Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. Ukraine on Thursday (April 14) claimed that it has hit Russian Navy's Black Sea flagship with Neptune missiles and caused damage to the vessel. Maxim Marchenko, who is the Odesa state regional administrator, stated in a social media post that the Russian ship was hit by two missiles. Although, he did not give further evidence. In a post on Telegram, he said. "Neptune missiles guarding the Black Sea caused very serious damage." ALSO READ | Don’t send weapons to Ukraine, look for rapprochement between NATO, Russia after war, says France's Le Pen On the other hand, Russia claimed otherwise. Contrary to Ukrainian claims, Russian state media said that the Russian warship in the Black Sea was "seriously damaged" by an ammunition explosion. The country's Interfax news agency quoted the Russian defence ministry as saying to state that the incident on the Moskva missile cruiser occurred after ammunition on board blew up. In a statement, it said: "As the result of a fire on the Moskva missile cruiser, ammunition detonated." The authorities also informed that the crew had been evacuated and the cause of the fire was being determined. ALSO READ | Viktor Medvedchuk: Ukraine captures Vladimir Putin ally; Zelensky offers to swap him for captured Ukrainians Ukrainian military hit Russia cruiser Moskva, which is the same warship that has been told by Snake Island defenders to go fuck itself. It was hit with Neptune anti-ship cruise missile that was developed by Kyiv based Luch Design Bureau in 2014-2020 pic.twitter.com/cWrIOZjhbi — Hromadske Int. (@Hromadske) April 13, 2022 × The mentioned warship, Moskva, was originally built in the Soviet era in Ukraine's Mykolaiv. Media reports had stated that it had entered service in the early 1980s. It was previously deployed in the Syria conflict with a crew of 510. In Syria, it served as naval protection for the Russian forces' Hmeimim airbase. The missile cruiser carries 16 P-1000 Vulkan anti-ship missiles as well as an array of anti-submarine and mine-torpedo weapons, the reports said. WATCH | Tectonic shift in Geo-Politics: Russia's invasion pushes Finland, Sweden toward NATO ×

Ukraine says it hit Russian warship with Neptune missiles, Russia claims it was ammunition explosion

A document released by the United States Space Command (USSC) states that researchers might have discovered the first known interstellar meteor to ever hit Earth, and it's not 'Oumuamua'.&nbsp;

'Oumuamua' has been famously known to be the first interstellar object passing through the Solar System, ever recorded. It was discovered in the Solar System by Panoramic Survey Telescope and Rapid Response System (Pan-STARRS) in 2017.&nbsp;

However, researchers now claim that they have 'Oumuamua' possibly the second interstellar object known as the first one being a meteor that impacted Earth in 2014.&nbsp;

ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/watch-striking-details-about-largest-comet-ever-seen-that-is-hurling-towards-earth-at-22000mph-470932">Striking details about 'largest comet ever seen' that is hurtling towards Earth at 22,000mph</a>

In simple language, an interstellar object is an astronomical object in interstellar space that is not gravitationally bound to a star.&nbsp;

The one that made an impact on Earth on January 8, 2014, is known as CNEOS 2014-01-08 and it crash-landed along the northeast coast of Papua New Guinea.&nbsp;

Last week on 6 April, the UCSS released a memo on its official Twitter handle, highlighting the crucial work of Harvard astronomers Amir Siraj and Abraham Loeb, who drafted a paper on the findings. &nbsp;

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They studied the object in detail and the document noted that the velocity and trajectory of the meteor suggested the space rock was apparently from deep space, meaning the extrasolar in origin.&nbsp;

The summary of the paper from student Amir Siraj and veteran astronomer Avi Loeb read: "Its high ... speed implies a possible origin from the deep interior of a planetary system or a star in the thick disk of the Milky Way galaxy."&nbsp;

In the paper, the researcher wrote: "Based on the CNEOS catalog of bolide events, we identify the ∼0.45m meteor detected at 2014-01-08 17:05:34 UTC as originating from an unbound hyperbolic orbit with 99.999\% confidence."&nbsp;

However, in a recent interaction with Vice, Siraj revealed that the margin of error was a reason why peer review and publication of the paper have been held up. He said that the US military had classified some of the data needed to confirm the scientists' calculations.&nbsp;

"Its high LSR speed implies a possible origin from the deep interior of a planetary system or a star in the thick disk of the Milky Way galaxy," a part of the paper read.&nbsp;

The paper also mentioned that this discovery will help enable a new method for studying the composition of interstellar objects.&nbsp;

The new method will be based on spectroscopy of their gaseous debris as they burn up in the Earth's atmosphere.&nbsp;

WATCH |&nbsp;Earendel – most distant star spotted by scientist using NASA’s Hubble telescope

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A document released by the United States Space Command (USSC) states that researchers might have discovered the first known interstellar meteor to ever hit Earth, and it's not 'Oumuamua'.

