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A New Zealand court has sentenced the mother who killed her two children and hid their bodies in suitcases to life behind bars. High Court judge Geoffrey Venning sentenced Hakyung Lee, a New Zealander of Korean origin, to life imprisonment with a minimum non-parole period of 17 years, in a case that shocked the country and became known as the suitcase murders. Lee was earlier convicted of killing her son and daughter in 2018, then storing their remains inside suitcases in a rented storage unit. The bodies went unnoticed for four years until 2022, when a family that bought the contents of the abandoned locker at auction opened it and made the grim discovery.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wion-explains-new-zealand-s-suitcase-murders-gory-details-of-the-chilling-case-of-a-mother-her-children-and-a-dark-secret-1758619535172">WION explains-New Zealand's suitcase murders: Gory details of the chilling case of a mother, her children, and a dark secret</a><h2>Guilty of killing "particularly vulnerable" children</h2>On Wednesday (Nov 26), High Court judge Geoffrey Venning handed down the sentence, ordering that Lee must serve at least 17 years before she can apply for parole. He described the victims, Minu and Yuna, aged six and eight, as "particularly vulnerable". In court, the 45-year-old murderer appeared calm and silent, listening through a translator as her fate was read out.Lee admitted early on that she gave the children a fatal overdose of prescription medication. She later left New Zealand, changed her name, and lived in South Korea until authorities tracked her down and extradited her to stand trial.<h2>Depressive episode or homicidal tendencies</h2>The sentencing hearing focused less on what happened and more on why. Lee’s legal team argued she was not in her right mind, saying her husband’s death in 2017 sent her into a deep depression and left her suicidal. A forensic psychiatrist testified that Lee believed she was sparing her children from suffering and thought killing them was the only way forward.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mother-of-two-found-guilty-in-new-zealand-s-chilling-suitcase-murders-case-1758601755312">Mother of two found guilty of killing children in New Zealand’s chilling ‘suitcase murders’ case</a>Prosecutors pushed back, telling the court that her attempts to conceal the bodies and flee overseas showed she understood the gravity of her actions. The jury sided with the prosecution.Lee’s mother, Choon Ja Lee, questioned, "If she wanted to die why didn't she die alone? Why did she take the innocent children with her?". Her brother-in-law Sei Wook Cho, said the kid's other grandmother, battling cancer, still does not know what happened and that his "daily existence is a time bomb of fear" that she could find out at any moment.&nbsp;

A New Zealand mother who killed her two young children, hid their bodies in suitcases and left them in storage has been sentenced to life in prison, with at least 17 years before parole. Scroll for full story.

A New Zealand court has sentenced the mother who killed her two children and hid their bodies in suitcases to life behind bars. High Court judge Geoffrey Venning sentenced Hakyung Lee, a New Zealander of Korean origin, to life imprisonment with a minimum non-parole period of 17 years, in a case that shocked the country and became known as the suitcase murders. Lee was earlier convicted of killing her son and daughter in 2018, then storing their remains inside suitcases in a rented storage unit. The bodies went unnoticed for four years until 2022, when a family that bought the contents of the abandoned locker at auction opened it and made the grim discovery. Also read | WION explains-New Zealand's suitcase murders: Gory details of the chilling case of a mother, her children, and a dark secret Guilty of killing "particularly vulnerable" children On Wednesday (Nov 26), High Court judge Geoffrey Venning handed down the sentence, ordering that Lee must serve at least 17 years before she can apply for parole. He described the victims, Minu and Yuna, aged six and eight, as "particularly vulnerable". In court, the 45-year-old murderer appeared calm and silent, listening through a translator as her fate was read out. Lee admitted early on that she gave the children a fatal overdose of prescription medication. She later left New Zealand, changed her name, and lived in South Korea until authorities tracked her down and extradited her to stand trial. Depressive episode or homicidal tendencies The sentencing hearing focused less on what happened and more on why. Lee’s legal team argued she was not in her right mind, saying her husband’s death in 2017 sent her into a deep depression and left her suicidal. A forensic psychiatrist testified that Lee believed she was sparing her children from suffering and thought killing them was the only way forward. Also read | Mother of two found guilty of killing children in New Zealand’s chilling ‘suitcase murders’ case Prosecutors pushed back, telling the court that her attempts to conceal the bodies and flee overseas showed she understood the gravity of her actions. The jury sided with the prosecution. Lee’s mother, Choon Ja Lee, questioned, "If she wanted to die why didn't she die alone? Why did she take the innocent children with her?". Her brother-in-law Sei Wook Cho, said the kid's other grandmother, battling cancer, still does not know what happened and that his "daily existence is a time bomb of fear" that she could find out at any moment.

A New Zealand mother who killed her two young children, hid their bodies in suitcases and left them in storage has been sentenced to life in prison, with at least 17 years before parole. Scroll for full story.

New Zealand suitcase murders: Mother who killed her children, stuffed their bodies in storage sentenced to life imprisonment

Constitution Day, also known as Samvidhan Divas, is celebrated annually on November 26 to honour the adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1949 by the Constituent Assembly of India. When India became a republic, the Constitution finally came into effect on January 26, 1950. This day marks a pivotal moment in India's history, recognising the establishment of the longest written constitution in the world.<h3>What is the history and origin of India’s constitution?</h3>In order to mark India as a sovereign democratic republic, a need was felt to have a set of provisions after the Government of India Act, 1935. After the push for decades over the constitution, subsequently, a Constituent Assembly was formed in December 1946, considering the first President of India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, as its chairman.&nbsp;Apart from key figures such as Dr BR Ambedkar, Sardar Patel, and Jawaharlal Nehru, the Constituent Assembly comprised 389 members and convened for the first time on December 9, 1946. During this initial session, Dr Ambedkar was given the responsibility of drafting the Constitution.&nbsp;After three years, Dr BR Ambedkar came up with the draft in the Constituent Assembly in 1948. Following the debate over the draft across eleven sessions and for more than two years, the draft was adopted on November 26, 1949, with a few amendments. And, the Constitution of India finally came into effect on January 26, 1950. Since then, January 26 has been observed as Republic Day annually.<h3>What is the significance of Constitution Day?</h3>Constitution Day is dedicated to honouring the vision of the Constituent Assembly and reminding citizens of the foundational principles that guide Indian society. Schools, government offices, and institutions across the country organise multiple activities to promote constitutional values, civic responsibilities, and awareness of citizens’ rights and duties. The day also encourages reflection on the fundamental duties listed in the Constitution, fostering respect, inclusivity, and unity.<h3>Why is November 26 celebrated as Constitution Day?</h3>November 26 was chosen because it represents the formal adoption of the Indian Constitution, a landmark transition from colonial legislation to independent, self-drafted governance. It symbolises the commitment of India to democracy, law, and justice, inspiring generations to preserve and uphold the values enshrined in the Constitution.

Constitution Day is dedicated to honouring the vision of the Constituent Assembly and reminding citizens of the foundational principles that guide Indian society. This day encourages reflection on the fundamental duties listed in the Constitution, fostering respect, inclusivity, and unity.

Constitution Day, also known as Samvidhan Divas, is celebrated annually on November 26 to honour the adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1949 by the Constituent Assembly of India. When India became a republic, the Constitution finally came into effect on January 26, 1950. This day marks a pivotal moment in India's history, recognising the establishment of the longest written constitution in the world. What is the history and origin of India’s constitution? In order to mark India as a sovereign democratic republic, a need was felt to have a set of provisions after the Government of India Act, 1935. After the push for decades over the constitution, subsequently, a Constituent Assembly was formed in December 1946, considering the first President of India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, as its chairman. Apart from key figures such as Dr BR Ambedkar, Sardar Patel, and Jawaharlal Nehru, the Constituent Assembly comprised 389 members and convened for the first time on December 9, 1946. During this initial session, Dr Ambedkar was given the responsibility of drafting the Constitution. After three years, Dr BR Ambedkar came up with the draft in the Constituent Assembly in 1948. Following the debate over the draft across eleven sessions and for more than two years, the draft was adopted on November 26, 1949, with a few amendments. And, the Constitution of India finally came into effect on January 26, 1950. Since then, January 26 has been observed as Republic Day annually. What is the significance of Constitution Day? Constitution Day is dedicated to honouring the vision of the Constituent Assembly and reminding citizens of the foundational principles that guide Indian society. Schools, government offices, and institutions across the country organise multiple activities to promote constitutional values, civic responsibilities, and awareness of citizens’ rights and duties. The day also encourages reflection on the fundamental duties listed in the Constitution, fostering respect, inclusivity, and unity. Why is November 26 celebrated as Constitution Day? November 26 was chosen because it represents the formal adoption of the Indian Constitution, a landmark transition from colonial legislation to independent, self-drafted governance. It symbolises the commitment of India to democracy, law, and justice, inspiring generations to preserve and uphold the values enshrined in the Constitution.

Constitution Day is dedicated to honouring the vision of the Constituent Assembly and reminding citizens of the foundational principles that guide Indian society. This day encourages reflection on the fundamental duties listed in the Constitution, fostering respect, inclusivity, and unity.

Indian Constitution Day 2025: Why November 26 is celebrated as India’s constitution day — History, significance, and more - explained

The world's longest underwater cave system dwells under Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. Known as the Ox Bel Ha, Mayan for "Three Paths of Water", it consists of grand chambers and twisting tunnels, forming a water web. Scientists have now found that it extends for a much longer distance than previously believed. There are giant sink holes and huge crystal chambers known as ice palaces in this tunnel network, besides 38 unique species of cave–dwelling animals. The research group, El Centro Investigador del Sistema Acuífero de Quintana Roo, has been exploring this cave. Since 2018, 175 kilometres of unexplored cave have been scanned. However, the team believes it extends even more expects to find 600 kilometres more of unexplored regions in the cave.&nbsp;The cave is submerged in a mixture of salt and freshwater. It is a complex web of tunnels and chambers, and scientists think this is because of the way it was formed. Ox Bel Ha came to be millions of years ago when rainwater and dissolved carbon dioxide filtered through a thick layer of limestone on the Yucatan Peninsula. It then reacted with the limestone, forming vast channels and tunnels. They were submerged around 18,000 years ago when climate change led to ocean levels rising and flooding the caves. This is exactly how the caves have continued to dwell since then.&nbsp;The first time someone entered this cave system was in 1996 when an entrance inside one of the area's natural sink holes, known as cenotes, was found. This cave system has a layer of fresh water flowing faster and sitting on top of a nearly static saltwater layer. It forms what is known as a "halocline", a layer where salt and fresh water mix. This has made exploring the cave system tricky. Besides, underwater explorers also need to manage their limited oxygen supply. The cave system has narrow passages, and they need to not only manage their limited oxygen supply, but also carry the equipment through them, making it tough. The team's quest to uncover further areas of this tunnel network might take a lot of time, considering the forces.&nbsp;

The Ox Bel Ha cave system under Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula is a complex network of chambers and tunnels filled with ice palaces and sinkholes. Researchers say there is a larger unexplored area yet to be discovered.

The world's longest underwater cave system dwells under Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. Known as the Ox Bel Ha, Mayan for "Three Paths of Water", it consists of grand chambers and twisting tunnels, forming a water web. Scientists have now found that it extends for a much longer distance than previously believed. There are giant sink holes and huge crystal chambers known as ice palaces in this tunnel network, besides 38 unique species of cave–dwelling animals. The research group, El Centro Investigador del Sistema Acuífero de Quintana Roo, has been exploring this cave. Since 2018, 175 kilometres of unexplored cave have been scanned. However, the team believes it extends even more expects to find 600 kilometres more of unexplored regions in the cave. The cave is submerged in a mixture of salt and freshwater. It is a complex web of tunnels and chambers, and scientists think this is because of the way it was formed. Ox Bel Ha came to be millions of years ago when rainwater and dissolved carbon dioxide filtered through a thick layer of limestone on the Yucatan Peninsula. It then reacted with the limestone, forming vast channels and tunnels. They were submerged around 18,000 years ago when climate change led to ocean levels rising and flooding the caves. This is exactly how the caves have continued to dwell since then. The first time someone entered this cave system was in 1996 when an entrance inside one of the area's natural sink holes, known as cenotes, was found. This cave system has a layer of fresh water flowing faster and sitting on top of a nearly static saltwater layer. It forms what is known as a "halocline", a layer where salt and fresh water mix. This has made exploring the cave system tricky. Besides, underwater explorers also need to manage their limited oxygen supply. The cave system has narrow passages, and they need to not only manage their limited oxygen supply, but also carry the equipment through them, making it tough. The team's quest to uncover further areas of this tunnel network might take a lot of time, considering the forces.

The Ox Bel Ha cave system under Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula is a complex network of chambers and tunnels filled with ice palaces and sinkholes. Researchers say there is a larger unexplored area yet to be discovered.

Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula is hiding world's longest underwater cave filled with ice palaces and sinkholes

A study carried out by two Delhi hospitals claims that music can make surgery and recovery easier for a patient. A new peer-reviewed study from Delhi's Maulana Azad Medical College and Lok Nayak Hospital, published in the journal Music and Medicine, offers evidence of how playing music during general anaesthesia reduces drug requirements to some extent and helps the patient with recovery. According to the researchers, lower doses of anaesthetic drugs, such as propofol and opioid painkillers, help patients regain consciousness more quickly and clearly. On the other hand, those given higher doses of the same drugs and no music took more time to recover. The study focused on patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy, the keyhole operation to remove the gallbladder. Researchers tried to understand whether music could reduce how much of propofol and fentanyl patients required.&nbsp;It started off as a trial with the right patients and grew to an 11-month trial of 56 adults, aged roughly 20 to 45. They were randomly assigned to two groups, all of whom were given a drug that prevents nausea and vomiting, a sedative, fentanyl, propofol and a muscle relaxant. They all wore noise-cancelling headphones, but only one group heard music of their choice - soft flute or piano. "The unconscious mind still has areas that remain active. Even if the music isn't explicitly recalled, implicit awareness can lead to beneficial effects," Dr Farah Husain, senior specialist in anaesthesia and certified music therapist for the study, said.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/cannabis-alcohol-study-california-sober-brown-university-1763730680027">Does cannabis help with alcoholism? Researchers found surprising results</a> &nbsp;They noted that patients who had music on during the surgery required lower doses of propofol and fentanyl. Their recoveries were smoother, and they had "lower cortisol or stress-hormone levels and a much better control of blood pressure during the surgery." Dr Husain said, “We're only beginning to explore how the unconscious mind responds to non-pharmacological interventions like music. It's a way of humanising the operating room.”<h2>Fewer drugs can help with recovery time</h2>Dr Husain says it is important that patients "wake up clear-headed, alert and oriented, and ideally pain-free." Typically, patients are given a mix of five or six drugs to keep the patient asleep, block pain, not remember the surgery and relax the muscles. In gall bladder surgeries, regional "blocks", or ultrasound-guided injections, are also given to numb nerves in the abdominal wall. But the body reacts to anaesthesia, with heart rate and blood pressure spiking. Dr Husain states that this stress response can increase recovery time and worsen inflammation.&nbsp;The process of intubation makes it worse, wherein a breathing tube is inserted into the windpipe. "The laryngoscopy and intubation are considered the most stressful response during general anaesthesia," Dr Sonia Wadhawan, director-professor of anaesthesia and intensive care at Maulana Azad Medical College and supervisor of the study, said.

Delhi hospitals are exploring the possibility of using music during surgeries to not only reduce the pain but also lessen recovery time. A study tried to understand how patients listening to music need less anaesthesia, reducing the body's stress response.

