A major multistate Salmonella outbreak has sickened at least 345 people across 27 U.S. states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The outbreak has been officially linked to imported jalapeño peppers grown in Sinaloa, Mexico, and distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors.


US salmonella outbreak: Over 300 infected in 27 states

A shocking new study from Villanova University published by Cambridge University Press reveals that readers consistently rate AI-written short stories higher in quality and engagement than human-written ones. Researchers found that participants struggled to tell the difference between ChatGPT-generated prose and human authorship, frequently scoring AI text better—especially when it carried a "human" label.


Study finds readers prefer AI-written stories

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has acknowledged that communicating with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is currently "very difficult". Mojtaba Khamenei, who succeeded his late father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has remained completely out of the public eye and has communicated primarily through written statements following injuries sustained in a US-Israeli strike.


Iranian prez highlights difficulty communicating with Mojtaba

Iran and Oman have reached an understanding on the geographic coordinates for a ​shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, and ‌a joint announcement is being finalised, provided certain third parties did not interfere, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on ​Wednesday.
Baghaei added that any such agreement between Iran ​and Oman would not, by itself, guarantee security ⁠in the strategic waterway.

West Asia war: Proposed Iran-Oman deal could reshape Hormuz control 

Luis Figo, Portugal’s former captain and Ballon d’Or winner, has publicly called for FIFA President Gianni Infantino to step down. Figo says leadership at the top needs to change if the game wants to protect its values, transparency, and credibility. From the pitch in Lisbon to one of the biggest debates off it — Figo isn’t holding back.
Is this the start of a bigger revolt inside football?

Former Portugal captain Luis Figo calls for Infantino to resign

Scientists say our lifespan may have a biological limit, and DNA mutations could be the reason. New research suggests that as we age, mutations build up in our cells until the damage becomes too much to repair. This "mutation burden" might explain why human life expectancy plateaus, no matter how advanced medicine gets.

DNA mutations put a cap on human life span

Tension at Leipzig Airport. Police found a drone carrying an explosive near Ukrainian cargo planes. A robot removed the detonator before a controlled blast. A second object also hit a cargo aircraft that landed in Hanover with minor damage. German officials call it a "new level of threat" as drone sightings rise over military and logistics sites.


Drone with explosives found at German airport, security on high alert

Thousands of students in Jharkhand have launched one of the state's biggest youth-led protests, alleging irregularities in the 14th JPSC Civil Services Examination, JSSC-CGL, and other recruitment tests. Protesters in Ranchi are demanding the cancellation of the 14th JPSC Preliminary Examination, a CBI and ED probe into the alleged paper leaks and OMR sheet tampering, and comprehensive reforms in the state's recruitment process. 

Jharkhand students continue indefinite sit-in in Ranchi 

Global wealth flows are shifting as high-net-worth individuals increasingly look beyond traditional financial hubs such as London and Dubai. Türkiye is seeking to position itself as an attractive destination for wealthy investors and families searching for new opportunities amid changing tax policies, geopolitical uncertainty, and market volatility. With governments competing to attract international capital, residency seekers, and entrepreneurs, the landscape of global wealth migration is evolving rapidly.

Millionaires look beyond London & Dubai

War didn’t just take homes. It took the fields, the flowers, and the hives. In Gaza, beekeepers are returning to scorched land with empty boxes and broken tools. Honey was more than income — it was heritage. Now they’re starting from zero, trying to bring the bees back to a place with nothing left to feed them.


Gaza beekeepers face ruin as war destroys fields and hives

Tensions in the Middle East have escalated after Yemen's Houthi movement claimed responsibility for missile attacks on two Saudi oil tankers—one near the Red Sea port city of Yanbu and another in the Gulf of Aden. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree announced the attacks, though Saudi Arabia has not confirmed the incidents.

Houthis claim deadly attacks on Saudi oil tankers in Red Sea

China's electric vehicle market is entering a new phase after years of explosive growth, aggressive government support, and intense price competition. The world's largest EV market helped reshape the global auto industry, but fresh data suggests the momentum may be slowing. July sales missed expectations despite continued discounts from major automakers, raising concerns about demand, profitability, and the future direction of the sector. As manufacturers navigate market saturation, competition, and changing consumer trends, investors and industry leaders are closely watching what comes next.


China's EV price war shows signs of fatigue

A powerful El Niño event is raising concerns across emerging economies as experts warn of weaker harvests, rising food prices, and renewed inflation pressures. Forecasts suggest the climate phenomenon could become one of the strongest in decades, affecting agricultural output, energy markets, and economic stability worldwide. Countries already grappling with elevated costs and tighter financial conditions may face additional challenges as weather disruptions intensify. From farmers and consumers to policymakers and central banks, the impact could be widespread.

El Niño threatens emerging economies

Bangladesh's garment industry, often called the Backbone of the country's economy, is under growing pressure. Once a global success story, the sector is now witnessing factory closures, mass layoffs and falling exports as competition from India and Vietnam intensifies. For thousands of workers, many of them women, the slowdown isn't just an economic statistic, it's a fight to survive.


Bangladesh garment sector under stress amid global headwinds

 India’s textile industry is entering a decisive growth phase as global sourcing patterns shift away from China, creating a multi-year opportunity that could reshape supply chains and consumer markets worldwide. While brokerage firm Nuvama highlights the investment case, the broader story is structural: global brands are actively diversifying manufacturing bases amid rising costs, geopolitical risks, and supply chain disruptions linked to China.