A document released by the United States Space Command (USSC) states that researchers might have discovered the first known interstellar meteor to ever hit Earth, and it's not 'Oumuamua'. 'Oumuamua' has been famously known to be the first interstellar object passing through the Solar System, ever recorded. It was discovered in the Solar System by Panoramic Survey Telescope and Rapid Response System (Pan-STARRS) in 2017. However, researchers now claim that they have 'Oumuamua' possibly the second interstellar object known as the first one being a meteor that impacted Earth in 2014. ALSO WATCH | Striking details about 'largest comet ever seen' that is hurtling towards Earth at 22,000mph In simple language, an interstellar object is an astronomical object in interstellar space that is not gravitationally bound to a star. The one that made an impact on Earth on January 8, 2014, is known as CNEOS 2014-01-08 and it crash-landed along the northeast coast of Papua New Guinea. Last week on 6 April, the UCSS released a memo on its official Twitter handle, highlighting the crucial work of Harvard astronomers Amir Siraj and Abraham Loeb, who drafted a paper on the findings. ALSO READ | 'Looks like alien footprints': NASA posts stunning image. Read details here They studied the object in detail and the document noted that the velocity and trajectory of the meteor suggested the space rock was apparently from deep space, meaning the extrasolar in origin. The summary of the paper from student Amir Siraj and veteran astronomer Avi Loeb read: "Its high ... speed implies a possible origin from the deep interior of a planetary system or a star in the thick disk of the Milky Way galaxy." In the paper, the researcher wrote: "Based on the CNEOS catalog of bolide events, we identify the ∼0.45m meteor detected at 2014-01-08 17:05:34 UTC as originating from an unbound hyperbolic orbit with 99.999\% confidence." However, in a recent interaction with Vice, Siraj revealed that the margin of error was a reason why peer review and publication of the paper have been held up. He said that the US military had classified some of the data needed to confirm the scientists' calculations. "Its high LSR speed implies a possible origin from the deep interior of a planetary system or a star in the thick disk of the Milky Way galaxy," a part of the paper read. The paper also mentioned that this discovery will help enable a new method for studying the composition of interstellar objects. The new method will be based on spectroscopy of their gaseous debris as they burn up in the Earth's atmosphere. WATCH | Earendel – most distant star spotted by scientist using NASA’s Hubble telescope ×

'Possible origin from deep interior of planetary system': Meteor that hit Earth in 2014 was interstellar

Finland and Sweden which have traditionally remained neutral are now anxious to join the NATO alliance. The Russia-Ukraine war has fundamentally changed Europe's security architecture. To get more details, we're joined by William Courtney of RAND corporation.

Tectonic shift in Geo-Politics: Russia's invasion pushes Finland, Sweden toward NATO

A 35-year-old babysitter in Florida has been arrested over claims that she put a four-year-old baby in the laundry dryer and switched it on. She has been arrested on child abuse charges. The woman, who has been identified as Amber Chapman, was arrested by Lake County Sheriff's Office on Saturday.&nbsp;

As quoted by several US media outlets, the boy told authorities that "Miss Chapman" had put him inside the machine and he "went around and around", ABC Local 10 News&nbsp;reported.

As per the media reports, the incident came to light when the child arrived at the emergency room of UF Health Leesburg Hospital on February 1.&nbsp;

As per reports by ClickOrlando, the four-year-old had "grape-sized" bruises on his head, face, back and abdomen. However, it's unclear whether the bruises were severe and how exactly he got them.&nbsp;

Media reports mentioned that he took the name of "Miss Amber" when doctors asked him about the injuries. The tot said told them "Miss Amber" had placed him in the dryer with towels.&nbsp;

The details were mentioned in the arrest affidavit as per US media reports.&nbsp;

It has been understood that officers arrested her last week after collecting sufficient evidence. However, she was later released on a $15,000 bond. She faces a first-degree felony charge of aggravated child abuse.&nbsp;

WATCH |&nbsp;Michigan police department releases videos showing fatal shooting of Patrick Lyoya

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A 35-year-old babysitter in Florida has been arrested over claims that she put a four-year-old baby in the laundry dryer and switched it on. She has been arrested on child abuse charges. The woman, who has been identified as Amber Chapman, was arrested by Lake County Sheriff's Office on Saturday. As quoted by several US media outlets, the boy told authorities that "Miss Chapman" had put him inside the machine and he "went around and around", ABC Local 10 News reported. As per the media reports, the incident came to light when the child arrived at the emergency room of UF Health Leesburg Hospital on February 1. As per reports by ClickOrlando, the four-year-old had "grape-sized" bruises on his head, face, back and abdomen. However, it's unclear whether the bruises were severe and how exactly he got them. Media reports mentioned that he took the name of "Miss Amber" when doctors asked him about the injuries. The tot said told them "Miss Amber" had placed him in the dryer with towels. The details were mentioned in the arrest affidavit as per US media reports. It has been understood that officers arrested her last week after collecting sufficient evidence. However, she was later released on a $15,000 bond. She faces a first-degree felony charge of aggravated child abuse. WATCH | Michigan police department releases videos showing fatal shooting of Patrick Lyoya ×

