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A 2,700-year-old treasure of the Mexican-based Olmec that was stolen sometime in the early 20th century has been found. It was the Olmec Cave Mask, also known as a Portal al Inframundo (“passage to the underworld”). Measuring six-foot-by-five-foot, it depicted the Olmec jaguar god Tepeyollotlicuhti with its flaring eyes and gaping mouth, Popular Mechanics reported. After being looted from Chalcatzingo in the Mexican state of Morelos, the statue went around the world. From museums and private collections in the United States, it reached Denver in 2023. The Antiquities Trafficking Unit based in New York City sent its officers to secure the statue, and it ultimately returned to its original location.&nbsp;New York District Attorney Alvin Bragg released a statement on the matter. He said, “This incredible, ancient piece is a rare window into the past of Olmec society," adding that the "Olmec Cave Mask was broken into several different pieces to make the smuggling process simpler." The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), a part of Mexico's Ministry of Culture, said the statue was broken into 25 pieces. So elements were added to “provide greater stability and coherent visual reading."Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/dinosaur-era-bird-found-with-800-stones-jammed-in-its-throat-1767012949400">Dinosaur-era bird found with 800 stones jammed in its throat: It ate them all. Why?</a>&nbsp;“Some elements that make it up are original, but others, such as a metal structure based on bolts, cement reinforcements and replacements of missing parts and shapes, were added to give it stability again, even though the techniques and materials were not the most appropriate,” INAH’s Castro Barrera said in a statement.<h2>Many artefacts have been taken away from their native land</h2>Archaeologist David Grove was the first to link the Olmec artefact to the one missing from Chalcatzingo. INAH’s Mario Córdova Tello then solved the mystery and eventually proved that it was the same one that had been looted from Mexico. He revealed that the statue was with a private collector. The Tepeyollotlicuhti portal is not the only piece of artefact that was removed from its native land and placed in museums and collections at other places. Lately, there has been pressure on museums to return such pieces to the original countries.&nbsp;&nbsp;

An artefact named “passage to the underworld” was stolen from Mexico decades ago. It was placed in different museums and collections before finally making it back to its native place. It was broken into 25 pieces to ease smuggling. 

A 2,700-year-old treasure of the Mexican-based Olmec that was stolen sometime in the early 20th century has been found. It was the Olmec Cave Mask, also known as a Portal al Inframundo (“passage to the underworld”). Measuring six-foot-by-five-foot, it depicted the Olmec jaguar god Tepeyollotlicuhti with its flaring eyes and gaping mouth, Popular Mechanics reported. After being looted from Chalcatzingo in the Mexican state of Morelos, the statue went around the world. From museums and private collections in the United States, it reached Denver in 2023. The Antiquities Trafficking Unit based in New York City sent its officers to secure the statue, and it ultimately returned to its original location. New York District Attorney Alvin Bragg released a statement on the matter. He said, “This incredible, ancient piece is a rare window into the past of Olmec society," adding that the "Olmec Cave Mask was broken into several different pieces to make the smuggling process simpler." The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), a part of Mexico's Ministry of Culture, said the statue was broken into 25 pieces. So elements were added to “provide greater stability and coherent visual reading." Also Read: Dinosaur-era bird found with 800 stones jammed in its throat: It ate them all. Why? “Some elements that make it up are original, but others, such as a metal structure based on bolts, cement reinforcements and replacements of missing parts and shapes, were added to give it stability again, even though the techniques and materials were not the most appropriate,” INAH’s Castro Barrera said in a statement. Many artefacts have been taken away from their native land Archaeologist David Grove was the first to link the Olmec artefact to the one missing from Chalcatzingo. INAH’s Mario Córdova Tello then solved the mystery and eventually proved that it was the same one that had been looted from Mexico. He revealed that the statue was with a private collector. The Tepeyollotlicuhti portal is not the only piece of artefact that was removed from its native land and placed in museums and collections at other places. Lately, there has been pressure on museums to return such pieces to the original countries.

An artefact named “passage to the underworld” was stolen from Mexico decades ago. It was placed in different museums and collections before finally making it back to its native place. It was broken into 25 pieces to ease smuggling.&nbsp;

'Portal to underworld' found in Denver: Stolen in early 20th century, it was broken into 25 pieces

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A village in the Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir is home to several mounds that have remained a mystery for years. Archaeologists from Srinagar and Delhi who studied these structures have now revealed that they are part of an ancient structure. These mounds are located along an ancient Silk Route that leads to Kandahar and even further, suggesting that they likely played some kind of role years ago. The researchers used drone surveys, aerial photography and mapping to learn what these mounds were. This mystery was solved thousands of kilometres away in a museum in France, where three old, blurred photographs held the secret of these mounds. These mounds are nothing but Buddhist stupas. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked about them in his Mann Ki Baat address on Sunday. "Three Buddhist stupas were visible in that photograph of Baramulla. From there, the course of discovery changed, and Kashmir's forgotten past began to reveal itself," he said.&nbsp;The structures in the village of Zehanpora date back nearly 2,000 years and are not the only ones found. Archaeologists also discovered an urban settlement complex belonging to either chaityas or viharas, Kushan-era pottery shards, and copper artefacts and walls, with more expected. This cements the belief that Buddhist learning and monastic activities flourished in Kashmir. There have been references to Buddhism in the Valley in several texts, and now there is archaeological evidence to back it up.Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/scientist-finds-earliest-evidence-that-rig-veda-verses-influenced-civilisations-outside-india-1755591662063"> Scientist finds earliest evidence that Rig Veda verses influenced civilisations outside India</a><h2>Buddhism in Kashmir</h2>The Buddhist era in Kashmir started when King Ashoka ruled, around 2,250 years ago. It continued during the Kushan era. During this time the monastic learning was prevalent in the Valley. The Kushans ruled large parts of north India and Central Asia between the 1st and 3rd centuries CE and played a major role in the spread of Buddhism. Harmeet Singh Soodan, the Head of the Department of Political Science at Katra's Government Degree College, says the discovery strongly places Kashmir within the Gandhara Buddhist network, proving that the region was at a cultural and intellectual crossroads linking South Asia with Central Asia over two thousand years ago.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/unknown-harappan-settlement-discovered-in-thar-desert-for-the-first-time-1753948649708">Unknown Harappan settlement discovered in Thar desert for the first time</a>&nbsp;Soodan says the Zehanpora discovery establishes Baramulla as a crucial gateway linking Kashmir with the Gandhara region in Afghanistan. "All the artefacts recovered so far — pottery, copper objects and stone walls — appear to belong to the Kushan period. There are more stupas at the site, which we plan to excavate in the coming phases," Javaid Ahmed Matto, an excavation assistant with the Jammu and Kashmir Department of Archives, Archaeology and Museums, said."We had several clues from years of exploration at the site, as well as references in literary sources. Even the Chinese pilgrim Xuanzang (Hiuen Tsang), in his travelogue, mentions entering Kashmir along the Silk Route," Mattoo added.&nbsp;

