<p>Nearly 2,000 earthquakes hit a spot off the coast of Canada in a single&nbsp;day, which as per scientists was a hint that new oceanic crust is likely to be created through deep sea magmatic rupture.</p>

<p>These earthquakes are not a serious threat to people and are comparatively small and centred on a spot known as the Endeavour site, which is 150 miles off the coast of Vancouver Island.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This specific spot has various hydrothermal vents and is present on the Juan de Fuca Ridge. At this place, the ocean floor also spread apart.</p>

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<p>Doctoral candidate in marine geophysics at the University of Washington Zoe Krauss said that the area is not part of the subduction zone, which is a region where one tectonic plate has been sinking into the mantle below another plate.</p>

<p>"Mid-ocean ridges aren't actually capable of producing that large of earthquakes, not too far above a magnitude five. This is not going to trigger 'the big one' on the subduction zone," said Krauss, while speaking to Live Science.</p>

<p>Scientifically, the earthquakes have been interesting since they can reveal details regarding ways in which the ocean floor pulls apart and the new crust gets formed, said Krauss.</p>

<h2><strong>Juan de Fuca plate and the Pacific plate&nbsp;pulling apart at site</strong></h2>

<p>The Juan de Fuca plate and the Pacific plate have been pulling apart at the endeavour site, as per the scientists.</p>

<p>This pulling apart leads to the formation of long, linear fault lines on the Earth's crust and also thins it which allows magma to rise up. After the magma reaches the surface, it slowly cools and hardens and a new ocean crust is formed.</p>

<p>The Endeavour site is continuously monitored under the North-East Pacific Time-series Undersea Networked Experiments (NEPTUNE) which is run by Ocean Networks Canada.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Thai scientists regrow dying coral</strong></p>

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<p>From 2018, the region has remained more seismically active, said Krauss. However, on March 6, the activity escalated as at least 200 small earthquakes rocked the seafloor every hour. The researchers detected a total of nearly 1,850 quakes in one day.</p>

<p>"The vast majority are less than magnitude one. They’re these little pops. But it’s pretty cool because it allows us to track where things are happening, where things are breaking and where things are moving around," Krauss said.</p>

<p>He added that the quakes most likely occurred because the seafloor was stretched to its maximum extent and a great amount of stress was built-up.</p>

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Nearly 2,000 earthquakes hit a spot off the coast of Canada in a single day, which as per scientists was a hint that new oceanic crust is likely to be created through deep sea magmatic rupture.

Nearly 2,000 earthquakes hit a spot off the coast of Canada in a single day, which as per scientists was a hint that new oceanic crust is likely to be created through deep sea magmatic rupture. These earthquakes are not a serious threat to people and are comparatively small and centred on a spot known as the Endeavour site, which is 150 miles off the coast of Vancouver Island. This specific spot has various hydrothermal vents and is present on the Juan de Fuca Ridge. At this place, the ocean floor also spread apart. Also Read: Now, landslide tsunamis can be detected in minutes: Study Doctoral candidate in marine geophysics at the University of Washington Zoe Krauss said that the area is not part of the subduction zone, which is a region where one tectonic plate has been sinking into the mantle below another plate. "Mid-ocean ridges aren't actually capable of producing that large of earthquakes, not too far above a magnitude five. This is not going to trigger 'the big one' on the subduction zone," said Krauss, while speaking to Live Science. Scientifically, the earthquakes have been interesting since they can reveal details regarding ways in which the ocean floor pulls apart and the new crust gets formed, said Krauss. Juan de Fuca plate and the Pacific plate pulling apart at site The Juan de Fuca plate and the Pacific plate have been pulling apart at the endeavour site, as per the scientists. This pulling apart leads to the formation of long, linear fault lines on the Earth's crust and also thins it which allows magma to rise up. After the magma reaches the surface, it slowly cools and hardens and a new ocean crust is formed. The Endeavour site is continuously monitored under the North-East Pacific Time-series Undersea Networked Experiments (NEPTUNE) which is run by Ocean Networks Canada. Watch: Thai scientists regrow dying coral From 2018, the region has remained more seismically active, said Krauss. However, on March 6, the activity escalated as at least 200 small earthquakes rocked the seafloor every hour. The researchers detected a total of nearly 1,850 quakes in one day. "The vast majority are less than magnitude one. They’re these little pops. But it’s pretty cool because it allows us to track where things are happening, where things are breaking and where things are moving around," Krauss said. He added that the quakes most likely occurred because the seafloor was stretched to its maximum extent and a great amount of stress was built-up. (With inputs from agencies)

2,000 quakes rock a spot on Canada coast, cause ocean floor to 'rip apart': scientists

<p>A rare and unheard disorder has been detected in a man in the United States in which the faces of other people appear&nbsp;distorted and demonic&nbsp;to him even though he has always had a sharp vision.</p>

<p>This rare disease was detected in the man one fine day in November 2020 when&nbsp;he noticed, out of the blue, that the faces of people started appearing demonic to him.</p>

<p>The nose, ears and mouth in everyone's face appeared stretched back and deep grooves appeared on the chins, cheeks and foreheads.</p>

<p>“My first thought was I woke up in a demon world. You can’t imagine how scary it was,” said 59-year-old Sharrah, of Clarksville, Tennessee, as reported by NBC News.</p>

<p>Sharrah's one acquaintance, who taught visually impaired people, said to him that he is likely to have been suffering from prosopometamorphopsia, or PMO.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The man felt that his symptoms matched the disease and was formally diagnosed last year.</p>

<h2><strong>What is PMO?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>PMO is an extremely rare neurological disorder in which a person suffers in his/her perception that makes other people's faces appear distorted in size, shape, size, colour or texture.</p>

<p>The distortions are only seen when the person, suffering from the ailment, sees the other person in real and not in photographs or on computer screens.</p>

<p>The case gave scientists a chance to visualise how the warped faces appeared for someone with PMO. Dartmouth College's researchers created a digital representation of what Sharrah has been seeing. The digital representation was published in The Lancet on Thursday (Mar 21).&nbsp;</p>