A study carried out by two Delhi hospitals claims that music can make surgery and recovery easier for a patient. A new peer-reviewed study from Delhi's Maulana Azad Medical College and Lok Nayak Hospital, published in the journal Music and Medicine, offers evidence of how playing music during general anaesthesia reduces drug requirements to some extent and helps the patient with recovery. According to the researchers, lower doses of anaesthetic drugs, such as propofol and opioid painkillers, help patients regain consciousness more quickly and clearly. On the other hand, those given higher doses of the same drugs and no music took more time to recover. The study focused on patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy, the keyhole operation to remove the gallbladder. Researchers tried to understand whether music could reduce how much of propofol and fentanyl patients required. It started off as a trial with the right patients and grew to an 11-month trial of 56 adults, aged roughly 20 to 45. They were randomly assigned to two groups, all of whom were given a drug that prevents nausea and vomiting, a sedative, fentanyl, propofol and a muscle relaxant. They all wore noise-cancelling headphones, but only one group heard music of their choice - soft flute or piano. "The unconscious mind still has areas that remain active. Even if the music isn't explicitly recalled, implicit awareness can lead to beneficial effects," Dr Farah Husain, senior specialist in anaesthesia and certified music therapist for the study, said. Also Read: Does cannabis help with alcoholism? Researchers found surprising results They noted that patients who had music on during the surgery required lower doses of propofol and fentanyl. Their recoveries were smoother, and they had "lower cortisol or stress-hormone levels and a much better control of blood pressure during the surgery." Dr Husain said, “We're only beginning to explore how the unconscious mind responds to non-pharmacological interventions like music. It's a way of humanising the operating room.” Fewer drugs can help with recovery time Dr Husain says it is important that patients "wake up clear-headed, alert and oriented, and ideally pain-free." Typically, patients are given a mix of five or six drugs to keep the patient asleep, block pain, not remember the surgery and relax the muscles. In gall bladder surgeries, regional "blocks", or ultrasound-guided injections, are also given to numb nerves in the abdominal wall. But the body reacts to anaesthesia, with heart rate and blood pressure spiking. Dr Husain states that this stress response can increase recovery time and worsen inflammation. The process of intubation makes it worse, wherein a breathing tube is inserted into the windpipe. "The laryngoscopy and intubation are considered the most stressful response during general anaesthesia," Dr Sonia Wadhawan, director-professor of anaesthesia and intensive care at Maulana Azad Medical College and supervisor of the study, said.

Delhi hospitals are exploring the possibility of using music during surgeries to not only reduce the pain but also lessen recovery time. A study tried to understand how patients listening to music need less anaesthesia, reducing the body's stress response.

Indian study by two Delhi hospitals finds music quietens stress, cuts drug use in surgery

The recent photo shoot of Michelle Obama with renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz, shared on social media, has generated a wave of online discussion, with speculation of using weight loss drugs such as Ozempic. In behind-the-scenes clips, the former first lady can be seen in jeans, a grey T-shirt, and brown suede boots, showing off a toned stomach and arms.&nbsp;Michelle Obama, 61, has been opening up about her personal style and self-expression while promoting her November fashion memoir, The Look. Her outfits have drawn widespread praise, though some social media users have speculated about the possible use of weight-loss medication as she appears slimmer.&nbsp;In the video, she strikes a confident pose wearing a dark grey collared V-neck tee and distressed blue jeans. A wide brown leather belt and matching brown suede boots completed the outfit, while a wind machine sent her hair sweeping dramatically behind her.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Even though I’m very thin, like all women I deal with the topic of weight on a daily basis… 😅 Do any of you have any idea how Michelle Obama suddenly lost all this weight at 61, which is also a difficult age for a woman to slim down?<a href="https://t.co/XoO0Gz4JCV">pic.twitter.com/XoO0Gz4JCV</a>&mdash; Mambo Italiano (@mamboitaliano__) <a href="https://twitter.com/mamboitaliano__/status/1992280513189458417?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>Netizens react to Michelle Obama’s video on X</h3>As the video of the former first lady surfaced with her relaxed and confident look, netizens rushed to X to discuss her slimmed-down look. One of the users said," It’s one of the GLP-1 meds. I think. They’ve certainly helped me when nothing else really did. It’s interesting people are “showing off” the results without crediting the method. Taking the medication isn’t cheating. Not telling people with your struggle what you did is unfair."&nbsp;The next said, "She’s always been fit and perhaps it’s diet or she’s indulging in injections. I’m 61 and lost over 40 lbs. She’s a person like the rest of us. To be honest, it’s really none of our business. Just say she looks good and keep moving."&nbsp;"Ozempic - just like everyone on The View who suddenly decided to “get healthy”. I’m not knocking it - but for Christ’s sake- be honest about it!" another said.&nbsp;The next also said," Hi!! Nurse here!! Although I can’t be totally sure, the face looks a bit gaunt due to fat stores being lost… this is super common with GLP 1 medications like Ozempic,etc."

Michelle Obama has been opening up about her personal style and self-expression while promoting her November fashion memoir, The Look. Her outfits have drawn widespread praise, though some social media users have speculated about the possible use of the Ozempic drug.

The recent photo shoot of Michelle Obama with renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz, shared on social media, has generated a wave of online discussion, with speculation of using weight loss drugs such as Ozempic. In behind-the-scenes clips, the former first lady can be seen in jeans, a grey T-shirt, and brown suede boots, showing off a toned stomach and arms. Michelle Obama, 61, has been opening up about her personal style and self-expression while promoting her November fashion memoir, The Look. Her outfits have drawn widespread praise, though some social media users have speculated about the possible use of weight-loss medication as she appears slimmer. In the video, she strikes a confident pose wearing a dark grey collared V-neck tee and distressed blue jeans. A wide brown leather belt and matching brown suede boots completed the outfit, while a wind machine sent her hair sweeping dramatically behind her.

Michelle Obama has been opening up about her personal style and self-expression while promoting her November fashion memoir, The Look. Her outfits have drawn widespread praise, though some social media users have speculated about the possible use of the Ozempic drug.

‘Is it Ozempic?’ Michelle Obama’s latest photoshoot sneak peek goes viral, netizens speculate weight-loss meds

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">So <a href="https://twitter.com/ZohranKMamdani?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ZohranKMamdani</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/NYPDPC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NYPDPC</a> have no comment on the lack of response to this in Malba, Queens, NYC? <a href="https://t.co/Iqe1B7LzW8">pic.twitter.com/Iqe1B7LzW8</a>&mdash; Chewy Yorkie (@ChewyYorkie) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChewyYorkie/status/1992785835553665421?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Last night in Malba, a large group of individuals from outside my district conducted an illegal &#39;takeover&#39; of a quiet residential street at approximately 12:30am. This is not the first time it&#39;s happened. A private security guard attempted to calm the situation -- he was… <a href="https://t.co/sSL7aWuufC">pic.twitter.com/sSL7aWuufC</a>&mdash; Councilwoman Vickie Paladino (@VickieforNYC) <a href="https://twitter.com/VickieforNYC/status/1992660738465517676?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Vickie Paladino, a member of the New York City Council, posted a video, which went viral, showing a bunch of reckless drivers speeding over lawns and doing doughnuts shortly after midnight on Sunday in Malba, a wealthy Queens neighbourhood. 

A couple in New York City was brutally attacked by a mob when they tried to stop them from descending onto their area during an out-of-control car meet-up. Multiple vehicles were set on fire during the incident. Vickie Paladino, a member of the New York City Council, posted a video, which went viral, showing a bunch of reckless drivers speeding over lawns and doing doughnuts shortly after midnight on Sunday (Nov 23) in Malba, a wealthy Queens neighbourhood. The video shows members of the mob watching as cars speed around the blazing vehicle. Blake Ferrer and his spouse were assaulted after attempting to remove the unruly group from their premises. “When I came out, I said, ‘Bro, you gotta get the f*** off my property,’ and that’s when it all started,” Ferrer told The New York Post. Around 12 people kicked and punched the couple which leaving them with a broken nose and ribs.

Vickie Paladino, a member of the New York City Council, posted a video, which went viral, showing a bunch of reckless drivers speeding over lawns and doing doughnuts shortly after midnight on Sunday in Malba, a wealthy Queens neighbourhood.&nbsp;

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A woman in Texas was fired from her job via a drunk text message from her boss at night. Sharing her story on TikTok, Kristin McCarley, a real estate agent from East Texas, said her boss sent her a message at 10:36 pm on Saturday, which read, “Do not come in Monday. I’ve mage (sic) changes to the office. I have to let you go." The single mother was pretty surprised by the weird way she was fired, news.com.au reported. Her video has amassed 1.4 million views. The boss's drunk texts did not end with this, and he later sent another one at 1:07 at night. It was even more bizarre as he had attached a screenshot of a photo from her social media account of her and a friend smiling. How it was relevant to her firing is not clear and has surprised her viewers.&nbsp;People commenting on her video stated that she had a clear case of suing the company and her ex-boss. They are also asking McCarley to go to her HR. “You about to get a Christmas blessing in the form of a lawsuit,” one wrote. Reacting to being fired over a drunk text message, a user wrote, &nbsp;“That’s so insanely unprofessional", with another one adding, “What???? OMG! Getting fired over a drunk text. This can’t be legal."Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/bizarre-male-rant-flood-woman-phd-post-on-x-men-are-not-impressed-1764065391169">'Degree on That Chick’ trend goes viral after bizarre male rant on woman's PhD post: 'Men aren't impressed...'</a><h2>Major cultural shift at workplaces</h2>Experts are flagging this action as a major cultural shift being seen at workplaces. Workplace expert Roxanne Calder told news.com.au that firing an employee over text message is "impersonal". She added that instead of using a professional chain of communication, bosses are increasingly turning to email threads and messages. “Technology, I think, has become a bit of a shield – I don’t think people are intending to be unprofessional or cruel,” she said.&nbsp;<h2>Why are firings and resignations happening over text messages?</h2>Other experts say that delivering the news through text messages is a way to avoid confrontation and professional responsibility. This has supposedly increased after workplaces went remote during COVID-19. “Ever since the pandemic, we’ve normalised that distance," Calder said. She says text messages are not only being used to fire an employee, but the latter are also using this mode to resign from their jobs. She is calling companies to think about the brand and reputation, since if this becomes normal, then "we’re in big trouble."

A woman in Texas says she was fired from her job through text message on the weekend. Her boss sent her a drunk text telling her not to show up on Monday. Her story shows a major cultural shift happening in workplaces

A woman in Texas was fired from her job via a drunk text message from her boss at night. Sharing her story on TikTok, Kristin McCarley, a real estate agent from East Texas, said her boss sent her a message at 10:36 pm on Saturday, which read, “Do not come in Monday. I’ve mage (sic) changes to the office. I have to let you go." The single mother was pretty surprised by the weird way she was fired, news.com.au reported. Her video has amassed 1.4 million views. The boss's drunk texts did not end with this, and he later sent another one at 1:07 at night. It was even more bizarre as he had attached a screenshot of a photo from her social media account of her and a friend smiling. How it was relevant to her firing is not clear and has surprised her viewers. People commenting on her video stated that she had a clear case of suing the company and her ex-boss. They are also asking McCarley to go to her HR. “You about to get a Christmas blessing in the form of a lawsuit,” one wrote. Reacting to being fired over a drunk text message, a user wrote, “That’s so insanely unprofessional", with another one adding, “What???? OMG! Getting fired over a drunk text. This can’t be legal." Also Read: 'Degree on That Chick’ trend goes viral after bizarre male rant on woman's PhD post: 'Men aren't impressed...' Major cultural shift at workplaces Experts are flagging this action as a major cultural shift being seen at workplaces. Workplace expert Roxanne Calder told news.com.au that firing an employee over text message is "impersonal". She added that instead of using a professional chain of communication, bosses are increasingly turning to email threads and messages. “Technology, I think, has become a bit of a shield – I don’t think people are intending to be unprofessional or cruel,” she said. Why are firings and resignations happening over text messages? Other experts say that delivering the news through text messages is a way to avoid confrontation and professional responsibility. This has supposedly increased after workplaces went remote during COVID-19. “Ever since the pandemic, we’ve normalised that distance," Calder said. She says text messages are not only being used to fire an employee, but the latter are also using this mode to resign from their jobs. She is calling companies to think about the brand and reputation, since if this becomes normal, then "we’re in big trouble."

A woman in Texas says she was fired from her job through text message on the weekend. Her boss sent her a drunk text telling her not to show up on Monday. Her story shows a major cultural shift happening in workplaces

Texas woman says she was fired over 'drunk' text message. People ask, 'Is it legal?'

Soon after winter arrived in India, multiple cities across the country began experiencing poor air quality. Among the most affected regions remains the national capital, Delhi, which marks the worst-affected region of India. As per the aqi. in data, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi stood at 435 on Tuesday, around 9 AM.&nbsp;Meanwhile, over rising concerns related to air pollution, several people resort to real-time air quality data before heading outside their homes. To support this, Google Maps has come up with a feature depicting real-time AQI of the areas across India, so that people can plan their everyday activities with greater caution.&nbsp;The AQI can be checked on both its mobile app and desktop site, displaying pollution levels through an easy-to-read colour scale. The index runs from green, indicating good air quality, to dark red, marking dangerous conditions. This data helps users judge whether it’s safe to work out outdoors, modify travel plans or take protective steps like wearing a mask.&nbsp;Google Maps displays air quality using an hourly updated Air Quality Index (AQI) scale ranging from 0 to 500, where lower numbers indicate cleaner air and higher values signal worsening pollution, categorised as Good (0–50, green), Satisfactory (51–100, yellow), Moderate (101–200, orange), Poor (201–300, red), Very Poor (301–400, purple) and Severe (401–500, maroon).<h3>Step-by-step: How to check AQI on Google Maps</h3>Update the app<ul><li>Open the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android).</li><li>Search for Google Maps and install any available updates.</li></ul>Open Google Maps<ul><li>Launch the Google Maps app on your phone or tablet.</li></ul>Tip: If you use Maps on desktop, open maps.google.com in your browser — the steps are similar.&nbsp;Search for a location<ul><li>Tap the search bar at the top and type a city, neighbourhood, landmark or an exact address.</li><li>Alternatively, pinch-to-zoom or double-tap to zoom in on the map to see air quality near your current position.</li></ul>Open the layers menu<ul><li>Look for the layers icon next to the search box; it looks like a small stack of squares (often bottom-right on desktop and top-right or top-left on mobile).</li><li>Tap that icon to open layer options (traffic, public transport, satellite, etc.).</li></ul>Select “Air Quality”<ul><li>In the layers list, choose Air Quality.</li><li>The map will immediately overlay a colour-coded AQI layer showing pollution levels where you’re looking.</li></ul>Read the colour-coded scale<ul><li>The map uses a colour scale (green → yellow → orange → red → dark red) to show air quality from good to hazardous.</li><li>Tap a coloured area or the AQI icon on the map for a numeric AQI value and any additional details (e.g. pollutant levels).</li></ul>&nbsp;

Google Maps shows hourly AQI updates on a 0–500 scale: Good (0–50, green), Satisfactory (51–100, yellow), Moderate (101–200, orange), Poor (201–300, red), Very Poor (301–400, purple) and Severe (401–500, maroon), with higher values indicating worse pollution.

