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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is hosting an extravagant gala dinner for world leaders attending the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Saturday (Sep 12). The dinner puts India’s rich culinary diversity in the spotlight, with a menu bringing together regional flavours, traditional recipes and modern presentation.From the Himalayas to southern India, and from Gujarati delicacies to the iconic sweets of Old Delhi, the menu takes guests on a culinary journey across the country. It brings together the richness of Indian cuisine with age-old traditions, offering world leaders a taste of India beyond the summit halls.<h2>What’s in the BRICS menu?</h2>Starters<ul><li>Khandvi Mille - Feuille: Steamed gram-flour roll, tempered with mustard, coconut and curry leaves. Served with Kesar mango, micro-greens and yoghurt dressing</li><li>Khumb Galouti: Tender pan-grilled mushroom kebabs with mint pearls, served on a bed of sheermal bread</li></ul>Main Course<ul><li>Paneer Lababdar: Soft cottage cheese cubes simmered in a rich gravy of shallots and tomato</li><li>Gucchi Marmik: Himalayan morel mushrooms and tender asparagus, gently simmered with saffron, raisins, and mamra almonds</li><li>Carrot Bean Poriyal: Blend of carrots and green beans toasted in aromatic South Indian spices in hand-pressed virgin coconut oil and finished with freshly grated coconut</li><li>Thakkali Belle Saaru: Light lentil broth of toor dal enriched with fresh tomatoes and curry leaves Millet Pulao: Fragrant basmati rice and pearl millets cooked with spices and seasonal aromatics</li><li>Beetroot Raita: Chilled yoghurt with beetroot and fresh herbs</li></ul>(Assorted Indian Breads)Dessert<ul><li>Old Delhi Fruit Cream with Jalebi: Seasonal fruits and lightly whipped cream paired with a crispy sweet fritter</li><li>Shahtoot Phirni: Slow-cooked pudding of milk and rice, topped with sweet mulberries and gold leaf</li></ul>

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At the BRICS Summit 2026, PM Modi’s gala dinner menu takes world leaders on a culinary journey across India, blending regional flavours, traditional recipes and modern presentation.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is hosting an extravagant gala dinner for world leaders attending the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Saturday (Sep 12). The dinner puts India’s rich culinary diversity in the spotlight, with a menu bringing together regional flavours, traditional recipes and modern presentation. From the Himalayas to southern India, and from Gujarati delicacies to the iconic sweets of Old Delhi, the menu takes guests on a culinary journey across the country. It brings together the richness of Indian cuisine with age-old traditions, offering world leaders a taste of India beyond the summit halls. What’s in the BRICS menu? Starters Khandvi Mille - Feuille: Steamed gram-flour roll, tempered with mustard, coconut and curry leaves. Served with Kesar mango, micro-greens and yoghurt dressing Khumb Galouti: Tender pan-grilled mushroom kebabs with mint pearls, served on a bed of sheermal bread Main Course Paneer Lababdar: Soft cottage cheese cubes simmered in a rich gravy of shallots and tomato Gucchi Marmik: Himalayan morel mushrooms and tender asparagus, gently simmered with saffron, raisins, and mamra almonds Carrot Bean Poriyal: Blend of carrots and green beans toasted in aromatic South Indian spices in hand-pressed virgin coconut oil and finished with freshly grated coconut Thakkali Belle Saaru: Light lentil broth of toor dal enriched with fresh tomatoes and curry leaves Millet Pulao: Fragrant basmati rice and pearl millets cooked with spices and seasonal aromatics Beetroot Raita: Chilled yoghurt with beetroot and fresh herbs (Assorted Indian Breads) Dessert Old Delhi Fruit Cream with Jalebi: Seasonal fruits and lightly whipped cream paired with a crispy sweet fritter Shahtoot Phirni: Slow-cooked pudding of milk and rice, topped with sweet mulberries and gold leaf

At the BRICS Summit 2026, PM Modi’s gala dinner menu takes world leaders on a culinary journey across India, blending regional flavours, traditional recipes and modern presentation.

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The New Delhi Declaration of BRICS Summit 2026 expressed deep concern over the continued escalation of tensions in West Asia and called for the exercise of maximum restraint. The declaration, issued after the 18th BRICS Summit on Saturday (Sep 12), &nbsp;reaffirmed support for a sovereign, independent and viable State of Palestine within the internationally recognised 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.<h2>Call for restraint, protection of trade and energy flows&nbsp;</h2>The declaration called for the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure in this context, while encouraging dialogue and diplomacy towards a long-term understanding for a lasting peace, security and stability in the region. The grouping also stressed the need to work together to maintain the "smooth flow of global trade, supply chains and energy", in accordance with applicable international law.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brics-summit-2026-india-ensures-consensus-brics-nations-to-issue-joint-statement-today-1789205401103">BRICS Summit 2026: India ensures consensus: BRICS nations to issue joint statement today</a><h2>Two-state solution and Palestine's UN membership</h2>BRICS reaffirmed that a just and lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict can only be achieved by peaceful means, and that it depends on the fulfilment of the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, including the rights to self-determination and return. BRICS affirmed the need for representation of Palestine in international organisations, including multilateral financial institutions, and access to their resources. It reaffirmed support for the State of Palestine's full membership in the UN.&nbsp;The two-state solution includes Palestinian state within the 1967 borders — comprising the Gaza Strip and the West Bank — to achieve the vision of two states living side by side in peace and security, said the declaration.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/brics-2026-begins-india-takes-center-stage-amid-global-turmoil-1789207496823/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/brics-2026-begins-india-takes-center-stage-amid-global-turmoil-1789207496823/embed</a><h2>Firm opposition to displacement from Gaza</h2>The grouping expressed "firm opposition to the forced displacement, temporary or permanent, under any pretext" of any of the Palestinian population from the Occupied Palestinian Territory, as well as to any geographic or demographic changes to the territory of the Gaza Strip. It reiterated that international law and international judicial bodies demand the end of the illegal occupation and the immediate cessation of all practices that undermine legal norms and obstruct a just and lasting peace.<h2>Starvation as a method of warfare condemned</h2>BRICS expressed grave concern about the humanitarian situation in Gaza. It specifically named "the use of starvation as a method of warfare", attacks targeting civilians and civilian objects including healthcare facilities, and the unlawful obstruction of humanitarian access. It condemned attempts to politicise or militarise humanitarian assistance, while noting Israel's legal obligation to ensure the provision of humanitarian aid in Gaza.The leaders asserted support for UNRWA and stressed the need to fully respect the mandate bestowed on it by the UN General Assembly to provide basic services to Palestine refugees across its five fields of operations.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brics-summit-2026-begins-pm-modi-proposes-seafarers-emergency-support-network-1789205787124">BRICS Summit : PM Modi calls for seafarer emergency support mechanism, asks bloc to give 10 proposals for global governance reform</a><h2>Lebanon: Call on Israel to withdraw</h2>The declaration welcomed the ceasefire in Lebanon and called on all parties to strictly adhere to its terms and fully implement UN Security Council Resolution 1701. It condemns the continued violations of the ceasefire and of Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and calls on Israel to respect the terms agreed with the Lebanese government and to withdraw its occupying forces from all Lebanese territories in which they remain.<h2>No unilateral changes in Jerusalem</h2>BRICS rejected &nbsp;any unilateral measures that seek to alter the legal and historical status of occupied Jerusalem. It urged full respect for the sanctity of all religious sites and holy places in the city, and for the rights of all to access and observe their religious rites without hindrance.

BRICS Summit New Delhi Declaration urged maximum restraint in West Asia. It has backed a State of Palestine within 1967 borders, and condemned starvation as a method of warfare. Here is what else it said:

The New Delhi Declaration of BRICS Summit 2026 expressed deep concern over the continued escalation of tensions in West Asia and called for the exercise of maximum restraint. The declaration, issued after the 18th BRICS Summit on Saturday (Sep 12), reaffirmed support for a sovereign, independent and viable State of Palestine within the internationally recognised 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. Call for restraint, protection of trade and energy flows The declaration called for the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure in this context, while encouraging dialogue and diplomacy towards a long-term understanding for a lasting peace, security and stability in the region. The grouping also stressed the need to work together to maintain the "smooth flow of global trade, supply chains and energy", in accordance with applicable international law. Also read: BRICS Summit 2026: India ensures consensus: BRICS nations to issue joint statement today Two-state solution and Palestine's UN membership BRICS reaffirmed that a just and lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict can only be achieved by peaceful means, and that it depends on the fulfilment of the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, including the rights to self-determination and return. BRICS affirmed the need for representation of Palestine in international organisations, including multilateral financial institutions, and access to their resources. It reaffirmed support for the State of Palestine's full membership in the UN. The two-state solution includes Palestinian state within the 1967 borders — comprising the Gaza Strip and the West Bank — to achieve the vision of two states living side by side in peace and security, said the declaration. https://www.wionews.com/videos/brics-2026-begins-india-takes-center-stage-amid-global-turmoil-1789207496823/embed Firm opposition to displacement from Gaza The grouping expressed "firm opposition to the forced displacement, temporary or permanent, under any pretext" of any of the Palestinian population from the Occupied Palestinian Territory, as well as to any geographic or demographic changes to the territory of the Gaza Strip. It reiterated that international law and international judicial bodies demand the end of the illegal occupation and the immediate cessation of all practices that undermine legal norms and obstruct a just and lasting peace. Starvation as a method of warfare condemned BRICS expressed grave concern about the humanitarian situation in Gaza. It specifically named "the use of starvation as a method of warfare", attacks targeting civilians and civilian objects including healthcare facilities, and the unlawful obstruction of humanitarian access. It condemned attempts to politicise or militarise humanitarian assistance, while noting Israel's legal obligation to ensure the provision of humanitarian aid in Gaza. The leaders asserted support for UNRWA and stressed the need to fully respect the mandate bestowed on it by the UN General Assembly to provide basic services to Palestine refugees across its five fields of operations. Also read: BRICS Summit : PM Modi calls for seafarer emergency support mechanism, asks bloc to give 10 proposals for global governance reform Lebanon: Call on Israel to withdraw The declaration welcomed the ceasefire in Lebanon and called on all parties to strictly adhere to its terms and fully implement UN Security Council Resolution 1701. It condemns the continued violations of the ceasefire and of Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and calls on Israel to respect the terms agreed with the Lebanese government and to withdraw its occupying forces from all Lebanese territories in which they remain. No unilateral changes in Jerusalem BRICS rejected any unilateral measures that seek to alter the legal and historical status of occupied Jerusalem. It urged full respect for the sanctity of all religious sites and holy places in the city, and for the rights of all to access and observe their religious rites without hindrance.

BRICS Summit New Delhi Declaration urged maximum restraint in West Asia. It has backed a State of Palestine within 1967 borders, and condemned starvation as a method of warfare. Here is what else it said:

BRICS Summit: New Delhi Declaration urges maximum restraint in West Asia, backs Palestinian statehood, two-state solution

A researcher has given a new theory suggesting that the Great Pyramid of Giza may contain a hidden mathematical code connected to the Moon, stars and planets. Independent researcher Sefy Levy stated that the dimensions of the pyramid, along with its height, base and sloping sides, contain numerical patterns that could indicate the ancient Egyptians' knowledge of mathematics and astronomy. The theory is based on a paper published on SSRN, though it has not undergone peer review, and mainstream Egyptologists have not yet verified its claims.<h3>What does the theory claim?</h3>Levy analysed the key measurements of the Great Pyramid using fractions tied to ancient Egyptian mathematical practices. He claimed that some of the resulting figures align closely with astronomical cycles and mathematical constants.&nbsp;According to a report by the Metro, one calculation produced the number 27.5, which Levy claimed that it is close to the 27.55-day interval between successive lunar perigees, the points when the Moon is closest to Earth.&nbsp;His another calculation gave the figure 70, which connects to the roughly 70-day stretch during which the star Sirius remains hidden from view due to the Sun's glare. He further claims that certain calculations correspond to the movements of planets such as Jupiter, Saturn, Venus and Mars, and suggests possible links to mathematical constants like pi and the golden ratio.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/church-gifts-the-hand-of-a-grand-prince-dead-for-over-600-years-to-russian-soldiers-1789096501935">Russia-Ukraine war: Church gifts the actual hand of a Grand Prince dead for over 600 years to Russian soldiers</a>&nbsp;To check whether these patterns might simply be coincidental, Levy reportedly ran comparisons against 100,000 computer-generated pyramid models. He found that only around 2.4 per cent of these models displayed similar patterns, a result he argues suggests the Great Pyramid's dimensions may have been intentionally designed.&nbsp;However, this result does not indicate that the ancient Egyptians created the pyramid as a mathematical or astronomical code. Because the Great Pyramid was built nearly 4,500 years ago during the reign of Pharaoh Khufu.Reports indicate that Levy proposes a different interpretation, arguing that the pyramid may have been designed as a permanent record of ancient knowledge rather than simply as a tomb. His theory also indicates that it could have been linked with Benben, the primordial mound described in ancient Egyptian creation mythology.

The researcher claimed that some of the resulting figures align closely with astronomical cycles and mathematical constants. One calculation produced the number 27.5, which Levy claimed is close to the 27.55-day interval between successive lunar perigees.

A researcher has given a new theory suggesting that the Great Pyramid of Giza may contain a hidden mathematical code connected to the Moon, stars and planets. Independent researcher Sefy Levy stated that the dimensions of the pyramid, along with its height, base and sloping sides, contain numerical patterns that could indicate the ancient Egyptians' knowledge of mathematics and astronomy. The theory is based on a paper published on SSRN, though it has not undergone peer review, and mainstream Egyptologists have not yet verified its claims. What does the theory claim? Levy analysed the key measurements of the Great Pyramid using fractions tied to ancient Egyptian mathematical practices. He claimed that some of the resulting figures align closely with astronomical cycles and mathematical constants. According to a report by the Metro, one calculation produced the number 27.5, which Levy claimed that it is close to the 27.55-day interval between successive lunar perigees, the points when the Moon is closest to Earth. His another calculation gave the figure 70, which connects to the roughly 70-day stretch during which the star Sirius remains hidden from view due to the Sun's glare. He further claims that certain calculations correspond to the movements of planets such as Jupiter, Saturn, Venus and Mars, and suggests possible links to mathematical constants like pi and the golden ratio. Also read: Russia-Ukraine war: Church gifts the actual hand of a Grand Prince dead for over 600 years to Russian soldiers To check whether these patterns might simply be coincidental, Levy reportedly ran comparisons against 100,000 computer-generated pyramid models. He found that only around 2.4 per cent of these models displayed similar patterns, a result he argues suggests the Great Pyramid's dimensions may have been intentionally designed. However, this result does not indicate that the ancient Egyptians created the pyramid as a mathematical or astronomical code. Because the Great Pyramid was built nearly 4,500 years ago during the reign of Pharaoh Khufu. Reports indicate that Levy proposes a different interpretation, arguing that the pyramid may have been designed as a permanent record of ancient knowledge rather than simply as a tomb. His theory also indicates that it could have been linked with Benben, the primordial mound described in ancient Egyptian creation mythology.