<p>For creating the visual images, Sharrah was asked by the researchers to describe how the photograph of people appeared different from their real-life faces.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Gravitas: 'Flesh-eating disease' spreading at record rate in Japan</strong></p>

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<p>Then, image-editing software was used by the researchers to modify the pictures and match them with the description given by Sharrah.</p>

<p>In some cases, the PMO symptoms get resolved after a few weeks or days and in others, it can linger for years. Sharrah added that he continues to see demonic faces.</p>

<p>Till now, there are less than 100 published case reports of people suffering from PMO. According to the researchers, the dysfunction in the brain network which manages facial processing leads to the disease.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In some cases, it has also been linked to migraines, epilepsy, head trauma and stroke but others have been found to suffer PMO without any structural changes in their brains.</p>

<p>The study’s lead author and PhD&nbsp;student Antonio Mello, who works in the Social Perception Lab, at Dartmouth, said that others have also approached their lab and informed about the PMO symptoms which differ significantly from Sharrah's symptoms.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Some people "have seen face distortions since they remember, since they were a child,” said Mello. "For them at least, it’s impossible to find a single event that was responsible," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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A rare and unheard disorder has been detected in a man in the United States in which the faces of other people appear distorted and demonic to him even though he has always had a sharp vision.

A rare and unheard disorder has been detected in a man in the United States in which the faces of other people appear distorted and demonic to him even though he has always had a sharp vision. This rare disease was detected in the man one fine day in November 2020 when he noticed, out of the blue, that the faces of people started appearing demonic to him. The nose, ears and mouth in everyone's face appeared stretched back and deep grooves appeared on the chins, cheeks and foreheads. “My first thought was I woke up in a demon world. You can’t imagine how scary it was,” said 59-year-old Sharrah, of Clarksville, Tennessee, as reported by NBC News. Sharrah's one acquaintance, who taught visually impaired people, said to him that he is likely to have been suffering from prosopometamorphopsia, or PMO. Also Read: Are you into intermittent fasting? It's linked to chances of death due to heart attack, stroke, says study The man felt that his symptoms matched the disease and was formally diagnosed last year. What is PMO? PMO is an extremely rare neurological disorder in which a person suffers in his/her perception that makes other people's faces appear distorted in size, shape, size, colour or texture. The distortions are only seen when the person, suffering from the ailment, sees the other person in real and not in photographs or on computer screens. The case gave scientists a chance to visualise how the warped faces appeared for someone with PMO. Dartmouth College's researchers created a digital representation of what Sharrah has been seeing. The digital representation was published in The Lancet on Thursday (Mar 21). For creating the visual images, Sharrah was asked by the researchers to describe how the photograph of people appeared different from their real-life faces. Watch: Gravitas: 'Flesh-eating disease' spreading at record rate in Japan Then, image-editing software was used by the researchers to modify the pictures and match them with the description given by Sharrah. In some cases, the PMO symptoms get resolved after a few weeks or days and in others, it can linger for years. Sharrah added that he continues to see demonic faces. Till now, there are less than 100 published case reports of people suffering from PMO. According to the researchers, the dysfunction in the brain network which manages facial processing leads to the disease. In some cases, it has also been linked to migraines, epilepsy, head trauma and stroke but others have been found to suffer PMO without any structural changes in their brains. The study’s lead author and PhD student Antonio Mello, who works in the Social Perception Lab, at Dartmouth, said that others have also approached their lab and informed about the PMO symptoms which differ significantly from Sharrah's symptoms. Some people "have seen face distortions since they remember, since they were a child,” said Mello. "For them at least, it’s impossible to find a single event that was responsible," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Rare disorder makes this man see 'demonic' faces. Here's what it is

<p>The limited edition baseball cap, which was worn by the bomber - who carried out the low-intensity blast at the Rameshwaram Cafe in the Indian city of Bengaluru on March 1 - helped the investigators in Bengaluru identify him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a report published by The Indian Express,&nbsp;CCTV footage of the day showed&nbsp;the suspect&nbsp;donning a white cap. As many as 10 people had suffered injuries in the blast.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The National Investigation Agency (NIA) along with the Bengaluru police's Central Crime Branch (CCB) has been heading the investigation into the case.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As per the media, the police officials discovered the cap lying abandoned nearly three kilometres from the cafe, where most probably the suspect also changed his shirt.</p>

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<p>The limited edition branded cap, on which number 10 was printed, was sold by a retail store at a mall in the Indian city of Chennai, police discovered.</p>

<h2><strong>Limited edition cap held answer to suspect's identity</strong></h2>

<p>The officials found that the cap was among the limited edition series which was sold by a youth brand and had a serial number on it which helped the police officials trace the cap back to the point of sale.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In India, the brand has sold only 400 such caps. The investigators looked into the CCTV footage provided by the store and spotted two people who had purchased the cap as well as some other items from the store in January.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Bengaluru Cafe Blast: NIA issues 'wanted notice' for accused, Rs 10 lakh reward announced</strong></p>

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<p>When the images taken from the footage were matched with those collected from a public bus in Bengaluru, where the police had spotted the suspect without a mask, the officials were able to get more clarity regarding the suspect's identity.</p>

<p>As per the report, the man was a missing person from the Islamic State's Shivamogga module known as Musavir Hussain Shazib.</p>

<p>The NIA had announced a Rs 10&nbsp;lakh reward for anyone who helped&nbsp;in the arrest of&nbsp;Shazib. He has been on the investigative agencies' radar since January 2020.&nbsp;</p>

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The limited edition baseball cap, which was worn by the bomber - who carried out the low-intensity blast at the Rameshwaram Cafe in the Indian city of Bengaluru on March 1 - helped the investigators in Bengaluru identify him.