Soon after winter arrived in India, multiple cities across the country began experiencing poor air quality. Among the most affected regions remains the national capital, Delhi, which marks the worst-affected region of India. As per the aqi. in data, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi stood at 435 on Tuesday, around 9 AM. Meanwhile, over rising concerns related to air pollution, several people resort to real-time air quality data before heading outside their homes. To support this, Google Maps has come up with a feature depicting real-time AQI of the areas across India, so that people can plan their everyday activities with greater caution. The AQI can be checked on both its mobile app and desktop site, displaying pollution levels through an easy-to-read colour scale. The index runs from green, indicating good air quality, to dark red, marking dangerous conditions. This data helps users judge whether it’s safe to work out outdoors, modify travel plans or take protective steps like wearing a mask. Google Maps displays air quality using an hourly updated Air Quality Index (AQI) scale ranging from 0 to 500, where lower numbers indicate cleaner air and higher values signal worsening pollution, categorised as Good (0–50, green), Satisfactory (51–100, yellow), Moderate (101–200, orange), Poor (201–300, red), Very Poor (301–400, purple) and Severe (401–500, maroon). Step-by-step: How to check AQI on Google Maps Update the app Open the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android). Search for Google Maps and install any available updates. Open Google Maps Launch the Google Maps app on your phone or tablet. Tip: If you use Maps on desktop, open maps.google.com in your browser — the steps are similar. Search for a location Tap the search bar at the top and type a city, neighbourhood, landmark or an exact address. Alternatively, pinch-to-zoom or double-tap to zoom in on the map to see air quality near your current position. Open the layers menu Look for the layers icon next to the search box; it looks like a small stack of squares (often bottom-right on desktop and top-right or top-left on mobile). Tap that icon to open layer options (traffic, public transport, satellite, etc.). Select “Air Quality” In the layers list, choose Air Quality. The map will immediately overlay a colour-coded AQI layer showing pollution levels where you’re looking. Read the colour-coded scale The map uses a colour scale (green → yellow → orange → red → dark red) to show air quality from good to hazardous. Tap a coloured area or the AQI icon on the map for a numeric AQI value and any additional details (e.g. pollutant levels).

Google Maps shows hourly AQI updates on a 0–500 scale: Good (0–50, green), Satisfactory (51–100, yellow), Moderate (101–200, orange), Poor (201–300, red), Very Poor (301–400, purple) and Severe (401–500, maroon), with higher values indicating worse pollution.

Planning to go out? Here's how you can check live air quality easily on Google Maps

A woman became the target of a flurry of sexist comments after she shared a photo of herself, informing everyone that she had completed her PhD at the prestigious Oxford University. A section of men seemingly took it as an opportunity to attack her, calling her a "cat lady" and that "men aren't impressed by degrees", news.com.au reported. Dr Juliet Turner, an ecologist and biologist, shared an X post about her academic milestone on November 15. It soon turned into a bashing ground for insecure men. Her thesis was about the evolution of co-operation and the division of labour in insects. “I passed my viva exam! After four years of research, I successfully defended my thesis. You can call me doctor,” she wrote. Her friends and family congratulated Turner on her achievement. However, a section of men started posting nasty messages, telling her that men aren't impressed with degrees.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-good-breeder-20-years-younger-but-you-can-t-be-a-scorpio-79-year-old-baronet-s-bizarre-wife-hunt-1764053493586">'Good breeder’, younger the better, but can’t be a Scorpio — 79-year-old Baronet’s bizarre wife-hunt</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🎊 I passed my viva exam! After ~4 years of research, I successfully defended my thesis. You can call me Doctor 😎 <a href="https://t.co/U9UUKucGxX">pic.twitter.com/U9UUKucGxX</a>&mdash; Dr Juliet Turner (@juliet_turner6) <a href="https://twitter.com/juliet_turner6/status/1989402428169765191?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">POV: you are a young woman celebrating a recent academic success <a href="https://t.co/x8aZJvl4ZG">pic.twitter.com/x8aZJvl4ZG</a>&mdash; Dr Juliet Turner (@juliet_turner6) <a href="https://twitter.com/juliet_turner6/status/1990495706965291147?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Weird male backlash on woman's PhD post</h2>“Just look at that degree on that chick. Said no man ever,” one wrote. “No grandmother on her deathbed was ever asked, so what was your thesis on?” Another male user wrote. Others took it as a chance to tell her that she should be having babies instead of making academic headway. “Them eggs aren’t getting any younger,” a user wrote, with another saying, “Congrats on successfully becoming a biologist but failing at biology. You are 30 years old with no kids or husband. A genetic dead-end."&nbsp;The vile comments didn't end here, and someone referred to her as a "cat lady" who could have had several babies during the time the 27-year-old spent getting her PhD. Turner was left dumbfounded by the nasty comments on her post that has since garnered millions of views. She posted screenshots of some of the worst comments, writing, “POV: you are a young woman celebrating a recent academic success.” Taking a shot at all these men, Turner wrote that she would have been devastated if her "motivation for getting a PhD was to impress this guy and women-hating friends." She wrote, "Thankfully, it was not. So I can just laugh about it instead."&nbsp;As the post went viral, several women came out in support of Turner. They started sharing their own degrees in response to the nasty comments. The ‘Degree on That Chick’ trend has gone viral on X with women from around the world and various fields showing solidarity with women in academics.

Degree on That Chick trend: Juliet Turner completed her PhD from Oxford University and shared her achievement on social media. A section of men started commenting with crazy rants about how men do not care for degrees and that she was better off having kids than studying. 

A woman became the target of a flurry of sexist comments after she shared a photo of herself, informing everyone that she had completed her PhD at the prestigious Oxford University. A section of men seemingly took it as an opportunity to attack her, calling her a "cat lady" and that "men aren't impressed by degrees", news.com.au reported. Dr Juliet Turner, an ecologist and biologist, shared an X post about her academic milestone on November 15. It soon turned into a bashing ground for insecure men. Her thesis was about the evolution of co-operation and the division of labour in insects. “I passed my viva exam! After four years of research, I successfully defended my thesis. You can call me doctor,” she wrote. Her friends and family congratulated Turner on her achievement. However, a section of men started posting nasty messages, telling her that men aren't impressed with degrees. Also Read: 'Good breeder’, younger the better, but can’t be a Scorpio — 79-year-old Baronet’s bizarre wife-hunt

Degree on That Chick trend: Juliet Turner completed her PhD from Oxford University and shared her achievement on social media. A section of men started commenting with crazy rants about how men do not care for degrees and that she was better off having kids than studying.&nbsp;

'Degree on That Chick’ trend goes viral after bizarre male rant on woman's PhD post: 'Men aren't impressed...'

American and Russian officials are holding secret negotiations in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday (Nov 25) for peace in Ukraine, even as Moscow's deadly overnight strike on Kyiv killed at least six people. The meetings in the UAE come as US President Donald Trump set a Thanksgiving Day deadline for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to accept a peace plan. The Wednesday deadline followed the leak of a US 28‑point peace proposal that has sparked strong criticism. Over the weekend, European leaders put forward an alternative during talks in Geneva, and Zelensky is reportedly making adjustments to the US-drafted plan to better reflect Ukraine’s security priorities. Here is what is known, based on reports.<h2>What is Zelensky doing to the Ukraine peace plan?</h2>President Zelensky and his advisers are reportedly pushing to refine the US proposal in a way that preserves Ukraine’s sovereignty and avoids any sense of capitulation to Moscow. The original US draft would have asked Ukraine to cede some Russian-occupied territories, cap its army at 600,000 troops, and renounce future NATO membership ambitions. That version was strongly criticised in Kyiv and by European governments as favouring Russia. Zelensky is pressing for stronger security guarantees and safeguards, despite pressure from Washington to move fast on the peace effort. The European counter‑proposal, emerging from Geneva, omitted outright pro-Russian concessions and instead envisaged freezing the current front line for future territorial negotiations. It also includes NATO-style security assurances for Ukraine — a formula Kyiv is said to be weighing seriously alongside the US draft.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-ukraine-war-europe-s-peace-plan-leaks-how-similar-or-different-is-it-from-leaked-us-plan-1763978380649">Russia-Ukraine war: Europe's peace plan 'leaks'. How similar or different is it from leaked US plan?</a><h2>Who are attending the UAE crunch talks?</h2>The Abu Dhabi talks are being led on the American side by US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll. Also involved are Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. A Russian delegation is present, though names have not been publicly announced. According to some reports, Ukraine’s military intelligence chief, Kyrylo Budanov, is participating separately, focusing specifically on security guarantees. This marks the first direct US-Russia diplomatic engagement on Ukraine since Trump pushed for a rapid-resolution plan. The US proposal has reportedly been slimmed down from 28 to around 19 points, aiming to concentrate on key issues such as territorial concessions and military limits, while preserving core American demands. Russia has described the plan as a “good basis,” but continues to insist that Ukraine remain politically and militarily subordinate. Meanwhile, Ukraine is demanding enforceable NATO-style protections and refuses to give up land.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-zero-gratitude-from-ukraine-trump-s-rants-about-inherited-russia-ukraine-war-slams-europe-amid-talks-on-peace-plan-1763910698890">'Zero gratitude from Ukraine...': Trump rants about 'inherited' Russia-Ukraine war, slams Europe amid talks on peace plan</a><h2>Will there be peace by Thanksgiving?</h2>Despite Trump's claims of “big progress”, obstacles remain. The issues of territorial disputes, reliable security guarantees, and the looming Thanksgiving deadline are difficult to reconcile. Continuing Russian military advances in contested areas and the drone and missile strikes on Kyiv underscore Moscow’s leverage on the ground. European leaders are following the UAE negotiations closely, engaging virtually and urging a “just and lasting peace” without compromising Ukrainian sovereignty.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-team-secretly-negotiating-ukraine-peace-deal-with-russia-1763541506148/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-team-secretly-negotiating-ukraine-peace-deal-with-russia-1763541506148/embed</a>Analysts suggest that a full, formal agreement by Thanksgiving is unlikely. Yet, to satisfy Trump’s demand and show momentum, some form of interim deal — possibly a ceasefire through to Christmas — could be on the table. It is increasingly likely that Zelensky may need to engage directly again with Trump to negotiate the most sensitive issues, particularly territory, even though there is no public confirmation from the White House about any such meetings.Meanwhile, the war continues. The overnight Russian attack on Kyiv reportedly involved more than 460 drones and 22 missiles and hit infrastructure and energy systems.&nbsp;

American and Russian officials are meeting in Abu Dhabi as Trump's Thanksgiving deadline to end the Russia-Ukraine war looms. Two peace plans are on offer: from US and EU. And Russia is continuing to pound Kyiv. Will there be peace?

American and Russian officials are holding secret negotiations in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday (Nov 25) for peace in Ukraine, even as Moscow's deadly overnight strike on Kyiv killed at least six people. The meetings in the UAE come as US President Donald Trump set a Thanksgiving Day deadline for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to accept a peace plan. The Wednesday deadline followed the leak of a US 28‑point peace proposal that has sparked strong criticism. Over the weekend, European leaders put forward an alternative during talks in Geneva, and Zelensky is reportedly making adjustments to the US-drafted plan to better reflect Ukraine’s security priorities. Here is what is known, based on reports. What is Zelensky doing to the Ukraine peace plan? President Zelensky and his advisers are reportedly pushing to refine the US proposal in a way that preserves Ukraine’s sovereignty and avoids any sense of capitulation to Moscow. The original US draft would have asked Ukraine to cede some Russian-occupied territories, cap its army at 600,000 troops, and renounce future NATO membership ambitions. That version was strongly criticised in Kyiv and by European governments as favouring Russia. Zelensky is pressing for stronger security guarantees and safeguards, despite pressure from Washington to move fast on the peace effort. The European counter‑proposal, emerging from Geneva, omitted outright pro-Russian concessions and instead envisaged freezing the current front line for future territorial negotiations. It also includes NATO-style security assurances for Ukraine — a formula Kyiv is said to be weighing seriously alongside the US draft. Also read: Russia-Ukraine war: Europe's peace plan 'leaks'. How similar or different is it from leaked US plan? Who are attending the UAE crunch talks? The Abu Dhabi talks are being led on the American side by US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll. Also involved are Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. A Russian delegation is present, though names have not been publicly announced. According to some reports, Ukraine’s military intelligence chief, Kyrylo Budanov, is participating separately, focusing specifically on security guarantees. This marks the first direct US-Russia diplomatic engagement on Ukraine since Trump pushed for a rapid-resolution plan. The US proposal has reportedly been slimmed down from 28 to around 19 points, aiming to concentrate on key issues such as territorial concessions and military limits, while preserving core American demands. Russia has described the plan as a “good basis,” but continues to insist that Ukraine remain politically and militarily subordinate. Meanwhile, Ukraine is demanding enforceable NATO-style protections and refuses to give up land. Also read: 'Zero gratitude from Ukraine...': Trump rants about 'inherited' Russia-Ukraine war, slams Europe amid talks on peace plan Will there be peace by Thanksgiving? Despite Trump's claims of “big progress”, obstacles remain. The issues of territorial disputes, reliable security guarantees, and the looming Thanksgiving deadline are difficult to reconcile. Continuing Russian military advances in contested areas and the drone and missile strikes on Kyiv underscore Moscow’s leverage on the ground. European leaders are following the UAE negotiations closely, engaging virtually and urging a “just and lasting peace” without compromising Ukrainian sovereignty. https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-team-secretly-negotiating-ukraine-peace-deal-with-russia-1763541506148/embed Analysts suggest that a full, formal agreement by Thanksgiving is unlikely. Yet, to satisfy Trump’s demand and show momentum, some form of interim deal — possibly a ceasefire through to Christmas — could be on the table. It is increasingly likely that Zelensky may need to engage directly again with Trump to negotiate the most sensitive issues, particularly territory, even though there is no public confirmation from the White House about any such meetings. Meanwhile, the war continues. The overnight Russian attack on Kyiv reportedly involved more than 460 drones and 22 missiles and hit infrastructure and energy systems.

American and Russian officials are meeting in Abu Dhabi as Trump's Thanksgiving deadline to end the Russia-Ukraine war looms. Two peace plans are on offer: from US and EU. And Russia is continuing to pound Kyiv. Will there be peace?

