In what can be called a rare defection, a South Korean crossed the heavily armed border to enter Kim Jong Un-ruled North Korea, military of South Korea said on Sunday.

In rare defection, South Korean crosses fortified border to enter Kim Jong Un-ruled North

In sort of a rerun of a horror flick, around two thirds of a total of 25 polar researchers in Antarctica have contracted COVID-19, a report said. These researchers, who are based at Belgium’s Princess Elisabeth Polar Station, were not just fully vaccinated but have also been living miles away from civilization, the Le Soir newspaper reported.

A horror flick rerun? Two third researchers at Antarctica station contract Covid, says report

In a tragic development, around 12 people lost their lives and 20 others got hurt after a stampede occurred due to a heavy rush of devotees at Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, said officials on Saturday.

Stampede at India’s Vaishno Devi shrine: 12 dead, 20 injured

To get your day started, here are some stories. In stampede at India’s Vaishno Devi shrine, 12 people have lost lives, while 20 have got hurt. You can also read about Kim Jong Un shifting focus from nukes to economic development for 2022 and UK recording warmest New Year’s Eve.

Morning news brief: Vaishno Devi stampede, Kim Jong Un's focus for 2022 and more

In what may be assumed a change of heart, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un seems to have been shifting focus from nuclear weapons or the United States to tractor factories and school uniforms for 2022, as per the summaries shared by state media on Saturday.

Change of heart? North Korea’s Kim Jong Un shifts focus from nukes to economic development for 2022

BlackBerry has a long history. At one point of time, it was the most successful brand of phones. The Qwerty keypad on phone seems to have become popular due to it only.

Bye BlackBerry? Software may 'no longer function reliably', says company

If humans do not prepare for rigors of colonising outer space, astronauts may turn to cannibalism, warn two space scholars. There are numerous challenges for space colonists but the most important one is the food security, said Edinburgh University’s Charles Cockell.

Prepare for rigors of colonising outer space or astronauts may turn cannibal, say experts

In a rare sight, several people witnessed ‘sea smoke’ at a time when record cold temperatures gripped western Washington in the United States recently. Although it may have looked like that the water is on fire, it’s the chilly weather that has been causing the phenomenon.

Watch: Is water on fire? Witness rare sea smoke emanated in US

If a new research is to be believed, Omicron is less harsh than earlier variants. It may also cause lesser damage to the lungs. According to some latest studies, which have been carried out on lab animals and human tissues, the Omicron variant results in milder infection than other versions of the coronavirus.

Omicron less severe than other variants: Find out why?

In a first, a plan seems to be underway in Japan to launch a "wooden" satellite in 2023. The team, which is developing it, looks to harness the environmental friendliness and low cost of wood in space development.

‘Wooden’ satellite in space by 2023? Explore ambitious plans of Japanese researchers

An around 104-metre-wide asteroid is set to pass near Earth on January 11, a report said. The asteroid, which will be within 3.48 million miles of Earth, has been labelled as a “potentially hazardous object”, the Mirror reported.

Catch ultimate glimpse: 104-m-wide asteroid set to pass near Earth on January 11

The new variant of coronavirus, Omicron, has begun to take its toll on India as first case of death related to it seems to have been detected in the state of Maharashtra.

First ‘Omicron death’ registered in India’s Maharashtra state

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