The researcher claimed that some of the resulting figures align closely with astronomical cycles and mathematical constants. One calculation produced the number 27.5, which Levy claimed is close to the 27.55-day interval between successive lunar perigees.

Great pyramid found with Mathematical 'code' may be linked to Moon and Stars, researcher claims

The 18th BRICS Summit 2026, hosted by India in New Delhi, began on Saturday, September 12, with leaders of the expanded nations of the group. The two-day meet will focus on global governance, multilateralism, strengthening resilience across critical sectors, trade, investment, technology, food and energy security, health, and disaster resilience.&nbsp;The summit, being held in Bharatmandapam, New Delhi, will end on Sunday (September 13) after the release of the New Delhi Declaration. Before leaders take part in an exhibition, a family photo and a tree-planting ceremony, the summit began with a closed-door meeting of BRICS member countries on Saturday.<h3>What will be the schedule for September 12 and September 13?</h3><h2>September 12</h2>2:35 PM: BRICS member-country leaders will take part in a closed-door session on "Inclusive Global Governance and Strengthening Multilateralism."&nbsp;4:25 PM: Leaders will tour the Bharat Innovates Exhibition.&nbsp;5:05 PM: Leaders will gather at Bharat Mandapam for the official family photograph, followed by a joint tree-planting ceremony.&nbsp;7:30 PM: PM Narendra Modi will host a gala dinner for all participating leaders.<h2>September 13</h2>9:55 AM: Leaders from BRICS member countries, partner nations, and outreach invitees will begin arriving.&nbsp;10:35 AM: The official group photograph will be taken.&nbsp;10:50 AM: Leaders will attend the main open session, "Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability: Shaping the Future for Inclusive Global Growth," after which the summit will conclude with the release of the New Delhi Declaration.&nbsp;Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brics-summit-2026-begins-pm-modi-proposes-seafarers-emergency-support-network-1789205787124"> BRICS Summit: PM Modi calls for seafarer emergency support mechanism, asks bloc to give 10 proposals for global governance reform</a><h3>What's on the BRICS Summit 2026 agenda?</h3>At the centre of the BRICS agenda, India has placed resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability, with discussions covering several areas from food and energy security to global governance and emerging technologies. Food and energy security will be at the heart of discussions aimed at building greater resilience among member nations, with health and disaster-risk reduction also forming part of these resilience-focused talks. Economic cooperation will be another key area of focus at the summit, with India aiming to boost trade and investment among BRICS economies. Leaders are also likely to discuss connectivity and deeper cooperation in high-technology sectors.&nbsp;Strengthening and reforming multilateral institutions is expected to be a prominent theme at the summit as well. Additionally, BRICS leaders are likely to share their perspectives on major international and regional developments, along with issues of shared interest.

Before leaders take part in an exhibition, a family photo and a tree-planting ceremony, the summit began with a closed-door meeting of BRICS member countries on Saturday, with opening remarks by PM Modi.

The 18th BRICS Summit 2026, hosted by India in New Delhi, began on Saturday, September 12, with leaders of the expanded nations of the group. The two-day meet will focus on global governance, multilateralism, strengthening resilience across critical sectors, trade, investment, technology, food and energy security, health, and disaster resilience. The summit, being held in Bharatmandapam, New Delhi, will end on Sunday (September 13) after the release of the New Delhi Declaration. Before leaders take part in an exhibition, a family photo and a tree-planting ceremony, the summit began with a closed-door meeting of BRICS member countries on Saturday. What will be the schedule for September 12 and September 13? September 12 2:35 PM: BRICS member-country leaders will take part in a closed-door session on "Inclusive Global Governance and Strengthening Multilateralism." 4:25 PM: Leaders will tour the Bharat Innovates Exhibition. 5:05 PM: Leaders will gather at Bharat Mandapam for the official family photograph, followed by a joint tree-planting ceremony. 7:30 PM: PM Narendra Modi will host a gala dinner for all participating leaders. September 13 9:55 AM: Leaders from BRICS member countries, partner nations, and outreach invitees will begin arriving. 10:35 AM: The official group photograph will be taken. 10:50 AM: Leaders will attend the main open session, "Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability: Shaping the Future for Inclusive Global Growth," after which the summit will conclude with the release of the New Delhi Declaration. Also read: BRICS Summit: PM Modi calls for seafarer emergency support mechanism, asks bloc to give 10 proposals for global governance reform What's on the BRICS Summit 2026 agenda? At the centre of the BRICS agenda, India has placed resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability, with discussions covering several areas from food and energy security to global governance and emerging technologies. Food and energy security will be at the heart of discussions aimed at building greater resilience among member nations, with health and disaster-risk reduction also forming part of these resilience-focused talks. Economic cooperation will be another key area of focus at the summit, with India aiming to boost trade and investment among BRICS economies. Leaders are also likely to discuss connectivity and deeper cooperation in high-technology sectors. Strengthening and reforming multilateral institutions is expected to be a prominent theme at the summit as well. Additionally, BRICS leaders are likely to share their perspectives on major international and regional developments, along with issues of shared interest.

Before leaders participate in an exhibition, a family photo and a tree-planting ceremony, the summit began with a closed-door meeting of BRICS member countries on Saturday, with opening remarks by PM Modi.

BRICS Summit 2026 full schedule: Day-wise agenda, timings and key issues - All you need to know

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Data indicates that the state paid nearly $2,600 for the prime minister's hair styling and $1,580 for makeup services between September and November in 2023.

From 2019 to August 2026, Israel has spent nearly $470,000 on hair styling, makeup, and official representation expenses for its prime ministers both domestically and abroad. The data were revealed by the 'Israeli' Prime Minister's Office after a Freedom of Information request was filed in December 2025 by attorney Yaara Winkler-Shalit. The report indicated that Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara were responsible for approximately 90 per cent of the total hair and makeup expenditures. In multiple documents, specific details, including the prime minister's personal hairstylists' and makeup artists' names, were redacted on grounds of alleged "state security". The data gave specific monthly breakdowns, along with the period surrounding the outbreak of war in late 2023. It revealed that the state paid nearly $2,600 for the prime minister's hair styling and $1,580 for makeup services between September and November in 2023. Also read: 25 years after 9/11: How America and world remembered nearly 3,000 lives lost - IN PICS Records show that in October 2023 alone, $810 was spent specifically on the prime minister's hair styling. Overall spending varied widely by administration; total costs reached about $103,000 in 2023, compared to just $27,600 in 2022 under Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid. Spending peaked in 2025 at roughly $111,000, driven largely by overseas trips, including a February 2025 Washington visit costing $13,500 in makeup and styling, and a July 2024 Washington trip costing $11,500. Separately, official representation allowances, covering clothing and hosting costs, were broken down by leader: Netanyahu ($134,000), Bennett ($19,000), and Lapid ($2,600). Meanwhile, the government did not disclose data on jewellery, clothing, or image consulting, despite a request from the Movement for Freedom of Information.

Data indicates that the state paid nearly $2,600 for the prime minister's hair styling and $1,580 for makeup services between September and November in 2023.

A social media user is doing a minute-by-minute "live coverage" of the 9/11 attacks on the 25th anniversary. @25YearsAgoLive will post updates on X about the event as if unfolding in real time. Manny Marotta has more than 607,000 followers and has decided to do the unthinkable. He will be running a minute-by-minute rehash of live 9/11 reports. The aim is to give the younger people a real feel of how the events unfolded on that day 25 years ago.&nbsp;"There will be an average of two posts a minute between 8:46 and 10:30 [ET]," he wrote. Marotta said he did a lot of research for the project. "I worked very hard to learn the exact minute and, if possible, the precise second that events occurred on 9/11, and I will post at those exact moments. It will be a completely real-time retelling of the day," he said.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/uk-town-organises-sep-11-terror-attacks-watch-party-to-refresh-memories-1788935801700">UK town organises Sep 11 terror attacks watch party to 'refresh memories' - ‘A true conspiracy in real time’</a>&nbsp;He has decided again not to use sensitive photos and videos of the tragedy, as he says that would be "disrespectful to the victims." Talking about how he planned it and is ensuring accuracy of data, Marotta said that he "watched 240 hours of video footage", including from "news reporting to on-the-ground stringers to eyewitness testimony to academic documents." He said this will help him create the most accurate possible timeline of the event.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/25-years-of-9-11-attack-the-falling-man-depicts-human-fragility-he-remains-a-mystery-1789114195132">25 years of 9/11 attack: 'The Falling Man' depicts human fragility. He remains a mystery</a>&nbsp;He also got research from people who were "professionally associated with and familiar with the event." He added, “I did my very best to corroborate stories for accuracy and gather every possible detail of the day, and I hope that my work was adequate.”<h2>Is he making money off tragedy?</h2> Marotta clarifies that he won't be making any money from this real-time reporting because he has not applied for X's latest creator monetisation program. He says it is purely a "passion project" because he loves history. He added that he has been "live-posting history for eight years - long before I was ever paid to do so."&nbsp;Marotta says if he somehow still ends up making money from his posts on this day, he would have "ethical qualms." He said that all money he made from 9/11 posts previously has been donated, as it deserves to go to the victims of the tragedy.&nbsp;

25 years of 9/11: A social media user with thousands of followers will provide minute-by-minute real-time updates of the tragedy as it unfolded on September 11, 2001. The aim is to recreate the events to give younger people a sense of what happened on the fateful day. 

A social media user is doing a minute-by-minute "live coverage" of the 9/11 attacks on the 25th anniversary. @25YearsAgoLive will post updates on X about the event as if unfolding in real time. Manny Marotta has more than 607,000 followers and has decided to do the unthinkable. He will be running a minute-by-minute rehash of live 9/11 reports. The aim is to give the younger people a real feel of how the events unfolded on that day 25 years ago. "There will be an average of two posts a minute between 8:46 and 10:30 [ET]," he wrote. Marotta said he did a lot of research for the project. "I worked very hard to learn the exact minute and, if possible, the precise second that events occurred on 9/11, and I will post at those exact moments. It will be a completely real-time retelling of the day," he said. Also Read: UK town organises Sep 11 terror attacks watch party to 'refresh memories' - ‘A true conspiracy in real time’ He has decided again not to use sensitive photos and videos of the tragedy, as he says that would be "disrespectful to the victims." Talking about how he planned it and is ensuring accuracy of data, Marotta said that he "watched 240 hours of video footage", including from "news reporting to on-the-ground stringers to eyewitness testimony to academic documents." He said this will help him create the most accurate possible timeline of the event. Also Read: 25 years of 9/11 attack: 'The Falling Man' depicts human fragility. He remains a mystery He also got research from people who were "professionally associated with and familiar with the event." He added, “I did my very best to corroborate stories for accuracy and gather every possible detail of the day, and I hope that my work was adequate.” Is he making money off tragedy? Marotta clarifies that he won't be making any money from this real-time reporting because he has not applied for X's latest creator monetisation program. He says it is purely a "passion project" because he loves history. He added that he has been "live-posting history for eight years - long before I was ever paid to do so." Marotta says if he somehow still ends up making money from his posts on this day, he would have "ethical qualms." He said that all money he made from 9/11 posts previously has been donated, as it deserves to go to the victims of the tragedy.

25 years of 9/11: A social media user with thousands of followers will provide minute-by-minute real-time updates of the tragedy as it unfolded on September 11, 2001. The aim is to recreate the events to give younger people a sense of what happened on the fateful day.&nbsp;

X user to give minute-by-minute, 'live coverage' of 9/11 attacks 25 years later

The heatwave endured by France this summer will boost the alcohol content in your champagne. Extreme heat and drought have made the grapes richer in sugar than usual. During the fermentation process, yeast converts sugar into alcohol. Since the sugar concentration this year is quite high, this would translate into champagne with much higher alcohol levels. While the traditional limit is 13 per cent, champagnes produced from these grapes will have an alcohol content of 15 per cent.&nbsp;The country’s National Origin and Quality Institute has authorised the one-off exemption. However, experts say that climate change would cause this unusual harvest even in the future and it might become the norm in 10 to 15 years. Maxime Toubart, the co-chairman of the Comite&nbsp;Champagne, said that this "should prompt reflection on the champagne of tomorrow".&nbsp;France endured a severe heatwave this year as a heat dome took hold over parts of the continent. Temperatures reached 44.3 degrees Celsius in Pissos on June 23, 2026, during the country's hottest overall summer on record. This affected crops, and vineyards were no exception. Entire Europe was under a heat dome this summer, and human-made climate change might mean more such spells in the future.<h2>More alcohol in champagne a turn-off?</h2>High alcohol levels in champagne are not good news for the makers. Producers say that since people have been turning to low alcohol wines, more of it might affect sales. Didier Gimonnet, a third-generation producer in Cuis, told The Times that most of them will fix the problem by mixing grapes from different years to bring the levels down. Others might mix a 15 per cent batch with an 11 per cent batch from a previous year.&nbsp;However, according to Stéphane Vignon from the Verzenay region only a few producers will be affected. David Chatillon, co-chair of Comite Champagne, said that the average alcohol level after harvest is 12 per cent, so not all winegrowers in Champagne will go above that level. Besides, the bottles with higher alcohol content will not be available before 2028 since champagne takes about 15 months to ferment.

Climate change is not only melting glaciers but also affecting crops, including grapes used to make Champagne. The favourite drink is the latest casualty, as the extreme heat has changed the grapes to such an extent that you should expect more alcohol in your flute.

The heatwave endured by France this summer will boost the alcohol content in your champagne. Extreme heat and drought have made the grapes richer in sugar than usual. During the fermentation process, yeast converts sugar into alcohol. Since the sugar concentration this year is quite high, this would translate into champagne with much higher alcohol levels. While the traditional limit is 13 per cent, champagnes produced from these grapes will have an alcohol content of 15 per cent. The country’s National Origin and Quality Institute has authorised the one-off exemption. However, experts say that climate change would cause this unusual harvest even in the future and it might become the norm in 10 to 15 years. Maxime Toubart, the co-chairman of the Comite Champagne, said that this "should prompt reflection on the champagne of tomorrow". France endured a severe heatwave this year as a heat dome took hold over parts of the continent. Temperatures reached 44.3 degrees Celsius in Pissos on June 23, 2026, during the country's hottest overall summer on record. This affected crops, and vineyards were no exception. Entire Europe was under a heat dome this summer, and human-made climate change might mean more such spells in the future. More alcohol in champagne a turn-off? High alcohol levels in champagne are not good news for the makers. Producers say that since people have been turning to low alcohol wines, more of it might affect sales. Didier Gimonnet, a third-generation producer in Cuis, told The Times that most of them will fix the problem by mixing grapes from different years to bring the levels down. Others might mix a 15 per cent batch with an 11 per cent batch from a previous year. However, according to Stéphane Vignon from the Verzenay region only a few producers will be affected. David Chatillon, co-chair of Comite Champagne, said that the average alcohol level after harvest is 12 per cent, so not all winegrowers in Champagne will go above that level. Besides, the bottles with higher alcohol content will not be available before 2028 since champagne takes about 15 months to ferment.

