The Sun has had the largest number of sunspots in over 20 years this month, according to the US agencies observing the star. The estimated Sunspot Number or SNN for 8 August may have reached 299, said the US Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) in Boulder, Colorado.

The Sun probably just had the largest number of sunspots in over 20 years: What does it mean?

A man in the US who suffers from the muscle degeneration disease ALS was able to 'speak' using a brain-computer interface, offering hope to thousands of people who are unable to speak because of such conditions.

Brain-computer interface helps man with ALS 'speak' again: 'He cried with joy, we all did'

A woman in Britain has won a huge payout years after a rape case she had filed was dropped over so-called 'sexomnia'. Jade Blue McCrossen-Nethercott, a 32-year-old survivor and activist, was given £35,000 in compensation by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), which admitted to its wrong handling of the case and apologised.

'Sexomnia' case: UK woman whose rape trial was dropped over rare sleep disorder wins huge payout

Prominent actors, including Kamal Haasan, Akshay Kumar, Allu Arjun and Kartik Aaryan on Thursday celebrated India's 78th Independence Day with special messages on their social media handles.

Independence Day 2024: Akshay Kumar, Allu Arjun and other celebs wish fans

Indian Independence Day is here, and it would not be wrong to call it a festive week for the tinsel town, with Bollywood offering plenty of options for the audience hwading to theatres.

Vedaa Review: Sharvari is awesome in John Abraham's typical Bollywood film

Taylor Swift will return to the stage in London on Thursday to end the European leg of her "Eras" tour, a week after her Vienna concerts were cancelled due to a suicide attack plot.

Taylor Swift returns to stage in London after Vienna concert plot

A female math tutor in the UK who sexually abused an underage boy and kept a diary on it has been jailed for six years, police said. Holly Rouse-Sweeney, a 37-year-old tutor from Hebden Bridge, was given six years in jail by the Nottingham Crown Court on Friday (Aug 9).

Female tutor jailed for abusing underage boy in UK in second such case in two months

"Love is blind" and in some cases, like this one, it can be cruel. In India's Dehradun, a 42-year-old man spent five years in jail on rape charges after his 15-year-old daughter falsely accused him of the heinous crime at the behest of her boyfriend.

Love, lies, and betrayal: Father spends 5 years in jail, after being falsely accused of rape by own daughter

Shah Rukh Khan is back as Mufasa, the king of Pride Lands! The highly-anticipated movie Mufasa: The Lion King is set to release in theatres on December 20, and before that the makers are keeping up the fan's excitement with every new release.

The Three Khans! SRK and his sons Aryan and AbRam to voice Mufasa: The Lion King Hindi version

Lahore 1947 stands as one of the most anticipated projects in recent times, bringing together an impressive array of talent both in front of and behind the camera.

It's a wrap up for Aamir Khan's Lahore 1947 starring Sunny Deol

Bollywood singer Kumar Sonu is the recent victim of a deepfake. The singer has slammed a fake video of him circulating widely on social media, which falsely claims that he performed for Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan's event.

‘This news is fake, a lie!’: Kumar Sanu slams deepfake video of him singing for ex-Pak PM Imran Khan

The police in southern India's Bengaluru city have arrested a 23-year-old employee of a Third Wave Coffee outlet for allegedly placing a mobile phone in the women’s washroom to secretly record videos.

Indian coffee shop worker arrested for hiding phone in bathroom to secretly record women

The lawyer of the main suspect in a foiled plot to carry out an attack at Taylor Swift concert in Vienna on Sunday sought to play down the seriousness of the plan, saying her client was only "playing with ideas".

Taylor Swift plot suspect's lawyer plays down attack plan

The Kerala police on Friday arrested a YouTuber for allegedly making derogatory remarks against actor Mohanlal over his visit to the disaster-hit regions in Wayanad district donning army fatigues.

YouTuber arrested for making defamatory remarks against Mohanlal

French police on Saturday released US star rapper Travis Scott after 36 hours in custody in Paris over suspected violence, a US-based representative for the artist and prosecutors said.

US rapper Travis Scott released with 'no charges' a day after arrest at Paris hotel

A fisherman in the United Kingdom reeled in a rare Lego shark 27 years after it went missing from a container of shipping cargo in the 1990s. The toy is one of the five million pieces lost in the "Great Lego Spill of 1997," when a freak wave hit a cargo ship called the Tokio Express off the coast of Cornwall.

Fisherman finds rare Lego shark from 1997 spill, first reported piece in 27 years

Oscar winner Joaquin Phoenix's sudden departure from filmmaker Todd Haynes' upcoming film has led to the project's cancellation. According to American news outlet Variety, Phoenix dropped out of the gay drama film, about two men in love and fleeing to Mexico, just five days before filming was set to begin in Guadalajara.

Joaquin Phoenix's steps out of Todd Haynes' gay romance movie

Did Adele just confirm her engagement to her beau Rich Paul? After many rumours about her relationship status, the ''Hello'' singer has given a big hint about her future plans.

Adele drops big hint about her marriage plans after a fan proposal: 'I can't marry you, I'm already...'

Authorities in China are pursuing a crime ring for allegedly stealing over 4,000 dead bodies from crematoriums and medical labs so that their bones can be used for dental grafts.

4,000 dead bodies stolen and resold in China, police probing massive crime ring

Indian film actor Arjun Rampal recently revealed that his X (formerly Twitter) account was hacked. The actor has also advised his fans not to respond to any posts or messages made through his social media account.

Arjun Rampal’s X account hacked; actor urges fans to not respond to any 'tweets or messages'

Get ready to delve into the emotional world of Inside Out! After the triumph success of Inside Out 2, the makers have a special treat for millions of fans. At the D33 Expo in Anaheim, Pixar announced a new series, Dream Productions in the making.

Pixar announces Inside Out spinoff series titled Dream Productions, check more details inside

Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala made their love official on August 8, 2024. After keeping their romance a secret from the world, the couple made things public after getting engaged.

Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala’s engagement: A date chosen for cosmic significance!

Lunar eclipses were omens of death, destruction and pestilence - this is what several ancient civilisations, including Babylonia and parts of Mesopotamia, believed.

4,000-year-old tablets reveal prophecy about a king's death

No need to wrestle your dog into the bath anymore. Italian luxury fashion house Dolce & Gabbana has launched a new perfume for canine companions. The "alcohol-free scented mist for dogs" is on sale for 99 euros and comes with a free collar -- but also a warning from animal rights activists, who say it could cause pets distress.

Will you buy it? Dolce & Gabbana launches luxury dog perfume at this whopping price

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