The limited edition baseball cap, which was worn by the bomber - who carried out the low-intensity blast at the Rameshwaram Cafe in the Indian city of Bengaluru on March 1 - helped the investigators in Bengaluru identify him. In a report published by The Indian Express, CCTV footage of the day showed the suspect donning a white cap. As many as 10 people had suffered injuries in the blast. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) along with the Bengaluru police's Central Crime Branch (CCB) has been heading the investigation into the case. Also Read: Bengaluru cafe blast: Karnataka CM confirms explosion caused by IED, NIA visits site As per the media, the police officials discovered the cap lying abandoned nearly three kilometres from the cafe, where most probably the suspect also changed his shirt. #Bengaluru Rameshwaram Cafe Blast case suspect visited #Chennai #TamilNadu in Jan and purchased the limited edition baseball cap he is wearing in pic..NIA seems to have footage of him in a Chennai mall They suspect he is- Islamic State terrorist Musavir Hussain Shazib Link 👇 pic.twitter.com/7lWx8yUpUP — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) March 22, 2024 × The limited edition branded cap, on which number 10 was printed, was sold by a retail store at a mall in the Indian city of Chennai, police discovered. Limited edition cap held answer to suspect's identity The officials found that the cap was among the limited edition series which was sold by a youth brand and had a serial number on it which helped the police officials trace the cap back to the point of sale. In India, the brand has sold only 400 such caps. The investigators looked into the CCTV footage provided by the store and spotted two people who had purchased the cap as well as some other items from the store in January. Watch: Bengaluru Cafe Blast: NIA issues 'wanted notice' for accused, Rs 10 lakh reward announced When the images taken from the footage were matched with those collected from a public bus in Bengaluru, where the police had spotted the suspect without a mask, the officials were able to get more clarity regarding the suspect's identity. As per the report, the man was a missing person from the Islamic State's Shivamogga module known as Musavir Hussain Shazib. The NIA had announced a Rs 10 lakh reward for anyone who helped in the arrest of Shazib. He has been on the investigative agencies' radar since January 2020. (With inputs from agencies)

Bengaluru cafe blast case: Limited edition baseball cap helped police identify suspect

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<p>The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday (Mar 22) successfully completed the landing test of 'Pushpak', its Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) from the Aeronautical Test Range (ATR) in Challakere in Karnataka's Chitradurga.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the testing, ISRO chairman S Somanath as well as other senior officials were present at the site.</p>

<p>Taking to X, the space organisation wrote, "Isro nails it again! Pushpak (RLV-TD), the winged vehicle, landed autonomously with precision on the runway after being released from an off-nominal position."</p>

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<p>"Pushpak was lifted by an Indian Airforce Chinook helicopter and was released from 4.5 km altitude. After release at a distance of 4 km from the runway, Pushpak autonomously approached the runway along with cross-range corrections. It landed precisely on the runway and came to a halt using its brake parachute, landing gear brakes and nose wheel steering system," it added.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>All about Pushpak RLV - a milestone in reusable launch vehicle</strong></h2>

<p>The scientists have designed the Pushpak RLV as an all-rocket and fully reusable single-stage-to-orbit (SSTO) vehicle. It includes several important elements like the X-34 testbed technology demonstrator, the X-33 advanced technology demonstrator, as well as the upgraded DC-XA flight demonstrator.</p>

<p>This is Pushpak's third flight after a series of tests were carried out by the scientists with the aim of perfecting the vehicle's robotic landing capabilities amid complex conditions.</p>

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<p>The project, which took a decade to develop, was first successfully tested in April last year when it was able to demonstrate an autonomous landing after getting released from the Chinook helicopter of the Indian Air Force.</p>

<p>&nbsp;The test was a major milestone in the development of the Pushpak RLV as it demonstrated that the vehicle is near to achieving orbital re-entry capabilities.</p>

<p>The vehicle's name has been inspired by the Ramayana's mythical 'Pushpak Viman' since this modern-day aircraft stands as a symbol of innovation and prosperity.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;ISRO's LVM3 rocket engines tested and ready to ferry Gaganyaan astronauts</strong></p>

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<p>The winged technology shows that the scientists have configured the RLV as a flying test bed for evaluating different technologies, like powered cruise flight, autonomous landing and hypersonic flight.</p>

<p>The project, which has an&nbsp;investment of Rs 1 billion or $11.99 million, not only displays the country's technological prowess but also sets the stage for future endeavours, which includes the ambitious goal of setting up the Bhartiya Antariksha Station by 2035.</p>

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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday (Mar 22) successfully completed the landing test of 'Pushpak', its Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) from the Aeronautical Test Range (ATR) in Challakere in Karnataka's Chitradurga.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday (Mar 22) successfully completed the landing test of 'Pushpak', its Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) from the Aeronautical Test Range (ATR) in Challakere in Karnataka's Chitradurga. During the testing, ISRO chairman S Somanath as well as other senior officials were present at the site. Taking to X, the space organisation wrote, "Isro nails it again! Pushpak (RLV-TD), the winged vehicle, landed autonomously with precision on the runway after being released from an off-nominal position." Also Read: ISRO finalises 48 backup sites for safe landing of Gaganyaan astronauts: Report "Pushpak was lifted by an Indian Airforce Chinook helicopter and was released from 4.5 km altitude. After release at a distance of 4 km from the runway, Pushpak autonomously approached the runway along with cross-range corrections. It landed precisely on the runway and came to a halt using its brake parachute, landing gear brakes and nose wheel steering system," it added. Huge milestone for India's space program! ISRO's Pushpak, India's first reusable launch vehicle, successfully completes its test landing. 🚀 . . . . .#ISRO #Space #ReusableRockets pic.twitter.com/j7J09tZQo5 — WION (@WIONews) March 22, 2024 × Touchdown! India's space agency, ISRO, successfully conducts the RLV Landing experiment with 'Pushpak', in a giant leap towards reusable launch vehicles . . . .#ISRO #Gaganyaan #Pushpak pic.twitter.com/cTK7KqfwD0 — WION (@WIONews) March 22, 2024 × All about Pushpak RLV - a milestone in reusable launch vehicle The scientists have designed the Pushpak RLV as an all-rocket and fully reusable single-stage-to-orbit (SSTO) vehicle. It includes several important elements like the X-34 testbed technology demonstrator, the X-33 advanced technology demonstrator, as well as the upgraded DC-XA flight demonstrator. This is Pushpak's third flight after a series of tests were carried out by the scientists with the aim of perfecting the vehicle's robotic landing capabilities amid complex conditions. RLV-LEX-02 Experiment: 🇮🇳ISRO nails it again!🎯 Pushpak (RLV-TD), the winged vehicle, landed autonomously with precision on the runway after being released from an off-nominal position. 🚁@IAF_MCC pic.twitter.com/IHNoSOUdRx — ISRO (@isro) March 22, 2024 × The project, which took a decade to develop, was first successfully tested in April last year when it was able to demonstrate an autonomous landing after getting released from the Chinook helicopter of the Indian Air Force. The test was a major milestone in the development of the Pushpak RLV as it demonstrated that the vehicle is near to achieving orbital re-entry capabilities. The vehicle's name has been inspired by the Ramayana's mythical 'Pushpak Viman' since this modern-day aircraft stands as a symbol of innovation and prosperity. Watch: ISRO's LVM3 rocket engines tested and ready to ferry Gaganyaan astronauts The winged technology shows that the scientists have configured the RLV as a flying test bed for evaluating different technologies, like powered cruise flight, autonomous landing and hypersonic flight. The project, which has an investment of Rs 1 billion or $11.99 million, not only displays the country's technological prowess but also sets the stage for future endeavours, which includes the ambitious goal of setting up the Bhartiya Antariksha Station by 2035. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: ISRO successfully completes landing of 'Pushpak', country's first Reusable Launch Vehicle