Climate change is not only melting glaciers but also affecting crops, including grapes used to make Champagne. The favourite drink is the latest casualty, as the extreme heat has changed the grapes to such an extent that you should expect more alcohol in your flute.

15% alcohol in champagne? Climate change is set to make you a little more tipsy

A leopard rescued from the Dhung Khola area of Nepal on September 10 broke through its cage, attacking the handler who was loading it into another enclosure. A video shows the leopard inside a cage placed on what looks like a small truck at Lamjung Division Forest Office in Besisahar. It was in a controlled condition, meaning it had been tranquilised. Yet it managed to escape.&nbsp;Two men can be seen lifting the cage from the vehicle, putting it on the floor before placing it into a larger cage. One of the men is unexpectedly attacked by the leopard, which breaks open the door of the cage. Bystanders and other officials scream in horror as the animal leaps and tries to grab the man.&nbsp;

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The man tries to push the leopard off him as another person hits it with a rod. The video then shows the leopard roaming outside the building, trying to climb a pillar, supposedly in a bid to escape. The staff used barriers and cages to recapture the leopard. As news of the leopard spread, people started gathering outside the office to see the drama. It is now known whether the leopard escaped or was captured. The attack injured 57-year-old forest guard Buddhi Jang Gurung.<h2>Leopards and other wildlife often creep into human areas</h2>In Nepal, wildlife often wanders into human settlements, and authorities and local forest officers regularly respond to such incidents. The animals also get trapped in snares or fall into pits near rivers, streams, and rural corridors. When people come across the animal in places where it shouldn't be, people tell the police and the Division Forest Office. A technical team from the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC) reach the spot and tranquilises the animal.&nbsp;They are assessed for any injuries, and the healthy leopards are translocated and released into protected national parks or dense forest reserves. The injured animals are brought to wildlife rescue facilities for treatment.

The leopard had been tranquilised and yet managed to open the gate of the cage. It repeatedly attacked a man as others tried to get it off him. As news of the escaped leopard spread, people started gathering for safety and to see whether the animal was caught.

A leopard rescued from the Dhung Khola area of Nepal on September 10 broke through its cage, attacking the handler who was loading it into another enclosure. A video shows the leopard inside a cage placed on what looks like a small truck at Lamjung Division Forest Office in Besisahar. It was in a controlled condition, meaning it had been tranquilised. Yet it managed to escape. Two men can be seen lifting the cage from the vehicle, putting it on the floor before placing it into a larger cage. One of the men is unexpectedly attacked by the leopard, which breaks open the door of the cage. Bystanders and other officials scream in horror as the animal leaps and tries to grab the man.

The leopard had been tranquilised and yet managed to open the gate of the cage. It repeatedly attacked a man as others tried to get it off him. As news of the escaped leopard spread, people started gathering for safety and to see whether the animal was caught.

Wild escape: Sedated leopard breaks cage, launches savage attack on man - Watch

For a few minutes, the Twin Towers returned to New York’s skyline, not in steel and glass, but in 2,977 individual points of light. On September 9, 2026, thousands of illuminated drones rose above New York Harbor in a special tribute marking 25 years since September 11. Each light represented one of the 2,977 lives lost that day. At first, the drones gathered into a glowing helix, slowly climbing through the night sky. Then, they began moving into formation.&nbsp;Two familiar shapes emerged above the harbor. The Twin Towers. The towers were recreated at the same architectural scale as the originals, creating a powerful visual remembrance of the buildings that once defined the New York skyline. The installation was called ‘2,977 Lights Over New York Harbor’. But the number was not chosen simply to make the display spectacular. The concept was designed to remember the individuals behind the statistic, 2,977 separate lives, families and stories.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/houthis-used-claude-ai-for-weapons-development-and-guided-rocket-test-what-anthropic-threat-report-claimed-1789110359900">Houthis used Claude AI for weapons development and guided-rocket test? What Anthropic threat report claimed</a><h2>Watch the video here</h2>

Families who lost loved ones, survivors and first responders helped shape the project. Among them was retired FDNY responder Tim Brown. For Tim, three particular lights carried the names of friends he had lost. Chris Blackwell of Rescue 3. Terry Hatton of Rescue 1 and Michael Lynch of Ladder 4. All three were his friends.&nbsp;“Three of the 2,977 lights are theirs,” he said. The installation appeared alongside New York’s famous Tribute in Light, offering two very different ways of remembering the same skyline. One uses two enormous beams reaching upward into the night. The other uses thousands of individual points of light to recreate the towers themselves.&nbsp;Together, the displays transformed the harbor into a place of remembrance. For a brief moment, the buildings appeared again, not as they once stood, but as a luminous memorial to the people whose lives were lost on September 11. And for those watching, the message was unmistakable: behind the number 2,977 were 2,977 individual lives that should never be forgotten.

2,977 illuminated drones recreated the Twin Towers above New York Harbor in a powerful September 11 tribute honouring the 2,977 lives lost

For a few minutes, the Twin Towers returned to New York’s skyline, not in steel and glass, but in 2,977 individual points of light. On September 9, 2026, thousands of illuminated drones rose above New York Harbor in a special tribute marking 25 years since September 11. Each light represented one of the 2,977 lives lost that day. At first, the drones gathered into a glowing helix, slowly climbing through the night sky. Then, they began moving into formation. Two familiar shapes emerged above the harbor. The Twin Towers. The towers were recreated at the same architectural scale as the originals, creating a powerful visual remembrance of the buildings that once defined the New York skyline. The installation was called ‘2,977 Lights Over New York Harbor’. But the number was not chosen simply to make the display spectacular. The concept was designed to remember the individuals behind the statistic, 2,977 separate lives, families and stories. Also Read: Houthis used Claude AI for weapons development and guided-rocket test? What Anthropic threat report claimed Watch the video here

2,977 illuminated drones recreated the Twin Towers above New York Harbor in a moving September 11 tribute honouring every life lost

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On the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, people are reliving the pain and trauma of the tragic event that left nearly 3,000 people dead. Heartbreaking images and visuals of victims who escaped, who tried in vain and others crying on the streets as the towers crumbled defined the shocking incident. One particular photo that caught everyone's attention but was immediately shunned was of the "Flying Man."&nbsp;He was among hundreds of others who jumped from the towers in hopes of surviving after two aeroplanes crashed into each of the towers. Hundreds to 200 people are estimated to have died after jumping or falling from the buildings. The photo was taken by Associated Press photographer Richard Drew at 9:41:15 a.m. on September 11, 2001. The man had jumped from the North Tower.&nbsp;The eerie thing about the photo is how perfectly the man is aligned with the steel bars on the towers in the background. There are no flailing arms or desperate calls, and he appears calm in the moment, as if he has resigned to his destiny. This is why the photo continues to stand out even today, depicting the fragility of being human and the heartbreak of being someone who was in that building on that day.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/uk-town-organises-sep-11-terror-attacks-watch-party-to-refresh-memories-1788935801700">UK town organises Sep 11 terror attacks watch party to 'refresh memories' - ‘A true conspiracy in real time’</a>&nbsp;But when it was published, it did not receive any acceptance. Several newspapers carried it the next day, immediately creating widespread outrage. The media was accused of sensationalising the tragedy, voyeuristic behaviour and disrespecting the victims. Public discontent grew, and every media outlet dropped it and didn't carry it again for years.<h2>Identity of The Falling Man</h2> Despite years of investigation, no one still knows who this person was. Some reports claim that it was Jonathan Briley, a 43-year-old audio technician who worked at the Windows on the World restaurant on the 106th floor. Others say it was Norberto Hernandez, a pastry chef at the same restaurant. Hernandez's brother and sister were shown the photo and thought it could be him. However, other members of the family disagree. He remains a mystery.&nbsp;

The Falling Man is one of the most recognisable photos from the 9/11 terror attacks. A man falling in a perfectly straight position, with one leg slightly folded as if intentionally. His identity remains a mystery till today. 

On the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, people are reliving the pain and trauma of the tragic event that left nearly 3,000 people dead. Heartbreaking images and visuals of victims who escaped, who tried in vain and others crying on the streets as the towers crumbled defined the shocking incident. One particular photo that caught everyone's attention but was immediately shunned was of the "Flying Man." He was among hundreds of others who jumped from the towers in hopes of surviving after two aeroplanes crashed into each of the towers. Hundreds to 200 people are estimated to have died after jumping or falling from the buildings. The photo was taken by Associated Press photographer Richard Drew at 9:41:15 a.m. on September 11, 2001. The man had jumped from the North Tower. The eerie thing about the photo is how perfectly the man is aligned with the steel bars on the towers in the background. There are no flailing arms or desperate calls, and he appears calm in the moment, as if he has resigned to his destiny. This is why the photo continues to stand out even today, depicting the fragility of being human and the heartbreak of being someone who was in that building on that day. Also Read: UK town organises Sep 11 terror attacks watch party to 'refresh memories' - ‘A true conspiracy in real time’ But when it was published, it did not receive any acceptance. Several newspapers carried it the next day, immediately creating widespread outrage. The media was accused of sensationalising the tragedy, voyeuristic behaviour and disrespecting the victims. Public discontent grew, and every media outlet dropped it and didn't carry it again for years. Identity of The Falling Man Despite years of investigation, no one still knows who this person was. Some reports claim that it was Jonathan Briley, a 43-year-old audio technician who worked at the Windows on the World restaurant on the 106th floor. Others say it was Norberto Hernandez, a pastry chef at the same restaurant. Hernandez's brother and sister were shown the photo and thought it could be him. However, other members of the family disagree. He remains a mystery.

The Falling Man is one of the most recognisable photos from the 9/11 terror attacks. A man falling in a perfectly straight position, with one leg slightly folded as if intentionally. His identity remains a mystery till today.&nbsp;

25 years of 9/11 attack: 'The Falling Man' depicts human fragility. He remains a mystery

The US has removed an online poster asking illegal aliens to self-deport, which used an AI-generated image of what appeared to be an Indian man and was captioned, ‘Get off our roads, Mr Singh’. But the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) did so without any apology, despite the severe backlash, with one official calling the reaction ‘nonsensical drivel’ and ‘faux outrage’. DHS tried to explain the poster by saying it depicted Harjinder Singh, a Sikh truck driver who caused a fatal accident. Here is what happened.<h2>'Get off our roads, Mr Singh:' The offending poster</h2>Apparently inspired by the Transformers movie series, the poster showed what appeared to be the Autobot Optimus Prime (representing DHS) confronting an Indian-looking, brown-skinned, bearded man wearing a bandana-like head covering. The poster captions said: “America for Americans. Get off our roads, you don’t know how to drive, Mr. Singh,” and “Self-deport or find out.” The main title of the poster was “Transformers: America for Americans.”It was part of the self-deportation and Customs and Border Protection campaign targeting unlicensed or unauthorised commercial drivers on US roads.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/trump-administration-proposes-to-end-60-day-h-1b-grace-period-after-job-loss-indian-workers-may-be-hit-1789063258470">Trump administration proposes to end 60 day H-1B grace period after job loss; Indian workers to get impacted</a><h2>The reaction to the poster and political backlash</h2>The Sikh Coalition said, “Twenty-five years after 9/11, Sikhs are still being targeted and profiled for how we look,” while noting that millions of Sikhs and Hindus share the surname Singh. The Hindu American Foundation called the poster “racist, un-American, anti-Indian profiling/trolling”.The poster sparked a political firestorm, with California Governor Gavin Newsom’s office calling it “disgusting racist propaganda targeting the Sikh community”.Democratic Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi said the Trump administration should never demonise people based on faith, heritage or identity, while noting that more than 160,000 people in the US share the surname Singh. Other Democrats, including Josh Harder, Pramila Jayapal, Adam Smith and Debbie Dingell, condemned the poster as discriminatory. Harder said whoever allowed it should be fired.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/you-don-t-know-how-to-drive-mr-singh-us-federal-agency-s-anti-indian-post-sparks-outrage-sikh-coalition-netizens-react-1789029425624">'You don't know how to drive Mr Singh': US federal agency's 'anti-Indian' post sparks outrage; Sikh Coalition, netizens react</a><h2>Poster removed, but DHS digs in its heels on illegal alien drivers</h2>The poster was removed from the DHS official X account by Thursday night (Sep 10), nearly a day after it first appeared. DHS offered no explanation for the takedown. Hasbro, Inc., the company behind the Transformers franchise, meanwhile said the Optimus Prime imagery was used without permission and does not represent the Transformers brand.In different statements to the media, DHS officials insisted the poster was about Harjinder Singh, the Indian national facing vehicular homicide and manslaughter charges after pleading not guilty in connection with a fatal Florida Turnpike crash that killed three people. It said: “Harjinder Singh is an illegal alien from India who should never have been in our country.”In a separate statement, a DHS spokesperson called CBS channel's coverage of the backlash “nonsensical drivel” and described the overall response to the post as “faux outrage”.“Freedom from illegal alien crime is the right of all Americans,” it said.In a social media post directed at California Governor Newsom, DHS said, “Hey Gavin, YOU gave him his CDL [commercial driver's license] and then he killed three people with his tractor-trailer.” It made the post alongside a video related to the Florida crash involving Harjinder Singh.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/cyberattack-on-dhs-intelligence-network-sparks-fresh-us-national-security-concerns-1783069021029/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/cyberattack-on-dhs-intelligence-network-sparks-fresh-us-national-security-concerns-1783069021029/embed</a><h2>Recent Punjabi and Indian truck driver accident cases</h2>Harjinder Singh made a U-turn with a tractor-trailer that blocked lanes, leading to a minivan crashing into his vehicle and killing three people on August 12, 2025, in Florida. His case gained wide attention after it emerged that Singh had entered the US illegally via Mexico in 2018. He had California and Washington CDLs. He failed an English-proficiency test and road-sign tests during post-crash investigations.In October 2025, Jashanpreet Singh hit into traffic in California, killing three people. He had entered the US illegally in 2022. He was sentenced to four years and eight months in jail.Another undocumented Indian national, Rajinder Kumar, blocked lanes while driving a truck, which led to the deaths of a newlywed couple in October 2025. Several other cases involving Indian or Indian-origin drivers have been linked to fatal crashes since mid-2025. This has led to scrutiny of CDL standards, English proficiency and immigration status in the trucking industry in the US, where Indians, particularly those from Punjab, make up a significant portion of the industry.

