watch | Gravitas: How Texas became America's earthquake capital × The collapse had instantly destroyed dozens of individual condo units. Under the rubble, several victims were also buried. Weeks were spent in digging out survivors or bodies carefully. In the incident, a total of 98 people were killed. After the collapse, several lawsuits from victims, families and condo owners were launched along with state and federal probes. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

In US condominium collapse lawsuit, nearly $1 billion settlement reached

<p>In the next few years, humans may have a close encounter with aliens, said former NASA chief scientist recently. &nbsp;</p>

<p>After expressing belief that life exists beyond Earth, the scientist, Jim Green, told BBC's HARDtalk that humans are on the edge of a "really astounding discovery". &nbsp;</p>

<p>Jim, who has worked at the US space agency for 40 years, believes aliens will be discovered within his lifetime. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Enormous progress has been made and Jim said that more planets within our galaxy are nowadays known to have stars. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Green said, "Many of them are in places much like the Earth where we can receive the light from the Sun and we can have water. And not only in liquid form - frozen form and vapour form. These are important conditions we believe for life. We are finding planets that have conditions where life may arise.” &nbsp;</p>

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<p>“With our next big telescope, we are going to start teasing out what some of these planets look like from their atmospheres. We are going to be comparing these atmospheres to the ones we know. Are they more Venus-like, are they more Mars-like, are they more Earth-like?" he added. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is a huge step forward and we can see "really astounding discoveries in the next handful of years,"&nbsp;he stated. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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In the next few years, humans may have a close encounter with aliens, said former NASA chief scientist recently. After expressing belief that life exists beyond Earth, the scientist, Jim Green, told BBC's HARDtalk that humans are on the edge of a "really astounding discovery".

In the next few years, humans may have a close encounter with aliens, said former NASA chief scientist recently. After expressing belief that life exists beyond Earth, the scientist, Jim Green, told BBC's HARDtalk that humans are on the edge of a "really astounding discovery". Jim, who has worked at the US space agency for 40 years, believes aliens will be discovered within his lifetime. Also Read: Big revelation: Chinese rover unearths evidence of water’s presence on Mars. Read details here Enormous progress has been made and Jim said that more planets within our galaxy are nowadays known to have stars. Green said, "Many of them are in places much like the Earth where we can receive the light from the Sun and we can have water. And not only in liquid form - frozen form and vapour form. These are important conditions we believe for life. We are finding planets that have conditions where life may arise.” Watch | Decoding UFOs: What do we know about ‘flying saucers’? “With our next big telescope, we are going to start teasing out what some of these planets look like from their atmospheres. We are going to be comparing these atmospheres to the ones we know. Are they more Venus-like, are they more Mars-like, are they more Earth-like?" he added. It is a huge step forward and we can see "really astounding discoveries in the next handful of years," he stated. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

Waiting for it? In next few years, humans may have close encounter with aliens, says former NASA scientist

<p>A new giant sinkhole has been found in China, said media reports. What makes this 630-feet-deep (192 meters) sinkhole special is that there is a forest at its end, reported Xinhua news agency, citing a team of Chinese scientists.&nbsp;Three cave entrances were discovered in the chasm when some speleologists and spelunkers went into the sinkhole on last Friday. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Some ancient trees, which were 131 feet (40 m) tall, were also found. The branches of the trees could be seen stretching towards sunlight, which gets filtered through the entrance of the sinkhole.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/major-discovery-iron-age-complex-found-under-house-in-turkey-village-says-study-478004" hreflang="en">Major discovery: Iron Age complex found under house in Turkey village, says study</a></strong></p>

<p>The sinkhole was found in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. It was located near Ping'e village in Leye county, as per Xinhua. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On the interior, the sinkhole is 1,004 feet (306 m) long and 492 feet (150 m) wide, Zhang Yuanhai, who is a senior engineer with the Institute of Karst Geology, told the news agency. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The cave expedition team was led by Chen Lixin. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the sinkhole floor, the dense undergrowth was as high as shoulders of a person, Lixin told Xinhua. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>"I wouldn't be surprised to know that there are species found in these caves that have never been reported or described by science until now," Lixin added. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>This discovery takes the total number of sinkholes found in Leye County till now to 30, Xinhua added. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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A new giant sinkhole has been found in China, said media reports. What makes this 630-feet-deep (192 meters) sinkhole special is that there is a forest at its end, reported Xinhua news agency, citing a team of Chinese scientists.

