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<p>A family weekend affair for a French local turned into him becoming an internet sensation. 15-year-old Pedro Elias Garzon Delvaux from Rambouillet, Paris was captured walking near Louvre on the day of the heist and pictures of him began circulating online. Some netizens agreed that he’s the most ‘detective looking dectective’ they have seen. The well-groomed man stole the show, and his fedora also received some limelight; he was everything modern-age Sherlock would have been pictured as. Now, turns out he wasn’t the detective investigating the theft. A Sunday family event got someone not only noticed but recognised globally, thanks to the internet.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The photo that went viral was captured by an AP photojournalist, who was photographing the area, which was being cordoned off by the security personnel. Speaking to news agency AP, Delvaux said, “We didn't know there was a heist.” Also, he found out that he had gone viral only days later when a friend asked him.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He added, “People said, 'You've become a star'. I was astonished that just with one photo you can become viral in a few days.”</p><h2>How the internet intially reacted to his pictures:</h2><p>“The French detective on scene for the recent jewellery heist at The Louvre in Paris is the most detective-looking detective I have ever detected,” wrote Jay Anderson, an X user.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The French Detective on scene for the recent jewellery heist at The Louvre in Paris is the most detective looking detective I have ever detected. <a href="https://t.co/kCMptMgvKH">pic.twitter.com/kCMptMgvKH</a></p>&mdash; Jay Anderson (@TheProjectUnity) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheProjectUnity/status/1981253505261457415?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Ian Miles Cheong thinks it's ‘pure aesthetic’. He wrote on X, “The man in the fedora, who looks like he came out of a detective film noir from the 1940s is an actual French police detective.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The man in the fedora, who looks like he came out of a detective film noir from the 1940s is an actual French police detective who’s investigating the theft of the Crown Jewels at the Louvre. Pure aesthetic. <a href="https://t.co/XgpgscYGDz">pic.twitter.com/XgpgscYGDz</a></p>&mdash; Ian Miles Cheong (@ianmiles) <a href="https://twitter.com/ianmiles/status/1981083002613723397?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p> </p><p> </p><p>Just like the Louvre heist on October 10, which has been a talking point, not just in France but across the globe. Known for Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, the museum was robbed off precious jewels worth $102 million in less than 10 minutes in broad daylight. The museum in Paris attracts art enthusiasts and tourists from across the world.</p><p> </p><h2><strong>What all was stolen in Louvre robbery?</strong></h2><p> </p><p>As per a report by Bloomberg, the robbers stole a total of eight royal artifacts which included: a sapphire diadem, necklace, and single earring from a matching set linked to 19th-century French queens Marie-Amélie and Hortense; an emerald necklace and earrings from Empress Marie-Louise, second wife Napoleon Bonaparte; a reliquary brooch; Empress Eugénie’s diadem; and her large corsage-bow brooch.</p><p> </p><p>The crown of Empress Eugenie, the wife of Napoleon III, however, has been found by the authorities in damaged condition near the museum. The crown has 1,354 diamonds and 56 emeralds, and golden eagles, as per the museum website.</p>

 A Sunday family event got someone not only noticed but recognised globally, thanks to the internet. 

A family weekend affair for a French local turned into him becoming an internet sensation. 15-year-old Pedro Elias Garzon Delvaux from Rambouillet, Paris was captured walking near Louvre on the day of the heist and pictures of him began circulating online. Some netizens agreed that he’s the most ‘detective looking dectective’ they have seen. The well-groomed man stole the show, and his fedora also received some limelight; he was everything modern-age Sherlock would have been pictured as. Now, turns out he wasn’t the detective investigating the theft. A Sunday family event got someone not only noticed but recognised globally, thanks to the internet. The photo that went viral was captured by an AP photojournalist, who was photographing the area, which was being cordoned off by the security personnel. Speaking to news agency AP, Delvaux said, “We didn't know there was a heist.” Also, he found out that he had gone viral only days later when a friend asked him. He added, “People said, 'You've become a star'. I was astonished that just with one photo you can become viral in a few days.” How the internet intially reacted to his pictures: “The French detective on scene for the recent jewellery heist at The Louvre in Paris is the most detective-looking detective I have ever detected,” wrote Jay Anderson, an X user.

<p>&nbsp;A Sunday family event got someone not only noticed but recognised globally, thanks to the internet.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Google in India is greeting users in its search engine with an animated doodle featuring one of the most famous math formulas in the world: ax2+bx+c=0. The animated doodle highlights how this simple equation is widely used and has applications across engineering, economics, and physics. It is one of the most searched equations online.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The quadratic equation was discovered several years ago; it has been around for centuries. The ancient mathematicians coming from Babylon, Egypt, and India worked on second-degree equations. In addition, the Indian mathematician Brahmagupta wrote about methods to solve them in the 7th century.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"This Doodle features the quadratic equation, a mathematical tool that has a number of useful applications across physics, engineering, business, and much more," Google posted. "The quadratic equation is most often used in physics to calculate real-world motion. If you've ever watched a basketball arc toward the hoop, you've seen the quadratic equation in action," it added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>When a user clicks on the doodle, it takes them to Google's Gemini AI mode, where a prompt asks, "My maths homework says that a basketball player's shot follows a parabola. How does the quadratic equation fit in here? Can you walk me through it?"</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"The quadratic equation fits the basketball shot because the path of the ball, influenced by gravity, is a parabola. The equation (y=ax^{2}+bx+c) models this path, where (y) is the height,(x) is the horizontal distance, and the coefficients (a,b,) and(c) represent the effect of gravity, the initial upward velocity, and the starting height, respectively," The Google AI explained with the physics behind the quadratic model.</p><h3>Why is Google celebrating with the doodle of the Quadratic Equation today?</h3><p>Google is celebrating the quadratic equation today with a Doodle to highlight its importance in STEM and its wide range of real-world applications, from physics and engineering to economics. It also serves an educational purpose, especially with the "back-to-school" season, by providing an interactive and fun way for students to learn about a fundamental math concept and see its practical use. This is a rollout of a Doodle that first appeared in the US in September and is now being released in other regions, including India, on November 12th.</p><h3>Google's 'Learning the Quadratic Equation' doodle</h3><p>Google initially launched the 'Learning the Quadratic Equation' doodle on September 8 in the US to mark the start of the school year. It has since expanded to the UK, Spain, the Netherlands, Poland, Italy, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Libya, Egypt and several other Middle East countries.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The first Google Doodle appeared in 1998 when co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin used it to indicate their absence from the Burning Man festival. By 2000, Google released its first international doodle to celebrate France’s Bastille Day. A decade later, on May 21, 2010, the tech giant unveiled its first interactive game doodle honouring the 30th anniversary of the iconic game Pac-Man.</p>

The quadratic equation was discovered several years ago; it has been around for centuries. The ancient mathematicians coming from Egypt, Babylon, and India worked on second-degree equations.

Google in India is greeting users in its search engine with an animated doodle featuring one of the most famous math formulas in the world: ax2+bx+c=0. The animated doodle highlights how this simple equation is widely used and has applications across engineering, economics, and physics. It is one of the most searched equations online. The quadratic equation was discovered several years ago; it has been around for centuries. The ancient mathematicians coming from Babylon, Egypt, and India worked on second-degree equations. In addition, the Indian mathematician Brahmagupta wrote about methods to solve them in the 7th century. "This Doodle features the quadratic equation, a mathematical tool that has a number of useful applications across physics, engineering, business, and much more," Google posted. "The quadratic equation is most often used in physics to calculate real-world motion. If you've ever watched a basketball arc toward the hoop, you've seen the quadratic equation in action," it added. When a user clicks on the doodle, it takes them to Google's Gemini AI mode, where a prompt asks, "My maths homework says that a basketball player's shot follows a parabola. How does the quadratic equation fit in here? Can you walk me through it?" "The quadratic equation fits the basketball shot because the path of the ball, influenced by gravity, is a parabola. The equation (y=ax^{2}+bx+c) models this path, where (y) is the height,(x) is the horizontal distance, and the coefficients (a,b,) and(c) represent the effect of gravity, the initial upward velocity, and the starting height, respectively," The Google AI explained with the physics behind the quadratic model. Why is Google celebrating with the doodle of the Quadratic Equation today? Google is celebrating the quadratic equation today with a Doodle to highlight its importance in STEM and its wide range of real-world applications, from physics and engineering to economics. It also serves an educational purpose, especially with the "back-to-school" season, by providing an interactive and fun way for students to learn about a fundamental math concept and see its practical use. This is a rollout of a Doodle that first appeared in the US in September and is now being released in other regions, including India, on November 12th. Google's 'Learning the Quadratic Equation' doodle Google initially launched the 'Learning the Quadratic Equation' doodle on September 8 in the US to mark the start of the school year. It has since expanded to the UK, Spain, the Netherlands, Poland, Italy, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Libya, Egypt and several other Middle East countries. The first Google Doodle appeared in 1998 when co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin used it to indicate their absence from the Burning Man festival. By 2000, Google released its first international doodle to celebrate France’s Bastille Day. A decade later, on May 21, 2010, the tech giant unveiled its first interactive game doodle honouring the 30th anniversary of the iconic game Pac-Man.

<p>The quadratic equation was discovered several years ago; it has been around for centuries. The ancient mathematicians coming from Egypt, Babylon, and India worked on second-degree equations.</p>

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<p>Nearly 5,200 holes dug on a mountainside in southern Peru’s Andes have been a mystery for nearly 100 years. Monte Sierpe, or Serpent Mountain, has ancient holes dug into the foothills that first came to light after an aerial photograph was published in National Geographic in 1933. Researchers have long come up with various theories in an effort to explain them. Initially, these holes were believed to be unused pre-Inca civilisation graves. A study published in the journal Antiquity has now revealed the true nature of these holes spreading for around 1.6 kilometres. “Why would ancient peoples make over 5,000 holes in the foothills of southern Peru? We don’t know why they are here, but we have produced some promising new data that yield important clues and support novel theories about the site’s use,” lead author of the study, Jacob Bongers, said in a statement.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-boring-billion-not-so-boring-scientists-discover-massive-event-switched-things-up-on-ancient-earth-1762935127748"><strong>'Boring Billion' not so boring - Scientists discover massive event switched things up on ancient Earth</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>“Band of Holes" were filled with corn and wild plants</strong></h2><p>The researchers state in the study that the holes were part of a pre-Inca marketplace, and it later turned into an accounting system to extract tribute. Also known as “Band of Holes," the site has about three-to six-foot wide holes that are up to three feet deep. Microbotanical analysis of sediment samples revealed corn and ancient wild plants commonly used to make baskets. They were likely stored in the holes. The soil analysis was “very intriguing” and reveals that it was “perhaps a pre-Inca marketplace, like a flea market," Bongers said. They added, "Perhaps mobile traders (seafaring merchants and llama caravans), specialists (farmers and fisherfolk), and others were coming together at the site to exchange local goods such as corn and cotton."</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/if-3i-atlas-was-to-impact-earth-where-would-it-crash-scientists-reveal-danger-zone-at-most-risk-from-interstellar-objects-1762925839245"><strong>Scientists reveal the ONE danger zone on Earth at most risk from interstellar objects such as 3I/ATLAS</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>Another surprising find was that the layout of the holes was linked to an ancient knotted-string accounting device, which the Inca people once used in the same valley. What made the analysis possible was drone technology. “Once we had precision, low-altitude images, it was immediately clear that this site was profoundly important and had to be scientifically studied,” Charles Stanish, University of South Florida researcher and senior co-author on the research, said in a statement. Despite getting some answers, there are still more mysteries. &nbsp;Dr Bongers says, “Why is this monument only seen here and not all over the Andes? Was Monte Sierpe a sort of ‘landscape khipu’?” He is hoping to unravel more about the mysterious site in the future.<br>&nbsp;</p>

Monte Sierpe, or Serpent Mountain, in Peru, is covered with 5,200 holes that are nearly six feet wide and three feet deep. Once believed to be graves, they turned out to be something completely different, a melting point that brought people together.

Nearly 5,200 holes dug on a mountainside in southern Peru’s Andes have been a mystery for nearly 100 years. Monte Sierpe, or Serpent Mountain, has ancient holes dug into the foothills that first came to light after an aerial photograph was published in National Geographic in 1933. Researchers have long come up with various theories in an effort to explain them. Initially, these holes were believed to be unused pre-Inca civilisation graves. A study published in the journal Antiquity has now revealed the true nature of these holes spreading for around 1.6 kilometres. “Why would ancient peoples make over 5,000 holes in the foothills of southern Peru? We don’t know why they are here, but we have produced some promising new data that yield important clues and support novel theories about the site’s use,” lead author of the study, Jacob Bongers, said in a statement. Also Read: 'Boring Billion' not so boring - Scientists discover massive event switched things up on ancient Earth “Band of Holes" were filled with corn and wild plants The researchers state in the study that the holes were part of a pre-Inca marketplace, and it later turned into an accounting system to extract tribute. Also known as “Band of Holes," the site has about three-to six-foot wide holes that are up to three feet deep. Microbotanical analysis of sediment samples revealed corn and ancient wild plants commonly used to make baskets. They were likely stored in the holes. The soil analysis was “very intriguing” and reveals that it was “perhaps a pre-Inca marketplace, like a flea market," Bongers said. They added, "Perhaps mobile traders (seafaring merchants and llama caravans), specialists (farmers and fisherfolk), and others were coming together at the site to exchange local goods such as corn and cotton." Also Read: Scientists reveal the ONE danger zone on Earth at most risk from interstellar objects such as 3I/ATLAS Another surprising find was that the layout of the holes was linked to an ancient knotted-string accounting device, which the Inca people once used in the same valley. What made the analysis possible was drone technology. “Once we had precision, low-altitude images, it was immediately clear that this site was profoundly important and had to be scientifically studied,” Charles Stanish, University of South Florida researcher and senior co-author on the research, said in a statement. Despite getting some answers, there are still more mysteries. Dr Bongers says, “Why is this monument only seen here and not all over the Andes? Was Monte Sierpe a sort of ‘landscape khipu’?” He is hoping to unravel more about the mysterious site in the future.

<p>Monte Sierpe, or Serpent Mountain, in Peru, is covered with 5,200 holes that are nearly six feet wide and three feet deep. Once believed to be graves, they turned out to be something completely different, a melting point that brought people together.</p>