Will there be peace in Ukraine? Crunch talks in UAE ahead of Trump’s Thanksgiving deadline as overnight Russian strikes on Kyiv kill 6

3I/ATLAS is being observed by several astronomers across the world. The interstellar comet has been the star of the show for weeks now, with conspiracy theories doing the rounds and similar dismissals. We are still looking for clear answers, even though NASA has categorically stated that it is just a comet. Other scientists have also seen it from various regions on Earth, capturing intriguing images. Indian astronomers also observed it from Mount Abu and stated that it is behaving like a solar system comet. Meanwhile, NASA released the images taken by various spacecraft from September to November. As 3I/ATLAS continues to intrigue and inspire awe, here are some recent updates and revelations.&nbsp;<h2>NASA shares 3I/ATLAS photos</h2> NASA finally released all the images of 3I/ATLAS observed by the space agency's various missions after the government shutdown ended. The biggest reveal was expected to be a snap captured by its Mars orbiter on October 2. The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3i-atlas-spotted-by-12-nasa-spacecraft-what-mars-asteroid-and-solar-missions-saw-1763608118347">Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter</a> was closest to the comet during its flyby of the Red Planet. However, NASA did not release any information because of the shutdown. It finally held a live press conference on November 19, in which it shared the photo of the interstellar comet looking like a fuzzy dot. The photo was captured by the HiRISE camera from 30 million kilometres away. The space agency clarified that it shows no sign of being of technological origin. Nicky Fox, the associate administrator for NASA's science mission directorate, said, "We certainly haven't seen any technosignatures [technological traces of intelligent life] or anything from it that would lead us to believe it was anything other than a comet." NASA said that a total of 12 of its spacecraft have observed 3I/ATLAS since its discovery on July 1.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/indian-scientists-observe-3i-atlas-behaving-like-a-typical-solar-system-comet-1763614445349">Indian scientists observe 3I/ATLAS: Behaving like a 'typical' solar system comet</a><h2>3I/ATLAS could have released tiny objects, claims Loeb</h2> Notably, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/have-mini-objects-departed-from-3i-atlas-loeb-claims-they-would-have-already-travelled-a-million-kilometres-1763695879655">Harvard scientist Avi Loeb</a> has shared at least 12 anomalies displayed by 3I/ATLAS to claim that it could be an “alien mothership” and could have released tiny probes. On November 20, Loeb cited "two narrow jets directed opposite to each other and oriented vertically from the 3I/ATLAS-Sun axis" to claim that tiny spacecraft have left the object. He said &nbsp;that the sideways lines visible in the photo "extend out to a distance of about a million kilometres from 3I/ATLAS." However, he later admitted that these jets were merely linked to an Earth-based communication satellite.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3i-atlas-spotted-by-12-nasa-spacecraft-what-mars-asteroid-and-solar-missions-saw-1763608118347">3I/ATLAS spotted by 12 NASA spacecraft: What Mars, asteroid and solar missions saw</a><h2>Indian astronomers capture 3I/ATLAS images for first time</h2> The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/indian-scientists-observe-3i-atlas-behaving-like-a-typical-solar-system-comet-1763614445349">Indian Space Research Organisation</a> (ISRO) said that between November 12-15, 2025, Indian astronomers in Mount Abu were able to observe 3I/ATLAS. Scientists from the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) saw the comet, it wrote in a post on its official website. They did not see a clear tail; however, a slight elongation was visible. They also studied the rate of release of gas from the nucleus into the coma, also known as the "production rate." The researchers added that the data were consistent with certain other solar system comets.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3iatlas-images-live-streamed-from-italy-clearly-a-comet-astronomer-asserts-1763544958390">3I/ATLAS images live-streamed from Italy: 'Clearly a comet', astronomer asserts</a><h2>Live observations of 3I/ATLAS</h2> The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3iatlas-images-live-streamed-from-italy-clearly-a-comet-astronomer-asserts-1763544958390">Virtual Telescope Project</a> live-streamed shots of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS on November 19. Gianluca Masi, an Italian astrophysicist and astronomer, shared real-time pictures showing a bright object with a coma and a clear tail. He stressed again that it is a comet and no one should speculate otherwise. He did admit that it was a "pretty special" object. "It was moving pretty fast at the time of discovery. At the time, it was 670 million kilometres from the Sun, around the distance of Jupiter from the Sun. It was moving very fast, 61 km/sec," Masi said during the live stream.&nbsp;<h2>Clearest image of 3I/ATLAS</h2>Canadian astrophotographer Paul Craggs has seemingly captured the clearest images of 3I/ATLAS. He observed it from Dwarf 3 on November 22. The picture shows a clear outline of the interstellar comet with an elongated shape. He shared the images on X, leaving netizens shocked to see that a portable smart telescope was able to capture such a clear image of the interstellar comet.&nbsp; &nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Captured 3I Atlas last night with my Dwarf 3.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/3IATLAS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#3IATLAS</a> <a href="https://t.co/NPlbLfIHwI">pic.twitter.com/NPlbLfIHwI</a>&mdash; Paul Craggs (@craggs_paul) <a href="https://twitter.com/craggs_paul/status/1992358856274612486?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Updates on 3I/ATLAS: There have been several findings and fresh observations of the interstellar comet in recent days. Here are some of the developments on 3I/ATLAS, including what NASA said about it, observations from India and live images. 

3I/ATLAS is being observed by several astronomers across the world. The interstellar comet has been the star of the show for weeks now, with conspiracy theories doing the rounds and similar dismissals. We are still looking for clear answers, even though NASA has categorically stated that it is just a comet. Other scientists have also seen it from various regions on Earth, capturing intriguing images. Indian astronomers also observed it from Mount Abu and stated that it is behaving like a solar system comet. Meanwhile, NASA released the images taken by various spacecraft from September to November. As 3I/ATLAS continues to intrigue and inspire awe, here are some recent updates and revelations. NASA shares 3I/ATLAS photos NASA finally released all the images of 3I/ATLAS observed by the space agency's various missions after the government shutdown ended. The biggest reveal was expected to be a snap captured by its Mars orbiter on October 2. The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter was closest to the comet during its flyby of the Red Planet. However, NASA did not release any information because of the shutdown. It finally held a live press conference on November 19, in which it shared the photo of the interstellar comet looking like a fuzzy dot. The photo was captured by the HiRISE camera from 30 million kilometres away. The space agency clarified that it shows no sign of being of technological origin. Nicky Fox, the associate administrator for NASA's science mission directorate, said, "We certainly haven't seen any technosignatures [technological traces of intelligent life] or anything from it that would lead us to believe it was anything other than a comet." NASA said that a total of 12 of its spacecraft have observed 3I/ATLAS since its discovery on July 1. Also Read: Indian scientists observe 3I/ATLAS: Behaving like a 'typical' solar system comet 3I/ATLAS could have released tiny objects, claims Loeb Notably, Harvard scientist Avi Loeb has shared at least 12 anomalies displayed by 3I/ATLAS to claim that it could be an “alien mothership” and could have released tiny probes. On November 20, Loeb cited "two narrow jets directed opposite to each other and oriented vertically from the 3I/ATLAS-Sun axis" to claim that tiny spacecraft have left the object. He said that the sideways lines visible in the photo "extend out to a distance of about a million kilometres from 3I/ATLAS." However, he later admitted that these jets were merely linked to an Earth-based communication satellite. Also Read: 3I/ATLAS spotted by 12 NASA spacecraft: What Mars, asteroid and solar missions saw Indian astronomers capture 3I/ATLAS images for first time The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said that between November 12-15, 2025, Indian astronomers in Mount Abu were able to observe 3I/ATLAS. Scientists from the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) saw the comet, it wrote in a post on its official website. They did not see a clear tail; however, a slight elongation was visible. They also studied the rate of release of gas from the nucleus into the coma, also known as the "production rate." The researchers added that the data were consistent with certain other solar system comets. Also Read: 3I/ATLAS images live-streamed from Italy: 'Clearly a comet', astronomer asserts Live observations of 3I/ATLAS The Virtual Telescope Project live-streamed shots of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS on November 19. Gianluca Masi, an Italian astrophysicist and astronomer, shared real-time pictures showing a bright object with a coma and a clear tail. He stressed again that it is a comet and no one should speculate otherwise. He did admit that it was a "pretty special" object. "It was moving pretty fast at the time of discovery. At the time, it was 670 million kilometres from the Sun, around the distance of Jupiter from the Sun. It was moving very fast, 61 km/sec," Masi said during the live stream. Clearest image of 3I/ATLAS Canadian astrophotographer Paul Craggs has seemingly captured the clearest images of 3I/ATLAS. He observed it from Dwarf 3 on November 22. The picture shows a clear outline of the interstellar comet with an elongated shape. He shared the images on X, leaving netizens shocked to see that a portable smart telescope was able to capture such a clear image of the interstellar comet.

Updates on 3I/ATLAS: There have been several findings and fresh observations of the interstellar comet in recent days. Here are some of the developments on 3I/ATLAS, including what NASA said about it, observations from India and live images.&nbsp;

Updates on 3I/ATLAS: Clearest image of interstellar comet, what NASA and India saw, and live observations

Temple workers in Thailand got the fright of their lives when a woman they believed was dead started moving inside her coffin. The staff at Wat Rat Prakhong Tham, a Buddhist temple in Nonthaburi just outside Bangkok, were preparing for the cremation of an unnamed woman when the supposedly deceased person came back from the dead. Here's what happened.<h2>Back from the dead</h2>According to a SCMP report citing Pairat Soodthoop, the general and financial affairs manager of Wat Rat Prakhong Tham, the temple staff had prepared for a routine cremation when the shocking incident happened. A video on the temple's Facebook page shows a 65-year-old woman who looked pale and still in a plain white coffin. Her family had already said their goodbyes. Nothing seemed unusual. Then the coffin moved.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/home-the-deadliest-place-shocking-un-report-shows-every-10-mins-a-woman-is-murdered-by-family-or-partners-femicide-1764045604135">Home the deadliest place? Shocking UN report shows every 10 mins, a woman is murdered by family or partners</a>Soodthoop, said the first sign was a soft knock from inside the box. At first, he thought he had imagined it. But then it came again. He told the family to open the coffin, just to be sure. “I was a bit surprised, so I asked them to open the coffin, and everyone was startled,” he recalled. “I saw her opening her eyes slightly and knocking on the side of the coffin. She must have been knocking for quite some time.” The moment the lid was lifted, it became clear that she had been trying to get attention for a while, trapped in the darkness and silence.<h2>How did the family assume she was dead?</h2>Her brother, who had driven more than 500 kilometres from Phitsanulok province, explained that she had been bedridden for two years. Her condition had recently worsened until she stopped responding altogether. After she appeared to stop breathing for two days, the family assumed the worst.He had planned to take her body to a hospital in Bangkok, because she once said she wanted to donate her organs. But without a death certificate, the hospital refused to accept her. The brother then turned to the temple, which offers free cremations for those who cannot afford them. Again, he was told that the proper paperwork was needed.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/chinese-man-with-pakistan-travel-history-caught-filming-sensitive-sites-after-sneaking-into-india-from-nepal-1764036527773">Chinese man with Pakistan travel history caught filming sensitive sites after sneaking into India from Nepal</a>While Pairat was explaining the process of getting an official confirmation of death, the knock that changed everything sounded from inside the coffin. Temple staff rushed the woman to a nearby hospital. The abbot later said the temple would cover her medical expenses.

A Thai temple was preparing to cremate a 65-year-old woman believed dead when she suddenly knocked from inside her coffin. Scroll for full story.

Temple workers in Thailand got the fright of their lives when a woman they believed was dead started moving inside her coffin. The staff at Wat Rat Prakhong Tham, a Buddhist temple in Nonthaburi just outside Bangkok, were preparing for the cremation of an unnamed woman when the supposedly deceased person came back from the dead. Here's what happened. Back from the dead According to a SCMP report citing Pairat Soodthoop, the general and financial affairs manager of Wat Rat Prakhong Tham, the temple staff had prepared for a routine cremation when the shocking incident happened. A video on the temple's Facebook page shows a 65-year-old woman who looked pale and still in a plain white coffin. Her family had already said their goodbyes. Nothing seemed unusual. Then the coffin moved. Also read | Home the deadliest place? Shocking UN report shows every 10 mins, a woman is murdered by family or partners Soodthoop, said the first sign was a soft knock from inside the box. At first, he thought he had imagined it. But then it came again. He told the family to open the coffin, just to be sure. “I was a bit surprised, so I asked them to open the coffin, and everyone was startled,” he recalled. “I saw her opening her eyes slightly and knocking on the side of the coffin. She must have been knocking for quite some time.” The moment the lid was lifted, it became clear that she had been trying to get attention for a while, trapped in the darkness and silence. How did the family assume she was dead? Her brother, who had driven more than 500 kilometres from Phitsanulok province, explained that she had been bedridden for two years. Her condition had recently worsened until she stopped responding altogether. After she appeared to stop breathing for two days, the family assumed the worst. He had planned to take her body to a hospital in Bangkok, because she once said she wanted to donate her organs. But without a death certificate, the hospital refused to accept her. The brother then turned to the temple, which offers free cremations for those who cannot afford them. Again, he was told that the proper paperwork was needed. Also read | Chinese man with Pakistan travel history caught filming sensitive sites after sneaking into India from Nepal While Pairat was explaining the process of getting an official confirmation of death, the knock that changed everything sounded from inside the coffin. Temple staff rushed the woman to a nearby hospital. The abbot later said the temple would cover her medical expenses.

A Thai temple was preparing to cremate a 65-year-old woman believed dead when she suddenly knocked from inside her coffin. Scroll for full story.

Back from the dead! Thai woman wakes up knocking inside her coffin on way to cremation

A report by the Axios website on Monday (Nov 24) implied that Cuba would kill Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro if he flees amid a possible direct military action by the US against the Latin American nation. The report is largely based on unnamed intelligence sources. This could be one of the many attempts by the American media to put pressure on the Venezuelan government as the US attempts a regime change, through ‘Operation Southern Spear’, a massive military buildup cloaked as a counternarcotics operation. But it is important to examine why Cuba would want to kill Maduro if he reaches some kind of understanding with US President Donald Trump and exits the regime or flees Venezuela. The short answer, it appears, is that Venezuela, or more specifically its oil, is the lifeline for Cuba. For a longer answer, read below.<h2>What are the claims made in the Axios article?</h2>The article claimed that Cuba might kill Maduro if he attempts to negotiate with Trump. The report almost entirely cited anonymous US administration officials. This is not confirmed intelligence, but a perceived risk that can complicate the Trump administration’s Venezuela strategy, amid reports that the US leader and Maduro could hold a phone conversation. At the time of writing this, there is no public evidence to suggest that Cuba has threatened Maduro, or planned to act against him.The Axios report, titled Scoop: Trump ready to talk with Maduro over Venezuela drug strikes, is in the context of Trump’s escalating pressure campaign on Maduro, with Operation Southern Spear targeting alleged drug-trafficking boats in the Caribbean.According to the officials cited in the report, a possible hindrance to Maduro stepping down voluntarily would be a fear that his Cuban ‘handlers’ might retaliate violently if he attempted to flee or cooperate with the US. The report said: “Part of the challenge of persuading Maduro to leave, US officials say, is that his Cuban handlers might execute him if he yields to American pressure and quits.”Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/xi-jinping-backs-nicolas-maduro-blasts-us-meddling-as-warships-circle-venezuela-1764051446049">Xi Jinping backs Nicolas Maduro, blasts US meddling as warships circle Venezuela, vows to protect Caracas' sovereignty</a><h2>What could be Cuba’s potential motive to eliminate Maduro if he exits the Venezuelan regime?</h2>The report appeared to suggest that Cuba's motive would stem from its deep economic reliance on the Venezuelan regime. For more than 20 years, Venezuela has supplied subsidised oil to Cuba, which is a crucial economic support for the Communist regime. Cuba reportedly gets 53 million barrels of oil from Venezuela annually at preferential rates, valued at approximately 4 billion US dollars per year. This oil supply has been central to keeping the Cuban economy afloat, particularly during periods of economic crisis. Cuba, in return, has embedded intelligence personnel within Venezuelan institutions, including internal security advisors and even participating in Maduro’s protective personal security detail.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/nicolas-maduro-dances-to-try-reduce-us-venezuela-tensions-1764054501742/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/nicolas-maduro-dances-to-try-reduce-us-venezuela-tensions-1764054501742/embed</a>If Maduro defected or pursued a deal with Trump, it could jeopardise Cuba’s economic survival and expose its covert networks inside Venezuela. Cuba might act to prevent Maduro from abandoning the Chavista system.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-no-crazy-war-never-war-venezuelan-president-maduro-dances-to-remix-of-his-own-speech-internet-reacts-watch-1763992347774">'No war, yes peace': Venezuelan President Maduro dances to remix of his own speech – WATCH</a><h2>What is the Chavista system? The socialist bonhomie between Cuba and Venezuela</h2>Since the presidency of late Hugo Chávez in 1999, Cuba and Venezuela have had a close ideological and economic alliance. Chávez established the Chavista system, a socialist governance model inspired by Cuba. The system preferred state control over key industries like oil, and regional cooperation with like-minded nations like Cuba. Part of this is the Alba alliance, by which Venezuela gives oil subsidies to Cuba in exchange for Cuban personnel supporting health, education, and security projects in Venezuela. Since the time of Chávez, Cuban intelligence operatives, security advisers, and even personal guards for Chávez and later Maduro have been embedded in Venezuela. This network helps reinforce both regimes’ political stability. The Chavista system represents both ideological solidarity and tangible economic interdependence between the two nations. The Axios report implies that a threat to this system could make Cuba act against Maduro.

