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<p>The Gravelines nuclear power plant in northern France has been shut down after a large swarm of jellyfish blocked the filters (water intake systems) that was bring in cooling water, according to the French nuclear company, EDF. This nuclear power plant is one of the biggest in the France and uses water from a canal, which is connected to the North Sea (home to several native species of jellyfish) to keep its reactors cool.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Late on Sunday (August 10), jellyfish clogged the pumping station filters and caused reactors 2, 3, and 4 to stop automatically. Reactor 6 was also switched off soon after the previous reactors went down.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Since the remaining two units were already under maintenance, the entire nuclear plant has temporarily been shutdown and it also stopped its production. The EDF also mentioned that there was no harm or impact to any &nbsp;safety of the plant, staff or the environment.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read -</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/ghostly-silence-from-blue-whales-an-ominous-sign-for-the-world-scientists-warn-1753863195541">higher concentration of microscopic organisms called plankton, both phytoplankton (plant-like) and zooplankton</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Jellyfish breed faster when water is warmer, and in areas like the North Sea, the reproductive window is getting wider and wider,” said Derek Wright, a marine biology consultant with the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries, according to the HT.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Jellyfish are common in the North Sea during the summers (water is warmer). The Asian Moon jellyfish, first spotted in the North Sea area in 2020 and has been linked to cause similar problems at nuclear plants in China, Japan and India.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>These types of species &nbsp;usually thrives in calm, plankton-rich waters (higher concentration of microscopic organisms called plankton, both phytoplankton (plant-like) and zooplankton) such as ports and canals and can spread worldwide by traveling in the ballast tanks(compartments on ships, submarines and other floating structures that are designed to hold water) of large vessels.</p>

The plant is located on the French coast between Calais and Dunkirk and is one of the largest nuclear power plant in France.

The Gravelines nuclear power plant in northern France has been shut down after a large swarm of jellyfish blocked the filters (water intake systems) that was bring in cooling water, according to the French nuclear company, EDF. This nuclear power plant is one of the biggest in the France and uses water from a canal, which is connected to the North Sea (home to several native species of jellyfish) to keep its reactors cool. Late on Sunday (August 10), jellyfish clogged the pumping station filters and caused reactors 2, 3, and 4 to stop automatically. Reactor 6 was also switched off soon after the previous reactors went down. Since the remaining two units were already under maintenance, the entire nuclear plant has temporarily been shutdown and it also stopped its production. The EDF also mentioned that there was no harm or impact to any safety of the plant, staff or the environment. Also Read - higher concentration of microscopic organisms called plankton, both phytoplankton (plant-like) and zooplankton “Jellyfish breed faster when water is warmer, and in areas like the North Sea, the reproductive window is getting wider and wider,” said Derek Wright, a marine biology consultant with the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries, according to the HT. Jellyfish are common in the North Sea during the summers (water is warmer). The Asian Moon jellyfish, first spotted in the North Sea area in 2020 and has been linked to cause similar problems at nuclear plants in China, Japan and India. These types of species usually thrives in calm, plankton-rich waters (higher concentration of microscopic organisms called plankton, both phytoplankton (plant-like) and zooplankton) such as ports and canals and can spread worldwide by traveling in the ballast tanks(compartments on ships, submarines and other floating structures that are designed to hold water) of large vessels.

<p>The plant is located on the French coast between Calais and Dunkirk and is one of the largest nuclear power plant in France.</p>

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<p>&nbsp;</p><p>During the press conference on Monday (Aug 11), when the US President Donald Trump announced that he is invoking Section 740 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, he also mentioned his upcoming meeting with the Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday (Aug 15). However, the 79-year-old president seemed to have forgotten that Alaska has not been a part of Russia since 1867.</p><p>In an embarrassing remark, Trump said, “I’m going to see Putin. I’m going to Russia on Friday.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Alaska was sold to the United States from Russia on March 30, 1867, for $7.2 million and has been a territory of the US since. The agreement was finalised by the US Secretary of State William Seward and Russian Minister Edouard de Stoeckl. The treaty was approved by the Senate on April 9, and it was officially transferred on October 18, 1867.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">&quot;I&#39;m going to Russia on Friday,” U.S. President Donald Trump on the upcoming summit with Russian President Putin in Alaska, an erstwhile Russian territory that US purchased in 1867<a href="https://t.co/tWRHEa9OWx">pic.twitter.com/tWRHEa9OWx</a> <a href="https://t.co/EVU62aUXmB">https://t.co/EVU62aUXmB</a></p>&mdash; Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) <a href="https://twitter.com/sidhant/status/1954926064247181508?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2><strong>Social media reacts</strong></h2><p>The president’s remarks have gone viral on social media, with netizens mocking him.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“He thinks Alaska is in Russia?” a social media user asked. Another said, “Alaska is in Russia? Is this joker completely mad?” One person wrote, “Did Trump just give back Alaska to Russia. If so, then I am sure he is gonna give Ukraine too.” Another joked, “Is he giving Alaska back to Russia for a ceasefire?”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Slipped out… is he gifting Alaska to Putin?” said one user, while another posted, “We’re so cooked. He might give Alaska away accidentally in the negotiations.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Trump-Putin meet</strong></h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Trump said on Monday (Aug 11) that he is expecting a “constructive conversation” ahead of his meeting with Putin at their upcoming Alaska summit on Friday (Aug 15).</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“I’m going to speak to Vladimir Putin and I’m going to be telling him ‘you’ve got to end this war,’” Trump said at a White House press conference. He added that he’d “like to see a ceasefire very, very quickly.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The US President further stated that he would speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and other European leaders right after he meets with Putin. He also expressed his disappointment with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for ruling out territorial concessions to Russia. He reiterated his earlier statement on land swap, saying, “There’ll be some land swapping going on.</p>

US President Donald Trump has seemed to have forgotten that Alaska is no longer a part of Russia, from which the US purchased the territory. Since 1867, Alaska has been a part of the US.

During the press conference on Monday (Aug 11), when the US President Donald Trump announced that he is invoking Section 740 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, he also mentioned his upcoming meeting with the Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday (Aug 15). However, the 79-year-old president seemed to have forgotten that Alaska has not been a part of Russia since 1867. In an embarrassing remark, Trump said, “I’m going to see Putin. I’m going to Russia on Friday.” Alaska was sold to the United States from Russia on March 30, 1867, for $7.2 million and has been a territory of the US since. The agreement was finalised by the US Secretary of State William Seward and Russian Minister Edouard de Stoeckl. The treaty was approved by the Senate on April 9, and it was officially transferred on October 18, 1867.

<p>US President Donald Trump has seemed to have forgotten that Alaska is no longer a part of Russia, from which the US purchased the territory. Since 1867, Alaska has been a part of the US.</p>

Did Trump forget Alaska is a US territory? Says meeting Putin in Russia ahead of talks in Alaska

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<p>Artificial Intelligence has reached such levels where it is getting harder and harder to distinguish between what's real and what's fake. Thankfully, sometimes our intelligence and basic principles learned in school come to the rescue. An Instagram page has been posting content supposedly showing "the edge of the world." The videos show a remote place, somewhere claiming to be in Antarctica, with the point where land ends and space begins. They can be seen throwing things over the ledge to see what happens. In one video, a man shows off a base camp with several tents pitched in the snow. He shows another man setting up the tent, and then a table with food and drinks. "Careful, it's a long fall, like forever. Greg calls this porch sitting, I call it fall and die. The view is killer, though," he says. The makers are pushing the claim that they have reached a point on Earth no one was supposed to see, the "governments and concerned authorities wanted to keep hidden from the world.&nbsp;</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-welcome-to-new-world-of-misinformation-google-veo-3-s-realistic-videos-of-ai-reporters-make-internet-uncomfortable-1747982803187"><strong>'Welcome to new world of misinformation': Google Veo 3's realistic videos of AI reporters make internet uncomfortable</strong></a></p><h2><strong>‘NASA has noticed us…’</strong></h2><p>The videos on this handle are clearly generated using AI, thus showing how the advanced tools have opened up an entire world of conspiracy theories and fake content. Google Veo 3 is one such tool that has been in the news lately for creating extremely realistic videos. In one video on the Instagram handle called deep.seavisitor, a man can be seen dressed fully covered in warm clothes and gear, holding a flare while a helicopter flies behind him into "space". He says, "We are standing on the edge of the end of the world. NASA has noticed us. May be I wasn't supposed to record this." In another clip, the man says, "We have been riding for seven days, we have covered 1,200 miles and we still haven't found the end."</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/ai-video-of-women-google-veo-3-1748497674146"><strong>'It's over for humanity': 'Creepy' video of two women is hiding something sinister</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Instagram page with hyper-realistic content whick is completely fake</strong></h2><p>If you are unfamiliar with this page and come across one of the so-called Antarctica videos for the first time, it might leave your jaw dropping. However, as you scroll through more of them, it becomes clear quickly that whoever owns the page has been making skilful use of AI to generate unrealistic videos, some of them weird and some plain funny. One of the clips shows the team digging into the ice and discovering an "alien tomb" with a figure inside it. They pull out the "skeleton" and drag it through the ice on a sledge. Viewers commenting on the videos are completely aware that all the content is AI-generated. Yet, they still seem to be causing intrigue and excitement. This is why even actor Hrithik Roshan seems to have left a thumbs-up on one of their videos. A person commented, "AI, but still a great video," with another adding, "This would make for a great movie plot." Another comment read, "This is the best AI that I've seen so far."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>https://www.wionews.com/videos/open-ai-launches-chatgpt-5-gpt-being-integrated-into-microsoft-platforms-1754675043819/embed</p><h2><strong>AI is being used to scam people</strong></h2><p>Google says that with Veo 3, "you can create more immersive experiences by not only generating stunning visuals, but also audio like dialogue and sound effects." Several videos made with such tools are circulating on the internet, leaving people flabbergasted at the amount of realism. However, AI content always has some giveaways if looked at closely. People are calling on authorities to place regulations on AI as they fear it can cause massive side effects one day. They are also leading to scams and views and opinions that go against scientific principles. In Malaysia, an older couple watched a video of a tourist resort and travelled for kilometres to get there. They were shocked to the core when they were told that no such place exists in the area.</p>

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An Instagram handle known for its AI content is now posting footage of the “edge of the world” in Antarctica that opens right into space. The extremely real videos show a man talking into the camera about how governments wanted it to remain a secret

Artificial Intelligence has reached such levels where it is getting harder and harder to distinguish between what's real and what's fake. Thankfully, sometimes our intelligence and basic principles learned in school come to the rescue. An Instagram page has been posting content supposedly showing "the edge of the world." The videos show a remote place, somewhere claiming to be in Antarctica, with the point where land ends and space begins. They can be seen throwing things over the ledge to see what happens. In one video, a man shows off a base camp with several tents pitched in the snow. He shows another man setting up the tent, and then a table with food and drinks. "Careful, it's a long fall, like forever. Greg calls this porch sitting, I call it fall and die. The view is killer, though," he says. The makers are pushing the claim that they have reached a point on Earth no one was supposed to see, the "governments and concerned authorities wanted to keep hidden from the world. Also Read: 'Welcome to new world of misinformation': Google Veo 3's realistic videos of AI reporters make internet uncomfortable ‘NASA has noticed us…’ The videos on this handle are clearly generated using AI, thus showing how the advanced tools have opened up an entire world of conspiracy theories and fake content. Google Veo 3 is one such tool that has been in the news lately for creating extremely realistic videos. In one video on the Instagram handle called deep.seavisitor, a man can be seen dressed fully covered in warm clothes and gear, holding a flare while a helicopter flies behind him into "space". He says, "We are standing on the edge of the end of the world. NASA has noticed us. May be I wasn't supposed to record this." In another clip, the man says, "We have been riding for seven days, we have covered 1,200 miles and we still haven't found the end." Also Read: 'It's over for humanity': 'Creepy' video of two women is hiding something sinister Instagram page with hyper-realistic content whick is completely fake If you are unfamiliar with this page and come across one of the so-called Antarctica videos for the first time, it might leave your jaw dropping. However, as you scroll through more of them, it becomes clear quickly that whoever owns the page has been making skilful use of AI to generate unrealistic videos, some of them weird and some plain funny. One of the clips shows the team digging into the ice and discovering an "alien tomb" with a figure inside it. They pull out the "skeleton" and drag it through the ice on a sledge. Viewers commenting on the videos are completely aware that all the content is AI-generated. Yet, they still seem to be causing intrigue and excitement. This is why even actor Hrithik Roshan seems to have left a thumbs-up on one of their videos. A person commented, "AI, but still a great video," with another adding, "This would make for a great movie plot." Another comment read, "This is the best AI that I've seen so far." https://www.wionews.com/videos/open-ai-launches-chatgpt-5-gpt-being-integrated-into-microsoft-platforms-1754675043819/embed AI is being used to scam people Google says that with Veo 3, "you can create more immersive experiences by not only generating stunning visuals, but also audio like dialogue and sound effects." Several videos made with such tools are circulating on the internet, leaving people flabbergasted at the amount of realism. However, AI content always has some giveaways if looked at closely. People are calling on authorities to place regulations on AI as they fear it can cause massive side effects one day. They are also leading to scams and views and opinions that go against scientific principles. In Malaysia, an older couple watched a video of a tourist resort and travelled for kilometres to get there. They were shocked to the core when they were told that no such place exists in the area.