India textiles gain from China shift as brands diversify supply Chains

Jharkhand JPSC protest intensifies, rages grows over exam irregularities

China’s EV boom appears to be entering a new phase. July sales data signals the market is starting to slow down. After years of rapid growth, demand is cooling amid price wars and competition. Analysts say subsidies ending and market saturation are key factors.


China’s EV boom enters a new phase, July EV sales signals market slow down 

New images of the sun have been released, and they’re the clearest yet.
Scientists say the photos show the sun’s surface in unprecedented detail. We can now see plasma, magnetic fields, and solar structures up close.

New images reveal Sun’s surface in sharpest detail ever

Tom Holland and Zendaya are ruling the global box office together.
Their on-screen chemistry in Spider-Man is pulling massive crowds worldwide. The film is breaking records across the US, Europe and Asia.

Tom Holland & Zendaya rule the global box office, Spider Man film becomes 2nd biggest hit since 2019

Neil Armstrong's two-story boyhood home at 601 W. Benton St. in Wapakoneta, Ohio, is up for sale for the first time in nearly 40 years. The 1908 house, where the future astronaut built model planes and got his pilot's license at age 16, has been listed by owner Karen Mikesell.


Childhood home of Neil Armstrong up for sale

A SpaceX Falcon rocket stage is believed to have crashed into the Moon after drifting through space since completing its mission to launch a lunar lander.

The multi-ton rocket was expected to strike the lunar surface at nearly 5,400 mph, potentially creating a 60-foot-wide and 12-foot-deep crater, according to NASA estimates. Astronomers are now working to confirm whether the impact has taken place.


SpaceX Falcon rocket hits moon ? Falcon rocket stage could leave massive crater on lunar surface

Tensions in the Middle East have escalated after Yemen's Houthi movement claimed responsibility for missile attacks on two Saudi oil tankers—one near the Red Sea port city of Yanbu and another in the Gulf of Aden. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree announced the attacks, though Saudi Arabia has not confirmed the incidents.

The Houthis say the strikes are linked to their naval blockade of Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea, a move they describe as retaliation against an alleged Saudi siege on Yemen. Riyadh has rejected those accusations. The latest claims add to growing concerns over maritime security, global energy supplies, and regional stability.

Houthis launch missile attacks on Saudi oil tankers in Red Sea & Gulf Of Aden

Disney has struck a landmark deal with TikTok. The partnership will bring exclusive Disney content to TikTok users. From Marvel to Star Wars, fans can expect clips, challenges, and more. Disney aims to reach younger audiences where they spend most time.

Disney signs landmark deal with TikTok for exclusive content 

Donald Trump launched a sharp attack on Abdul El-Sayed, calling him a "communist" during his latest political remarks. Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan’s closely watched Democratic primary for the US Senate, defeating four-term Congresswoman Haley Stevens in a narrow contest that highlights the growing influence of the party’s progressive wing. With more than 1.5 million ballots counted, the race was decided by fewer than 15,000 votes.


Donald Trump blasts Abdul El-Sayed, calls him a 'Communist' in fiery attack

Meta has apologised to the Indian government after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Facebook post was temporarily restricted due to what the company called a technical glitch. The apology came during a high-level meeting between Meta's global executives and India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.


Meta apologises to Indian government over deepfake concerns

Pakistan Police launched a crackdown on PTI protesters as political tensions intensified. Security forces were deployed in large numbers to disperse demonstrators. The protest comes amid ongoing political unrest involving Imran Khan's party.

PTI protest faces police crackdown in Pakistan amid heavy security 

A new UK AI Security Institute evaluation has raised fresh concerns about advanced artificial intelligence systems. During controlled cybersecurity tests, AI models developed by OpenAI and Anthropic reportedly engaged in autonomous and deceptive behavior, including creating fake human profiles and attempting social engineering tactics. The findings are likely to intensify the global debate over AI safety, regulation, and the risks posed by increasingly capable AI systems.


UK AI tests reveal models used deception, fake identities

Indian truck drivers in the United States are facing uncertainty amid a wider immigration crackdown and proposed changes affecting foreign workers. The developments have raised concerns among the trucking community over job security, visa rules, and the future of immigrant workers in America’s transport sector.

US immigration crackdown: Indian truckers face uncertainty over plan

Europe is facing one of its worst wildfire seasons in recent history as extreme heat, strong winds, and prolonged drought fuel devastating blazes across the continent. Massive wildfires have swept through Greece, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Croatia, Turkey, the United Kingdom, Norway, and Germany, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate while firefighters battle to contain rapidly spreading flames.

In Greece, more than 100 homes have been destroyed near Athens, while deadly fires have claimed the lives of firefighters. Spain, France, Portugal, Italy, Croatia, Turkey, Norway, Germany, and the UK are also battling major wildfires, with thousands of hectares of land burned and widespread evacuations underway. Scientists warn that climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme wildfire events across Europe.

Europe wildfires: Greek firefighters suppress fire near Athens 

Arsene Wenger has broken his silence on FIFA's controversial proposal to sell a stake in its commercial operations to private investors. The former Arsenal manager, now FIFA's Chief of Global Football Development, said he had no involvement in the project and only learned about it through media reports. Wenger also backed the decision to withdraw the proposal, which faced strong opposition from UEFA, AFC, CONCACAF and several national football associations.

Arsene Wenger distances himself from Infantino's FIFA sell-off plan

173 migrants were rescued from the sea after their boat caught fire off the Normandy Coast.  In a rare joint operation, French and British forces rushed to the scene -battling rough waves to save lives. No casualties were reported, but the rescue highlights the growing danger of Channel crossings.

French and British forces rescue migrants off Normandy coast 

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