A major discovery in a Kashmir village has revealed the Valley's links to Buddhism over 2,000 years ago. The mounds were a topic of intrigue for decades, and then some pictures popped up in France, finally revealing what the mounds really were.  

A village in the Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir is home to several mounds that have remained a mystery for years. Archaeologists from Srinagar and Delhi who studied these structures have now revealed that they are part of an ancient structure. These mounds are located along an ancient Silk Route that leads to Kandahar and even further, suggesting that they likely played some kind of role years ago. The researchers used drone surveys, aerial photography and mapping to learn what these mounds were. This mystery was solved thousands of kilometres away in a museum in France, where three old, blurred photographs held the secret of these mounds. These mounds are nothing but Buddhist stupas. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked about them in his Mann Ki Baat address on Sunday. "Three Buddhist stupas were visible in that photograph of Baramulla. From there, the course of discovery changed, and Kashmir's forgotten past began to reveal itself," he said. The structures in the village of Zehanpora date back nearly 2,000 years and are not the only ones found. Archaeologists also discovered an urban settlement complex belonging to either chaityas or viharas, Kushan-era pottery shards, and copper artefacts and walls, with more expected. This cements the belief that Buddhist learning and monastic activities flourished in Kashmir. There have been references to Buddhism in the Valley in several texts, and now there is archaeological evidence to back it up. Also Read: Scientist finds earliest evidence that Rig Veda verses influenced civilisations outside India Buddhism in Kashmir The Buddhist era in Kashmir started when King Ashoka ruled, around 2,250 years ago. It continued during the Kushan era. During this time the monastic learning was prevalent in the Valley. The Kushans ruled large parts of north India and Central Asia between the 1st and 3rd centuries CE and played a major role in the spread of Buddhism. Harmeet Singh Soodan, the Head of the Department of Political Science at Katra's Government Degree College, says the discovery strongly places Kashmir within the Gandhara Buddhist network, proving that the region was at a cultural and intellectual crossroads linking South Asia with Central Asia over two thousand years ago. Also Read: Unknown Harappan settlement discovered in Thar desert for the first time Soodan says the Zehanpora discovery establishes Baramulla as a crucial gateway linking Kashmir with the Gandhara region in Afghanistan. "All the artefacts recovered so far — pottery, copper objects and stone walls — appear to belong to the Kushan period. There are more stupas at the site, which we plan to excavate in the coming phases," Javaid Ahmed Matto, an excavation assistant with the Jammu and Kashmir Department of Archives, Archaeology and Museums, said. "We had several clues from years of exploration at the site, as well as references in literary sources. Even the Chinese pilgrim Xuanzang (Hiuen Tsang), in his travelogue, mentions entering Kashmir along the Silk Route," Mattoo added.

A major discovery in a Kashmir village has revealed the Valley's links to Buddhism over 2,000 years ago. The mounds were a topic of intrigue for decades, and then some pictures popped up in France, finally revealing what the mounds really were. &nbsp;

How some snaps in France confirmed crucial Buddhist discovery in Kashmir

In a tragic incident, a driver working in the Uttar Pradesh power department was killed after a truck loaded with wooden scrap overturned onto a Bolero vehicle, crushing it completely on Nainital Road in Rampur, Uttarakhand, on Sunday evening. The complete incident was captured on CCTV, and the footage has now surfaced on social media.&nbsp;The horrific scene triggers chaos and panic at the accident site. Bystanders alerted authorities, prompting an immediate response. A viral video has also surfaced on the internet showing people removing the wooden scrap toppled onto the Bolero in response to pulling out all those trapped inside the vehicle.&nbsp;The user who posted the video on social media platform X wrote, "For those who are saying it's AI." He wrote this to clear the netizens, as it is not an AI-generated video but a real incident that took place on Nainital Road.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">For those who are saying it&#39;s AI <a href="https://t.co/DD8tZRA7eC">pic.twitter.com/DD8tZRA7eC</a>&mdash; धर्मपिता बुल्ला भैया 🇮🇳🚩 (@Bullalegakhulla) <a href="https://twitter.com/Bullalegakhulla/status/2005513788897030202?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

According to the reports, the incident occurred around 4:45 pm near the Pahadi Gate crossing, which is considered one of the busiest intersections on the highway. Police stated that both vehicles were moving towards Bilaspur Gate. While approaching the crossing, the Bolero driver attempted to take a turn, where the truck continued to move straight at the diversion, resulting in a collision and overturning onto the Bolero.&nbsp;CCTV footage also shows that the truck driver attempted to swerve on, suddenly spotting the Bolero ahead in a bid to avoid a crash. The manoeuvre caused the truck to hit the divider, smash through it and topple onto the Bolero. The truck, laden with wooden scrap, spilt its load across the road, completely covering the smaller vehicle.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rampur?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Rampur</a>🚨⚠️ Disturbing Visuals🚨<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chaos?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chaos</a> around <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Intersection?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Intersection</a> - Overloaded Lorry overturned on Bolero - Bolero Driver does’t look like checked RV mirrors - Everyone riding/driving everywhere 🤷‍♂️ What’s with India DL?<a href="https://twitter.com/DriveSmart_IN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DriveSmart_IN</a> <a href="https://t.co/8Mnh2lz1HF">pic.twitter.com/8Mnh2lz1HF</a>&mdash; Dave (Road Safety: City &amp; Highways) (@motordave2) <a href="https://twitter.com/motordave2/status/2005347829360058761?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>Rescue team rush to the spot after the incident</h3>Traffic police, teams from three police stations, fire services and several ambulances rushed to the spot. Senior officers supervised the rescue as a crane was used to lift the overturned truck and clear debris. The trapped driver was pulled out and taken to the district hospital, where he was declared dead. Traffic remained disrupted for nearly an hour.&nbsp;“The deceased has been identified as Firasat, a resident of Gujjar Tola in Rampur. His family has been informed,” SP Vidyasagar Mishra said, TOI reported. He also added, “The truck driver fled the scene, and efforts are on to trace him. We are also investigating whether the truck was overloaded.”&nbsp;The Bolero had been hired on contract by the electricity department and assigned to the Khod power substation. Sub-Divisional Officer Nagendra Kumar stated that he had assumed charge just two days earlier and was not using the vehicle on Sunday as it was a weekly holiday. “On holidays, the driver usually gets the vehicle serviced. That is why the Bolero was with him,” he added.