<p>An Instagram handle known for its AI content is now posting footage of the “edge of the world” in Antarctica that opens right into space. The extremely real videos show a man talking into the camera about how governments wanted it to remain a secret</p>

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<p>A video by a German influencer has gone viral on social media platforms, sparking debate over public honesty and civic sense. In the video, filmed in Kerala, creator Younes Zarou leaves an iPhone unattended on a public platform around 4:30pm to see if anyone would take it. Two hours later, he returns to find the phone exactly where he left it.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>While some passersby glanced at the device, no one touched it—prompting Zarou to caption the video on Instagram: <i>“How safe is India??? Location: Kerala.”</i> The post has nearly 38 million views and thousands of comments. Many applauded the display of integrity, but others questioned the authenticity, pointing out that the iPhone was left in full view of cameras and filming equipment.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-federal-takeover-is-washington-dc-is-so-ruined-by-crime-homelessness-that-trump-unleashed-fbi-wants-national-guard-here-are-the-facts-1754891387832"><strong>‘Federal takeover’: Is Washington DC so RUINED by crime, homelessness, that Trump unleashed FBI, wants National Guard? Here are the facts</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“This is parallel India,” one user commented. Another user wrote, “Come to my town, the phone would be gone in 10 seconds.” Others suggested the stunt was designed to appeal to Indian audiences, with one comment reading: “If you keep a big tripod and big cammera in front.. Then nobody will rob your phone.. Also i am 100% sure if someone had taken your phone tgen this video would never come, i know you want to show a clean side of India to gain more Indian audience but at least show some reality."</p><h2>See the video here:</h2>

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<p>Meanwhile, another user commented, “Try this in Mumbai, you will not need the time lapse.” Across the world, popular influencers have been running such experiments—leaving a valuable item unattended on the roadside for an extended period—to test how safe a city truly is.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-demands-homeless-people-to-move-out-of-washington-dc-immediately-threatens-federal-takeover-again-1754878373803"><strong>'There will be no MR NICE GUY': Trump orders homeless people to move out of Washington DC 'IMMEDIATELY,' threatens federal takeover again</strong></a></p>

How safe is Kerala? German vlogger tests safety by leaving iPhone in public — Here’s what happened next

A video by a German influencer has gone viral on social media platforms, sparking debate over public honesty and civic sense. In the video, filmed in Kerala, creator Younes Zarou leaves an iPhone unattended on a public platform around 4:30pm to see if anyone would take it. Two hours later, he returns to find the phone exactly where he left it. While some passersby glanced at the device, no one touched it—prompting Zarou to caption the video on Instagram: “How safe is India??? Location: Kerala.” The post has nearly 38 million views and thousands of comments. Many applauded the display of integrity, but others questioned the authenticity, pointing out that the iPhone was left in full view of cameras and filming equipment. Also Read: ‘Federal takeover’: Is Washington DC so RUINED by crime, homelessness, that Trump unleashed FBI, wants National Guard? Here are the facts “This is parallel India,” one user commented. Another user wrote, “Come to my town, the phone would be gone in 10 seconds.” Others suggested the stunt was designed to appeal to Indian audiences, with one comment reading: “If you keep a big tripod and big cammera in front.. Then nobody will rob your phone.. Also i am 100% sure if someone had taken your phone tgen this video would never come, i know you want to show a clean side of India to gain more Indian audience but at least show some reality." See the video here:

<p>The viral video has 38 million views and over thousands of comments. The video has also sparked debate amongst social media users</p>

<p>Chinese youth and companies have come up with a creative yet controversial response to rising unemployment and societal pressure to appear employed: hire space in offices and pretend to work. Here is what it means:</p><h2>What is ‘pretend to work’ trend in China?</h2><p>People aged between 16 and 24 in China are paying to rent office spaces that simulate real workplaces. These pretend-work offices are complete with desks, Wi-Fi, computers, meeting rooms and sometimes, even food.</p><p>The youth, in order to avoid the social stigma of unemployment, go to these places and spend time there. They do this to ease family pressure amid a youth jobless rate in China that hit 16 per cent as of March this year.</p><h2>How popular is the ‘pretend to work’ trend in China?</h2><p>There are pretend-work offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and industrial hubs like Taiyuan, according to recent reports. These offices are being hosted in unused law offices, old livestream studios, and even farms offering outdoor work, said the reports.</p><p>Such workspaces fill up within a month of opening, according to some reports. For instance, The Pretend To Work Company in Dongguan, launched in April 2025, was full in a month. The Shuangjing Office in Beijing is a converted law firm space, while farm-based workspaces combine desk work with physical farm tasks. Operators like Feiyu described the pretend-work trend as a social experiment. Social media content on 'pretend office life' is going viral, clocking millions of views.</p><h2>How does the pretend-work system operate in China?</h2><p>Up to 40 per cent of the youth who pay to be in pretend-work offices are recent graduates, while the remaining 60 per cent are freelancers or digital nomads, according to reports. Their ages typically range from 25 to 30 years.</p><p>The ‘applicants’ can pay a daily rate of between 30 to 50 yuan or $4 to $7, or choose monthly plans costing around 400 yuan. They get basic office amenities or can go premium, with even fake supervisors, staged photos. Some stints can end with fake employment certificates.<br>Those going to these offices spend time between 8 PM to 11 PM. During their time in the offices, they hunt of jobs, network, or work on personal projects, often organising group dinners and fostering a sense of community.</p><h2>Why is pretend work so popular in China?</h2><p>Layoffs in tech, real estate and education sectors pushed overall urban unemployment in China to 5.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2025. Amid this, the pretend-work centres are sanctuaries offering routine, mental structure and emotional relief.&nbsp;</p><p>It’s a temporary coping mechanism, but some see it as delaying real career progress. Some do use this time to learn new skills like AI tools.</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/new-survey-shows-employees-worldwide-prioritize-work-life-balance-over-payment-8175219/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/new-survey-shows-employees-worldwide-prioritize-work-life-balance-over-payment-8175219/embed</a></p><h2>Pretend-work trend in China exposes a deeper malaise</h2><p>The pretend work trend is symptomatic of the disconnect between education and labour market needs in China.&nbsp;<br>It also highlights cultural pressures where unemployment carries shame, prompting the youth to engage in this elaborate self-deception.</p><p>While it can be a short-term relief from reality, the trend underscores deeper systemic issues in China that are unresolved.</p>

There are pretend-work offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and industrial hubs like Taiyuan, according to recent reports. These offices are being hosted in unused law offices, old livestream studios, and even farms 

Chinese youth and companies have come up with a creative yet controversial response to rising unemployment and societal pressure to appear employed: hire space in offices and pretend to work. Here is what it means: What is ‘pretend to work’ trend in China? People aged between 16 and 24 in China are paying to rent office spaces that simulate real workplaces. These pretend-work offices are complete with desks, Wi-Fi, computers, meeting rooms and sometimes, even food. The youth, in order to avoid the social stigma of unemployment, go to these places and spend time there. They do this to ease family pressure amid a youth jobless rate in China that hit 16 per cent as of March this year. How popular is the ‘pretend to work’ trend in China? There are pretend-work offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and industrial hubs like Taiyuan, according to recent reports. These offices are being hosted in unused law offices, old livestream studios, and even farms offering outdoor work, said the reports. Such workspaces fill up within a month of opening, according to some reports. For instance, The Pretend To Work Company in Dongguan, launched in April 2025, was full in a month. The Shuangjing Office in Beijing is a converted law firm space, while farm-based workspaces combine desk work with physical farm tasks. Operators like Feiyu described the pretend-work trend as a social experiment. Social media content on 'pretend office life' is going viral, clocking millions of views. How does the pretend-work system operate in China? Up to 40 per cent of the youth who pay to be in pretend-work offices are recent graduates, while the remaining 60 per cent are freelancers or digital nomads, according to reports. Their ages typically range from 25 to 30 years. The ‘applicants’ can pay a daily rate of between 30 to 50 yuan or $4 to $7, or choose monthly plans costing around 400 yuan. They get basic office amenities or can go premium, with even fake supervisors, staged photos. Some stints can end with fake employment certificates. Those going to these offices spend time between 8 PM to 11 PM. During their time in the offices, they hunt of jobs, network, or work on personal projects, often organising group dinners and fostering a sense of community. Why is pretend work so popular in China? Layoffs in tech, real estate and education sectors pushed overall urban unemployment in China to 5.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2025. Amid this, the pretend-work centres are sanctuaries offering routine, mental structure and emotional relief. It’s a temporary coping mechanism, but some see it as delaying real career progress. Some do use this time to learn new skills like AI tools. https://www.wionews.com/videos/new-survey-shows-employees-worldwide-prioritize-work-life-balance-over-payment-8175219/embed Pretend-work trend in China exposes a deeper malaise The pretend work trend is symptomatic of the disconnect between education and labour market needs in China. It also highlights cultural pressures where unemployment carries shame, prompting the youth to engage in this elaborate self-deception. While it can be a short-term relief from reality, the trend underscores deeper systemic issues in China that are unresolved.

<p>There are pretend-work offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and industrial hubs like Taiyuan, according to recent reports. These offices are being hosted in unused law offices, old livestream studios, and even farms&nbsp;</p>

In this country, people are paying companies so that they can 'pretend to work'

<p>In the recent week, the Aalborg Zoo of Denmark faced backlash for asking people to donate their small and healthy pets as food for captive predators. The row came after the Denmark zoo asked for “unwanted animals” in a post on Facebook, such as chickens, rabbits, and guinea pigs. In the post, they said that the pet animal will be “gently euthanised” and then fed to carnivores like the European lynx.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Chickens, rabbits and guinea pigs form an important part of the diet of our predators – especially the European lynx, which needs whole prey that resembles what it would naturally hunt in the wild," the zoo wrote. "In zoos we have a responsibility to imitate the natural food chain of the animals - in terms of both animal welfare and professional integrity," the post continued. "That way, nothing goes to waste - and we ensure natural behavior, nutrition and well-being of our predators."</p><h3>Why Danish woman donates her daughter's pony to Zoo</h3><p>Following the row, a 44-year-old Danish woman disclosed that she donated her daughter's 22-year-old pony to Aalborg Zoo to feed lions. The woman identified as Pernille Sohl claimed that she decided in 2020 that a German riding pony, Chicago 57, had to be put down, The Times reported.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sohl added that she understood the circumstances, which could be “very dramatic and bizarre.” However, all those animals being sent to the zoo will be put down anyway. "But they are going to be put down anyway, and it is not like they are alive when they are given to the predators," Sohl added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Aalborg Zoo stated that it replicates the natural food chain for its predators, emphasising animal welfare and professional ethics. Donors are eligible for a tax deduction of DKK100 (£11.60) for small animals and DKK5 (58p) per kilogram for larger animals, such as horses. So far this year, the zoo has received donations including 137 rabbits, 22 horses, 53 chickens, and 18 guinea pigs.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Therefore, Sohl is not entitled to receive any payment from Aalborg Zoo, but she is entitled to a tax rebate.</p>

A Danish woman donated her daughter's 22-year-old pony to Aalborg Zoo to feed lions. In a post on Facebook, the Denmark zoo asked for “unwanted animals” such as chickens, rabbits, and guinea pigs. 