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<p>Donald Trump has never shied away from making his disdain of the BBC known, having publicly aired his grievances against the British broadcaster. He once described the BBC derisively as 'another beauty', and now the tussle has escalated in the wake of the Panorama documentary fiasco. Trump is threatening to sue the BBC for one billion dollars over the wrongly edited footage of his 6 January 2021 speech ahead of the Capitol riot. This would be around one-third of the BBC's funds. But can he really sue the BBC, which is a public broadcaster paid for by UK households? If he does, can he win? Well, it's complicated. &nbsp;</p><h2>What exactly did Trump say on BBC? &nbsp;</h2><p>The BBC Panorama documentary <i>Trump: A Second Chance</i>, which aired on 28 October 2024, just ahead of the last presidential elections, is the bone of contention. &nbsp;Trump confirmed his intent to sue the BBC, saying in an interview that he has “an obligation” to act against the BBC’s alleged misrepresentation of his 2021 speech.&nbsp;</p><p>Trump’s legal team, led by Alejandro Brito, sent a cease-and-desist letter alleging that the BBC selectively spliced the footage to make Trump's speech appear more provocative, while omitting sections where he had urged supporters to act “peacefully and patriotically.” &nbsp;</p><p>The letter demanded a retraction, an apology, and compensation for “overwhelming reputational and financial harm” to Trump, and warned of a lawsuit seeking at least $1 billion if the demands are not met. The BBC chairman apologised for an “error of judgment,” but the broadcaster has not fully complied with Trump legal team's demands. &nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="">Trump slams ‘dishonest’ BBC; outgoing news chief Turness defends it as ‘not institutionally biased’</a></p><h2>Does suing the BBC amount to suing the British taxpayer? &nbsp;</h2><p>The BBC gets most of its funds from the UK television licence fee, paid by some 24 million households and amounting to around £3.7 billion in 2024. &nbsp;As a public service broadcaster, the BBC answers to the British Parliament and not private shareholders. This, in essence, means suing the BBC is akin to suing the British taxpayer. If Trump is awarded any damages, they would have to come from public funds, insurance reserves, higher licence fees, or government support. &nbsp;</p><p>If Trump wins the lawsuit, it could strain the BBC’s budget, and taxpayers would have to bear the financial burden. &nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-leftist-propaganda-white-house-slams-bbc-over-fake-news-against-trump-uk-govt-said-this-1762704156945">‘Leftist propaganda’: White House slams BBC over fake news against Trump, UK govt said THIS</a></p><h2>Where can Trump sue the BBC? &nbsp;</h2><p>At the time of writing, Trump’s legal team is not pursuing the case in the UK, but in the US state of Florida, relying on American jurisdiction over the BBC’s US operations, such as its Washington bureau and international streaming. &nbsp;</p><p>Team Trump is using Florida Statute 770.011, which requires pre-suit notice for libel actions against foreign entities. &nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/bbc-receives-letter-from-donald-trump-threatening-legal-action-1762828676270/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/bbc-receives-letter-from-donald-trump-threatening-legal-action-1762828676270/embed</a></p><h2>Why Trump can't sue the BBC in the UK &nbsp;</h2><p>In this case, the one-year statute of limitations has passed, as the documentary aired in October 2024. Even if a case were filed in Britain, it could be dismissed as 'time-barred'. Florida is seen as more plaintiff-friendly, but even a favourable ruling there would not be enough. Enforcing a US judgment in the UK, where the BBC is based, would require separate proceedings under the Foreign Judgments (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1933. &nbsp;</p><h2>Who will hear the BBC case if Trump sues it? &nbsp;</h2><p>If the case is filed in Florida, it would be heard in a Florida Circuit Court, with a potential jury deciding liability and damages. Appeals could progress to Florida’s District Courts of Appeal, and then to the Florida Supreme Court. If moved to federal court via diversity jurisdiction, a US District Judge would preside over the case. US federal agencies like the FCC are unlikely to get involved, as it would be a private civil case. &nbsp;</p><h2>How will the BBC fight back? &nbsp;</h2><p>If the case is brought by Trump, the BBC is expected to challenge the jurisdiction of Florida, arguing insufficient ties and that the alleged defamation occurred in the UK. &nbsp;</p><p>Winning a case against the BBC is easier said than done, as threats and lawsuits from politicians are nothing new for the British public broadcaster. It has defended itself effectively using internal resources and public backing in the past. &nbsp;</p><h2>So, can Trump win against the BBC? &nbsp;</h2><p>Trump’s chances are being described as “slim to none" by legal experts, particularly given the strong First Amendment protections for media in the US Constitution. &nbsp;</p><p>As per the precedent set by the <i>New York Times v. Sullivan </i>case, Trump must prove “actual malice,” meaning the BBC knowingly falsified or recklessly disregarded the truth. This would be difficult, though the BBC’s partial admission of an editing error may support falsity. It would still be hard to prove that it was intentional rather than negligence. Jurisdictional disputes could also derail the case before it even reaches trial. &nbsp;</p><p>Even if Trump wins, $1 billion in damages is considered unrealistic, and the BBC is expected to contest the suit vigorously, potentially turning it into a test case for freedom of speech.</p>

Trump plans to sue the BBC over allegedly edited January 6, 2021 footage of his speech. He is targeting $1 billion in damages. But can he win?


Donald Trump has never shied away from making his disdain of the BBC known, having publicly aired his grievances against the British broadcaster. He once described the BBC derisively as 'another beauty', and now the tussle has escalated in the wake of the Panorama documentary fiasco. Trump is threatening to sue the BBC for one billion dollars over the wrongly edited footage of his 6 January 2021 speech ahead of the Capitol riot. This would be around one-third of the BBC's funds. But can he really sue the BBC, which is a public broadcaster paid for by UK households? If he does, can he win? Well, it's complicated. What exactly did Trump say on BBC? The BBC Panorama documentary Trump: A Second Chance, which aired on 28 October 2024, just ahead of the last presidential elections, is the bone of contention. Trump confirmed his intent to sue the BBC, saying in an interview that he has “an obligation” to act against the BBC’s alleged misrepresentation of his 2021 speech. Trump’s legal team, led by Alejandro Brito, sent a cease-and-desist letter alleging that the BBC selectively spliced the footage to make Trump's speech appear more provocative, while omitting sections where he had urged supporters to act “peacefully and patriotically.” The letter demanded a retraction, an apology, and compensation for “overwhelming reputational and financial harm” to Trump, and warned of a lawsuit seeking at least $1 billion if the demands are not met. The BBC chairman apologised for an “error of judgment,” but the broadcaster has not fully complied with Trump legal team's demands. Also read: Trump slams ‘dishonest’ BBC; outgoing news chief Turness defends it as ‘not institutionally biased’ Does suing the BBC amount to suing the British taxpayer? The BBC gets most of its funds from the UK television licence fee, paid by some 24 million households and amounting to around £3.7 billion in 2024. As a public service broadcaster, the BBC answers to the British Parliament and not private shareholders. This, in essence, means suing the BBC is akin to suing the British taxpayer. If Trump is awarded any damages, they would have to come from public funds, insurance reserves, higher licence fees, or government support. If Trump wins the lawsuit, it could strain the BBC’s budget, and taxpayers would have to bear the financial burden. Also read: ‘Leftist propaganda’: White House slams BBC over fake news against Trump, UK govt said THIS Where can Trump sue the BBC? At the time of writing, Trump’s legal team is not pursuing the case in the UK, but in the US state of Florida, relying on American jurisdiction over the BBC’s US operations, such as its Washington bureau and international streaming. Team Trump is using Florida Statute 770.011, which requires pre-suit notice for libel actions against foreign entities. https://www.wionews.com/videos/bbc-receives-letter-from-donald-trump-threatening-legal-action-1762828676270/embed Why Trump can't sue the BBC in the UK In this case, the one-year statute of limitations has passed, as the documentary aired in October 2024. Even if a case were filed in Britain, it could be dismissed as 'time-barred'. Florida is seen as more plaintiff-friendly, but even a favourable ruling there would not be enough. Enforcing a US judgment in the UK, where the BBC is based, would require separate proceedings under the Foreign Judgments (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1933. Who will hear the BBC case if Trump sues it? If the case is filed in Florida, it would be heard in a Florida Circuit Court, with a potential jury deciding liability and damages. Appeals could progress to Florida’s District Courts of Appeal, and then to the Florida Supreme Court. If moved to federal court via diversity jurisdiction, a US District Judge would preside over the case. US federal agencies like the FCC are unlikely to get involved, as it would be a private civil case. How will the BBC fight back? If the case is brought by Trump, the BBC is expected to challenge the jurisdiction of Florida, arguing insufficient ties and that the alleged defamation occurred in the UK. Winning a case against the BBC is easier said than done, as threats and lawsuits from politicians are nothing new for the British public broadcaster. It has defended itself effectively using internal resources and public backing in the past. So, can Trump win against the BBC? Trump’s chances are being described as “slim to none" by legal experts, particularly given the strong First Amendment protections for media in the US Constitution. As per the precedent set by the New York Times v. Sullivan case, Trump must prove “actual malice,” meaning the BBC knowingly falsified or recklessly disregarded the truth. This would be difficult, though the BBC’s partial admission of an editing error may support falsity. It would still be hard to prove that it was intentional rather than negligence. Jurisdictional disputes could also derail the case before it even reaches trial. Even if Trump wins, $1 billion in damages is considered unrealistic, and the BBC is expected to contest the suit vigorously, potentially turning it into a test case for freedom of speech.

<p>Trump plans to sue the BBC over allegedly edited January 6, 2021 footage of his speech. He is targeting $1 billion in damages. But can he win?<br>&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The first humanoid robot of Russia, powered by artificial intelligence, introduced as a breakthrough in domestic robotics, made an unforgettable debut, but not what the makers had expected. The robot, named AIdol, took a tumble on stage during its official presentation in Moscow on November 10, leaving onlookers amused and developers embarrassed, according to a report in The Newsweek.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As AIdol was being escorted onto the stage by two handlers to the famous Rocky theme song, the robot suddenly lost its balance and fell, leaving several pieces behind on the stage. Staff members rushed to its aid, attempting to conceal the malfunction behind a large screen as they tried to reassemble the fallen machine. The demonstration of the AI robot was meant to highlight the growing technological capabilities of Russia has quickly turned into an internet sensation.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Video clips of the incident have surfaced across social media platforms, drawing waves of humorous reactions. “I can’t stop laughing — it looks like it learned to walk from alcoholics,” one user joked with a post on X.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I can&#39;t stop laughing 😆 <br><br>This is a presentation of Russia’s first AI robot. I think it learned to walk from alcoholics. <a href="https://t.co/bd5M58c6rj">pic.twitter.com/bd5M58c6rj</a></p>&mdash; Kate from Kharkiv (@BohuslavskaKate) <a href="https://twitter.com/BohuslavskaKate/status/1988335548478755185?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>Netizens react to viral video</h3><p>After the video came to light on the internet, several users on X flooded with their mixed opinion in the comment section of the clip. A user wrote, "Before it fell it looked total shit. Boston Dynamics have nothing to worry about."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Expressing concern about the engineers who were at the stage during the demonstration of the Robot, the next netizens said," Don’t worry about the robot, I would be more concerned about these two engineers."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Another said, "This is not bad design or programming. This is the most advanced robotics and AI. It’s just mimicking what it sees. In this case it’s alcoholic Russian creators."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The next added, "This looks like 20 years ago in China. Russian should stick with hacking. Sorry but AI and robotics belongs to Elon musk and China."</p>

The demonstration of the AI robot was meant to highlight the growing technological capabilities of Russia has quickly turned into an internet sensation after its videos went viral, showing the robot suddenly losing its balance.

The first humanoid robot of Russia, powered by artificial intelligence, introduced as a breakthrough in domestic robotics, made an unforgettable debut, but not what the makers had expected. The robot, named AIdol, took a tumble on stage during its official presentation in Moscow on November 10, leaving onlookers amused and developers embarrassed, according to a report in The Newsweek. As AIdol was being escorted onto the stage by two handlers to the famous Rocky theme song, the robot suddenly lost its balance and fell, leaving several pieces behind on the stage. Staff members rushed to its aid, attempting to conceal the malfunction behind a large screen as they tried to reassemble the fallen machine. The demonstration of the AI robot was meant to highlight the growing technological capabilities of Russia has quickly turned into an internet sensation. Video clips of the incident have surfaced across social media platforms, drawing waves of humorous reactions. “I can’t stop laughing — it looks like it learned to walk from alcoholics,” one user joked with a post on X.

<p>The demonstration of the AI robot was meant to highlight the growing technological capabilities of Russia has quickly turned into an internet sensation after its videos went viral, showing the robot suddenly losing its balance.</p>

'AI, robotics belong to Elon Musk and China': Netizens roast Russia’s AI robot after on-stage crash — WATCH

<p>Earth had a Boring Billion period during which time it had the enormous supercontinent Nuna, the first ever hypothesised. Research has found that when this ancient body started breaking apart, it gave rise to complex life. The "Boring Billion" is the period between 1.8 billion and 800 million years ago. During this time, Nuna broke apart, and some time and, its pieces joined together to form Rodinia, the next supercontinent. But besides this, nothing major was believed to have changed on Earth, and so it was given the name "boring." However, researchers have now found that it wasn't as plain as initially thought. According to the study published on October 27 in the journal Earth and Planetary Science Letters, the breakup of Nuna triggered a chain reaction that made Earth more hospitable to life. The gaps that appeared from the drifting apart of land masses led to shallow seas cropping up in the gaps. These seas were more temperate and oxygen-rich than the oceans.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/what-is-at-the-centre-of-the-solar-system-not-the-sun-but-an-invisible-force-1762755209678"><strong>What is at the centre of the solar system? Not the Sun, but an invisible force</strong></a></p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/deep-fracture-in-earth-s-mantle-created-by-an-unexpected-occurrence-under-india-1762762183594"><strong>Deep fracture in Earth's mantle created by an unexpected occurrence under India</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Shorter subduction zones during Boring Billion changed how life evolved&nbsp;</strong></h2><p>The researchers created a simulation of tectonic plate movements and how that changed carbon storage and emissions over the past 1.8 billion years. For 350 million years during the Boring Billion, shallow seas spread for over 130,000 kilometres, more than three times Earth's circumference at the equator. The shifting of the plates shortened the subduction zones, the place where one tectonic plate dives beneath another. In these zones, volcanoes inject seawater into Earth's mantle, which lowers the melting temperature of rocks. This leads to the formation of magma, which rises and erupts along with debris and gases such as carbon dioxide (CO2).</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, as subduction zones shortened, the amount of CO2 escaping from Earth's interior into the atmosphere also decreased. The planet cooled, creating oxygen-rich conditions in the shallow seas that formed following the breakup of Nuna. The researchers suggest that this gave rise to more complex life on Earth, which did not exist earlier. "We think these vast continental shelves and shallow seas were crucial ecological incubators," study co-author Juraj Farkaš said in a statement. "They provided tectonically and geochemically stable marine environments with presumably elevated levels of nutrients and oxygen, which in turn were critical for more complex lifeforms to evolve and diversify on our planet."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This particularly sped up the diversification of eukaryotes, and today, all animals, plants and fungi are eukaryotes. This led to the evolution of complex life during the Boring Billion, the study states.&nbsp;</p>

An ancient supercontinent called Nuna gave way to create conditions for the evolution of more complex life on Earth. Nuna is believed to be the first supercontinent on the planet, which broke apart but then came together to form a new supercontinent.

Earth had a Boring Billion period during which time it had the enormous supercontinent Nuna, the first ever hypothesised. Research has found that when this ancient body started breaking apart, it gave rise to complex life. The "Boring Billion" is the period between 1.8 billion and 800 million years ago. During this time, Nuna broke apart, and some time and, its pieces joined together to form Rodinia, the next supercontinent. But besides this, nothing major was believed to have changed on Earth, and so it was given the name "boring." However, researchers have now found that it wasn't as plain as initially thought. According to the study published on October 27 in the journal Earth and Planetary Science Letters, the breakup of Nuna triggered a chain reaction that made Earth more hospitable to life. The gaps that appeared from the drifting apart of land masses led to shallow seas cropping up in the gaps. These seas were more temperate and oxygen-rich than the oceans. Also Read: What is at the centre of the solar system? Not the Sun, but an invisible force Also Read: Deep fracture in Earth's mantle created by an unexpected occurrence under India Shorter subduction zones during Boring Billion changed how life evolved The researchers created a simulation of tectonic plate movements and how that changed carbon storage and emissions over the past 1.8 billion years. For 350 million years during the Boring Billion, shallow seas spread for over 130,000 kilometres, more than three times Earth's circumference at the equator. The shifting of the plates shortened the subduction zones, the place where one tectonic plate dives beneath another. In these zones, volcanoes inject seawater into Earth's mantle, which lowers the melting temperature of rocks. This leads to the formation of magma, which rises and erupts along with debris and gases such as carbon dioxide (CO2). However, as subduction zones shortened, the amount of CO2 escaping from Earth's interior into the atmosphere also decreased. The planet cooled, creating oxygen-rich conditions in the shallow seas that formed following the breakup of Nuna. The researchers suggest that this gave rise to more complex life on Earth, which did not exist earlier. "We think these vast continental shelves and shallow seas were crucial ecological incubators," study co-author Juraj Farkaš said in a statement. "They provided tectonically and geochemically stable marine environments with presumably elevated levels of nutrients and oxygen, which in turn were critical for more complex lifeforms to evolve and diversify on our planet." This particularly sped up the diversification of eukaryotes, and today, all animals, plants and fungi are eukaryotes. This led to the evolution of complex life during the Boring Billion, the study states.