The Bolero had been hired on contract by the electricity department and assigned to the Khod power substation. Sub-Divisional Officer Nagendra Kumar stated that he had assumed charge just two days earlier and was not using the vehicle on Sunday as it was a weekly holiday.

In a tragic incident, a driver working in the Uttar Pradesh power department was killed after a truck loaded with wooden scrap overturned onto a Bolero vehicle, crushing it completely on Nainital Road in Rampur, Uttarakhand, on Sunday evening. The complete incident was captured on CCTV, and the footage has now surfaced on social media. The horrific scene triggers chaos and panic at the accident site. Bystanders alerted authorities, prompting an immediate response. A viral video has also surfaced on the internet showing people removing the wooden scrap toppled onto the Bolero in response to pulling out all those trapped inside the vehicle. The user who posted the video on social media platform X wrote, "For those who are saying it's AI." He wrote this to clear the netizens, as it is not an AI-generated video but a real incident that took place on Nainital Road.

The Bolero had been hired on contract by the electricity department and assigned to the Khod power substation. Sub-Divisional Officer Nagendra Kumar stated that he had assumed charge just two days earlier and was not using the vehicle on Sunday as it was a weekly holiday.

WATCH: India truck-car collision was so uncanny that some thought video was AI-generated

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Raihan Vadra, son of Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi and businessman Robert Vadra, got engaged to his longtime girlfriend Aviva Baig. She accepted the proposal of 25-year-old Raihan, with whom she has been in a relationship for seven years, several media reports confirmed. Meanwhile, families of both were present at the engagement and have given their approval.&nbsp;According to reports, a more elaborate engagement ceremony is likely to be held at Ranthambore in Rajasthan tomorrow, and it is believed that the wedding ceremony will take place in a few months.&nbsp;Aviva Baig and her family are from Delhi, where her father, Imran Baig, is a businessman and her mother, Nandita Baig, is an interior designer. As per the reports, it is said that Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Nandita Baig are old friends; Nandita Baig reportedly helped Priyanka Gandhi with designing the interior of the Congress headquarters, Indira Bhawan.<h3>Who is Aviva Baig?</h3>Aviva completed her schooling at the prestigious Modern School in Delhi before graduating in Media Communication and Journalism from OP Jindal Global University. Over the last five years, her work has been showcased at exhibitions such as You Cannot Miss This with Method Gallery and as part of the India Art Fair’s Young Collector Programme in 2023, The Illusory World at The Quorum Club in 2019, and India Design ID at K2 India in 2018.&nbsp;She is also the co-founder of Atelier 11, a photography studio and production company collaborating with brands and agencies across India. Beyond art, she is a former national-level footballer and has close to 11,000 followers on Instagram.&nbsp;Her description on her website reads: "Aviva Baig is a Delhi-based photographer whose art captures the versatility of life. Her works reflect the confluence between the simplicity and the complexity of everyday living. She has a keen eye that lends her images the perspective of a quiet observer. Over the past five years, she has exhibited at ‘You Cannot Miss This’ with Method Gallery (2023), ‘You Cannot Miss This’ as a part of India Art Fair’s Young Collector Programme (2023), The Quorum Club ‘The Illusory World’ (2019) and India Design ID, K2 India (2018). Aviva is also the co-founder of Atelier 11, a photographic studio and production company which works with agencies, brands and clients from all over India."

Aviva Baig and her family are from Delhi, where her father, Imran Baig, is a businessman and her mother, Nandita Baig, is an interior designer. As per the reports, it is said that Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Nandita Baig are old friends.

Raihan Vadra, son of Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi and businessman Robert Vadra, got engaged to his longtime girlfriend Aviva Baig. She accepted the proposal of 25-year-old Raihan, with whom she has been in a relationship for seven years, several media reports confirmed. Meanwhile, families of both were present at the engagement and have given their approval. According to reports, a more elaborate engagement ceremony is likely to be held at Ranthambore in Rajasthan tomorrow, and it is believed that the wedding ceremony will take place in a few months. Aviva Baig and her family are from Delhi, where her father, Imran Baig, is a businessman and her mother, Nandita Baig, is an interior designer. As per the reports, it is said that Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Nandita Baig are old friends; Nandita Baig reportedly helped Priyanka Gandhi with designing the interior of the Congress headquarters, Indira Bhawan. Who is Aviva Baig? Aviva completed her schooling at the prestigious Modern School in Delhi before graduating in Media Communication and Journalism from OP Jindal Global University. Over the last five years, her work has been showcased at exhibitions such as You Cannot Miss This with Method Gallery and as part of the India Art Fair’s Young Collector Programme in 2023, The Illusory World at The Quorum Club in 2019, and India Design ID at K2 India in 2018. She is also the co-founder of Atelier 11, a photography studio and production company collaborating with brands and agencies across India. Beyond art, she is a former national-level footballer and has close to 11,000 followers on Instagram. Her description on her website reads: "Aviva Baig is a Delhi-based photographer whose art captures the versatility of life. Her works reflect the confluence between the simplicity and the complexity of everyday living. She has a keen eye that lends her images the perspective of a quiet observer. Over the past five years, she has exhibited at ‘You Cannot Miss This’ with Method Gallery (2023), ‘You Cannot Miss This’ as a part of India Art Fair’s Young Collector Programme (2023), The Quorum Club ‘The Illusory World’ (2019) and India Design ID, K2 India (2018). Aviva is also the co-founder of Atelier 11, a photographic studio and production company which works with agencies, brands and clients from all over India."