'I went around and around': Boy, 4, put in laundry dryer by babysitter in Florida

Reham Khan, ex-wife of former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan might have an option for 'Kaptaan' on what to do next after getting ousted from power last week.&nbsp;

Reham mentioned former cricketer Imran Khan's "comedic talent" and suggested that he can be a good replacement for Navjot Singh Sidhu in a popular comedy show 'The Kapil Sharma Show'.&nbsp;

Reham was commenting on the alleged "foreign conspiracy" that Imran Khan mentioned several times before voting on no-confidence was concluded. He still mentions citing a "threat letter".&nbsp;

ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-saudi-tv-show-pokes-fun-at-joe-biden-shows-him-as-sleepy-and-forgetful-old-man-470904">Saudi TV show pokes fun at Joe Biden, shows him as sleepy and forgetful old man</a>

She referred to Imran's praise for India as a "khuddar quam (self-respecting people)".&nbsp;She said that India should make space for Imran and he can try his luck in Bollywood - the Indian film industry.&nbsp;

She was asked by a reporter whether Imran will be a hero or villain, Reham said that "depends on him". She added, "In Bollywood, heroes become villains and villains become more popular."

"But I feel he also has comedic talent... If nothing else, you know Paaji's (Navjot Sidhu's) place is vacant in The Kapil Sharma Show. And now, he is also into shero-shayari (Urdu couplets)," she added.&nbsp;

"Also, he has very good relations with Paaji, so I feel there can be some sharing with him," she barbed further. &nbsp;

Navjot Sidhu is a former Indian cricketer, who was active when Imran Khan used to play international cricket. Sidhu was a part of "The Kapil Sharma Show" as a special guest and was ousted from the show following some&nbsp;controversial statements.&nbsp;

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Reham Khan, ex-wife of former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan might have an option for 'Kaptaan' on what to do next after getting ousted from power last week. Reham mentioned former cricketer Imran Khan's "comedic talent" and suggested that he can be a good replacement for Navjot Singh Sidhu in a popular comedy show 'The Kapil Sharma Show'. Reham was commenting on the alleged "foreign conspiracy" that Imran Khan mentioned several times before voting on no-confidence was concluded. He still mentions citing a "threat letter". ALSO WATCH | Saudi TV show pokes fun at Joe Biden, shows him as sleepy and forgetful old man She referred to Imran's praise for India as a "khuddar quam (self-respecting people)". She said that India should make space for Imran and he can try his luck in Bollywood - the Indian film industry. She was asked by a reporter whether Imran will be a hero or villain, Reham said that "depends on him". She added, "In Bollywood, heroes become villains and villains become more popular." "But I feel he also has comedic talent... If nothing else, you know Paaji's (Navjot Sidhu's) place is vacant in The Kapil Sharma Show. And now, he is also into shero-shayari (Urdu couplets)," she added. "Also, he has very good relations with Paaji, so I feel there can be some sharing with him," she barbed further. Navjot Sidhu is a former Indian cricketer, who was active when Imran Khan used to play international cricket. Sidhu was a part of "The Kapil Sharma Show" as a special guest and was ousted from the show following some controversial statements. ALSO READ | This is how a NASA sample of lunar dust came to be sold at a public auction for $500,000 Watch the video here: Imran's ex-wife Reham Khan says Imran should go and join Bollywood or even better he can replace Sidhu in Kapil Sharma show 🤣🤣😂😂 pic.twitter.com/rN4nAnJH7G — Eagle Eye (@SortedEagle) April 14, 2022 ×

Watch: Imran Khan can join popular Indian comedy show, says Reham Khan as she mocks her ex-husband

Nearly half of all recorded injuries in US warehouses last year occurred at&nbsp;Amazon, according to a report released Tuesday by a coalition of unions.

The e-commerce giant has boomed during the pandemic with soaring home delivery demand, but has also faced criticism over workers' conditions and its labor practices.&nbsp;

"Amazon&nbsp;employed one-third of all warehouse workers in the US, but it was responsible for nearly one-half (49 percent) of all injuries in the warehouse industry," according to the report by the Strategic Organizing Center (SOC).

The SOC report said US&nbsp;Amazon&nbsp;workers sustained more than 34,000 "serious injuries" on the job last year, a rate more than twice as high as that at warehouses not owned by the company.

Amazon&nbsp;acknowledged an increase in the number of injuries as tens of thousands of employees joined its workforce, but argued the rate at which its people got hurt had declined.

"Like other companies in the industry, we saw an increase in recordable injuries during this time from 2020 to 2021 as we trained so many new people," the company said.