Axios website has reported that US officials fear Cuba could harm Maduro if he negotiates with Trump. The reasons have to do with Venezuela’s oil and the deep security and intelligence ties between Cuba and Venezuela.


A report by the Axios website on Monday (Nov 24) implied that Cuba would kill Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro if he flees amid a possible direct military action by the US against the Latin American nation. The report is largely based on unnamed intelligence sources. This could be one of the many attempts by the American media to put pressure on the Venezuelan government as the US attempts a regime change, through ‘Operation Southern Spear’, a massive military buildup cloaked as a counternarcotics operation. But it is important to examine why Cuba would want to kill Maduro if he reaches some kind of understanding with US President Donald Trump and exits the regime or flees Venezuela. The short answer, it appears, is that Venezuela, or more specifically its oil, is the lifeline for Cuba. For a longer answer, read below. What are the claims made in the Axios article? The article claimed that Cuba might kill Maduro if he attempts to negotiate with Trump. The report almost entirely cited anonymous US administration officials. This is not confirmed intelligence, but a perceived risk that can complicate the Trump administration’s Venezuela strategy, amid reports that the US leader and Maduro could hold a phone conversation. At the time of writing this, there is no public evidence to suggest that Cuba has threatened Maduro, or planned to act against him. The Axios report, titled Scoop: Trump ready to talk with Maduro over Venezuela drug strikes, is in the context of Trump’s escalating pressure campaign on Maduro, with Operation Southern Spear targeting alleged drug-trafficking boats in the Caribbean. According to the officials cited in the report, a possible hindrance to Maduro stepping down voluntarily would be a fear that his Cuban ‘handlers’ might retaliate violently if he attempted to flee or cooperate with the US. The report said: “Part of the challenge of persuading Maduro to leave, US officials say, is that his Cuban handlers might execute him if he yields to American pressure and quits.” Also read: Xi Jinping backs Nicolas Maduro, blasts US meddling as warships circle Venezuela, vows to protect Caracas' sovereignty What could be Cuba’s potential motive to eliminate Maduro if he exits the Venezuelan regime? The report appeared to suggest that Cuba's motive would stem from its deep economic reliance on the Venezuelan regime. For more than 20 years, Venezuela has supplied subsidised oil to Cuba, which is a crucial economic support for the Communist regime. Cuba reportedly gets 53 million barrels of oil from Venezuela annually at preferential rates, valued at approximately 4 billion US dollars per year. This oil supply has been central to keeping the Cuban economy afloat, particularly during periods of economic crisis. Cuba, in return, has embedded intelligence personnel within Venezuelan institutions, including internal security advisors and even participating in Maduro’s protective personal security detail. https://www.wionews.com/videos/nicolas-maduro-dances-to-try-reduce-us-venezuela-tensions-1764054501742/embed If Maduro defected or pursued a deal with Trump, it could jeopardise Cuba’s economic survival and expose its covert networks inside Venezuela. Cuba might act to prevent Maduro from abandoning the Chavista system. Also read: 'No war, yes peace': Venezuelan President Maduro dances to remix of his own speech – WATCH What is the Chavista system? The socialist bonhomie between Cuba and Venezuela Since the presidency of late Hugo Chávez in 1999, Cuba and Venezuela have had a close ideological and economic alliance. Chávez established the Chavista system, a socialist governance model inspired by Cuba. The system preferred state control over key industries like oil, and regional cooperation with like-minded nations like Cuba. Part of this is the Alba alliance, by which Venezuela gives oil subsidies to Cuba in exchange for Cuban personnel supporting health, education, and security projects in Venezuela. Since the time of Chávez, Cuban intelligence operatives, security advisers, and even personal guards for Chávez and later Maduro have been embedded in Venezuela. This network helps reinforce both regimes’ political stability. The Chavista system represents both ideological solidarity and tangible economic interdependence between the two nations. The Axios report implies that a threat to this system could make Cuba act against Maduro.

Axios website has reported that US officials fear Cuba could harm Maduro if he negotiates with Trump. The reasons possibly have to do with Venezuela’s oil and the deep security and intelligence ties between Cuba and Venezuela. &nbsp;

Why would Cuba want to kill Maduro? A report claims that could happen if...

A high-altitude cloud of volcanic ash from Ethiopia, which drifted into the Indian region on Monday afternoon, is likely to move completely into China by Tuesday evening. The ash originated on Sunday from a rare eruption of the Hayli Gubbi volcano in the northeastern part of Ethiopia, near the Red Sea coastline. Travelling at altitudes commonly used by long-haul aircraft, the cloud poses risks such as reduced visibility and potential exposure to toxic gases like sulphur dioxide.<h3>What is Hayli Gubbi's volcanic ash cloud?</h3>It is a massive airborne cloud made of fine, sharp particles of rock, minerals and volcanic glass which are formed during a volcanic eruption, resulting from the magma inside shattering into microscopic pieces. Hot gases propel these materials upwards, and winds disperse them similarly to dust from a construction site, but on a large scale and at extremely high altitudes. It results in the ashes remaining suspended for days or even weeks, travelling great distances with atmospheric currents.<h3>How does an ash cloud move?</h3>All the trapped gases in a volcano expand violently after it erupts suddenly and release pressure from the rising magma. The mounting pressure results in an explosion, which breaks the magma into tiny particles and shoots them high into the atmosphere, forming what is known as an 'eruption plume'. Such a plume can reach astonishing heights of 15–20 kilometres above the surface of the Earth. Later, the ash cloud was carried along by powerful winds after reaching the upper layers, which can move across continents and multiple regions.<h3>How Hayli Gubbi's volcanic ash cloud affects the environment</h3>One of the powerful impacts of the ash cloud is that it can pose a major hazard to jet engines, as it can melt and solidify on turbine blades, causing engine failure and disrupting air travel. The next impact is the rise of SO2 levels in the air, affecting higher altitude regions, such as the Himalayas and Nepal, as it can irritate the respiratory system.&nbsp;It also makes the skies appear darker and hazier than usual in regions it passes over. In addition, the interaction between volcanic gases and moisture in the atmosphere could potentially lead to light acidic rainfall in affected regions.

The ash originated on Sunday from a rare eruption of the Hayli Gubbi volcano in the northeastern part of Ethiopia, near the Red Sea coastline, which poses risks such as reduced visibility and potential exposure to toxic gases like sulphur dioxide.

A high-altitude cloud of volcanic ash from Ethiopia, which drifted into the Indian region on Monday afternoon, is likely to move completely into China by Tuesday evening. The ash originated on Sunday from a rare eruption of the Hayli Gubbi volcano in the northeastern part of Ethiopia, near the Red Sea coastline. Travelling at altitudes commonly used by long-haul aircraft, the cloud poses risks such as reduced visibility and potential exposure to toxic gases like sulphur dioxide. What is Hayli Gubbi's volcanic ash cloud? It is a massive airborne cloud made of fine, sharp particles of rock, minerals and volcanic glass which are formed during a volcanic eruption, resulting from the magma inside shattering into microscopic pieces. Hot gases propel these materials upwards, and winds disperse them similarly to dust from a construction site, but on a large scale and at extremely high altitudes. It results in the ashes remaining suspended for days or even weeks, travelling great distances with atmospheric currents. How does an ash cloud move? All the trapped gases in a volcano expand violently after it erupts suddenly and release pressure from the rising magma. The mounting pressure results in an explosion, which breaks the magma into tiny particles and shoots them high into the atmosphere, forming what is known as an 'eruption plume'. Such a plume can reach astonishing heights of 15–20 kilometres above the surface of the Earth. Later, the ash cloud was carried along by powerful winds after reaching the upper layers, which can move across continents and multiple regions. How Hayli Gubbi's volcanic ash cloud affects the environment One of the powerful impacts of the ash cloud is that it can pose a major hazard to jet engines, as it can melt and solidify on turbine blades, causing engine failure and disrupting air travel. The next impact is the rise of SO2 levels in the air, affecting higher altitude regions, such as the Himalayas and Nepal, as it can irritate the respiratory system. It also makes the skies appear darker and hazier than usual in regions it passes over. In addition, the interaction between volcanic gases and moisture in the atmosphere could potentially lead to light acidic rainfall in affected regions.

The ash originated on Sunday from a rare eruption of the Hayli Gubbi volcano in the northeastern part of Ethiopia, near the Red Sea coastline, which poses risks such as reduced visibility and potential exposure to toxic gases like sulphur dioxide.

What is Hayli Gubbi's volcanic ash cloud? Know how it forms, travels and affects the environment

A British aristocrat is looking for a wife. He is 79 years old and is willing to pay &nbsp;£50,000 a year. But first, you need to meet his long list of demands, which includes being a "good breeder", not being a Scorpio and someone who doesn't read the Guardian. You also need to be under 60 years of age. Sir Benjamin Slade is looking for wife as he nears the age of 80, but has an exhaustive list of criteria for her new mate. She should be at least 20 years younger to him and be able to give him two male heirs. "I can have two sons, three would be better, but if I get two sons that saves the situation," he said, as per Daily Mail. She has to be a "lady of the house", and will have to run the house. " People think that it is sexist. Jane Austen said if you got a big house, you need a wife."&nbsp;The details get extremely stiff from hereon. The woman should be taller than 5ft 6inches, should not read the Guardian, her sunsign should not be Scorpio and must have a shotgun and driving license. If she has a helicopter license, that would up the ante in her favour. To ensure that they are both "similar people", the woman should not belong to a country whose name starts with the letter "I". So, that rules out India, Italy, Ireland, Iran, Indonesia and the Ivory Coast, among others. "I don't mind Canadians, Americans, Germans and Northern Europeans - what I like to call similar people. I don't think marrying an Eskimo is for me," Sir Benjamin, a baronet descended from Charles II, said.&nbsp;<h2>Woman should be social, and able to run castles</h2>Her social skills should also be top-notch. He is looking for someone who loves ballroom dancing and fits in his lifestyle since he goes out a lot. She should also know how to play bridge and backgammon, have a flair for administration and can run two castles. Estate, legal and accountancy training "would be useful". Slade already has a daughter with 34-year-old former child author Sahara Sunday Spain, but needs male heirs to pass on his estate.&nbsp;<h2>Why he wants a younger woman?</h2>The age criterion is to avoid inheritance tax, for which he needs a younger woman who can be insured and live longer. "Death tax is 40 per cent and the only way I can pass the estate and art collection, etc on is to leave it to the wife tax-free," he said. She will "receive a financial percentage for passing it on." He added, "She would also have to be insured, that's why we need a lady at least 20 years younger than me, as I cannot insure an older wife, so the younger the better."

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🔥🚨DEVELOPING: This 79-year-old millionaire is looking for young women to give him a son to inherit his fortune and estate. Sir Benjamin Slade‘s property spans over 1,200 acres and includes a historic manor known as Maunsel House. Slade had previously advertised for a partner… <a href="https://t.co/qqkC9pvQMZ">pic.twitter.com/qqkC9pvQMZ</a>&mdash; Dom Lucre | Breaker of Narratives (@dom_lucre) <a href="https://twitter.com/dom_lucre/status/1983216711290458544?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Sir Benjamin Slade, a baronet descended from Charles II, is 79 years old and looking for a wife who is at least 20 years younger. She should not be from a country whose name starts with “I” and should meet a long list of other criteria.

A British aristocrat is looking for a wife. He is 79 years old and is willing to pay £50,000 a year. But first, you need to meet his long list of demands, which includes being a "good breeder", not being a Scorpio and someone who doesn't read the Guardian. You also need to be under 60 years of age. Sir Benjamin Slade is looking for wife as he nears the age of 80, but has an exhaustive list of criteria for her new mate. She should be at least 20 years younger to him and be able to give him two male heirs. "I can have two sons, three would be better, but if I get two sons that saves the situation," he said, as per Daily Mail. She has to be a "lady of the house", and will have to run the house. " People think that it is sexist. Jane Austen said if you got a big house, you need a wife." The details get extremely stiff from hereon. The woman should be taller than 5ft 6inches, should not read the Guardian, her sunsign should not be Scorpio and must have a shotgun and driving license. If she has a helicopter license, that would up the ante in her favour. To ensure that they are both "similar people", the woman should not belong to a country whose name starts with the letter "I". So, that rules out India, Italy, Ireland, Iran, Indonesia and the Ivory Coast, among others. "I don't mind Canadians, Americans, Germans and Northern Europeans - what I like to call similar people. I don't think marrying an Eskimo is for me," Sir Benjamin, a baronet descended from Charles II, said. Woman should be social, and able to run castles Her social skills should also be top-notch. He is looking for someone who loves ballroom dancing and fits in his lifestyle since he goes out a lot. She should also know how to play bridge and backgammon, have a flair for administration and can run two castles. Estate, legal and accountancy training "would be useful". Slade already has a daughter with 34-year-old former child author Sahara Sunday Spain, but needs male heirs to pass on his estate. Why he wants a younger woman? The age criterion is to avoid inheritance tax, for which he needs a younger woman who can be insured and live longer. "Death tax is 40 per cent and the only way I can pass the estate and art collection, etc on is to leave it to the wife tax-free," he said. She will "receive a financial percentage for passing it on." He added, "She would also have to be insured, that's why we need a lady at least 20 years younger than me, as I cannot insure an older wife, so the younger the better."

Sir Benjamin Slade, a baronet descended from Charles II, is 79 years old and looking for a wife who is at least 20 years younger. She should not be from a country whose name starts with “I” and should meet a long list of other criteria.