A new giant sinkhole has been found in China, said media reports. What makes this 630-feet-deep (192 meters) sinkhole special is that there is a forest at its end, reported Xinhua news agency, citing a team of Chinese scientists. Three cave entrances were discovered in the chasm when some speleologists and spelunkers went into the sinkhole on last Friday. Some ancient trees, which were 131 feet (40 m) tall, were also found. The branches of the trees could be seen stretching towards sunlight, which gets filtered through the entrance of the sinkhole. Also Read | Major discovery: Iron Age complex found under house in Turkey village, says study The sinkhole was found in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. It was located near Ping'e village in Leye county, as per Xinhua. Giant sinkhole with a forest inside found in China. The sinkhole is 630 feet (192 meters) deep, according to the Xinhua news agency, deep enough to just swallow St. Louis' Gateway Arch. 🧐Beautifully Eerie! pic.twitter.com/EXGUvsbecx — Sumner (@Atimad101) May 12, 2022 × On the interior, the sinkhole is 1,004 feet (306 m) long and 492 feet (150 m) wide, Zhang Yuanhai, who is a senior engineer with the Institute of Karst Geology, told the news agency. So Rock!🧗‍♂️🧗‍♀️ Giant karst sinkhole exploration in Leye County, who wants to try the “brave games” and venture down into the deep? #CaveStory #sportsbiz #naturelovers #adventure pic.twitter.com/fizXs4pIOB — Discover Guangxi China (@DiscoverGuangxi) May 10, 2022 × The cave expedition team was led by Chen Lixin. On the sinkhole floor, the dense undergrowth was as high as shoulders of a person, Lixin told Xinhua. Watch: Reaching out to the aliens: Astronomers to relay message in space "I wouldn't be surprised to know that there are species found in these caves that have never been reported or described by science until now," Lixin added. This discovery takes the total number of sinkholes found in Leye County till now to 30, Xinhua added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{86649c24-136d-4919-83f9-1c200dabdc26}{56}" paraid="575967617" >At a time when billionaire Elon Musk is busy raising $44 billion to buy Twitter, the delayed disclosure of his initial stake in the social media company is being probed by US regulators, said a report by Wall Street Journal on Wednesday, citing sources. &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{86649c24-136d-4919-83f9-1c200dabdc26}{211}" paraid="511928033" >Earlier, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was also probing the purchase of the initial 9% stake in the company, reported ‘The Information’.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{86649c24-136d-4919-83f9-1c200dabdc26}{127}" paraid="1724143549" >On April 4, Tesla CEO had made the disclosure of 9.2% stake in the social media company to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{86649c24-136d-4919-83f9-1c200dabdc26}{141}" paraid="1505461986" >In the disclosure, there was a delay of 10 days since surpassing the threshold given for revealing the shareholding, the report said. &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{86649c24-136d-4919-83f9-1c200dabdc26}{141}" paraid="1505461986" ><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/to-end-contempt-of-court-order-us-judge-tells-donald-trump-to-meet-conditions-pay-110000-in-fines-478258" hreflang="en">To end contempt order, US judge tells Trump to meet conditions, pay $110,000</a></strong></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{86649c24-136d-4919-83f9-1c200dabdc26}{155}" paraid="1007893661" >If an investor surpasses a 5% stake in any company, it is essential to inform the SEC within 10 days. It seems to be an early sign to stakeholders that a big investor may seek control of the firm. &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{86649c24-136d-4919-83f9-1c200dabdc26}{169}" paraid="588354046" >Not just this, in his April 4 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, Musk had also characterised his stake as passive.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{86649c24-136d-4919-83f9-1c200dabdc26}{183}" paraid="447957117" >It means the billionaire did not want to influence management of Twitter or plan to take over it. &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{86649c24-136d-4919-83f9-1c200dabdc26}{183}" paraid="447957117" ><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Lockdowns take a toll on auto sales, Tesla's China sales dive 98%</strong></p>

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<p>But only the opposite happened. At first, SpaceX head was offered a position on Twitter’s board and later, he offered to buy it for $44 billion. At the end, the deal was also finalised. &nbsp;</p>

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At a time when billionaire Elon Musk is busy raising $44 billion to buy Twitter, the delayed disclosure of his initial stake in the social media company is being probed by US regulators, said a report by Wall Street Journal on Wednesday, citing sources.

