<p>After studying for two years the mysterious green auroras - which appeared on Christmas Day in the Arctic in 2022 - the Japanese and United States-based researchers have now found out that it occurred because of a 'rainstorm' of&nbsp;electrons which are directed from the Sun.</p>

<p>This was the first time such a rare aurora was witnessed from the Earth and it came when there was a major drop in the gusts of the solar wind, which had left the region around the Earth calm.</p>

<p>Generally, the auroras move and pulsate in clearly discernible shapes in the sky. The electrons from the solar wind - which is a stream of charged particles which flow from the Sun - power the auroral displays.</p>

<p>Then, the auroras get trapped in an extension of the magnetic field of Earth called the magnetotail.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When there is an extreme condition in the space weather, like when a coronal mass ejection&nbsp;(CME) - which is a large ejection of plasma as well as magnetic field from the Sun - gets released, the magnetotail gets pinched off.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/watch-iss-captures-fireworks-in-space-shares-footage-of-mesmerising-northern-lights-738470">ISS captures fireworks in space, shares footage of mesmerising Northern Lights</a></p>

<p>Slowly, the trapped electrons flow down to the magnetic field line of the Earth near the poles. &nbsp;</p>

<p>As it happens, the electrons encounter the molecules present in the atmosphere of Earth, collide with them and make them glow in different colours of the aurora.</p>

<p>As they do so, they encounter molecules in&nbsp;Earth's atmosphere, colliding with them and prompting them to glow in the&nbsp;colours of the aurora.</p>

<h2><strong>How the Christmas aurora was different from the normal aurora</strong></h2>

<p>The aurora, which appeared on December 25-26, 2022, was pretty different.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The aurora, which was imaged by an All-Sky Electron Multiplying Charge-Coupled Device (EMCCD) camera in Longyearbyen in Norway, was a faint and featureless glow that spanned 2,485 miles (4,000 kilometres) in extent.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Aurora seen glowing from ISS as astronauts test Starliner&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>The aurora had no structure and did not have any pulsing or varying brightness. Such an aurora was never ever seen before from Earth.</p>

<p>A team led by Keisuke Hosokawa, who is from the Center for Space Science and Radio Engineering at the University of Electro-Communications in Tokyo, solved the mystery behind these aurora by comparing them with what was seen by the Special Sensor Ultraviolet Scanning Imager (SSUSI) on the polar-orbiting satellites of the Defence Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP).&nbsp;</p>

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After studying for two years the mysterious green auroras - which appeared on Christmas Day in the Arctic in 2022 - the Japanese and United States-based researchers have now found out that it occurred because of a 'rainstorm' of electrons which are directed from the Sun.

After studying for two years the mysterious green auroras - which appeared on Christmas Day in the Arctic in 2022 - the Japanese and United States-based researchers have now found out that it occurred because of a 'rainstorm' of electrons which are directed from the Sun. This was the first time such a rare aurora was witnessed from the Earth and it came when there was a major drop in the gusts of the solar wind, which had left the region around the Earth calm. Generally, the auroras move and pulsate in clearly discernible shapes in the sky. The electrons from the solar wind - which is a stream of charged particles which flow from the Sun - power the auroral displays. Then, the auroras get trapped in an extension of the magnetic field of Earth called the magnetotail. When there is an extreme condition in the space weather, like when a coronal mass ejection (CME) - which is a large ejection of plasma as well as magnetic field from the Sun - gets released, the magnetotail gets pinched off. Also Read: ISS captures fireworks in space, shares footage of mesmerising Northern Lights Slowly, the trapped electrons flow down to the magnetic field line of the Earth near the poles. As it happens, the electrons encounter the molecules present in the atmosphere of Earth, collide with them and make them glow in different colours of the aurora. As they do so, they encounter molecules in Earth's atmosphere, colliding with them and prompting them to glow in the colours of the aurora. How the Christmas aurora was different from the normal aurora The aurora, which appeared on December 25-26, 2022, was pretty different. The aurora, which was imaged by an All-Sky Electron Multiplying Charge-Coupled Device (EMCCD) camera in Longyearbyen in Norway, was a faint and featureless glow that spanned 2,485 miles (4,000 kilometres) in extent. Watch: Aurora seen glowing from ISS as astronauts test Starliner The aurora had no structure and did not have any pulsing or varying brightness. Such an aurora was never ever seen before from Earth. A team led by Keisuke Hosokawa, who is from the Center for Space Science and Radio Engineering at the University of Electro-Communications in Tokyo, solved the mystery behind these aurora by comparing them with what was seen by the Special Sensor Ultraviolet Scanning Imager (SSUSI) on the polar-orbiting satellites of the Defence Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP). (With inputs from agencies)

Earth witnessed never-ever-seen 'polar rain' aurora. Here's how this eerie glow was formed

<p>A vacation turned into a mortifying ordeal for a woman who took a sick leave to catch the flight but unfortunately bumped into her boss on the same plane.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The woman, who has been identified as Grace, is a TikTok user &nbsp;@grachevaaleidya. She took to the social media platform and shared her story of how she found out her boss was travelling on the same flight after she had applied for sick leave.</p>

<p>"Me taking a sick day from work just to end up in the same aeroplane as my manager," wrote Grace while adding four crying face emojis on the video, which had Sabrina Carpenter's&nbsp;"Please Please Please" song playing in the background.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-korean-air-flight-drops-25000-feet-mid-air-passengers-share-harrowing-experiences-735076">Korean Air flight drops 25,000 feet mid-air, passengers share harrowing experience</a></p>

<p>In the clip, there was also a screenshot of a text conversation which took place between Grace and her boss which had blurred messages.</p>

<h2><strong>Here's what happened after her boss saw her on the plane</strong></h2>

<p>According to Newsweek, Grace - who has been working as a freelancer, divides her time between Europe and Bali in Indonesia, which is her hometown.</p>

<p>On the day when she had to catch her flight, Grace said to her boss that she had an appointment with the doctor and hence, she could not work. But, actually, she was going home.</p>

<p>Recalling the awkward moment, Grace said that her manager saw her during the boarding of the flight.</p>

<p>"Long story short, I was waiting in the line and then I saw a familiar face coming to me which called my name," she&nbsp;narrated.</p>

<p>When the manager saw Grace, he sarcastically asked her, "Oh, so this is a hospital?"</p>

<p>However, despite such an awkward run-in, the two of them took things in stride. "I was so shocked but we ended up laughing together," Grace said.</p>

<p>"We ended up talking all the way to the aeroplane and while we're inside, he took that picture and sent it to me," hence the screenshot in the video, she said.</p>

<h2><strong>Here's how TikTok users reacted to the video</strong></h2>

<p>The video went viral, as TikTok users left various comments on it. "I’d cry like a baby and give my resignation letter," wrote one user.</p>

<p>"Had to catch a flight to get the medicine she needed," another user said.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Gravitas: 30 injured as turbulence hits Air Europa plane</strong></p>

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<p>A third user said, "I thought it was bad when my manager phoned, bc I texted her I was sick. I had to answer the phone while at the airport."</p>

<p>"There was announcements like boarding at gate number. In the background," said a user.</p>

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A vacation turned into a mortifying ordeal for a woman who took a sick leave to catch the flight but unfortunately bumped into her boss on the same plane. The woman, who has been identified as Grace, is a TikTok user @grachevaaleidya.