'Good breeder’, younger the better, but can’t be a Scorpio — 79-year-old Baronet’s bizarre wife-hunt

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (Nov 25) hoisted the flag at a ceremony at the newly completed temple in Ayodhya. Before undertaking the historic flag hoisting, the Indian PM offered prayers at the Saptmandir inside the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple complex on Tuesday morning.<h2>Dharma Dhwaj</h2>At noon, Modi hoisted the saffron Dharma Dhwaj atop the temple’s 191-foot shikhara, marking what officials describe as the symbolic completion of the temple’s construction and the start of a new cultural chapter. He also addressed thousands of gathered devotees and said, "Today, the entire India and the world is Ram-may. There is extraordinary satisfaction in the heart of every Rama devotee. There is boundless gratitude. There is unfathomable supernatural bliss. The wounds of centuries are being healed. The pain of centuries is being put to rest today. The resolve of centuries is being fulfilled today. Today is the completion of that sacrifice whose fire remained lit for 500 years..."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/fssai-orders-nationwide-sweep-to-pull-fake-ors-drinks-from-stores-and-apps-here-s-what-it-means-1763688222274">FSSAI orders nationwide sweep to pull fake ORS drinks from stores and apps. Here's what it means</a>Watch video:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark" data-dnt="true" align="center">Ayodhya, Ram Mandir: PM Narendra Modi hoist the saffron flag on the Shikhar of the sacred Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Temple, symbolising the completion of the temple’s construction. (Sourcer: ANI) <a href="https://t.co/ecOE0CiYd8">pic.twitter.com/ecOE0CiYd8</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1993209092140417338?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2>The sacred symbols of the Dharma Dhwaj</h2>The flag features three sacred symbols: Om, the Sun and the Kovidara tree. Each carries deep significance in the Sanatan tradition. The Sun represents Lord Ram’s lineage from the Suryavansh dynasty. Om stands for the eternal cosmic sound. The Kovidara tree, believed to be a hybrid of the Mandar and Parijat trees created by Rishi Kashyap, reflects ancient knowledge of plant science. The hoisting coincided with the Abhijit Muhurat linked to Shri Ram and Maa Sita’s Vivah Panchami.Earlier in the morning, Modi held a roadshow in Ayodhya, where crowds lined the streets waving the national flag and chanting slogans as he traveled to the temple. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat are among the senior leaders attending the ceremony.Calling the moment a turning point, Adityanath described it as the renaissance of Sanatan culture. In a post on X, he wrote that the saffron flag raised by Modi at the "foremost of the seven sacred cities" sent a powerful message across the country.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/home-the-deadliest-place-shocking-un-report-shows-every-10-mins-a-woman-is-murdered-by-family-or-partners-femicide-1764045604135">Home the deadliest place? Shocking UN report shows every 10 mins, a woman is murdered by family or partners</a>"This divine message of the renaissance of Sanatan culture is infusing indomitable spiritual and soulful energy throughout the entire Bharatvarsha. The faith, penance, and anticipation of crores of Ram devotees are today about to be established at a new pinnacle. The nation is today immersed in Ram, immersed in Dharma." &nbsp;&nbsp;

PM Modi hoisted the saffron Dharma Dhwaj atop the Ram temple’s 191-foot shikhara in Ayodhya. The flag bears symbols Om, the Sun, and the Kovidara tree, tied to Ram’s lineage and Sanatan tradition. Thousands witnessed the historic moment. Scroll for full story.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (Nov 25) hoisted the flag at a ceremony at the newly completed temple in Ayodhya. Before undertaking the historic flag hoisting, the Indian PM offered prayers at the Saptmandir inside the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple complex on Tuesday morning. Dharma Dhwaj At noon, Modi hoisted the saffron Dharma Dhwaj atop the temple’s 191-foot shikhara, marking what officials describe as the symbolic completion of the temple’s construction and the start of a new cultural chapter. He also addressed thousands of gathered devotees and said, "Today, the entire India and the world is Ram-may. There is extraordinary satisfaction in the heart of every Rama devotee. There is boundless gratitude. There is unfathomable supernatural bliss. The wounds of centuries are being healed. The pain of centuries is being put to rest today. The resolve of centuries is being fulfilled today. Today is the completion of that sacrifice whose fire remained lit for 500 years..." Also read | FSSAI orders nationwide sweep to pull fake ORS drinks from stores and apps. Here's what it means Watch video:

PM Modi hoisted the saffron Dharma Dhwaj atop the Ram temple’s 191-foot shikhara in Ayodhya. The flag bears symbols Om, the Sun, and the Kovidara tree, tied to Ram’s lineage and Sanatan tradition. Thousands witnessed the historic moment. Scroll for full story.

PM Modi hoists Dharma Dhwaj at Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya

Viola Fletcher was a young Black girl in 1921 when she witnessed the Tulsa race massacre, one of the darkest chapters of America’s racist past. The longest survivor of the massacre, Fletcher died at the age of 111 on Monday (Nov 24). She spent the last years of her life advocating for racial justice and civil rights, often sharing her first-hand experience of racism at Tulsa in the southern state of Oklahoma, which had a past of Black slavery. Her death is a moment for America to recall the atrocities of Tulsa a century later, and do some soul-searching, particularly in the current context of racial tensions involving both Black Americans and immigrant communities, from Latin America to Asia.<h2>Who was Viola Fletcher?</h2>Viola Ford Fletcher was the oldest known survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. She was only seven years old when white mobs destroyed the Greenwood district, then the most prosperous Black community in the US, located in Oklahoma. Born in 1914 in Oklahoma, Fletcher lived with her family in Greenwood. Unlike many other parts of the country, Greenwood at the time was known as Black Wall Street, due to the proliferation of Black-owned businesses, homes and institutions in the area.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/indian-techie-shot-dead-in-california-by-us-police-techie-s-family-alleges-racism-wion-1758279913827/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/indian-techie-shot-dead-in-california-by-us-police-techie-s-family-alleges-racism-wion-1758279913827/embed</a><h2>Fletcher's memories of Tulsa and late-life activism</h2>In her retelling, Fletcher often shared how she woke up to chaos on 31 May 1921, seeing armed white men advancing, buildings burning, and planes overhead dropping explosives. As gun violence spread, Fletcher’s family fled the area even as their home and community were burned down. The family survived, though they never recovered what was lost.For decades, Fletcher lived quietly, working as a welder during World War II and later as a housekeeper. She did not speak much about Tulsa until much later. But since her late 90s, Fletcher became a leading voice for Tulsa survivors. At the age of 107, Fletcher testified before Congress in 2021 on the need for justice and reparations for the massacre. She asked America to remember what happened in Tulsa, and to deliver justice to survivors and descendants. She described the fear, the destruction and the lifelong losses caused by the massacre, seeking acknowledgement of the event as a state-enabled attack on a Black community. She met and engaged with civil rights groups, spoke at commemorations, and challenged leaders to confront the legacy of racial violence.She wrote a memoir titled Don’t Let Them Bury My Story to preserve her story and the memory of Tulsa, and joined a lawsuit seeking reparations. The case was dismissed by the courts, but Fletcher’s advocacy brought national attention to a suppressed chapter of America’s dark history.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-move-back-to-india-racist-attack-on-indian-man-in-toronto-canada-sparks-debate-online-1762338126370">‘Move back to India’: Racist attack on Indian man in Canada sparks debate online</a><h2>What happened in Tulsa?</h2>The trigger event happened on 30 May 1921, when Black teenager Dick Rowland was accused of assaulting a white elevator operator, which was later described as accidental and exaggerated. But the local newspapers, many of them owned by whites, inflamed the issue and even publicly urged a lynching of Blacks. During the hearing of the case, a white mob gathered at the courthouse, while armed Black residents arrived to defend Rowland. A confrontation broke out, and shots were fired.At the end of it, an estimated 300 people were killed, mostly Black residents of Greenwood. Some 1,200 homes and mostly Black businesses were burned down, and nearly 10,000 Black residents were left homeless. Many Black residents were detained and held in makeshift camps.The event shattered the success story and confidence of the Black community in the state.Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/black-lives-matter-mural-removed-washington-dc-trump-news-8843409"> One block from White House, Black Lives Matter Plaza 'dismantled'</a><h2>What were the reasons for Tulsa massacre?</h2>The Tulsa massacre was the culmination of years of deep resentment among whites about Greenwood’s success story and long-standing racial hostility in Oklahoma.When Oklahoma became the 46th state of the US in the year 1907, it had racial segregation laws in place. This led to years of racial conflict and white vigilantism, mostly motivated by resentment at Black prosperity. This charged atmosphere eventually resulted in the Tulsa massacre.The massacre was seen as the extent to which white authorities and mobs would go in order to suppress Black advancement in the US.&nbsp;For many years, there was a state-led suppression of the real incidents, damage and cost of Tulsa.The massacre is an example of historical neglect too, as many governments did not allow for a full report of the atrocities.With Fletcher’s passing, the responsibility to protect that memory now rests entirely with the current and future governments.

Viola Fletcher’s passing closes a living link to the 1921 massacre. In the current American reality of racial tensions, this would be a good time for a new look at violence and justice in the US.



Viola Fletcher was a young Black girl in 1921 when she witnessed the Tulsa race massacre, one of the darkest chapters of America’s racist past. The longest survivor of the massacre, Fletcher died at the age of 111 on Monday (Nov 24). She spent the last years of her life advocating for racial justice and civil rights, often sharing her first-hand experience of racism at Tulsa in the southern state of Oklahoma, which had a past of Black slavery. Her death is a moment for America to recall the atrocities of Tulsa a century later, and do some soul-searching, particularly in the current context of racial tensions involving both Black Americans and immigrant communities, from Latin America to Asia. Who was Viola Fletcher? Viola Ford Fletcher was the oldest known survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. She was only seven years old when white mobs destroyed the Greenwood district, then the most prosperous Black community in the US, located in Oklahoma. Born in 1914 in Oklahoma, Fletcher lived with her family in Greenwood. Unlike many other parts of the country, Greenwood at the time was known as Black Wall Street, due to the proliferation of Black-owned businesses, homes and institutions in the area. https://www.wionews.com/videos/indian-techie-shot-dead-in-california-by-us-police-techie-s-family-alleges-racism-wion-1758279913827/embed Fletcher's memories of Tulsa and late-life activism In her retelling, Fletcher often shared how she woke up to chaos on 31 May 1921, seeing armed white men advancing, buildings burning, and planes overhead dropping explosives. As gun violence spread, Fletcher’s family fled the area even as their home and community were burned down. The family survived, though they never recovered what was lost. For decades, Fletcher lived quietly, working as a welder during World War II and later as a housekeeper. She did not speak much about Tulsa until much later. But since her late 90s, Fletcher became a leading voice for Tulsa survivors. At the age of 107, Fletcher testified before Congress in 2021 on the need for justice and reparations for the massacre. She asked America to remember what happened in Tulsa, and to deliver justice to survivors and descendants. She described the fear, the destruction and the lifelong losses caused by the massacre, seeking acknowledgement of the event as a state-enabled attack on a Black community. She met and engaged with civil rights groups, spoke at commemorations, and challenged leaders to confront the legacy of racial violence. She wrote a memoir titled Don’t Let Them Bury My Story to preserve her story and the memory of Tulsa, and joined a lawsuit seeking reparations. The case was dismissed by the courts, but Fletcher’s advocacy brought national attention to a suppressed chapter of America’s dark history. Also read: ‘Move back to India’: Racist attack on Indian man in Canada sparks debate online What happened in Tulsa? The trigger event happened on 30 May 1921, when Black teenager Dick Rowland was accused of assaulting a white elevator operator, which was later described as accidental and exaggerated. But the local newspapers, many of them owned by whites, inflamed the issue and even publicly urged a lynching of Blacks. During the hearing of the case, a white mob gathered at the courthouse, while armed Black residents arrived to defend Rowland. A confrontation broke out, and shots were fired. At the end of it, an estimated 300 people were killed, mostly Black residents of Greenwood. Some 1,200 homes and mostly Black businesses were burned down, and nearly 10,000 Black residents were left homeless. Many Black residents were detained and held in makeshift camps. The event shattered the success story and confidence of the Black community in the state. Also read: One block from White House, Black Lives Matter Plaza 'dismantled' What were the reasons for Tulsa massacre? The Tulsa massacre was the culmination of years of deep resentment among whites about Greenwood’s success story and long-standing racial hostility in Oklahoma. When Oklahoma became the 46th state of the US in the year 1907, it had racial segregation laws in place. This led to years of racial conflict and white vigilantism, mostly motivated by resentment at Black prosperity. This charged atmosphere eventually resulted in the Tulsa massacre. The massacre was seen as the extent to which white authorities and mobs would go in order to suppress Black advancement in the US. For many years, there was a state-led suppression of the real incidents, damage and cost of Tulsa. The massacre is an example of historical neglect too, as many governments did not allow for a full report of the atrocities. With Fletcher’s passing, the responsibility to protect that memory now rests entirely with the current and future governments.

Viola Fletcher’s passing closes a living link to the 1921 massacre. In the current American reality of racial tensions, this would be a good time for a new look at violence and justice in the US.

Viola Fletcher death: Recalling Tulsa Massacre, a dark chapter of US racist history, as its longest survivor dies at 111

Chinese President Xi Jinping has reaffirmed Beijing's backing for Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, sending a birthday message that pledged continued support for the country's sovereignty at a time of rising tension with the United States. The letter, released by Venezuela's Foreign Ministry, describes China and Venezuela as "intimate friends, dear brothers, and good partners". Xi vowed that Beijing would continue to support Caracas in protecting its national security, stability, and dignity.<h2>China slams the US</h2>The Chinese premier condemned what he called foreign interference in Venezuela's internal affairs, a line seen as a direct response to recent US military moves in the region. He said China would keep supporting Venezuela in "safeguarding its sovereignty and national security, the dignity of the nation, and social stability".Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/chinese-man-with-pakistan-travel-history-caught-filming-sensitive-sites-after-sneaking-into-india-from-nepal-1764036527773">Chinese man with Pakistan travel history caught filming sensitive sites after sneaking into India from Nepal</a>His statement comes at a time when Washington has deployed nearly a dozen warships and around 12,000 sailors and Marines to waters off the Venezuelan coast as part of a counter-narcotics and maritime security mission. Venezuela and its allies say the operation is a cover for political pressure on Maduro. "China resolutely opposes the meddling of external forces in Venezuela’s internal affairs under any pretext," Xi wrote, repeating Beijing's longstanding position on non-intervention.Beijing's stance mirrors comments made last week by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning, who criticised the US campaign known as Operation Southern Spear. Announced by US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, the operation targets what Washington calls narco-terrorist networks and labels the Cartel de los Soles, which American officials allege Maduro leads, as a foreign terrorist organisation. Mao said China supports the "Proclamation of Latin America and the Caribbean as a Zone of Peace" and urged Washington to take steps that "choose a course of action conducive to peace and stability" rather than escalate tensions.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-he-d-be-proud-if-us-carries-out-strikes-inside-mexico-here-s-why-1763439216625">Trump says he’d be 'proud' if US carries out strikes inside Mexico. Here's why</a><h2>US ally Russia also backs Venezuela</h2>Xi's letter came as Russia also voiced support for Maduro. Russian President Vladimir Putin sent his own message calling Maduro "dear friend" a term he has previously used for US President Donald Trump. He also promised to deepen the "strategic partnership" between Moscow and Caracas. Both letters were shared publicly by Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil.

China has thrown full support behind Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro, with President Xi Jinping calling Caracas an intimate friend and vowing to defend its sovereignty against US pressure. Scroll for full story.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has reaffirmed Beijing's backing for Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, sending a birthday message that pledged continued support for the country's sovereignty at a time of rising tension with the United States. The letter, released by Venezuela's Foreign Ministry, describes China and Venezuela as "intimate friends, dear brothers, and good partners". Xi vowed that Beijing would continue to support Caracas in protecting its national security, stability, and dignity. China slams the US The Chinese premier condemned what he called foreign interference in Venezuela's internal affairs, a line seen as a direct response to recent US military moves in the region. He said China would keep supporting Venezuela in "safeguarding its sovereignty and national security, the dignity of the nation, and social stability". Also read | Chinese man with Pakistan travel history caught filming sensitive sites after sneaking into India from Nepal His statement comes at a time when Washington has deployed nearly a dozen warships and around 12,000 sailors and Marines to waters off the Venezuelan coast as part of a counter-narcotics and maritime security mission. Venezuela and its allies say the operation is a cover for political pressure on Maduro. "China resolutely opposes the meddling of external forces in Venezuela’s internal affairs under any pretext," Xi wrote, repeating Beijing's longstanding position on non-intervention. Beijing's stance mirrors comments made last week by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning, who criticised the US campaign known as Operation Southern Spear. Announced by US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, the operation targets what Washington calls narco-terrorist networks and labels the Cartel de los Soles, which American officials allege Maduro leads, as a foreign terrorist organisation. Mao said China supports the "Proclamation of Latin America and the Caribbean as a Zone of Peace" and urged Washington to take steps that "choose a course of action conducive to peace and stability" rather than escalate tensions. Also read | Trump says he’d be 'proud' if US carries out strikes inside Mexico. Here's why US ally Russia also backs Venezuela Xi's letter came as Russia also voiced support for Maduro. Russian President Vladimir Putin sent his own message calling Maduro "dear friend" a term he has previously used for US President Donald Trump. He also promised to deepen the "strategic partnership" between Moscow and Caracas. Both letters were shared publicly by Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil.

China has thrown full support behind Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro, with President Xi Jinping calling Caracas an intimate friend and vowing to defend its sovereignty against US pressure. Scroll for full story.