5 Foods Filled With Beta-Carotene That Boost Hair Growth


Beta-carotene is important for promoting hair growth and repairing damaged hair. Here are five food items which are filled with beta-carotene.

Leafy green vegetables like spinach, cabbages, collard greens and kale are filled with beta-carotene.


Sweet potatoes are filled with anthocyanins and beta-carotene which reduce hair fall and promote hair growth.

Cantaloupe is filled with beta-carotene and vitamin B which help nourish scalp and aid hair growth.


Carrots contain vitamins A and E and are filled with beta-carotene which improves blood circulation in hair follicles and repairs damaged hair.


Bell Peppers are filled with zinc, iron and beta-carotene which promote healthy hair.


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Calcium's Importance In The Health Of A Woman​

It is important for women to consume calcium in good amounts to prevent osteoporosis, which is a common disease that occurs after menopause. Calcium reduces the risk of osteoporotic-related issues, fractures, bone formation, density, and strength. 

Dairy products like yoghurt, cheese and milk are a great source of calcium. They also contain essential nutrients like phosphorus, vitamin D and protein which are important for the health of the bone.

Dark leafy greens like spinach, collard greens and kale are rich in calcium. They are also filled with nutrients like vitamin K, magnesium, and fibre which makes bones stronger.  

Sesame seeds are seen as a concentrated source of calcium and they can be included in the diet easily. 


Almonds are a healthy snack and are filled with calcium. They are an easy way to increase calcium intake, especially for women who are lactose intolerant. 

Tofu is a nutrient-dense food which can also boost calcium intake. Tofu is a great plant-based source of calcium.

5 Foods Which Can Act As Calcium Supplements For Women

<p>Space X CEO and owner of X, Elon Musk posted an unbelievable video of the man&nbsp;who was implanted with a Neuralink brain chip&nbsp;playing video games and controlling a computer cursor mentally.</p>

<p>The first-ever such patient, 29-year-old paraplegic man Noland Arbaugh, was seen using his mind and not hands to play a game of chess on the computer in the video shared on X.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"See that cursor on the screen? That's all me... it's all brainpower," said the man, while sitting in his wheelchair.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Arbaugh said in the video that he had suffered a "freak diving accident" eight years ago after which he became paralysed from the shoulder.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The successful use of the technology by the Arizona man marks a breathtaking development and supports the beliefs of experts that they can revolutionise care for disabled people.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the video clip, Arbaugh was seen beaming with happiness, showing how he can move the mouse across the online chess board.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The video was streamed on Musk's social platform X on Wednesday (Mar 20) where&nbsp;Noland Arbaugh can be&nbsp;seen using his computer to play chess as well as the game Civilization VI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I had given up on playing that game. It has already changed my life. The surgery was super easy," he said.</p>

<h2><strong>Neuralink technology baffles Arbaugh&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Arbaugh, who appeared baffled by the groundbreaking technology of Neuralink, said that the way he moved the mouse on the screen appeared similar to using 'The Force' from Star Wars.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I'm so freaking lucky to be a part of this, every day it feels like we're learning new stuff," Arbaugh said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Elon Musk's SpaceX is building a network of spy satellites for US intelligence: Report</strong></p>

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<p>One month ago, Musk announced that the chip had been implanted in the first person and at the time said that he was "able to move a mouse around the screen just by thinking."</p>

<p>"Progress is good and the patient seems to have made a full recovery, with neural effects that we are aware of," said Musk, in a Spaces event on X.</p>

<p>Reposting the video of Arbaugh using 'telepathy' on Wednesday, Musk wrote in the caption: "Livestream of Neuralink demonstrating 'Telepathy' – controlling a computer and playing video games just by thinking."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk added that it took just 30 minutes to carry out the fitting procedure and it did not require general anesthesia. He added that the patients can return home on the same day after the procedure is done.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Space X CEO and owner of X, Elon Musk posted an unbelievable video of the man who was implanted with a Neuralink brain chip playing video games and controlling a computer cursor mentally.