An AI-generated poster from US homeland security department telling ‘Mr Singh’ to ‘get off our roads’ has now been removed. But DHS did not apologise for it, brushing aside the backlash from Sikh and Indian-American groups, as well as opposition politicians

The US has removed an online poster asking illegal aliens to self-deport, which used an AI-generated image of what appeared to be an Indian man and was captioned, ‘Get off our roads, Mr Singh’. But the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) did so without any apology, despite the severe backlash, with one official calling the reaction ‘nonsensical drivel’ and ‘faux outrage’. DHS tried to explain the poster by saying it depicted Harjinder Singh, a Sikh truck driver who caused a fatal accident. Here is what happened. 'Get off our roads, Mr Singh:' The offending poster Apparently inspired by the Transformers movie series, the poster showed what appeared to be the Autobot Optimus Prime (representing DHS) confronting an Indian-looking, brown-skinned, bearded man wearing a bandana-like head covering. The poster captions said: “America for Americans. Get off our roads, you don’t know how to drive, Mr. Singh,” and “Self-deport or find out.” The main title of the poster was “Transformers: America for Americans.” It was part of the self-deportation and Customs and Border Protection campaign targeting unlicensed or unauthorised commercial drivers on US roads. Also read: Trump administration proposes to end 60 day H-1B grace period after job loss; Indian workers to get impacted The reaction to the poster and political backlash The Sikh Coalition said, “Twenty-five years after 9/11, Sikhs are still being targeted and profiled for how we look,” while noting that millions of Sikhs and Hindus share the surname Singh. The Hindu American Foundation called the poster “racist, un-American, anti-Indian profiling/trolling”. The poster sparked a political firestorm, with California Governor Gavin Newsom’s office calling it “disgusting racist propaganda targeting the Sikh community”. Democratic Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi said the Trump administration should never demonise people based on faith, heritage or identity, while noting that more than 160,000 people in the US share the surname Singh. Other Democrats, including Josh Harder, Pramila Jayapal, Adam Smith and Debbie Dingell, condemned the poster as discriminatory. Harder said whoever allowed it should be fired. Also read: 'You don't know how to drive Mr Singh': US federal agency's 'anti-Indian' post sparks outrage; Sikh Coalition, netizens react Poster removed, but DHS digs in its heels on illegal alien drivers The poster was removed from the DHS official X account by Thursday night (Sep 10), nearly a day after it first appeared. DHS offered no explanation for the takedown. Hasbro, Inc., the company behind the Transformers franchise, meanwhile said the Optimus Prime imagery was used without permission and does not represent the Transformers brand. In different statements to the media, DHS officials insisted the poster was about Harjinder Singh, the Indian national facing vehicular homicide and manslaughter charges after pleading not guilty in connection with a fatal Florida Turnpike crash that killed three people. It said: “Harjinder Singh is an illegal alien from India who should never have been in our country.” In a separate statement, a DHS spokesperson called CBS channel's coverage of the backlash “nonsensical drivel” and described the overall response to the post as “faux outrage”. “Freedom from illegal alien crime is the right of all Americans,” it said. In a social media post directed at California Governor Newsom, DHS said, “Hey Gavin, YOU gave him his CDL [commercial driver's license] and then he killed three people with his tractor-trailer.” It made the post alongside a video related to the Florida crash involving Harjinder Singh. https://www.wionews.com/videos/cyberattack-on-dhs-intelligence-network-sparks-fresh-us-national-security-concerns-1783069021029/embed Recent Punjabi and Indian truck driver accident cases Harjinder Singh made a U-turn with a tractor-trailer that blocked lanes, leading to a minivan crashing into his vehicle and killing three people on August 12, 2025, in Florida. His case gained wide attention after it emerged that Singh had entered the US illegally via Mexico in 2018. He had California and Washington CDLs. He failed an English-proficiency test and road-sign tests during post-crash investigations. In October 2025, Jashanpreet Singh hit into traffic in California, killing three people. He had entered the US illegally in 2022. He was sentenced to four years and eight months in jail. Another undocumented Indian national, Rajinder Kumar, blocked lanes while driving a truck, which led to the deaths of a newlywed couple in October 2025. Several other cases involving Indian or Indian-origin drivers have been linked to fatal crashes since mid-2025. This has led to scrutiny of CDL standards, English proficiency and immigration status in the trucking industry in the US, where Indians, particularly those from Punjab, make up a significant portion of the industry.

An AI-generated poster from US homeland security department telling ‘Mr Singh’ to ‘get off our roads’ has now been removed. But DHS did not apologise for it, brushing aside the backlash from Sikh and Indian-American groups, as well as opposition politicians

'Non-sensical drivel': ‘Mr Singh’ poster on illegal drivers removed by US agency WITHOUT APOLOGY after online backlash over alleged racism

A woman in Kenya was left stunned when she saw the image of Mother Mary in the black soot covering the walls of her kitchen. She then called the villagers, telling them how she had witnessed a miracle in her home. &nbsp;They arrived at her home with phones to check if what she was saying was right. The news went viral on social media, pulling in thousands of people who came to seek the blessings of the Blessed Virgin that had appeared on the kitchen wall of one woman.&nbsp;Meanwhile, her husband, Charles Onsombi, was on a work trip and oblivious to what had happened at his house. When he returned on Saturday, he was shocked to see the horde of visitors thronging his house. On Sunday, pastors gathered with their congregations and started preaching around the house. The crowds were so huge that the police had to be deployed at Onsombi's home.<h2>Virgin Mary rumour in Kenya turned the house into a market, woman's husband complained</h2>&nbsp;Fed up with all the chaos and hullabaloo at his house, Onsombi picked up his farming hoe and broke down the wall on which his wife reportedly saw an image of Mother Mary. "He said his wife had… turned his home into a market," Callen Kemunto, a sugarcane vendor, told Kenya's Daily Nation. "He demolished the kitchen himself after he was overwhelmed by the crowds and warned everyone not to set foot in his compound again."&nbsp;The bizarre incident happened in the village of Getare in Kisii County, southwestern Kenya. The woman said she saw the shape of a woman in a long veil holding her hands in prayer on her kitchen wall, and believed it was divine intervention. After she told her neighbours, they got intrigued and came to see for themselves the said miracle. Soon, people started travelling thousands of kilometres to Homa Bay in Lake Victoria from as far as villages near the Tanzanian border.<h2>Not everyone saw Mother Mary</h2>While a few people claimed they saw the Virgin Mary on the wall, a lot of them did not witness any miracle. "I saw it for myself. I saw the picture, and I believe it was her," Brian Nyanga'u, a local, told local news outlet Citizen TV.<h2>Husband says viral photo is AI-generated</h2>Onsombi was furious to see the crowds at his home. He told the local press, "It was my wife who saw something, but on scrutiny, you know, maybe by mistake." The 65-year-old said that the near-perfect portrait of the Virgin Mary that went viral is most likely AI-generated. "When people started coming, taking photos and whatever, what I can see on the internet is not exactly what is here," he added.&nbsp;However, even after he broke down the wall, people continued to visit through Sunday night. Onsombi threatened them with a machete and shouted at them, asking if he could pack the demolished clay into carrier bags for them. A local said he had "turned wild, chasing everybody on sight," while others think he lost an opportunity to make money.

Rumours of a woman seeing Mother Mary on her kitchen wall in Kenya drew thousands of people to the house. Her husband got so angry that he broke down the wall himself, then threatened others with a machete to leave them alone.

A woman in Kenya was left stunned when she saw the image of Mother Mary in the black soot covering the walls of her kitchen. She then called the villagers, telling them how she had witnessed a miracle in her home. They arrived at her home with phones to check if what she was saying was right. The news went viral on social media, pulling in thousands of people who came to seek the blessings of the Blessed Virgin that had appeared on the kitchen wall of one woman. Meanwhile, her husband, Charles Onsombi, was on a work trip and oblivious to what had happened at his house. When he returned on Saturday, he was shocked to see the horde of visitors thronging his house. On Sunday, pastors gathered with their congregations and started preaching around the house. The crowds were so huge that the police had to be deployed at Onsombi's home. Virgin Mary rumour in Kenya turned the house into a market, woman's husband complained Fed up with all the chaos and hullabaloo at his house, Onsombi picked up his farming hoe and broke down the wall on which his wife reportedly saw an image of Mother Mary. "He said his wife had… turned his home into a market," Callen Kemunto, a sugarcane vendor, told Kenya's Daily Nation. "He demolished the kitchen himself after he was overwhelmed by the crowds and warned everyone not to set foot in his compound again." The bizarre incident happened in the village of Getare in Kisii County, southwestern Kenya. The woman said she saw the shape of a woman in a long veil holding her hands in prayer on her kitchen wall, and believed it was divine intervention. After she told her neighbours, they got intrigued and came to see for themselves the said miracle. Soon, people started travelling thousands of kilometres to Homa Bay in Lake Victoria from as far as villages near the Tanzanian border. Not everyone saw Mother Mary While a few people claimed they saw the Virgin Mary on the wall, a lot of them did not witness any miracle. "I saw it for myself. I saw the picture, and I believe it was her," Brian Nyanga'u, a local, told local news outlet Citizen TV. Husband says viral photo is AI-generated Onsombi was furious to see the crowds at his home. He told the local press, "It was my wife who saw something, but on scrutiny, you know, maybe by mistake." The 65-year-old said that the near-perfect portrait of the Virgin Mary that went viral is most likely AI-generated. "When people started coming, taking photos and whatever, what I can see on the internet is not exactly what is here," he added. However, even after he broke down the wall, people continued to visit through Sunday night. Onsombi threatened them with a machete and shouted at them, asking if he could pack the demolished clay into carrier bags for them. A local said he had "turned wild, chasing everybody on sight," while others think he lost an opportunity to make money.

Rumours of a woman seeing Mother Mary on her kitchen wall in Kenya drew thousands of people to the house. Her husband got so angry that he broke down the wall himself, then threatened others with a machete to leave them alone.

The Russian Orthodox Church has sent a literal hand to troops fighting in Ukraine to boost soldiers' morale. The church said a fragment of Grand Prince Dmitry Donskoy’s sword hand is being delivered to the troops in Donetsk to provide them “spiritual strength”. "A fragment of the Grand ​Prince’s right hand – the very same right hand with which he wielded his sword on Kulikovo Field – has been sent to the front to strengthen the soldiers’ spirits," the church, which supports Putin's long-drawn war, said ​in a statement.&nbsp;Kirill, the Moscow Patriarchate of the Russian Orthodox Church, said the gesture of shipping the prince's remains will be like the "holy commander" standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Russian soldiers on the front lines fighting Russia's war.<h2>The prince declared a saint by Russian Church</h2>Russians revere Donskoy for defeating the Mongol Golden Horde at the 1380 Battle of Kulikovo. He died in 1389 and is held in high regard by the country's nationalists. The Russian Orthodox Church declared him a saint in 1988. Restoration work was carried out at Moscow’s Cathedral of the Archangel inside the Kremlin this summer, during which Donskoy’s sarcophagus was uncovered.&nbsp;A piece of the prince's hand was kept aside and placed in a small ornate casket. The church said it will be displayed among Russia’s combat units along the frontlines as a source of motivation.The Russian war has dragged on for more than four years and has triggered discontent among the public, soldiers and reportedly even some of Putin's aides who are questioning the cost of the conflict.&nbsp;<h2>Russia-Ukraine war</h2>Critics have slammed the decision to continue pursuing the war despite casualties rising, which numbered more than 42,000 in July alone, according to figures reported by Ukraine. Moscow has been trying to take control of Donetsk and, to this end, is sending more and more troops to the frontline. Donetsk is known as Ukraine’s fortress belt.&nbsp;The Church has favoured the war and has come up with ways to keep soldiers motivated. It previously sent priests to the front lines and ordered every church in the country to pray for Russian victory. The decision to send the remains of a prince who died more than 600 years ago is the latest plan to push the soldiers to achieve Putin's aims.&nbsp;

In a bid to offer Russian soldiers “spiritual strength” to keep fighting the war against Ukraine, the Church has sent the actual hand remains of a Grand Prince who died more than 600 years ago. The Church said that this is the hand with which he wielded his sword in a major battle.

The Russian Orthodox Church has sent a literal hand to troops fighting in Ukraine to boost soldiers' morale. The church said a fragment of Grand Prince Dmitry Donskoy’s sword hand is being delivered to the troops in Donetsk to provide them “spiritual strength”. "A fragment of the Grand Prince’s right hand – the very same right hand with which he wielded his sword on Kulikovo Field – has been sent to the front to strengthen the soldiers’ spirits," the church, which supports Putin's long-drawn war, said in a statement. Kirill, the Moscow Patriarchate of the Russian Orthodox Church, said the gesture of shipping the prince's remains will be like the "holy commander" standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Russian soldiers on the front lines fighting Russia's war. The prince declared a saint by Russian Church Russians revere Donskoy for defeating the Mongol Golden Horde at the 1380 Battle of Kulikovo. He died in 1389 and is held in high regard by the country's nationalists. The Russian Orthodox Church declared him a saint in 1988. Restoration work was carried out at Moscow’s Cathedral of the Archangel inside the Kremlin this summer, during which Donskoy’s sarcophagus was uncovered. A piece of the prince's hand was kept aside and placed in a small ornate casket. The church said it will be displayed among Russia’s combat units along the frontlines as a source of motivation. The Russian war has dragged on for more than four years and has triggered discontent among the public, soldiers and reportedly even some of Putin's aides who are questioning the cost of the conflict. Russia-Ukraine war Critics have slammed the decision to continue pursuing the war despite casualties rising, which numbered more than 42,000 in July alone, according to figures reported by Ukraine. Moscow has been trying to take control of Donetsk and, to this end, is sending more and more troops to the frontline. Donetsk is known as Ukraine’s fortress belt. The Church has favoured the war and has come up with ways to keep soldiers motivated. It previously sent priests to the front lines and ordered every church in the country to pray for Russian victory. The decision to send the remains of a prince who died more than 600 years ago is the latest plan to push the soldiers to achieve Putin's aims.

In a bid to offer Russian soldiers “spiritual strength” to keep fighting the war against Ukraine, the Church has sent the actual hand remains of a Grand Prince who died more than 600 years ago. The Church said that this is the hand with which he wielded his sword in a major battle.