In the recent week, the Aalborg Zoo of Denmark faced backlash for asking people to donate their small and healthy pets as food for captive predators. The row came after the Denmark zoo asked for “unwanted animals” in a post on Facebook, such as chickens, rabbits, and guinea pigs. In the post, they said that the pet animal will be “gently euthanised” and then fed to carnivores like the European lynx. "Chickens, rabbits and guinea pigs form an important part of the diet of our predators – especially the European lynx, which needs whole prey that resembles what it would naturally hunt in the wild," the zoo wrote. "In zoos we have a responsibility to imitate the natural food chain of the animals - in terms of both animal welfare and professional integrity," the post continued. "That way, nothing goes to waste - and we ensure natural behavior, nutrition and well-being of our predators." Why Danish woman donates her daughter's pony to Zoo Following the row, a 44-year-old Danish woman disclosed that she donated her daughter's 22-year-old pony to Aalborg Zoo to feed lions. The woman identified as Pernille Sohl claimed that she decided in 2020 that a German riding pony, Chicago 57, had to be put down, The Times reported. Sohl added that she understood the circumstances, which could be “very dramatic and bizarre.” However, all those animals being sent to the zoo will be put down anyway. "But they are going to be put down anyway, and it is not like they are alive when they are given to the predators," Sohl added. Aalborg Zoo stated that it replicates the natural food chain for its predators, emphasising animal welfare and professional ethics. Donors are eligible for a tax deduction of DKK100 (£11.60) for small animals and DKK5 (58p) per kilogram for larger animals, such as horses. So far this year, the zoo has received donations including 137 rabbits, 22 horses, 53 chickens, and 18 guinea pigs. Therefore, Sohl is not entitled to receive any payment from Aalborg Zoo, but she is entitled to a tax rebate.

<p>A Danish woman donated her daughter's 22-year-old pony to Aalborg Zoo to feed lions. In a post on Facebook, the Denmark zoo asked for “unwanted animals” such as chickens, rabbits, and guinea pigs.&nbsp;</p>

Denmark woman donates daughter’s pony after Zoo asked people for pets to feed lions

<p>India's ODI captain Rohit Sharma has added a new luxury car to his family. A red Lamborghini Urus was handed over in Mumbai recently after Rohit gave away his old car - another Lamborghini Urus - to a winner of a contest. Rohit's new car carries the number 3015, which is a number that fans didn't take much time to decipher. The digits '3015' represent the birthdays of the two children of the hitman, and together sum up to 45 - his own jersey number.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The number 30 seems to have been reserved for Rohit's daughter Samaira, who was born on December 30, and the number 15 was reserved for his son Ahaan, who was born on November 15. Rohit's previous car was numbered 264, i.e., his highest score in ODI cricket.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="http://wionews.com/sports/india-s-suraj-narredu-makes-history-with-shergar-cup-2025-win-at-ascot-1754904922550"><strong>India’s Suraj Narredu makes history with Shergar Cup 2025 Win at Ascot</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>And as for the vehicle, the newly launched Urus SE, is said to be priced approximately INR 4.57 crore (ex-showroom). On paper, the vehicle boasts performance specs of 800hp, 950Nm torque, and a 0-100 km/h time of merely 3.4 seconds. Rohit was last seen playing in a competitive cricket match for the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League in March 2025. He is most likely to appear in the ODI duty against Australia this October, but the series might be his final one in international cricket.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>There is widespread speculation regarding Virat Kohli and Rohit's future ODI careers, but according to decision-makers in the Indian cricket body, there is no tearing urgency in making an immediate decision regarding the two maestros. With the Bangladesh series in August cancelled, India's next ODI tour will be an away series from October 19-25 against Australia. But whether Rohit and Kohli play ODIs after the Australia tour is a matter of speculation.</p>

From 264 to 3015 Heres why Rohit Sharma chose THIS number plate for his new Lamborghini

India's ODI captain Rohit Sharma has added a new luxury car to his family. A red Lamborghini Urus was handed over in Mumbai recently after Rohit gave away his old car - another Lamborghini Urus - to a winner of a contest. Rohit's new car carries the number 3015, which is a number that fans didn't take much time to decipher. The digits '3015' represent the birthdays of the two children of the hitman, and together sum up to 45 - his own jersey number. The number 30 seems to have been reserved for Rohit's daughter Samaira, who was born on December 30, and the number 15 was reserved for his son Ahaan, who was born on November 15. Rohit's previous car was numbered 264, i.e., his highest score in ODI cricket. Also Read: India’s Suraj Narredu makes history with Shergar Cup 2025 Win at Ascot And as for the vehicle, the newly launched Urus SE, is said to be priced approximately INR 4.57 crore (ex-showroom). On paper, the vehicle boasts performance specs of 800hp, 950Nm torque, and a 0-100 km/h time of merely 3.4 seconds. Rohit was last seen playing in a competitive cricket match for the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League in March 2025. He is most likely to appear in the ODI duty against Australia this October, but the series might be his final one in international cricket. There is widespread speculation regarding Virat Kohli and Rohit's future ODI careers, but according to decision-makers in the Indian cricket body, there is no tearing urgency in making an immediate decision regarding the two maestros. With the Bangladesh series in August cancelled, India's next ODI tour will be an away series from October 19-25 against Australia. But whether Rohit and Kohli play ODIs after the Australia tour is a matter of speculation.

<p>With the Bangladesh series scheduled in August being called off, India's next ODI tour will be an away series from October 19-25 against Australia</p>

From 264 to 3015: Here's why Rohit Sharma chose THIS number plate for his new Lamborghini

<p>An EasyJet pilot stripped and went naked in the reception area of a five-star hotel in Cape Verde after glugging down alcohol. He made his way to a closed bar and then to a gym and spa as horrified visitors watched. He has been suspended for his antics over a day before he was supposed to fly passengers back to the UK. The pilot is said to have several flying hours under his belt. According to The Sun, he flew holidaygoers from the UK to the West African island on August 4. He later checked into the Melia Dunas Beach Resort and Spa, where a typical one-week stay costs £1,569 (Rs 1 lakh, 84 thousand). Reports suggest that he started drinking as soon as he reached the hotel and continued into the night. Then at 2:30 am, he went to the reception area where he got naked. The pilot reeked of alcohol, according to a witness who talked to The Sun. He started roaming around and tried to enter a closed bar.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/pakistani-man-who-threatened-flight-attendant-with-gang-rape-is-married-to-this-supermodel-has-another-wife-in-london-1754546360137"><strong>Pakistani man who threatened flight attendant with gang rape is married to a supermodel, has another wife in London</strong></a></p><h2><strong>People recognised the pilot and complained about him</strong></h2><p>The pilot's reckless behaviour shocked everyone present in the lobby at the time. Some of them recognised him and complained about the drunk naked pilot to easyJet. He was scheduled to fly a plane from Cape Verde to London Gatwick on the afternoon of August 6. However, the airline replaced him with another pilot following the complaint. Upon receiving the complaint about a senior pilot, the airline was in shock, according to an unnamed source who talked to The Sun. "It was the height of stupidity. His career with easyJet is doomed," the person said. “Anyone who saw the pilot cavorting naked in the early hours on the day before a flight would not dream of getting on a plane with him at the controls," another person in the know said.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/man-sneaks-his-wife-into-business-class-for-sleep-time-leaving-flight-attendant-stumped-1752823832777"><strong>Man sneaks his wife into Business Class for sleep time, leaving flight attendant stumped</strong></a></p><h2><strong>EasyJet starts probe against drunk naked pilot</strong></h2><p>The pilot "did not have a stitch on and reeked of alcohol." "He was so drunk that you wouldn’t have put him in charge of a toy aeroplane, never mind the real thing with hundreds of passengers," the source added. EasyJet&nbsp;released a statement on the matter and said, "As soon as we were made aware, the pilot was immediately stood down from duty, in line with our procedures, pending an investigation. The safety of our passengers and crew is EasyJet’s highest priority."</p>

An EasyJet veteran pilot threw caution to the wind and went naked in the hotel lobby in Cape Verde while being sloshed. He tried to enter a closed bar, shocking onlookers. He was supposed to fly people back to London over a day later but the airline removed him.

An EasyJet pilot stripped and went naked in the reception area of a five-star hotel in Cape Verde after glugging down alcohol. He made his way to a closed bar and then to a gym and spa as horrified visitors watched. He has been suspended for his antics over a day before he was supposed to fly passengers back to the UK. The pilot is said to have several flying hours under his belt. According to The Sun, he flew holidaygoers from the UK to the West African island on August 4. He later checked into the Melia Dunas Beach Resort and Spa, where a typical one-week stay costs £1,569 (Rs 1 lakh, 84 thousand). Reports suggest that he started drinking as soon as he reached the hotel and continued into the night. Then at 2:30 am, he went to the reception area where he got naked. The pilot reeked of alcohol, according to a witness who talked to The Sun. He started roaming around and tried to enter a closed bar. Also Read: Pakistani man who threatened flight attendant with gang rape is married to a supermodel, has another wife in London People recognised the pilot and complained about him The pilot's reckless behaviour shocked everyone present in the lobby at the time. Some of them recognised him and complained about the drunk naked pilot to easyJet. He was scheduled to fly a plane from Cape Verde to London Gatwick on the afternoon of August 6. However, the airline replaced him with another pilot following the complaint. Upon receiving the complaint about a senior pilot, the airline was in shock, according to an unnamed source who talked to The Sun. "It was the height of stupidity. His career with easyJet is doomed," the person said. “Anyone who saw the pilot cavorting naked in the early hours on the day before a flight would not dream of getting on a plane with him at the controls," another person in the know said. Also Read: Man sneaks his wife into Business Class for sleep time, leaving flight attendant stumped EasyJet starts probe against drunk naked pilot The pilot "did not have a stitch on and reeked of alcohol." "He was so drunk that you wouldn’t have put him in charge of a toy aeroplane, never mind the real thing with hundreds of passengers," the source added. EasyJet released a statement on the matter and said, "As soon as we were made aware, the pilot was immediately stood down from duty, in line with our procedures, pending an investigation. The safety of our passengers and crew is EasyJet’s highest priority."

<p>An EasyJet veteran pilot threw caution to the wind and went naked in the hotel lobby in Cape Verde while being sloshed. He tried to enter a closed bar, shocking onlookers. He was supposed to fly people back to London over a day later but the airline removed him.</p>

Drunk EasyJet pilot strips naked in hotel lobby. 'Wouldn't put him in charge of a toy plane'

<p>All eyes are on the Alaska summit of US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin on the Ukraine war. European leaders issued a joint statement this past weekend asking Ukraine's participation in the talks. Ahead of Trump's press conference on Monday (Aug 11) where he's likely to talk about Friday's summit, his deputy JD Vance said the Americans are tired of arming Ukraine against Russia. Here's how things are unfolding amid intense diplomacy.</p><h2>Europe scrambles ahead of Trump-Putin summit, wants to avoid side deal</h2><p>European leaders are seeking to speak with Trump before the Putin talks in order to avoid a side deal that omits the presence of Ukraine on the table.</p><p>They're afraid that the summit could marginalise Ukraine from peace talks. The European concerns arise from fears that Trump may pressure Ukraine to make territorial concessions while chasing a peace deal.</p><p>In a joint statement on Saturday, leaders from France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Finland, the UK, and the EU declared that the path to peace in Ukraine cannot be decided without Ukraine.&nbsp;</p><p>"We remain committed to the principle that international borders must not be changed by force,” they said in a joint statement that also called for a “just and lasting peace,” &nbsp;with “robust and credible” security guarantees for Ukraine.</p><p>German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Europe hoped and expected that Zelenskyy will be included in the Alaska talks.</p><p>NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte praised Trump’s willingness to impose secondary sanctions on Russia and increase US weapons flow. &nbsp;“Next Friday will be important because it will be about testing Putin — how serious he is — on bringing this terrible war to an end," he said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-putin-meet-european-leaders-urge-more-pressure-on-russia-russia-ukraine-war-1754822637209/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-putin-meet-european-leaders-urge-more-pressure-on-russia-russia-ukraine-war-1754822637209/embed</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Buy US weapons if you're so concerned: JD Vance's blunt reply to Europeans ahead of Trump-Putin summit</h2><p>In blunt remarks, Vice President JD Vance asked the Europeans to foot the bill if they want to fund the Ukrainian war machine.<br>“Americans, I think, are sick of continuing to send their money, their tax dollars,” &nbsp;He told Fox News channel in an interview. &nbsp;“If the Europeans want to step up and actually buy the weapons from American producers, we're OK with that — but we're not going to fund it ourselves anymore.”</p><h2>What do Russia and Ukraine want to end the war?</h2><p>Trump's idea of “some swapping of territories" is causing concern. The White House said Trump was open to a three-way meeting with Zelensky “at a later time,” while Vance claimed that Putin had agreed to meet Zelenskyy but that scheduling remained an issue.</p><p>Russia wants Ukraine to cede eastern and southern territories, abandon its NATO aspirations, and accept military limitations in exchange for Russian withdrawal of forces.</p><p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is not relenting. He said the end of the war "must be fair”, &nbsp;rejecting any territory concessions to Russia.</p><p>Zelenskyy said the Ukrainians "will not give their land to the occupier.”&nbsp;<br>“We will not give Russia any awards for what it has done.”</p><h2>Political divisions in Washington ahead of Trump- Putin summit</h2><p>Washington politicians are divided on the Trump administration’s approach. Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen slammed the president for missing his own deadline on further Russia sanctions, saying, “Setting deadlines and blowing through them deeply undermines America’s credibility.”&nbsp;</p><p>On the other hand, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham defended the president’s strategy, saying Trump "is going to go to meet Putin from a position of strength, that he’s going to look out for Europe and Ukrainian needs to end this war honourably.”</p><p>Graham also agreed to the territorial concessions, saying, “There will be some land swaps at the end.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

In blunt remarks, Vice President JD Vance asked the Europeans to buy weapons from the US if they want to fund the Ukrainian war machine.


