The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has sounded the alarm on the extensive and unsustainable extraction of approximately six billion tonnes of sand from the world's oceans annually, posing severe threats to marine life and coastal communities, as reported by Reuters.

UN warns: Sand dredging 'sterilising' ocean floor, threatening marine life

In a bid to address concerns surrounding Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell's recent health episodes, Capitol physician Brian P Monahan released a statement on Tuesday (September 5), asserting that there is "no evidence" of a stroke or seizure disorder.

McConnell shrugs off health worries in Senate return after August recess

A cargo ship that had vanished beneath the waters of Lake Michigan over a century ago has been located, remarkably intact. This remarkable find was made by maritime historians Brendon Baillod and Bob Jaeck, who stumbled upon the sunken vessel named Trinidad, lying approximately 270 feet below the lake's surface, just a few miles off the coast of Wisconsin, reported USA Today.

Time-travelling treasure: 156-year-old shipwreck emerges from Lake Michigan, pristine and intact

In a daring maritime rescue operation, three individuals were saved from a dire situation in the Coral Sea, just off the coast of Cairns, Australia. Their catamaran had suffered severe damage during a series of shark attacks.

Dramatic rescue at sea: Catamaran survives shark attacks in coral sea

5 Hacks To Make Your Saree Draping Experience Hassle-Free

The White House announced on Monday (September 4) that Jill Biden, the First Lady of the United States, has contracted COVID-19, whereas President Joe Biden has tested negative for the virus.

Morning brief: Jill Biden tests Covid positive, Kim Jong Un to visit Putin, & more

A pickup truck driver came out alive after spending an astonishing five days trapped at the bottom of a treacherous 100-foot ravine in Southern California. The rescue operation was conducted in Kern County, situated approximately 170 kilometres to the north of Los Angeles.

Miraculous rescue: A truck fell into a 100-foot ravine & the driver survived for 5 days

The finance minister of India announced on Tuesday (September 5) that discussions are in progress for establishing a global framework to regulate crypto assets. She emphasised that effective regulation of cryptocurrencies would necessitate cooperation from all nations.

G20 chair India to engage in discussions for global crypto regulatory framework

The top diplomat representing the European Union confirmed on Tuesday (September 5) that Johan Floderus, a Swedish diplomat employed by the EU, has been held in captivity in Iran for more than 500 days.

Swedish EU diplomat detained In Iran for over 500 days, Borrell confirms

A Delta flight travelling between Atlanta to Barcelona had to turn around on Friday due to a bizarre reason. A passenger suffered a severe case of diarrhoea that affected "all the way through" the plane, the New York Post reported.

Inflight 'biohazard': US plane makes U-turn as passenger suffers major diarrhoea

On a seemingly ordinary Monday (September 4) afternoon, tech mogul Elon Musk, known for his controversial Twitter presence, made a surprising statement on his verified Twitter account.

Musk points finger at anti-defamation league for X's ad sales slump, threatens legal showdown

Late last week, a devastating incident sent shockwaves through the community of Worcester, Massachusetts when a 14-year-old boy named Harris Wolobah tragically lost his life after participating in a viral social media trend known as the 'One Chip Challenge.

What's the viral 'One Chip Challenge' trend that killed a teenager in the US?

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