Russia-Ukraine war: Church gifts the actual hand of a Grand Prince dead for over 600 years to Russian soldiers

A scientist has flagged an occurrence that happened this summer when a huge iceberg separated from Petermann Glacier on Greenland’s northwest coast, collided with Joe Island, but made it out of it without any major damage. Adam Garbo, a doctoral student in glaciology at the University of Ottawa, was scanning through images from the European Space Agency’s Sentinel-1 mission when he came across this calving event.&nbsp;A team of international researchers has been using remote sensing techniques to monitor Petermann Glacier and its floating ice tongue. They noticed that the tabular iceberg, or ice island, was a little over 76 square kilometres when it broke apart from the glacier. It was the largest iceberg to break from Petermann since 2012, when a 130 square kilometre iceberg broke off from it.&nbsp;As they watched Petermann, they monitored several major rifts that could cut off from its ice tongue. However, they were surprised to see that the calving happened from a different fracture and was much smaller than what they were waiting for. They were still waiting for 94 square kilometres and 84 square kilometres of ice islands to break off from bigger fractures.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/mont-blanc-has-lost-its-permafrost-triggering-concerns-about-the-glaciers-1789029083781">Mont Blanc has lost its permafrost, triggering concerns about the glaciers</a><h2>Satellites captured it clashing into Joe Island</h2>NASA USGS Landsat satellites showed the iceberg moving down Petermann Fjord toward Nares Strait. It travelled nearly three kilometres each day for a week. It then slammed into a small rocky outcrop called Joe Island, an event which was captured by the OLI (Operational Land Imager) aboard Landsat 9 on August 23 and 24.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/killing-the-himalayas-slowly-human-urine-is-melting-a-glacier-on-mount-everest-1788513947987">Killing the Himalayas slowly: Human urine is melting a glacier on Mount Everest</a>&nbsp;Joe Island is located near the entrance to Petermann Fjord, and many of the ice islands that collide with it break up since they are generally thinner and more fragile. However, this new island came out largely intact. "We were certainly watching closely as it interacted with Joe Island and were impressed that it survived the interaction without further fragmentation," Garbo said.&nbsp;Scientists estimate that the ice island was less than 490 feet thick during its first calving and is now moving southwest through Nares Strait. It is expected to continue its journey for weeks before running aground. It will likely break into fragments, release freshwater into the ocean and also pose a danger to ships.&nbsp; &nbsp;

A large chunk of ice separated from the tongue of Petermann Glacier in Greenland, drifted for kilometres and then crashed into an island. Almost all icebergs that reach this fjord opening break apart after the collision. But this one kept going on fully intact. 

A scientist has flagged an occurrence that happened this summer when a huge iceberg separated from Petermann Glacier on Greenland’s northwest coast, collided with Joe Island, but made it out of it without any major damage. Adam Garbo, a doctoral student in glaciology at the University of Ottawa, was scanning through images from the European Space Agency’s Sentinel-1 mission when he came across this calving event. A team of international researchers has been using remote sensing techniques to monitor Petermann Glacier and its floating ice tongue. They noticed that the tabular iceberg, or ice island, was a little over 76 square kilometres when it broke apart from the glacier. It was the largest iceberg to break from Petermann since 2012, when a 130 square kilometre iceberg broke off from it. As they watched Petermann, they monitored several major rifts that could cut off from its ice tongue. However, they were surprised to see that the calving happened from a different fracture and was much smaller than what they were waiting for. They were still waiting for 94 square kilometres and 84 square kilometres of ice islands to break off from bigger fractures. Also Read: Mont Blanc has lost its permafrost, triggering concerns about the glaciers Satellites captured it clashing into Joe Island NASA USGS Landsat satellites showed the iceberg moving down Petermann Fjord toward Nares Strait. It travelled nearly three kilometres each day for a week. It then slammed into a small rocky outcrop called Joe Island, an event which was captured by the OLI (Operational Land Imager) aboard Landsat 9 on August 23 and 24. Also Read: Killing the Himalayas slowly: Human urine is melting a glacier on Mount Everest Joe Island is located near the entrance to Petermann Fjord, and many of the ice islands that collide with it break up since they are generally thinner and more fragile. However, this new island came out largely intact. "We were certainly watching closely as it interacted with Joe Island and were impressed that it survived the interaction without further fragmentation," Garbo said. Scientists estimate that the ice island was less than 490 feet thick during its first calving and is now moving southwest through Nares Strait. It is expected to continue its journey for weeks before running aground. It will likely break into fragments, release freshwater into the ocean and also pose a danger to ships.

A large chunk of ice separated from the tongue of Petermann Glacier in Greenland, drifted for kilometres and then crashed into an island. Almost all icebergs that reach this fjord opening break apart after the collision. But this one kept going on fully intact.&nbsp;

NASA satellite captures 76-sq-km iceberg floating away from Greenland glacier. Then it slammed into an island

Scientists have found the remains of the ancient landmass Gondwana, which they have now confirmed was a supercontinent. The discovery has shown that Gondwana was huge and accounted for roughly 80 per cent of Earth’s landmass. It formed between 800 and 500 million years ago in the Southern Hemisphere and played a crucial role in the birth of complex life on Earth.&nbsp;A study published in Science Advances on Wednesday (Sep 9) stated that over 25,000 ancient rocks were gathered to reconstruct the borders of Gondwana. While till now it was believed to have spread over two-thirds of Earth’s land, it has now been revealed that it occupied nearly 80 per cent of Earth's land.<h2>Emergence of complex life on Earth</h2>The Cambrian explosion, which happened about 538 million years ago and led to complex life sprouting on Earth, happened because of the formation of Gondwana. The study authors stated that this shows that complex processes happening deep inside Earth became the reason for most of the life we see today around us. For billions of years before this, only simple microbial organisms existed on our planet.&nbsp;The discovery was made by an international collaboration called Deep-time Digital Earth. The group gathered thousands of magmatic rocks from this region and created a database to understand their origins. The team used AI and other modern techniques to identify when and where these rocks formed. This helped them reconstruct other continents that were ever on Earth.<h2>Gondwana rocks were strewn across Earth</h2>After they created the global map, they found that pieces from Gondwana had broken and scattered across the planet because of millions of years of tectonic activity. Isotopes of the elements samarium and neodymium emerged as the "fingerprints" of Gondwana and were found embedded inside younger rocks.&nbsp;Collins called "the samarium-neodymium isotope maps" a time machine that takes them back in time. Their "spatial character that allows us to recognise an ancient continental landmass that formed 500 million years ago," he said. Earth was cold before the Cambrian explosion. Geological processes that shaped Gondwana formed the Ring of Fire, which releases a huge amount of volcanic gases into the atmosphere that warmed the planet.&nbsp;The team plans to map out the supercontinent in more detail using the database and hopes to solve other mysteries surrounding Earth.

Gondwana is an ancient continent which scientists have now confirmed was a supercontinent that spread over 80 per cent of the landmass on Earth. They found 25,000 ancient rocks, and AI helped them determine that they belonged to Gondwana 500 million years ago.

Scientists have found the remains of the ancient landmass Gondwana, which they have now confirmed was a supercontinent. The discovery has shown that Gondwana was huge and accounted for roughly 80 per cent of Earth’s landmass. It formed between 800 and 500 million years ago in the Southern Hemisphere and played a crucial role in the birth of complex life on Earth. A study published in Science Advances on Wednesday (Sep 9) stated that over 25,000 ancient rocks were gathered to reconstruct the borders of Gondwana. While till now it was believed to have spread over two-thirds of Earth’s land, it has now been revealed that it occupied nearly 80 per cent of Earth's land. Emergence of complex life on Earth The Cambrian explosion, which happened about 538 million years ago and led to complex life sprouting on Earth, happened because of the formation of Gondwana. The study authors stated that this shows that complex processes happening deep inside Earth became the reason for most of the life we see today around us. For billions of years before this, only simple microbial organisms existed on our planet. The discovery was made by an international collaboration called Deep-time Digital Earth. The group gathered thousands of magmatic rocks from this region and created a database to understand their origins. The team used AI and other modern techniques to identify when and where these rocks formed. This helped them reconstruct other continents that were ever on Earth. Gondwana rocks were strewn across Earth After they created the global map, they found that pieces from Gondwana had broken and scattered across the planet because of millions of years of tectonic activity. Isotopes of the elements samarium and neodymium emerged as the "fingerprints" of Gondwana and were found embedded inside younger rocks. Collins called "the samarium-neodymium isotope maps" a time machine that takes them back in time. Their "spatial character that allows us to recognise an ancient continental landmass that formed 500 million years ago," he said. Earth was cold before the Cambrian explosion. Geological processes that shaped Gondwana formed the Ring of Fire, which releases a huge amount of volcanic gases into the atmosphere that warmed the planet. The team plans to map out the supercontinent in more detail using the database and hopes to solve other mysteries surrounding Earth.

Gondwana is an ancient continent which scientists have now confirmed was a supercontinent that spread over 80 per cent of the landmass on Earth. They found 25,000 ancient rocks, and AI helped them determine that they belonged to Gondwana 500 million years ago.

The Nepal disaster has caused fear among other communities where glaciers can trigger similar disasters because of climate change. Mont Blanc in Western Europe is also facing danger as Earth heats up. Also known as the white mountain, it is covered with glaciers and snow, which the locals fear is changing.&nbsp;Glaciers are retreating, and the snow is melting at an alarming rate on Mont Blanc. Reports suggest that the record heatwave that swept Europe this summer, thanks to El Niño, has triggered considerable change in the mountain. The biggest issue is that the permafrost has melted. Permafrost is any ground that remains completely frozen for at least two years straight, and is made of a combination of soil, rocks and sand that are held together by ice.<h2>Mont Blanc permafrost melts</h2>Mont Blanc, the white mountain, is witnessing a massive change. The cliffs have defrosted and come apart, causing rocks to tumble down. A gully located at 4,805 metres has become temporarily impassable. Stéphane Bozon, a deputy mayor in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, says rock falls have increased since mid-July.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/climate-change-shows-its-fangs-melting-permafrost-triggered-rockslide-on-arctic-island-1789017698225">Climate change shows its fangs - Melting permafrost triggered rockslide on Arctic island</a>&nbsp;"We saw areas becoming difficult to access because of glacial retreat and snowmelt on the glaciers, with crevasses opening up and rock collapses making some areas difficult to reach or traverse," she told Associated Press.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/iit-mandi-flags-9-12-glacial-lakes-as-critical-in-himachal-pradesh-amid-permafrost-loss-1788766607396">IIT Mandi researchers flag 9-12 glacial lakes as 'critical' in Himachal Pradesh amid permafrost loss</a>&nbsp;According to Meteo France, the national weather service, temperatures have spiked by several degrees since the 1990s. On the Aiguille du Midi peak at an altitude of 3,842 metres, average temperatures for July rose from 1.6 degrees Celsius in 1994 to 3.3 degrees Celsius. Bozon has called for urgent preparation for "serious scenarios" involving glacier or mountain chunks falling onto homes.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/alpine-glacier-was-covered-with-sheep-wool-sheets-to-prevent-melting-1788584485824">Alpine glacier was covered with sheep wool sheets to prevent melting. It worked</a>&nbsp;Glaciers everywhere are bearing the brunt of climate change. In Italy, Alpine glaciers have lost more than 40 per cent of their surface area since 1991, according to the region's glacier service. It doesn't snow anymore at high altitudes. Several glaciers on Mont Blanc are on the verge of becoming unstable because of permafrost loss.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/killing-the-himalayas-slowly-human-urine-is-melting-a-glacier-on-mount-everest-1788513947987">Killing the Himalayas slowly: Human urine is melting a glacier on Mount Everest</a>&nbsp;The Nepal floods were reportedly triggered by a glacial lake outburst. The melting glaciers hide lakes either inside them or near them, with rocks and debris acting as a wall. When these walls fall, the water gushes out, triggering floods. In Nepal, a glacier is believed to have collapsed, sending out a mix of rocks, mud and ice that washed away villages.<h2>Melting glaciers across the world</h2>&nbsp;Scientists have warned that the Himalayas are warming faster than other parts of the world. Chinese climate experts said that more glaciers are at risk of collapsing in the region. The Arctic is also facing a problem where a study found that in 2025 a rockslide on an island was triggered by melting permafrost. In the Alps, a group covered a glacier with sheep wool to see if it could prevent melting, and it did. The situation in the world's mountains is becoming dire, and urgent steps are needed to address it.&nbsp;

Glaciers across the world are facing grave danger from global warming and climate change. Mont Blanc in Europe has lost its permafrost and undergone massive changes. In the Arctic, climate change triggered a rockslide last year. Himalayas are already vulnerable, as evidenced by Nepal floods.

The Nepal disaster has caused fear among other communities where glaciers can trigger similar disasters because of climate change. Mont Blanc in Western Europe is also facing danger as Earth heats up. Also known as the white mountain, it is covered with glaciers and snow, which the locals fear is changing. Glaciers are retreating, and the snow is melting at an alarming rate on Mont Blanc. Reports suggest that the record heatwave that swept Europe this summer, thanks to El Niño, has triggered considerable change in the mountain. The biggest issue is that the permafrost has melted. Permafrost is any ground that remains completely frozen for at least two years straight, and is made of a combination of soil, rocks and sand that are held together by ice. Mont Blanc permafrost melts Mont Blanc, the white mountain, is witnessing a massive change. The cliffs have defrosted and come apart, causing rocks to tumble down. A gully located at 4,805 metres has become temporarily impassable. Stéphane Bozon, a deputy mayor in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, says rock falls have increased since mid-July. Also Read: Climate change shows its fangs - Melting permafrost triggered rockslide on Arctic island "We saw areas becoming difficult to access because of glacial retreat and snowmelt on the glaciers, with crevasses opening up and rock collapses making some areas difficult to reach or traverse," she told Associated Press. Also Read: IIT Mandi researchers flag 9-12 glacial lakes as 'critical' in Himachal Pradesh amid permafrost loss According to Meteo France, the national weather service, temperatures have spiked by several degrees since the 1990s. On the Aiguille du Midi peak at an altitude of 3,842 metres, average temperatures for July rose from 1.6 degrees Celsius in 1994 to 3.3 degrees Celsius. Bozon has called for urgent preparation for "serious scenarios" involving glacier or mountain chunks falling onto homes. Also Read: Alpine glacier was covered with sheep wool sheets to prevent melting. It worked Glaciers everywhere are bearing the brunt of climate change. In Italy, Alpine glaciers have lost more than 40 per cent of their surface area since 1991, according to the region's glacier service. It doesn't snow anymore at high altitudes. Several glaciers on Mont Blanc are on the verge of becoming unstable because of permafrost loss. Also Read: Killing the Himalayas slowly: Human urine is melting a glacier on Mount Everest The Nepal floods were reportedly triggered by a glacial lake outburst. The melting glaciers hide lakes either inside them or near them, with rocks and debris acting as a wall. When these walls fall, the water gushes out, triggering floods. In Nepal, a glacier is believed to have collapsed, sending out a mix of rocks, mud and ice that washed away villages. Melting glaciers across the world Scientists have warned that the Himalayas are warming faster than other parts of the world. Chinese climate experts said that more glaciers are at risk of collapsing in the region. The Arctic is also facing a problem where a study found that in 2025 a rockslide on an island was triggered by melting permafrost. In the Alps, a group covered a glacier with sheep wool to see if it could prevent melting, and it did. The situation in the world's mountains is becoming dire, and urgent steps are needed to address it.

Glaciers across the world are facing grave danger from global warming and climate change. Mont Blanc in Europe has lost its permafrost and undergone massive changes. In the Arctic, climate change triggered a rockslide last year. Himalayas are already vulnerable, as evidenced by Nepal floods.