A vacation turned into a mortifying ordeal for a woman who took a sick leave to catch the flight but unfortunately bumped into her boss on the same plane. The woman, who has been identified as Grace, is a TikTok user @grachevaaleidya. She took to the social media platform and shared her story of how she found out her boss was travelling on the same flight after she had applied for sick leave. "Me taking a sick day from work just to end up in the same aeroplane as my manager," wrote Grace while adding four crying face emojis on the video, which had Sabrina Carpenter's "Please Please Please" song playing in the background. Also Read: Korean Air flight drops 25,000 feet mid-air, passengers share harrowing experience In the clip, there was also a screenshot of a text conversation which took place between Grace and her boss which had blurred messages. Here's what happened after her boss saw her on the plane According to Newsweek, Grace - who has been working as a freelancer, divides her time between Europe and Bali in Indonesia, which is her hometown. On the day when she had to catch her flight, Grace said to her boss that she had an appointment with the doctor and hence, she could not work. But, actually, she was going home. Recalling the awkward moment, Grace said that her manager saw her during the boarding of the flight. "Long story short, I was waiting in the line and then I saw a familiar face coming to me which called my name," she narrated. When the manager saw Grace, he sarcastically asked her, "Oh, so this is a hospital?" However, despite such an awkward run-in, the two of them took things in stride. "I was so shocked but we ended up laughing together," Grace said. "We ended up talking all the way to the aeroplane and while we're inside, he took that picture and sent it to me," hence the screenshot in the video, she said. Here's how TikTok users reacted to the video The video went viral, as TikTok users left various comments on it. "I’d cry like a baby and give my resignation letter," wrote one user. "Had to catch a flight to get the medicine she needed," another user said. Watch: Gravitas: 30 injured as turbulence hits Air Europa plane A third user said, "I thought it was bad when my manager phoned, bc I texted her I was sick. I had to answer the phone while at the airport." "There was announcements like boarding at gate number. In the background," said a user. (With inputs from agencies)

Sick leave goes drastically wrong! Woman takes off from work, bumps into boss on plane

<p>The claims made by far-right social media personality Laura Loomer that United States President Joe Biden faced a "medical emergency" aboard Air Force One was categorically denied by the White House&nbsp;and called&nbsp;"100% false."</p>

<p>The BNO News reported, "White House says rumours about a medical emergency on Air Force One are 100% false."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The US president was seen deboarding the plane without any issues and reached his Delaware home at 7:50 pm."</p>

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<h2><strong>Here's what Loomer claimed regarding Biden</strong></h2>

<p>Loomer had earlier claimed that Biden cancelled his Wisconsin July fundraiser after he suffered a "medical emergency" on Air Force One.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/clear-eyed-joe-white-house-dismisses-rumours-of-internal-rumblings-says-biden-is-staying-in-the-race-738200">'Clear-eyed' Joe: White House dismisses rumours of internal rumblings, says Biden is 'staying in the race'</a></p>

<p>“Joe Biden had a medical emergency while flying and his staff didn’t want reporters to witness it,” she wrote on X (formerly Twitter) and shared a screenshot which contained a travel pool report from the president’s home in Wilmington, Delaware.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the post, Loomer wrote, "Pool did not see the President” when the motorcade arrived outside of @JoeBiden’s home. So where is he? And why were reporters who were set to travel with Biden on Air Force One today told they couldn’t do so, abruptly? Joe Biden had a medical emergency while flying and his staff didn’t want reporters to witness it."</p>

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<p>However, people questioned her credibility after her post, to which she responded that this was not false information.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The activist said that Biden had lied about his health to the Democrat governors at the White House.</p>

<p>She further added that before the cancellation, a room inside the ER was reserved by the Secret Service ahead of Biden’s visit to Pennsylvania.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;US: I'm in the race to the end: Biden</strong></p>

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<p>"Why would Secret Service be reserving rooms in the ER ahead of Biden’s visit to Pennsylvania on Sunday (which has now been cancelled). It’s very obvious that Secret Service @SecretService was preparing for a BidenMedicalEmergency like the one Joe Biden had on Air Force One today," said Loomer, in X.</p>

<p>However, her claims appeared to be falling flat after a video of fine Biden reaching Wilmington, Delaware went viral on the internet.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Leading Report wrote on X, “Reports of Biden experiencing a medical emergency appear to be false, as he was seen landing in Wilmington, Delaware, after his campaign event in Wisconsin. There is no confirmation at this moment if he recovered on the flight or if reports were false.”</p>

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The claims made by far-right social media personality Laura Loomer that United States President Joe Biden faced a "medical emergency" aboard Air Force One was categorically denied by the White House and called "100% false.

The claims made by far-right social media personality Laura Loomer that United States President Joe Biden faced a "medical emergency" aboard Air Force One was categorically denied by the White House and called "100% false." The BNO News reported, "White House says rumours about a medical emergency on Air Force One are 100% false." The US president was seen deboarding the plane without any issues and reached his Delaware home at 7:50 pm." 🚨#BREAKING: There is no medical emergency on Air Force One, despite numerous reports claiming otherwise. As President Joe Biden landed back in Delaware around 7:30 this evening and is now at home in Wilmington pic.twitter.com/eUBHENtLoR — R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) July 6, 2024 × Here's what Loomer claimed regarding Biden Loomer had earlier claimed that Biden cancelled his Wisconsin July fundraiser after he suffered a "medical emergency" on Air Force One. Also Read: 'Clear-eyed' Joe: White House dismisses rumours of internal rumblings, says Biden is 'staying in the race' “Joe Biden had a medical emergency while flying and his staff didn’t want reporters to witness it,” she wrote on X (formerly Twitter) and shared a screenshot which contained a travel pool report from the president’s home in Wilmington, Delaware. In the post, Loomer wrote, "Pool did not see the President” when the motorcade arrived outside of @JoeBiden’s home. So where is he? And why were reporters who were set to travel with Biden on Air Force One today told they couldn’t do so, abruptly? Joe Biden had a medical emergency while flying and his staff didn’t want reporters to witness it." “Pool did not see the President” when the motorcade arrived outside of @JoeBiden’s home. So where is he? And why were reporters who were set to travel with Biden on Air Force One today told they couldn’t do so, abruptly? Joe Biden had a medical emergency while flying and his… pic.twitter.com/I0zIiw4wdU — Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) July 6, 2024 × However, people questioned her credibility after her post, to which she responded that this was not false information. The activist said that Biden had lied about his health to the Democrat governors at the White House. She further added that before the cancellation, a room inside the ER was reserved by the Secret Service ahead of Biden’s visit to Pennsylvania. Watch: US: I'm in the race to the end: Biden "Why would Secret Service be reserving rooms in the ER ahead of Biden’s visit to Pennsylvania on Sunday (which has now been cancelled). It’s very obvious that Secret Service @SecretService was preparing for a BidenMedicalEmergency like the one Joe Biden had on Air Force One today," said Loomer, in X. However, her claims appeared to be falling flat after a video of fine Biden reaching Wilmington, Delaware went viral on the internet. Meanwhile, Leading Report wrote on X, “Reports of Biden experiencing a medical emergency appear to be false, as he was seen landing in Wilmington, Delaware, after his campaign event in Wisconsin. There is no confirmation at this moment if he recovered on the flight or if reports were false.” (With inputs from agencies)