<p>An ancient supercontinent called Nuna gave way to create conditions for the evolution of more complex life on Earth. Nuna is believed to be the first supercontinent on the planet, which broke apart but then came together to form a new supercontinent.</p>

'Boring Billion' not so boring - Scientists discover massive event switched things up on ancient Earth

<p>China has officially accused the United States of orchestrating a scheme to steal $14 billion worth of Bitcoin, allegedly one of the largest cryptocurrency thefts in history. The claim marks the latest twist in the long-running saga of the LuBian crypto mining pool. What really happened, and how is the whole story related to the ‘pig butchering scam’ and the baby-faced crypto entrepreneur Chen Zhi? Here is what you should know.</p><h2>The hack of LuBian</h2><p>LuBian was a China-based Bitcoin mining pool that reportedly operated facilities in both China and Iran. In December 2020, it was hit by a major cyberattack in which an estimated 127,426 Bitcoins were stolen. According to blockchain analysts, the cryptocurrency—worth about $3.5 billion at the time—is now valued at roughly $14 billion. The attackers allegedly drained LuBian’s “hot wallets” by exploiting vulnerabilities in its private key management system and possibly using zero-day exploits. Following the breach, LuBian’s operations quickly declined, and by early 2021, the mining pool went largely offline.</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/chinese-crypto-queen-in-london-she-duped-thousands-of-china-s-elderly-fled-to-the-uk-with-billions-and-got-caught-1762850563158">Chinese Crypto Queen in London: She duped thousands of China’s elderly, fled to the UK with billions – and got caught</a></p><h2>China’s fresh accusation of US involvement in the LuBian hack</h2><p>On Tuesday (Nov 11), the Chinese National Computer Virus Emergency Response Centre (CVERC) publicly accused the US government of being behind the 2020 LuBian hack. In an official report, CVERC claimed that the operation was a “state-level theft” carried out by American intelligence agencies using advanced hacking tools similar to those used in operations such as Stuxnet—the joint US-Israeli cyberattack that targeted Iran’s nuclear programme in 2010. According to CVERC, US agencies infiltrated LuBian’s systems, stole the Bitcoin, and kept the funds dormant until 2024. That year, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) seized nearly the same amount—127,271 BTC—as part of a criminal forfeiture case linked to Cambodian businessman Chen Zhi. At the time, it was described as the largest cryptocurrency forfeiture in US history.</p><p>CVERC argued that the DOJ’s seizure was an attempt to legitimise the stolen funds, framing the move as “thieves recovering their own loot”.&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/remains-of-russian-crypto-millionaire-and-wife-found-buried-in-uae-desert-after-attempted-loot-1762917676726">Russian thugs dismember and bury crypto millionaire and wife after finding their crypto wallets were empty</a></p><h2>Who is Chen Zhi, and what is his crime?</h2><p>Chen Zhi is the founder of the Prince Group conglomerate. The US maintains that the 2024 Bitcoin seizure was lawful, as it was the wallet owned by Chen Zhi's group inside the LuBian mining pool. US court documents accused Chen Zhi of running a $6 billion global investment fraud through a company called EZ Blockchain, selling fake crypto mining equipment and laundering the proceeds. Chen is reportedly a fugitive and remains wanted by US authorities.</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-praises-bitcoin-s-role-in-supporting-dollar-stability-1762493927574/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-praises-bitcoin-s-role-in-supporting-dollar-stability-1762493927574/embed</a></p><h2>How the LuBian case is linked to the ‘pig butchering scams’</h2><p>Investigators alleged that Chen Zhi’s operations may have overlapped with the so-called “pig butchering” scams. These are online fraud schemes in which victims are encouraged to invest in fake cryptocurrency platforms before being “slaughtered”, when their funds vanish. US prosecutors alleged that parts of Chen’s network promoted fraudulent mining investments similar to those used in pig butchering scams. They allegedly funnelled proceeds through LuBian to obscure their origins. If true, this would mean the same infrastructure tied to the LuBian hack also helped launder funds from global crypto scams across Asia, Europe and North America.</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/why-are-crypto-markets-falling-1760706709071">Why are crypto markets falling? Explained</a></p><h2>Crypto, cyberwarfare, crime and global politics: Why the LuBian case is important</h2><p>The LuBian dispute highlights how cryptocurrency, geopolitics, and cyberwarfare increasingly intersect. China sees the alleged hack as part of a broader US effort to undermine its economic and technological influence, while the US portrays its actions as legitimate law enforcement against international fraud. Blockchain analysts say the wallets seized by the DOJ match those from the 2020 hack, but there is no independent evidence linking the breach to US intelligence agencies. The incident underlines how cryptocurrencies have become a new front in global power struggles.</p>

China has accused the US of stealing $14 billion worth of Bitcoin from the LuBian mining pool. LuBian is linked to Chen Zhi, a fugitive entrepreneur accused of fraud and 'pig butchering scams'. Know more about the fascinating saga of cyberwarfare and geopolitical tensions over cryptocurrency.


China has officially accused the United States of orchestrating a scheme to steal $14 billion worth of Bitcoin, allegedly one of the largest cryptocurrency thefts in history. The claim marks the latest twist in the long-running saga of the LuBian crypto mining pool. What really happened, and how is the whole story related to the ‘pig butchering scam’ and the baby-faced crypto entrepreneur Chen Zhi? Here is what you should know. The hack of LuBian LuBian was a China-based Bitcoin mining pool that reportedly operated facilities in both China and Iran. In December 2020, it was hit by a major cyberattack in which an estimated 127,426 Bitcoins were stolen. According to blockchain analysts, the cryptocurrency—worth about $3.5 billion at the time—is now valued at roughly $14 billion. The attackers allegedly drained LuBian’s “hot wallets” by exploiting vulnerabilities in its private key management system and possibly using zero-day exploits. Following the breach, LuBian’s operations quickly declined, and by early 2021, the mining pool went largely offline. Also read: Chinese Crypto Queen in London: She duped thousands of China’s elderly, fled to the UK with billions – and got caught China’s fresh accusation of US involvement in the LuBian hack On Tuesday (Nov 11), the Chinese National Computer Virus Emergency Response Centre (CVERC) publicly accused the US government of being behind the 2020 LuBian hack. In an official report, CVERC claimed that the operation was a “state-level theft” carried out by American intelligence agencies using advanced hacking tools similar to those used in operations such as Stuxnet—the joint US-Israeli cyberattack that targeted Iran’s nuclear programme in 2010. According to CVERC, US agencies infiltrated LuBian’s systems, stole the Bitcoin, and kept the funds dormant until 2024. That year, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) seized nearly the same amount—127,271 BTC—as part of a criminal forfeiture case linked to Cambodian businessman Chen Zhi. At the time, it was described as the largest cryptocurrency forfeiture in US history. CVERC argued that the DOJ’s seizure was an attempt to legitimise the stolen funds, framing the move as “thieves recovering their own loot”. Also read: Russian thugs dismember and bury crypto millionaire and wife after finding their crypto wallets were empty Who is Chen Zhi, and what is his crime? Chen Zhi is the founder of the Prince Group conglomerate. The US maintains that the 2024 Bitcoin seizure was lawful, as it was the wallet owned by Chen Zhi's group inside the LuBian mining pool. US court documents accused Chen Zhi of running a $6 billion global investment fraud through a company called EZ Blockchain, selling fake crypto mining equipment and laundering the proceeds. Chen is reportedly a fugitive and remains wanted by US authorities. https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-praises-bitcoin-s-role-in-supporting-dollar-stability-1762493927574/embed How the LuBian case is linked to the ‘pig butchering scams’ Investigators alleged that Chen Zhi’s operations may have overlapped with the so-called “pig butchering” scams. These are online fraud schemes in which victims are encouraged to invest in fake cryptocurrency platforms before being “slaughtered”, when their funds vanish. US prosecutors alleged that parts of Chen’s network promoted fraudulent mining investments similar to those used in pig butchering scams. They allegedly funnelled proceeds through LuBian to obscure their origins. If true, this would mean the same infrastructure tied to the LuBian hack also helped launder funds from global crypto scams across Asia, Europe and North America. Also read: Why are crypto markets falling? Explained Crypto, cyberwarfare, crime and global politics: Why the LuBian case is important The LuBian dispute highlights how cryptocurrency, geopolitics, and cyberwarfare increasingly intersect. China sees the alleged hack as part of a broader US effort to undermine its economic and technological influence, while the US portrays its actions as legitimate law enforcement against international fraud. Blockchain analysts say the wallets seized by the DOJ match those from the 2020 hack, but there is no independent evidence linking the breach to US intelligence agencies. The incident underlines how cryptocurrencies have become a new front in global power struggles.

<p>China has accused the US of stealing $14 billion worth of Bitcoin from the LuBian mining pool. LuBian is linked to Chen Zhi, a fugitive entrepreneur accused of fraud and 'pig butchering scams'. Know more about the fascinating saga of cyberwarfare and geopolitical tensions over cryptocurrency</p>

China accuses US of $14 billion Bitcoin theft: How is LuBian hack linked to 'pig butchering scam' and Chen Zhi?

<p>Venezuela has activated its entire armed forces and militia after the US military deployed an aircraft carrier strike group led by the USS Gerald R. Ford to the Caribbean region. While the US has described this as a counter-narcotics operation, the scale of the deployment far exceeds what is typically required for such missions. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has announced a nationwide mobilisation of military and civilian militia, viewing the US posture as a direct threat of regime change. Here is a roundup of the tense situation.</p><h2>How the US military escalated its presence close to Venezuela</h2><p>Since October 24, when the Pentagon announced the redeployment of the USS Ford carrier strike group from Europe to the US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) area of responsibility, the build-up has continued to grow. The Ford is escorted by multiple destroyers and support vessels, as well as advanced strike aircraft and special operations forces. This deployment marks the largest US naval build-up in the Caribbean in decades. US drones and maritime assets are conducting reconnaissance missions and maintaining a strike-ready posture.</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-venezuela-venezuelan-troops-prepare-guerrilla-resistance-against-possible-us-attack-1762920517058/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-venezuela-venezuelan-troops-prepare-guerrilla-resistance-against-possible-us-attack-1762920517058/embed</a></p><h2>Venezuela’s sweeping mobilisation of forces</h2><p>Venezuela has launched an extensive mobilisation of its armed forces and civilian militia to “resist imperial aggression”. On October 29, President Maduro declared a “state of external commotion” and authorised nationwide militia call-ups. The country has deployed Russian- and Chinese-supplied air defence systems and drones along strategic borders. Under “Plan Independencia 200”, Venezuela has activated land, maritime, air and militia components, according to official reports.</p><p>More than 200,000 active-duty troops and reservists, supported by several million militia volunteers, are on high alert and ready for operations. Venezuela is establishing layered defences, including coastal missile batteries and militia-manned checkpoints in major cities. Across the country, fuel rationing and widespread power blackouts have been reported.</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-we-re-just-gonna-kill-them-trump-says-won-t-seek-congress-before-strikes-venezuela-urges-no-crazy-war-please-1761271095909">'We're just gonna kill them': Trump says won't seek Congress nod before striking Venezuela; Maduro pleads 'No crazy war, please!'</a></p><h2>US anti-drug operations in the Caribbean</h2><p>Since early September 2025, US forces have conducted airstrikes against vessels allegedly operated by transnational criminal organisations and drug cartels, including some reportedly linked to Venezuela. Between 10 and 19 vessels have been targeted, with estimates suggesting up to 76 fatalities. These “war on drugs” operations are widely interpreted by analysts as part of a broader strategic effort aimed at undermining Maduro’s regime.</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/venezuela-say-cia-backed-false-flag-strike-on-us-warship-foiled-claims-trump-was-planning-to-frame-maduro-1761636483136">Venezuela claims foiled CIA-backed ‘false flag’ plot to attack US warship and frame Maduro</a></p><h2>Will Latin America stand with Venezuela against the US?</h2><p>The Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) recently issued a joint declaration rejecting the use or threat of force in the region, implicitly criticising the US build-up. Meanwhile, the US has offered rewards of up to $50 million for information leading to President Maduro’s arrest on drug-trafficking charges. Russian Tu-95 strategic bombers have conducted patrols over the Atlantic in a show of support for Venezuela. Colombia, Guyana and Brazil have begun limited border evacuations and have offered to mediate between Caracas and Washington.</p><h2>High risk of escalation and miscalculation</h2><p>A naval close encounter, missile test, or miscalculation could trigger direct hostilities between the US and Venezuela. Despite overwhelming superiority in air and sea power, US forces are likely to face an asymmetric and guerrilla-style resistance from Venezuelan forces. Any conflict, if it begins, could become protracted, drawing in regional actors and intensifying global tensions.</p>

Venezuela has mobilised all its defence forces and militia groups the US deploys the USS Gerald R Ford carrier to the Caribbean. Tensions are rising amid fears of war and regional instability.


Venezuela has activated its entire armed forces and militia after the US military deployed an aircraft carrier strike group led by the USS Gerald R. Ford to the Caribbean region. While the US has described this as a counter-narcotics operation, the scale of the deployment far exceeds what is typically required for such missions. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has announced a nationwide mobilisation of military and civilian militia, viewing the US posture as a direct threat of regime change. Here is a roundup of the tense situation. How the US military escalated its presence close to Venezuela Since October 24, when the Pentagon announced the redeployment of the USS Ford carrier strike group from Europe to the US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) area of responsibility, the build-up has continued to grow. The Ford is escorted by multiple destroyers and support vessels, as well as advanced strike aircraft and special operations forces. This deployment marks the largest US naval build-up in the Caribbean in decades. US drones and maritime assets are conducting reconnaissance missions and maintaining a strike-ready posture. https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-venezuela-venezuelan-troops-prepare-guerrilla-resistance-against-possible-us-attack-1762920517058/embed Venezuela’s sweeping mobilisation of forces Venezuela has launched an extensive mobilisation of its armed forces and civilian militia to “resist imperial aggression”. On October 29, President Maduro declared a “state of external commotion” and authorised nationwide militia call-ups. The country has deployed Russian- and Chinese-supplied air defence systems and drones along strategic borders. Under “Plan Independencia 200”, Venezuela has activated land, maritime, air and militia components, according to official reports. More than 200,000 active-duty troops and reservists, supported by several million militia volunteers, are on high alert and ready for operations. Venezuela is establishing layered defences, including coastal missile batteries and militia-manned checkpoints in major cities. Across the country, fuel rationing and widespread power blackouts have been reported. Also read: 'We're just gonna kill them': Trump says won't seek Congress nod before striking Venezuela; Maduro pleads 'No crazy war, please!' US anti-drug operations in the Caribbean Since early September 2025, US forces have conducted airstrikes against vessels allegedly operated by transnational criminal organisations and drug cartels, including some reportedly linked to Venezuela. Between 10 and 19 vessels have been targeted, with estimates suggesting up to 76 fatalities. These “war on drugs” operations are widely interpreted by analysts as part of a broader strategic effort aimed at undermining Maduro’s regime. Also read: Venezuela claims foiled CIA-backed ‘false flag’ plot to attack US warship and frame Maduro Will Latin America stand with Venezuela against the US? The Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) recently issued a joint declaration rejecting the use or threat of force in the region, implicitly criticising the US build-up. Meanwhile, the US has offered rewards of up to $50 million for information leading to President Maduro’s arrest on drug-trafficking charges. Russian Tu-95 strategic bombers have conducted patrols over the Atlantic in a show of support for Venezuela. Colombia, Guyana and Brazil have begun limited border evacuations and have offered to mediate between Caracas and Washington. High risk of escalation and miscalculation A naval close encounter, missile test, or miscalculation could trigger direct hostilities between the US and Venezuela. Despite overwhelming superiority in air and sea power, US forces are likely to face an asymmetric and guerrilla-style resistance from Venezuelan forces. Any conflict, if it begins, could become protracted, drawing in regional actors and intensifying global tensions.

<p>Venezuela has mobilised all its defence forces and militia groups the US deploys the USS Gerald R Ford carrier to the Caribbean. Tensions are rising amid fears of war and regional instability.<br>&nbsp;</p>

Venezuela preparing for war with US: Entire armed forces, militia on high alert as American aircraft carrier moves to region

<p>3I/ATLAS is the toast of the town ever since it was discovered on July 1. It is only the third interstellar object (ISO) noticed in the solar system. It recently passed its closest point to the Sun and is now on a trajectory towards Earth. However, it poses no threat to our planet and will pass us by at a safe distance. But what if it were to slam into Earth? Which parts would face its fury? Scientists have now determined the areas on Earth most at risk of being devastated by an interstellar visitor. According to a new study, &nbsp;titled "The Distribution of Earth-Impacting Interstellar Objects", &nbsp;low latitudes near the equator face the greatest risk from an ISO. The Northern Hemisphere is also vulnerable to an impact, albeit not as much. Notably, 90 per cent of the human population lives in this region of the planet. Which means, if an interstellar object were to crash into Earth, the majority of the population could be killed.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3i-atlas-nasa-update-latest-hiding-pristine-material-and-is-no-longer-a-relic-of-its-pas-1762858620116"><strong>3I/ATLAS hiding pristine material, but is no longer a relic of its past — Study examines NASA data</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Where are hazardous interstellar objects expected to travel from?</strong></h2><p>Available online at arxiv.org, and first reported by Universe Today, the study states, "In this paper, we calculate the expected orbital elements, radiants, and velocities of Earth-impacting interstellar objects." Their calculations are based purely on interstellar objects that originate in M-stars, also known as red dwarfs. They are the most abundantly found stars in the Milky Way, hence most ISOs would be ejected from such solar systems, the authors wrote. They also deduced that most ISOs would likely come from two directions - the solar apex and the galactic plane. The former is the Sun's path through the Milky Way, while the latter is the flat, disk-shaped region that the Milky Way occupies. The galactic plane is also where we find the most stars.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3i-atlas-latest-updates-today-emits-radio-signals-near-sun-1762603420289"><strong>First radio signal detected from 3I/ATLAS as it swiped past the Sun</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Slow or fast, which interstellar objects pose a threat?</strong></h2><p>Also, the objects that threaten Earth more will move at much slower speeds because the Sun's gravity can preferentially capture such objects and shift them into Earth-crossing trajectories. This does not mean that objects racing through at fast speeds will miss us. The faster ISOs are more likely to arrive in the Spring, as at this time the Earth is moving toward the solar apex. But we'll face those with a higher likelihood of frequent impacts in the winter, since at that time, Earth is positioned in a place where the Sun is moving away from.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>While the authors stressed that their work is mostly about M-star kinematics, they admitted "that the main points in their work likely apply to other kinematics." "The salient features summarised in this section presumably also apply to different kinematics, perhaps to a muted or more distinct overall effect," the researchers write.</p>

3I/ATLAS has led scientists to study different things about interstellar objects, including which regions of Earth are more susceptible to an impact from these outer space visitors. Where will such ISOs originate that threaten Earth? 