Mont Blanc has lost its permafrost, triggering concerns about the glaciers

A study that claimed that the moon could have been born within five days of a Mars-sized planet colliding with Earth has assumed divine proportions. People think that it proves the Bible creation story mentioned in the Book of Genesis. Scientists from the Southwest Research Institute and the University of Arizona ran several simulations, one of which showed that an intact moon could have been born in five hours after Theia crashed into Earth 4.5 billion years ago. The debris cloud coalesced to form the moon, but it is believed to have happened over several&nbsp;years.&nbsp;When the temperature and strength of the planetary materials inside Earth and Theia were taken into account, they found that the moon took only about five hours to take shape from the time of impact. The study shook what scientists have believed for decades. But people are pointing out how it matches the biblical account of the creation of heaven, something they have known for thousands of years.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/earth-theia-collision-created-the-moon-in-just-5-hours-study-shows-1788430465699">Earth-Theia collision created the moon in just 5 hours, study shows</a><h2>Bible and the two lights</h2>The book says God put a light in the sky on day four, which people think refers to the moon. Genesis 1:14–19 says God placed two lights in the heavens on the fourth day of creation. The "greater light" is believed to mean the sun, while the "lesser light" refers to the moon created to "rule the night."&nbsp;Social media users were quick to say that the study exactly matches what the Bible says about the creation. A user wrote, "We know, while citing Genesis 1:3-5, which states: 'And God said, Let there be light,' and there was light." The user added, "God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there was evening, and there was morning, the first day." Another wrote, “Wow, it’s almost like Genesis suggested that.”<h2>What the study on moon states</h2>The study was published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters. Previous theories on the creation of the moon from the Earth-Theia collision only considered that large portions of both the planets would have melted or vapourised from the impact. But when the strength of the rock and metal inside the colliding planets were added as factors, along with the temperatures, they found that a fully intact moon emerged in orbit within approximately five hours.&nbsp;However, the simulation is a scientific process and in no way linked to what the Bible says. It does not specify how long it took the moon to form either. So there isn't a realistic relation between the two.

The study that found the moon could have formed in only five hours after debris from Earth and Theia flew into space was already mentioned in the Bible, people on social media are pointing out. Netizens say the study matches the account in the creation of the heavens.

A study that claimed that the moon could have been born within five days of a Mars-sized planet colliding with Earth has assumed divine proportions. People think that it proves the Bible creation story mentioned in the Book of Genesis. Scientists from the Southwest Research Institute and the University of Arizona ran several simulations, one of which showed that an intact moon could have been born in five hours after Theia crashed into Earth 4.5 billion years ago. The debris cloud coalesced to form the moon, but it is believed to have happened over several years. When the temperature and strength of the planetary materials inside Earth and Theia were taken into account, they found that the moon took only about five hours to take shape from the time of impact. The study shook what scientists have believed for decades. But people are pointing out how it matches the biblical account of the creation of heaven, something they have known for thousands of years. Also Read: Earth-Theia collision created the moon in just 5 hours, study shows Bible and the two lights The book says God put a light in the sky on day four, which people think refers to the moon. Genesis 1:14–19 says God placed two lights in the heavens on the fourth day of creation. The "greater light" is believed to mean the sun, while the "lesser light" refers to the moon created to "rule the night." Social media users were quick to say that the study exactly matches what the Bible says about the creation. A user wrote, "We know, while citing Genesis 1:3-5, which states: 'And God said, Let there be light,' and there was light." The user added, "God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there was evening, and there was morning, the first day." Another wrote, “Wow, it’s almost like Genesis suggested that.” What the study on moon states The study was published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters. Previous theories on the creation of the moon from the Earth-Theia collision only considered that large portions of both the planets would have melted or vapourised from the impact. But when the strength of the rock and metal inside the colliding planets were added as factors, along with the temperatures, they found that a fully intact moon emerged in orbit within approximately five hours. However, the simulation is a scientific process and in no way linked to what the Bible says. It does not specify how long it took the moon to form either. So there isn't a realistic relation between the two.

The study that found the moon could have formed in only five hours after debris from Earth and Theia flew into space was already mentioned in the Bible, people on social media are pointing out. Netizens say the study matches the account in the creation of the heavens.

Moon's 5-hour origin theory proves Bible's creation of heavens story right, netizens say

Scientists have stumbled upon the actual reason for the rock avalanche that hit Jan Mayen, a Norwegian volcanic island in the Arctic Ocean, in March 2025. Till now it was believed that a magnitude 6.5 earthquake destabilised the rocks, triggering the rockslide that buried a large portion of the Kjerulf Glacier. Even though this was the biggest earthquake to strike the island, it was not what caused this rock avalanche.&nbsp;A study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences states that it was the melting permafrost that sent the rocks to tumble down the slope in Jan Mayen. Simply put, climate change was the reason for this calamity, which affected the permafrost, the permanently frozen ground held together by ice.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/alpine-glacier-was-covered-with-sheep-wool-sheets-to-prevent-melting-1788584485824">Alpine glacier was covered with sheep wool sheets to prevent melting. It worked</a>&nbsp;The rising temperatures are triggering not only the glaciers to melt, but also the permafrost in the Arctic. Researchers used seismic data, infrasound observations, satellite imagery, satellite ground displacement data, and climate records to pin down the actual culprit.&nbsp;So while the earthquake triggered the actual avalanche, the slope had already become unstable by permafrost degradation. Guilherme WS de Melo, the lead author of the study, said this is the first time an earthquake-triggered rock avalanche on Jan Mayen Island has been documented.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/killing-the-himalayas-slowly-human-urine-is-melting-a-glacier-on-mount-everest-1788513947987">Killing the Himalayas slowly: Human urine is melting a glacier on Mount Everest</a><h2>Earthquakes and rockslides</h2>&nbsp;Jan Mayen Island sits near the Jan Mayen Ocean Transform Fault, a seismically active plate boundary which often triggers earthquakes on the island. But never before has one caused a rock avalanche of the same scale, according to satellite observations from the past 40 years. Their analysis showed that the earthquake did trigger the rock avalanche.&nbsp;&nbsp;It occurred within three minutes of the main shock, with 1.3 million cubic yards of debris covering 30 to 50 per cent of the Kjerulf Glacier’s surface. An ice calving event on the shoreline of the Weyprecht Glacier nearby was also recorded.<h2>Climate change loosened the rocks</h2>&nbsp;To understand if climate change could have played a role, they gathered air temperature records at Jan Mayen Island from 1970 to 2025. The average summer temperatures had risen from 2 to 3 degrees Celsius in this period, while the winter temperature rose from -7 to -6 degrees Celsius. Extreme cold events, where temperatures were below -20 degrees Celsius, went down in the 1990s.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/iit-mandi-flags-9-12-glacial-lakes-as-critical-in-himachal-pradesh-amid-permafrost-loss-1788766607396">IIT Mandi researchers flag 9-12 glacial lakes as 'critical' in Himachal Pradesh amid permafrost loss</a> &nbsp;Scientists have earlier flagged that the Arctic is warming at a faster rate than the rest of the world. The study authors noted that climate change has increased the risk of landslides and avalanches in the entire Arctic. Hazardous events, such as the one that occurred in Nepal and Tibet on August 26, could become common because of global warming.&nbsp;&nbsp;"There, the immediate trigger was a glacier/ice-rock collapse; in the event we studied on Jan Mayen, it was an earthquake. In the broader context, however, both events highlight how a warming climate can make glacial areas increasingly vulnerable to cascading hazards," de Melo said.&nbsp;The Arctic event once again proves that human-driven climate change is weakening glaciers, setting the stage for ominous events.&nbsp;

Scientists have flagged the potential for more climate change-driven disasters like the Nepal-Tibet floods. In the Arctic, an earthquake triggered a massive rockslide in 2025. However, climate change had melted the permafrost, which actually caused the avalanche.

Scientists have stumbled upon the actual reason for the rock avalanche that hit Jan Mayen, a Norwegian volcanic island in the Arctic Ocean, in March 2025. Till now it was believed that a magnitude 6.5 earthquake destabilised the rocks, triggering the rockslide that buried a large portion of the Kjerulf Glacier. Even though this was the biggest earthquake to strike the island, it was not what caused this rock avalanche. A study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences states that it was the melting permafrost that sent the rocks to tumble down the slope in Jan Mayen. Simply put, climate change was the reason for this calamity, which affected the permafrost, the permanently frozen ground held together by ice. Also Read: Alpine glacier was covered with sheep wool sheets to prevent melting. It worked The rising temperatures are triggering not only the glaciers to melt, but also the permafrost in the Arctic. Researchers used seismic data, infrasound observations, satellite imagery, satellite ground displacement data, and climate records to pin down the actual culprit. So while the earthquake triggered the actual avalanche, the slope had already become unstable by permafrost degradation. Guilherme WS de Melo, the lead author of the study, said this is the first time an earthquake-triggered rock avalanche on Jan Mayen Island has been documented. Also Read: Killing the Himalayas slowly: Human urine is melting a glacier on Mount Everest Earthquakes and rockslides Jan Mayen Island sits near the Jan Mayen Ocean Transform Fault, a seismically active plate boundary which often triggers earthquakes on the island. But never before has one caused a rock avalanche of the same scale, according to satellite observations from the past 40 years. Their analysis showed that the earthquake did trigger the rock avalanche. It occurred within three minutes of the main shock, with 1.3 million cubic yards of debris covering 30 to 50 per cent of the Kjerulf Glacier’s surface. An ice calving event on the shoreline of the Weyprecht Glacier nearby was also recorded. Climate change loosened the rocks To understand if climate change could have played a role, they gathered air temperature records at Jan Mayen Island from 1970 to 2025. The average summer temperatures had risen from 2 to 3 degrees Celsius in this period, while the winter temperature rose from -7 to -6 degrees Celsius. Extreme cold events, where temperatures were below -20 degrees Celsius, went down in the 1990s. Also Read: IIT Mandi researchers flag 9-12 glacial lakes as 'critical' in Himachal Pradesh amid permafrost loss Scientists have earlier flagged that the Arctic is warming at a faster rate than the rest of the world. The study authors noted that climate change has increased the risk of landslides and avalanches in the entire Arctic. Hazardous events, such as the one that occurred in Nepal and Tibet on August 26, could become common because of global warming. "There, the immediate trigger was a glacier/ice-rock collapse; in the event we studied on Jan Mayen, it was an earthquake. In the broader context, however, both events highlight how a warming climate can make glacial areas increasingly vulnerable to cascading hazards," de Melo said. The Arctic event once again proves that human-driven climate change is weakening glaciers, setting the stage for ominous events.

Scientists have flagged the potential for more climate change-driven disasters like the Nepal-Tibet floods. In the Arctic, an earthquake triggered a massive rockslide in 2025. However, climate change had melted the permafrost, which actually caused the avalanche.

Climate change shows its fangs - Melting permafrost triggered rockslide on Arctic island

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed it captured a US unmanned underwater vehicle near the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz, calling it one of the most advanced systems operated by the US military.Iranian state media identified the vessel as the Dive-LD, an autonomous underwater vehicle manufactured by California-based defence technology company Anduril Industries. The IRGC Navy described the submarine as a “prize” now in Iranian possession.The US military, however, disputed the significance of the incident. A Pentagon spokesperson said the underwater drone had malfunctioned more than a day before Iran announced the seizure and had been surveying regional waters as part of ongoing US operations.The defective vehicle was an older Dive-LD model and “neither collected sensitive data nor carried any classified sonar or radar equipment”, the spokesperson said.<h2>What is Dive-LD?</h2>The Dive-LD is a roughly 5.8-metre (19-foot) autonomous underwater vehicle weighing about three tonnes. According to Anduril, the underwater drone can operate for up to 10 days without requiring it to return to base and can dive to depths of around 6,000 metres (19,700 feet).Its modular design allows it to carry different sensors and payloads. Its stated missions include intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, mine countermeasures, seabed mapping and inspection of underwater infrastructure such as cables and pipelines.<h2>Why does it matter?</h2>US defence officials have been investing heavily in autonomous underwater and surface systems to monitor large areas, gather intelligence and track adversary vessels without exposing sailors to danger.Anduril confirmed that one of its Dive-LD vessels had been lost but played down the military significance of its capture.“Dive-LD is an attritable autonomous system,” an Anduril spokesperson said, meaning the vehicle was designed to operate in dangerous environments where losing the system was considered an expected possibility.The company said the vessel had already delivered significant value during thousands of hours of operations in the US Central Command area.The US Navy began receiving Dive-LD systems in 2025, with the vehicles being used by its unmanned undersea units. Anduril is also supplying the Navy with the larger Dive-XL system, which shares design characteristics with Australia’s Ghost Shark autonomous submarine.

Iran claims it captured a US Dive-LD underwater drone near the Strait of Hormuz, but Washington says the malfunctioning vehicle was an older model that carried no sensitive data or classified equipment.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed it captured a US unmanned underwater vehicle near the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz, calling it one of the most advanced systems operated by the US military. Iranian state media identified the vessel as the Dive-LD, an autonomous underwater vehicle manufactured by California-based defence technology company Anduril Industries. The IRGC Navy described the submarine as a “prize” now in Iranian possession. The US military, however, disputed the significance of the incident. A Pentagon spokesperson said the underwater drone had malfunctioned more than a day before Iran announced the seizure and had been surveying regional waters as part of ongoing US operations. The defective vehicle was an older Dive-LD model and “neither collected sensitive data nor carried any classified sonar or radar equipment”, the spokesperson said. What is Dive-LD? The Dive-LD is a roughly 5.8-metre (19-foot) autonomous underwater vehicle weighing about three tonnes. According to Anduril, the underwater drone can operate for up to 10 days without requiring it to return to base and can dive to depths of around 6,000 metres (19,700 feet). Its modular design allows it to carry different sensors and payloads. Its stated missions include intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, mine countermeasures, seabed mapping and inspection of underwater infrastructure such as cables and pipelines. Why does it matter? US defence officials have been investing heavily in autonomous underwater and surface systems to monitor large areas, gather intelligence and track adversary vessels without exposing sailors to danger. Anduril confirmed that one of its Dive-LD vessels had been lost but played down the military significance of its capture. “Dive-LD is an attritable autonomous system,” an Anduril spokesperson said, meaning the vehicle was designed to operate in dangerous environments where losing the system was considered an expected possibility. The company said the vessel had already delivered significant value during thousands of hours of operations in the US Central Command area. The US Navy began receiving Dive-LD systems in 2025, with the vehicles being used by its unmanned undersea units. Anduril is also supplying the Navy with the larger Dive-XL system, which shares design characteristics with Australia’s Ghost Shark autonomous submarine.

Iran claims it captured a US Dive-LD underwater drone near the Strait of Hormuz, but Washington says the malfunctioning vehicle was an older model that carried no sensitive data or classified equipment.