Space X CEO and owner of X, Elon Musk posted an unbelievable video of the man who was implanted with a Neuralink brain chip playing video games and controlling a computer cursor mentally. The first-ever such patient, 29-year-old paraplegic man Noland Arbaugh, was seen using his mind and not hands to play a game of chess on the computer in the video shared on X. "See that cursor on the screen? That's all me... it's all brainpower," said the man, while sitting in his wheelchair. Also Read: Elon Musk talks about his ketamine prescription, reveals why he 'should keep taking it' Arbaugh said in the video that he had suffered a "freak diving accident" eight years ago after which he became paralysed from the shoulder. The successful use of the technology by the Arizona man marks a breathtaking development and supports the beliefs of experts that they can revolutionise care for disabled people. Livestream of @Neuralink demonstrating “Telepathy” – controlling a computer and playing video games just by thinking https://t.co/0kHJdayfYy — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 20, 2024 × In the video clip, Arbaugh was seen beaming with happiness, showing how he can move the mouse across the online chess board. The video was streamed on Musk's social platform X on Wednesday (Mar 20) where Noland Arbaugh can be seen using his computer to play chess as well as the game Civilization VI. "I had given up on playing that game. It has already changed my life. The surgery was super easy," he said. Neuralink technology baffles Arbaugh Arbaugh, who appeared baffled by the groundbreaking technology of Neuralink, said that the way he moved the mouse on the screen appeared similar to using 'The Force' from Star Wars. "I'm so freaking lucky to be a part of this, every day it feels like we're learning new stuff," Arbaugh said. Watch: Elon Musk's SpaceX is building a network of spy satellites for US intelligence: Report One month ago, Musk announced that the chip had been implanted in the first person and at the time said that he was "able to move a mouse around the screen just by thinking." "Progress is good and the patient seems to have made a full recovery, with neural effects that we are aware of," said Musk, in a Spaces event on X. Reposting the video of Arbaugh using 'telepathy' on Wednesday, Musk wrote in the caption: "Livestream of Neuralink demonstrating 'Telepathy' – controlling a computer and playing video games just by thinking." Musk added that it took just 30 minutes to carry out the fitting procedure and it did not require general anesthesia. He added that the patients can return home on the same day after the procedure is done. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Musk shares vid of man with Neuralink brain chip using 'telepathy' to play chess

<p>The United States (US)&nbsp;has started to fly out its citizens from Haiti by helicopter as reports of fresh fighting emerged in the gang-dominated capital of the Caribbean country.</p>

<p>There were also reports of fierce gunfire in some of the wealthiest enclaves of Port-au-Prince.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking to the reporters, State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel on Wednesday (Mar 20) said that the government-chartered aircraft have started the process of ferrying the Americans from Port-au-Prince to the Dominican Republic.</p>

<p>“The violence on the ground in Port-au-Prince has been dire and the security situation is certainly one of high risk but we would not conduct such an operation if we did not feel it was safe to do so and we did not have the expertise to conduct something like this,” said Patel.</p>

<p>According to Patel, the evacuation flights are likely to fly on a day-to-day basis and will carry 30 Americans.</p>

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<p>The department informed that 15 Americans were evacuated from Santo Domingo by helicopter and taken to the neighbouring Dominican Republic, said the department.</p>

<h2><strong>1,600 US&nbsp;citizens appeal for evacuation from Haiti&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>As per officials, nearly 1,600 US&nbsp;citizens have registered with the US State Department to leave Haiti.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday afternoon (Mar 20) announced that 14 Americans, which included families and children, evacuated from Haiti.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“This will be the first of probably many flights to bring people – US citizens, Florida residents, obviously – who are in harm’s way, given what’s going on in Haiti,” said DeSantis.</p>

<p>Around 360 Floridians are present in Haiti, said Florida Division of Emergency Management Executive Director Kevin Guthrie.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Amid these evacuations, journalists and witnesses reported fresh fighting in Haiti’s capital as UNICEF chief, Catherine Russell said that the fighting this week can be compared to “a scene out of Mad Max”.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Haiti Gang Violence: Armed gangs attack electricity service officers, steal equipments</strong></p>

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<p>“Heavy gunfire [echoed] across once-peaceful communities near the Haitian capital,” the Associated Press reported after their reporters witnessed at least five bodies lying around the city’s suburbs.</p>

<h2><strong>Suspected gang members set on fire in Haiti&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Some suspected gang members lost their lives in an attack on the Petion-Ville neighbourhood outside Haiti's capital as a clash between the locals and police broke out.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to Reuters, two suspected gang members, which included a leader called Makandal, were set on fire. The family home of Makandal was also set on fire.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The United States (US) has started to fly out its citizens from Haiti by helicopter as reports of fresh fighting emerged in the gang-dominated capital of the Caribbean country.

The United States (US) has started to fly out its citizens from Haiti by helicopter as reports of fresh fighting emerged in the gang-dominated capital of the Caribbean country. There were also reports of fierce gunfire in some of the wealthiest enclaves of Port-au-Prince. Speaking to the reporters, State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel on Wednesday (Mar 20) said that the government-chartered aircraft have started the process of ferrying the Americans from Port-au-Prince to the Dominican Republic. “The violence on the ground in Port-au-Prince has been dire and the security situation is certainly one of high risk but we would not conduct such an operation if we did not feel it was safe to do so and we did not have the expertise to conduct something like this,” said Patel. According to Patel, the evacuation flights are likely to fly on a day-to-day basis and will carry 30 Americans. Also Read: With only one hospital operating, Haiti's healthcare system collapses amid raging gang violence The department informed that 15 Americans were evacuated from Santo Domingo by helicopter and taken to the neighbouring Dominican Republic, said the department. 1,600 US citizens appeal for evacuation from Haiti As per officials, nearly 1,600 US citizens have registered with the US State Department to leave Haiti. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday afternoon (Mar 20) announced that 14 Americans, which included families and children, evacuated from Haiti. “This will be the first of probably many flights to bring people – US citizens, Florida residents, obviously – who are in harm’s way, given what’s going on in Haiti,” said DeSantis. Around 360 Floridians are present in Haiti, said Florida Division of Emergency Management Executive Director Kevin Guthrie. Amid these evacuations, journalists and witnesses reported fresh fighting in Haiti’s capital as UNICEF chief, Catherine Russell said that the fighting this week can be compared to “a scene out of Mad Max”. Watch: Haiti Gang Violence: Armed gangs attack electricity service officers, steal equipments “Heavy gunfire [echoed] across once-peaceful communities near the Haitian capital,” the Associated Press reported after their reporters witnessed at least five bodies lying around the city’s suburbs. Suspected gang members set on fire in Haiti Some suspected gang members lost their lives in an attack on the Petion-Ville neighbourhood outside Haiti's capital as a clash between the locals and police broke out. According to Reuters, two suspected gang members, which included a leader called Makandal, were set on fire. The family home of Makandal was also set on fire. (With inputs from agencies)