"However, when you compare 2021 to 2019, our recordable injury rate declined more than 13 percent year over year," it added.

The coalition said it relies on data provided by&nbsp;Amazon&nbsp;to the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration -- the federal agency responsible for preventing workplace injuries.&nbsp;

"After relaxing some of its discipline systems in the first months of the Covid-19 pandemic,&nbsp;Amazon&nbsp;reimplemented its monitoring systems and production pressures in late 2020, and its injury rates rose substantially," the SOC said.&nbsp;

Hiring at&nbsp;Amazon&nbsp;has spiked during the pandemic.

In the United States, the company has gone from some 700 sites in 2020 to more than 900 in 2021, and from more than 200,000 employees in 2017 to over 560,000 in 2021, according to the report.&nbsp;

In June 2021,&nbsp;Amazon&nbsp;changed working conditions, including longer breaks for its workers who prepare, ship and deliver packages.&nbsp;

That decision came after a previous damning SOC report, and an attempt to unionize at an&nbsp;Amazon&nbsp;warehouse in Alabama.&nbsp;That failed, but the campaign exposed what many employees described as the company's intense pace.&nbsp;

"We need a better vision for our employees' success," wrote&nbsp;Amazon&nbsp;founder Jeff Bezos in an annual letter to shareholders in 2020.&nbsp;

"We are going to be Earth's Best Employer and Earth's Safest Place to Work," he promised.&nbsp;

But "in stark contrast to Jeff Bezos' recent pledge... the injury rate at&nbsp;Amazon&nbsp;facilities&nbsp;increased&nbsp;by 20 percent between 2020 and 2021," the SOC said.

Amazon&nbsp;workers in New York have voted to launch the first US union at the e-commerce giant, an underdog upset against a company that has steadfastly opposed organized labor in its massive workforce. &nbsp;

Nearly half of all recorded injuries in US warehouses last year occurred at Amazon, according to a report released Tuesday by a coalition of unions. The e-commerce giant has boomed during the pandemic with soaring home delivery demand, but has also faced criticism over workers' conditions and its labor practices.

Nearly half of all recorded injuries in US warehouses last year occurred at Amazon, according to a report released Tuesday by a coalition of unions. The e-commerce giant has boomed during the pandemic with soaring home delivery demand, but has also faced criticism over workers' conditions and its labor practices. "Amazon employed one-third of all warehouse workers in the US, but it was responsible for nearly one-half (49 percent) of all injuries in the warehouse industry," according to the report by the Strategic Organizing Center (SOC). The SOC report said US Amazon workers sustained more than 34,000 "serious injuries" on the job last year, a rate more than twice as high as that at warehouses not owned by the company. Amazon acknowledged an increase in the number of injuries as tens of thousands of employees joined its workforce, but argued the rate at which its people got hurt had declined. "Like other companies in the industry, we saw an increase in recordable injuries during this time from 2020 to 2021 as we trained so many new people," the company said. "However, when you compare 2021 to 2019, our recordable injury rate declined more than 13 percent year over year," it added. The coalition said it relies on data provided by Amazon to the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration -- the federal agency responsible for preventing workplace injuries. "After relaxing some of its discipline systems in the first months of the Covid-19 pandemic, Amazon reimplemented its monitoring systems and production pressures in late 2020, and its injury rates rose substantially," the SOC said. Hiring at Amazon has spiked during the pandemic. In the United States, the company has gone from some 700 sites in 2020 to more than 900 in 2021, and from more than 200,000 employees in 2017 to over 560,000 in 2021, according to the report. In June 2021, Amazon changed working conditions, including longer breaks for its workers who prepare, ship and deliver packages. That decision came after a previous damning SOC report, and an attempt to unionize at an Amazon warehouse in Alabama. That failed, but the campaign exposed what many employees described as the company's intense pace. "We need a better vision for our employees' success," wrote Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in an annual letter to shareholders in 2020. "We are going to be Earth's Best Employer and Earth's Safest Place to Work," he promised. But "in stark contrast to Jeff Bezos' recent pledge... the injury rate at Amazon facilities increased by 20 percent between 2020 and 2021," the SOC said. Amazon workers in New York have voted to launch the first US union at the e-commerce giant, an underdog upset against a company that has steadfastly opposed organized labor in its massive workforce.

Half of US warehouse injuries in 2021 at Amazon

The last surviving suspected assailant in the deadly 2015&nbsp;Paris&nbsp;attacks&nbsp;told a court Wednesday that he changed his mind about going through with the killings at the last moment.

"The objective I was given was to go to a cafe in the 18th" district in northern&nbsp;Paris, Salah Abdeslam told the special&nbsp;Paris&nbsp;court hearing the case.

"I'm going into the cafe, I'm ordering a drink, I'm looking at the people around me -- and I said to myself: 'No, I'm not going to do it'," he added.

