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This UFO was shot down by US Air Force over Alaska. Ex-military official reveals the truth behind it

The image of the UFO, which was shot down by the US Air Force over Canada, was released on Wednesday (September 25). In the image, the unidentified cylindrical object was captured when it was hovering in the air in February 2023 before it was shot down over Canada's Yukon Territory.

Netanyahu tells IDF to tone down Lebanon strikes, claims report as allies demand 21-day ceasefire

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to tone down their attacks in Lebanon in light of the US, France and other allies calling for an immediate 21-day ceasefire, a report in The Times of Israel claimed, citing Channel 12.

Iwao Hakamata: World's longest-serving death row inmate declared innocent 50 years after 4 murders

A court in Japan on Thursday (Sep 26) acquitted Iwao Hakamata, the world's longest-serving death row inmate, half a century after he was arrested and sentenced to death on the basis of some 'blood-stained cloths' found near the site of the quadruple murders.

Sydney Harbour waters turned green all of a sudden by... a plumber?

People who went to Sydney Harbour were shocked to see the water in parts of the iconic area turn green this week. The culprit: A dye that was dumped on the water, reportedly by a plumber.

Mars once lost its atmosphere. Scientists now believe they may have found it

Mars once was a vibrant planet with a thick atmosphere and water bodies billions of years ago. However, now it is a cold and dry desert and with the thick atmosphere no more in sight.

Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa Speaks To WION On India's Historic Chess Olympiad Triumph | Exclusive

India officially confirmed itself as a superpower in World Chess by winning the gold medal in both the open and women's category at the chess Olympiad in Budapest. One of the brightest stars of India's golden generation R Praggnanandhaa was central to his team success in the open event. Watch in for more details!

German court charges three in Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher blackmail case

German prosecutors said Wednesday they were bringing charges against three men arrested this year over a blackmail plot targeting the family of Formula One legend Michael Schumacher.

Two rocks fused into one to form peanut-like asteroid that flew past Earth

An asteroid that flew past Earth recently was not one but two pieces of rocks melded with one another. It resembled a snowman, with a head and a body, and was pretty big.

Saudi man escapes death penalty, gets 30 years’ jail sentence for criticising government on social media

A Saudi court sentenced a retired teacher to 30 years in jail for criticising the government on social media, less than two months after his death sentence was overturned, his brother said on Tuesday.

TVS Ronin festive edition launched: What's special?

TVS Motor Company has added a new festive edition to its Ronin motorcycle portfolio. The festive edition of Ronin will feature a striking Midnight Blue colour scheme with vibrant fluorescent green colour graphics, available exclusively on the top variant.

China: Boy punished for going to toilet after curfew hours at boarding school

A boarding school in China punished a teenage boy for using the bathroom 15 minutes after the curfew time. The news has created a stir, with the local education authority reprimanding the school for doing so.

Bengaluru fridge horror: ‘I killed my lover,’ confesses accused in suicide note, reveals shocking details

Disclaimer: Some readers may find the story disturbing. Discretion is advised. The suicide note, written by the accused, who allegedly chopped 26-year-old Mahalaxmi into 59 pieces and stuffed her body parts in the fridge in the Indian city of Bengaluru, has revealed the details of the horrific crime, which left the country shocked.

British PM Keir Starmer Defends Top Aide Sue Gray

British PM Keir Starmer has insisted that Sue Gray's Salary should not be the subject of public debate. Starmer also said that the growing number of negative briefing about his chief of staff were not helpful. Watch WION to know more.

Afghanistan Looking To Expand Relations

Afghanistan's Taliban government has said that it is Keen to join the BRICS economic Forum. The summit of emerging economies that includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa will meet next month in the southwestern Russian city. Watch to know more.

Star Health Sues Telegram For Data Breach

A leading Indian insurance company has filed a lawsuit against messaging application telegram and has alleged hacker, this follows reports that the self- style hacker used telegram chatbots to expose sensitive personal information for medical records of star Health policy holders. Watch to know more.

Ayodhya to Airport Express: Architect Dikshu Kukreja speaks to WION before historic UK exhibition

The architecture firm that designed the master plan of the spruced-up Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh is soon going to be part of two special events in the UK and Albania.

Volkswagen workers threaten strikes over plant closures

The union IG Metall is intensifying issues with Volkswagen due to the unsuccessful first round of negotiations, causing fears of strikes, possible layoffs and the possibility of shutting down various plants.

India: 7-year-old allegedly beaten, given electric shocks by teacher for forgetting school bag

Disclaimer: Some readers may find the story disturbing. Discretion is advised. A seven-year-old student of a private school in Aligarh's Lodha police station area was allegedly abused physically by his teacher after he forgot to bring his school bag on Wednesday (September 25), according to a report by the Times of India.

US Elections 2024 | 'Would Have Beaten Trump If I Was Still Contesting': President Biden

President Joe Biden, during an appearance on "The View" on Wednesday, said he is "at peace" with his decision to exit the 2024 race but says he is still confident he would have defeated Donald Trump in November. Watch to know more!