All eyes are on the Alaska summit of US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin on the Ukraine war. European leaders issued a joint statement this past weekend asking Ukraine's participation in the talks. Ahead of Trump's press conference on Monday (Aug 11) where he's likely to talk about Friday's summit, his deputy JD Vance said the Americans are tired of arming Ukraine against Russia. Here's how things are unfolding amid intense diplomacy. Europe scrambles ahead of Trump-Putin summit, wants to avoid side deal European leaders are seeking to speak with Trump before the Putin talks in order to avoid a side deal that omits the presence of Ukraine on the table. They're afraid that the summit could marginalise Ukraine from peace talks. The European concerns arise from fears that Trump may pressure Ukraine to make territorial concessions while chasing a peace deal. In a joint statement on Saturday, leaders from France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Finland, the UK, and the EU declared that the path to peace in Ukraine cannot be decided without Ukraine. "We remain committed to the principle that international borders must not be changed by force,” they said in a joint statement that also called for a “just and lasting peace,” with “robust and credible” security guarantees for Ukraine. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Europe hoped and expected that Zelenskyy will be included in the Alaska talks. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte praised Trump’s willingness to impose secondary sanctions on Russia and increase US weapons flow. “Next Friday will be important because it will be about testing Putin — how serious he is — on bringing this terrible war to an end," he said. https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-putin-meet-european-leaders-urge-more-pressure-on-russia-russia-ukraine-war-1754822637209/embed Buy US weapons if you're so concerned: JD Vance's blunt reply to Europeans ahead of Trump-Putin summit In blunt remarks, Vice President JD Vance asked the Europeans to foot the bill if they want to fund the Ukrainian war machine. “Americans, I think, are sick of continuing to send their money, their tax dollars,” He told Fox News channel in an interview. “If the Europeans want to step up and actually buy the weapons from American producers, we're OK with that — but we're not going to fund it ourselves anymore.” What do Russia and Ukraine want to end the war? Trump's idea of “some swapping of territories" is causing concern. The White House said Trump was open to a three-way meeting with Zelensky “at a later time,” while Vance claimed that Putin had agreed to meet Zelenskyy but that scheduling remained an issue. Russia wants Ukraine to cede eastern and southern territories, abandon its NATO aspirations, and accept military limitations in exchange for Russian withdrawal of forces. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is not relenting. He said the end of the war "must be fair”, rejecting any territory concessions to Russia. Zelenskyy said the Ukrainians "will not give their land to the occupier.” “We will not give Russia any awards for what it has done.” Political divisions in Washington ahead of Trump- Putin summit Washington politicians are divided on the Trump administration’s approach. Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen slammed the president for missing his own deadline on further Russia sanctions, saying, “Setting deadlines and blowing through them deeply undermines America’s credibility.” On the other hand, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham defended the president’s strategy, saying Trump "is going to go to meet Putin from a position of strength, that he’s going to look out for Europe and Ukrainian needs to end this war honourably.” Graham also agreed to the territorial concessions, saying, “There will be some land swaps at the end.”

<p>In blunt remarks, Vice President JD Vance asked the Europeans to buy weapons from the US if they want to fund the Ukrainian war machine.<br>&nbsp;</p>

All Eyes on Alaska: European leaders want to speak to Trump before Putin summit, Vance says US tired of funding Ukraine military

<p>Once reliant on foreign aid but now leading globally, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch a 6,500 kg US-based communication satellite, the Block-2 BlueBird (BlueBird 2), in the next couple of months, the chairman of the space agency, V. Narayanan, said on Sunday. The development comes after the launch of the NISAR satellite, the world’s costliest Earth observation mission in collaboration with NASA.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>While speaking at an event near Chennai, V. Narayanan stated that this mission will follow the historic launch of the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission onboard a GSLV-F16 rocket on July 30. “In another couple of months, a country that received a tiny rocket from the United States, is going to launch a 6,500 kg communication satellite built by the America using our own launcher from Indian soil. What a significant growth it is,” he said, TOI reported.</p><h3>What is the US's BlueBird 2 satellite?</h3><p>Block-2 BlueBird, developed by the US-based company AST SpaceMobile, is a next-generation satellite that is built to revolutionise global connectivity. As per V. Narayanan, this satellite has large communication range measuring up to 2,400 sq ft. Block-2 BlueBird is specially designed with an aim to achieve a data transmission speed of up to 12 Mbps, prompting hassle-free voice, data, and video communication for end users. Interestingly, this satellite will also facilitate direct-to-smartphone broadband connectivity, without the need for specialised terminals.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>India will receive this next-generation satellite in September, and it will be launched from the Sriharikota spaceport aboard the heaviest rocket in ISRO’s fleet, the LMV-3-M5. The interesting part of the Block-2 BlueBird satellite is that it uses AST &amp; Science’s patented technologies to connect directly to cellphones in the space environment for the SpaceMobile Constellation.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The satellite features a 64.38 sq m communication array, enabling direct mobile connectivity through 3GPP-standard frequencies. It has forged partnerships with leading telecom operators worldwide.</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/top-10-space-missions-of-2025-and-beyond-1751524325156">From NASA to ISRO: Who’s exploring what? Here are the top 10 space missions of 2025 and beyond</a></p><h3>NASA's foreign aid to global leader</h3><p>Narayanan recalled that when ISRO was established in 1963, India lagged six to seven years behind advanced spacefaring countries. That same year, the United States donated a tiny rocket, marking the beginning of the Indian Space Programme. "It was on November 21, 1963," he said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He added that leveraging satellite data given by the US in 1975, ISRO showcased 'mass communication' by installing 2,400 television sets across 2,400 villages of 6 Indian states.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"From that (kind of humble beginnings), the 30th of July was a historical day for the Indian space programme. We have launched the NISAR satellite. The costliest satellite ever built in the world. The L Band SAR payload from the USA and S Band payload provided by ISRO. The satellite was placed in orbit precisely by Indian launcher (GSLV). And today, we are shoulder to shoulder with advanced countries," Narayanan remarked.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Narayanan also reiterated ISRO’s commitment to completing the Bharatiya Antariksh Station, India’s own space station, by 2035. The 52-tonne facility will be set up in five modules, with the first module likely to be placed in orbit in 2028.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

After the NISAR mission, ISRO is set to launch a 6,500 kg US-based communication satellite, the Block-2 BlueBird (BlueBird 2), in the next couple of months. This is a next-generation satellite that is built to revolutionise global connectivity.

Once reliant on foreign aid but now leading globally, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch a 6,500 kg US-based communication satellite, the Block-2 BlueBird (BlueBird 2), in the next couple of months, the chairman of the space agency, V. Narayanan, said on Sunday. The development comes after the launch of the NISAR satellite, the world’s costliest Earth observation mission in collaboration with NASA. While speaking at an event near Chennai, V. Narayanan stated that this mission will follow the historic launch of the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission onboard a GSLV-F16 rocket on July 30. “In another couple of months, a country that received a tiny rocket from the United States, is going to launch a 6,500 kg communication satellite built by the America using our own launcher from Indian soil. What a significant growth it is,” he said, TOI reported. What is the US's BlueBird 2 satellite? Block-2 BlueBird, developed by the US-based company AST SpaceMobile, is a next-generation satellite that is built to revolutionise global connectivity. As per V. Narayanan, this satellite has large communication range measuring up to 2,400 sq ft. Block-2 BlueBird is specially designed with an aim to achieve a data transmission speed of up to 12 Mbps, prompting hassle-free voice, data, and video communication for end users. Interestingly, this satellite will also facilitate direct-to-smartphone broadband connectivity, without the need for specialised terminals. India will receive this next-generation satellite in September, and it will be launched from the Sriharikota spaceport aboard the heaviest rocket in ISRO’s fleet, the LMV-3-M5. The interesting part of the Block-2 BlueBird satellite is that it uses AST & Science’s patented technologies to connect directly to cellphones in the space environment for the SpaceMobile Constellation. The satellite features a 64.38 sq m communication array, enabling direct mobile connectivity through 3GPP-standard frequencies. It has forged partnerships with leading telecom operators worldwide. Also read: From NASA to ISRO: Who’s exploring what? Here are the top 10 space missions of 2025 and beyond NASA's foreign aid to global leader Narayanan recalled that when ISRO was established in 1963, India lagged six to seven years behind advanced spacefaring countries. That same year, the United States donated a tiny rocket, marking the beginning of the Indian Space Programme. "It was on November 21, 1963," he said. He added that leveraging satellite data given by the US in 1975, ISRO showcased 'mass communication' by installing 2,400 television sets across 2,400 villages of 6 Indian states. "From that (kind of humble beginnings), the 30th of July was a historical day for the Indian space programme. We have launched the NISAR satellite. The costliest satellite ever built in the world. The L Band SAR payload from the USA and S Band payload provided by ISRO. The satellite was placed in orbit precisely by Indian launcher (GSLV). And today, we are shoulder to shoulder with advanced countries," Narayanan remarked. Narayanan also reiterated ISRO’s commitment to completing the Bharatiya Antariksh Station, India’s own space station, by 2035. The 52-tonne facility will be set up in five modules, with the first module likely to be placed in orbit in 2028.

<p>After the NISAR mission, ISRO is set to launch a 6,500 kg US-based communication satellite, the Block-2 BlueBird (BlueBird 2), in the next couple of months. This is a next-generation satellite that is built to revolutionise global connectivity.</p>

What is Block-2 BlueBird? US-based satellite to be launched by ISRO using India’s heaviest rocket

<p>An Air India flight carrying five members of the Indian Parliament, including Congress MP KC Venugopal, was diverted to Chennai on Sunday (Aug 10) night after a suspected technical fault. In a post on X, Venugopal later claimed that in a "heart stopping moment" the aircraft narrowly avoided disaster when "another aircraft was reportedly on the same runway" during its first landing attempt — a claim the airline has rejected.</p><h2><strong>What happened?</strong></h2><p>Flight AI 2455 took off from Thiruvananthapuram around 8 pm on August 10, bound for Delhi. Onboard the flight were four Kerala MPs - KC Venugopal, K. Radhakrishnan, Kodikkunnil Suresh, and Adoor Prakash. Tirunelveli MP C. Robert Bruce was also on the flight.</p><p>In his X post, Venugopal claimed that "Air India flight AI 2455 from Trivandrum to Delhi - carrying myself, several MPs, and hundreds of passengers - came frighteningly close to tragedy today." He said the plane encountered "unprecedented turbulence" shortly after takeoff, adding that about an hour into the flight, the captain reported a flight signal fault and diverted the flight to Chennai.</p><p>Venugopal claims that the plane circled for nearly two hours before its first landing attempt. "Another aircraft was reportedly on the same runway. In that split second, the Captain's quick decision to pull up saved every life on board. The flight landed safely on the second attempt," he said, calling for a DGCA investigation to "investigate this incident urgently, fix accountability, and ensure such lapses never happen again".</p><h2><strong>Air India rejects Venugopal's claim</strong></h2><p>Air India disputed that account, saying the go-around was ordered by Chennai air traffic control " not because of the presence of another aircraft on the runway" but as part of standard procedure in response to "a suspected technical issue and poor weather conditions". The airline said that the pilots "followed standard procedures throughout the flight". The airline said while it understands that "such an experience can be unsettling," safety was "always our priority".</p>

After an Air India flight carrying five MPs, including KC Venugopal, was diverted to Chennai, the MP has claimed that the flight survived a near-miss with another aircraft. However, Air India has denied this. Here's all you need to know.