For the plaintiffs in the case, including the loved ones of victims of the November 2015&nbsp;attacks&nbsp;that killed 130 people, this was testimony they had been waiting months to hear.

Abdeslam, 32, said he was told about plans for the attack in&nbsp;Paris&nbsp;on November 11, two days before they were carried out.

That happened at a meeting in Charleroi, in Belgium, with Abdelhamid Abaaoud, who is accused of having masterminded the&nbsp;attacks.

Until then, said Abdeslam, he thought he was going to be sent to Syria. Instead, he was told he had been chosen to carry out an attack using an explosive belt.

'A shock for me' 

"It was a shock for me, but he ended up by convincing me," he added.

"I ended up accepting and saying, 'Okay, I'll go ahead with it'."

But at that meeting, he was given no details about the targets for the attack.

When he ultimately did not go through with the attack, he told the court how he took his car and drove around&nbsp;Paris&nbsp;at random until it broke down.

Then he got out and walked, he said, saying his memories of that period were "confused".

Pressed by the president of the court Jean-Louis Peries, he said only that he knew what he had been supposed to do.

"My brother, he had a belt, a Kalashnikov, I know he's going to open fire, I know he's going to blow himself up, but I didn't know the targets."

The attackers killed 130 people in suicide bombings and shootings at the Stade de France stadium, the Bataclan concert hall and on street terraces of bars and restaurants on November 13, 2015, in France's worst peacetime atrocity.

Abdeslam's older brother Brahim opened fire on a cafe terrace before blowing himself up.

Earlier in court another defendant, Mohamed Abrini, said Abdeslam simply had not had the nerve to go through with the attack.

Abrini, who is accused of having provided weapons and logistical support to the attackers, said he had seen Abdeslam when he turned up at a safe house a day after the&nbsp;attacks.

"He was exhausted, tired, he looked pale," said Abrini.

One of the organisers of the&nbsp;attacks&nbsp;had yelled at him for not having blown himself up.

"I think he told them that his belt hadn't worked," said Abrini.

Abdeslam told the court last month that in fact he had been lying about the malfunction.

After surviving the attack, Abdeslam fled to the Molenbeek district of Brussels where he grew up. He was captured in March 2016.

Alongside Abdeslam, co-defendants are answering charges ranging from providing logistical support to planning the&nbsp;attacks, as well as supplying weapons.

The last surviving suspected assailant in the deadly 2015 Paris attacks told a court Wednesday that he changed his mind about going through with the killings at the last moment.

The last surviving suspected assailant in the deadly 2015 Paris attacks told a court Wednesday that he changed his mind about going through with the killings at the last moment. "The objective I was given was to go to a cafe in the 18th" district in northern Paris, Salah Abdeslam told the special Paris court hearing the case. "I'm going into the cafe, I'm ordering a drink, I'm looking at the people around me -- and I said to myself: 'No, I'm not going to do it'," he added. For the plaintiffs in the case, including the loved ones of victims of the November 2015 attacks that killed 130 people, this was testimony they had been waiting months to hear. Abdeslam, 32, said he was told about plans for the attack in Paris on November 11, two days before they were carried out. That happened at a meeting in Charleroi, in Belgium, with Abdelhamid Abaaoud, who is accused of having masterminded the attacks. Until then, said Abdeslam, he thought he was going to be sent to Syria. Instead, he was told he had been chosen to carry out an attack using an explosive belt. 'A shock for me' "It was a shock for me, but he ended up by convincing me," he added. "I ended up accepting and saying, 'Okay, I'll go ahead with it'." But at that meeting, he was given no details about the targets for the attack. When he ultimately did not go through with the attack, he told the court how he took his car and drove around Paris at random until it broke down. Then he got out and walked, he said, saying his memories of that period were "confused". Pressed by the president of the court Jean-Louis Peries, he said only that he knew what he had been supposed to do. "My brother, he had a belt, a Kalashnikov, I know he's going to open fire, I know he's going to blow himself up, but I didn't know the targets." The attackers killed 130 people in suicide bombings and shootings at the Stade de France stadium, the Bataclan concert hall and on street terraces of bars and restaurants on November 13, 2015, in France's worst peacetime atrocity. Abdeslam's older brother Brahim opened fire on a cafe terrace before blowing himself up. Earlier in court another defendant, Mohamed Abrini, said Abdeslam simply had not had the nerve to go through with the attack. Abrini, who is accused of having provided weapons and logistical support to the attackers, said he had seen Abdeslam when he turned up at a safe house a day after the attacks. "He was exhausted, tired, he looked pale," said Abrini. One of the organisers of the attacks had yelled at him for not having blown himself up. "I think he told them that his belt hadn't worked," said Abrini. Abdeslam told the court last month that in fact he had been lying about the malfunction. After surviving the attack, Abdeslam fled to the Molenbeek district of Brussels where he grew up. He was captured in March 2016. Alongside Abdeslam, co-defendants are answering charges ranging from providing logistical support to planning the attacks, as well as supplying weapons.