Did Biden face 'medical emergency' on Air Force One? White House calls claim '100% false'

<p>When United Kingdom's Former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak gave his resignation speech on a sombre day outside 10 Downing Street after disastrously losing the snap elections, his wife Akshata Murty stood behind holding an umbrella and wearing a dress that many found 'awful'.</p>

<p>Murty was wearing an Indian label dress which cost more than Rs 42,000 ($503.13). Interestingly, the dress contained all the colours of Britain’s national flag - which are blue, red and white stripes. Soon, the dress became viral as netizens found it very amusing.</p>

<p>The internet users said that the dress had arrows pointing down and the bottom section was red which appeared like a metaphor to indicate how the Conservative Party has slumped in the 2024 general election after losing to the Labour Party.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-election-results-2024-sunak-concedes-defeat-paving-way-for-labours-victory-738098">UK Election Results 2024: Sunak concedes defeat, paving way for Keir Starmer to become new PM</a></p>

<h2><strong>Here's how netizens reacted to Murty's dress</strong></h2>

<p>"Sunak’s wife wearing a dress that represents the Tory vote in the #GeneralElection2024," said one X user.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Sunak’s wife wearing a dress that represents the Tory vote in the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GeneralElection2024?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GeneralElection2024</a> <a href="https://t.co/BIiERn2juY">pic.twitter.com/BIiERn2juY</a></p>
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<p>“Nice to see Mrs Sunak wearing an American flag-style dress,” wrote another. One user even called the dress a "skeleton".</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Nice to see Mrs Sunak wore an American flag style dress to help her guy hand his resignation to the King<br />
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Getting ready to hop on the private jet for the new life in the US as planned<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ToriesAreOut?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ToriesAreOut</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ElectionResults?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ElectionResults</a> <a href="https://t.co/LfarKhvKzB">pic.twitter.com/LfarKhvKzB</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Watching Rishi Sunak give his farewell speech at Downing Street his wife’s dress reminds me of a skeleton 🤪 <a href="https://t.co/phDhIBa2gt">pic.twitter.com/phDhIBa2gt</a></p>
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<p>Another X user wrote, “Akshata Murty’s dress is a stereogram and if you squint for long enough you can see an airplane leaving for California.”</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Akshata Murty’s dress is a stereogram and if you squint for long enough you can see an airplane leaving for California. <a href="https://t.co/zy3qm7MVHz">pic.twitter.com/zy3qm7MVHz</a></p>
— Secretary of State for Socially Uncaring Health (@HUncaring) <a href="https://twitter.com/HUncaring/status/1809196022310072669?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 5, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>“Sunak: ‘Yours is the only judgement that matters.’ He said that to his wife when she asked what dress she should wear this morning - and look what happened,” wrote another user.&nbsp;</p>

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He said that to his wife when she asked what dress she should wear this morning - And look what happened. <a href="https://t.co/prBtNt8hBw">pic.twitter.com/prBtNt8hBw</a></p>
— Greg Scott (@GregScottTV) <a href="https://twitter.com/GregScottTV/status/1809160999984840777?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 5, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>One person said that it “is the stuff of a million memes”.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Akshata Murty (serious face) standing behind her husband <a href="https://twitter.com/RishiSunak?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RishiSunak</a> in a red, white &amp; blue dress holding an umbrella as he weasels his way out of Downing Street is the stuff of a million memes. <a href="https://t.co/7EaIUyucWT">pic.twitter.com/7EaIUyucWT</a></p>
— JJ Hunsecker (@tvproduceruk) <a href="https://twitter.com/tvproduceruk/status/1809163037930049625?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 5, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>“Even Rishi Sunaks wife’s dress says you’re going down!” said X user.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Even Rishi Sunaks wife's dress says you're going down !! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rishi_Sunak?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Rishi_Sunak</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AkshataMurty?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AkshataMurty</a> <a href="https://t.co/vsxgAxoMx3">pic.twitter.com/vsxgAxoMx3</a></p>
— Becky Chanceux (@beckychanceux) <a href="https://twitter.com/beckychanceux/status/1809161452055367987?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 5, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>The trolls went to their creative best when one of them said, “Akshata Murty's dress is also a QR code that gets you a Disneyland fast pass.”</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Akshata Murty's dress also a QR code that gets you a Disneyland fast pass. <a href="https://t.co/spGzbI98mf">pic.twitter.com/spGzbI98mf</a></p>
— David Lemon (@DavidLemon777) <a href="https://twitter.com/DavidLemon777/status/1809162640897475040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 5, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Akshata desperately trying to draw the attention away from her husband in her awful dress<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GeneralElection2024?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GeneralElection2024</a> <a href="https://t.co/FB48bWHoof">pic.twitter.com/FB48bWHoof</a></p>
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<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Gravitas | Has Rishi Sunak's UK become a third world country?</strong></p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Keir Starmer's wife on D-day wore a dress which belonged to Britain’s favourite middle-class label and cost £275 ($352), to enter 10 Downing Street.</p>

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When United Kingdom's Former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak gave his resignation speech on a sombre day outside 10 Downing Street after disastrously losing the snap elections, his wife Akshata Murty stood behind holding an umbrella and wearing a dress that many found 'awful'.

When United Kingdom's Former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak gave his resignation speech on a sombre day outside 10 Downing Street after disastrously losing the snap elections, his wife Akshata Murty stood behind holding an umbrella and wearing a dress that many found 'awful'. Murty was wearing an Indian label dress which cost more than Rs 42,000 ($503.13). Interestingly, the dress contained all the colours of Britain’s national flag - which are blue, red and white stripes. Soon, the dress became viral as netizens found it very amusing. The internet users said that the dress had arrows pointing down and the bottom section was red which appeared like a metaphor to indicate how the Conservative Party has slumped in the 2024 general election after losing to the Labour Party. Also Read: UK Election Results 2024: Sunak concedes defeat, paving way for Keir Starmer to become new PM Here's how netizens reacted to Murty's dress "Sunak’s wife wearing a dress that represents the Tory vote in the #GeneralElection2024," said one X user. Sunak’s wife wearing a dress that represents the Tory vote in the #GeneralElection2024 pic.twitter.com/BIiERn2juY — James (@jamesbwfc22) July 5, 2024 × “Nice to see Mrs Sunak wearing an American flag-style dress,” wrote another. One user even called the dress a "skeleton". Nice to see Mrs Sunak wore an American flag style dress to help her guy hand his resignation to the King Getting ready to hop on the private jet for the new life in the US as planned#ToriesAreOut #ElectionResults pic.twitter.com/LfarKhvKzB — kerry ✊💙Save Our NHS (@hewitson10) July 5, 2024 × Watching Rishi Sunak give his farewell speech at Downing Street his wife’s dress reminds me of a skeleton 🤪 pic.twitter.com/phDhIBa2gt — Frank the Tank (@sabre1951) July 5, 2024 × Another X user wrote, “Akshata Murty’s dress is a stereogram and if you squint for long enough you can see an airplane leaving for California.” Akshata Murty’s dress is a stereogram and if you squint for long enough you can see an airplane leaving for California. pic.twitter.com/zy3qm7MVHz — Secretary of State for Socially Uncaring Health (@HUncaring) July 5, 2024 × “Sunak: ‘Yours is the only judgement that matters.’ He said that to his wife when she asked what dress she should wear this morning - and look what happened,” wrote another user. Sunak: “Yours is the only judgement that matters.” He said that to his wife when she asked what dress she should wear this morning - And look what happened. pic.twitter.com/prBtNt8hBw — Greg Scott (@GregScottTV) July 5, 2024 × One person said that it “is the stuff of a million memes”. Akshata Murty (serious face) standing behind her husband @RishiSunak in a red, white & blue dress holding an umbrella as he weasels his way out of Downing Street is the stuff of a million memes. pic.twitter.com/7EaIUyucWT — JJ Hunsecker (@tvproduceruk) July 5, 2024 × “Even Rishi Sunaks wife’s dress says you’re going down!” said X user. Even Rishi Sunaks wife's dress says you're going down !! #Rishi_Sunak #AkshataMurty pic.twitter.com/vsxgAxoMx3 — Becky Chanceux (@beckychanceux) July 5, 2024 × The trolls went to their creative best when one of them said, “Akshata Murty's dress is also a QR code that gets you a Disneyland fast pass.” Akshata Murty's dress also a QR code that gets you a Disneyland fast pass. pic.twitter.com/spGzbI98mf — David Lemon (@DavidLemon777) July 5, 2024 × Akshata desperately trying to draw the attention away from her husband in her awful dress#GeneralElection2024 pic.twitter.com/FB48bWHoof — Charles Mossman 🇮🇪🇪🇺 #FBPE (@charles_mossman) July 5, 2024 × Watch: Gravitas | Has Rishi Sunak's UK become a third world country? Meanwhile, Keir Starmer's wife on D-day wore a dress which belonged to Britain’s favourite middle-class label and cost £275 ($352), to enter 10 Downing Street. (With inputs from agencies)

