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The strait of Hormuz is witnessing another sharp decline in shipping activity after the ceasefire between the United States and Iran collapsed.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is spreading largely undetected, with four out of five new cases having no known link to existing patients. According to the latest government data, the Bundibugyo strain has infected 1,792 people and claimed 625 lives. WHO officials say the true scale of the outbreak could be two to four times higher than reported due to underreporting and ongoing community transmission.

The F-22 Raptor's cockpit is small due to its 1.5-metre wide forward fuselage and 114-centimetre canopy. This compact design minimises radar cross-section and makes room for internal weapons bays.

The F-22 Raptor offers pilots a 360-degree view using a frameless, 0.75-inch thick canopy. A golden Indium Tin Oxide coating reflects radar waves, keeping the massive cockpit completely stealthy.

Desert dust severely degrades the F-22 Raptor's delicate radar-absorbent coating. This abrasive weathering compromises the jet's stealth and triggers expensive, time-consuming maintenance.

Repainting the F-22's stealth coating requires extreme precision, climate-controlled curing, and weeks of labour. This complex upkeep contributes to a massive Rs 83 crore annual maintenance bill.

The Higashi-Aogashima vents were discovered in 2015 within Japan's exclusive economic zone, and to this day, it remains unknown how much marine life these hydrothermal fields host.

What if humanity disappeared tomorrow? A giant steel 'Black Box' being built in Tasmania aims to preserve the story of how civilisation changed the planet and possibly destroyed itself. Scroll down to find out why the project exists, what it will record, and who it's really meant for.

Dhamaal 4, featuring an ensemble cast including Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi and Jaaved Jaaferi, was released in cinemas on July 10. Read to know how much it minted on day one at the box office.

England captain Harry Kane has labelled Erling Haaland “a machine” but said he and Norway’s “beast” of a number nine are completely different players as they prepare to face off in the World Cup quarterfinal. “I think we’re completely different players. I know we’re both strikers, but we’re in almost two different positions,” Kane told his pre-match news conference on Friday.

Typhoon Bavi is leaving a trail of destruction across East Asia, bringing destructive winds, torrential rain, flooding and deadly landslides. The powerful storm has battered Japan's southern islands, forced the evacuation of more than 14,000 people in Taiwan, prompted China to issue an orange alert, and triggered deadly landslides in the Philippines, where at least 15 people have been killed.

US President Donald Trump renewed his warning to Iran, claiming 1,000 US missiles are "locked and loaded" if Tehran attempts to assassinate him. He said the military is prepared to "completely decimate" Iran if threatened.

Riots erupt on London's Edgware Road after France beat Morocco 2-0; 1 cop hospitalised, 4 arrested. It follows chaos post England-Mexico win too, with 42 arrests, hate crimes reported that night.

Anshula Kapoor finally tied the knot with her long-time beau, Rohan Thakkar, in a grand wedding celebration held on July 6 in Mumbai. Extending his blessings to the newlyweds, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent his warm wishes.

The Central Pollution Control Board classifies an AQI between 0 and 50 as “good”, the cleanest category on India's scale, which Delhi seldom sees. The respite was brief, as the AQI stood at 54 on Saturday before rising further to 99 on Sunday.

BTS' J-Hope's playful pose resembling the Statue of Liberty during one of his livestreams led to fans flooding social media with memes and jokes. The group recently wrapped up their concert at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, UK.

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha honoured with new sea slug species "Aldisa vozinha" by biologist Jesus Ortea after his World Cup heroics, including a shock draw with Spain before exit vs Argentina.

Fresh satellite images have revealed construction at at least nine of Kim Jong Un's luxury compounds, even as North Korea battles food shortages and economic hardship. Scroll down to see what the dictator is secretly renovating.

Meta has discontinued its new AI image-generation feature that used content from public Instagram accounts after widespread privacy concerns and criticism, including from a Hollywood union.