Paris attacks suspect says he changed his mind at last moment

It's been over a year since the coup in Myanmar the Junta is still quelling resistance in the country. Since the start of the year, the military has destroyed over 100 villages.

Junta burns over 100 villages in Central Myanmar

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope confirmed the largest icy comet nucleus ever seen by astronomers, with a mass of 500 trillion tonnes. It is said to be a hundred thousand times greater than the mass of a typical "comet found much closer to the Sun".

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope confirmed the largest icy comet nucleus ever seen by astronomers, with a mass of 500 trillion tonnes. It is said to be a hundred thousand times greater than the mass of a typical "comet found much closer to the Sun". NASA revealed that the estimated diameter of the comet is appeared to be 80 miles across, which means it is larger than the US state of Rhode Island. The comet's nucleus is about 50 times bigger as compared to those found in most known comets, NASA says. The US-based space agency further revealed that the comet, C/2014 UN271 (Bernardinelli-Bernstein) is heading towards Earth at 22,000 miles per hour. However, there is no need to worry as it will not get closer to the planet. NASA noted: "It will never get closer than 1 billion miles away from the Sun, which is slightly farther than the distance of the planet Saturn. And that won't be until the year 2031." ALSO READ | 'Looks like alien footprints': NASA posts stunning image. Read details here "This comet is literally the tip of the iceberg for many thousands of comets that are too faint to see in the more distant parts of the solar system," NASA quoted David Jewitt as saying who is a professor of planetary science and astronomy at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and co-author of the new study in The Astrophysical Journal Letters. "We've always suspected this comet had to be big because it is so bright at such a large distance. Now we confirm it is," Jewitt added. "This is an amazing object, given how active it is when it's still so far from the Sun," said the paper's lead author Man-To Hui of the Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macau. "We guessed the comet might be pretty big, but we needed the best data to confirm this," Hui added. ALSO READ | Solar system's most distant planet presents unexplained shift in temperature Image Credits: NASA, ESA, Man-To Hui (Macau University of Science and Technology), David Jewitt (UCLA); Image processing: Alyssa Pagan (STScI) NASA stated that the team used Hubble to take five photos of the comet on January 8, 2022. News about asteroids and meteorites barrelling toward Earth reminds of a popular Hollywood movie 'Don't Look Up' which was basically a satire. In the movie, two astronomers warn about an approaching comet that will destroy planet Earth, but the warning was overlooked resulting apocalypse. However, the reality is quite far from the movie as there is no doubt about the fact that space agencies around the world send alerts and remain vigilant. WATCH this explanation NASA: ×

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"This isn't mocking, this is truth," a social media user wrote in the comment box of a funny video, which is based on United States President Joe Biden.&nbsp;

The clip, which went viral online is from the Saudi Arabian TV show "Studio 22" which is a lot similar to "Saturday Night Live", a popular TV show in the US. &nbsp;&nbsp;

In the show, Biden is portrayed as a forgetful old man who fell asleep at the podium. He was woken up by a woman, who is apparently playing the role of US Vice President Kamala Harris.&nbsp;

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In the one-minute clip, reel-life Biden can be seen moving about on the stage. He seems to be forgetting the name of the Russian President Vladimir Putin. After that, he falls asleep while speaking. Also, called VP his 'First Lady'.&nbsp;

In the viral clip, he said, "Listen to me [forgets Putin's name]. I have a very important message for you. The message is…" [still don't remember Putin's name].&nbsp;

He starts again and then said that "we are going to talk about the crisis in Africa," only to be corrected by Harris again as earlier he said "the crisis in Spain." In the clip, Harris can be seen bringing Biden back to address Russia.&nbsp;

In the end, the fake president wraps up the news conference by thanking everyone. He says, "Thank you very much. God bless you, and God bless…"

He again dozes off in the arms of Harris.&nbsp;

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For the first time i see the Saudi TV mocking the US administration. <a href="https://t.co/8vPtU0txJ8">pic.twitter.com/8vPtU0txJ8</a>
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This isn't mocking, this is truth
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While he's begging them for oil, they mock him. 
 
So he resorts to burning our emergency oil reserves in a desperate attempt to keep control of Congress 
 
Which will just make the Saudis more powerful.
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The clip is an apparent reference to the various verbal gaffes done by US President Biden in the recent past.&nbsp;

Not so long ago, he mistakenly referred to the former First Lady Michelle Obama as the former Vice President of the country. The mistake, however, was corrected by the White House.&nbsp;

"This isn't mocking, this is truth," a social media user wrote in the comment box of a funny video, which is based on United States President Joe Biden. The clip, which went viral online is from the Saudi Arabian TV show "Studio 22" which is a lot similar to "Saturday Night Live", a popular TV show in the US.