3I/ATLAS is the toast of the town ever since it was discovered on July 1. It is only the third interstellar object (ISO) noticed in the solar system. It recently passed its closest point to the Sun and is now on a trajectory towards Earth. However, it poses no threat to our planet and will pass us by at a safe distance. But what if it were to slam into Earth? Which parts would face its fury? Scientists have now determined the areas on Earth most at risk of being devastated by an interstellar visitor. According to a new study, titled "The Distribution of Earth-Impacting Interstellar Objects", low latitudes near the equator face the greatest risk from an ISO. The Northern Hemisphere is also vulnerable to an impact, albeit not as much. Notably, 90 per cent of the human population lives in this region of the planet. Which means, if an interstellar object were to crash into Earth, the majority of the population could be killed. Also Read: 3I/ATLAS hiding pristine material, but is no longer a relic of its past — Study examines NASA data Where are hazardous interstellar objects expected to travel from? Available online at arxiv.org, and first reported by Universe Today, the study states, "In this paper, we calculate the expected orbital elements, radiants, and velocities of Earth-impacting interstellar objects." Their calculations are based purely on interstellar objects that originate in M-stars, also known as red dwarfs. They are the most abundantly found stars in the Milky Way, hence most ISOs would be ejected from such solar systems, the authors wrote. They also deduced that most ISOs would likely come from two directions - the solar apex and the galactic plane. The former is the Sun's path through the Milky Way, while the latter is the flat, disk-shaped region that the Milky Way occupies. The galactic plane is also where we find the most stars. Also Read: First radio signal detected from 3I/ATLAS as it swiped past the Sun Slow or fast, which interstellar objects pose a threat? Also, the objects that threaten Earth more will move at much slower speeds because the Sun's gravity can preferentially capture such objects and shift them into Earth-crossing trajectories. This does not mean that objects racing through at fast speeds will miss us. The faster ISOs are more likely to arrive in the Spring, as at this time the Earth is moving toward the solar apex. But we'll face those with a higher likelihood of frequent impacts in the winter, since at that time, Earth is positioned in a place where the Sun is moving away from. While the authors stressed that their work is mostly about M-star kinematics, they admitted "that the main points in their work likely apply to other kinematics." "The salient features summarised in this section presumably also apply to different kinematics, perhaps to a muted or more distinct overall effect," the researchers write.

<p>3I/ATLAS has led scientists to study different things about interstellar objects, including which regions of Earth are more susceptible to an impact from these outer space visitors. Where will such ISOs originate that threaten Earth?&nbsp;</p>

Scientists reveal the ONE danger zone on Earth at most risk from interstellar objects such as 3I/ATLAS

<p>The Hongqi Bridge, which was completed only a few months ago, collapsed following a landslide. Dramatic videos of the incident show a part of the bridge crashing down into the river as debris and rubble from the mountain slam into the bridge. The Hongqi Bridge was part of a highway that links Sichuan and the nation’s heartland with Tibet. It is built on a mountain in China’s southwestern province of Sichuan. As the bridge collapsed, a huge amount of dust went flying into a large area around it. The police had noticed cracks on nearby slopes and roads above the bridge, leading to the immediate shutdown of traffic in Maerkang to avoid any untoward incident. No casualties were reported.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The 2,500-foot bridge fell victim to worsening weather on Tuesday. It was built to provide an easier connection between Sichuan and the Tibetan Plateau. The timely observation of cracks in the slopes and roads near the bridge proved crucial in avoiding any loss of life. The Hongqi Bridge opened to the public on September 28. It measured 2050 feet from the base of the bridge to the bottom of the gorge. &nbsp;The bridge is located near the Shuangjiangku Hydropower Station and the dam is being built on a gorge on the Dadu River. The dam has been under construction for nearly a decade. Upon completion, it will be the tallest dam in the world.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Social media users were quick to slam China's official who built the bridge, saying it appears the "the foundation on the mountain was not deep &amp; strong enough." One said that since the bridge was built on a mountain, they needed to build a stronger foundation. However, others jumped in to China's defence, saying, "What we are seeing is a mountain crashing onto a bridge," and "No bridge could withstand a landslide like this."</p>

A bridge built on a mountain in China that was only recently completed collapsed on Monday due to a landslide. The mountain crashed onto the bridge, causing it to partially give way. Dramatic videos of the incident have emerged on social media.

The Hongqi Bridge, which was completed only a few months ago, collapsed following a landslide. Dramatic videos of the incident show a part of the bridge crashing down into the river as debris and rubble from the mountain slam into the bridge. The Hongqi Bridge was part of a highway that links Sichuan and the nation’s heartland with Tibet. It is built on a mountain in China’s southwestern province of Sichuan. As the bridge collapsed, a huge amount of dust went flying into a large area around it. The police had noticed cracks on nearby slopes and roads above the bridge, leading to the immediate shutdown of traffic in Maerkang to avoid any untoward incident. No casualties were reported. The 2,500-foot bridge fell victim to worsening weather on Tuesday. It was built to provide an easier connection between Sichuan and the Tibetan Plateau. The timely observation of cracks in the slopes and roads near the bridge proved crucial in avoiding any loss of life. The Hongqi Bridge opened to the public on September 28. It measured 2050 feet from the base of the bridge to the bottom of the gorge. The bridge is located near the Shuangjiangku Hydropower Station and the dam is being built on a gorge on the Dadu River. The dam has been under construction for nearly a decade. Upon completion, it will be the tallest dam in the world.

<p>A bridge built on a mountain in China that was only recently completed collapsed on Monday due to a landslide. The mountain crashed onto the bridge, causing it to partially give way. Dramatic videos of the incident have emerged on social media.</p>

Mountain slams onto newly built Chinese bridge triggering a collapse - 'No bridge could...'

<p>A Dubai-based Russian crypto millionaire and his wife were kidnapped and dismembered after being "extorted" for cryptocurrency by people who they thought were potential investors. They were lured by some people posing as investors for a meeting in the United Arab Emirates; however, Roman Novak, 38, and his wife Anna, met a scary fate. They were last seen alive when they drove to &nbsp;Dubai's mountain resort Hatta about a month ago for the meeting. Their severed remains were found buried in the desert in the UAE a few days ago. The couple lived a luxurious life and flaunted it online, showing off swanky cars and jets. Three suspects have reportedly been detained for the killings in St Petersburg, and the Stavropol and Krasnodar regions of Russia.&nbsp;</p><p>Reports suggest, two of them are fighters from Putin's war in Ukraine, and one is an ex-murder squad detective. They posed as investors and demanded the password to Novak's crypto wallet. "Novak didn't resist - but there was no cryptocurrency left. The wallet was empty," the local news outlet Fontanka reported.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>They sent out distress messages asking for money, but failed to arrange it. "Roman and Anna were killed and then dismembered," Fontanka reported. "Emirati police found traces of Anna Novak's blood at the villa, blood in the rented car, a cache of knives near the crime scene, and one of the organisers' T-shirts left behind in haste," reported Fontanka. All three suspects who recently returned from Dubai have been remanded in custody until December 28, while five more Russians under the age of 25 are believed to be linked to the gruesome case.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>On the ill-fated day, Novak and Anna were reportedly driven to Hatta by their personal driver. He dropped them by a lake, where they moved to another vehicle for the rest of the journey. Novak then messaged his contacts that he was "stuck in the mountains on the Oman border" and desperately needed £152,000. Svetlana Petrenko, of the Russian Investigative Committee, said that all contact with them was lost soon. The police tracked their phones, which showed being in Hatta for two days, and then in Oman and Cape Town. However, investigators said the killers built the elaborate scheme to mislead the investigators.</p>

A Russian crypto millionaire and his wife were found dismembered and buried in a UAE desert after a group of Russian thugs called them to a Dubai mountain resort posing as investors. They demanded money from his wallet, but it was empty. So they killed him. 

A Dubai-based Russian crypto millionaire and his wife were kidnapped and dismembered after being "extorted" for cryptocurrency by people who they thought were potential investors. They were lured by some people posing as investors for a meeting in the United Arab Emirates; however, Roman Novak, 38, and his wife Anna, met a scary fate. They were last seen alive when they drove to Dubai's mountain resort Hatta about a month ago for the meeting. Their severed remains were found buried in the desert in the UAE a few days ago. The couple lived a luxurious life and flaunted it online, showing off swanky cars and jets. Three suspects have reportedly been detained for the killings in St Petersburg, and the Stavropol and Krasnodar regions of Russia. Reports suggest, two of them are fighters from Putin's war in Ukraine, and one is an ex-murder squad detective. They posed as investors and demanded the password to Novak's crypto wallet. "Novak didn't resist - but there was no cryptocurrency left. The wallet was empty," the local news outlet Fontanka reported. They sent out distress messages asking for money, but failed to arrange it. "Roman and Anna were killed and then dismembered," Fontanka reported. "Emirati police found traces of Anna Novak's blood at the villa, blood in the rented car, a cache of knives near the crime scene, and one of the organisers' T-shirts left behind in haste," reported Fontanka. All three suspects who recently returned from Dubai have been remanded in custody until December 28, while five more Russians under the age of 25 are believed to be linked to the gruesome case. On the ill-fated day, Novak and Anna were reportedly driven to Hatta by their personal driver. He dropped them by a lake, where they moved to another vehicle for the rest of the journey. Novak then messaged his contacts that he was "stuck in the mountains on the Oman border" and desperately needed £152,000. Svetlana Petrenko, of the Russian Investigative Committee, said that all contact with them was lost soon. The police tracked their phones, which showed being in Hatta for two days, and then in Oman and Cape Town. However, investigators said the killers built the elaborate scheme to mislead the investigators.

<p>A Russian crypto millionaire and his wife were found dismembered and buried in a UAE desert after a group of Russian thugs called them to a Dubai mountain resort posing as investors. They demanded money from his wallet, but it was empty. So they killed him.&nbsp;</p>

Russian thugs dismember and bury crypto millionaire and wife after finding their crypto wallets were empty

<p>A Turkish military cargo plane, a C-130, crashed on Tuesday (November 11) as it was returning from Azerbaijan, the Turkish Defense Ministry reported. The plane, which had 20 personnel aboard, including crew members, crashed near the border between Georgia and Azerbaijan. Footage circulating in Azerbaijani media appeared to show the aircraft spinning in the air before plummeting, with a large plume of black smoke rising from the wreckage. Additional video reportedly from the crash site showed the plane's charred remains as onlookers gathered in a nearby field. Turkey's Defense Ministry urged the press to refrain from publishing images of the crash. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed condolences for those lost, calling them "martyrs," and affirmed that Turkish authorities are working closely with Georgia to locate the wreckage.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Our C-130 military cargo plane, which took off from Azerbaijan to return home, has crashed at the Georgia-Azerbaijan border," the ministry said in a statement, confirming there were "20 personnel on board, including the flight crew".<br>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/german-polish-man-plotting-to-kill-politicians-on-darknet-arrested-police-reveal-major-details-1762877485418"><strong>German-Polish man plotting to kill politicians on darknet arrested, police reveal major details</strong></a></p><h2>Watch the video here</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🇹🇷| Turkish military cargo plane C130 crashed near the Georgian-Azerbaijan border. <a href="https://t.co/iWV8UYHm5L">pic.twitter.com/iWV8UYHm5L</a></p>&mdash; Eternal Glory (@EternalGlory0) <a href="https://twitter.com/EternalGlory0/status/1988229199933636663?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev also expressed his sympathies in a message to Erdogan. Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan spoke with Georgian officials about the ongoing search and rescue operation. According to Georgia’s Interior Ministry, the crash occurred in the Sighnaghi region, about five kilometers from the Georgian-Azerbaijani border. The Sakaeronavigatsia air traffic control service reported that the plane disappeared from radar shortly after entering Georgian airspace and failed to send out a distress signal. Emergency services quickly initiated the search and rescue effort. The C-130 Hercules, a military cargo plane manufactured by Lockheed Martin in the United States, is used by many countries for transport and logistical missions.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/islamabad-leadership-pak-pm-shehbaz-sharif-def-min-khawaja-asif-blames-neighbours-india-and-afghanistan-for-blast-claimed-by-pakistani-taliban-1762874498731"><strong>Islamabad leadership blames neighbours India and Afghanistan for blast claimed by Pakistani Taliban</strong></a></p>

WATCH | 20 people killed in Turkish military plane crash in Georgia

A Turkish military cargo plane, a C-130, crashed on Tuesday (November 11) as it was returning from Azerbaijan, the Turkish Defense Ministry reported. The plane, which had 20 personnel aboard, including crew members, crashed near the border between Georgia and Azerbaijan. Footage circulating in Azerbaijani media appeared to show the aircraft spinning in the air before plummeting, with a large plume of black smoke rising from the wreckage. Additional video reportedly from the crash site showed the plane's charred remains as onlookers gathered in a nearby field. Turkey's Defense Ministry urged the press to refrain from publishing images of the crash. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed condolences for those lost, calling them "martyrs," and affirmed that Turkish authorities are working closely with Georgia to locate the wreckage. "Our C-130 military cargo plane, which took off from Azerbaijan to return home, has crashed at the Georgia-Azerbaijan border," the ministry said in a statement, confirming there were "20 personnel on board, including the flight crew". Also Read: German-Polish man plotting to kill politicians on darknet arrested, police reveal major details Watch the video here

<p>A Turkish military C-130 cargo plane with 20 personnel crashed near the Georgia-Azerbaijan border on Tuesday (November 11). Search and rescue efforts are ongoing</p>

<p>The Gujarat Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) nabbed three individuals with chemicals and weapons in a big anti-terror operation on Monday (November 10, 2025). In shocking details, the Gujarat ATS revealed that they were planning to carry out terrorist activities across the country. The key accused, Dr Ahmed Mohiuddin Syed from Telangana's Hyderabad, had turned his home into a laboratory to manufacture ricin, a highly toxic chemical, to carry out large-scale terror activities. Other arrested individuals include Azad Suleman Sheikh and Mohammad Suhail Salim Khan, both from Uttar Pradesh and Ahmedabad.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It is considered one of the deadliest poisons. ATS also disclosed that the trio reportedly planned to extract ricin and use it to contaminate public water sources and temple prasad (food offerings) in Delhi, Ahmedabad, and Lucknow.</p><h3>What is ricin poison?</h3><p>Ricin is a highly potent toxin derived from the waste of castor beans processed to make castor oil. Although the toxicity of castor seeds was well known, ricin was first isolated in 1888 by German scientist Peter Hermann Stillmark. This chemical works by inhibiting protein synthesis inside cells, resulting in cell death and organ failure if the exposure amount is sufficient.</p><h3>What are the symptoms of ricin poisoning?</h3><p>Ricin irritates the airways and lungs when it is inhaled. People can feel its early symptoms within hours and including fever, chest tightness, nausea, cough, and difficulty in breathing.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Further, fluid can accumulate in the lungs (pulmonary edema) when it progresses, making breathing increasingly difficult. It can also sometimes cause the skin to appear blue. In addition, this can also lead to low blood pressure, respiratory failure, and even death if exposure is severe and untreated.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>When it is consumed in large amounts can cause severe vomiting and diarrhoea, which may contain blood. As the body loses fluids, it can lead to extreme dehydration and a dangerous drop in blood pressure. Other symptoms may include hallucinations, seizures, and blood in the urine. In the days that follow, organ failure, particularly of the liver and kidneys, can occur, often proving fatal.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As per the reports, it has been said that there is no antidote, vaccine or medicine which can counter ricin poisoning. However, treatment for it might lessen the effects of the poison.</p><h3>When has ricin poison been used in the past?</h3><p>There are several incidents in the past where ricin poison has been used. In 1978, Bulgarian dissident Georgi Markov was assassinated in London after being pricked in the leg with a modified umbrella containing ricin. Three years later, CIA agent Boris Korczak survived an alleged ricin pellet attack, which was reportedly orchestrated by the Soviet KGB.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In 2014, James Everett Dutschke, a resident of Mississippi, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for mailing ricin-laced letters to then–US President Barack Obama and other officials.</p>

As per the reports, it has been said that there is no antidote, vaccine or medicine which can counter ricin poisoning. However, treatment for it might lessen the effects of the poison.