Aviva Baig and her family are from Delhi, where her father, Imran Baig, is a businessman and her mother, Nandita Baig, is an interior designer. As per the reports, it is said that Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Nandita Baig are old friends.

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A chilling case of prolonged abuse and neglect has emerged from India's Uttar Pradesh, where a retired railway employee and his mentally challenged daughter were allegedly held captive in their own home for years by the very people hired to care for them. The elderly man, as per reports, died from starvation and lack of medical attention, while his daughter was found in a critical, near-death condition, severely malnourished and barely conscious.<h2>What happened?</h2>In UP's Mahoba district, a disturbing case of intentional negligence has come to light, where a retired man's corpse was found rotting in his house, alongside his severely emaciated daughter. The father-daughter allegedly suffered at the hands of caretakers who were hired to look after them. Police said the incident took place in Hind Tire Gali in the Kotwali area. The victims have been identified as Om Prakash Singh Rathore, 70, a former senior railway clerk, and his 27-year-old daughter Rashmi Rathore, who has an intellectual disability.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/fog-disrupts-over-150-flights-in-delhi-as-air-quality-remains-in-very-poor-category-1767073794970">Fog disrupts over 150 flights in Delhi as air quality remains in 'very poor' category</a>According to Om Prakash's brother Amar Singh Rathore, the family's ordeal began after Om Prakash's wife died in 2016. Following that, the father and daughter duo moved into a separate house, where they hired a couple, Ram Prakash Kushwaha and Ramdevi Kushwaha, to help with daily care.Relatives allege the caretakers gradually took control of the property, confining Om Prakash and Rashmi to rooms on the ground floor while occupying the upper portion themselves. Over time, the victims were allegedly denied adequate food, medical care, and contact with the outside world. Family members who attempted to visit were repeatedly turned away with excuses, being told that Om Prakash did not wish to meet anyone.<h2>How did the case come to light?</h2>The situation came to light on Monday (Dec 29) after relatives were informed that Om Prakash had died. When they reached the house, they were confronted with a horrifying scene. Om Prakash's body was severely emaciated and dehydrated. Rashmi was found naked in a dark room, so weak from starvation that she was barely breathing. Doctors later declared Om Prakash dead on arrival at the hospital.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/trump-mamdani-epstein-hasina-pope-leo-xiv-elon-musk-luigi-mangione-shubhanshu-shukla-global-headlines-2025-most-talked-about-people-1766740930763">Trump, Epstein, Mamdani and more: 2025’s most talked-about people</a>Police have sent the body for post-mortem examination and launched a detailed investigation. Neighbours said they were stunned, recalling Om Prakash as a dignified man who once lived comfortably and was always neatly dressed. Rashmi has since been taken into the care of her family. They are demanding the harshest possible punishment for the accused. &nbsp;

A retired railway officer and his disabled daughter were allegedly starved and imprisoned for years inside their own home in UP, betrayed by caretakers meant to protect them. He died neglected and emaciated. She was found barely alive. All you need to know.

A chilling case of prolonged abuse and neglect has emerged from India's Uttar Pradesh, where a retired railway employee and his mentally challenged daughter were allegedly held captive in their own home for years by the very people hired to care for them. The elderly man, as per reports, died from starvation and lack of medical attention, while his daughter was found in a critical, near-death condition, severely malnourished and barely conscious. What happened? In UP's Mahoba district, a disturbing case of intentional negligence has come to light, where a retired man's corpse was found rotting in his house, alongside his severely emaciated daughter. The father-daughter allegedly suffered at the hands of caretakers who were hired to look after them. Police said the incident took place in Hind Tire Gali in the Kotwali area. The victims have been identified as Om Prakash Singh Rathore, 70, a former senior railway clerk, and his 27-year-old daughter Rashmi Rathore, who has an intellectual disability. Also read | Fog disrupts over 150 flights in Delhi as air quality remains in 'very poor' category According to Om Prakash's brother Amar Singh Rathore, the family's ordeal began after Om Prakash's wife died in 2016. Following that, the father and daughter duo moved into a separate house, where they hired a couple, Ram Prakash Kushwaha and Ramdevi Kushwaha, to help with daily care. Relatives allege the caretakers gradually took control of the property, confining Om Prakash and Rashmi to rooms on the ground floor while occupying the upper portion themselves. Over time, the victims were allegedly denied adequate food, medical care, and contact with the outside world. Family members who attempted to visit were repeatedly turned away with excuses, being told that Om Prakash did not wish to meet anyone. How did the case come to light? The situation came to light on Monday (Dec 29) after relatives were informed that Om Prakash had died. When they reached the house, they were confronted with a horrifying scene. Om Prakash's body was severely emaciated and dehydrated. Rashmi was found naked in a dark room, so weak from starvation that she was barely breathing. Doctors later declared Om Prakash dead on arrival at the hospital. Also read | Trump, Epstein, Mamdani and more: 2025’s most talked-about people Police have sent the body for post-mortem examination and launched a detailed investigation. Neighbours said they were stunned, recalling Om Prakash as a dignified man who once lived comfortably and was always neatly dressed. Rashmi has since been taken into the care of her family. They are demanding the harshest possible punishment for the accused.

A retired railway officer and his disabled daughter were allegedly starved and imprisoned for years inside their own home in UP, betrayed by caretakers meant to protect them. He died neglected and emaciated. She was found barely alive. All you need to know.