At a time when billionaire Elon Musk is busy raising $44 billion to buy Twitter, the delayed disclosure of his initial stake in the social media company is being probed by US regulators, said a report by Wall Street Journal on Wednesday, citing sources. Earlier, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was also probing the purchase of the initial 9% stake in the company, reported ‘The Information’. On April 4, Tesla CEO had made the disclosure of 9.2% stake in the social media company to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In the disclosure, there was a delay of 10 days since surpassing the threshold given for revealing the shareholding, the report said. Also Read: To end contempt order, US judge tells Trump to meet conditions, pay $110,000 If an investor surpasses a 5% stake in any company, it is essential to inform the SEC within 10 days. It seems to be an early sign to stakeholders that a big investor may seek control of the firm. Not just this, in his April 4 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, Musk had also characterised his stake as passive. It means the billionaire did not want to influence management of Twitter or plan to take over it. Watch: Lockdowns take a toll on auto sales, Tesla's China sales dive 98% × But only the opposite happened. At first, SpaceX head was offered a position on Twitter’s board and later, he offered to buy it for $44 billion. At the end, the deal was also finalised. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

Now, SEC probes delayed disclosure of Elon Musk's initial stake in Twitter, says report

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<p>Eyeing a historic third term, Chinese President Xi Jinping nowadays seems to be tormented by criticism of zero-Covid policy, strain being faced by economy, 'cerebral aneurysm' and others.&nbsp;Yes, you read it right, 'cerebral aneurysm' too as he&nbsp;seems to be suffering from it for some time, as per media reports.&nbsp;At the end of 2021, Jinping had to be hospitalised as well.&nbsp;But, what is 'cerebral aneurysm'? &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Cerebral Aneurysm</strong></p>

<p>A cerebral or intracranial aneurysm is a condition where a blood vessel in the brain weakens, leading to ballooning and getting filled with blood. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>This usually occurs between the base of the skull and the underside of the brain. It can result in life-threatening bleeding if the aneurysm leaks or ruptures, as per experts. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Although unruptured aneurysms have no symptoms, ruptured ones can lead to sudden and severe headaches, experts added.</p>

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<p>Instead of going for surgery, the president seems to have been preferred traditional Chinese medicines for treatment, reports said.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>As Xi has been avoiding meeting foreign leaders after Covid outbreak, there have been numerous speculations regarding his health. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In March 2019, Xi's gait was observed to be unusual and there was a noticeable limp during his visit to Italy. &nbsp;</p>

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Eyeing a historic third term, Chinese President Xi Jinping nowadays seems to be tormented by criticism of zero-Covid policy, strain being faced by economy, 'cerebral aneurysm' and others.

Eyeing a historic third term, Chinese President Xi Jinping nowadays seems to be tormented by criticism of zero-Covid policy, strain being faced by economy, 'cerebral aneurysm' and others. Yes, you read it right, 'cerebral aneurysm' too as he seems to be suffering from it for some time, as per media reports. At the end of 2021, Jinping had to be hospitalised as well. But, what is 'cerebral aneurysm'? Cerebral Aneurysm A cerebral or intracranial aneurysm is a condition where a blood vessel in the brain weakens, leading to ballooning and getting filled with blood. Also Read | Mental health matters: What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? This usually occurs between the base of the skull and the underside of the brain. It can result in life-threatening bleeding if the aneurysm leaks or ruptures, as per experts. Although unruptured aneurysms have no symptoms, ruptured ones can lead to sudden and severe headaches, experts added. Watch | China covid-19 crisis: Authorities isolate entire buildings over few covid-19 cases × Instead of going for surgery, the president seems to have been preferred traditional Chinese medicines for treatment, reports said. As Xi has been avoiding meeting foreign leaders after Covid outbreak, there have been numerous speculations regarding his health. In March 2019, Xi's gait was observed to be unusual and there was a noticeable limp during his visit to Italy. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

What is 'cerebral aneurysm' that Chinese President Xi Jinping reportedly suffers from?