The Gujarat Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) nabbed three individuals with chemicals and weapons in a big anti-terror operation on Monday (November 10, 2025). In shocking details, the Gujarat ATS revealed that they were planning to carry out terrorist activities across the country. The key accused, Dr Ahmed Mohiuddin Syed from Telangana's Hyderabad, had turned his home into a laboratory to manufacture ricin, a highly toxic chemical, to carry out large-scale terror activities. Other arrested individuals include Azad Suleman Sheikh and Mohammad Suhail Salim Khan, both from Uttar Pradesh and Ahmedabad. It is considered one of the deadliest poisons. ATS also disclosed that the trio reportedly planned to extract ricin and use it to contaminate public water sources and temple prasad (food offerings) in Delhi, Ahmedabad, and Lucknow. What is ricin poison? Ricin is a highly potent toxin derived from the waste of castor beans processed to make castor oil. Although the toxicity of castor seeds was well known, ricin was first isolated in 1888 by German scientist Peter Hermann Stillmark. This chemical works by inhibiting protein synthesis inside cells, resulting in cell death and organ failure if the exposure amount is sufficient. What are the symptoms of ricin poisoning? Ricin irritates the airways and lungs when it is inhaled. People can feel its early symptoms within hours and including fever, chest tightness, nausea, cough, and difficulty in breathing. Further, fluid can accumulate in the lungs (pulmonary edema) when it progresses, making breathing increasingly difficult. It can also sometimes cause the skin to appear blue. In addition, this can also lead to low blood pressure, respiratory failure, and even death if exposure is severe and untreated. When it is consumed in large amounts can cause severe vomiting and diarrhoea, which may contain blood. As the body loses fluids, it can lead to extreme dehydration and a dangerous drop in blood pressure. Other symptoms may include hallucinations, seizures, and blood in the urine. In the days that follow, organ failure, particularly of the liver and kidneys, can occur, often proving fatal. As per the reports, it has been said that there is no antidote, vaccine or medicine which can counter ricin poisoning. However, treatment for it might lessen the effects of the poison. When has ricin poison been used in the past? There are several incidents in the past where ricin poison has been used. In 1978, Bulgarian dissident Georgi Markov was assassinated in London after being pricked in the leg with a modified umbrella containing ricin. Three years later, CIA agent Boris Korczak survived an alleged ricin pellet attack, which was reportedly orchestrated by the Soviet KGB. In 2014, James Everett Dutschke, a resident of Mississippi, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for mailing ricin-laced letters to then–US President Barack Obama and other officials.

<p>As per the reports, it has been said that there is no antidote, vaccine or medicine which can counter ricin poisoning. However, treatment for it might lessen the effects of the poison.</p>

Ricin: The new bio-weapon on the block threatening global security—Know what makes this chemical so dangerous?

<p>Qatar Airways is once again grabbing attention for all the wrong reasons. A North Carolina woman has sued the airline, claiming that the flight attendant gave her three-year-old daughter chocolate despite being told that she has a severe dairy allergy. Swetha Neerukonda went to the bathroom and was shocked to see, upon returning, that her daughter had a chocolate. She confronted the flight attendant, but the latter did not take he seriously and instead “mocked and mitigated” her concerns. The Independent reported that the child went into anaphylaxis and her vital signs declined. The condition causes the body's airways to shut down and can be fatal if treatment is not administered quickly. The girl ended up in the ICU where she spent two days before her condition improved, the $5 million lawsuit states.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The mother also alleges that once her daughter's condition started worsening, the crew did not help and were mostly "blase, very indifferent." “You’d think they would jump into action, calling for ground-based telemedicine support, asking for a doctor on board,” Bohrer said, adding they did not do any such thing. Neerukonda's attorney, Abram Bohrer, told The Independent, “It’s inconceivable – they take it upon themselves to give the child the allergen?” The lawsuit was filed in October 31 in Alexandria, Virginia, federal court. Neeru and her daughter were travelling to India on April 9 when the said incident occurred.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/85-year-old-vegetarian-told-to-eat-around-the-meat-on-qatar-airways-flight-chokes-to-death-1759839642449"><strong>85-year-old vegetarian told to 'eat around the meat' on Qatar Airways flight chokes to death</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The lawsuit states the 33-year-old boarded a Qatar Airways flight QR710 from Washington Dulles International Airport in Sterling, Virginia and was to catch a connecting flight at Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar. She informed the crew that her daughter was allergic to dairy and nuts. She repeated it a few times as well, later during the 14-hour flight. When she went to the lavatory, one of the attendants agreed to keep an eye on her daughter. When she returned, she saw her feeding her a KitKat bar, the complaint states. She admitted that she had fed the snack to the child, and "mocked and mitigated [Neerukonda’s] concerns,” according to the complaint. Soon, "the girl began to suffer severe anaphylaxis as her mental status and vital signs declined,” the complaint continues.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Neerukonda administered an EpiPen injection, but "no PA announcement was made by cabin crew members, in violation of [the airline’s] own practices and procedures," according to the complaint. When the mother tried telling a fellow passenger about what had happened, the crew told her she was violating the airline's policy. Her condition improved, but after landing in India, she suffered a second anaphylactic reaction.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Qatar Airways attendant asks vegetarian to ‘eat around the meat’</strong></h2><p>This comes after Qatar airline was accused of serving non-vegetarian meal to a California doctor despite requesting a vegetarian meal. A flight attendant told him to "eat around the meat", according to a lawsuit. The 85-year-old started choking, but the captain did not make an emergency landing stating they were over the Arctic Ocean. The wrongful death lawsuit filed by his son claims his father Asoka Jayaweera was unconscious for three hours. After the plane landed in Edinburgh, Scotland, he was rushed to the hospital but he had already passed away. He died of "aspiration pneumonia,” an infection caused by inhaling food or liquid into the lungs, rather than swallowing it.</p>

A North Carolina woman has sued Qatar Airways for $5 million, alleging a flight attendant fed her daughter chocolate despite being told repeatedly that she was allergic to dairy and nuts. The attendant “mocked” her when confronted. The girl spent three days in the ICU.

Qatar Airways is once again grabbing attention for all the wrong reasons. A North Carolina woman has sued the airline, claiming that the flight attendant gave her three-year-old daughter chocolate despite being told that she has a severe dairy allergy. Swetha Neerukonda went to the bathroom and was shocked to see, upon returning, that her daughter had a chocolate. She confronted the flight attendant, but the latter did not take he seriously and instead “mocked and mitigated” her concerns. The Independent reported that the child went into anaphylaxis and her vital signs declined. The condition causes the body's airways to shut down and can be fatal if treatment is not administered quickly. The girl ended up in the ICU where she spent two days before her condition improved, the $5 million lawsuit states. The mother also alleges that once her daughter's condition started worsening, the crew did not help and were mostly "blase, very indifferent." “You’d think they would jump into action, calling for ground-based telemedicine support, asking for a doctor on board,” Bohrer said, adding they did not do any such thing. Neerukonda's attorney, Abram Bohrer, told The Independent, “It’s inconceivable – they take it upon themselves to give the child the allergen?” The lawsuit was filed in October 31 in Alexandria, Virginia, federal court. Neeru and her daughter were travelling to India on April 9 when the said incident occurred. Also Read: 85-year-old vegetarian told to 'eat around the meat' on Qatar Airways flight chokes to death The lawsuit states the 33-year-old boarded a Qatar Airways flight QR710 from Washington Dulles International Airport in Sterling, Virginia and was to catch a connecting flight at Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar. She informed the crew that her daughter was allergic to dairy and nuts. She repeated it a few times as well, later during the 14-hour flight. When she went to the lavatory, one of the attendants agreed to keep an eye on her daughter. When she returned, she saw her feeding her a KitKat bar, the complaint states. She admitted that she had fed the snack to the child, and "mocked and mitigated [Neerukonda’s] concerns,” according to the complaint. Soon, "the girl began to suffer severe anaphylaxis as her mental status and vital signs declined,” the complaint continues. Neerukonda administered an EpiPen injection, but "no PA announcement was made by cabin crew members, in violation of [the airline’s] own practices and procedures," according to the complaint. When the mother tried telling a fellow passenger about what had happened, the crew told her she was violating the airline's policy. Her condition improved, but after landing in India, she suffered a second anaphylactic reaction. Qatar Airways attendant asks vegetarian to ‘eat around the meat’ This comes after Qatar airline was accused of serving non-vegetarian meal to a California doctor despite requesting a vegetarian meal. A flight attendant told him to "eat around the meat", according to a lawsuit. The 85-year-old started choking, but the captain did not make an emergency landing stating they were over the Arctic Ocean. The wrongful death lawsuit filed by his son claims his father Asoka Jayaweera was unconscious for three hours. After the plane landed in Edinburgh, Scotland, he was rushed to the hospital but he had already passed away. He died of "aspiration pneumonia,” an infection caused by inhaling food or liquid into the lungs, rather than swallowing it.

<p>A North Carolina woman has sued Qatar Airways for $5 million, alleging a flight attendant fed her daughter chocolate despite being told repeatedly that she was allergic to dairy and nuts. The attendant “mocked” her when confronted. The girl spent three days in the ICU.</p>

Indian-American girl allergic to dairy given chocolate on Qatar Airways flight ended up in ICU, lawsuit alleges

<p>Turning Point CEO and the widow of late conservative speaker Charlie Kirk were present at the Oval Office during the swearing-in of US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor. Something that stood out during the event was Trump awkwardly ‘summoning’ Erika Kirk for a kiss on the cheek. It comes two months after her husband, Charlie Kirk, was shot at an event at Utah Valley University on September 10.&nbsp;</p><p>"Charlie loved you," she told Gor, highlighting her late husband's friendship with Gor. "He would have been the first phone call when he found out if you were going to be taking this position."</p><p>"The way that I was able to witness the two of you work together for years and to champion and support the president was absolutely humbling to witness, and I am so proud of you, and Charlie is going to be with you every single day in spirit," said Erika Kirk.</p><p>People weighed in on both sides. One user commented, “No hater shit, but why are they keeping her around so much? Her late husband wasn’t even an elected official, so what’s the point of this exactly?” While another user commented that those two have known each other for a very, very, very long time. They go way back to the Epstein days.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Trump called for Erika Kirk and kissed her on the cheek in the Oval Office today <a href="https://t.co/xHFFMINT12">pic.twitter.com/xHFFMINT12</a></p>&mdash; PatriotTakes 🇺🇸 (@patriottakes) <a href="https://twitter.com/patriottakes/status/1987985703658000824?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Erika Kirk has attracted criticism from MAGA supporters</h2><p>Previously, Erika Kirk faced some backlash for her unusual closeness with Vice President JD Vance. The viral hug was longer than usual. It prompted a debate over whether the interaction was appropriate. She was also criticised for her offbeat behaviour during the massive televised funeral of Charlie Kirk. But she maintained that she had developed a healthy partnership with JD Vance and Usha Vance. “No one will ever replace my husband, but I do see some similarities of my husband in JD Vance. I do,” she told the audience.&nbsp;</p>

Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, appeared at the Oval Office during Sergio Gor’s swearing-in. Trump’s gesture and her closeness with MAGA figures sparked debate.

Turning Point CEO and the widow of late conservative speaker Charlie Kirk were present at the Oval Office during the swearing-in of US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor. Something that stood out during the event was Trump awkwardly ‘summoning’ Erika Kirk for a kiss on the cheek. It comes two months after her husband, Charlie Kirk, was shot at an event at Utah Valley University on September 10. "Charlie loved you," she told Gor, highlighting her late husband's friendship with Gor. "He would have been the first phone call when he found out if you were going to be taking this position." "The way that I was able to witness the two of you work together for years and to champion and support the president was absolutely humbling to witness, and I am so proud of you, and Charlie is going to be with you every single day in spirit," said Erika Kirk. People weighed in on both sides. One user commented, “No hater shit, but why are they keeping her around so much? Her late husband wasn’t even an elected official, so what’s the point of this exactly?” While another user commented that those two have known each other for a very, very, very long time. They go way back to the Epstein days.

<p>Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, appeared at the Oval Office during Sergio Gor’s swearing-in. Trump’s gesture and her closeness with MAGA figures sparked debate.</p>

Erika Kirk and Donald Trump share a kiss during the swearing in of Sergio Gor

<p>The James Webb Space Telescope has observed something rather fascinating about 3I/ATLAS, the third interstellar visitor to our solar system. Not just JWST, but Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionisation, and Ices Explorer (SPHEREx) have also noticed how the ratio of carbon dioxide to water in the comet's coma is not normal. "The ratio measured for the amount of CO2 gas relative to H2O is among the highest ever observed in a solar system comet, demonstrating that the coma of 3I/ATLAS is very CO2-rich," NASA said some time back. "This may indicate that 3I/ATLAS was exposed to higher levels of radiation than comets from inside the solar system or that it formed in a region of its original planetary disk where CO2 ice naturally freezes out from the gas," it added. Now, a new study has also pointed out that the comet is a battered and bruised version of itself following billions of years of interstellar journey.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/did-3i-atlas-explode-near-sun-that-would-explain-sudden-brightening-and-jets-1762833139065"><strong>Did 3I/ATLAS explode near Sun? That would explain sudden brightening and jets. If not, then...</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Two theories that did not explain the odd CO2 and water ratio in 3I/ATLAS</strong></h2><p>A team of astronomers from Belgium and the USA studied the composition of 3I/ATLAS and posted the findings on the preprint server arXiv. They tried to explain the odd ratios seen by JWST and others, and why they were observed when the object was so far from the radiation of our Sun. "JWST/NIRSpec measurements show CO2/H2O = 7.6 ± 0.3, placing 3I/ATLAS 4.5σ above solar system trends at the observed heliocentric distance," the authors wrote in the paper. Two of their hypotheses did not fit the bill - Either the protoplanetary disks where it originated had certain physical conditions that could alter carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide presence, or Co was destroyed mid-plane in the protoplanetary disk, causing CO2 to spike.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3i-atlas-latest-updates-today-emits-radio-signals-near-sun-1762603420289"><strong>First radio signal detected from 3I/ATLAS as it swiped past the Sun</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>3I/ATLAS is hiding original material inside</strong></h2><p>The one that explained it aptly was the galactic cosmic ray (GCR) processing. Under this, galactic cosmic rays converted carbon monoxide into carbon dioxide. This led to the creation of an organic-rich, irradiated crust on the comet's nucleus over a billion years. "Laboratory experiments demonstrate that GCR irradiation efficiently converts CO to CO2 while synthesising organic-rich crusts, suggesting that the outer layers of 3I/ATLAS consist of irradiated material whose properties are consistent with the observed composition of 3I/ATLAS coma and with its observed spectral reddening," the authors wrote. The outgassing data show that the material inside the comet remains untouched.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/live-blog-3i-atlas-live-tracker-long-interstellar-journey-has-battered-interstellar-comet-s-face-1762844653399"><strong>3I/ATLAS Live Tracker: Did interstellar comet rupture into 16 pieces near the Sun?</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>What does this discovery mean?&nbsp;</strong></h2><p>If this is true for 3I/ATLAS and other interstellar objects, then it means humans would never be able to use them to study other star systems. "Rather than being pristine messengers from distant planetary systems, interstellar objects may instead carry signatures of processed material shaped by Gyr-scale cosmic-ray exposure," the paper states. These changes could have happened in their "parent stellar systems, prior to ejection, and during their interstellar transit to the solar system."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>So, while the original material sits carefully cocooned inside the outer shell, what we are able to see are the scars it endured during its trip and not its true self.&nbsp;</p>

3I/ATLAS update today: A team of astronomers studied NASA observations of the interstellar comet and tried to understand the reason for some odd behaviour. They noted that the long interstellar journey has bruised it beyond recognition.