Caretakers turn captors in UP: Retired railway officer dies of starvation, disabled daughter found near death

US President Donald Trump's heartfelt desire for a Nobel Peace Prize may have stayed unattainable in 2025, but his friend Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stepped up with a prize for the "peacemaker". Following his bilateral meeting with the POTUS, Netanyahu on Monday (Dec 29) announced that Israel will bestow upon Trump the 'Israel Prize for Peace'. The US president, responding to the announcement, said it was "really surprising and very much appreciated."<h2>Why does it matter?</h2>Apart from Trump's obvious push for a "peacemaker" legacy, this happens to be the first time in 80 years that a non-Israeli would be honoured with the Israel Prize, regarded as the state's highest cultural honour.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/trump-mamdani-epstein-hasina-pope-leo-xiv-elon-musk-luigi-mangione-shubhanshu-shukla-global-headlines-2025-most-talked-about-people-1766740930763">Trump, Epstein, Mamdani and more: 2025’s most talked-about people</a><h2>Israel tailors a peace prize for Trump</h2>Notably, Israel has tailored the award to fulfil Trump's ambitions. This is the first time Israel will be awarding the 'Israel Prize' in the peace category.Acknowledging this, Netanyahu, in a statement, said that Israel was breaking the "convention" to honour Trump for his "immense contribution to the Israeli and the Jewish people"."President Trump has broken so many conventions to surprise people, so we decided to break a convention or create a new one, that is to award the Israel Prize, which in 80 years, we have never awarded to a non-Israeli, to President Trump. This was announced formally over lunch by our Minister of Education, that President Donald J Trump should be awarded this prize for his immense contribution to the Israeli and the Jewish people," he told reporters.He added that the award "reflects the overwhelming sentiment of Israelis across the spectrum, they appreciate what you've done to help Israel and our common battle against the terrorists."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-2025-redacted-newsom-goes-full-troll-mode-on-trump-over-epstein-files-redactions-watch-viral-video-1766730541310">'2025: REDACTED': Newsom goes full troll mode on Trump over Epstein files redactions. Watch viral video</a><h2>FIFA did it first</h2>Before Israel, FIFA, earlier this year, created a peace prize especially for Trump. At the 2026 World Cup draw, FIFA President Gianni Infantino presented his “close friend” Donald Trump with the first-ever FIFA Peace Prize, which was created without approval from the governing FIFA Council.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Donald Trump may have missed out on a Nobel, but Israel has stepped in with a custom-made peace prize. Benjamin Netanyahu announced the first-ever Israel Prize for Peace, breaking an 80-year rule to honour Trump’s legacy.

US President Donald Trump's heartfelt desire for a Nobel Peace Prize may have stayed unattainable in 2025, but his friend Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stepped up with a prize for the "peacemaker". Following his bilateral meeting with the POTUS, Netanyahu on Monday (Dec 29) announced that Israel will bestow upon Trump the 'Israel Prize for Peace'. The US president, responding to the announcement, said it was "really surprising and very much appreciated." Why does it matter? Apart from Trump's obvious push for a "peacemaker" legacy, this happens to be the first time in 80 years that a non-Israeli would be honoured with the Israel Prize, regarded as the state's highest cultural honour. Also read | Trump, Epstein, Mamdani and more: 2025’s most talked-about people Israel tailors a peace prize for Trump Notably, Israel has tailored the award to fulfil Trump's ambitions. This is the first time Israel will be awarding the 'Israel Prize' in the peace category. Acknowledging this, Netanyahu, in a statement, said that Israel was breaking the "convention" to honour Trump for his "immense contribution to the Israeli and the Jewish people". "President Trump has broken so many conventions to surprise people, so we decided to break a convention or create a new one, that is to award the Israel Prize, which in 80 years, we have never awarded to a non-Israeli, to President Trump. This was announced formally over lunch by our Minister of Education, that President Donald J Trump should be awarded this prize for his immense contribution to the Israeli and the Jewish people," he told reporters. He added that the award "reflects the overwhelming sentiment of Israelis across the spectrum, they appreciate what you've done to help Israel and our common battle against the terrorists." Also read | '2025: REDACTED': Newsom goes full troll mode on Trump over Epstein files redactions. Watch viral video FIFA did it first Before Israel, FIFA, earlier this year, created a peace prize especially for Trump. At the 2026 World Cup draw, FIFA President Gianni Infantino presented his “close friend” Donald Trump with the first-ever FIFA Peace Prize, which was created without approval from the governing FIFA Council.

Donald Trump may have missed out on a Nobel, but Israel has stepped in with a custom-made peace prize. Benjamin Netanyahu announced the first-ever Israel Prize for Peace, breaking an 80-year rule to honour Trump’s legacy.

No Nobel? Benjamin Netanyahu creates Israel Peace Prize just for Donald Trump

A viral video on social media shows a man being kicked in the groin by a humanoid robot that was mimicking his own movements. It has attracted hilarious reactions from netizens, as people called out how dumb robots really are. The video was first shared on BiliBili by a user named zeonsunlight. It shows a man wearing a motion capture suit, kicking around while the robot copies him, and ultimately ends up hitting the man himself. The suit has sensors that record body movements and convert them into digital motion data. This information is transferred to a Unitree G1 robot that does exactly what the person wearing the suit does.&nbsp;The man performs a high kick, and the robot follows suit. Unfortunately for the man, the position of the robot was such that its leg aimed right at the man's groin, leaving him in pain. The robot mimics him and acts out in pain as well, leaving the viewers in splits. The video was posted on Bluesky by journalist James Vincent. He wrote alongside the video, 'another robot highlight for 2025: man wearing humanoid mocap suit kicks himself in the b***s." A user commented, "The kick in the n***s is one thing but then mocking his pain is just diabolical..." Another user wrote on X, “That's going to be the meme that encapsulates rogue sentient AI.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">This recent BiliBili video of a guy motion capturing a robot straight into his own balls is gonna be such useful metaphor in the future tbh <a href="https://t.co/dMw1Z5i3KT">pic.twitter.com/dMw1Z5i3KT</a>&mdash; Del (@TheCartelDel) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheCartelDel/status/2004977640521044335?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Unitree G1 robot</h2>Several users commented about how he is the first man to kick himself in the b***s. "How many humans in history can be said to have kicked themselves in the balls? Truly revolutionary," a user wrote. The Unitree G1 robot weighs 35 kilograms and is 4.33 ft tall. It has more mobility than an average human because of the 23 degrees of freedom in its joints. It has an advanced perception system, including a 3D LiDAR sensor and a depth–sensing camera.&nbsp;Last month, another video of the robot's clumsiness went viral. A man asked it to make eggs for lunch, but the humanoid robot threw the food on the floor and then slipped on the eggs.&nbsp;

A humanoid robot that was copying a person wearing a motion capture suit kicked him in the groin while mimicking his movements. It also copied his reaction to the pain he endured, leaving netizens in splits.