US flies Americans out of besieged Haitian capital amid fresh fighting

<p>A monster galaxy supercluster has recently been found by astronomers which has a huge collection of galaxy clusters and galaxies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Among these 662 new superclusters, the most distinct is present nearly 3 billion light-years away from Earth, named by scientists the "Einasto Supercluster."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The name is to honour Estonian astrophysicist Jaan Einasto, who was among those who discovered the large-scale structure of the universe.</p>

<p>The Einasto Supercluster is huge in size and mass. Its weight is similar to that of 26 quadrillion suns.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The supercluster is so large that it will take 360 million years for the light signal to travel from one side of it to the other.</p>

<h2><strong>Average mass of a supercluster is 6 quadrillion solar masses: Study</strong></h2>

<p>The discovery also helped scientists understand how such vast collections of galaxies come along. &nbsp;</p>

<p>It can also help scientists solve mysteries around dark matter and dark energy.</p>

<p>The rest of the superclusters are not as big as the Einasto Supercluster.</p>

<p>The team of scientists, led by astronomers from Tartu Observatory from the sample discovered calculated the average supercluster mass and size.</p>

<p>The researchers found that a supercluster's typical mass is around six quadrillion solar masses, while a supercluster's typical size is around 200 million light-years across, which means the average supercluster is nearly 2,000 times larger than the Milky Way.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Universe's brightest and hungriest black hole</strong></p>

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<p>To understand its size in terms of mass, if the mass of the sun was the same as a golf fall, these superclusters would have a mass similar to that of Mount Everest.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While studying the properties of these superclusters, the team discovered that the clusters of galaxies inside the superclusters are comparatively heavier than those present outside the superclusters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This also showed how the galaxies grow and evolve in superclusters in different ways from the galaxies present outside such environments.</p>

<p>However, even though these superclusters have tremendous mass, their individual galaxies are less dense in comparison to other galaxies since their incredible mass is spread across major volumes.</p>

<p>However, the densities of the supercluster galaxies are enough to leave a major gravitational impact on the matter present in these superclusters.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A monster galaxy supercluster has recently been found by astronomers which has a huge collection of galaxy clusters and galaxies. Among these 662 new superclusters, the most distinct is present nearly 3 billion light-years away from Earth, named by scientists the "Einasto Supercluster.

A monster galaxy supercluster has recently been found by astronomers which has a huge collection of galaxy clusters and galaxies. Among these 662 new superclusters, the most distinct is present nearly 3 billion light-years away from Earth, named by scientists the "Einasto Supercluster." The name is to honour Estonian astrophysicist Jaan Einasto, who was among those who discovered the large-scale structure of the universe. The Einasto Supercluster is huge in size and mass. Its weight is similar to that of 26 quadrillion suns. Also Read: Our universe is expanding at rapid rate by absorbing other 'baby universes', new study suggests The supercluster is so large that it will take 360 million years for the light signal to travel from one side of it to the other. Average mass of a supercluster is 6 quadrillion solar masses: Study The discovery also helped scientists understand how such vast collections of galaxies come along. It can also help scientists solve mysteries around dark matter and dark energy. The rest of the superclusters are not as big as the Einasto Supercluster. The team of scientists, led by astronomers from Tartu Observatory from the sample discovered calculated the average supercluster mass and size. The researchers found that a supercluster's typical mass is around six quadrillion solar masses, while a supercluster's typical size is around 200 million light-years across, which means the average supercluster is nearly 2,000 times larger than the Milky Way. Watch: Universe's brightest and hungriest black hole To understand its size in terms of mass, if the mass of the sun was the same as a golf fall, these superclusters would have a mass similar to that of Mount Everest. While studying the properties of these superclusters, the team discovered that the clusters of galaxies inside the superclusters are comparatively heavier than those present outside the superclusters. This also showed how the galaxies grow and evolve in superclusters in different ways from the galaxies present outside such environments. However, even though these superclusters have tremendous mass, their individual galaxies are less dense in comparison to other galaxies since their incredible mass is spread across major volumes. However, the densities of the supercluster galaxies are enough to leave a major gravitational impact on the matter present in these superclusters. (With inputs from agencies)

Astronomers find galaxy supercluster which can accommodate 26 quadrillion suns

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<p>A new kind of fish, having&nbsp;giant eyes, massive head&nbsp;and feather-like fins has been found off the coast of Thailand.</p>

<p>The rare creature has been named Chimaera supapae. Chimaeras, which are also known as "ghost sharks", are a&nbsp;kind of cartilaginous fish that are not related to the rays and sharks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to Live Science, Cartilaginous fish are some of the oldest fishes which are still found.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As explained by the researchers, the newly found species is one type of shortnose chimaera.</p>

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<p>The discovery was documented by the scientists in a paper published in the journal Raffles Bulletin of Zoology on March 6.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Ghost sharks live in darkness of deep sea: study</strong></h2>

<p>The paper emphasised that the ghost sharks are found in the deep sea's dark waters where there is no sunlight.</p>

<p>The chimaera is exactly found at depths of below 1,640 feet near the continental slopes and ocean ridges.</p>

<p>The species of fish generally feed on bottom-dwelling animals like mollusks and crustaceans. Chimaera supapae is capable of growing nearly 20 inches long with broad pectoral fins.</p>