'Reminds of skeleton': Akshata Murty's dress steals show at Rishi Sunak's farewell speech

<p>The world is gearing up for a mesmerising celestial event this month when the planet will receive a double meteor shower.</p>

<p>On July 30, the night sky will be sparkly lit by&nbsp;not one but two annual meteor showers that will take place simultaneously.</p>

<p>The Alpha Capricornids and the Delta Aquarids will be at their peak and will be accompanied by a mesmerising display of shooting stars.</p>

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<p>This rare celestial event will be a unique opportunity for the stargazers. People will see various meteors&nbsp;which will pass across the sky.</p>

<h2><strong>What will the meteor showers be like in the night sky?</strong></h2>

<p>The southern sky will be occupied by the celestial event. For those in the Southern Hemisphere, the event will prove to be a mesmerising sight.</p>

<p>However, those living in the southern latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere can also see the meteor showers.</p>

<p>According to the experts, differentiating the shooting star from the constellation can prove to be tricky.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is expected that the meteors will radiate out from various celestial figures like Orion, Perseus, and Gemini and create a fascinating mixture of lights in the sky.</p>

<p>Every shooting star&nbsp;passing across&nbsp;the night sky will add their unique brilliance to the&nbsp;cosmic display.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The star-studded night will start with an unrivalled&nbsp;Southern Delta Aquariid&nbsp;meteor shower.</p>

<p>The Aquariids will be more grand in comparison to the other one and are likely to be remnants of the comet 96P Machholz.</p>

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<p>A person is likely to witness nearly 25 shooting stars every hour if the sky is clear.</p>

<h2><strong>Here's how you can get the best view of meteor showers</strong></h2>

<p>To get the best view, one is expected to watch towards the southeast region of the sky where the constellation Aquarius exists.</p>

<p>However, it can be difficult to spot Aquarius. Therefore, one can try to find constellations like Capricornus, Aquila, or Pisces.&nbsp;</p>

<p>These constellations are around Aquarius and it is easier to spot them. One should find a dark spot away from city lights to enjoy the event.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The world is gearing up for a mesmerising celestial event this month when the planet will receive a double meteor shower. On July 30, the night sky will be sparkly lit by not one but two annual meteor showers that will take place simultaneously.

The world is gearing up for a mesmerising celestial event this month when the planet will receive a double meteor shower. On July 30, the night sky will be sparkly lit by not one but two annual meteor showers that will take place simultaneously. The Alpha Capricornids and the Delta Aquarids will be at their peak and will be accompanied by a mesmerising display of shooting stars. Also Read: Immortal stars near Galactic Centre could be feeding on dark matter, research reveals This rare celestial event will be a unique opportunity for the stargazers. People will see various meteors which will pass across the sky. What will the meteor showers be like in the night sky? The southern sky will be occupied by the celestial event. For those in the Southern Hemisphere, the event will prove to be a mesmerising sight. However, those living in the southern latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere can also see the meteor showers. According to the experts, differentiating the shooting star from the constellation can prove to be tricky. It is expected that the meteors will radiate out from various celestial figures like Orion, Perseus, and Gemini and create a fascinating mixture of lights in the sky. Every shooting star passing across the night sky will add their unique brilliance to the cosmic display. The star-studded night will start with an unrivalled Southern Delta Aquariid meteor shower. The Aquariids will be more grand in comparison to the other one and are likely to be remnants of the comet 96P Machholz. Watch: Cyprus' sci-fi wonder and gateway to the stars A person is likely to witness nearly 25 shooting stars every hour if the sky is clear. Here's how you can get the best view of meteor showers To get the best view, one is expected to watch towards the southeast region of the sky where the constellation Aquarius exists. However, it can be difficult to spot Aquarius. Therefore, one can try to find constellations like Capricornus, Aquila, or Pisces. These constellations are around Aquarius and it is easier to spot them. One should find a dark spot away from city lights to enjoy the event. (With inputs from agencies)

Night sky to dazzle with a double meteor shower in July. Here's how to watch this celestial event

<p>During the Neolithic period, the people who lived in north-western Saudi Arabia have remained a mystery.</p>

<p>It has been said that the period saw a shift in the humans who started controlling food production and started to settle in communities along with domesticated animals and practised agriculture.</p>

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<p>However,&nbsp;new evidence suggests&nbsp;that this picture of struggling people,&nbsp;who constantly travelled on barren lands,&nbsp;needs to be changed.</p>

<h2><strong>What did the researchers find about Saudi Arabia?</strong></h2>

<p>A team of Australian researchers published a study on monumental buildings in the journal&nbsp;Levant, which are called "standing stone circles."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The new findings are helping people in rewriting about those who lived in the land of Saudi Arabia between 6,500 and 8,000 years ago.</p>

<p>The evidence hints at the things they ate, the tools they used and the jewellery they wore. It becomes clearer how the people in those times figured out complex ways to survive on the land for millennia.</p>

<h2><strong>How the project was carried out by researchers?</strong></h2>

<p>Nearly 431 standing stone circles present in the AlUla and Khaybar regions of north-west Saudi Arabia were studied by the team of researchers, as part of the ongoing project.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Among those 431 structures, 52 were surveyed in detail and 11 of them were also excavated.</p>

<p>The new findings were made after analysing some buildings present on the Harrat 'Uwayrid,&nbsp;a volcanic plateau which was&nbsp;created more than a millennia ago.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Indian national in Saudi Arabia to be freed from prison, Abdul Rahim to return to Kerala</strong></p>

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<p>The researchers said that the standing stone circles explained how the mobile pastoralist communities were in ancient times.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The team also recovered remnants of people who stayed in these buildings for more than 1,000 years.</p>

<p>A range of modern and traditional techniques was used by the researchers to manage the practical limitations of working in remote and rugged landscapes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Based on the tools and animal remains discovered, it appears&nbsp;that the people used animal skins to enclose the top of the structure,&nbsp;like a roof.</p>

<p>They also found evidence of stone tool-making, eating and cooking along with lost and broken tools which are used for processing animal hides.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


During the Neolithic period, the people who lived in north-western Saudi Arabia have remained a mystery. It has been said that the period saw a shift in the humans who started controlling food production and started to settle in communities along with domesticated animals and practised agriculture.