The James Webb Space Telescope has observed something rather fascinating about 3I/ATLAS, the third interstellar visitor to our solar system. Not just JWST, but Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionisation, and Ices Explorer (SPHEREx) have also noticed how the ratio of carbon dioxide to water in the comet's coma is not normal. "The ratio measured for the amount of CO2 gas relative to H2O is among the highest ever observed in a solar system comet, demonstrating that the coma of 3I/ATLAS is very CO2-rich," NASA said some time back. "This may indicate that 3I/ATLAS was exposed to higher levels of radiation than comets from inside the solar system or that it formed in a region of its original planetary disk where CO2 ice naturally freezes out from the gas," it added. Now, a new study has also pointed out that the comet is a battered and bruised version of itself following billions of years of interstellar journey. Also Read: Did 3I/ATLAS explode near Sun? That would explain sudden brightening and jets. If not, then... Two theories that did not explain the odd CO2 and water ratio in 3I/ATLAS A team of astronomers from Belgium and the USA studied the composition of 3I/ATLAS and posted the findings on the preprint server arXiv. They tried to explain the odd ratios seen by JWST and others, and why they were observed when the object was so far from the radiation of our Sun. "JWST/NIRSpec measurements show CO2/H2O = 7.6 ± 0.3, placing 3I/ATLAS 4.5σ above solar system trends at the observed heliocentric distance," the authors wrote in the paper. Two of their hypotheses did not fit the bill - Either the protoplanetary disks where it originated had certain physical conditions that could alter carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide presence, or Co was destroyed mid-plane in the protoplanetary disk, causing CO2 to spike. Also Read: First radio signal detected from 3I/ATLAS as it swiped past the Sun 3I/ATLAS is hiding original material inside The one that explained it aptly was the galactic cosmic ray (GCR) processing. Under this, galactic cosmic rays converted carbon monoxide into carbon dioxide. This led to the creation of an organic-rich, irradiated crust on the comet's nucleus over a billion years. "Laboratory experiments demonstrate that GCR irradiation efficiently converts CO to CO2 while synthesising organic-rich crusts, suggesting that the outer layers of 3I/ATLAS consist of irradiated material whose properties are consistent with the observed composition of 3I/ATLAS coma and with its observed spectral reddening," the authors wrote. The outgassing data show that the material inside the comet remains untouched. Also Read: 3I/ATLAS Live Tracker: Did interstellar comet rupture into 16 pieces near the Sun? What does this discovery mean? If this is true for 3I/ATLAS and other interstellar objects, then it means humans would never be able to use them to study other star systems. "Rather than being pristine messengers from distant planetary systems, interstellar objects may instead carry signatures of processed material shaped by Gyr-scale cosmic-ray exposure," the paper states. These changes could have happened in their "parent stellar systems, prior to ejection, and during their interstellar transit to the solar system." So, while the original material sits carefully cocooned inside the outer shell, what we are able to see are the scars it endured during its trip and not its true self.

<p>3I/ATLAS update today: A team of astronomers studied NASA observations of the interstellar comet and tried to understand the reason for some odd behaviour. They noted that the long interstellar journey has bruised it beyond recognition.</p>

3I/ATLAS hiding pristine material, but is no longer a relic of its past — Study examines NASA data

<p>A terrifying species of the bee has been found in Australia, Curtin University announced on Tuesday. It is not your regular creepy crawly creature, but a bee that has "devil horns" that have led it to be named "Lucifer", the actual devil in Christianity. Dubbed Megachile (Hackeriapis) lucifer, the bee was discovered in Western Australia in 2019. Researcher Kit Prendergast at the university’s School of Molecular and Life Sciences was the first to come across the strange-looking bee while studying a critically endangered wildflower. This flower grows only in the Bremer Range region between the towns of Norseman and Hyden. The bee had horns, and she was intrigued by the creature as it was visiting not only the wildflower but also the mallee tree.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Why was the bee named Lucifer?</strong></h2><p>Kit says she is a huge fan of the Netflix show Lucifer, and so decided to name the bee after it, as it seemed a perfect fit based on its appearance. “The female had these incredible little horns on her face. When writing up the new species description, I was watching the Netflix show Lucifer at the time, and the name just fit perfectly. I am also a huge fan of the Netflix character Lucifer, so it was a no-brainer,” the bee ecologist said. Lucifer is a fantasy horror television series which revolves around Lucifer Morningstar, the devil who abandons hell to run a nightclub in Los Angeles. The study authors added that these horns are only found in females, "unlike most sex-specific weaponry or ornamentation in animals."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“It’s the first new member of this bee group to be described in more than 20 years, which really shows how much life we still have to discover,” she said. The discovery highlights the importance of recognising more species of bees and preserving their habitats before they are gone. In this case, the bee was hovering over the endangered wildflower, showing how it could be on the verge of extinction. “Many mining companies still don’t survey for native bees, so we may be missing undescribed species, including those that play crucial roles in supporting threatened plants and ecosystems,” she said.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p>

Australia is home to a devil bee with horns, which was only recently discovered. Only females of this species have these horns, making them unlike most others. Researchers are fascinated by the Lucifer bee that could have gone extinct without us ever knowing about it.

A terrifying species of the bee has been found in Australia, Curtin University announced on Tuesday. It is not your regular creepy crawly creature, but a bee that has "devil horns" that have led it to be named "Lucifer", the actual devil in Christianity. Dubbed Megachile (Hackeriapis) lucifer, the bee was discovered in Western Australia in 2019. Researcher Kit Prendergast at the university’s School of Molecular and Life Sciences was the first to come across the strange-looking bee while studying a critically endangered wildflower. This flower grows only in the Bremer Range region between the towns of Norseman and Hyden. The bee had horns, and she was intrigued by the creature as it was visiting not only the wildflower but also the mallee tree. Why was the bee named Lucifer? Kit says she is a huge fan of the Netflix show Lucifer, and so decided to name the bee after it, as it seemed a perfect fit based on its appearance. “The female had these incredible little horns on her face. When writing up the new species description, I was watching the Netflix show Lucifer at the time, and the name just fit perfectly. I am also a huge fan of the Netflix character Lucifer, so it was a no-brainer,” the bee ecologist said. Lucifer is a fantasy horror television series which revolves around Lucifer Morningstar, the devil who abandons hell to run a nightclub in Los Angeles. The study authors added that these horns are only found in females, "unlike most sex-specific weaponry or ornamentation in animals." “It’s the first new member of this bee group to be described in more than 20 years, which really shows how much life we still have to discover,” she said. The discovery highlights the importance of recognising more species of bees and preserving their habitats before they are gone. In this case, the bee was hovering over the endangered wildflower, showing how it could be on the verge of extinction. “Many mining companies still don’t survey for native bees, so we may be missing undescribed species, including those that play crucial roles in supporting threatened plants and ecosystems,” she said.

<p>Australia is home to a devil bee with horns, which was only recently discovered. Only females of this species have these horns, making them unlike most others. Researchers are fascinated by the Lucifer bee that could have gone extinct without us ever knowing about it.</p>

Meet the newest female devil in town, a bee named Lucifer with spiked horns

<p>When British police raided a mansion near Hampstead Heath in 2021, they found something extraordinary. Besides racks of designer clothes, piles of shopping bags, and unopened Amazon boxes, they recovered hard drives containing more than 60,000 Bitcoin, worth over £5 billion. The woman in the mansion, Yadi Zhang – also known as Zhimin Qian – had been living under a false name, posing as an heiress. In reality, she was a fugitive who had fled China, accused of running one of that country’s biggest investment scams.</p><h2>The crypto queen of China, who was hiding in the UK</h2><p>Qian, 47, built her fortune by defrauding more than 100,000 Chinese pensioners through her company, Lantian Gerui, which claimed to mine cryptocurrency and invest in high-tech health products. In truth, it was a Ponzi scheme that used money from new investors to pay supposed profits to earlier ones, while Qian quietly transferred billions into her own accounts.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/crypto-political-spend-rivals-big-oil-lobby-world-business-watch-wion-1761800916225/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/crypto-political-spend-rivals-big-oil-lobby-world-business-watch-wion-1761800916225/embed</a></p><h2>The “Little Flower” persona of Chinese crypo queen</h2><p>Qian crafted an image of a poetic visionary who wrote about love, patriotism and caring for the elderly. Her followers called her “Little Flower.” Her company’s events drew thousands, filled with patriotic music and promises of effortless wealth. “Get rich while lying down,” was her slogan. As in most Ponzi schemes, investors initially received small daily payouts that convinced them it was real. Many even borrowed heavily to invest more.</p><h2>Chinese crypto queen's ponzy scheme collapse&nbsp;</h2><p>When the scheme began to collapse in 2017 and Chinese authorities launched an investigation, Qian fled the country using a fake passport and arrived in London, according to police. She rented a mansion for £17,000 a month, and hired a personal assistant to convert her cryptocurrency, claiming to be the daughter of a diamond baron.</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/why-are-crypto-markets-falling-1760706709071">Why are crypto markets falling? Explained</a></p><h2>Inside Qian’s diary: delusions of grandeur</h2><p>Qian’s diary, later seized by British police, revealed even bigger ambitions. She planned to buy a castle in Sweden, befriend a British duke, and even become the “queen” of Liberland – a self-proclaimed microstate on the Danube. In London, she spent her days gaming, shopping online and lying in bed, living the dream her investors had paid for.</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-us-coordinate-real-time-to-seize-cryptocurrency-assets-worth-150-million-1757086955195">India, US coordinate real time to seize cryptocurrency assets worth $150 Million</a></p><h2>The mistake that exposed the Chinese crypto queen in UK</h2><p>Her downfall came when she tried to buy another luxury property in north London. Her assistant could not explain the source of the funds, raising suspicions that triggered a money-laundering investigation. British police raided her Hampstead home in 2021 and uncovered the enormous crypto cache – one of the largest ever seized in the UK.</p><h2>Guilty plea and sentencing for China crypto queen</h2><p>Arrested in York in 2023, Qian initially claimed she was escaping political persecution. But when faced with overwhelming evidence, she pleaded guilty to money-laundering offences. She remains in custody and is due to be sentenced at Southwark Crown Court this week.</p><h2>Victims left behind, and might never get paid</h2><p>While Qian will face British justice, thousands of her victims in China may never recover their losses. Many elderly investors lost their life savings; one man told the BBC he lost both his marriage and his retirement funds. Others were left unable to afford food or medical care. If victims cannot prove ownership of the stolen funds, the remaining billions could ultimately revert to the UK government.</p>

Zhimin Qian, a Chinese “Crypto Queen,” duped 100,000 pensioners in a £5bn Bitcoin scam, fled to London, and now faces sentencing in the UK for one of the world’s largest crypto frauds. This is her story


When British police raided a mansion near Hampstead Heath in 2021, they found something extraordinary. Besides racks of designer clothes, piles of shopping bags, and unopened Amazon boxes, they recovered hard drives containing more than 60,000 Bitcoin, worth over £5 billion. The woman in the mansion, Yadi Zhang – also known as Zhimin Qian – had been living under a false name, posing as an heiress. In reality, she was a fugitive who had fled China, accused of running one of that country’s biggest investment scams. The crypto queen of China, who was hiding in the UK Qian, 47, built her fortune by defrauding more than 100,000 Chinese pensioners through her company, Lantian Gerui, which claimed to mine cryptocurrency and invest in high-tech health products. In truth, it was a Ponzi scheme that used money from new investors to pay supposed profits to earlier ones, while Qian quietly transferred billions into her own accounts. https://www.wionews.com/videos/crypto-political-spend-rivals-big-oil-lobby-world-business-watch-wion-1761800916225/embed The “Little Flower” persona of Chinese crypo queen Qian crafted an image of a poetic visionary who wrote about love, patriotism and caring for the elderly. Her followers called her “Little Flower.” Her company’s events drew thousands, filled with patriotic music and promises of effortless wealth. “Get rich while lying down,” was her slogan. As in most Ponzi schemes, investors initially received small daily payouts that convinced them it was real. Many even borrowed heavily to invest more. Chinese crypto queen's ponzy scheme collapse When the scheme began to collapse in 2017 and Chinese authorities launched an investigation, Qian fled the country using a fake passport and arrived in London, according to police. She rented a mansion for £17,000 a month, and hired a personal assistant to convert her cryptocurrency, claiming to be the daughter of a diamond baron. Also read: Why are crypto markets falling? Explained Inside Qian’s diary: delusions of grandeur Qian’s diary, later seized by British police, revealed even bigger ambitions. She planned to buy a castle in Sweden, befriend a British duke, and even become the “queen” of Liberland – a self-proclaimed microstate on the Danube. In London, she spent her days gaming, shopping online and lying in bed, living the dream her investors had paid for. Also read: India, US coordinate real time to seize cryptocurrency assets worth $150 Million The mistake that exposed the Chinese crypto queen in UK Her downfall came when she tried to buy another luxury property in north London. Her assistant could not explain the source of the funds, raising suspicions that triggered a money-laundering investigation. British police raided her Hampstead home in 2021 and uncovered the enormous crypto cache – one of the largest ever seized in the UK. Guilty plea and sentencing for China crypto queen Arrested in York in 2023, Qian initially claimed she was escaping political persecution. But when faced with overwhelming evidence, she pleaded guilty to money-laundering offences. She remains in custody and is due to be sentenced at Southwark Crown Court this week. Victims left behind, and might never get paid While Qian will face British justice, thousands of her victims in China may never recover their losses. Many elderly investors lost their life savings; one man told the BBC he lost both his marriage and his retirement funds. Others were left unable to afford food or medical care. If victims cannot prove ownership of the stolen funds, the remaining billions could ultimately revert to the UK government.

<p>Zhimin Qian, a Chinese “Crypto Queen,” duped 100,000 pensioners in a £5bn Bitcoin scam, fled to London, and now faces sentencing in the UK for one of the world’s largest crypto frauds. This is her story<br>&nbsp;</p>

Chinese Crypto Queen in London: She duped thousands of China’s elderly, fled to the UK with billions – and got caught

<p>More than 300 ostriches were recently shot dead on a Canadian ostrich farm by a firing squad, citing bird flu fears. Shocking and gut-wrenching images showing hundreds of ostriches lying dead on the farm later emerged. However, the owner of the farm has now alleged that the ostriches were killed because they were working on life-saving medical research and were tasting success in their endeavour. Katie Pasitney, who co-owns Universal Ostrich Farms in British Columbia, told The Daily Mail that healthy ostriches were shot dead because the farm was developing antibody treatments from ostrich egg yolks. They were moving on a positive path and showing results against several viruses, including COVID-19 and H1N1. She alleged that the government deliberately induced the influenza outbreak on the farm after they went to them for funding. "They didn't want our therapeutic bodies out," Pasitney said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>She says ostriches naturally produce antibodies against major viruses, and they are effective and neutralise 99.9 per cent of coronavirus particles. The farm was working to develop nasal sprays and face masks. "We went to the government looking for funding, and not long after that, we suddenly had an influenza outbreak," she told the publication. The Canadian authorities have not responded to Pasitney's accusations.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/brazil-cut-down-100-000-amazon-trees-for-a-climate-conference-cop30-1762841247461"><strong>Brazil cut down 100,000 Amazon trees for a climate conference - 'It's become a big scandal'</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Ostriches have an exceptionally strong immune system</strong></h2><p>Pasitney's mother, Karen Espersen, said in 2021 that she was working with partner Dave Bilinski and had " inoculated our hens with the dead COVID-19 virus,". She told &nbsp;North Shore News, "The hen produces antibodies in two weeks, and two weeks after that, she puts them into her eggs." They were working to develop a nasal spray that could neutralise the virus.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The farm came into the firing line back in December when the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) received information that ostriches were dying at a farm. They reached the place and tested them, confirming that at least two birds carried the H5N1 virus. This led to the orders that the entire flock on the farm should be killed. The farm owners took legal recourse to avoid it and asked for further testing. However, Canada’s Federal Court of Appeal in June refused. On Thursday (Nov 6), 314 ostriches were killed. Pictures of the gruesome scene show dead bodies covered with tarps, while some lay with their heads cut off.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>What Canadian authorities about culling the birds</strong></h2><p>Describing the shooting, Pasitney said that the birds were put inside a pen and shot dead. She said some of the birds were over 35 years old and even had names. It was like "a war zone," she said. "They could have quarantined and monitored them, but they chose execution," she said. Those who survived the night in pain were reportedly beheaded the next day. Meanwhile, the CFIA said they followed standard protocols for controlling highly pathogenic avian influenza. “Given that the flock has had multiple laboratory-confirmed cases of H5N1 and the ongoing serious risks for animal and human health and trade, the CFIA is carrying out response activities at the infected premises,”&nbsp;CFIA said in a statement.<br>&nbsp;</p>

Canadian authorities recently massacred over 300 ostriches on a farm after they detected bird flu in some birds. But the owner alleges that it was because they were working to develop nasal sprays and masks to counter COVID-19.