What is Dive-LD? All you need to know about the US underwater drone Iran claims to have captured

The 80s soft era is back, thanks to AI. From big, bouncy hair and dramatic eyes to statement jewellery and old-school glamour, the era is making a glamorous comeback, with many celebrities and public personalities embracing the trend to see how they might have looked in the 80s. What was once considered vintage and rough is suddenly looking fresh, fun, and absolutely Instagram-worthy.<h2>Bollywood celebrities and public personalities try the 80s AI trend</h2>Bollywood couple Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra are among the first to embrace the viral trend. Imagining themselves as the hero and heroine of the 80s, the Shershaah couple shared their vintage picture on social media, introducing their fans to a retro portrait of themselves.

Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra

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In the picture, Malhotra sports a classic double-denim look with dark aviator sunglasses, while Kiara wears a vibrant pink dress with puff sleeves, oversized hoop earrings and bangles.&nbsp;Kajal Aggarwal also joined the viral trend and posted an Instagram story showcasing her in retro photography elements. She is envisioned in a retro denim outfit with big hoops and bangles. Her hair is styled into voluminous, soft retro curls, creating classic big-hair drama. The makeup blends with her era's signature look, highlighting dramatic winged eyeliner, sharply defined brows and nude lips.

Kajal Aggarwal

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Union Minister Piyush Goyal also went viral by sharing an AI-generated retro photo of himself styled like a 1980s Bollywood hero. Goyal shared the portrait wearing a sharp blue suit, an open-collared shirt, and sunglasses. He captioned the post, “Vibing to the 80s trend.”

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<h2>How to do the 80s ChatGPT trend?</h2>Step 1: Choose your photo Choose a clear, well-lit photograph of yourself. A portrait or waist-up picture usually works best.&nbsp;Step 2: Upload it to ChatGPT/Gemini/Copilot/Other AI apps Open ChatGPT, upload your photograph and copy-paste a prompt describing exactly how you want your 1980s makeover to look.&nbsp;Step 3: Be specific Instead of simply writing, “Make me look like I’m from the ’80s,” describe the hairstyle, clothes, jewellery, setting, lighting and mood you want.<h3>Here’s a prompt you can use to create an 80s photo of yourself</h3>“Transform this photograph into the cover of a glamorous Indian film magazine from the 1980s. Keep my face and facial features recognisable. Style me with authentic 1980s hair, makeup, fashion and jewellery. Use warm saturated colours, glossy studio lighting and subtle printed-paper texture. Leave space around the portrait for vintage magazine-style headlines and typography.”

From voluminous curls and bold makeup to statement earrings and retro styling, the ’80s Bollywood look is making a comeback, and from celebrities to public figures, everyone is going gaga over the iconic vintage glamour.

The 80s soft era is back, thanks to AI. From big, bouncy hair and dramatic eyes to statement jewellery and old-school glamour, the era is making a glamorous comeback, with many celebrities and public personalities embracing the trend to see how they might have looked in the 80s. What was once considered vintage and rough is suddenly looking fresh, fun, and absolutely Instagram-worthy. Bollywood celebrities and public personalities try the 80s AI trend Bollywood couple Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra are among the first to embrace the viral trend. Imagining themselves as the hero and heroine of the 80s, the Shershaah couple shared their vintage picture on social media, introducing their fans to a retro portrait of themselves.

From voluminous curls and bold makeup to statement earrings and retro styling, the ’80s Bollywood look is making a comeback, and from celebrities to public figures, everyone is going gaga over the iconic vintage glamour.

'80s vintage glamour is back: From Kiara Advani to Piyush Goyal, here’s how to recreate the viral trend

Doctors have issued a warning about a skin condition users can develop because of prolonged use of a laptop. Known as "toasted skin syndrome", it is caused by the heat emitted from the device, which leaves a fishnet-like pattern on the body. When there is extended contact between the laptop and skin, users risk getting stamped from the resultant heat.&nbsp;University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has talked about a case where a child who was being home-schooled rested the laptop on his abdomen for eight hours every day. They said that he would keep the laptop on himself often while it was charging.&nbsp;Toasted skin syndrome is known as erythema ab igne in medical terms. The heat does not cause any blisters or burns, but the warmth leaves a burn-like pattern on the skin. The condition can damage tiny blood vessels and fibres under the skin, and even cause the rash to peel. Historically, the problem was seen in adults who spent a lot of time sitting close to the fire and electric heaters, and used hot water bottles. But in the world of technology, the same effects are not being caused by laptops.&nbsp;Detailing the case in the journal BMJ Case Reports, the medics wrote that the rash was quite bad and initially they suspected liver damage. But blood tests and scans did not show any such problem, and the boy was discharged. But his condition worsened, and he returned to the hospital two weeks later.&nbsp;The rash had spread across his stomach and was peeling by this time. To understand what was happening, the doctors enquired about the boy's daily routine. The boy said he spent a lot of time on the laptop every day. He said he rested the device directly on his stomach for up to eight hours a day.&nbsp;They realised the heat had caused the markings on his body and diagnosed him with erythema ab igne. Experts say mild cases might fade away once exposure to laptop heat stops. However, in extreme cases, the rash might get severe, and the marks might become permanent. There is also a small long-term risk of skin cancer developing in areas repeatedly affected by the condition.

A case of a severe skin condition from prolonged laptop use has been revealed, where a boy developed a rash on his stomach which worsened and started peeling. It was happening because of the way he used the device. 

Doctors have issued a warning about a skin condition users can develop because of prolonged use of a laptop. Known as "toasted skin syndrome", it is caused by the heat emitted from the device, which leaves a fishnet-like pattern on the body. When there is extended contact between the laptop and skin, users risk getting stamped from the resultant heat. University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has talked about a case where a child who was being home-schooled rested the laptop on his abdomen for eight hours every day. They said that he would keep the laptop on himself often while it was charging. Toasted skin syndrome is known as erythema ab igne in medical terms. The heat does not cause any blisters or burns, but the warmth leaves a burn-like pattern on the skin. The condition can damage tiny blood vessels and fibres under the skin, and even cause the rash to peel. Historically, the problem was seen in adults who spent a lot of time sitting close to the fire and electric heaters, and used hot water bottles. But in the world of technology, the same effects are not being caused by laptops. Detailing the case in the journal BMJ Case Reports, the medics wrote that the rash was quite bad and initially they suspected liver damage. But blood tests and scans did not show any such problem, and the boy was discharged. But his condition worsened, and he returned to the hospital two weeks later. The rash had spread across his stomach and was peeling by this time. To understand what was happening, the doctors enquired about the boy's daily routine. The boy said he spent a lot of time on the laptop every day. He said he rested the device directly on his stomach for up to eight hours a day. They realised the heat had caused the markings on his body and diagnosed him with erythema ab igne. Experts say mild cases might fade away once exposure to laptop heat stops. However, in extreme cases, the rash might get severe, and the marks might become permanent. There is also a small long-term risk of skin cancer developing in areas repeatedly affected by the condition.

A case of a severe skin condition from prolonged laptop use has been revealed, where a boy developed a rash on his stomach which worsened and started peeling. It was happening because of the way he used the device.&nbsp;

Boy develops 'toasted skin syndrome' after keeping laptop on his body - What is it?

A British-Nigerian businessman and influencer died after getting genital enlargement injections in Thailand in March. Nigeria’s Guardian newspaper reported that a London coroner said that Igho "Tiny" Ubiribo died after getting penile filler injections. He told an inquest at Inner West London Coroners’ Court that approximately 40ml of hyaluronic acid and lidocaine were used by an unnamed clinic in Bangkok to increase girth. Ubiribo died on March 6, 2026, but details of his death are emerging only now.&nbsp;According to reports, Ubiribo and his wife, Danielle Simba Allen, were staying at a Bangkok hotel. He underwent the procedure on March 5, and the couple went for a massage later. During the massage, he started experiencing chest pain and became unconscious twice. He was taken to the Sukhumvit Hospital in an ambulance and was conscious for some time, according to SaharaReporters, which shared the details of the inquest.&nbsp;A computed tomography (CT) scan was recommended after his wife told the doctors about the enlargement procedure. He lost consciousness again and was diagnosed with pulmonary embolism. Ubiribo was shifted to the ICU, where cardiopulmonary resuscitation was performed for more than 100 minutes, but he passed away.<h2>Ubiribo was buried in a gold coffin</h2>According to TMZ, Ubiribo was a social media influencer with more than 185,000 followers on Instagram. He also went by the name Denisi or Ego. He made money by sharing his luxury lifestyle online. According to The New York Post, he owned a $1.1 million home in Los Angeles and a US$600,000 apartment in London. His wife is a fashion designer and socialite, and they got married in Zimbabwe in 2022.&nbsp;Ubiribo was reportedly buried in London in a gold coffin worth more than $745,000. Ubiribo’s lungs matched the hyaluronic acid used in the injections, according to reports from the inquest. The post-mortem found material in Ubiribo’s lungs matching the hyaluronic acid used in the injections. The London coroner's findings matched the autopsy conducted in Thailand. According to Ubiribo's doctor, he had previously undergone joint surgery and had pre-diabetes and gout.&nbsp; &nbsp;

British-Nigerian businessman Igho "Tiny" Ubiribo died in Bangkok after getting penile enlargement injections. An autopsy in Thailand and in London found hyaluronic acid and lidocaine in his lungs, which were used to increase girth.

A British-Nigerian businessman and influencer died after getting genital enlargement injections in Thailand in March. Nigeria’s Guardian newspaper reported that a London coroner said that Igho "Tiny" Ubiribo died after getting penile filler injections. He told an inquest at Inner West London Coroners’ Court that approximately 40ml of hyaluronic acid and lidocaine were used by an unnamed clinic in Bangkok to increase girth. Ubiribo died on March 6, 2026, but details of his death are emerging only now. According to reports, Ubiribo and his wife, Danielle Simba Allen, were staying at a Bangkok hotel. He underwent the procedure on March 5, and the couple went for a massage later. During the massage, he started experiencing chest pain and became unconscious twice. He was taken to the Sukhumvit Hospital in an ambulance and was conscious for some time, according to SaharaReporters, which shared the details of the inquest. A computed tomography (CT) scan was recommended after his wife told the doctors about the enlargement procedure. He lost consciousness again and was diagnosed with pulmonary embolism. Ubiribo was shifted to the ICU, where cardiopulmonary resuscitation was performed for more than 100 minutes, but he passed away. Ubiribo was buried in a gold coffin According to TMZ, Ubiribo was a social media influencer with more than 185,000 followers on Instagram. He also went by the name Denisi or Ego. He made money by sharing his luxury lifestyle online. According to The New York Post, he owned a $1.1 million home in Los Angeles and a US$600,000 apartment in London. His wife is a fashion designer and socialite, and they got married in Zimbabwe in 2022. Ubiribo was reportedly buried in London in a gold coffin worth more than $745,000. Ubiribo’s lungs matched the hyaluronic acid used in the injections, according to reports from the inquest. The post-mortem found material in Ubiribo’s lungs matching the hyaluronic acid used in the injections. The London coroner's findings matched the autopsy conducted in Thailand. According to Ubiribo's doctor, he had previously undergone joint surgery and had pre-diabetes and gout.

British-Nigerian businessman Igho "Tiny" Ubiribo died in Bangkok after getting penile enlargement injections. An autopsy in Thailand and in London found hyaluronic acid and lidocaine in his lungs, which were used to increase girth.

British-Nigerian influencer buried in Rs 7 crore gold coffin died from penile enlargement injections

A coastal resort town in the United Kingdom is planning a watch party on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks to "experience the fear, tears, and paranoia of the live news channel analysis and raw footage of the disaster again". This year will mark 25 years of the world's deadliest terror attack, in which nearly 3,000 people lost their lives. Visuals of two airplanes crashing into the World Trade Centre in New York City on September 11, 2001 aired on every news channel in the world, leaving everyone in shock.&nbsp;The Wild Boscombe Cafe in Bournemouth has called on people to leave their phones and join them for a watch party where they would relive the fear and distress people experienced at the time while watching their screens. It is being organised by the political arts group Verdurin as part of the Adam Curtis Party Conference.<h2>Why have a watch party for a traumatic event?</h2> People are raising questions about the intent behind having such a gathering, asking why people would come together to see the horrific scenes of the tragedy. Defending the decision, owners of the venue said it is not a "celebration or trivialisation" of the attacks.&nbsp;An online listing describes the event as a place where you can "refresh your memories", and those who were too young can "get a feel for what it was like as it happened." It reads, "9/11 Watch Party rebroadcasts the responses of the mainstream media, twinning them with conspiratorial commentators in an installation of overwhelming scale."&nbsp;Curator of Verdurin's website, Pierre d'Alancaisez, said, "The anniversary affords an opportunity to review once more the raw television image, our hyperreality's fundamental building block." He said that when the news anchors were narrating the events, they knew the "September 11th attacks would define the 21st century." Pierre said the “archive video reveals them revising the story as it unfolds, creating a true conspiracy in real time.”<h2>Turning a tragedy into a spectacle</h2>&nbsp;Meanwhile, the event has come under heavy criticism for using the footage for "entertainment." Christchurch councillor Simon McCormack said thousands of people were murdered, and they are using the occasion for "entertainment." "This was a real human tragedy—not entertainment, a 'watch party' or an experience to be recreated for an audience," he said. People will watch "the original television news footage, commentary and emerging conspiracy theories unfold again in real time, recreating the experience of that day as an 'immersive event'."&nbsp;"Packaging their final moments and the suffering of their families as an immersive event crosses a line" and turns the tragedy into a spectacle. &nbsp;

A watch party is being organised in a UK town to view the archive footage of the September 11 terror attacks. Participants are being invited to relive the fear of watching the videos. The group is being slammed for making a spectacle of a tragedy.

A coastal resort town in the United Kingdom is planning a watch party on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks to "experience the fear, tears, and paranoia of the live news channel analysis and raw footage of the disaster again". This year will mark 25 years of the world's deadliest terror attack, in which nearly 3,000 people lost their lives. Visuals of two airplanes crashing into the World Trade Centre in New York City on September 11, 2001 aired on every news channel in the world, leaving everyone in shock. The Wild Boscombe Cafe in Bournemouth has called on people to leave their phones and join them for a watch party where they would relive the fear and distress people experienced at the time while watching their screens. It is being organised by the political arts group Verdurin as part of the Adam Curtis Party Conference. Why have a watch party for a traumatic event? People are raising questions about the intent behind having such a gathering, asking why people would come together to see the horrific scenes of the tragedy. Defending the decision, owners of the venue said it is not a "celebration or trivialisation" of the attacks. An online listing describes the event as a place where you can "refresh your memories", and those who were too young can "get a feel for what it was like as it happened." It reads, "9/11 Watch Party rebroadcasts the responses of the mainstream media, twinning them with conspiratorial commentators in an installation of overwhelming scale." Curator of Verdurin's website, Pierre d'Alancaisez, said, "The anniversary affords an opportunity to review once more the raw television image, our hyperreality's fundamental building block." He said that when the news anchors were narrating the events, they knew the "September 11th attacks would define the 21st century." Pierre said the “archive video reveals them revising the story as it unfolds, creating a true conspiracy in real time.” Turning a tragedy into a spectacle Meanwhile, the event has come under heavy criticism for using the footage for "entertainment." Christchurch councillor Simon McCormack said thousands of people were murdered, and they are using the occasion for "entertainment." "This was a real human tragedy—not entertainment, a 'watch party' or an experience to be recreated for an audience," he said. People will watch "the original television news footage, commentary and emerging conspiracy theories unfold again in real time, recreating the experience of that day as an 'immersive event'." "Packaging their final moments and the suffering of their families as an immersive event crosses a line" and turns the tragedy into a spectacle.