During the Neolithic period, the people who lived in north-western Saudi Arabia have remained a mystery. It has been said that the period saw a shift in the humans who started controlling food production and started to settle in communities along with domesticated animals and practised agriculture. Also Read: Saudi Arabia's petrodollar deal with US expires with no new agreement in place However, new evidence suggests that this picture of struggling people, who constantly travelled on barren lands, needs to be changed. What did the researchers find about Saudi Arabia? A team of Australian researchers published a study on monumental buildings in the journal Levant, which are called "standing stone circles." The new findings are helping people in rewriting about those who lived in the land of Saudi Arabia between 6,500 and 8,000 years ago. The evidence hints at the things they ate, the tools they used and the jewellery they wore. It becomes clearer how the people in those times figured out complex ways to survive on the land for millennia. How the project was carried out by researchers? Nearly 431 standing stone circles present in the AlUla and Khaybar regions of north-west Saudi Arabia were studied by the team of researchers, as part of the ongoing project. Among those 431 structures, 52 were surveyed in detail and 11 of them were also excavated. The new findings were made after analysing some buildings present on the Harrat 'Uwayrid, a volcanic plateau which was created more than a millennia ago. Watch: Indian national in Saudi Arabia to be freed from prison, Abdul Rahim to return to Kerala The researchers said that the standing stone circles explained how the mobile pastoralist communities were in ancient times. The team also recovered remnants of people who stayed in these buildings for more than 1,000 years. A range of modern and traditional techniques was used by the researchers to manage the practical limitations of working in remote and rugged landscapes. Based on the tools and animal remains discovered, it appears that the people used animal skins to enclose the top of the structure, like a roof. They also found evidence of stone tool-making, eating and cooking along with lost and broken tools which are used for processing animal hides. (With inputs from agencies)

Ancient Saudi Arabia had monumental buildings, not just barren lands: Study

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<p>In an attempt to restrict kids access to online porn, the Spanish government has come up with an application called the "porn passport".</p>

<p>The application, which is officially called the Digital Wallet Beta (Cartera Digital Beta), was launched this week and will make it possible for internet sites to check if the user is above the age of 18.</p>

<h2><strong>How does the application work?</strong></h2>

<p>The porn viewers will have to download the application and verify their age for accessing the content. After getting verified, 30 generated “porn credits" will be given to them, which will have one month's validity.</p>

<p>These credits will be used for accessing the adult content. People are also free to request for extra credits.&nbsp;</p>

<p>People have criticised the tool for its complexity, however, the government has stated that the credit-based model is more privacy-friendly and will ensure the online activities of the users are not easily traceable.</p>

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<p>The government will make the system available by the&nbsp;end of summer. The system will remain a voluntary option for online platforms.</p>

<p>They can either go for a porn passport or choose other age-verification methods for screening out inappropriate viewers.</p>

<p>Speaking to El País newspaper, Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said, “The data is devastating. Almost half of young people under 15 years of age consume it."</p>

<p>“And this is not puritanism. This affects the development of our adolescents and also the future behaviour that they may have on an issue like equality," he added.</p>

<h2><strong>EU's digital identity system to replace porn passport soon</strong></h2>

<p>A European Union law will go into force in October 2027 as per which the websites will be required to stop giving access to porn to minors.</p>

<p>The porn passport of Spain will most probably get replaced by the European Union's own digital identity system (eIDAS2) which is a wallet application that allows people to access a smorgasbord in the entire region.</p>

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<p>Speaking to Spanish newspaper El País, Spain’s digital secretary José Luis Escrivá said, “We are acting in advance and we are asking platforms to do so too, as what is at stake requires it."</p>

<p>“The data we see regarding minors’ access to adult content and its possible consequences are what have led us to develop this tool as quickly as possible,” said Escrivá, while speaking to The Local<em>.</em></p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In an attempt to restrict kids access to online porn, the Spanish government has come up with an application called the "porn passport". The application, which is officially called the Digital Wallet Beta (Cartera Digital Beta), was launched this week and will make it possible for internet sites to check if the user is above the age of 18.

In an attempt to restrict kids access to online porn, the Spanish government has come up with an application called the "porn passport". The application, which is officially called the Digital Wallet Beta (Cartera Digital Beta), was launched this week and will make it possible for internet sites to check if the user is above the age of 18. How does the application work? The porn viewers will have to download the application and verify their age for accessing the content. After getting verified, 30 generated “porn credits" will be given to them, which will have one month's validity. These credits will be used for accessing the adult content. People are also free to request for extra credits. People have criticised the tool for its complexity, however, the government has stated that the credit-based model is more privacy-friendly and will ensure the online activities of the users are not easily traceable. Also Read: Uber expands boat services across Europe, including luxury yacht The government will make the system available by the end of summer. The system will remain a voluntary option for online platforms. They can either go for a porn passport or choose other age-verification methods for screening out inappropriate viewers. Speaking to El País newspaper, Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said, “The data is devastating. Almost half of young people under 15 years of age consume it." “And this is not puritanism. This affects the development of our adolescents and also the future behaviour that they may have on an issue like equality," he added. EU's digital identity system to replace porn passport soon A European Union law will go into force in October 2027 as per which the websites will be required to stop giving access to porn to minors. The porn passport of Spain will most probably get replaced by the European Union's own digital identity system (eIDAS2) which is a wallet application that allows people to access a smorgasbord in the entire region. Watch: Beluga Whales brought from Kharkiv to Spain's Valencia, Regional leader calls it 'historic feat' Speaking to Spanish newspaper El País, Spain’s digital secretary José Luis Escrivá said, “We are acting in advance and we are asking platforms to do so too, as what is at stake requires it." “The data we see regarding minors’ access to adult content and its possible consequences are what have led us to develop this tool as quickly as possible,” said Escrivá, while speaking to The Local. (With inputs from agencies)

Spain introduces 'porn passport' for citizens. Here's what it is and how it works

<p>The beautiful and mesmerising Northern Lights never disappoint people, when they sparkle across the sky. But the green aurora dazzles them even more when it is captured in the night sky amid the darkness of the space.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The&nbsp;International Space Station (ISS) recorded the natural phenomena when their spacecraft passed by the Northern Lights at night time.&nbsp;This video of the celestial dance of the green aurora was captured on the social media platform Instagram.</p>

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<p>“Nature’s fireworks,” wrote ISS, while describing the stunning look of the Northern Lights. It added that the video was recorded when the space station soared nearly 250 miles above Earth.</p>

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<h2><strong>How are these Northern Lights created?</strong></h2>

<p>Explaining the phenomena, the ISS wrote, “These spectacular light shows occur when charged particles from the Sun collide with Earth’s magnetosphere. The result is glowing auroras that are constantly moving, creating an array of bands that fold, swirl, and ripple."</p>