An Air India flight carrying five members of the Indian Parliament, including Congress MP KC Venugopal, was diverted to Chennai on Sunday (Aug 10) night after a suspected technical fault. In a post on X, Venugopal later claimed that in a "heart stopping moment" the aircraft narrowly avoided disaster when "another aircraft was reportedly on the same runway" during its first landing attempt — a claim the airline has rejected. What happened? Flight AI 2455 took off from Thiruvananthapuram around 8 pm on August 10, bound for Delhi. Onboard the flight were four Kerala MPs - KC Venugopal, K. Radhakrishnan, Kodikkunnil Suresh, and Adoor Prakash. Tirunelveli MP C. Robert Bruce was also on the flight. In his X post, Venugopal claimed that "Air India flight AI 2455 from Trivandrum to Delhi - carrying myself, several MPs, and hundreds of passengers - came frighteningly close to tragedy today." He said the plane encountered "unprecedented turbulence" shortly after takeoff, adding that about an hour into the flight, the captain reported a flight signal fault and diverted the flight to Chennai. Venugopal claims that the plane circled for nearly two hours before its first landing attempt. "Another aircraft was reportedly on the same runway. In that split second, the Captain's quick decision to pull up saved every life on board. The flight landed safely on the second attempt," he said, calling for a DGCA investigation to "investigate this incident urgently, fix accountability, and ensure such lapses never happen again". Air India rejects Venugopal's claim Air India disputed that account, saying the go-around was ordered by Chennai air traffic control " not because of the presence of another aircraft on the runway" but as part of standard procedure in response to "a suspected technical issue and poor weather conditions". The airline said that the pilots "followed standard procedures throughout the flight". The airline said while it understands that "such an experience can be unsettling," safety was "always our priority".

<p>After an Air India flight carrying five MPs, including KC Venugopal, was diverted to Chennai, the MP has claimed that the flight survived a near-miss with another aircraft. However, Air India has denied this. Here's all you need to know.</p>

'Another plane on runway’: Did MP KC Venugopal's flight to Delhi narrowly avoid disaster? Air India denies near-miss claim

<p>Elon Musk recently sounded an ominous, chilling warning for Japan. The tech tycoon warned that Japan's severe population decline might lead to the company losing "almost a million people this year". On X, the former DOGE chief had previously warned that without a higher birthrate, Japan would "eventually cease to exist". On Friday (Aug 8), he said that the nation's demographic decline was "inevitably set in motion half a century ago" and touted artificial intelligence as the "only hope for turning this around".</p><h2><strong>What's happening in Japan?</strong></h2><p>Musk made the chilling prediction while sharing a World of Statistics post that said, “Japan's population falling with 900,000 more deaths than births in 2024.” Official data from Japan's Ministry of Health shows 686,061 births and 1,605,298 deaths in 2024, a net decline of about 919,000 people.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Japan will lose almost a million people this year. <br><br>This demographic inevitably was set in motion half a century ago and has nothing to do with AI. <br><br>AI is the only hope for turning this around. <a href="https://t.co/RsFcqwMcE1">https://t.co/RsFcqwMcE1</a></p>&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1953543249123324144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>The nation's population continues to shrink due to low birth rates and ageing. Currently, Japan's birth rate stands at 1.26. One user told Musk's AI Grok to confirm the data and asked, "How many kids do we need to produce so that humanity survives?" To this, the AI assistant replied that "to sustain humanity without population decline", the United Nations recommends that the global population must maintain an average of 2.1 children per woman. It added that "Current projections show it dipping below this by 2040-2050 in most regions, risking collapse unless AI, longevity tech, or policies reverse the trend."</p><p>Japan's birth rate has plummeted for the fourteenth straight year, reports Global Statistics, Japan's population change.</p><h2><strong>Is Musk's post just an ad for AI?</strong></h2><p>Musk's tweet has set off a flood of sarcasm and anger, with people asking what the point is behind this tweet, to others pointing out that the X owner's post was just him "trying to sell a product". Slamming Musk, one user said that AI was not going to fix the issues. "You’re just trying to sell a product. People need to be able to afford to live. But if people can’t afford a home, they ain't having kids. FFS people DESERVE a liveable wage, not to be exploited and then told some other SHITTY product is the answer to their problems."</p><p>Another user telling off Musk said that billionaires like him were "the reason why people don't want to have kids. When you hold all the wealth and they can't afford it, they choose to have a life they can afford.".</p><p> </p><p> </p>

Elon Musk warns Japan could lose nearly a million people in 2025 due to low birth rates and ageing, calling AI the “only hope” to reverse the decline. Critics accused him of using the crisis to promote AI. Here's all you need to know.

Elon Musk recently sounded an ominous, chilling warning for Japan. The tech tycoon warned that Japan's severe population decline might lead to the company losing "almost a million people this year". On X, the former DOGE chief had previously warned that without a higher birthrate, Japan would "eventually cease to exist". On Friday (Aug 8), he said that the nation's demographic decline was "inevitably set in motion half a century ago" and touted artificial intelligence as the "only hope for turning this around". What's happening in Japan? Musk made the chilling prediction while sharing a World of Statistics post that said, “Japan's population falling with 900,000 more deaths than births in 2024.” Official data from Japan's Ministry of Health shows 686,061 births and 1,605,298 deaths in 2024, a net decline of about 919,000 people.

<p>Elon Musk warns Japan could lose nearly a million people in 2025 due to low birth rates and ageing, calling AI the “only hope” to reverse the decline. Critics accused him of using the crisis to promote AI. Here's all you need to know.</p>

Elon Musk predicts THIS country will lose 1 million people in 2025, claims 'AI is the only hope,' netizens slam his 'ad'

<p>OpenAI’s ChatGPT o3 model defeated Elon Musk’s xAI model Grok 4 in the final round of a chess tournament to claim the crown of the best artificial intelligence (AI) chess player. Whereas, Google's model Gemini secured the third spot in the tournament, after defeating another OpenAI model. The event, which was held for three days, pitted general-purpose LLMs from multiple AI companies against each other.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As per the BBC report, Elon Musk and Sam Altman, both co-founders of OpenAI, claim their newest models are the most advanced in the world. However, despite excelling at several tasks every day, these AI systems are still developing their chess skills, as Grok made several mistakes in the final matches, including repeatedly losing its queen.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Up until the semifinals, it seemed like nothing would be able to stop Grok 4 on its way to winning the event," said Pedro Pinhata, a writer for Chess.com. "Despite a few moments of weakness, X's AI seemed to be by far the strongest chess player... But the illusion fell through on the last day of the tournament," he added.</p><h3>ChatGPT’s “convincing win” against Grok AI</h3><p>Pedro noted that the "unrecognisable" and "blundering" play of the Grok prompted ChatGPT o3 to clinch a “convincing victory.” "Grok made so many mistakes in these games, but OpenAI did not," said chess grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura during his livestream on the final.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Before the final event of the chess scheduled for Thursday, Elon Musk had said in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter) that the earlier success of the xAI in the tournament had been a “side effect,” as the team had spent almost no effort on chess.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For decades, tech companies have used chess as a benchmark to measure the progress and abilities of a computer, with modern chess machines virtually unbeatable by even the top human players. However, this competition was different, as it did not involve computers designed for chess, but it was held between AI programs designed for everyday use.</p>

The ChatGPT o3 model defeated the xAI model Grok 4 in the final round of a chess tournament to find the strongest chess-playing large language model (LLM) in the world. 

OpenAI’s ChatGPT o3 model defeated Elon Musk’s xAI model Grok 4 in the final round of a chess tournament to claim the crown of the best artificial intelligence (AI) chess player. Whereas, Google's model Gemini secured the third spot in the tournament, after defeating another OpenAI model. The event, which was held for three days, pitted general-purpose LLMs from multiple AI companies against each other. As per the BBC report, Elon Musk and Sam Altman, both co-founders of OpenAI, claim their newest models are the most advanced in the world. However, despite excelling at several tasks every day, these AI systems are still developing their chess skills, as Grok made several mistakes in the final matches, including repeatedly losing its queen. "Up until the semifinals, it seemed like nothing would be able to stop Grok 4 on its way to winning the event," said Pedro Pinhata, a writer for Chess.com. "Despite a few moments of weakness, X's AI seemed to be by far the strongest chess player... But the illusion fell through on the last day of the tournament," he added. ChatGPT’s “convincing win” against Grok AI Pedro noted that the "unrecognisable" and "blundering" play of the Grok prompted ChatGPT o3 to clinch a “convincing victory.” "Grok made so many mistakes in these games, but OpenAI did not," said chess grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura during his livestream on the final. Before the final event of the chess scheduled for Thursday, Elon Musk had said in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter) that the earlier success of the xAI in the tournament had been a “side effect,” as the team had spent almost no effort on chess. For decades, tech companies have used chess as a benchmark to measure the progress and abilities of a computer, with modern chess machines virtually unbeatable by even the top human players. However, this competition was different, as it did not involve computers designed for chess, but it was held between AI programs designed for everyday use.

<p>The ChatGPT o3 model defeated the xAI model Grok 4 in the final round of a chess tournament to find the strongest chess-playing large language model (LLM) in the world.&nbsp;</p>

ChatGPT crowned best AI chess player after final win — Check where Gemini, Grok ranked

<p>President Donald Trump could announce the deployment of National Guard in Washington DC as early as this week, as he threatened a 'federal takeover' in the US capital that he claimed is ruined by violent crime, carjackings and homeless people, or 'hobos' as they're called in America. But is crime and homelessness in DC really such a big crisis? Here is a briefing on the situation.</p><h2>‘DC chaos’: Trump unleashes Feds, seeks military help amid ‘crime crisis’</h2><p>In Washington DC, it’s a summer of sirens, surveillance, and sweeping crackdowns. Trump has declared war on what “lawless and unsafe” Washington, DC. In a stunning development, the agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation are already patrolling the streets. The US military is set to send in the National Guard amid crimes like carjackings and homelessness, as per reports.</p><h2>FBI agents on streets, National Guard on standby</h2><p>For the first time since the post-election unrest of 2020, Trump reportedly deployed 450 federal officers, including 120 FBI agents to roam the US capital.<br>The aim? To crack down on violent crime and carjackings. Since August 9, they have been patrolling DC's streets at night in a sweeping, week-long operation dubbed by insiders as 'Operation Restore Order'.</p><p>It doesn't stop there.<br>Reports said the US military is likely to activate up to 1,000 National Guard troops, as Trump is considering their deployment. No final orders are signed, but reports, including the Reuters news agency, claimed the president could sign off on the mission as soon as this week.</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/donald-trump-threatens-to-send-national-guard-into-the-us-capital-1754581470298/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/donald-trump-threatens-to-send-national-guard-into-the-us-capital-1754581470298/embed</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>DC is 'out of control': Trump's threat of federal takeover</h2><p>In a chilling post on Truth Social, Trump dropped a bombshell, threatening to "federalize Washington, D.C" entirely, if local leaders don’t “get crime under control.” Trump is flirting with the dangerous idea of overturning DC’s Home Rule, a 50-year-old law that grants the city limited self-governance.</p><p>“I may exert my powers to run the city the way it should be run,” Trump wrote.</p><h2>But really, is crime up in Washington DC?</h2><p>But data shows that crime in DC is at a 30-year low. According to DC police and federal prosecutors, violent crime is down 26 per cent in 2025 compared to last year.<br>Homicides are down 12 per cent, with 14 fewer deaths than the same time last year. Assaults with a dangerous weapon have dropped by 19 per cent. Robberies are down 39 per cent.</p><p>Even carjackings — the crime at the centre of Trump’s new law-and-order blitz — have likely come down.&nbsp;</p><p>Carjacking incidents are not new in the US capital. Still, the FBI’s night patrols are focused almost entirely on carjackings.</p><p>The one that shocked everyone was an attempted carjacking of Edward Coristine, a former Department of Government Efficiency staffer. He was reportedly left bloodied and traumatised.</p><p>While overall data is down, some of the recent crimes have been shocking, including the murder of a congressional intern and the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy workers.</p><h2>Is homelessness really a big crisis in DC?</h2><p>As per official data , homelessness in DC has dropped 12 per cent since 2020.</p><p>As part of a Trump executive order, the government has cleared 64 homeless encampments, even as Trump vowed to relocate the homeless “FAR from the Capital.”</p><p>That order, named ‘Making the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful’, was slammed by critics as 'cosmetic cruelty' and a PR stunt.</p><p>Trump is also pushing a 40 per cent budget cut to the Department of Housing and Urban Development.</p><h2>Who really runs Washington DC?</h2><p>Washington DC has a unique status of self-rule. But the National Guard, being a part of the military, answers directly to the President, not a governor. This makes military deployments easier for Trump.</p><p>Local officials were reportedly blindsided by the sudden influx of federal agents, with<br>DC Mayor Muriel Bowser's office denying the approval of the new surge.</p><p>Trump's moves mirror his tactics in 2020 and 2021, at the fag end of his first term, when federal agents and National Guard clashed with protesters and patrolled city streets.</p><p>The writing is clear on the wall for DC residents: Feds are here, and the army is coming.</p>