"This isn't mocking, this is truth," a social media user wrote in the comment box of a funny video, which is based on United States President Joe Biden. The clip, which went viral online is from the Saudi Arabian TV show "Studio 22" which is a lot similar to "Saturday Night Live", a popular TV show in the US. In the show, Biden is portrayed as a forgetful old man who fell asleep at the podium. He was woken up by a woman, who is apparently playing the role of US Vice President Kamala Harris. ALSO READ | In $800 million military assistance, US gives heavier and high-power capabilities equipment to Ukraine In the one-minute clip, reel-life Biden can be seen moving about on the stage. He seems to be forgetting the name of the Russian President Vladimir Putin. After that, he falls asleep while speaking. Also, called VP his 'First Lady'. In the viral clip, he said, "Listen to me [forgets Putin's name]. I have a very important message for you. The message is…" [still don't remember Putin's name]. He starts again and then said that "we are going to talk about the crisis in Africa," only to be corrected by Harris again as earlier he said "the crisis in Spain." In the clip, Harris can be seen bringing Biden back to address Russia. In the end, the fake president wraps up the news conference by thanking everyone. He says, "Thank you very much. God bless you, and God bless…" He again dozes off in the arms of Harris. ALSO READ | This is how a NASA sample of lunar dust came to be sold at a public auction for $500,000 Watch the video here: For the first time i see the Saudi TV mocking the US administration. pic.twitter.com/8vPtU0txJ8 — Asaad Sam Hanna (@AsaadHannaa) April 12, 2022 × This isn't mocking, this is truth — Σαπφώ_K 🍫 (@Q_sappho) April 12, 2022 × While he's begging them for oil, they mock him. So he resorts to burning our emergency oil reserves in a desperate attempt to keep control of Congress Which will just make the Saudis more powerful. — Zugly747 (@zugly747) April 12, 2022 × The clip is an apparent reference to the various verbal gaffes done by US President Biden in the recent past. Not so long ago, he mistakenly referred to the former First Lady Michelle Obama as the former Vice President of the country. The mistake, however, was corrected by the White House.

Watch: Saudi TV show pokes fun at Joe Biden, shows him as sleepy and forgetful old man

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) party dissident Noor Alam Khan was seen involved in a fight with an elderly at a hotel in Islamabad on Tuesday (April 12). The identity of the elderly has not been revealed, however, the video of the incident has gone viral on social media.&nbsp;

Apart from Noor Alam Khan, Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Senator Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar, Faisal Karim Kundi and Nadeem Afzal Khan were also there as they can be seen in the video.&nbsp;

Pakistan media reports have mentioned that the elderly allegedly called Noor Alam&nbsp;a 'turncoat' and used cuss words against him at the private hotel where the politicians were having an iftar dinner.&nbsp;

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In the viral video, some of the mentioned politicians can be seen approaching the elderly. The surroundings looked like a dining hall. In the same video, Kundi can be seen picking up a glass and hurling its contents at the elderly.&nbsp;

The video also shows how Khan and Khokhar thrashed the citizen after he threw a bottle at the dissident PTI lawmaker. The elderly citizen is said to be a PTI worker.&nbsp;

So far, there is no official statement on how the fight was started and who instigated it. But Pakistan-based media outlet Dawn reported that Noor Alam had called the police later to submit his version of the events.&nbsp;

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In his complaint, Noor Alam said that the unidentified man started to use cuss words when he was at the hotel with his friends. He also mentioned that the man threatened to kill him.&nbsp;

He claimed, "The man did not stop and assaulted me and Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar with intent to kill, at which point we tried to stop him in our defence."&nbsp;

Important to note that Noor Alam Khan is among other PTI dissidents, who took refuge at the Sindh House in the federal capital before the vote of no-confidence against former Prime Minister Imran Khan.&nbsp;

The PTI dissidents had parted ways with the then-ruling party and had stated that they would not contest the next elections on a PTI ticket.&nbsp;

They had reportedly mentioned that they would vote against Imran Khan in the no-confidence vote. But eventually, they didn't have to as the then-opposition managed to gather enough votes to oust Imran Khan from power.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) party dissident Noor Alam Khan was seen involved in a fight with an elderly at a hotel in Islamabad on Tuesday (April 12). The identity of the elderly has not been revealed, however, the video of the incident has gone viral on social media.