Xi Jinping backs Nicolas Maduro, blasts US meddling as warships circle Venezuela, vows to protect Caracas' sovereignty

A man in Italy changed his physical appearance to emulate his dead mother to gain pension benefits. He did the make-up and dressed in such a way that he bore an uncanny resemblance to the woman. He was even able to fool the authorities into renewing her ID. The unnamed 56-year-old man is unemployed, and after his mother passed away three years ago, he stashed the body inside their home. He continued to take pension benefits and more by dressing up just like his mother. The local media has dubbed the case “Mrs Doubtfire scandal", the movie where Robin Williams' character dressed up as a woman. &nbsp;Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera reported that by the time authorities finally understood what was going on, his mother's body had mummified.&nbsp;<h2>The man got her mother's ID renewed after her death</h2>Graziella Dall’Oglio passed away at 82 years old, but her death was never reported. Her son put her dead body into a sleeping bag and hid it in the laundry room. The man impersonated his dead mother to cash her pension. Every little detail was followed to the T, including her makeup and hairstyle. The pictures shared by authorities show a striking similarity between the son and her mother. He also renewed her identity card at a government office, and no one suspected a thing. The newspaper reported that he collected $61,000 every year from her pension and a property portfolio of three houses.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japanese-man-hid-fathers-dead-body-for-2-years-continued-to-draw-his-pension-9005329">Japanese man hid father's dead body for 2 years, continued to draw his pension</a>&nbsp;However, his luck ran out when a government employee noticed his “masculine features” and carefully noted his "low voice and thick neck." &nbsp;He informed the authorities, who compared his photos with his mother's and finally learned that the man had conned him. They searched his house and found Dall’Oglio's mummified body. Francesco Aporti, the mayor of Borgo Virgilio, told the newspaper that she probably died of natural causes, although the exact cause will be established by the postmortem. "It is a very strange story and very, very sad,” he said. Her son is being investigated for illegally concealing a body and benefit fraud.

A man in Italy hid her dead mother's body for three years, dressed up like her and collected her pension and other benefits. He even managed to get an ID renewed as his ruse went unnoticed because of the meticulous makeup and other details he carefully followed.

A man in Italy changed his physical appearance to emulate his dead mother to gain pension benefits. He did the make-up and dressed in such a way that he bore an uncanny resemblance to the woman. He was even able to fool the authorities into renewing her ID. The unnamed 56-year-old man is unemployed, and after his mother passed away three years ago, he stashed the body inside their home. He continued to take pension benefits and more by dressing up just like his mother. The local media has dubbed the case “Mrs Doubtfire scandal", the movie where Robin Williams' character dressed up as a woman. Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera reported that by the time authorities finally understood what was going on, his mother's body had mummified. The man got her mother's ID renewed after her death Graziella Dall’Oglio passed away at 82 years old, but her death was never reported. Her son put her dead body into a sleeping bag and hid it in the laundry room. The man impersonated his dead mother to cash her pension. Every little detail was followed to the T, including her makeup and hairstyle. The pictures shared by authorities show a striking similarity between the son and her mother. He also renewed her identity card at a government office, and no one suspected a thing. The newspaper reported that he collected $61,000 every year from her pension and a property portfolio of three houses. Also Read: Japanese man hid father's dead body for 2 years, continued to draw his pension However, his luck ran out when a government employee noticed his “masculine features” and carefully noted his "low voice and thick neck." He informed the authorities, who compared his photos with his mother's and finally learned that the man had conned him. They searched his house and found Dall’Oglio's mummified body. Francesco Aporti, the mayor of Borgo Virgilio, told the newspaper that she probably died of natural causes, although the exact cause will be established by the postmortem. "It is a very strange story and very, very sad,” he said. Her son is being investigated for illegally concealing a body and benefit fraud.

A man in Italy hid her dead mother's body for three years, dressed up like her and collected her pension and other benefits. He even managed to get an ID renewed as his ruse went unnoticed because of the meticulous makeup and other details he carefully followed.

'Mrs Doubtfire scandal' rocks Italy as man impersonates dead mother, even gets her ID renewed

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy issued a nationwide call for Americans to stop boarding flights in pyjamas and slippers, calling the growing trend a decline in travel etiquette. Stressing the need to 'bring civility back', Duffy stated that airport standards have 'gone too far'.&nbsp;“Let’s not show up at the airport in slippers and pyjamas, it’s time we bring civility back," the US Transportation Secretary said. Speaking on Fox Business, he also said," People dress up like they're going to bed when they fly... We want to push people as we come into a really busy travel season, help people out, be in a good mood, dress up."

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Sean Duffy: &quot;People dress up like they&#39;re going to bed when they fly... We want to push people as we come into a really busy travel season, help people out, be in a good mood, dress up.&quot;<a href="https://t.co/YT9ne8ylfh">pic.twitter.com/YT9ne8ylfh</a>&mdash; Molly Ploofkins (@Mollyploofkins) <a href="https://twitter.com/Mollyploofkins/status/1991686820523081848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>Netizens react to the remarks of US Transportation Secretary</h3>Netizens on the social media platform X quickly piled in and began trolling, meme-ing, and mocking the transportation secretary in the surfaced video for blaming travellers instead of addressing the real problems. One of the users supported the Secretary's stand and said,"He’s not telling you to wear a suit or a dress. He’s telling you not to wear your fucking pyjamas. And he’s right."&nbsp;The next said,"I always dress for flying. Makes you feel better. I never understood the pyjama or sweats thing at all. Like you've stopped caring about yourself. It's not about others. It's about self-respect, I figure."&nbsp;"You shouldn't wear your pyjamas. But the airlines went from caring about people's comfort and space to packing people in like sardines and trying to maximise profit by lowering their standards. So people are trying to be more comfortable in an uncomfortable position created by the airline industry, which doesn't care about your travel experience. People's responses reflect that," another said.&nbsp;One of the netizens expressed frustration and said, "People stand in huge lines to get stuffed into narrow seats with no leg room. The bathrooms are insanely tiny. Disembarking from the plane is chaos. The food is barely food. But sure, the problem is wearing comfortable clothing and not dressing up."&nbsp;The next also said,"This administration is so anti-freedom and so anti-liberty, it’s astonishing. I will dress exactly how I wish, and won’t let the government tell me how to dress when I fly."

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has urged Americans to stop boarding flights in pyjamas and slippers, warning that the trend reflects a decline in travel etiquette and calling for efforts to “bring civility back.”

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy issued a nationwide call for Americans to stop boarding flights in pyjamas and slippers, calling the growing trend a decline in travel etiquette. Stressing the need to 'bring civility back', Duffy stated that airport standards have 'gone too far'. “Let’s not show up at the airport in slippers and pyjamas, it’s time we bring civility back," the US Transportation Secretary said. Speaking on Fox Business, he also said," People dress up like they're going to bed when they fly... We want to push people as we come into a really busy travel season, help people out, be in a good mood, dress up."

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has urged Americans to stop boarding flights in pyjamas and slippers, warning that the trend reflects a decline in travel etiquette and calling for efforts to “bring civility back.”

‘Bring civility back’: Will US ban 'pyjamas and slippers' at airports? What transport secy said

Every day, every 10 minutes, a woman somewhere in the world is killed by someone she knows, reveals a shocking new report released by the United Nations on Monday (Nov 24). The report, which was published to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, warns that global efforts to curb femicide have stalled, and violence against women remains deeply rooted and widespread.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/blow-to-trump-s-revenge-prosecutions-as-cases-against-james-comey-and-letitia-james-collapse-1764031292002">Blow to Trump’s revenge prosecutions as cases against James Comey and Letitia James collapse</a><h2>Women in danger from their loved ones</h2>According to the report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and UN Women, roughly 50,000 women and girls were killed in 2024 by intimate partners or family members. The figure, compiled from 117 countries, averages 137 women per day. The study notes that 60 per cent of all female homicide victims last year were murdered by someone close to them. In comparison, only 11 per cent of male victims were killed by partners or family members.While femicide continues to claim tens of thousands of lives of women and girls, the "home continues to be the most dangerous place for women and girls in terms of the risk of homicide," warns the study. While, nowhere in the world seems to be safe for women, Africa recorded the highest number, with about 22,000 cases. After Africa, Asia, the Americas, Europe, and Oceania have the highest numbers.Researchers cautioned that although the total is slightly lower than the previous year, it does not represent a real decline in violence. Instead, they said, variations in data reporting and availability across countries likely affected the numbers.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/chinese-man-with-pakistan-travel-history-caught-filming-sensitive-sites-after-sneaking-into-india-from-nepal-1764036527773">Chinese man with Pakistan travel history caught filming sensitive sites after sneaking into India from Nepal</a><h2>Technological developments and an increase in threats</h2>According to the report, technological advancements have given rise to so-called modern threats to women, including non-consensual image-sharing, doxxing, and deepfake videos. "Femicides&nbsp;don't&nbsp;happen in isolation. They often sit on a continuum of violence that can start with controlling behaviour, threats, and harassment -- including online," said Sarah Hendricks, Director of&nbsp;UN&nbsp;Women's Policy Division. "We need the implementation of laws that recognise how violence manifests across the lives of women and girls, both online and offline, and hold perpetrators to account well before it turns deadly," she added.

A UN report says a woman is killed every 10 minutes by someone she knows. About 50,000 women and girls were murdered in 2024 by partners or family, with the home still the most dangerous place.

Every day, every 10 minutes, a woman somewhere in the world is killed by someone she knows, reveals a shocking new report released by the United Nations on Monday (Nov 24). The report, which was published to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, warns that global efforts to curb femicide have stalled, and violence against women remains deeply rooted and widespread. Also read | Blow to Trump’s revenge prosecutions as cases against James Comey and Letitia James collapse Women in danger from their loved ones According to the report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and UN Women, roughly 50,000 women and girls were killed in 2024 by intimate partners or family members. The figure, compiled from 117 countries, averages 137 women per day. The study notes that 60 per cent of all female homicide victims last year were murdered by someone close to them. In comparison, only 11 per cent of male victims were killed by partners or family members. While femicide continues to claim tens of thousands of lives of women and girls, the "home continues to be the most dangerous place for women and girls in terms of the risk of homicide," warns the study. While, nowhere in the world seems to be safe for women, Africa recorded the highest number, with about 22,000 cases. After Africa, Asia, the Americas, Europe, and Oceania have the highest numbers. Researchers cautioned that although the total is slightly lower than the previous year, it does not represent a real decline in violence. Instead, they said, variations in data reporting and availability across countries likely affected the numbers. Also read | Chinese man with Pakistan travel history caught filming sensitive sites after sneaking into India from Nepal Technological developments and an increase in threats According to the report, technological advancements have given rise to so-called modern threats to women, including non-consensual image-sharing, doxxing, and deepfake videos. "Femicides don't happen in isolation. They often sit on a continuum of violence that can start with controlling behaviour, threats, and harassment -- including online," said Sarah Hendricks, Director of UN Women's Policy Division. "We need the implementation of laws that recognise how violence manifests across the lives of women and girls, both online and offline, and hold perpetrators to account well before it turns deadly," she added.

A UN report says a woman is killed every 10 minutes by someone she knows. About 50,000 women and girls were murdered in 2024 by partners or family, with the home still the most dangerous place.

Home the deadliest place? Shocking UN report shows every 10 mins, a woman is murdered by family or partners

A 49-year-old Chinese national has been arrested on the India-Nepal border after allegedly entering the country without valid documents and recording video of a restricted security zone. The arrest took place Monday (Nov 24) at the Rupaidiha check post in Uttar Pradesh’s Bahraich district, according to officials from the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). The arrested man, as per reports, travelled to Pakistan and had Pakistani, Chinese, and Nepalese currencies on him.<h2>What we know about the arrested Chinese man</h2>The man, identified as Liu Qunjing from China’s Hunan province, was detained by personnel from the SSB’s 42nd Battalion. Commandant Ganga Singh Udavat said the officer on duty noticed him filming near a sensitive stretch of the border shortly after he crossed into India from Nepal. When questioned, he was unable to produce any valid entry papers.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bengaluru-s-own-louvre-heist-fake-rbi-crew-steals-7-11-crore-in-broad-daylight-here-s-how-the-unprecedented-robbery-happened-1763615230662">India’s own Louvre heist? How a fake RBI crew stole ₹7.11 crore in 30 mins, that too in broad daylight</a><h2>Case registered under the Foreigners Act</h2>According to PTI, security teams recovered three mobile phones from him. One of the devices contained videos of several protected areas within Indian territory. He was also carrying a map of Nepal printed in English. Officials said Qunjing communicated only through gestures and claimed he did not understand English or Hindi. Interrogation was carried out with the help of an interpreter. During questioning, investigators learned he had previously travelled to Pakistan, where he held a visa. The Pakistan visit, along with his illegal entry into India and videography, raised suspicions among agencies, Udavat said.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/blow-to-trump-s-revenge-prosecutions-as-cases-against-james-comey-and-letitia-james-collapse-1764031292002">Blow to Trump’s revenge prosecutions as cases against James Comey and Letitia James collapse</a>After his detention, Qunjing was handed over to local police. A case has been registered under the Foreigners Act at the Rupaidiha police station, and he has been formally arrested. Initial findings suggest the Chinese national flew from China to Nepal on November 15th on a tourist visa. He travelled to Nepalgunj on November 22nd and crossed into India illegally two days later, on November 24th. Investigations are continuing. &nbsp;

A 49-year-old Chinese man was arrested at the India-Nepal border after allegedly sneaking into Uttar Pradesh and filming a restricted security zone. A case is filed under the Foreigners Act.

A 49-year-old Chinese national has been arrested on the India-Nepal border after allegedly entering the country without valid documents and recording video of a restricted security zone. The arrest took place Monday (Nov 24) at the Rupaidiha check post in Uttar Pradesh’s Bahraich district, according to officials from the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). The arrested man, as per reports, travelled to Pakistan and had Pakistani, Chinese, and Nepalese currencies on him. What we know about the arrested Chinese man The man, identified as Liu Qunjing from China’s Hunan province, was detained by personnel from the SSB’s 42nd Battalion. Commandant Ganga Singh Udavat said the officer on duty noticed him filming near a sensitive stretch of the border shortly after he crossed into India from Nepal. When questioned, he was unable to produce any valid entry papers. Also read | India’s own Louvre heist? How a fake RBI crew stole ₹7.11 crore in 30 mins, that too in broad daylight Case registered under the Foreigners Act According to PTI, security teams recovered three mobile phones from him. One of the devices contained videos of several protected areas within Indian territory. He was also carrying a map of Nepal printed in English. Officials said Qunjing communicated only through gestures and claimed he did not understand English or Hindi. Interrogation was carried out with the help of an interpreter. During questioning, investigators learned he had previously travelled to Pakistan, where he held a visa. The Pakistan visit, along with his illegal entry into India and videography, raised suspicions among agencies, Udavat said. Also read | Blow to Trump’s revenge prosecutions as cases against James Comey and Letitia James collapse After his detention, Qunjing was handed over to local police. A case has been registered under the Foreigners Act at the Rupaidiha police station, and he has been formally arrested. Initial findings suggest the Chinese national flew from China to Nepal on November 15th on a tourist visa. He travelled to Nepalgunj on November 22nd and crossed into India illegally two days later, on November 24th. Investigations are continuing.

A 49-year-old Chinese man was arrested at the India-Nepal border after allegedly sneaking into Uttar Pradesh and filming a restricted security zone. A case is filed under the Foreigners Act.