<p>“While often spotted from the ground near the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, the orbiting laboratory’s unique vantage point gives low Earth orbit crews a front-row seat to the colourful spectacle,” the space station added.</p>

<p>Since the video was shared, it received more than 4.7 lakh views and over 34,000 likes. Several comments were made by the people on the&nbsp;post.</p>

<h2><strong>Here's how the netizens reacted to the video</strong></h2>

<p>“These views never get old,” wrote an Instagram user. “Truly the most beautiful, jaw-dropping feature in nature to witness," added another.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Gravitas: China space rocket blows up, causes massive fireball</strong></p>

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<p>Meanwhile, one user commented, “Simply wow" and a fourth one wrote, “Magical lights that invite you to a world of beauty.”</p>

<p>The ISS is a large spacecraft which orbits around Earth and provides people with a never-seen perspective of our planet and the universe.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is a “home where crews of astronauts and cosmonauts live” and also contains a science laboratory where research is carried out on topics related to space exploration.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The beautiful and mesmerising Northern Lights never disappoint people, when they sparkle across the sky. But the green aurora dazzles them even more when it is captured in the night sky amid the darkness of the space.

The beautiful and mesmerising Northern Lights never disappoint people, when they sparkle across the sky. But the green aurora dazzles them even more when it is captured in the night sky amid the darkness of the space. The International Space Station (ISS) recorded the natural phenomena when their spacecraft passed by the Northern Lights at night time. This video of the celestial dance of the green aurora was captured on the social media platform Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by International Space Station (@iss) × “Nature’s fireworks,” wrote ISS, while describing the stunning look of the Northern Lights. It added that the video was recorded when the space station soared nearly 250 miles above Earth. Also Read: Astronauts hide in space station after defunct Russian satellite breaks into more than 100 pieces How are these Northern Lights created? Explaining the phenomena, the ISS wrote, “These spectacular light shows occur when charged particles from the Sun collide with Earth’s magnetosphere. The result is glowing auroras that are constantly moving, creating an array of bands that fold, swirl, and ripple." “While often spotted from the ground near the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, the orbiting laboratory’s unique vantage point gives low Earth orbit crews a front-row seat to the colourful spectacle,” the space station added. Since the video was shared, it received more than 4.7 lakh views and over 34,000 likes. Several comments were made by the people on the post. Here's how the netizens reacted to the video “These views never get old,” wrote an Instagram user. “Truly the most beautiful, jaw-dropping feature in nature to witness," added another. Watch: Gravitas: China space rocket blows up, causes massive fireball Meanwhile, one user commented, “Simply wow" and a fourth one wrote, “Magical lights that invite you to a world of beauty.” The ISS is a large spacecraft which orbits around Earth and provides people with a never-seen perspective of our planet and the universe. It is a “home where crews of astronauts and cosmonauts live” and also contains a science laboratory where research is carried out on topics related to space exploration. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: ISS captures fireworks in space, shares footage of mesmerising Northern Lights

<p>The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET-UG), which was earlier scheduled to be held on Saturday (July 6), was indefinitely deferred by the National Testing Agency (NTA).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The new dates for the counselling will be announced soon by the National Testing Agency (NTA).</p>

<p>The Supreme Court had on Friday (June 21) refused to postpone the counselling of students who had appeared in the controversy-ridden NEET-UG 2024 examination and whose tests were not scrapped, stating that this is not an "open and shut" process.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Notices were issued by the top court to the Centre, the National Testing Agency (NTA) and others over a petition which sought the cancellation of the exam over alleged irregularities involved in conducting it on May 5.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>NEET exam controversy and students' future</strong></h2>

<p>The NEET exam was embroiled in a controversy after nearly 24 lakh students took the May 5 exam and the results were declared.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The unusually high number of perfect scores achieved by 67 students raised eyebrows. Questions were also raised on the 'grace marks' awarded, which was not an exam protocol, to 1,563 students.</p>

<p>Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan had last month said that NEET-UG and UGC-NET exams had suffered from possible indiscretions like question papers being sold on the darknet, as was alleged by the students which also highlighted how the National Testing Agency has been conducting both tests.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;NEET-UG probe case: Investigators spanning several states, CBI make arrests from Bihar, Maharashtra</strong></p>

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<p>Meanwhile, the National Board of Examinations (NBE) in Medical Sciences on Friday (July 5) said that the NEET-PG entrance examination will be held on August 11 in two shifts.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Central government on June 22 decided to postpone the NEET-PG examination as a "precautionary measure".&nbsp;</p>

<p>The NEET-PG entrance examination is held nationwide&nbsp;for admission of children to all MBBS DNB courses, post MBBS direct 6-year DNB courses and NBEMS diploma courses which are available in medical colleges throughout the the country.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET-UG), which was earlier scheduled to be held on Saturday (July 6), was indefinitely deferred by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET-UG), which was earlier scheduled to be held on Saturday (July 6), was indefinitely deferred by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The new dates for the counselling will be announced soon by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The Supreme Court had on Friday (June 21) refused to postpone the counselling of students who had appeared in the controversy-ridden NEET-UG 2024 examination and whose tests were not scrapped, stating that this is not an "open and shut" process. Also Read: NBE announces new NEET PG exam dates, two weeks after postponing them Notices were issued by the top court to the Centre, the National Testing Agency (NTA) and others over a petition which sought the cancellation of the exam over alleged irregularities involved in conducting it on May 5. NEET exam controversy and students' future The NEET exam was embroiled in a controversy after nearly 24 lakh students took the May 5 exam and the results were declared. The unusually high number of perfect scores achieved by 67 students raised eyebrows. Questions were also raised on the 'grace marks' awarded, which was not an exam protocol, to 1,563 students. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan had last month said that NEET-UG and UGC-NET exams had suffered from possible indiscretions like question papers being sold on the darknet, as was alleged by the students which also highlighted how the National Testing Agency has been conducting both tests. Watch: NEET-UG probe case: Investigators spanning several states, CBI make arrests from Bihar, Maharashtra Meanwhile, the National Board of Examinations (NBE) in Medical Sciences on Friday (July 5) said that the NEET-PG entrance examination will be held on August 11 in two shifts. The Central government on June 22 decided to postpone the NEET-PG examination as a "precautionary measure". The NEET-PG entrance examination is held nationwide for admission of children to all MBBS DNB courses, post MBBS direct 6-year DNB courses and NBEMS diploma courses which are available in medical colleges throughout the the country. (With inputs from agencies)

NEET paper leak row: NTA indefinitely defers UG counselling, new dates to be announced soon

<p>A top&nbsp;Hamas&nbsp;official told AFP Friday the group expects a swift Israeli response -- "likely today or tomorrow morning" -- to its new "ideas" for halting the Gaza war and freeing hostages.</p>

<p>As an Israeli ended a first round of new talks with mediators in Qatar, Osama Hamdan also insisted that the group's military wing remains "in a good condition" to keep up the nine-month-old war.</p>

<p>Hamdan said there were no new concrete proposals in a document sent to Israel this week but "some ideas were proposed to overcome" Israeli reticence about a ceasefire.</p>

<p>"We are waiting to hear a response, likely today or tomorrow morning," he said. "If the response is positive, then we will discuss these ideas in detail because we will enter into the implementation discussion of these ideas, which... will not take long."</p>