A viral video on social media shows a man being kicked in the groin by a humanoid robot that was mimicking his own movements. It has attracted hilarious reactions from netizens, as people called out how dumb robots really are. The video was first shared on BiliBili by a user named zeonsunlight. It shows a man wearing a motion capture suit, kicking around while the robot copies him, and ultimately ends up hitting the man himself. The suit has sensors that record body movements and convert them into digital motion data. This information is transferred to a Unitree G1 robot that does exactly what the person wearing the suit does. The man performs a high kick, and the robot follows suit. Unfortunately for the man, the position of the robot was such that its leg aimed right at the man's groin, leaving him in pain. The robot mimics him and acts out in pain as well, leaving the viewers in splits. The video was posted on Bluesky by journalist James Vincent. He wrote alongside the video, 'another robot highlight for 2025: man wearing humanoid mocap suit kicks himself in the b***s." A user commented, "The kick in the n***s is one thing but then mocking his pain is just diabolical..." Another user wrote on X, “That's going to be the meme that encapsulates rogue sentient AI.”

A humanoid robot that was copying a person wearing a motion capture suit kicked him in the groin while mimicking his movements. It also copied his reaction to the pain he endured, leaving netizens in splits.

Robots are dumb: Humanoid kicks its operator in the groin, then acts out his pain | Viral video

A popular actress and comedian who was diagnosed with manic depression at the age of 14 wants to end her life by assisted suicide because of her mental health battles. Claire Brosseau says she has failed to overcome her horrific mental illnesses and, at a young age, went on a wild drug, alcohol and sex-filled bender. She has been diagnosed with several mental disorders, like anxiety, chronic suicidal ideation, PTSD, an eating disorder, a substance abuse disorder and a personality disorder. Brosseau was born in Canada and is fluent in French and English, and has starred in dozens of Hollywood movies. She wrote an open letter on her Substack earlier this year, where she revealed that she had made several suicide attempts.&nbsp;The 48-year-old says all medications, therapies and guided psychedelics have failed to improve her condition. She even met with psychiatrists, psychologists, and counsellors. She decided to apply for euthanasia under Canada‘s Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD) program in 2021. The program lets people with "grievous and irremediable medical conditions" end their lives with help from a doctor. But people with mental health illnesses are not yet allowed to die by assisted suicide.<h2>Brosseau studied acting and tasted success in her career</h2>However, this exclusion was supposed to end in March 2023. But after being delayed twice, Brosseau may not have access to MAiD until 2027. She says this leads to genuine rights violations and has filed a complaint with the Ontario Superior Court. Brosseau studied at Montreal High School and participated in plays. After graduation, she attended an elite drama college in Quebec. She then moved to New York City and attended the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater. The actress got to work in musicals and films, but while climbing the ladder to success, she started experiencing mental health problems. Brosseau said her mental health conditions became a hurdle to her professional endeavours.&nbsp;“I had a great place to stay, and I was doing well on the film, and I was having fun on set, and every night I would go back to my hotel, and I would bawl and scream and rip my clothes apart. And cry and just — I wanted to kill myself, and I couldn’t wait to get out of there. And then the next day at work, I’d be fine and I’d have so much fun," Brosseau told The New York Times.&nbsp;She decided to take back control of her life after she stumbled and smashed her face into a curb at the 2016 Canadian Screen Awards. The actress underwent treatment at an intensive psychiatric care unit and took all medications prescribed to her. But in 2021, her career hit a low, and she attempted suicide again. She says her mental health got worse, and so she decided to pursue MAiD. At a "farewell dinner", she told her family and friends about her decision to end her life.

Claire Brosseau, a Canadian-born actress, has revealed her plans to end her life by assisted dying because of her mental health illnesses. But Canada‘s Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD) program does not allow her to do so, and she has reached out to the Ontario Superior Court.

A popular actress and comedian who was diagnosed with manic depression at the age of 14 wants to end her life by assisted suicide because of her mental health battles. Claire Brosseau says she has failed to overcome her horrific mental illnesses and, at a young age, went on a wild drug, alcohol and sex-filled bender. She has been diagnosed with several mental disorders, like anxiety, chronic suicidal ideation, PTSD, an eating disorder, a substance abuse disorder and a personality disorder. Brosseau was born in Canada and is fluent in French and English, and has starred in dozens of Hollywood movies. She wrote an open letter on her Substack earlier this year, where she revealed that she had made several suicide attempts. The 48-year-old says all medications, therapies and guided psychedelics have failed to improve her condition. She even met with psychiatrists, psychologists, and counsellors. She decided to apply for euthanasia under Canada‘s Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD) program in 2021. The program lets people with "grievous and irremediable medical conditions" end their lives with help from a doctor. But people with mental health illnesses are not yet allowed to die by assisted suicide. Brosseau studied acting and tasted success in her career However, this exclusion was supposed to end in March 2023. But after being delayed twice, Brosseau may not have access to MAiD until 2027. She says this leads to genuine rights violations and has filed a complaint with the Ontario Superior Court. Brosseau studied at Montreal High School and participated in plays. After graduation, she attended an elite drama college in Quebec. She then moved to New York City and attended the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater. The actress got to work in musicals and films, but while climbing the ladder to success, she started experiencing mental health problems. Brosseau said her mental health conditions became a hurdle to her professional endeavours. “I had a great place to stay, and I was doing well on the film, and I was having fun on set, and every night I would go back to my hotel, and I would bawl and scream and rip my clothes apart. And cry and just — I wanted to kill myself, and I couldn’t wait to get out of there. And then the next day at work, I’d be fine and I’d have so much fun," Brosseau told The New York Times. She decided to take back control of her life after she stumbled and smashed her face into a curb at the 2016 Canadian Screen Awards. The actress underwent treatment at an intensive psychiatric care unit and took all medications prescribed to her. But in 2021, her career hit a low, and she attempted suicide again. She says her mental health got worse, and so she decided to pursue MAiD. At a "farewell dinner", she told her family and friends about her decision to end her life.