Are crime and homelessness in DC really such a big crisis? Here is a briefing on the situation with recent data 

President Donald Trump could announce the deployment of National Guard in Washington DC as early as this week, as he threatened a 'federal takeover' in the US capital that he claimed is ruined by violent crime, carjackings and homeless people, or 'hobos' as they're called in America. But is crime and homelessness in DC really such a big crisis? Here is a briefing on the situation. ‘DC chaos’: Trump unleashes Feds, seeks military help amid ‘crime crisis’ In Washington DC, it’s a summer of sirens, surveillance, and sweeping crackdowns. Trump has declared war on what “lawless and unsafe” Washington, DC. In a stunning development, the agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation are already patrolling the streets. The US military is set to send in the National Guard amid crimes like carjackings and homelessness, as per reports. FBI agents on streets, National Guard on standby For the first time since the post-election unrest of 2020, Trump reportedly deployed 450 federal officers, including 120 FBI agents to roam the US capital. The aim? To crack down on violent crime and carjackings. Since August 9, they have been patrolling DC's streets at night in a sweeping, week-long operation dubbed by insiders as 'Operation Restore Order'. It doesn't stop there. Reports said the US military is likely to activate up to 1,000 National Guard troops, as Trump is considering their deployment. No final orders are signed, but reports, including the Reuters news agency, claimed the president could sign off on the mission as soon as this week. https://www.wionews.com/videos/donald-trump-threatens-to-send-national-guard-into-the-us-capital-1754581470298/embed DC is 'out of control': Trump's threat of federal takeover In a chilling post on Truth Social, Trump dropped a bombshell, threatening to "federalize Washington, D.C" entirely, if local leaders don’t “get crime under control.” Trump is flirting with the dangerous idea of overturning DC’s Home Rule, a 50-year-old law that grants the city limited self-governance. “I may exert my powers to run the city the way it should be run,” Trump wrote. But really, is crime up in Washington DC? But data shows that crime in DC is at a 30-year low. According to DC police and federal prosecutors, violent crime is down 26 per cent in 2025 compared to last year. Homicides are down 12 per cent, with 14 fewer deaths than the same time last year. Assaults with a dangerous weapon have dropped by 19 per cent. Robberies are down 39 per cent. Even carjackings — the crime at the centre of Trump’s new law-and-order blitz — have likely come down. Carjacking incidents are not new in the US capital. Still, the FBI’s night patrols are focused almost entirely on carjackings. The one that shocked everyone was an attempted carjacking of Edward Coristine, a former Department of Government Efficiency staffer. He was reportedly left bloodied and traumatised. While overall data is down, some of the recent crimes have been shocking, including the murder of a congressional intern and the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy workers. Is homelessness really a big crisis in DC? As per official data , homelessness in DC has dropped 12 per cent since 2020. As part of a Trump executive order, the government has cleared 64 homeless encampments, even as Trump vowed to relocate the homeless “FAR from the Capital.” That order, named ‘Making the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful’, was slammed by critics as 'cosmetic cruelty' and a PR stunt. Trump is also pushing a 40 per cent budget cut to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Who really runs Washington DC? Washington DC has a unique status of self-rule. But the National Guard, being a part of the military, answers directly to the President, not a governor. This makes military deployments easier for Trump. Local officials were reportedly blindsided by the sudden influx of federal agents, with DC Mayor Muriel Bowser's office denying the approval of the new surge. Trump's moves mirror his tactics in 2020 and 2021, at the fag end of his first term, when federal agents and National Guard clashed with protesters and patrolled city streets. The writing is clear on the wall for DC residents: Feds are here, and the army is coming.

<p>Are crime and homelessness in DC really such a big crisis? Here is a briefing on the situation with recent data&nbsp;</p>

‘Federal takeover’: Is Washington DC so RUINED by crime, homelessness, that Trump unleashed FBI, wants National Guard? Here are the facts

<p>Amid the ongoing debate over trade tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, including a whopping 50 per cent tariff on India, a century-old political cartoon has resurfaced on social media and gone viral. Popular US cartoonist Bob Minor in 1925 had drawn a cartoon showing the balance of global power one day shifting from the western countries that posses money and guns, to China, India, and Africa that were poor in that sphere, but rich in people.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The cartoon was originally published in the socialist Chicago newspaper Daily Worker. Several years later, in 2024 it was republished by the website scrapsfromtheloft with the caption, “Almost 100 years ago, famous US cartoonist Bob Minor had a realisation: Western nations ruled the world because they were rich in money and guns. China, India, and Africa were poor in money and guns but rich in people. One day, the balance of power would shift. Minor drew this cartoon in 1925. Now, 99 years later, the people of the world are waking up and realising something has changed.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Here is the cartoon posted on social media.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Bob Minor’s 1925 cartoon was not just art- it was prophecy! India, China, Africa: once called ‘sleeping giants’ now global gamechangers. The world is seeing the rise he predicted.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PowerShift?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PowerShift</a> <a href="https://t.co/eFHGBTr5Co">pic.twitter.com/eFHGBTr5Co</a></p>&mdash; Shubham (@shubhamjain1499) <a href="https://twitter.com/shubhamjain1499/status/1954056235931906186?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>In this political cartoon three colossal figures representing China, India, and Africa loom over three dwarf characters labeled US Imperialism, French Imperialism and British Imperialism, all armed with whips.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/first-space-wedding-know-how-russian-cosmonaut-married-american-girlfriend-while-orbiting-in-the-iss-1754814025518">First space wedding: Russian cosmonaut married American girlfriend while orbiting in the ISS. Know all about it</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The message that comes out of the cartoon is that the Western nations ruled the world with money, guns, and military force but they always overlooked the potential that the underdeveloped and economically weaker countries like China, India, and Africa had in terms of people and culture.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It also points to a future shift in global power, where these dominated nations would rise up and probably surpass the western powers that once sought to control them.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The post's timing coinciding with Trump's tariffs that have hit countries like India, China and African countries like &nbsp;Libya, South Africa, Algeria and Tunisia has intensified discussion on whether Minor's vision is now becoming reality.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p>

The cartoon points to a future shift in global power, where India, China and Africa dominated for centuries by the US and West would rise up and probably surpass the Western powers.

Amid the ongoing debate over trade tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, including a whopping 50 per cent tariff on India, a century-old political cartoon has resurfaced on social media and gone viral. Popular US cartoonist Bob Minor in 1925 had drawn a cartoon showing the balance of global power one day shifting from the western countries that posses money and guns, to China, India, and Africa that were poor in that sphere, but rich in people. The cartoon was originally published in the socialist Chicago newspaper Daily Worker. Several years later, in 2024 it was republished by the website scrapsfromtheloft with the caption, “Almost 100 years ago, famous US cartoonist Bob Minor had a realisation: Western nations ruled the world because they were rich in money and guns. China, India, and Africa were poor in money and guns but rich in people. One day, the balance of power would shift. Minor drew this cartoon in 1925. Now, 99 years later, the people of the world are waking up and realising something has changed.” Here is the cartoon posted on social media.

<p>The cartoon points to a future shift in global power, where India, China and Africa dominated for centuries by the US and West would rise up and probably surpass the Western powers.</p>

1925 cartoon depicting rise of China, India, Africa over US, West goes viral a century later. Here is what it showed.

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<p>Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, on Sunday (Aug 10) slammed India over New Delhi's decision to put the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance, claiming that the move can potentially lead to the starvation of 250 million people. He also threatened to target any future Indian dams on the Indus River. Munir, who's on a US visit, also warned that Pakistan had no dearth of missiles and would obliterate any dams India decides to build on the river. He even made a nuclear threat against India and the world, saying, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/pakistan/pakistan-s-army-chief-makes-nuclear-threat-against-india-and-world-says-if-we-go-down-we-ll-take-half-the-world-down-with-us-1754874504447">"if we think we are going down, we'll take half the world down with us".</a></p><h2><strong>Munir threatens India</strong></h2><p>Speaking at a private black-tie dinner in Tampa hosted for businessman Adnan Asad, who serves as Pakistan's honorary consul in Tampa, Munir said Pakistan was a nuclear power and would use its arsenal if necessary. He also threatened to target any future Indian dams on the Indus River, saying India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty could put hundreds of millions at risk of starvation.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Raking up the Indus Water Treaty issue, Munir slammed India and claimed that the suspension of the treaty could place 250 million people at risk of starvation. Following the Pahalgam terror attack, India had put the years-old treaty in abeyance, i.e., it has been temporarily suspended, not formally terminated.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Watch | Pakistan suffers $14.4 MN loss after closing airspace to India</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/pakistan-suffers-14-4-mn-loss-after-closing-airspace-to-india-1754837074932/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/pakistan-suffers-14-4-mn-loss-after-closing-airspace-to-india-1754837074932/embed</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He announced that Pakistan "will wait for India to build a dam, and when it does so, 10 missiles se faarigh kar denge (we will destroy it with 10 missiles)". Munir insisted that Pakistan has "no shortage of missiles" and would destroy Indian dams if built. "The Indus River is not the Indians' family property. Humein missilon ki kami nahi hai, al-Hamdulillah (we don't have a missile shortage, Praise be to God)," he said reportedly.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Munir's India tirade</strong></h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to ThePrint, phones and recording devices were banned at the dinner. Recounting the Pakistani army chief's comments, later attendees said he made several references to India and the recent tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad. Referring to an earlier post, he said, "Ek tweet karwaya tha with Surah Fil and a picture of (the industrialist) Mukesh Ambani to show them what we will do the next time," he said. Surah Al-Fil (The Elephant) is the 105th chapter of the Quran, composed of 5 verses. It narrates the story of the "People of the Elephant" and how Allah protected the Ka'aba in Mecca from their attack. The surah describes how Allah sent flocks of birds carrying stones of baked clay, which destroyed the army of the elephant.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"We'll start from India's East, where they have located their most valuable resources, and then move westwards," he announced. Using what he called a crude analogy, Munir added that “India is shining Mercedes coming on a highway like Ferrari, but we are a dump truck full of gravel. If the truck hits the car, who is going to be the loser?”</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir has threatened to destroy any future Indian dams on the Indus River and warned of nuclear retaliation, claiming India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty could starve 250 million people. He claimed Pakistan had “no shortage of missiles.”

Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, on Sunday (Aug 10) slammed India over New Delhi's decision to put the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance, claiming that the move can potentially lead to the starvation of 250 million people. He also threatened to target any future Indian dams on the Indus River. Munir, who's on a US visit, also warned that Pakistan had no dearth of missiles and would obliterate any dams India decides to build on the river. He even made a nuclear threat against India and the world, saying, "if we think we are going down, we'll take half the world down with us". Munir threatens India Speaking at a private black-tie dinner in Tampa hosted for businessman Adnan Asad, who serves as Pakistan's honorary consul in Tampa, Munir said Pakistan was a nuclear power and would use its arsenal if necessary. He also threatened to target any future Indian dams on the Indus River, saying India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty could put hundreds of millions at risk of starvation. Raking up the Indus Water Treaty issue, Munir slammed India and claimed that the suspension of the treaty could place 250 million people at risk of starvation. Following the Pahalgam terror attack, India had put the years-old treaty in abeyance, i.e., it has been temporarily suspended, not formally terminated. Watch | Pakistan suffers $14.4 MN loss after closing airspace to India https://www.wionews.com/videos/pakistan-suffers-14-4-mn-loss-after-closing-airspace-to-india-1754837074932/embed He announced that Pakistan "will wait for India to build a dam, and when it does so, 10 missiles se faarigh kar denge (we will destroy it with 10 missiles)". Munir insisted that Pakistan has "no shortage of missiles" and would destroy Indian dams if built. "The Indus River is not the Indians' family property. Humein missilon ki kami nahi hai, al-Hamdulillah (we don't have a missile shortage, Praise be to God)," he said reportedly. Munir's India tirade According to ThePrint, phones and recording devices were banned at the dinner. Recounting the Pakistani army chief's comments, later attendees said he made several references to India and the recent tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad. Referring to an earlier post, he said, "Ek tweet karwaya tha with Surah Fil and a picture of (the industrialist) Mukesh Ambani to show them what we will do the next time," he said. Surah Al-Fil (The Elephant) is the 105th chapter of the Quran, composed of 5 verses. It narrates the story of the "People of the Elephant" and how Allah protected the Ka'aba in Mecca from their attack. The surah describes how Allah sent flocks of birds carrying stones of baked clay, which destroyed the army of the elephant. "We'll start from India's East, where they have located their most valuable resources, and then move westwards," he announced. Using what he called a crude analogy, Munir added that “India is shining Mercedes coming on a highway like Ferrari, but we are a dump truck full of gravel. If the truck hits the car, who is going to be the loser?”

<p>Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir has threatened to destroy any future Indian dams on the Indus River and warned of nuclear retaliation, claiming India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty could starve 250 million people. He claimed Pakistan had “no shortage of missiles.”</p>

'No shortage of missiles': Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir threatens India over Indus waters, vows to obliterate any dam New Delhi builds

<p>The Taimara Valley in Jharkhand is the land where time fast forwards by as much as two years. People who have crossed the region between Rampur and Taimara Valley say that the time on their mobile phones automatically shifted forward. The new time is believed to be more than two years ahead of the current time. This region is 30 kilometres from Ranchi and falls on the Ranchi-Jamshedpur Highway, NH-33. Reports suggest that the lights flicker here, and mobile applications stop working altogether. What leads to the time moving forward by two years in Taimara? While people who live in the area are accustomed to the spooky shift, it is a scary occurrence for first-time visitors. However, scientists say there is a perfectly reasonable explanation for it, and it is linked to Taimara Valley's location. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/sexual-escapade-on-a-cliff-kills-brazilian-couple-as-their-car-rolls-down-1300-feet-1754880805492"><strong>Sexual escapade on a cliff kills Brazilian couple as their car rolls down 1,300 feet</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Messages of time change in Taimara Valley</strong></h2><p>Several people who have crossed the Taimara Valley say that they get messages about the time change on their phones. The year also changes by itself, moving ahead by one to two years. This spooky phenomenon happens because Taimara is believed to be intersected by the Tropic of Cancer. Some experts say that this has caused the magnetic and radiation field in the region to become extremely strong, causing the phones and other electronic devices to behave erratically. Another cause cited for the powerful magnetic field in Taimara Valley is the presence of a kind of granite stone, which is believed to have magnetic properties. Dr Bacha Ram Jha, Head of the Geology Department of Ranchi University, told News 18 that clocks can change times because of magnetic fields; however, it cannot be said with certainty that this is what is happening in Taimara. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/on-19-january-2038-we-will-return-137-years-back-in-time-because-of-y2k-like-crisis-1754552664119"><strong>Another Y2K? On 19 Jan, 2038, we'll return 137 years back in time if...</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Ghost of a woman in Taimara Valley</strong></h2><p>Meanwhile, it is just a rumour as not everyone who has been to the picturesque valley reported the change in time. Many of whom who regularly cross the region say that nothing happens to their clocks and phones. This is not all that Taimara is known for. The valley witnesses several accidents, and locals believe this is because of the ghost of a woman roaming the highway. People say that a woman clad in a white saree walks on the road, forcing people to swerve suddenly, which causes accidents. They have built a temple nearby to avoid such disasters. The story of time moving forward in Taimara remains largely a hearsay with no official confirmation on the happenings.&nbsp;</p>

Taimara Valley in Jharkhand is believed to harbour some kind of energy which causes time to skip ahead by two years. The mobile phone clocks give messages of change in the time zone. However, it is not a confirmed fact and is believed to be something that was passed down by the grapevine.

The Taimara Valley in Jharkhand is the land where time fast forwards by as much as two years. People who have crossed the region between Rampur and Taimara Valley say that the time on their mobile phones automatically shifted forward. The new time is believed to be more than two years ahead of the current time. This region is 30 kilometres from Ranchi and falls on the Ranchi-Jamshedpur Highway, NH-33. Reports suggest that the lights flicker here, and mobile applications stop working altogether. What leads to the time moving forward by two years in Taimara? While people who live in the area are accustomed to the spooky shift, it is a scary occurrence for first-time visitors. However, scientists say there is a perfectly reasonable explanation for it, and it is linked to Taimara Valley's location. Also Read: Sexual escapade on a cliff kills Brazilian couple as their car rolls down 1,300 feet Messages of time change in Taimara Valley Several people who have crossed the Taimara Valley say that they get messages about the time change on their phones. The year also changes by itself, moving ahead by one to two years. This spooky phenomenon happens because Taimara is believed to be intersected by the Tropic of Cancer. Some experts say that this has caused the magnetic and radiation field in the region to become extremely strong, causing the phones and other electronic devices to behave erratically. Another cause cited for the powerful magnetic field in Taimara Valley is the presence of a kind of granite stone, which is believed to have magnetic properties. Dr Bacha Ram Jha, Head of the Geology Department of Ranchi University, told News 18 that clocks can change times because of magnetic fields; however, it cannot be said with certainty that this is what is happening in Taimara. Also Read: Another Y2K? On 19 Jan, 2038, we'll return 137 years back in time if... Ghost of a woman in Taimara Valley Meanwhile, it is just a rumour as not everyone who has been to the picturesque valley reported the change in time. Many of whom who regularly cross the region say that nothing happens to their clocks and phones. This is not all that Taimara is known for. The valley witnesses several accidents, and locals believe this is because of the ghost of a woman roaming the highway. People say that a woman clad in a white saree walks on the road, forcing people to swerve suddenly, which causes accidents. They have built a temple nearby to avoid such disasters. The story of time moving forward in Taimara remains largely a hearsay with no official confirmation on the happenings.

<p>Taimara Valley in Jharkhand is believed to harbour some kind of energy which causes time to move forward by two years. The mobile phone clocks give messages of change in the time zone. However, it is not a confirmed fact and is believed to be something that was passed down by the grapevine.</p>

The mysterious Taimara Valley where time skips ahead by two years, or so some say

<p>Just days before India celebrates its 79th Independence Day, a third "dummy" security breach was missed by the Red Fort security personnel. As per reports, a "dummy terrorist" from the Delhi Police's special cell snuck into the Red Fort on Friday (Aug 8). The dummy terrorist even managed to carry mock explosives up to the children's exposure, according to reports. This was the third such security lapse during mock drills ahead of August 15 celebrations.</p><h2><strong>What happened?</strong></h2><p>Citing a Delhi police officer, Hindustan Times reports that the dummy terrorist entered the Red Fort premises by scaling a wall near the Nishad Raj Road petrol pump. He then "spent considerable time loitering" in the high-security seating zone and even took selfies and recorded videos among security personnel before leaving.</p><p>Photos and videos of the mock security breach were later shared with the police headquarters and the Prime Minister's security unit as per protocol. However, no disciplinary action has been taken against the erring officers.</p><h2><strong>Third such breach</strong></h2><p>This was the third security drill that ended in a breach in recent days. Previously, seven police personnel were suspended after failing to stop a man from entering the Red Fort premises with a dummy bomb during a similar mock drill. Recently, five Bangladeshi nationals were also apprehended while attempting to enter the Red Fort.</p><p>As per officials, at least 15 such mock drills have been successfully completed. In a statement, Raja Banthia, Deputy commissioner of police (North) said that the drills were routine affair and "We continue to do them to rule out any shortcomings and we have conducted several successful drills where the mock operatives were caught".</p><p>"Three subversion attempt mock drills and two dummy infiltration drills by Special Branch, nine dummy infiltration attempts by local vigilance branch and one subversion attempt mock drill of Special Cell have been successful, in which the dummy suspects were caught," said another officer.</p><p><strong>Watch | PM Modi, Rajnath Singh point to India's hardline stance against terrorism</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/pm-modi-rajnath-singh-point-to-india-s-hardline-stance-against-terrorism-1754883874365/embed"><strong>https://www.wionews.com/videos/pm-modi-rajnath-singh-point-to-india-s-hardline-stance-against-terrorism-1754883874365/embed</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Days before Independence Day, a third failed mock drill breach at Delhi’s Red Fort saw a “dummy terrorist” sneak past security with mock explosives, loiter in the VIP zone, and take selfies. It follows earlier lapses.

Just days before India celebrates its 79th Independence Day, a third "dummy" security breach was missed by the Red Fort security personnel. As per reports, a "dummy terrorist" from the Delhi Police's special cell snuck into the Red Fort on Friday (Aug 8). The dummy terrorist even managed to carry mock explosives up to the children's exposure, according to reports. This was the third such security lapse during mock drills ahead of August 15 celebrations. What happened? Citing a Delhi police officer, Hindustan Times reports that the dummy terrorist entered the Red Fort premises by scaling a wall near the Nishad Raj Road petrol pump. He then "spent considerable time loitering" in the high-security seating zone and even took selfies and recorded videos among security personnel before leaving. Photos and videos of the mock security breach were later shared with the police headquarters and the Prime Minister's security unit as per protocol. However, no disciplinary action has been taken against the erring officers. Third such breach This was the third security drill that ended in a breach in recent days. Previously, seven police personnel were suspended after failing to stop a man from entering the Red Fort premises with a dummy bomb during a similar mock drill. Recently, five Bangladeshi nationals were also apprehended while attempting to enter the Red Fort. As per officials, at least 15 such mock drills have been successfully completed. In a statement, Raja Banthia, Deputy commissioner of police (North) said that the drills were routine affair and "We continue to do them to rule out any shortcomings and we have conducted several successful drills where the mock operatives were caught". "Three subversion attempt mock drills and two dummy infiltration drills by Special Branch, nine dummy infiltration attempts by local vigilance branch and one subversion attempt mock drill of Special Cell have been successful, in which the dummy suspects were caught," said another officer. Watch | PM Modi, Rajnath Singh point to India's hardline stance against terrorism https://www.wionews.com/videos/pm-modi-rajnath-singh-point-to-india-s-hardline-stance-against-terrorism-1754883874365/embed

<p>Days before Independence Day, a third failed mock drill breach at Delhi’s Red Fort saw a “dummy terrorist” sneak past security with mock explosives, loiter in the VIP zone, and take selfies. It follows earlier lapses.</p>

Red Fort security fails for the third time: Mock terrorist with bomb walks in just days before Independence Day

<p>A couple in Brazil who stopped at the edge of a 1,300-foot cliff to have sex died when their car rolled down into the pit. The naked dead bodies of the man and the woman were found outside the car as they were flung out at a height of about 100 metres when the vehicle hit the ground. Police are investigating the accident and do not suspect any foul play. They believe that the couple's movements led the car to shift and tumble down the edge. Adriana Machado Ribeiro, 42, and Marcone da Silva Cardoso, 26, were returning from a party in Venda Nova do Imigrante when they decided to stop at a point from where hang gliders launch to take off. Marcone had dropped off his brother and his girlfriend a few minutes back. However, their choice of location proved fatal. As they got intimate, their intense activity led the car to steer forward, and it rolled over the cliff. According to The Sun, the vehicle fell around 1 am local time, the police said.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/swedish-company-gives-masturbation-break-to-its-staff-1753760328714"><strong>'An apple a day...': A Swedish company gives 30-minute masturbation break to its staff. Here's why</strong></a></p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/pattaya-indian-men-refuse-to-pay-sex-worker-claiming-she-misled-them-about-her-figure-1753503731343"><strong>Indian men refuse to pay sex worker in Pattaya claiming she misled them about her figure</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Investigation into death of Brazilian couple</strong></h2><p>The man and the woman were ejected roughly 328 feet. The car fell down another 300 metres after the couple was thrown out of the vehicle. The mangled car was found on private property at around 7 am by a caretaker. Marcone’s body was found at the base of the cliff, while Adriana’s remains were further down as firefighters navigated a steep terrain to recover them, CNN Brazil reported. Police officer Alberto Roque Peres told local media, “There were no signs of violence at the scene or on the bodies, and the car’s handbrake was engaged." Marcone’s brother told the publication that the couple had been together for six months. Others who knew the couple said that they had a healthy relationship, and they never saw them fighting or getting violent. Marcone worked as a machine operator in Venda Nova do Imigrante, while Adriana worked at her mother's bakery. She leaves behind a son and a daughter.</p>

A couple in Brazil stopped on a cliff to have sex in their car. However, their activity led the vehicle to start moving forward, ultimately falling 1,300 feet off the edge despite their hand brake being engaged. They were flung out of the car several feet away. 