<p>As per the scientists, the fins of the creature assist it in moving around the sea floor. The species was found off the Andaman coast of Thailand and was deceased. It was discovered in 2018 as part of a deep-sea survey project.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Chimaera are rare in this region of the world,"&nbsp;said&nbsp;David Ebert, lead author of the study and programme director of the Pacific Shark Research Center at San Jose State University in California while speaking to Live Science.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Nigerian woman tackles hunger through fishery</strong></p>

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<p>"There were only 53 known species of chimaera in the world; this makes 54," said Ebert.</p>

<p>Chimaera supapae's discovery is huge for scientists since it helps in learning more about the diversity of life present in the deep sea.</p>

<p>"Evolutionarily, these chimaeras are among some of the oldest lineages of fishes with the lineage going back 300-400 million years," said Ebert.</p>

<p>"The discovery of new species like this chimaera tells us how little we know about the marine environment and how much is still to be explored," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A new kind of fish, having giant eyes, massive head and feather-like fins has been found off the coast of Thailand. The rare creature has been named Chimaera supapae.

A new kind of fish, having giant eyes, massive head and feather-like fins has been found off the coast of Thailand. The rare creature has been named Chimaera supapae. Chimaeras, which are also known as "ghost sharks", are a kind of cartilaginous fish that are not related to the rays and sharks. According to Live Science, Cartilaginous fish are some of the oldest fishes which are still found. As explained by the researchers, the newly found species is one type of shortnose chimaera. Also Read: Scientists make stunning discovery of fossil belonging to 240 million-year-old 'dragon' The discovery was documented by the scientists in a paper published in the journal Raffles Bulletin of Zoology on March 6. Ghost sharks live in darkness of deep sea: study The paper emphasised that the ghost sharks are found in the deep sea's dark waters where there is no sunlight. The chimaera is exactly found at depths of below 1,640 feet near the continental slopes and ocean ridges. The species of fish generally feed on bottom-dwelling animals like mollusks and crustaceans. Chimaera supapae is capable of growing nearly 20 inches long with broad pectoral fins. As per the scientists, the fins of the creature assist it in moving around the sea floor. The species was found off the Andaman coast of Thailand and was deceased. It was discovered in 2018 as part of a deep-sea survey project. "Chimaera are rare in this region of the world," said David Ebert, lead author of the study and programme director of the Pacific Shark Research Center at San Jose State University in California while speaking to Live Science. Watch: Nigerian woman tackles hunger through fishery "There were only 53 known species of chimaera in the world; this makes 54," said Ebert. Chimaera supapae's discovery is huge for scientists since it helps in learning more about the diversity of life present in the deep sea. "Evolutionarily, these chimaeras are among some of the oldest lineages of fishes with the lineage going back 300-400 million years," said Ebert. "The discovery of new species like this chimaera tells us how little we know about the marine environment and how much is still to be explored," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Rare ‘ghost shark’, which hunts in deep ocean, found in Thailand

<p>A court in Russia gave orders to place two bar workers in police custody after they were accused of playing important roles in an “extremist organisation” under the country's legislation which criminalises the LGBTQ+ community.</p>

<p>This is the first time such a criminal case has been filed in Russia since the “international LGBT movement” was banned in November.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The court chose a preventive measure for the art director and administrator of the Pose bar,” said the Orenburg tribunal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per the court, the two bar workers will stay in police custody till May 18 and can face an imprisonment of 10 years, if convicted, as per the court.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, the two suspects were accused by the tribunal of “promoting non-traditional sexual relations among the visitors of the bar”.</p>

<p>In March, the bar was raided by law enforcement and the videos which showed the humiliating detentions of some visitors of the bar were shared online.</p>

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<p>“The accused, people of non-traditional sexual orientation, acted in premeditation with a group of people … who also support the views and activities of the international public association LGBT,” said the court, on Telegram.</p>

<p>The “international LGBT movement” has been vaguely described by Russia publicly which paved the path for the court to prosecute anyone who has been protecting LGBTQ+ rights or identifies with the community.</p>

<p>League of the Safe Internet director Ekaterina Mizulin appreciated the criminal proceedings.</p>

<p>“This is the first criminal case in Russia after the decision of the Supreme Court to recognise LGBT as an extremist movement,” Mizulina said.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Amnesty calls Russia to stop persecution of LGBTQ community</strong></h2>

<p>Speaking about the case, Amnesty International said, “What LGBTQ persons and human rights activists have feared since the end of last year has finally come to pass.”</p>

<p>Russian lawmakers in 2013 banned people from promoting “non-traditional” relationships among children.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine war: EU to help Ukraine's defence industry</strong></p>

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<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin in December 2022 expanded the 2013 law and criminalised any positive mention of LGBTQ+ people or relationships in the public.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The medical intervention and administrative procedures which helped people change gender were banned in Russia in July last year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Supreme Court in November passed the “LGBT movement” ban and several administrative proceedings were carried under it, which resulted in short detentions and fines.</p>

<p>“The international community must call on Russian authorities to review the homophobic supreme court ruling and immediately stop persecution of LGBTI persons," said Amnesty.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A court in Russia gave orders to place two bar workers in police custody after they were accused of playing important roles in an “extremist organisation” under the country's legislation which criminalises the LGBTQ+ community.