Chinese man with Pakistan travel history caught filming sensitive sites after sneaking into India from Nepal

A federal judge has dismissed criminal cases against former FBI director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, delivering a significant setback to President Donald Trump's push to prosecute high-profile political rivals. District Judge Cameron Currie threw out both indictments after ruling that the prosecutor who brought the charges was unlawfully appointed. Lindsey Halligan, the interim US attorney who led the cases, was described by the judge as "a former White House aide with no prior prosecutorial experience." Under federal law, top prosecutors must be Senate-confirmed, and two acting appointments cannot follow one another.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/one-meeting-with-trump-won-t-melt-zohran-mamdani-new-york-mayor-elect-says-potus-still-a-fascist-1763957168723">One meeting with Trump won't melt Zohran Mamdani? New York Mayor-elect says POTUS still a 'fascist'</a><h2>Abuse of power?</h2>"All actions flowing from Ms Halligan's defective appointment, including securing and signing Mr Comey's indictment, were unlawful exercises of executive power," Currie wrote. "And because Ms Halligan had no lawful authority to present the indictment, I will grant Mr Comey's motion and dismiss the indictment without prejudice." She made a similar ruling in James's case. The decision leaves open the option of refiling charges, though the statute of limitations on the Comey case may now have expired.<h2>What were the charges against Comey and James?</h2>Comey, 64, had been charged in September with making false statements to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding. James, 67, who successfully led the civil fraud case against Trump, faced counts of bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution.The indictments came after Erik Siebert, the interim US attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, resigned, reportedly telling senior Justice Department officials there was no evidence to support charges. Attorney General Pam Bondi replaced him with Halligan, who moved ahead with the prosecutions.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-tariff-payoff-is-coming-soon-promises-record-money-for-the-us-1763972217336">Trump promises Americans 'RECORD SETTING' tariff payoff coming soon, predicts unprecedented amount of money for the US</a>Comey welcomed the ruling, calling the case "based on malevolence and incompetence," and said the dismissal underscored that a president cannot "use the Department of Justice to target his political enemies." James also celebrated the outcome, calling the accusations baseless.The White House said the Justice Department will appeal, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt saying Comey should "pump the brakes on his victory lap."The cases are part of a broader effort by Trump since taking office in January to go after critics and perceived enemies, including former national security adviser John Bolton, who faces charges over alleged mishandling of classified information. The Pentagon also confirmed Monday it is considering a court-martial against Democratic Senator and former astronaut Mark Kelly, following a video in which he urged troops to refuse unlawful orders. &nbsp;

A federal judge has tossed the criminal cases against James Comey and Letitia James, ruling the prosecutor was unlawfully appointed, dealing a major blow to Trump’s effort to charge political rivals. The judge called the indictments an unlawful use of executive power. Scroll for full story.

A federal judge has dismissed criminal cases against former FBI director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, delivering a significant setback to President Donald Trump's push to prosecute high-profile political rivals. District Judge Cameron Currie threw out both indictments after ruling that the prosecutor who brought the charges was unlawfully appointed. Lindsey Halligan, the interim US attorney who led the cases, was described by the judge as "a former White House aide with no prior prosecutorial experience." Under federal law, top prosecutors must be Senate-confirmed, and two acting appointments cannot follow one another. Also read | One meeting with Trump won't melt Zohran Mamdani? New York Mayor-elect says POTUS still a 'fascist' Abuse of power? "All actions flowing from Ms Halligan's defective appointment, including securing and signing Mr Comey's indictment, were unlawful exercises of executive power," Currie wrote. "And because Ms Halligan had no lawful authority to present the indictment, I will grant Mr Comey's motion and dismiss the indictment without prejudice." She made a similar ruling in James's case. The decision leaves open the option of refiling charges, though the statute of limitations on the Comey case may now have expired. What were the charges against Comey and James? Comey, 64, had been charged in September with making false statements to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding. James, 67, who successfully led the civil fraud case against Trump, faced counts of bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution. The indictments came after Erik Siebert, the interim US attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, resigned, reportedly telling senior Justice Department officials there was no evidence to support charges. Attorney General Pam Bondi replaced him with Halligan, who moved ahead with the prosecutions. Also read | Trump promises Americans 'RECORD SETTING' tariff payoff coming soon, predicts unprecedented amount of money for the US Comey welcomed the ruling, calling the case "based on malevolence and incompetence," and said the dismissal underscored that a president cannot "use the Department of Justice to target his political enemies." James also celebrated the outcome, calling the accusations baseless. The White House said the Justice Department will appeal, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt saying Comey should "pump the brakes on his victory lap." The cases are part of a broader effort by Trump since taking office in January to go after critics and perceived enemies, including former national security adviser John Bolton, who faces charges over alleged mishandling of classified information. The Pentagon also confirmed Monday it is considering a court-martial against Democratic Senator and former astronaut Mark Kelly, following a video in which he urged troops to refuse unlawful orders.

A federal judge has tossed the criminal cases against James Comey and Letitia James, ruling the prosecutor was unlawfully appointed, dealing a major blow to Trump’s effort to charge political rivals. The judge called the indictments an unlawful use of executive power. Scroll for full story.

Blow to Trump’s revenge prosecutions as cases against James Comey and Letitia James collapse

Billionaire Elon Musk endorsed El Salvador President Nayib Bukele's brutal methods to tackle the gang violence and organised crimes, saying "it is the only way". Musk was responding to a post on X by Bukele, in which the El Salvador leader was blasting his opponents for criticising his hard methods, like mass imprisonment of gang members. He advocated for a strong and tough police force along with a "well-managed prison" system.&nbsp;"They say you can’t imprison your way out of crime," Bukele wrote in a post, adding "But in fact, a strong police force and a tough, well-managed prison system are the necessary first steps in transforming a hellscape into a safe, high-trust society".

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">It is the only way <a href="https://t.co/Ylw5LYtEJD">https://t.co/Ylw5LYtEJD</a>&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1992745515692523600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

El Salvador's president also received appreciation from Trump; in fact, the US president decided to send some hard criminals from America to El Salvador's prison. The move drew widespread criticism, citing the Bukele administration's poor record in handling the human rights of prisoners in his country.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pak-generals-were-on-merchant-of-death-aq-khan-s-payroll-reveals-ex-cia-spy-who-helped-dismantle-global-nuke-black-market-iran-north-korea-1763988890093">Pak generals were on ‘Merchant of Death’ AQ Khan’s payroll, reveals ex-CIA spy who helped dismantle global nuke black market</a><h2>Who is Nayib Bukele</h2>Nayib Bukele, who was re-elected as president of El Salvador with an overwhelming majority, receiving 82.6 per cent of total votes, is credited with curbing crime in the country, which was once considered "Homicide capital of the World."&nbsp;His "Territorial Control" plan, during which he deployed military and surveillance technology to monitor crime, was able to reduce homicide rates dramatically from around 18 per 100,000 in 2021 to under 2.5 in 2023, according to government data.&nbsp;

US President Donald Trump with El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington

Bukele, who describes himself as the 'world’s coolest dictator’, is also credited with the Terrorism Confinement Centre (CECOT), a maximum-security prison in Tecoluca designed to hold up to 40,000 inmates, mostly suspected gang members. Under his “state of exception” policy, Bukele’s forces arrested tens of thousands in a country with a population of around 6.37 million.&nbsp;

However, his approach has drawn criticism for mass arbitrary arrests, overcrowded prisons, and reports of abuse, including torture and denial of due process. Human rights organisations argue that while security has improved, the strategy erodes civil liberties and concentrates power, raising concerns about authoritarianism. Critics warn that the gains in public safety may come at a high cost to democracy and individual rights.

Nayib Bukele, who calls himself the '‘world’s coolest dictator’, is credited with curbing crime in the country, which was once considered "Homicide capital of the World."

Billionaire Elon Musk endorsed El Salvador President Nayib Bukele's brutal methods to tackle the gang violence and organised crimes, saying "it is the only way". Musk was responding to a post on X by Bukele, in which the El Salvador leader was blasting his opponents for criticising his hard methods, like mass imprisonment of gang members. He advocated for a strong and tough police force along with a "well-managed prison" system. "They say you can’t imprison your way out of crime," Bukele wrote in a post, adding "But in fact, a strong police force and a tough, well-managed prison system are the necessary first steps in transforming a hellscape into a safe, high-trust society".

Nayib Bukele, who calls himself the '‘world’s coolest dictator’, is credited with curbing crime in the country, which was once considered "Homicide capital of the World."

‘It is the only way,’ Elon Musk endorses ‘world’s coolest dictator’ Bukele’s brutal crackdown on gangs

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s video goes viral after he danced to a remix of his “No War, Yes Peace” speech during a public rally during a Student Day march at the Miraflores Palace in Caracas. During the rally, he urged the youth in Venezuela and the US to engage in dialogue and promote peace.&nbsp;In the widely circulated video, Maduro is seen swaying energetically, smiling and making moves while dancing. While addressing the American students directly, he said, “Listen to me, the people in the US, listen to me: dialogue yes, peace yes, respect yes, war no, no, war no, no crazy war, never war.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🇺🇸🇻🇪 MADURO&#39;S BIZARRE BOOGIE: DICTATOR BUSTS LOVECRAFTIAN MOVES Maduro... He may be losing it. The man dropped a clip, kicking off with some awkward dancing in a flashy jacket and Christmas decor. He moves like a well-fed boa trying to climb a tree and failing, all while… <a href="https://t.co/GPEURBsHgO">https://t.co/GPEURBsHgO</a> <a href="https://t.co/QCPjkQ67Hs">pic.twitter.com/QCPjkQ67Hs</a>&mdash; Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarioNawfal/status/1992825811057934593?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The act of President Nicolás Maduro unfolded after US–Venezuela relations worsened, with reports indicating that Washington is preparing a new phase of operations designed to further challenge Maduro’s hold on power.<h3>Netizens react to the video on social media</h3>After the video goes viral on social media, users on social media flooded with their mixed opinions in the comment section. "American aircrafts carrier placed in the atlantic near his country, this dude so afraid of trump lmao," an user said.&nbsp;Another said,"Honestly, the whole clip feels like state sponsored surrealism. Maduro dancing to a remix of himself is peak everything’s fine, don’t look at the economy energy."&nbsp;The next said,"He is exactly imitating Donald Trump telling him that he can dance better than him but both dances are fake!"&nbsp;"I prefer the video of him sneaking food out of his desk drawer to take a bite when he thought he wasn’t being filmed during his address to his hungry nation," the next also said.&nbsp;Another also said, "Is it just me or he was trying to dance like Trump? There's no dance, no song, nothing he can do to get out of this one."

The video of President Nicolás Maduro came after US–Venezuela relations worsened, with reports indicating that Washington is preparing a new phase of operations designed to further challenge Maduro’s hold on power.

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s video goes viral after he danced to a remix of his “No War, Yes Peace” speech during a public rally during a Student Day march at the Miraflores Palace in Caracas. During the rally, he urged the youth in Venezuela and the US to engage in dialogue and promote peace. In the widely circulated video, Maduro is seen swaying energetically, smiling and making moves while dancing. While addressing the American students directly, he said, “Listen to me, the people in the US, listen to me: dialogue yes, peace yes, respect yes, war no, no, war no, no crazy war, never war.”

The video of President Nicolás Maduro came after US–Venezuela relations worsened, with reports indicating that Washington is preparing a new phase of operations designed to further challenge Maduro’s hold on power.

'No war, yes peace': Venezuelan President Maduro dances to remix of his own speech – WATCH

Former CIA officer James Lawler made shocking revelations on Pakistani nuclear scientist AQ Khan, saying "certain Pakistani Generals and leaders were on his payroll." Lawler, who is credited with dismantling the infamous Pakistani scientist's nuclear smuggling network across the world, stated that the United States was suspicious about Khan's activities but was unaware of the scale of his outward trafficking.&nbsp;Lawler, who served as head of the CIA's Counter-Proliferation Division, in an interview with the News agency ANI said, “We were very slow. We thought it was serious that he was supplying Pakistan, but we did not imagine he was going to turn around and become an outward proliferator.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kremlin-says-it-was-not-informed-about-geneva-talks-as-zelensky-calls-for-more-steps-to-end-the-war-putin-tump-zelenskyy-russia-ukraine-1763981817604">Russia says it was not informed of Geneva Talks; strikes Kharkiv amid ongoing peace efforts</a>&nbsp;AQ Khan, who is considered as father of Pakistan's nuclear weapon programme, was also an architect of a global nuclear black market network that illegally supplied the atomic weapon technologies and operational knowledge to many countries, including Iran, North Korea, and Libya.&nbsp;Divulging details of covert operations, Lawler described Khan as 'Merchant of Death' and revealed that they had to use covert entities that presented themselves as supplier of nuclear technology to infiltrate AQ Khan's networks.&nbsp;“If I want to want to defeat proliferation and proliferators, I need to become a proliferator," he said.&nbsp;Lawler said the turning point came when, after 9/11, Washington decided to confront Pakistan with &nbsp;“absolutely incontrovertible evidence” of AQ Khan's activities.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/keeping-indus-waters-treaty-in-abeyance-is-real-threat-to-regional-stability-says-pakistan-deputy-pm-dar-narendra-modi-shehbaz-sharif-1763743891601">Keeping Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance is 'real threat' to regional stability, says Pakistan Deputy PM Dar</a>&nbsp;George Tenet, who was CIA director at the time, personally apprised then Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf of AQ Khan's operations of running an illegal nuclear smuggling network across the world. According to Lawler, Musharraf reacted furiously over sabotage and placed Khan under years-long house arrest, leading to the closure of his proliferation network.&nbsp;The ex-intelligence officer also advocated for stronger Indo-US cooperation, cautioning that a nuclear conflict in South Asia would leave "only losers" and result in global devastation.

Divulging details of covert operations, Lawler described Khan as 'Merchant of Death' and revealed that they had to use covert entities that presented themselves as supplier of nuclear technology to infiltrate AQ Khan's networks.

Former CIA officer James Lawler made shocking revelations on Pakistani nuclear scientist AQ Khan, saying "certain Pakistani Generals and leaders were on his payroll." Lawler, who is credited with dismantling the infamous Pakistani scientist's nuclear smuggling network across the world, stated that the United States was suspicious about Khan's activities but was unaware of the scale of his outward trafficking. Lawler, who served as head of the CIA's Counter-Proliferation Division, in an interview with the News agency ANI said, “We were very slow. We thought it was serious that he was supplying Pakistan, but we did not imagine he was going to turn around and become an outward proliferator.” Also Read: Russia says it was not informed of Geneva Talks; strikes Kharkiv amid ongoing peace efforts AQ Khan, who is considered as father of Pakistan's nuclear weapon programme, was also an architect of a global nuclear black market network that illegally supplied the atomic weapon technologies and operational knowledge to many countries, including Iran, North Korea, and Libya. Divulging details of covert operations, Lawler described Khan as 'Merchant of Death' and revealed that they had to use covert entities that presented themselves as supplier of nuclear technology to infiltrate AQ Khan's networks. “If I want to want to defeat proliferation and proliferators, I need to become a proliferator," he said. Lawler said the turning point came when, after 9/11, Washington decided to confront Pakistan with “absolutely incontrovertible evidence” of AQ Khan's activities. Also Read: Keeping Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance is 'real threat' to regional stability, says Pakistan Deputy PM Dar George Tenet, who was CIA director at the time, personally apprised then Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf of AQ Khan's operations of running an illegal nuclear smuggling network across the world. According to Lawler, Musharraf reacted furiously over sabotage and placed Khan under years-long house arrest, leading to the closure of his proliferation network. The ex-intelligence officer also advocated for stronger Indo-US cooperation, cautioning that a nuclear conflict in South Asia would leave "only losers" and result in global devastation.

Divulging details of covert operations, Lawler described Khan as 'Merchant of Death' and revealed that they had to use covert entities that presented themselves as supplier of nuclear technology to infiltrate AQ Khan's networks.

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