<p>To get your day started, here are some stories.</p>

<p>Bill Gates has tested positive for COVID-19. He said that he is experiencing 'mild symptoms'.&nbsp;Musk has said he will 'reverse' Twitter ban on Trump.&nbsp;Woman has got&nbsp;30-year jail for aggravated homicide on suffering miscarriage in El Salvador.&nbsp;Iron Age complex has been found under house in Turkey village, said study.<br />
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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bill-gates-tests-positive-for-covid-19-says-experiencing-mild-symptoms-477995"><strong>Bill Gates tests positive for COVID-19, says experiencing 'mild symptoms'</strong></a></p>

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<p>Bill Gates, a co-founder of Microsoft, said on Tuesday that he has tested positive with COVID-19 and is suffering from minor symptoms.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/musk-says-he-will-reverse-twitter-ban-on-trump-477980"><strong>Musk says he will 'reverse' Twitter ban on Trump</strong></a></p>

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<p>Elon Musk said on Tuesday that he would reverse Twitter's ban on former US President Donald Trump.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/is-us-watching-woman-gets-30-year-jail-for-aggravated-homicide-on-suffering-miscarriage-in-el-salvador-477999"><strong>Is US watching? Woman gets 30-year jail for aggravated homicide on suffering miscarriage in El Salvador</strong></a></p>

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<p>For suffering a miscarriage, a woman has been jailed for 30 years in El Salvador, said media reports. &nbsp;</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/major-discovery-iron-age-complex-found-under-house-in-turkey-village-says-study-478004"><strong>Major discovery: Iron Age complex found under house in Turkey village, says study</strong></a></p>

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<p>In a major discovery, an underground Iron Age complex has been found in Turkey, media reports said. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;WHO slams China's zero covid-19 policy, says it affects 'human rights'</strong></p>

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To get your day started, here are some stories. Bill Gates has tested positive for COVID-19. He said that he is experiencing 'mild symptoms'. Musk has said he will 'reverse' Twitter ban on Trump. Woman has got 30-year jail for aggravated homicide on suffering miscarriage in El Salvador. Iron Age complex has been found under house in Turkey village, said study. Bill Gates tests positive for COVID-19, says experiencing 'mild symptoms' Bill Gates, a co-founder of Microsoft, said on Tuesday that he has tested positive with COVID-19 and is suffering from minor symptoms. Musk says he will 'reverse' Twitter ban on Trump Elon Musk said on Tuesday that he would reverse Twitter's ban on former US President Donald Trump. Is US watching? Woman gets 30-year jail for aggravated homicide on suffering miscarriage in El Salvador For suffering a miscarriage, a woman has been jailed for 30 years in El Salvador, said media reports. Major discovery: Iron Age complex found under house in Turkey village, says study In a major discovery, an underground Iron Age complex has been found in Turkey, media reports said. Watch: WHO slams China's zero covid-19 policy, says it affects 'human rights' ×

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<p>In a major discovery, an underground Iron Age complex has been found in Turkey, media reports said. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ancient complex is yet to be fully probed as the structure is unstable. &nbsp;</p>

<p>It may have been used by a fertility cult during the first millennium BC, says a new study. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The research was published in the journal ‘Antiquity’ on Wednesday. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the complex, archaeologists have found rare rock art drawings on walls, which show a procession of deities depicted in an Assyrian style. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"The finding bears witness to the exercise of Assyrian hegemony in the region in its early phases," Selim Ferruh Adalı, one of the authors of the study and associate professor, ancient history, Social Sciences University of Ankara, told Live Science. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"The wall panel contains a depiction of divine procession with previously unknown elements, with Aramaic writing to describe some of the deities while combining Neo-Assyrian, Aramaean and Syro-Anatolian divine iconography," Adalı added. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>In 2017, the ancient underground complex was unearthed when looters found it beneath a two-storey house in Başbük village, Turkey. They had decided to target its treasures. But the plan was foiled by police, who notified the Şanlıurfa Archaeological Museum. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Currently, the area is under the legal protection of Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Turkey. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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In a major discovery, an underground Iron Age complex has been found in Turkey, media reports said. The ancient complex is yet to be fully probed as the structure is unstable.