Claire Brosseau, a Canadian-born actress, has revealed her plans to end her life by assisted dying because of her mental health illnesses. But Canada‘s Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD) program does not allow her to do so, and she has reached out to the Ontario Superior Court.

Actress battling mental health illnesses since the age of 14 says she plans to die by assisted suicide

A man is threatening to sue the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for doing nothing about the 550-pound black bear living under his home for the past month. Ken Johnson, of Altadena, says that the creature has set itself up in the small crawlspace underneath his home since November 30. This has caused damage to his house, and he alleges that the CDFW has stopped all efforts to remove it, KTLA reported. However, the department claims that it has not ended its work to remove the bear and that the officers are in constant touch with the man. “This has gone on long enough, and it’s something that they should deal with. It’s a tagged bear. They’ve dealt with it before. They chose not to euthanise it, and now it’s back, and it’s just going to keep on doing this,” Johnson told KTLA.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the department claims that despite limited staff, its "biologists have been in constant communication with this homeowner since this bear was reported entering his unsecured crawlspace in November." A CDFW spokesperson told the New York Post, "We remain committed to helping this homeowner and have never indicated otherwise." Johnson was asked to respond to the department's claim, but he refused to say much until he has "proper legal representation".Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/dinosaur-era-bird-found-with-800-stones-jammed-in-its-throat-1767012949400">Dinosaur-era bird found with 800 stones jammed in its throat: It ate them all. Why?</a><h2>California Department of Fish and Wildlife tried to lure and trap the bear</h2>The California Department of Fish and Wildlife says they reached his house after receiving the complaint and used a cherry and caramel scented spray to get him out of the crawlspace, but the bear refused to budge. It then placed a massive metal trap filled with fried chicken, sardines, shrimp, peanut butter, and fruit. However, instead of this bear, another one got attracted to it. The bear finally left the crawlspace on Christmas, took a quick round of the property and returned to the spot.&nbsp;Johnson said that this is when the department told him it was ending its efforts to remove the bear from his home. “I felt very defeated. I just dropped. Now what? It’s all up to me, and I’m supposed to watch my phone when he comes out in the middle of the night? Or sleep in the kitchen and listen for him every night?” Johnson told KTLA.&nbsp;He told The Post that he has been unable to sleep because of the bear, wondering whether it is under his bed. The damage caused by the animal forced Johnson to take security measures, and he had to turn off his gas on Christmas Eve.&nbsp;

A California man was forced to shut off his gas on Christmas because of a bear that refuses to leave his home. The creature has been living in his tiny crawlspace for nearly a month, and all efforts to remove him have failed. He is not threatening to sue the CDFW.

A man is threatening to sue the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for doing nothing about the 550-pound black bear living under his home for the past month. Ken Johnson, of Altadena, says that the creature has set itself up in the small crawlspace underneath his home since November 30. This has caused damage to his house, and he alleges that the CDFW has stopped all efforts to remove it, KTLA reported. However, the department claims that it has not ended its work to remove the bear and that the officers are in constant touch with the man. “This has gone on long enough, and it’s something that they should deal with. It’s a tagged bear. They’ve dealt with it before. They chose not to euthanise it, and now it’s back, and it’s just going to keep on doing this,” Johnson told KTLA. Meanwhile, the department claims that despite limited staff, its "biologists have been in constant communication with this homeowner since this bear was reported entering his unsecured crawlspace in November." A CDFW spokesperson told the New York Post, "We remain committed to helping this homeowner and have never indicated otherwise." Johnson was asked to respond to the department's claim, but he refused to say much until he has "proper legal representation". Also Read: Dinosaur-era bird found with 800 stones jammed in its throat: It ate them all. Why? California Department of Fish and Wildlife tried to lure and trap the bear The California Department of Fish and Wildlife says they reached his house after receiving the complaint and used a cherry and caramel scented spray to get him out of the crawlspace, but the bear refused to budge. It then placed a massive metal trap filled with fried chicken, sardines, shrimp, peanut butter, and fruit. However, instead of this bear, another one got attracted to it. The bear finally left the crawlspace on Christmas, took a quick round of the property and returned to the spot. Johnson said that this is when the department told him it was ending its efforts to remove the bear from his home. “I felt very defeated. I just dropped. Now what? It’s all up to me, and I’m supposed to watch my phone when he comes out in the middle of the night? Or sleep in the kitchen and listen for him every night?” Johnson told KTLA. He told The Post that he has been unable to sleep because of the bear, wondering whether it is under his bed. The damage caused by the animal forced Johnson to take security measures, and he had to turn off his gas on Christmas Eve.

A California man was forced to shut off his gas on Christmas because of a bear that refuses to leave his home. The creature has been living in his tiny crawlspace for nearly a month, and all efforts to remove him have failed. He is not threatening to sue the CDFW.

550-pound beast living under California man's home for a month spawns legal trouble

US President Donald Trump on Monday (Dec 29) confirmed that Washington has carried out the first land strikes on Venezuela. The US president said that the US attacked the "dock area" linked to alleged drug boats. Speaking to reporters in Florida, Trump said the strike caused a "major explosion" at a site he claimed "they load the boats up with drugs".<h2>Does Trump not know who was responsible for the strike?</h2>While he confirmed the strike, Trump did not disclose where the dock was located, when the strike occurred, or which US agency carried it out. When pressed on whether the CIA was involved, Trump replied cryptically: "I don't want to say that. I know exactly who it was, but I don't want to say who it was"."We hit all the boats, and now we hit the area... it's the implementation area. That's where they implement, and that is no longer around," he added.Venezuela's government has not commented, and it remains unclear whether the strike took place on Venezuelan soil.<h2>POTUS casually confirms land strike</h2>This was the second time Trump has publicly referred to a land attack. Previously, he mentioned a strike on a "big facility" during a radio interview last week without offering details. So far, neither the White House nor the Pentagon has released images or video of the alleged dock strike, a departure from earlier US operations in which visual evidence was shared online.Since September, US forces have repeatedly targeted what Washington alleges are drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific. According to US officials, more than 20 vessels have been hit, with at least 100 people killed. On Monday, US Southern Command said two alleged "narco-terrorists" were killed in a "lethal kinetic strike" in the eastern Pacific, though it did not link that operation to the dock explosion described by Trump. &nbsp;

Donald Trump has casually confirmed the first US land strike on Venezuela, claiming a drug-linked dock was hit in a “major explosion”. He refused to say who carried it out or where it happened. However, as of now, there are no images, no details, and no response from Caracas.