A court in Russia gave orders to place two bar workers in police custody after they were accused of playing important roles in an “extremist organisation” under the country's legislation which criminalises the LGBTQ+ community. This is the first time such a criminal case has been filed in Russia since the “international LGBT movement” was banned in November. “The court chose a preventive measure for the art director and administrator of the Pose bar,” said the Orenburg tribunal. As per the court, the two bar workers will stay in police custody till May 18 and can face an imprisonment of 10 years, if convicted, as per the court. Earlier, the two suspects were accused by the tribunal of “promoting non-traditional sexual relations among the visitors of the bar”. In March, the bar was raided by law enforcement and the videos which showed the humiliating detentions of some visitors of the bar were shared online. Also Read: PM Modi invited by Putin, Zelensky for post-election visits “The accused, people of non-traditional sexual orientation, acted in premeditation with a group of people … who also support the views and activities of the international public association LGBT,” said the court, on Telegram. The “international LGBT movement” has been vaguely described by Russia publicly which paved the path for the court to prosecute anyone who has been protecting LGBTQ+ rights or identifies with the community. League of the Safe Internet director Ekaterina Mizulin appreciated the criminal proceedings. “This is the first criminal case in Russia after the decision of the Supreme Court to recognise LGBT as an extremist movement,” Mizulina said. Amnesty calls Russia to stop persecution of LGBTQ community Speaking about the case, Amnesty International said, “What LGBTQ persons and human rights activists have feared since the end of last year has finally come to pass.” Russian lawmakers in 2013 banned people from promoting “non-traditional” relationships among children. Watch: Russia-Ukraine war: EU to help Ukraine's defence industry Russian President Vladimir Putin in December 2022 expanded the 2013 law and criminalised any positive mention of LGBTQ+ people or relationships in the public. The medical intervention and administrative procedures which helped people change gender were banned in Russia in July last year. The Supreme Court in November passed the “LGBT movement” ban and several administrative proceedings were carried under it, which resulted in short detentions and fines. “The international community must call on Russian authorities to review the homophobic supreme court ruling and immediately stop persecution of LGBTI persons," said Amnesty. (With inputs from agencies)

Russia charges two bar workers under anti-LGBTQ+ law in first such case

<p>French President Emmanuel Macron, in a rare occurrence, shared his intimate images of boxing, which were described by the French media as the ultimate show of “virility”.</p>

<p>The official presidential photographer Soazig de la Moissonniere shared two black and white photographs of Macron hitting a punching bag in a gym on the social media platform Instagram.</p>

<p>In the images, Macron's bulging biceps could be seen as he strongly punched the bag.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>How French media reacted to the 'macho' images of Macron</strong></h2>

<p>Regional French daily newspaper Nice-Matin said that the images of Macron carry a message of “ultimate virility”.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, CNews said that the French president appeared “ready for battle, his gaze fixed on the punching bag as if determined to beat his opponents”.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-war-frances-macron-says-russia-will-be-asked-to-observe-ceasefire-during-paris-olympics-701050">Ukraine war: France's Macron says Russia will be asked to observe ceasefire during Paris Olympics</a></p>

<p>“With his features drawn, his muscles bulging and his teeth clenched, the president looks like a real warrior. A situation that echoes the tense news of recent days,” it added.</p>

<h2><strong>Some admire Macron's boxer avatar, while others wonder if it is work of AI&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The images of Macron were admired by many, however, some even raised concerns that it was AI-generated.</p>

<p>“He’s in Olympic form” four months ahead of the Paris Games, L’Essentiel wrote. Some of the users even said, “Who has more flow and virility between Emmanuel Macron and Vladimir Putin? And who would win an MMA fight?”</p>

<p>Many said that Macron must have used Photoshop to enlarge his biceps. “AI can do wonderful things,” said another commentator.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I’m afraid of nothing, not even ridicule. Please tell me this is a montage or a sketch. What a poser lol. Everything is spin with him," wrote a user on X.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Green MP Sandrine Rousseau criticising Macron's images said that it is evidence of “macho codes used ad nauseam”.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine war: French President Macron warns against limited support to Kyiv</strong></p>

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<p>“What political misery. What a defeat for progressivism. And what poor political communication," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, French spin doctor Gaspard Gantzer appreciated the photos and called them “interesting” both in terms of public relations and aesthetics.</p>

<p>Macron wanted to show he was “in good physical shape… and remains someone who is full of energy and motivated”, but also that he “is ready to fight”, he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In December, French first lady Brigitte Macron said that her husband spends 45 minutes twice a week&nbsp;boxing.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


French President Emmanuel Macron, in a rare occurrence, shared his intimate images of boxing, which were described by the French media as the ultimate show of “virility”.

French President Emmanuel Macron, in a rare occurrence, shared his intimate images of boxing, which were described by the French media as the ultimate show of “virility”. The official presidential photographer Soazig de la Moissonniere shared two black and white photographs of Macron hitting a punching bag in a gym on the social media platform Instagram. In the images, Macron's bulging biceps could be seen as he strongly punched the bag. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Soazig de la Moissonnière (@soazigdelamoissonniere) × How French media reacted to the 'macho' images of Macron Regional French daily newspaper Nice-Matin said that the images of Macron carry a message of “ultimate virility”. Meanwhile, CNews said that the French president appeared “ready for battle, his gaze fixed on the punching bag as if determined to beat his opponents”. Also Read: Ukraine war: France's Macron says Russia will be asked to observe ceasefire during Paris Olympics “With his features drawn, his muscles bulging and his teeth clenched, the president looks like a real warrior. A situation that echoes the tense news of recent days,” it added. Some admire Macron's boxer avatar, while others wonder if it is work of AI The images of Macron were admired by many, however, some even raised concerns that it was AI-generated. “He’s in Olympic form” four months ahead of the Paris Games, L’Essentiel wrote. Some of the users even said, “Who has more flow and virility between Emmanuel Macron and Vladimir Putin? And who would win an MMA fight?” Many said that Macron must have used Photoshop to enlarge his biceps. “AI can do wonderful things,” said another commentator. “I’m afraid of nothing, not even ridicule. Please tell me this is a montage or a sketch. What a poser lol. Everything is spin with him," wrote a user on X. Green MP Sandrine Rousseau criticising Macron's images said that it is evidence of “macho codes used ad nauseam”. Watch: Russia-Ukraine war: French President Macron warns against limited support to Kyiv “What political misery. What a defeat for progressivism. And what poor political communication," he said. However, French spin doctor Gaspard Gantzer appreciated the photos and called them “interesting” both in terms of public relations and aesthetics. Macron wanted to show he was “in good physical shape… and remains someone who is full of energy and motivated”, but also that he “is ready to fight”, he said. In December, French first lady Brigitte Macron said that her husband spends 45 minutes twice a week boxing. (With inputs from agencies)

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