More than 300 ostriches were recently shot dead on a Canadian ostrich farm by a firing squad, citing bird flu fears. Shocking and gut-wrenching images showing hundreds of ostriches lying dead on the farm later emerged. However, the owner of the farm has now alleged that the ostriches were killed because they were working on life-saving medical research and were tasting success in their endeavour. Katie Pasitney, who co-owns Universal Ostrich Farms in British Columbia, told The Daily Mail that healthy ostriches were shot dead because the farm was developing antibody treatments from ostrich egg yolks. They were moving on a positive path and showing results against several viruses, including COVID-19 and H1N1. She alleged that the government deliberately induced the influenza outbreak on the farm after they went to them for funding. "They didn't want our therapeutic bodies out," Pasitney said. She says ostriches naturally produce antibodies against major viruses, and they are effective and neutralise 99.9 per cent of coronavirus particles. The farm was working to develop nasal sprays and face masks. "We went to the government looking for funding, and not long after that, we suddenly had an influenza outbreak," she told the publication. The Canadian authorities have not responded to Pasitney's accusations. Also Read: Brazil cut down 100,000 Amazon trees for a climate conference - 'It's become a big scandal' Ostriches have an exceptionally strong immune system Pasitney's mother, Karen Espersen, said in 2021 that she was working with partner Dave Bilinski and had " inoculated our hens with the dead COVID-19 virus,". She told North Shore News, "The hen produces antibodies in two weeks, and two weeks after that, she puts them into her eggs." They were working to develop a nasal spray that could neutralise the virus. The farm came into the firing line back in December when the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) received information that ostriches were dying at a farm. They reached the place and tested them, confirming that at least two birds carried the H5N1 virus. This led to the orders that the entire flock on the farm should be killed. The farm owners took legal recourse to avoid it and asked for further testing. However, Canada’s Federal Court of Appeal in June refused. On Thursday (Nov 6), 314 ostriches were killed. Pictures of the gruesome scene show dead bodies covered with tarps, while some lay with their heads cut off. What Canadian authorities about culling the birds Describing the shooting, Pasitney said that the birds were put inside a pen and shot dead. She said some of the birds were over 35 years old and even had names. It was like "a war zone," she said. "They could have quarantined and monitored them, but they chose execution," she said. Those who survived the night in pain were reportedly beheaded the next day. Meanwhile, the CFIA said they followed standard protocols for controlling highly pathogenic avian influenza. “Given that the flock has had multiple laboratory-confirmed cases of H5N1 and the ongoing serious risks for animal and human health and trade, the CFIA is carrying out response activities at the infected premises,” CFIA said in a statement.

<p>Canadian authorities recently massacred over 300 ostriches on a farm after they detected bird flu in some birds. But the owner alleges that it was because they were working to develop nasal sprays and masks to counter COVID-19.</p>

314 ostriches shot dead on Canadian farm - Owner puts forward COVID-19 and H1N1 conspiracy theory

<p>Delhi was once again rocked on Monday (Nov 10) by a blast in the busy Red Fort area, leaving at least eight people dead, bringing back memories of terror attacks in the past. India's capital city has suffered several terrorist attacks since the mid-1990s. These strikes, which included blasts and bomb-and-gun attacks, were mostly carried out by Pakistan-based terror groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed, and the local outfit Indian Mujahideen. In the last 15 years, improvements in security, counter-terror measures, and intelligence gathering had led to a decline in such attacks. However, the Red Fort blast is a stark reminder of the threat that remains for the capital. Below is a list of the major terror strikes that have targeted Delhi.</p><h2>May 21, 1996 – Lajpat Nagar market blast</h2><p>On 21 May 1996, a powerful bomb exploded in the busy Lajpat Nagar market in South Delhi, killing at least 13 people and injuring around 38 others. The attack was later linked to terrorists with connections to Pakistan-based organisations, and several suspects were later convicted in court.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-red-fort-explosion-home-minister-amit-shah-gives-details-on-deadly-blast-1762790036488"><strong>Delhi Red Fort explosion: Home Minister Amit Shah gives details on deadly blast</strong></a></p><h2>October–November 1997 – Serial bomb blasts</h2><p>In October and November 1997, Delhi witnessed a series of bomb blasts in crowded areas, including near the Red Fort and other markets. The explosions killed at least four people and injured more than 30. Some of the suspects were linked to Sikh separatist groups, though no single organisation officially claimed responsibility.</p><h2>December 13, 2001 – Terror attack on Indian Parliament</h2><p>On 13 December 2001, five armed terrorists launched a deadly gun and grenade attack on the Indian Parliament complex in New Delhi, killing nine people, including police officers, security personnel, and a gardener. All five attackers were shot dead by security forces. The investigation linked the attack to Pakistan-based groups Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). The assault brought India and Pakistan to the brink of war.</p><h3>October 29, 2005 – Diwali-eve serial blasts</h3><p>On 29 October 2005, just before the Diwali festival, three coordinated bombs exploded in busy markets at Sarojini Nagar, Paharganj, and on a bus in Govindpuri. The explosions killed 62 people and injured more than 200, making it one of the deadliest terror attacks in Delhi. The investigation traced links to Lashkar-e-Taiba and the banned group Islamic Inquilab Mahaz.</p><h3>September 13, 2008 – Serial bomb blasts</h3><p>On 13 September 2008, at least five bombs exploded almost simultaneously in crowded parts of Delhi, including Connaught Place, Karol Bagh, and Greater Kailash. The blasts killed around 30 people and injured more than 100. The Indian Mujahideen, a home-grown terror network, claimed responsibility for the coordinated attack, which was part of a wider wave of bombings across major Indian cities that year.</p><h2>September 7, 2011 – Delhi High Court bombing</h2><p>A briefcase bomb detonated outside Gate Number 5 of the Delhi High Court on 7 September 2011, killing at least 11 people and injuring more than 60. The main suspects were members of the Indian Mujahideen and Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami. This was one of the last major terrorist attacks in Delhi before a long lull in large-scale incidents.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/red-fort-blast-we-saw-body-parts-scattered-on-road-eyewitness-recounts-horrific-details-1762785520682"><strong>Explosion near Red Fort | 'We saw body parts scattered on road': Eyewitness recounts horrific details</strong></a></p><h2>November 10, 2025 – Red Fort explosion</h2><p>A car exploded near the Red Fort Metro Station in Chandni Chowk, killing at least eight people and injuring dozens. The evening blast in the busy shopping area caused fires in several nearby vehicles and widespread panic. The explosion came hours after Indian authorities announced that they had dismantled a suspected terror module in Faridabad, part of the National Capital Region. A probe has started to determine whether the Red Fort explosion is linked to that operation.</p>

Indian capital has been a target for terror groups since the mid-1990s. The Red Fort blast is a stark reminder of Delhi's enduring terror threat from Parliament to the city streets.

Delhi was once again rocked on Monday (Nov 10) by a blast in the busy Red Fort area, leaving at least eight people dead, bringing back memories of terror attacks in the past. India's capital city has suffered several terrorist attacks since the mid-1990s. These strikes, which included blasts and bomb-and-gun attacks, were mostly carried out by Pakistan-based terror groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed, and the local outfit Indian Mujahideen. In the last 15 years, improvements in security, counter-terror measures, and intelligence gathering had led to a decline in such attacks. However, the Red Fort blast is a stark reminder of the threat that remains for the capital. Below is a list of the major terror strikes that have targeted Delhi. May 21, 1996 – Lajpat Nagar market blast On 21 May 1996, a powerful bomb exploded in the busy Lajpat Nagar market in South Delhi, killing at least 13 people and injuring around 38 others. The attack was later linked to terrorists with connections to Pakistan-based organisations, and several suspects were later convicted in court. Also Read: Delhi Red Fort explosion: Home Minister Amit Shah gives details on deadly blast October–November 1997 – Serial bomb blasts In October and November 1997, Delhi witnessed a series of bomb blasts in crowded areas, including near the Red Fort and other markets. The explosions killed at least four people and injured more than 30. Some of the suspects were linked to Sikh separatist groups, though no single organisation officially claimed responsibility. December 13, 2001 – Terror attack on Indian Parliament On 13 December 2001, five armed terrorists launched a deadly gun and grenade attack on the Indian Parliament complex in New Delhi, killing nine people, including police officers, security personnel, and a gardener. All five attackers were shot dead by security forces. The investigation linked the attack to Pakistan-based groups Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). The assault brought India and Pakistan to the brink of war. October 29, 2005 – Diwali-eve serial blasts On 29 October 2005, just before the Diwali festival, three coordinated bombs exploded in busy markets at Sarojini Nagar, Paharganj, and on a bus in Govindpuri. The explosions killed 62 people and injured more than 200, making it one of the deadliest terror attacks in Delhi. The investigation traced links to Lashkar-e-Taiba and the banned group Islamic Inquilab Mahaz. September 13, 2008 – Serial bomb blasts On 13 September 2008, at least five bombs exploded almost simultaneously in crowded parts of Delhi, including Connaught Place, Karol Bagh, and Greater Kailash. The blasts killed around 30 people and injured more than 100. The Indian Mujahideen, a home-grown terror network, claimed responsibility for the coordinated attack, which was part of a wider wave of bombings across major Indian cities that year. September 7, 2011 – Delhi High Court bombing A briefcase bomb detonated outside Gate Number 5 of the Delhi High Court on 7 September 2011, killing at least 11 people and injuring more than 60. The main suspects were members of the Indian Mujahideen and Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami. This was one of the last major terrorist attacks in Delhi before a long lull in large-scale incidents. Also Read: Explosion near Red Fort | 'We saw body parts scattered on road': Eyewitness recounts horrific details November 10, 2025 – Red Fort explosion A car exploded near the Red Fort Metro Station in Chandni Chowk, killing at least eight people and injuring dozens. The evening blast in the busy shopping area caused fires in several nearby vehicles and widespread panic. The explosion came hours after Indian authorities announced that they had dismantled a suspected terror module in Faridabad, part of the National Capital Region. A probe has started to determine whether the Red Fort explosion is linked to that operation.

<p>The Indian capital has been a target for terror groups since mid-1990s. The Red Fort blast is a stark reminder of Delhi's enduring terror threat, from Parliament to city streets.</p>

List of terror attacks in Delhi: Recalling major terrorist incidents in Indian capital in the wake of Red Fort blast

<p>In the first of its kind case in China, a man claimed he spent US$560,000 on acid injections to get 8-pack abs on his body, which he was not able to create naturally. The man, who goes by the name Andy Hao Tienan on social media, has 100,000 followers. He hails from Heilongjiang province in northeastern China. He is famous on the internet for giving beauty and fashion tips.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>On his social media profile, as per the South China Morning Post, he claims his body contains 20 per cent hyaluronic acid. He plans to inject a total of 10,000 doses and has already completed 40 per cent of his goal.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A few months back, he was in the headlines in China for spending four million yuan to inject 40 doses of acid into his shoulders, collarbones, chest, and abdomen. The injections helped the man sculpt artificial abs. Although the details of the procedure are known yet public.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He said he opted for the procedure as he failed to obtain his ideal physique through exercise. “I totally agree that muscles do not grow on cowards,” he said. “But you have to understand, I have had so many injections. I am no coward any more. Could you dare to do the same?" he further said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“If my abs have not disappeared in three years, I will apply to Guinness for the longest-lasting artificial abs made of hyaluronic acid record. I will do a live-stream cracking walnuts on my abs for everyone to see," he added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Medical risk of the procedure</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Li Jialun, attending doctor in the Department of Plastic Surgery at Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, told the SCMP that the procedure is medically problematic. He said that injecting 40 doses of &nbsp;hyaluronic acid could very likely crush the skin, potentially causing necrosis of blood vessels.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Secondly, while the muscles may appear realistic in a static state, the dynamic appearance will definitely be distorted because all muscles are dynamic units," the doctor said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Third, after the injection, your natural muscles may actually decrease because hyaluronic acid and fillers can erode bone and exert pressure on the muscles, making them thinner," he added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>What was the internet's reaction?</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Netizens could not believe people out there go to such an extent to look better. One person on social media said, "Oh my god, is this really how rich people spend their money? Four million could buy me a lifetime supply of protein powder to build my muscles.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"You would need to walk around shirtless every day to show it off, or the four million would be wasted," another internet user said.</p>

A few months back, he was in the headlines in China for spending four million yuan to inject 40 doses of acid into his shoulders, collarbones, chest, and abdomen. The injections helped the man sculpt artificial abs. Although the details of the procedure are known yet public.



In the first of its kind case in China, a man claimed he spent US$560,000 on acid injections to get 8-pack abs on his body, which he was not able to create naturally. The man, who goes by the name Andy Hao Tienan on social media, has 100,000 followers. He hails from Heilongjiang province in northeastern China. He is famous on the internet for giving beauty and fashion tips. On his social media profile, as per the South China Morning Post, he claims his body contains 20 per cent hyaluronic acid. He plans to inject a total of 10,000 doses and has already completed 40 per cent of his goal. A few months back, he was in the headlines in China for spending four million yuan to inject 40 doses of acid into his shoulders, collarbones, chest, and abdomen. The injections helped the man sculpt artificial abs. Although the details of the procedure are known yet public. He said he opted for the procedure as he failed to obtain his ideal physique through exercise. “I totally agree that muscles do not grow on cowards,” he said. “But you have to understand, I have had so many injections. I am no coward any more. Could you dare to do the same?" he further said. “If my abs have not disappeared in three years, I will apply to Guinness for the longest-lasting artificial abs made of hyaluronic acid record. I will do a live-stream cracking walnuts on my abs for everyone to see," he added. Medical risk of the procedure Li Jialun, attending doctor in the Department of Plastic Surgery at Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, told the SCMP that the procedure is medically problematic. He said that injecting 40 doses of hyaluronic acid could very likely crush the skin, potentially causing necrosis of blood vessels. “Secondly, while the muscles may appear realistic in a static state, the dynamic appearance will definitely be distorted because all muscles are dynamic units," the doctor said. “Third, after the injection, your natural muscles may actually decrease because hyaluronic acid and fillers can erode bone and exert pressure on the muscles, making them thinner," he added. What was the internet's reaction? Netizens could not believe people out there go to such an extent to look better. One person on social media said, "Oh my god, is this really how rich people spend their money? Four million could buy me a lifetime supply of protein powder to build my muscles.” "You would need to walk around shirtless every day to show it off, or the four million would be wasted," another internet user said.

<p>A few months back, he was in the headlines in China for spending four million yuan to inject 40 doses of acid into his shoulders, collarbones, chest, and abdomen. The injections helped the man sculpt artificial abs. Although the details of the procedure are known yet public.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

'Muscles don't grow on cowards': Chinese man gets hyaluronic acid shots for $560,000 to get 8-pack abs. This happens next

<p>During a recent press conference, Russian President Vladimir Putin, 73, was seen trembling in pain; his hands appeared to be covered in bulging veins. His right hand looked sickly and withered, clenched tightly by his side, as he was standing next to a basketball hoop. His face appeared as if he were in considerable pain.&nbsp;</p><p>Pro-Ukrainian news outlet Nexta said, “Social media users are puzzled by what happened to the hands of the Russian dictator-they look extremely painful.” The news outlet was responsible for spreading the video online.</p><p>Anton Gerashchenko, a former Minister of the Ukrainian Interior Ministry, in a post on Twitter said, “What's with Putin's hands in this video?”</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">What&#39;s with Putin&#39;s hands in this video? <a href="https://t.co/hF5yqgEFei">https://t.co/hF5yqgEFei</a> <a href="https://t.co/xl5Wopj2ID">pic.twitter.com/xl5Wopj2ID</a></p>&mdash; Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/Gerashchenko_en/status/1987582928616849812?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Is Putin sick?</h2><p>The Russian President had always portrayed himself as robustly healthy, with horseback riding, fencing and judo wrestling. Since 2024, there have been speculations about his deteriorating health, ranging from a neurological disorder to cancer. But the Kremlin has repeatedly denied such claims.&nbsp;</p><p>Last year in November, Vladimir Putin sat with his hands in a nearly motionless position for more than 20 minutes.&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">If you speed up the video, it is visible that Putin&#39;s hands are not moving and look like they are separate from his body.<br><br>The sound and lip movement do not correspond at times. <br><br>What do you think? <a href="https://t.co/z3G2sznBB9">https://t.co/z3G2sznBB9</a> <a href="https://t.co/Gpy9O8c3zA">pic.twitter.com/Gpy9O8c3zA</a></p>&mdash; Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/Gerashchenko_en/status/1859714946394964356?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Notably, last year in October, Putin disappeared for two weeks without disclosing his whereabouts. The Kremlin had said that Putin had visited Moscow Central Clinic Hospital, with spokesperson Dmitry Peskov telling a reporter from Tass, a Russian state news agency, that he went for "ordinary medical examinations.</p><p>"I was told that although these people did not know if Putin had cancer, they could confirm that he has Parkinson's disease," said Louise Mensch, an author and former member of the UK Parliament. She also claimed that it is progressing fairly rapidly and that Putin is forced to consult his doctor regularly.&nbsp;</p>

Vladimir Putin's bloated, veiny hands spark fresh health-related rumours. Previously former MP from the UK had alleged that Putin is suffering from Parkinson's disease; however Kremlin had already denied these reports.