A watch party is being organised in a UK town to view the archive footage of the September 11 terror attacks. Participants are being invited to relive the fear of watching the videos. The group is being slammed for making a spectacle of a tragedy.

UK town organises Sep 11 terror attacks watch party to 'refresh memories' - 'A true conspiracy in real time'

A Delta Air Lines flight left Los Angeles Airport on Sunday (Sep 6), and just before it was to land at the Salt Lake City Airport, it rapidly dropped to 9,000 feet. Oxygen masks were released as the scary incident unfolded on the Boeing 737-900ER. Thankfully, the plane reached a safe altitude without any untoward incident on board. Reports suggest that the incident happened because of a cabin depressurisation event.&nbsp;The pilots do not mention the emergency clearly to Air Traffic Control in the cockpit audio shared by Flight Drama on X. One passenger shared the experience on Reddit, saying it was a pressurisation system failure and "pretty traumatic." As the system failed, oxygen masks were automatically deployed. The pilots were forced to perform an emergency rapid descent to an altitude of about 9,000 to 10,000 feet where passengers could breathe naturally.<h2>Plane diverted to Las Vegas airport</h2>The aircraft was near the Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas at the time and the pilots declared an emergency and diverted towards it. The plane landed in Las Vegas without any problem. It remained there for some time where the minor valve or software issue responsible for the depressurisation was likely fixed. The same flight took off for Salt Lake City and landed safely later that evening.&nbsp;Passengers complained of sudden ear pain and distress inside the plane as it descended sharply. They said that during the harrowing experience, when they were wearing the oxygen masks, they could barely hear the announcements from flight attendants.&nbsp;This is the second time a depressurisation problem has occurred on a Delta flight this year. In January, an Airbus A319 rapidly descended from 36,000 feet to below 10,000 feet due to a slow pressure leak. However, the pilots were aware that a gradual loss was happening.&nbsp; &nbsp;

A pressurisation system failure on a Delta flight from Los Angeles forced the plane to rapidly descend to 9,000 feet. Oxygen masks were deployed, leaving passengers distressed and traumatised.   

A Delta Air Lines flight left Los Angeles Airport on Sunday (Sep 6), and just before it was to land at the Salt Lake City Airport, it rapidly dropped to 9,000 feet. Oxygen masks were released as the scary incident unfolded on the Boeing 737-900ER. Thankfully, the plane reached a safe altitude without any untoward incident on board. Reports suggest that the incident happened because of a cabin depressurisation event. The pilots do not mention the emergency clearly to Air Traffic Control in the cockpit audio shared by Flight Drama on X. One passenger shared the experience on Reddit, saying it was a pressurisation system failure and "pretty traumatic." As the system failed, oxygen masks were automatically deployed. The pilots were forced to perform an emergency rapid descent to an altitude of about 9,000 to 10,000 feet where passengers could breathe naturally. Plane diverted to Las Vegas airport The aircraft was near the Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas at the time and the pilots declared an emergency and diverted towards it. The plane landed in Las Vegas without any problem. It remained there for some time where the minor valve or software issue responsible for the depressurisation was likely fixed. The same flight took off for Salt Lake City and landed safely later that evening. Passengers complained of sudden ear pain and distress inside the plane as it descended sharply. They said that during the harrowing experience, when they were wearing the oxygen masks, they could barely hear the announcements from flight attendants. This is the second time a depressurisation problem has occurred on a Delta flight this year. In January, an Airbus A319 rapidly descended from 36,000 feet to below 10,000 feet due to a slow pressure leak. However, the pilots were aware that a gradual loss was happening.

A pressurisation system failure on a Delta flight from Los Angeles forced the plane to rapidly descend to 9,000 feet. Oxygen masks were deployed, leaving passengers distressed and traumatised. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Delta flight suddenly drops to 9,000 feet after pressurisation system fails

A doomsday fish washed ashore in Indonesia on August 25, triggering concerns of a disaster among locals. A group of children and an older man carried the 13-foot-long oarfish off the beach. Oarfish are linked to disasters and doom, lending them the name doomsday fish. While there is no scientific evidence to back the belief, people continue to associate the oarfish with ominous occurrences, such as earthquakes, tsunamis and floods. However, Indonesia witnessed six simultaneous volcanic eruptions six days later.&nbsp;&nbsp;The fish was discovered on Pink Beach along the southeastern coast of Komodo Island at around 7:30 am. Its appearance shocked beachgoers since these creatures rarely come to the surface. Sahlan, head of Telone Hamlet in Sekaroh Village, told detikBali, a local media outlet, that a person who was not from the village had been camping there since last night and was the one who discovered it in the morning.<h2>Six volcanoes erupted in Indonesia on August 31</h2>Sahlan said that even though people were concerned about its appearance, things in the region were calm. However, several volcanoes have erupted in the country since then. According to the Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG), at least six volcanic eruptions occurred almost simultaneously on August 31.&nbsp;Mount Sinabung erupted in North Sumatra, while Mount Anak Krakatau sent volcanic ash soaring up to 50,000 feet over parts of Java and Sumatra. Mount Ibu in North Maluku, Mount Lewotobi Perempuan and Ili Lewotolok in East Nusa Tenggara, and Mount Semeru in East Java are the other four volcanoes. Meanwhile, PVMBG Head Siti Sumilah Rita Susilawati stressed that the six eruptions are not linked.<h2>Nepal floods occurred the day after the doomsday fish was seen</h2>&nbsp;&nbsp;Another disaster unfolded 4,600 kilometres away from Indonesia in Nepal the very next day, on August 26. The flash floods reportedly occurred because of a glacial lake outburst and washed away villages, killing more than 1,300 people.&nbsp;Doomsday fish live at extreme depths and barely come to the surface. Their sightings are believed to bring bad luck because of Japanese folklore. They are known as Ryūgū no tsukai, which translates to Messenger from the Sea God's Palace. They are believed to come to the surface to issue a warning to humanity.<h2>Japanese tale about an oarfish</h2>According to one legend, a 30-foot oarfish appeared on the coast of Tsushima in April 1819. Nearly 800 people gathered in boats and fired thirty guns at it, but the fish did not move. “I am nothing to be afraid of. I have come here from the Dragon Palace for a reason. One day this year, a great evil disease will come, and people will certainly die," it said seven days later. However, scientists have repeatedly stressed that seeing an oarfish should not be linked to any disasters. &nbsp;

Six volcanoes in Indonesia erupted on the same day at almost the same time on August 31. Six days before the strange occurrences, a doomsday fish washed ashore on a beach in the country. Meanwhile, just a day after, on Aug 26, Nepal was ravaged by flash floods.

A doomsday fish washed ashore in Indonesia on August 25, triggering concerns of a disaster among locals. A group of children and an older man carried the 13-foot-long oarfish off the beach. Oarfish are linked to disasters and doom, lending them the name doomsday fish. While there is no scientific evidence to back the belief, people continue to associate the oarfish with ominous occurrences, such as earthquakes, tsunamis and floods. However, Indonesia witnessed six simultaneous volcanic eruptions six days later. The fish was discovered on Pink Beach along the southeastern coast of Komodo Island at around 7:30 am. Its appearance shocked beachgoers since these creatures rarely come to the surface. Sahlan, head of Telone Hamlet in Sekaroh Village, told detikBali, a local media outlet, that a person who was not from the village had been camping there since last night and was the one who discovered it in the morning. Six volcanoes erupted in Indonesia on August 31 Sahlan said that even though people were concerned about its appearance, things in the region were calm. However, several volcanoes have erupted in the country since then. According to the Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG), at least six volcanic eruptions occurred almost simultaneously on August 31. Mount Sinabung erupted in North Sumatra, while Mount Anak Krakatau sent volcanic ash soaring up to 50,000 feet over parts of Java and Sumatra. Mount Ibu in North Maluku, Mount Lewotobi Perempuan and Ili Lewotolok in East Nusa Tenggara, and Mount Semeru in East Java are the other four volcanoes. Meanwhile, PVMBG Head Siti Sumilah Rita Susilawati stressed that the six eruptions are not linked. Nepal floods occurred the day after the doomsday fish was seen Another disaster unfolded 4,600 kilometres away from Indonesia in Nepal the very next day, on August 26. The flash floods reportedly occurred because of a glacial lake outburst and washed away villages, killing more than 1,300 people. Doomsday fish live at extreme depths and barely come to the surface. Their sightings are believed to bring bad luck because of Japanese folklore. They are known as Ryūgū no tsukai, which translates to Messenger from the Sea God's Palace. They are believed to come to the surface to issue a warning to humanity. Japanese tale about an oarfish According to one legend, a 30-foot oarfish appeared on the coast of Tsushima in April 1819. Nearly 800 people gathered in boats and fired thirty guns at it, but the fish did not move. “I am nothing to be afraid of. I have come here from the Dragon Palace for a reason. One day this year, a great evil disease will come, and people will certainly die," it said seven days later. However, scientists have repeatedly stressed that seeing an oarfish should not be linked to any disasters.

Six volcanoes in Indonesia erupted on the same day at almost the same time on August 31. Six days before the strange occurrences, a doomsday fish washed ashore on a beach in the country. Meanwhile, just a day after, on Aug 26, Nepal was ravaged by flash floods.

Doomsday fish washed ashore in Indonesia. 6 days later, 6 volcanoes erupted in the country

The study that claimed satellite radar could reveal hidden structures under the Pyramid of Khufu in Egypt has been retracted. In 2022, Italian researchers Filippo Biondi and Corrado Malanga published a paper arguing that small changes in radar signals could be used to create a picture of structures inside the pyramid. Later, they also claimed that they had found chambers, tunnels, rooms and corridors under the Pyramid of Khafre.&nbsp;&nbsp;They used a radar-based imaging technique called synthetic aperture radar Doppler tomography to identify and create a picture of the structures, which they said indicated an underground city.&nbsp;Their findings were widely dismissed, but they persisted and were sure of their findings. They were published in <a href="https://www.mdpi.com/2072-4292/18/16/2679">Remote Sensing</a>, a peer-reviewed scientific journal, which retracted the study on August 10. It found "serious methodological flaws and statistical errors" in the claims and decided to remove it. The authors are not happy about it and have expressed dissatisfaction with the decision, the journal said.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/scientists-detect-huge-city-under-the-giza-pyramids-in-egypt-8880016">Scientists detect huge city under Giza pyramids in Egypt. Not possible, experts say</a>&nbsp;The journal initiated an investigation after a reader raised concerns about the methodology. Remote Sensing decided to retract the paper and published the information on its page. "The journal retracts the article titled “Synthetic Aperture Radar Doppler Tomography Reveals Details of Undiscovered High-Resolution Internal Structure of the Great Pyramid of Giza," it wrote.<h2>Structures under Pyramid of Khafre&nbsp;</h2>Biondi and Malanga claimed that satellite data could reveal structures under the Great Pyramid of Giza. In 2025, they used the method to see what lay beneath the Pyramid of Khafre and officially announced their findings. They claimed to have detected a city spanning more than 6,500 feet and 10 times larger than the pyramids. They created high-resolution images of the region.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/another-lost-city-detected-under-egyptian-pyramid-by-scientists-bu-it-says-expert-1749609642375">Another city detected under Egyptian pyramid by scientists who found Khafre towers</a>&nbsp;Their findings showed eight vertical cylinder-shaped structures extending more than 2,100 feet below the pyramid. They also detected several more unknown structures at a depth of 4,000 feet. There were also chambers, pipes and a water system which converged into cube-shaped structures.&nbsp;The researchers also said that their method has found the "Big Void", a cavity that had been previously found using cosmic-ray scans. Satellite radar was used to study wind, earthquakes and other activity around the site, which they claimed helped them create a detailed picture of the structures. They said it was like looking through a crystal.&nbsp;But their claims were shunned by other scientists who said the technology cannot be used to look underground. They said that while smaller structures like caves and chambers might be present under the pyramids, knowing whether an entire city was present required targeted excavations. &nbsp;

The paper claiming the presence of a large underground city under the Egyptian pyramids has been retracted by the journal that published it. The scientists who detected the city are not happy with the retraction. 

The study that claimed satellite radar could reveal hidden structures under the Pyramid of Khufu in Egypt has been retracted. In 2022, Italian researchers Filippo Biondi and Corrado Malanga published a paper arguing that small changes in radar signals could be used to create a picture of structures inside the pyramid. Later, they also claimed that they had found chambers, tunnels, rooms and corridors under the Pyramid of Khafre. They used a radar-based imaging technique called synthetic aperture radar Doppler tomography to identify and create a picture of the structures, which they said indicated an underground city. Their findings were widely dismissed, but they persisted and were sure of their findings. They were published in Remote Sensing, a peer-reviewed scientific journal, which retracted the study on August 10. It found "serious methodological flaws and statistical errors" in the claims and decided to remove it. The authors are not happy about it and have expressed dissatisfaction with the decision, the journal said. Also Read: Scientists detect huge city under Giza pyramids in Egypt. Not possible, experts say The journal initiated an investigation after a reader raised concerns about the methodology. Remote Sensing decided to retract the paper and published the information on its page. "The journal retracts the article titled “Synthetic Aperture Radar Doppler Tomography Reveals Details of Undiscovered High-Resolution Internal Structure of the Great Pyramid of Giza," it wrote. Structures under Pyramid of Khafre Biondi and Malanga claimed that satellite data could reveal structures under the Great Pyramid of Giza. In 2025, they used the method to see what lay beneath the Pyramid of Khafre and officially announced their findings. They claimed to have detected a city spanning more than 6,500 feet and 10 times larger than the pyramids. They created high-resolution images of the region. Also Read: Another city detected under Egyptian pyramid by scientists who found Khafre towers Their findings showed eight vertical cylinder-shaped structures extending more than 2,100 feet below the pyramid. They also detected several more unknown structures at a depth of 4,000 feet. There were also chambers, pipes and a water system which converged into cube-shaped structures. The researchers also said that their method has found the "Big Void", a cavity that had been previously found using cosmic-ray scans. Satellite radar was used to study wind, earthquakes and other activity around the site, which they claimed helped them create a detailed picture of the structures. They said it was like looking through a crystal. But their claims were shunned by other scientists who said the technology cannot be used to look underground. They said that while smaller structures like caves and chambers might be present under the pyramids, knowing whether an entire city was present required targeted excavations.

The paper claiming the presence of a large underground city under the Egyptian pyramids has been retracted by the journal that published it. The scientists who detected the city are not happy with the retraction.&nbsp;

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