In a major discovery, an underground Iron Age complex has been found in Turkey, media reports said. The ancient complex is yet to be fully probed as the structure is unstable. It may have been used by a fertility cult during the first millennium BC, says a new study. Also Read: 6-year-old boy looks for shells with father on UK beach, discovers rare megalodon tooth The research was published in the journal ‘Antiquity’ on Wednesday. In the complex, archaeologists have found rare rock art drawings on walls, which show a procession of deities depicted in an Assyrian style. "The finding bears witness to the exercise of Assyrian hegemony in the region in its early phases," Selim Ferruh Adalı, one of the authors of the study and associate professor, ancient history, Social Sciences University of Ankara, told Live Science. "The wall panel contains a depiction of divine procession with previously unknown elements, with Aramaic writing to describe some of the deities while combining Neo-Assyrian, Aramaean and Syro-Anatolian divine iconography," Adalı added. Watch | Vietnam: Exploring one of the largest caves in the world × In 2017, the ancient underground complex was unearthed when looters found it beneath a two-storey house in Başbük village, Turkey. They had decided to target its treasures. But the plan was foiled by police, who notified the Şanlıurfa Archaeological Museum. Currently, the area is under the legal protection of Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Turkey. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Around millions of years ago, dinosaurs used to rule the world and roam freely.</p>

<p>At times, the extinction of dinosaurs is attributed to the impact of a huge asteroid. But does anybody know where it struck? &nbsp;</p>

<p>Well, maybe now as the experts have unraveled this mystery and have been able to pinpoint the exact location of the asteroid's impact on the ground. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The collision seems to have occurred about 66 million years ago. The catastrophic event had supposedly ended the realm of dinosaurs on the fateful day. &nbsp;</p>

<p>And, the answer is Chicxulub, Mexico, near the Yucatán Peninsula, as per media reports. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The dinosaur-killing asteroid seems to have had a diameter of 10.6 to 80.9 km. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The impact of the asteroid had created a crater of nearly 140-kilometres-wide. It would have also caused huge tidal waves with a height of several metres. It may have swept away all the living forms on the Earth at that time. &nbsp;</p>

<p>It would have also caused huge volcanic activity and earthquakes. &nbsp;</p>

<p>These apocalyptic conditions would have led to the extinction of the dinosaurs, a France 5 report said citing scientists. &nbsp;</p>

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Around millions of years ago, dinosaurs used to rule the world and roam freely. At times, the extinction of dinosaurs is attributed to the impact of a huge asteroid.

Around millions of years ago, dinosaurs used to rule the world and roam freely. At times, the extinction of dinosaurs is attributed to the impact of a huge asteroid. But does anybody know where it struck? Well, maybe now as the experts have unraveled this mystery and have been able to pinpoint the exact location of the asteroid's impact on the ground. Also Read: Do not miss it! Catch memorable sight of Eta Aquarids meteor shower this weekend The collision seems to have occurred about 66 million years ago. The catastrophic event had supposedly ended the realm of dinosaurs on the fateful day. And, the answer is Chicxulub, Mexico, near the Yucatán Peninsula, as per media reports. The dinosaur-killing asteroid seems to have had a diameter of 10.6 to 80.9 km. Watch | Decoding UFOs: What do we know about ‘flying saucers’? The impact of the asteroid had created a crater of nearly 140-kilometres-wide. It would have also caused huge tidal waves with a height of several metres. It may have swept away all the living forms on the Earth at that time. It would have also caused huge volcanic activity and earthquakes. These apocalyptic conditions would have led to the extinction of the dinosaurs, a France 5 report said citing scientists. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

Mystery revealed! Now, know where exactly dinosaur-killing asteroid hit Earth

<p>For suffering a miscarriage, a woman has been jailed for 30 years in El Salvador, said media reports. &nbsp;</p>

<p>After nearly two years under pre-trial detention, the court in El Salvador sentenced the woman identified as 'Esme' for aggravated homicide on Monday.</p>

<p>This comes as the debate over abortion heats up in the United States as the supreme court looks to overturn ruling legalising abortion. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The sentencing can also be a stern warning to women in the US. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Esme was arrested when she sought medical care in a public hospital. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Paula Avila-Guillen, international human rights lawyer and executive director of the Women’s Equality Center, told the Guardian, “Esme’s sentencing is a devastating step backward for the progress that has been made in the unlawful criminalisation of women suffering obstetric emergencies in El Salvador.” &nbsp;</p>

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<p>“We have seen repeatedly throughout Latin America that when abortion is criminalised, women are made to prove that any one of the wide range of obstetric emergencies they experience were in fact emergencies. When they can’t or don’t have the resources to do so or are simply not believed, they face imprisonment,” Avila-Guillen said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>“Everyone in the US should have their eyes on El Salvador right now to understand exactly what a future without Roe entails,” she added.</p>

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For suffering a miscarriage, a woman has been jailed for 30 years in El Salvador, said media reports. After nearly two years under pre-trial detention, the court in El Salvador sentenced the woman identified as 'Esme' for aggravated homicide on Monday.