During a recent press conference, Russian President Vladimir Putin, 73, was seen trembling in pain; his hands appeared to be covered in bulging veins. His right hand looked sickly and withered, clenched tightly by his side, as he was standing next to a basketball hoop. His face appeared as if he were in considerable pain. Pro-Ukrainian news outlet Nexta said, “Social media users are puzzled by what happened to the hands of the Russian dictator-they look extremely painful.” The news outlet was responsible for spreading the video online. Anton Gerashchenko, a former Minister of the Ukrainian Interior Ministry, in a post on Twitter said, “What's with Putin's hands in this video?”

<p>Vladimir Putin's bloated, veiny hands spark fresh health-related rumours. Previously former MP from the UK had alleged that Putin is suffering from Parkinson's disease; however Kremlin had already denied these reports.</p>

Is Vladimir Putin sick? His bloated hands with swollen veins spark rumours

<p>A powerful explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort on Monday (Nov 10) killed at least eight people and injured dozens. The blast, involving a Hyundai i20 car, is under investigation for possible terror links. Dr Umar Mohammad, a Pulwama-based doctor, is a key suspect tied to the Faridabad terror module, which was busted just a day ago, with thousands of kilogramme of explosive precursors and related material seized. Investigations are ongoing. Below are your most important questions on the Red Fort blast, answered.</p><h2>Red Fort blast: When and where did it happen?</h2><p>The explosion occurred on Monday evening, between 6:50 and 6:55 PM IST near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station in the busy Chandni Chowk area of Old Delhi. The Delhi Fire Services received the first emergency call at approximately 6:55 PM.</p><p>Several nearby vehicles caught fire, though the Red Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was not seriously damaged. At least six cars, four motorcycles, and three e-rickshaws caught fire, which was brought under control by firefighters by around 7:30 PM.</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-red-fort-blast-first-visual-of-suspect-surfaces-link-from-pulwama-to-faridabad-being-investigated-1762826609524">Delhi Red Fort blast: First visual of suspect surfaces; link from Pulwama to Faridabad being investigated</a></p><h2>What do authorities know about the vehicle involved?</h2><p>The vehicle was confirmed to be a Haryana-registered Hyundai i20. Police identified and questioned the person under whose name the car was officially registered. CCTV footage and the initial probe revealed that the car was either parked or moving slowly near a traffic signal outside the Red Fort Metro Station before it exploded.</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-red-fort-blast-what-cctv-footage-revealed-about-i20-car-involved-in-explosion-1762827978443">Delhi Red Fort blast: What CCTV footage revealed about I-20 car involved in explosion</a></p><h2>What explosives were used?</h2><p>Investigators have not yet confirmed the type or quantity of explosives through official forensic reports, but it is suspected that an improvised explosive device (IED) or a chemical reaction caused the blast. Authorities are examining a possible link to the seizure of a large ammonium nitrate cache in Faridabad in the National Capital Region, linked to a ‘white collar terror module’ with links to Jammu and Kashmir.</p><h2>Who is responsible for the Delhi Red Fort blast?</h2><p>No group has claimed responsibility for the Red Fort blast. All possibilities, including a terror link, are being investigated. The Delhi Police and Home Ministry have not confirmed any specific organisation or suspect, though the case is being investigated under relevant anti-terror laws.</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/live-blog-delhi-red-fort-explosion-live-updates-national-capital-on-high-alert-one-feared-dead-1762783949668">Delhi Red Fort explosion Highlights: One person detained in connection to blast</a></p><h2>How many died and were injured?</h2><p>At least eight people were confirmed dead and between 17 and 24 were injured, though some earlier media reports had placed the death toll at 13. The dead include at least four occupants of the car, and bystanders. The injured suffered burns and shrapnel wounds and were treated at nearby hospitals, including LNJP, AIIMS, and GTB Hospital.</p><h2>Delhi Red Fort blast: What did Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Delhi Police say?</h2><p><br>Speaking in Bhutan, where he is on a state visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday: “Our agencies will get to the bottom of this conspiracy. The conspirators behind this will not be spared. All those responsible will be brought to justice.” Home Minister Amit Shah, who visited the blast site and hospitals on Monday, said that “all possibilities” are being explored and ordered a thorough investigation by central agencies, including the NIA. The Delhi Police Commissioner said all angles, including technical and forensic, were being examined. The government issued a nationwide alert as a precautionary measure.</p><h2>Red Fort blast aftermath: What is the security situation in Delhi?</h2><p>Shops and stalls in Chandni Chowk, the busy shopping centre near Red Fort, quickly shut down after the explosion, with traders describing the blast as similar to an earthquake. Most shops in the area remained closed on Tuesday morning, with police having blocked several lanes. Security has been tightened in central Delhi, with the blast area cleared and cordoned off. Forensic teams, the Delhi Police, and the NIA are conducting investigations. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has placed on high alert all the major Delhi-NCR installations that it secures, including Delhi Metro stations, the Indira Gandhi International Airport, and several government buildings.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/breaking-delhi-blast-car-owner-linked-to-red-fort-blast-taken-into-custody-1762840409022/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/breaking-delhi-blast-car-owner-linked-to-red-fort-blast-taken-into-custody-1762840409022/embed</a></p><h2>Who was the driver of the car?</h2><p>Dr Umar Mohammad has been named as the driver of the car and a key suspect in the blast. A few reports mentioned the name Umar Nabi, but this has not been verified. Dr Umar Mohammad, a medical doctor, is believed to have been inside the Hyundai i20 when it exploded. He, along with at least three others in the car, is thought to have died in the blast, with bodies severely burnt.</p><h2>What is Dr Umar Mohammad’s background?</h2><p>According to reports, Dr Umar Mohammad is linked to the terror module connected to earlier arrests in Faridabad. He may have transported or triggered the explosives. The identities of the occupants are being verified through DNA testing on charred remains recovered from the site.</p><p>Originating from Pulwama district in Jammu and Kashmir, Dr Umar Mohammad is reported to have studied or worked at a private medical institution in Faridabad and had professional links with others detained in the recent Faridabad terror module raids.</p><h2>What is the ownership pattern of the car involved in the Red Fort blast?</h2><p>The white Hyundai i20 with Haryana registration (HR26 series) had several previous owners. Dr Umar Mohammad reportedly had access to or control of the vehicle at the time of the blast. Investigators are examining whether the car was owned or used by individuals connected to the Faridabad module.</p><h2>Was the Red Fort explosion accidental or premature?</h2><p>Investigators are exploring whether the detonation was accidental, triggered in fear of capture, or part of a failed larger attack plan. Preliminary findings indicate that the blast might have occurred prematurely before reaching the intended target. One theory is that it was triggered accidentally or in panic following the arrest of Dr Umar Mohammad’s associates in Faridabad.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

The 10 November Red Fort blast in Delhi killed at least eight, and injured many. Dr Umar Mohammad, a doctor linked to a Faridabad terror module, was reportedly driving the car, and is being treated as a suspect. Here are your questions on the blast, answered

A powerful explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort on Monday (Nov 10) killed at least eight people and injured dozens. The blast, involving a Hyundai i20 car, is under investigation for possible terror links. Dr Umar Mohammad, a Pulwama-based doctor, is a key suspect tied to the Faridabad terror module, which was busted just a day ago, with thousands of kilogramme of explosive precursors and related material seized. Investigations are ongoing. Below are your most important questions on the Red Fort blast, answered. Red Fort blast: When and where did it happen? The explosion occurred on Monday evening, between 6:50 and 6:55 PM IST near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station in the busy Chandni Chowk area of Old Delhi. The Delhi Fire Services received the first emergency call at approximately 6:55 PM. Several nearby vehicles caught fire, though the Red Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was not seriously damaged. At least six cars, four motorcycles, and three e-rickshaws caught fire, which was brought under control by firefighters by around 7:30 PM. Also read: Delhi Red Fort blast: First visual of suspect surfaces; link from Pulwama to Faridabad being investigated What do authorities know about the vehicle involved? The vehicle was confirmed to be a Haryana-registered Hyundai i20. Police identified and questioned the person under whose name the car was officially registered. CCTV footage and the initial probe revealed that the car was either parked or moving slowly near a traffic signal outside the Red Fort Metro Station before it exploded. Also read: Delhi Red Fort blast: What CCTV footage revealed about I-20 car involved in explosion What explosives were used? Investigators have not yet confirmed the type or quantity of explosives through official forensic reports, but it is suspected that an improvised explosive device (IED) or a chemical reaction caused the blast. Authorities are examining a possible link to the seizure of a large ammonium nitrate cache in Faridabad in the National Capital Region, linked to a ‘white collar terror module’ with links to Jammu and Kashmir. Who is responsible for the Delhi Red Fort blast? No group has claimed responsibility for the Red Fort blast. All possibilities, including a terror link, are being investigated. The Delhi Police and Home Ministry have not confirmed any specific organisation or suspect, though the case is being investigated under relevant anti-terror laws. Also read: Delhi Red Fort explosion Highlights: One person detained in connection to blast How many died and were injured? At least eight people were confirmed dead and between 17 and 24 were injured, though some earlier media reports had placed the death toll at 13. The dead include at least four occupants of the car, and bystanders. The injured suffered burns and shrapnel wounds and were treated at nearby hospitals, including LNJP, AIIMS, and GTB Hospital. Delhi Red Fort blast: What did Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Delhi Police say? Speaking in Bhutan, where he is on a state visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday: “Our agencies will get to the bottom of this conspiracy. The conspirators behind this will not be spared. All those responsible will be brought to justice.” Home Minister Amit Shah, who visited the blast site and hospitals on Monday, said that “all possibilities” are being explored and ordered a thorough investigation by central agencies, including the NIA. The Delhi Police Commissioner said all angles, including technical and forensic, were being examined. The government issued a nationwide alert as a precautionary measure. Red Fort blast aftermath: What is the security situation in Delhi? Shops and stalls in Chandni Chowk, the busy shopping centre near Red Fort, quickly shut down after the explosion, with traders describing the blast as similar to an earthquake. Most shops in the area remained closed on Tuesday morning, with police having blocked several lanes. Security has been tightened in central Delhi, with the blast area cleared and cordoned off. Forensic teams, the Delhi Police, and the NIA are conducting investigations. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has placed on high alert all the major Delhi-NCR installations that it secures, including Delhi Metro stations, the Indira Gandhi International Airport, and several government buildings. https://www.wionews.com/videos/breaking-delhi-blast-car-owner-linked-to-red-fort-blast-taken-into-custody-1762840409022/embed Who was the driver of the car? Dr Umar Mohammad has been named as the driver of the car and a key suspect in the blast. A few reports mentioned the name Umar Nabi, but this has not been verified. Dr Umar Mohammad, a medical doctor, is believed to have been inside the Hyundai i20 when it exploded. He, along with at least three others in the car, is thought to have died in the blast, with bodies severely burnt. What is Dr Umar Mohammad’s background? According to reports, Dr Umar Mohammad is linked to the terror module connected to earlier arrests in Faridabad. He may have transported or triggered the explosives. The identities of the occupants are being verified through DNA testing on charred remains recovered from the site. Originating from Pulwama district in Jammu and Kashmir, Dr Umar Mohammad is reported to have studied or worked at a private medical institution in Faridabad and had professional links with others detained in the recent Faridabad terror module raids. What is the ownership pattern of the car involved in the Red Fort blast? The white Hyundai i20 with Haryana registration (HR26 series) had several previous owners. Dr Umar Mohammad reportedly had access to or control of the vehicle at the time of the blast. Investigators are examining whether the car was owned or used by individuals connected to the Faridabad module. Was the Red Fort explosion accidental or premature? Investigators are exploring whether the detonation was accidental, triggered in fear of capture, or part of a failed larger attack plan. Preliminary findings indicate that the blast might have occurred prematurely before reaching the intended target. One theory is that it was triggered accidentally or in panic following the arrest of Dr Umar Mohammad’s associates in Faridabad.

<p>The 10 November Red Fort blast in Delhi killed at least eight. Dr Umar Mohammad, a doctor allegedly linked to a Faridabad terror module, who was reportedly driving the car and died in the explosion, &nbsp;is being treated as a suspect. Here are your questions on the blast, answered</p>

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<p>Donald Trump's ally, Laura Loomer, had a huge meltdown on social media after the US President hosted his Syrian counterpart, Ahmed al-Sharaa, on Monday (Nov 10). Loomer took to the X and shared a video of al-Sharaa greeting people outside the White House. The video had a caption: “Ahmed al-Sharaa greets Syrians who had gathered outside the White House.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Loomer wrote, "Wow. Did they really allow for a mob of jihadi loving Muslims to be present on White House grounds to fawn over this ISIS terrorist as they waved Syrian flags and chanted “TAKBIR! ALLAHU AKBAR”?”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“You’ve got to be kidding me. AM I SEEING THIS CORRECTLY? I want to vomit. I thought we were deporting the jihadists? Not inviting them into the President’s home…” she added.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Wow. Did they really allow for a mob of jihadi loving Muslims to be present on White House grounds to fawn over this ISIS terrorist as they waved Syrian flags and chanted “TAKBIR! ALLAHU AKBAR”? <br><br>You’ve got to be kidding me. <br><br>AM I SEEING THIS CORRECTLY? <br><br>I want to vomit. 🤮… <a href="https://t.co/XZ5dLiaaDk">https://t.co/XZ5dLiaaDk</a></p>&mdash; Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) <a href="https://twitter.com/LauraLoomer/status/1987965206148857928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p><strong>The historic meeting&nbsp;</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Trump hosted Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in a historic meeting on Monday (Nov 10) in the White House. The American president vowed to do everything he could to make Syria successful. He is the same person who was sanctioned by Washington as a foreign terrorist until recently. He was a former al-Qaeda commander.</p><p><br>Al-Sharaa came to power after overthrowing the autocratic leader Bashar al-Assad this year. Since then, the Syrian president has been busy touring the world and presenting himself as a moderate politician. Among his top priorities to visit the US was pushing for the full removal of the toughest US sanctions. After a closed-door meeting with Trump, the US Treasury Department announced a 180-day extension of its suspension of enforcement of the so-called Caesar sanctions.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i><strong>5 key points of the meeting:</strong></i></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>1. Trump met the 43-year-old leader for the first time in Washington and six months after their first meeting in Saudi Arabia. In the latter, Trump had promised to lift sanctions on him. It was just days after the US said he was no longer a "Specially Designated Global Terrorist."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>2. Al-Sharaa once had a $10 million US bounty on his head. The Syrian leader entered the White House through a side door, where reporters only got a glimpse instead of through the West Wing main door, where cameras often capture Trump greeting VIPs.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>3. Trump, in a press briefing, called al-Sharaa a "strong leader" and added: We’ll do everything we can to make Syria successful."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>4. Syria recently signed a political cooperation declaration with the US-led "Global Coalition to Defeat Islamic State," the Syrian information minister said in a post on X after the meeting.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>5. Just hours before the meeting, two separate Islamic State plots were reported to assassinate al-Sharaa.</p>

The American president vowed to do everything he could to make Syria successful. He is the same person who was sanctioned by Washington as a foreign terrorist until recently. He was a former al-Qaeda commander.

Donald Trump's ally, Laura Loomer, had a huge meltdown on social media after the US President hosted his Syrian counterpart, Ahmed al-Sharaa, on Monday (Nov 10). Loomer took to the X and shared a video of al-Sharaa greeting people outside the White House. The video had a caption: “Ahmed al-Sharaa greets Syrians who had gathered outside the White House.” Loomer wrote, "Wow. Did they really allow for a mob of jihadi loving Muslims to be present on White House grounds to fawn over this ISIS terrorist as they waved Syrian flags and chanted “TAKBIR! ALLAHU AKBAR”?” “You’ve got to be kidding me. AM I SEEING THIS CORRECTLY? I want to vomit. I thought we were deporting the jihadists? Not inviting them into the President’s home…” she added.

<p>The American president vowed to do everything he could to make Syria successful. He is the same person who was sanctioned by Washington as a foreign terrorist until recently. He was a former al-Qaeda commander.</p>

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