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) party dissident Noor Alam Khan was seen involved in a fight with an elderly at a hotel in Islamabad on Tuesday (April 12). The identity of the elderly has not been revealed, however, the video of the incident has gone viral on social media. Apart from Noor Alam Khan, Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Senator Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar, Faisal Karim Kundi and Nadeem Afzal Khan were also there as they can be seen in the video. Pakistan media reports have mentioned that the elderly allegedly called Noor Alam a 'turncoat' and used cuss words against him at the private hotel where the politicians were having an iftar dinner. ALSO READ | Mending ties with India, other neighbours will be priority of my government: Pak PM Sharif In the viral video, some of the mentioned politicians can be seen approaching the elderly. The surroundings looked like a dining hall. In the same video, Kundi can be seen picking up a glass and hurling its contents at the elderly. The video also shows how Khan and Khokhar thrashed the citizen after he threw a bottle at the dissident PTI lawmaker. The elderly citizen is said to be a PTI worker. So far, there is no official statement on how the fight was started and who instigated it. But Pakistan-based media outlet Dawn reported that Noor Alam had called the police later to submit his version of the events. ALSO READ | Newly elected Pak PM Sharif to visit China, Saudi Arabia: Report Watch the video here: @NOORALAMKHAN ; @Mustafa_PPP beating up an old citizen at Iftaar @Marriott for calling Noor Alam Khan a 'Lota', which he most definitely is. @ICT_Police what's going on?? pic.twitter.com/yk7SPg9tx1 — Major Adil Raja (R) (@soldierspeaks) April 12, 2022 × In his complaint, Noor Alam said that the unidentified man started to use cuss words when he was at the hotel with his friends. He also mentioned that the man threatened to kill him. He claimed, "The man did not stop and assaulted me and Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar with intent to kill, at which point we tried to stop him in our defence." Important to note that Noor Alam Khan is among other PTI dissidents, who took refuge at the Sindh House in the federal capital before the vote of no-confidence against former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The PTI dissidents had parted ways with the then-ruling party and had stated that they would not contest the next elections on a PTI ticket. They had reportedly mentioned that they would vote against Imran Khan in the no-confidence vote. But eventually, they didn't have to as the then-opposition managed to gather enough votes to oust Imran Khan from power. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: PTI dissident Noor Alam Khan, PPP leaders 'thrash elderly' Pakistani at hotel

In November 2016, a Californian woman Sherri Papini claimed that she was kidnapped. After three weeks, she reappeared almost 200 miles away from where she was last seen.&nbsp;

However, the case grabbed international media attention when reports emerged that she had staged everything.&nbsp;

National law enforcement experts said that there were several discrepancies and inconsistencies in the alleged abduction. &nbsp;

The case again resurfaced this year in March when she was arrested on charges of making false statements to the country's law enforcement officers and mail fraud.&nbsp;

The prosecutors said that she was apparently staying with her boyfriend in Costa Mesa during the period she claimed she had been kidnapped and remained missing. She had told officers that she had been kidnapped by two Hispanic women.&nbsp;

William Portanova, who is her attorney, now confirmed that Papini has signed a plea agreement Tuesday (April 12) morning in which she will plead guilty to the above-mentioned counts.&nbsp;

"We are taking this case in an entirely new direction. Everything that has happened before today stops today," said Portanova to the Sacramento Bee.&nbsp;

Papini said in her statement: "I am deeply ashamed of myself for my behaviour and so sorry for the pain I've caused my family, my friends, all the good people who needlessly suffered because of my story and those who worked so hard to try to help me. I will work the rest of my life to make amends for what I have done."&nbsp;

In 2020, authorities accused Papini of lying to authorities during the interview despite the fact that FBI agents warned her in advance that lying to the FBI is a crime.&nbsp;

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In November 2016, a Californian woman Sherri Papini claimed that she was kidnapped. After three weeks, she reappeared almost 200 miles away from where she was last seen.

In November 2016, a Californian woman Sherri Papini claimed that she was kidnapped. After three weeks, she reappeared almost 200 miles away from where she was last seen. However, the case grabbed international media attention when reports emerged that she had staged everything. National law enforcement experts said that there were several discrepancies and inconsistencies in the alleged abduction. The case again resurfaced this year in March when she was arrested on charges of making false statements to the country's law enforcement officers and mail fraud. The prosecutors said that she was apparently staying with her boyfriend in Costa Mesa during the period she claimed she had been kidnapped and remained missing. She had told officers that she had been kidnapped by two Hispanic women. William Portanova, who is her attorney, now confirmed that Papini has signed a plea agreement Tuesday (April 12) morning in which she will plead guilty to the above-mentioned counts. "We are taking this case in an entirely new direction. Everything that has happened before today stops today," said Portanova to the Sacramento Bee. Papini said in her statement: "I am deeply ashamed of myself for my behaviour and so sorry for the pain I've caused my family, my friends, all the good people who needlessly suffered because of my story and those who worked so hard to try to help me. I will work the rest of my life to make amends for what I have done." In 2020, authorities accused Papini of lying to authorities during the interview despite the fact that FBI agents warned her in advance that lying to the FBI is a crime. WATCH | Canada: Suspected killer of Indian student Kartik Vasudev arrested ×

Curious case of Sherri Papini: She said she was kidnapped, but all of it was staged

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