For suffering a miscarriage, a woman has been jailed for 30 years in El Salvador, said media reports. After nearly two years under pre-trial detention, the court in El Salvador sentenced the woman identified as 'Esme' for aggravated homicide on Monday. This comes as the debate over abortion heats up in the United States as the supreme court looks to overturn ruling legalising abortion. Also Read: If Roe vs Wade is overturned, abortion pills may become the new debate The sentencing can also be a stern warning to women in the US. Esme was arrested when she sought medical care in a public hospital. Paula Avila-Guillen, international human rights lawyer and executive director of the Women’s Equality Center, told the Guardian, “Esme’s sentencing is a devastating step backward for the progress that has been made in the unlawful criminalisation of women suffering obstetric emergencies in El Salvador.” Watch: US Senate to vote Wednesday on abortion rights law × “We have seen repeatedly throughout Latin America that when abortion is criminalised, women are made to prove that any one of the wide range of obstetric emergencies they experience were in fact emergencies. When they can’t or don’t have the resources to do so or are simply not believed, they face imprisonment,” Avila-Guillen said. “Everyone in the US should have their eyes on El Salvador right now to understand exactly what a future without Roe entails,” she added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>An Indian surgeon is looking to carry out a never-seen-before procedure by transplanting a womb into a trans woman.&nbsp;As the person would have been born as a man, the risky and highly expensive procedure will help biological men become pregnant.&nbsp;In the procedure, the reproductive organs of a dead donor or a woman going in for sex change will be used. It would entail the use of IVF and a C-section as no fully functional vagina is present in the case.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Earlier, an attempt was made for the same procedure but it had resulted in the death of the patient after complications in some months.</p>

<p>The surgeon, Dr Narendra Kaushik, is optimistic about achieving success in the procedure. Kaushik runs a clinic in New Delhi. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Every transgender woman wants to be as female as possible — and that includes being a mother. The way towards this is with a uterine transplant, the same as a kidney or any other transplant. This is the future. We cannot predict exactly when this will happen but it will happen very soon," Kaushik told The Mirror. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"We have our plans and are very optimistic about this," the surgeon said, while not revealing the name of the recipient or timelines for the surgery. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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An Indian surgeon is looking to carry out a never-seen-before procedure by transplanting a womb into a trans woman. As the person would have been born as a man, the risky and highly expensive procedure will help biological men become pregnant.

An Indian surgeon is looking to carry out a never-seen-before procedure by transplanting a womb into a trans woman. As the person would have been born as a man, the risky and highly expensive procedure will help biological men become pregnant. In the procedure, the reproductive organs of a dead donor or a woman going in for sex change will be used. It would entail the use of IVF and a C-section as no fully functional vagina is present in the case. Also Read | Major discovery: Iron Age complex found under house in Turkey village, says study Earlier, an attempt was made for the same procedure but it had resulted in the death of the patient after complications in some months. The surgeon, Dr Narendra Kaushik, is optimistic about achieving success in the procedure. Kaushik runs a clinic in New Delhi. Watch | Vietnam: Exploring one of the largest caves in the world "Every transgender woman wants to be as female as possible — and that includes being a mother. The way towards this is with a uterine transplant, the same as a kidney or any other transplant. This is the future. We cannot predict exactly when this will happen but it will happen very soon," Kaushik told The Mirror. "We have our plans and are very optimistic about this," the surgeon said, while not revealing the name of the recipient or timelines for the surgery. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{c82069ff-d058-4522-8d2b-ac1a600c38a2}{175}" paraid="1854133230" >In a major development in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, a strategic&nbsp;bridge on Karakoram Highway has been swept away by Shishper glacier’s water on Saturday, media reports said.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{c82069ff-d058-4522-8d2b-ac1a600c38a2}{248}" paraid="220515883" >Located in the Gilgit-Baltistan region, the Hassanabad bridge was reportedly built by China, a report said. There were no casualties in the incident, as per authorities. &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{cb6ee067-5d91-4c44-8cd0-059268daff4f}{7}" paraid="1115810180" >This comes as Pakistan has been facing numerous issues like financial crisis, political tussle, etc. &nbsp;</p>