<p>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to send the head of the Mossad intelligence service, David Barnea, to Doha for talks with Qatari mediators and his delegation was expected to arrive on Friday.</p>

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<p>Because of the devastation of the war, both sides face mounting international and domestic pressure to halt the conflict that started with the&nbsp;Hamas&nbsp;attacks in Israel on October 7.</p>

<p>The attack resulted in the deaths of 1,195 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on Israeli figures.&nbsp;Hamas&nbsp;also seized 251 hostages, 116 of whom remain in Gaza, including 42 the army says are dead.</p>

<p>Israel's retaliatory offensive has killed at least 38,011 people, also mostly civilians, according to the&nbsp;Hamas-run territory's health ministry.</p>

<p>"The goal of negotiations is to cease the aggression, withdraw forces and allow the Palestinian people to rebuild Gaza, including shelter, relief and other details," Hamdan said. "Ultimately, a fair and suitable prisoner exchange deal must be completed."</p>

<h2><strong>'Ball in Israel's court'&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Netanyahu has said there can be no halt to hostilities until all hostages are freed. He has also insisted that Israel will not stop its campaign to destroy&nbsp;Hamas's military and governance capabilities.</p>

<p>US President Joe Biden announced a pathway to a truce deal in May which he said had been proposed by Israel. This included a six-week truce to allow for talks, the release of hostages and eventually a programme to rebuild devastated Gaza.</p>

<p>Hamdan blamed Israel for the deadlock since Biden's announcement. "The Israeli side has made every effort to complicate matters and obstruct progress."</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Israel-Hamas war: Hezbollah says, 'would stop fighting with Israel after Gaza ceasefire'</strong></p>

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<p>The&nbsp;Hamas&nbsp;leadership is "not talking about a new proposal nor something new," the official said. Talks would be on the existing proposals.</p>

<p>"There are some ideas that have pushed things forward, and that is what has been discussed." He said the ideas had been "conveyed by the mediators to the American side, which welcomed them and passed them on to the Israeli side. Now the ball is in the Israeli court."</p>

<p>He said the Doha talks "will be a test for the US administration to see if it is willing to pressure the Zionist entity to accept these proposed ideas."</p>

<p>The official said that if the talks fail,&nbsp;Hamas&nbsp;is ready to keep fighting. "I can say that, by the grace of God, the capabilities of the resistance remain in a good condition that allows it to continue."</p>

<p>In a separate statement,&nbsp;Hamas&nbsp;said it rejected any proposals "that support plans to bring foreign forces into the (Gaza) Strip under any name or justification."</p>

<p>It added that Palestinian people "will not allow guardianship or the imposition of any external solutions" to the conflict. There have been calls, including from the Arab League, for UN peacekeepers to be deployed to Gaza.</p>


A top Hamas official told AFP Friday the group expects a swift Israeli response -- "likely today or tomorrow morning" -- to its new "ideas" for halting the Gaza war and freeing hostages.

A top Hamas official told AFP Friday the group expects a swift Israeli response -- "likely today or tomorrow morning" -- to its new "ideas" for halting the Gaza war and freeing hostages. As an Israeli ended a first round of new talks with mediators in Qatar, Osama Hamdan also insisted that the group's military wing remains "in a good condition" to keep up the nine-month-old war. Hamdan said there were no new concrete proposals in a document sent to Israel this week but "some ideas were proposed to overcome" Israeli reticence about a ceasefire. "We are waiting to hear a response, likely today or tomorrow morning," he said. "If the response is positive, then we will discuss these ideas in detail because we will enter into the implementation discussion of these ideas, which... will not take long." Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to send the head of the Mossad intelligence service, David Barnea, to Doha for talks with Qatari mediators and his delegation was expected to arrive on Friday. Also Read: Hamas briefs Hezbollah on proposal for ceasefire, Hezbollah welcomes step, sources say Because of the devastation of the war, both sides face mounting international and domestic pressure to halt the conflict that started with the Hamas attacks in Israel on October 7. The attack resulted in the deaths of 1,195 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on Israeli figures. Hamas also seized 251 hostages, 116 of whom remain in Gaza, including 42 the army says are dead. Israel's retaliatory offensive has killed at least 38,011 people, also mostly civilians, according to the Hamas-run territory's health ministry. "The goal of negotiations is to cease the aggression, withdraw forces and allow the Palestinian people to rebuild Gaza, including shelter, relief and other details," Hamdan said. "Ultimately, a fair and suitable prisoner exchange deal must be completed." 'Ball in Israel's court' Netanyahu has said there can be no halt to hostilities until all hostages are freed. He has also insisted that Israel will not stop its campaign to destroy Hamas's military and governance capabilities. US President Joe Biden announced a pathway to a truce deal in May which he said had been proposed by Israel. This included a six-week truce to allow for talks, the release of hostages and eventually a programme to rebuild devastated Gaza. Hamdan blamed Israel for the deadlock since Biden's announcement. "The Israeli side has made every effort to complicate matters and obstruct progress." Watch: Israel-Hamas war: Hezbollah says, 'would stop fighting with Israel after Gaza ceasefire' The Hamas leadership is "not talking about a new proposal nor something new," the official said. Talks would be on the existing proposals. "There are some ideas that have pushed things forward, and that is what has been discussed." He said the ideas had been "conveyed by the mediators to the American side, which welcomed them and passed them on to the Israeli side. Now the ball is in the Israeli court." He said the Doha talks "will be a test for the US administration to see if it is willing to pressure the Zionist entity to accept these proposed ideas." The official said that if the talks fail, Hamas is ready to keep fighting. "I can say that, by the grace of God, the capabilities of the resistance remain in a good condition that allows it to continue." In a separate statement, Hamas said it rejected any proposals "that support plans to bring foreign forces into the (Gaza) Strip under any name or justification." It added that Palestinian people "will not allow guardianship or the imposition of any external solutions" to the conflict. There have been calls, including from the Arab League, for UN peacekeepers to be deployed to Gaza.

Hamas official says expects quick Israeli response to ceasefire ‘ideas’

<p>The space agency NASA is on an alert and has issued a warning regarding a gigantic&nbsp; asteroid, which has been&nbsp;named&nbsp;2024 MT1.</p>

<p>The asteroid is hurtling towards&nbsp;Earth at an accelerated speed of 65,215 km/h.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The asteroid, which approximately measures 260 feet in diameter, is nearly the size of the&nbsp;Statue of Liberty. It has been estimated that the asteroid will make its closest approach to Earth on July 8.</p>

<h2><strong>When was asteroid 2024 MT1 first detected?</strong></h2>

<p>NASA’s Near-Earth Object Observations Programme, which tracks and characterises asteroids and comets which come closer to the Earth, first detected asteroid 2024 MT1.</p>

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<p>Various ground-based telescopes and radar systems are used by the programme for monitoring these objects.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Asteroid 2024 MT1 has been concerning scientists because of its size and speed, however, NASA has said that Earth does not face any threat of collision as of now.</p>

<p>NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) has closely monitored the trajectory of the asteroid in Pasadena, California.</p>

<p>JPL’s&nbsp;Asteroid Watch dashboard gives real-time data on the position, speed, and distance of the asteroid from Earth.</p>

<p>The JPL stated that 2024 MT1 will pass by Earth at a distance of approximately 937,000 miles (1.5 million kilometres).</p>

<p>Scientists consider such enormous-sized asteroids as potentially hazardous because they can cause significant damage if they collide with Earth.</p>

<h2><strong>How this asteroid will impact Earth?</strong></h2>

<p>It is expected that the asteroid can lead to widespread devastation, massive explosions, fires, and tsunamis.&nbsp;</p>

<p>NASA’s Planetary Defense Coordination Office (PDCO) has been laying out a plan to mitigate such threats.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The&nbsp;PDCO&nbsp;works with international space agencies and research institutions to create technologies for impact prevention and asteroid deflection.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Asteroid 2024 MK passes Earth at 300,000 km</strong></p>

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<p>They are exploring a technology called the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission that aims to test the feasibility of deflecting the asteroid coming towards Earth by crashing a spacecraft into it.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The space agency NASA is on an alert and has issued a warning regarding a gigantic asteroid, which has been named 2024 MT1. The asteroid is hurtling towards Earth at an accelerated speed of 65,215 km/h.

