Scientists have discovered the brightest object ever in the universe: a hungry black hole that devours the gas equivalent of the Sun, every day. The scientists at the Australian National University observed the fast-moving, ferocious quasar that has a mass of 17 billion Suns, making it 500 trillion times brighter than our ball of heat and light.

Enormously 'hungry' black hole that eats 370 Suns a year is likely the brightest object in universe

A number of European countries on Monday (Feb 19) summoned Russian diplomats over the rather suspicious death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny last week, whilst also warning of fresh sanctions.

Alexei Navalny death: European nations summon Russian diplomats, warn of fresh sanctions

A dark web site belonging to the world's most infamous ransomware gang has been seized by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and its international allies.

LockBit: World's most infamous ransomware gang's website seized by FBI and allies

Former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki's 19-year-old son Marco Troper has died, aged 19, informed his family. Troper was found dead in a University of California, Berkeley campus dormitory where he was a student.

Former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki's son found dead in UC Berkeley dorm

Ukrainian visa holders who arrived in the UK to escape the ongoing war with Russia will be given an additional 18-month extension to stay in Britain until at least September 2026, announced the Home Office on Sunday (Feb 18).

UK announces 18-month visa extension scheme for Ukrainians

Thailand's jailed former prime minister Thaksin Shinwatra was seen leaving the jail on Sunday (Feb 18) morning where he had been lodged for the last six months, according to various agency reports.

Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra leaves prison hospital on parole: Reports

Elon Musk Net worth: Last year, Elon Musk lost the title of the 'world's richest person,' however, a new report on Thursday (Feb 15) revealed that every minute of the tech billionaire is worth a whopping $6,887.

'Nothing short of remarkable': THIS is how much Elon Musk earns in one minute

An Indian embassy staff member posted in Moscow was arrested on January 28 from his native place in Uttar Pradesh for divulging sensitive Indian military information.

Espionage case: Indian embassy staff in Moscow fell prey to Pakistan ISI honey trap

Women around the globe are potentially being exposed to harmful practices like overdiagnosis and unnecessary treatments, due to the latest marketing gimmick: feminist messages.

'Take charge': Companies using feminist messages to push 'useless' health products onto women, finds study

Indian security forces fired tear gas at protesting farmers for a second day on Wednesday (February 14) to stop tens of thousands from marching to the capital New Delhi to demand higher prices for their produce.

Farmers' protest: How protesting farmers are using kites to defy security forces

Harvey Sultzer, a US-based grieving widower, is suing the medical giant Intuitive Surgical (IS) seeking over $75,000 in damages for his wife's death. He claims that his wife Sandra Sultzer's death was caused by the surgical robot da Vinci.

US: Surgical robot kills cancer patient after burning hole in internal organs, husband seeks justice

A 39-year-old man has become the first person in England and Wales to be convicted of cyber flashing. The man, a resident of Essex, has been convicted under the Online Safety Act for sending unsolicited images of his exposed male genitalia to a teenage girl and a woman.

Explained | What is ‘cyber flashing’? UK man becomes first to be convicted of the crime in England and Wales

In the vibrant Mexican resort town of Cancun, police have cracked down on a notorious drug syndicate, nabbing six members allegedly embroiled in a string of gruesome crimes.

Cancun crackdown: Police bust drug syndicate that hacked to death 5 people with machete

Democrat leader Tom Suozzi has won the special election to New York's 3rd District, beating Republican candidate Mazi Pilip, according to US media reports. Suozzi's victory means he will be replacing embattled former GOP Rep.

Democrat Tom Suozzi wins New York special election, replacing ousted Republican George Santos

The Congress declared its support for farmers' demands. Farmers are demanding a legal guarantee on Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops. Leader Mallikarjun Kharge announced this as the party's "first guarantee" ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. Watch this video for all details.

Farmers' protest: Politics over 'Right to MSP' as INDIA bloc makes big election promise

In a digital resurrection that's both eerie and captivating, an unexpected political figure, one who ruled Indonesia with an iron fist, has emerged ahead of the upcoming elections.

Surprise comeback: Indonesian dictator Suharto 'resurrected' ahead of elections. Watch!

A federal judge has ramped up the Securities and exchange commission's scrutiny of Elon Musk's $44 billion takeover of Twitter, now branded as 'x'. The judge's order demands Musk's testimony. Watch to know more!

Elon musk faces court-ordered grilling over $44 bn twitter deal

Former US President Donald Trump raised a storm of criticism from the White House and Western officials. He suggested he would not defend NATO allies who failed to spend enough on defence. Watch this video for all details.

What did Trump say about NATO funding and why is it worrying European allies?

US President Joe Biden's re-election campaign on Sunday (Feb 11) joined the TikTok by posting a 26-second video, even as his administration cracks down on the Chinese owned short-video platform over alleged security concerns.

Hypocrisy? US President Joe Biden's re-election campaign joins TikTok even as govt cracks down on app

Iran is recruiting British Muslims on pilgrimage tours to various Middle Eastern countries to spy on Jews and Jewish targets in the United Kingdom, a report in the DailyMail has claimed.

Iran recruiting British Muslims on pilgrimage in Middle East to spy on Jews: Report

An infant in the US state of Missouri died on Friday (Feb 9) after her mother mistakenly put her inside an oven for a nap, according to a report by news agency Associated Press.

US: Infant girl dies in Kansas City after mother mistakenly puts her in oven instead of crib

Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan aka MS Swaminathan has been announced as one of the recipients of the esteemed Bharat Ratna award. The eminent agronomist and agricultural scientist will be conferred with the prestigious award for his contributions to Indian agriculture and farmer's welfare.

'Father of Economic Ecology': All you need to know about Bharat Ratna recipient MS Swaminathan

Six family members, including three children, are feared dead following a tragic incident in a suburban Philadelphia house fire believed to be intentionally set during a shooting that also wounded two police officers, said officials on Thursday.

Pennsylvania: Police battle massive house fire amid shooting incident, six feared dead

At least four people have died in Haldwani. Rioters are targeting policemen. The government has issued a shoot-at-sight order. What's happening in Uttarakhand's Haldwani?

Haldwani violence: What's happening in Haldwani? Why did govt issue shoot-at-sight order?

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