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{cb6ee067-5d91-4c44-8cd0-059268daff4f}{21}" paraid="1852514248" >The incident led to commotion among tourists, who had visited the area. &nbsp;</p>

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Shishper is a surging, or advancing, glacier, unlike those they say are receding due to "Climate Change" 🤔😂 <a href="https://t.co/0GZfIkErtP">https://t.co/0GZfIkErtP</a></p>
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<p>The persistent heatwave seems to have led to the melting of the Shishper glacier near Mount Shishpar. This resulted in floods which took the bridge down, reported Independent, a news outlet. &nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">A strategic bridge on KKH collapses due to Shishper Glacier Lake Outburst Flood in Hassanabad, Hunza.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hunza?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Hunza</a> bound tourist, who intend to visit Karimabad Attabad, Khunjerab &amp; Hoper are advised to travel on alternate 🛣️ from Murtazaabad via SAS valley to reach KKH.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Habadbridge?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Habadbridge</a> <a href="https://t.co/5mcz8uvt0q">pic.twitter.com/5mcz8uvt0q</a></p>
— Gilgit Baltistan Students Federation#ClimateCrisis (@GilgitStudentsf) <a href="https://twitter.com/GilgitStudentsf/status/1522910915636699137?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p>The videos of the incident, which were shared on social media, displayed torrents of water crashing into the bridge, leading to its immediate collapse.</p>

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<p>The traffic was diverted to other alternate routes. Big trucks were also prohibited by local authorities. &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{cb6ee067-5d91-4c44-8cd0-059268daff4f}{77}" paraid="1532330084" >The floods also submerged agricultural land, residences, etc. Two hydroelectric projects were also destroyed by the water. &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{cb6ee067-5d91-4c44-8cd0-059268daff4f}{91}" paraid="2043972916" >A temporary bridge will be constructed to restore traffic flow disrupted by the floods, local officials said.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

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In a major development in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, a strategic bridge on Karakoram Highway has been swept away by Shishper glacier’s water on Saturday, media reports said.

In a major development in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, a strategic bridge on Karakoram Highway has been swept away by Shishper glacier’s water on Saturday, media reports said. Located in the Gilgit-Baltistan region, the Hassanabad bridge was reportedly built by China, a report said. There were no casualties in the incident, as per authorities. This comes as Pakistan has been facing numerous issues like financial crisis, political tussle, etc. Also Read: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif vows to take legal action against his predecessor The incident led to commotion among tourists, who had visited the area. What they don't tell you .. Shishper is a surging, or advancing, glacier, unlike those they say are receding due to "Climate Change" 🤔😂 https://t.co/0GZfIkErtP — Lawyerforlaws (@lawyer4laws) May 7, 2022 × The persistent heatwave seems to have led to the melting of the Shishper glacier near Mount Shishpar. This resulted in floods which took the bridge down, reported Independent, a news outlet. A strategic bridge on KKH collapses due to Shishper Glacier Lake Outburst Flood in Hassanabad, Hunza.#Hunza bound tourist, who intend to visit Karimabad Attabad, Khunjerab & Hoper are advised to travel on alternate 🛣️ from Murtazaabad via SAS valley to reach KKH.#Habadbridge pic.twitter.com/5mcz8uvt0q — Gilgit Baltistan Students Federation#ClimateCrisis (@GilgitStudentsf) May 7, 2022 × The videos of the incident, which were shared on social media, displayed torrents of water crashing into the bridge, leading to its immediate collapse. Watch: 'Big decisions' expected at Nawaz-Shehbaz meet in London × The traffic was diverted to other alternate routes. Big trucks were also prohibited by local authorities. The floods also submerged agricultural land, residences, etc. Two hydroelectric projects were also destroyed by the water. A temporary bridge will be constructed to restore traffic flow disrupted by the floods, local officials said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

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