The space agency NASA is on an alert and has issued a warning regarding a gigantic asteroid, which has been named 2024 MT1. The asteroid is hurtling towards Earth at an accelerated speed of 65,215 km/h. The asteroid, which approximately measures 260 feet in diameter, is nearly the size of the Statue of Liberty. It has been estimated that the asteroid will make its closest approach to Earth on July 8. When was asteroid 2024 MT1 first detected? NASA’s Near-Earth Object Observations Programme, which tracks and characterises asteroids and comets which come closer to the Earth, first detected asteroid 2024 MT1. Also Read: NASA spots large asteroid with moon orbiting it, as it makes close flyby Earth Various ground-based telescopes and radar systems are used by the programme for monitoring these objects. Asteroid 2024 MT1 has been concerning scientists because of its size and speed, however, NASA has said that Earth does not face any threat of collision as of now. NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) has closely monitored the trajectory of the asteroid in Pasadena, California. JPL’s Asteroid Watch dashboard gives real-time data on the position, speed, and distance of the asteroid from Earth. The JPL stated that 2024 MT1 will pass by Earth at a distance of approximately 937,000 miles (1.5 million kilometres). Scientists consider such enormous-sized asteroids as potentially hazardous because they can cause significant damage if they collide with Earth. How this asteroid will impact Earth? It is expected that the asteroid can lead to widespread devastation, massive explosions, fires, and tsunamis. NASA’s Planetary Defense Coordination Office (PDCO) has been laying out a plan to mitigate such threats. The PDCO works with international space agencies and research institutions to create technologies for impact prevention and asteroid deflection. Watch: Asteroid 2024 MK passes Earth at 300,000 km They are exploring a technology called the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission that aims to test the feasibility of deflecting the asteroid coming towards Earth by crashing a spacecraft into it. (With inputs from agencies)

NASA is on alert as gigantic asteroid, size of Statue of Liberty, is hurtling towards Earth at 65,215 kmph

<p>Crafted by humans nearly 2,600 to 2,900 years ago, the oldest map of the world Imago Mundi - which is also called the “Babylonian Map of the World" still exists in the form of a tablet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The map helps in drawing a picture of ancient Babylonians and how they saw the world around them.</p>

<p>The map was created when the world was being led by the Neo-Babylonian Empire in the fields of architecture, culture, mathematics, and science.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>How did archaeologists discover the map?</strong></h2>

<p>The map was rediscovered in the 19th century. It was found by renowned archaeologist Hormuzd Rassam, who has excavated a few of the world's finest Assyrian and Babylonian antiquities.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In these antiquities was the table which contained the&nbsp;Epic of Gilgamesh, which is the oldest piece of literature in the world.</p>

<p>In 1881, while excavating Sippar in present-day Iraq, Rassam discovered the Babylonian Map of the World.</p>

<p>Currently, the British Museum&nbsp;in London has the map which is a cracked tablet, that measures 12.2 by 8.2 centimetres (4.8 by 3.2 inches) and contains a circular map along with pieces of text which are written in&nbsp;cuneiform.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Because the map is in poor condition, some of the information is missing from the artefact.</p>

<h2><strong>How map depicts Mesopotamia?</strong></h2>

<p>Mesopotamia, which is called the "cradle of civilisation", has been shown as a historical region in the Middle East.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a rectangle strip, the city of Babylon is marked. The parallel lines which cross this rectangle are said to be the Euphrates River.</p>

<p>Other cities and kingdoms like Assyria, Der, and Urartu are also marked on the map. A near-perfect circular band encloses all these settlements which represent “Bitter Water” or “Bitter River", which means the ocean.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Greece: Athens Acropolis closes due to heatwave</strong></p>

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<p>Beyond the ocean, at the top of the map is labelled a place “where the Sun is not seen.” It is said that they believed that this was a land of everlasting darkness.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A part of the text included various monsters as well as different creatures which live in the different regions, these included a great sea serpent, a scorpion-man, a winged horse and and a bull-man.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, it also mentions animals like gazelle, panthers, deer, monkeys,&nbsp;ibex, water buffalo, and wolves.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Crafted by humans nearly 2,600 to 2,900 years ago, the oldest map of the world Imago Mundi - which is also called the “Babylonian Map of the World" still exists in the form of a tablet.

Crafted by humans nearly 2,600 to 2,900 years ago, the oldest map of the world Imago Mundi - which is also called the “Babylonian Map of the World" still exists in the form of a tablet. The map helps in drawing a picture of ancient Babylonians and how they saw the world around them. The map was created when the world was being led by the Neo-Babylonian Empire in the fields of architecture, culture, mathematics, and science. How did archaeologists discover the map? The map was rediscovered in the 19th century. It was found by renowned archaeologist Hormuzd Rassam, who has excavated a few of the world's finest Assyrian and Babylonian antiquities. Also Read: THIS animal was painted in first artwork created by humans in Indonesian cave In these antiquities was the table which contained the Epic of Gilgamesh, which is the oldest piece of literature in the world. In 1881, while excavating Sippar in present-day Iraq, Rassam discovered the Babylonian Map of the World. Currently, the British Museum in London has the map which is a cracked tablet, that measures 12.2 by 8.2 centimetres (4.8 by 3.2 inches) and contains a circular map along with pieces of text which are written in cuneiform. Because the map is in poor condition, some of the information is missing from the artefact. How map depicts Mesopotamia? Mesopotamia, which is called the "cradle of civilisation", has been shown as a historical region in the Middle East. In a rectangle strip, the city of Babylon is marked. The parallel lines which cross this rectangle are said to be the Euphrates River. Other cities and kingdoms like Assyria, Der, and Urartu are also marked on the map. A near-perfect circular band encloses all these settlements which represent “Bitter Water” or “Bitter River", which means the ocean. Watch: Greece: Athens Acropolis closes due to heatwave Beyond the ocean, at the top of the map is labelled a place “where the Sun is not seen.” It is said that they believed that this was a land of everlasting darkness. A part of the text included various monsters as well as different creatures which live in the different regions, these included a great sea serpent, a scorpion-man, a winged horse and and a bull-man. Meanwhile, it also mentions animals like gazelle, panthers, deer, monkeys, ibex, water buffalo, and wolves. (With inputs from agencies)

Monsters, Bitter River, No Sun Region: Here's all about mysterious elements in world's oldest map

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