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The B-52 bomber relies on exactly 10 tyres to support its massive 488,000-pound frame. Eight main tyres form a central bicycle layout, while two outrigger tyres prevent the fuel-loaded wings from violently striking the runway during flight operations.

The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran has collapsed, plunging the Strait of Hormuz back into chaos. Following Iranian strikes on three commercial vessels, the U.S. launched its largest military operation since the June truce, hitting over 90 strategic targets, including missile launchers, command centers, and radar sites.

During his historic visit to Australia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced a powerful numerical analogy to define the deepening India-Australia partnership. Describing the bilateral ties as "1+1+11," he emphasized that the cooperation between the two nations is not merely additive but exponential.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the return of the artefacts as part of Australia's commitment to ethical collection practices, framing it as a reflection of the growing people-to-people ties between Australia and India.

The race to succeed Sir Keir Starmer as the leader of the UK Labour Party—and the nation’s next Prime Minister—is officially underway. Nominations opened today, July 9, 2026, with former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham emerging as the clear frontrunner. Having secured overwhelming early support from the Parliamentary Labour Party, Burnham is widely expected to be confirmed uncontested.

US political influencer Jackson Hinkle sparked controversy after attending Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral in Iran, drawing fresh criticism and calls for his arrest.

Arnav Paparkar’s impressive Wimbledon run ended with a 6-2, 7-5 quarter-final defeat to American Jordan Lee.

From superhero drama to action-packed blockbusters, films like Avengers: Doomsday, The Odyssey, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and Dune: Part Three are among the most anticipated Hollywood releases set to hit theatres in the second half of 2026. Scroll down to check the list.

A fire erupted around noon at the Huiteng Shoes factory in Jinjiang city in Fujian province. Hours after the blaze began, some people were still feared trapped inside the building.

According to reports, one of the Russian ships hit in the Ukrainian drone attacks was still burning and the crews were evacuated.

Diljit Dosanjh and his US citizenship have long been discussed, and now he has again caught the attention when he laughed off a green card question.

Novo Nordisk stated that Awiqli (insulin icodec) cuts the number of required insulin injections from 365 per year to just 52, thanks to its once-weekly dosing.

The Doldrums fault system, located deep beneath the Atlantic Ocean, has revealed itself as a haunting and creepy zone at a depth of over 13,000 feet. Scientists saw a fish with barrel-like eyes for the first time, along with two never-before-seen hydrothermal fields.

With the knock out stages promising some of the tournament's most intense and highstakes football action, advertiser interest continues to surge as brands seek to capitalise on the unprecedented viewership and fan passion surrounding the competition.

The US and Iran exchanged fresh strikes as Tehran claimed control of the Strait of Hormuz, Jordan intercepted Iranian missiles, and reports emerged of attacks on Bushehr.

Understanding the personal factors and market forces that shape personal loan interest rates, from credit score to lender relationships to processing fees, empowers borrowers to compare offers effectively and negotiate better terms instead of accepting the first quote they receive.

Front-line healthcare workers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have staged a walkout to protest months of unpaid wages and bonuses amid the ongoing Ebola (Bundibugyo virus) outbreak. Since the outbreak was declared on May 15, 2026, staff in hard-hit areas like Ituri province report working without adequate gear or compensation. The strike, which includes doctors, nurses, and burial teams, threatens to cripple the response as cases and deaths continue to rise rapidly across the region.

Could there already be a nuclear weapon in space? A scientist thinks it is possible. He says that the Outer Space Treaty has no way to detect whether a satellite could have carried a nuke into space. He has developed a method to detect one.

India’s T20I struggles began with a 0-2 series loss to Ireland, followed by a record 125-run defeat against England in the second T20I.