A couple in Brazil who stopped at the edge of a 1,300-foot cliff to have sex died when their car rolled down into the pit. The naked dead bodies of the man and the woman were found outside the car as they were flung out at a height of about 100 metres when the vehicle hit the ground. Police are investigating the accident and do not suspect any foul play. They believe that the couple's movements led the car to shift and tumble down the edge. Adriana Machado Ribeiro, 42, and Marcone da Silva Cardoso, 26, were returning from a party in Venda Nova do Imigrante when they decided to stop at a point from where hang gliders launch to take off. Marcone had dropped off his brother and his girlfriend a few minutes back. However, their choice of location proved fatal. As they got intimate, their intense activity led the car to steer forward, and it rolled over the cliff. According to The Sun, the vehicle fell around 1 am local time, the police said. Also Read: 'An apple a day...': A Swedish company gives 30-minute masturbation break to its staff. Here's why Also Read: Indian men refuse to pay sex worker in Pattaya claiming she misled them about her figure Investigation into death of Brazilian couple The man and the woman were ejected roughly 328 feet. The car fell down another 300 metres after the couple was thrown out of the vehicle. The mangled car was found on private property at around 7 am by a caretaker. Marcone’s body was found at the base of the cliff, while Adriana’s remains were further down as firefighters navigated a steep terrain to recover them, CNN Brazil reported. Police officer Alberto Roque Peres told local media, “There were no signs of violence at the scene or on the bodies, and the car’s handbrake was engaged." Marcone’s brother told the publication that the couple had been together for six months. Others who knew the couple said that they had a healthy relationship, and they never saw them fighting or getting violent. Marcone worked as a machine operator in Venda Nova do Imigrante, while Adriana worked at her mother's bakery. She leaves behind a son and a daughter.

<p>A couple in Brazil stopped on a cliff to have sex in their car. However, their activity led the vehicle to start moving forward, ultimately falling 1,300 feet off the edge despite their hand brake being engaged. They were flung out of the car several feet away.&nbsp;</p>

Sexual escapade on a cliff kills Brazilian couple as their car rolls down 1,300 feet

<p>Australians saw a meteor streaking through the sky on Sunday night, with some reporting that they felt the ground shake. Residents of the state of Victoria witnessed the fireball in regions like Bendigo, Ballarat and the western areas of Melbourne. The meteor was captured on dashcams and CCTVs at around 8 pm. People on social media reported that there was some movement in the ground following the meteor strike. The landing place of the meteor is not known, although most of it likely burned up in the atmosphere. Experts believe that the fragments may have landed on the ground between Bendigo and Ballarat. Those who reported hearing a "sonic boom", recalled feeling like an earthquake had hit the area.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/7-years-2-asteroids-and-tonnes-of-shooting-meteorites-are-earth-astronauts-and-satellites-really-safe-1751364306598"><strong>City killer asteroid can shoot meteorites like bullets at Earth in 2032. Who is at risk?</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Meteor shakes ground in Australia&nbsp;</strong></h2><p>One of them in the Bendigo suburb of Strathfieldsaye told ABC News Australia that the sound led her to think that her neighbour's house had exploded. She even called them to check if something had gone wrong. The sonic boom has excited scientists who say that this means that large pieces of the meteor could have fallen to the ground. "To be able to hear the sonic boom loudly from the ground suggests that quite a big chunk of the meteor was pretty close to the ground," Associate Professor Michael Brown from Monash University’s school of physics and astronomy told The Age.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/how-likely-is-an-asteroid-to-hit-earth-and-what-are-the-chances-of-death-1754635756375"><strong>Shocking study reveals an asteroid could kill you before rabies and lightning do</strong></a></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨🇦🇺 Meanwhile over Victoria, Australia <br><br>Earlier today local residents reported a sonic boom as this alleged meteor crashes to Earth burning up through the atmosphere as it passes. Wild. <a href="https://t.co/xr1FGVgFzr">pic.twitter.com/xr1FGVgFzr</a></p>&mdash; Concerned Citizen (@BGatesIsaPyscho) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGatesIsaPyscho/status/1954631334401646625?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2><strong>Was meteor in Australia linked to meteor shower?</strong></h2><p>This comes as the Perseids meteor shower peaks in the night sky. However, those familiar with such space rocks do not think that the two events are related. Astronomer Perry Vlahos told The Age that it seems to be a "sporadic meteor", one with a non-specific origin. Sunday night's fireball was neither linked to the Perseids nor the Alpha Capricornids, he added. Also, "the point the meteors appear to radiate out from never rises above the horizon for us at the latitude of Victoria," Vlahos said. Hence, it could not have originated from the meteor showers. Meanwhile, Amateur astronomer David Finlay told ABC that the meteor was quite large, as shown by the sonic boom it generated, a meteor event that is rare in Australia.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A listener named Justin called into the ABC Radio Melbourne show Talkback and reported that he saw the object in Ballarat, and it was so bright that he "thought it was a plane crash." He added, "It slowly moved across, and then it just went straight, fast down to wherever it went." Another listener said the thumping felt like an explosion, and the " house seemed to lift up and drop down again."</p>

Australia meteor: A meteor was seen in the sky on Sunday night in Australia. People in Bendigo, Ballarat and the western areas of Melbourne saw it. The meteor also shook the ground, with reports of a sonic boom. Pieces of the meteor are believed to have fallen.

Australians saw a meteor streaking through the sky on Sunday night, with some reporting that they felt the ground shake. Residents of the state of Victoria witnessed the fireball in regions like Bendigo, Ballarat and the western areas of Melbourne. The meteor was captured on dashcams and CCTVs at around 8 pm. People on social media reported that there was some movement in the ground following the meteor strike. The landing place of the meteor is not known, although most of it likely burned up in the atmosphere. Experts believe that the fragments may have landed on the ground between Bendigo and Ballarat. Those who reported hearing a "sonic boom", recalled feeling like an earthquake had hit the area. Also Read: City killer asteroid can shoot meteorites like bullets at Earth in 2032. Who is at risk? Meteor shakes ground in Australia One of them in the Bendigo suburb of Strathfieldsaye told ABC News Australia that the sound led her to think that her neighbour's house had exploded. She even called them to check if something had gone wrong. The sonic boom has excited scientists who say that this means that large pieces of the meteor could have fallen to the ground. "To be able to hear the sonic boom loudly from the ground suggests that quite a big chunk of the meteor was pretty close to the ground," Associate Professor Michael Brown from Monash University’s school of physics and astronomy told The Age. Also Read: Shocking study reveals an asteroid could kill you before rabies and lightning do

<p>Australia meteor: A meteor was seen in the sky on Sunday night in Australia. People in Bendigo, Ballarat and the western areas of Melbourne saw it. The meteor also shook the ground, with reports of a sonic boom. Pieces of the meteor are believed to have fallen.</p>

VIDEO: Meteor jolts Earth in Victoria, Australia. Was it linked to meteor shower?

<p>US President Donald Trump on Sunday (Aug 10) demanded that Washington, DC's homeless population be removed from the capital "immediately". Calling for the US capital's homeless population to "move out IMMEDIATELY" or face eviction, he demanded that they must be relocated "far from the Capital." Trump also, once again, repeated his threat to deploy federal officers to tackle crime, despite city data showing violent crime is at its lowest point in more than 30 years.</p><h2><strong>'Move out IMMEDIATELY'</strong></h2><p>In a post on Truth Social on Sunday, Trump wrote, "The Homeless have to move out, IMMEDIATELY". Addressing the homeless population, he promised that his government "will give you places to stay, but FAR from the Capital". His post included four photos apparently taken from his motorcade as he travelled from the White House to his golf club in Virginia. The photos showed tents along a highway on-ramp just over a mile from the White House, a sleeping man on the steps of the American Institute of Pharmacy Building on Constitution Avenue, and some roadside litter on the E Street Expressway, near the Kennedy Centre. He also warned the criminals, saying, “you don’t have to move out. We’re going to put you in jail where you belong. It’s all going to happen very fast, just like the Border.”</p>

<p>Trump also used the post to promote a Monday (Aug 11) news conference that he claims "will, essentially, stop violent crime" without giving specifics. He has previously also claimed that the 10am press conference "will not only involve ending the Crime, Murder, and Death in our Nation’s Capital, but will also be about Cleanliness". The Free DC movement has planned a protest at the same time.</p><h2><strong>Does Washington have a homelessness, crime epidemic?</strong></h2><p>As per The Guardian, despite Trump's claims, the US has no homelessness or violent crime epidemic. Data from the Community Partnership, which works to prevent homelessness in Washington DC, shows that every night, the city of about 700,000 people has about 800 unsheltered residents, 3,275 in emergency shelters, and 1,065 in transitional housing.</p><p>Trump's repeated claims that it might be necessary to federalise law enforcement also have no data backing them. Violent crime in 2024 is down 35 per cent from 2023 and down another 26 per cent so far this year, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Mayor Muriel Bowser, in a conversation with MSNBC, insisted that the city was "not experiencing a crime spike". She said that they "have spent over the last two years driving down violent crime in this city, driving it down to a 30-year low.”</p><p>She added that "Federal law enforcement is always on the street in DC, and we always work cooperatively with them." Trump has recently ordered a surge of federal officers into DC, ordering them to increase patrols, citing the assault case of DOGE whiz kid Edward Corstein aka 'Big Balls' which has already been handled by local police. He has also floated overturning the city's 1973 Home Rule Act to impose direct federal control, something the White House says lawyers are "studying" the possibility of legislation to overturn the law granting Washington DC self-rule.</p><p><strong>Watch | Ex‑DOGE staffer mugged in Washington DC</strong>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/ex-doge-staffer-mugged-in-washington-dc-trump-and-musk-demand-federal-control-1754479761987/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/ex-doge-staffer-mugged-in-washington-dc-trump-and-musk-demand-federal-control-1754479761987/embed</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Donald Trump, in a Truth Social post, has demanded that Washington DC’s homeless must “immediately” move out of the US capital, repeating threats to deploy federal officers despite data showing crime at a 30-year low. 

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (Aug 10) demanded that Washington, DC's homeless population be removed from the capital "immediately". Calling for the US capital's homeless population to "move out IMMEDIATELY" or face eviction, he demanded that they must be relocated "far from the Capital." Trump also, once again, repeated his threat to deploy federal officers to tackle crime, despite city data showing violent crime is at its lowest point in more than 30 years. 'Move out IMMEDIATELY' In a post on Truth Social on Sunday, Trump wrote, "The Homeless have to move out, IMMEDIATELY". Addressing the homeless population, he promised that his government "will give you places to stay, but FAR from the Capital". His post included four photos apparently taken from his motorcade as he travelled from the White House to his golf club in Virginia. The photos showed tents along a highway on-ramp just over a mile from the White House, a sleeping man on the steps of the American Institute of Pharmacy Building on Constitution Avenue, and some roadside litter on the E Street Expressway, near the Kennedy Centre. He also warned the criminals, saying, “you don’t have to move out. We’re going to put you in jail where you belong. It’s all going to happen very fast, just like the Border.”

<p>Donald Trump, in a Truth Social post, has demanded that Washington DC’s homeless must “immediately” move out of the US capital, repeating threats to deploy federal officers despite data showing crime at a 30-year low.&nbsp;</p>

'There will be no MR NICE GUY': Trump orders homeless people to move out of Washington DC 'IMMEDIATELY,' threatens federal takeover again

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