US President Donald Trump on Monday (Dec 29) confirmed that Washington has carried out the first land strikes on Venezuela. The US president said that the US attacked the "dock area" linked to alleged drug boats. Speaking to reporters in Florida, Trump said the strike caused a "major explosion" at a site he claimed "they load the boats up with drugs". Does Trump not know who was responsible for the strike? While he confirmed the strike, Trump did not disclose where the dock was located, when the strike occurred, or which US agency carried it out. When pressed on whether the CIA was involved, Trump replied cryptically: "I don't want to say that. I know exactly who it was, but I don't want to say who it was". "We hit all the boats, and now we hit the area... it's the implementation area. That's where they implement, and that is no longer around," he added. Venezuela's government has not commented, and it remains unclear whether the strike took place on Venezuelan soil. POTUS casually confirms land strike This was the second time Trump has publicly referred to a land attack. Previously, he mentioned a strike on a "big facility" during a radio interview last week without offering details. So far, neither the White House nor the Pentagon has released images or video of the alleged dock strike, a departure from earlier US operations in which visual evidence was shared online. Since September, US forces have repeatedly targeted what Washington alleges are drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific. According to US officials, more than 20 vessels have been hit, with at least 100 people killed. On Monday, US Southern Command said two alleged "narco-terrorists" were killed in a "lethal kinetic strike" in the eastern Pacific, though it did not link that operation to the dock explosion described by Trump.

Donald Trump has casually confirmed the first US land strike on Venezuela, claiming a drug-linked dock was hit in a “major explosion”. He refused to say who carried it out or where it happened. However, as of now, there are no images, no details, and no response from Caracas.&nbsp;

'I don't want to say': Trump confirms first US land strike on Venezuela, acts secretive about exact details

US President Donald Trump said he was "glad" his administration had not supplied Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles, after Russian President Vladimir Putin told him Kyiv allegedly targeted one of his official residences in a drone attack. Ukraine has dismissed the claim as fabricated. According to a Kremlin readout of a phone call between the two leaders, Putin told Trump that Ukraine had carried out what he described as a "terrorist attack" using drones against a residence linked to the Russian presidency. Moscow claimed Trump was "shocked" and "literally outraged" by the account.<h2>US relieved it didn't give Tomahawks to Ukraine?</h2>The Kremlin statement claims that when told about the alleged attack on Putin's residence, Trump remarked that he "couldn’t even imagine such crazy actions" and added that the alleged incident would inevitably affect Washington's approach toward Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. It also quoted Trump as saying, "thank God, the current administration hasn’t given ‘Tomahawks’".Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/trump-mamdani-epstein-hasina-pope-leo-xiv-elon-musk-luigi-mangione-shubhanshu-shukla-global-headlines-2025-most-talked-about-people-1766740930763">Trump, Epstein, Mamdani and more: 2025’s most talked-about people</a><h2>Is Trump angry at Zelensky?</h2>Trump later confirmed the call, describing it as "a very good talk," while acknowledging that several "thorny issues" remained unresolved. Speaking to reporters, he said he was "very angry" when Putin raised the alleged attack, arguing that targeting a leader's residence crossed a different line than battlefield operations. He said it was one thing to "be offensive" and another "to attack his (Putin's) house".At the same time, Trump conceded that the Russian claim might not be accurate. Asked whether US intelligence had verified the incident, he said it was "possible" the attack did not happen as described.<h2>Putin's residence attacked?</h2>Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov asserted that Russian air defences intercepted drones aimed at a presidential retreat in the Novgorod region, though no evidence has been made public. The location is not Putin's primary residence and is typically used as a retreat.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-warns-us-of-harsh-response-after-trump-vows-to-eradicate-nuclear-programme-1767055651432">Iran warns US of ‘harsh response’ after Trump vows to ‘eradicate’ nuclear programme</a>Ukraine categorically denied the accusation. Zelensky said Moscow was spreading falsehoods to derail diplomatic momentum between Kyiv and Washington, especially after his recent meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago. Calling the allegation "Another round of lies from the Russian Federation," Zelensky told reporters that Russia views improving US-Ukraine relations as a setback to its war aims."It is clear that we had a meeting with Trump yesterday, and it is clear that for the Russians, if there is no scandal between us and America, and we are making progress—for them it is a failure, because they do not want to end this war".

Donald Trump says he is glad the US never gave Ukraine Tomahawk missiles after Vladimir Putin claimed Kyiv targeted a Russian presidential residence. Ukraine denies the charge, calling it a lie to sabotage diplomacy, as Trump admits the attack may never have happened.

US President Donald Trump said he was "glad" his administration had not supplied Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles, after Russian President Vladimir Putin told him Kyiv allegedly targeted one of his official residences in a drone attack. Ukraine has dismissed the claim as fabricated. According to a Kremlin readout of a phone call between the two leaders, Putin told Trump that Ukraine had carried out what he described as a "terrorist attack" using drones against a residence linked to the Russian presidency. Moscow claimed Trump was "shocked" and "literally outraged" by the account. US relieved it didn't give Tomahawks to Ukraine? The Kremlin statement claims that when told about the alleged attack on Putin's residence, Trump remarked that he "couldn’t even imagine such crazy actions" and added that the alleged incident would inevitably affect Washington's approach toward Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. It also quoted Trump as saying, "thank God, the current administration hasn’t given ‘Tomahawks’". Also read | Trump, Epstein, Mamdani and more: 2025’s most talked-about people Is Trump angry at Zelensky? Trump later confirmed the call, describing it as "a very good talk," while acknowledging that several "thorny issues" remained unresolved. Speaking to reporters, he said he was "very angry" when Putin raised the alleged attack, arguing that targeting a leader's residence crossed a different line than battlefield operations. He said it was one thing to "be offensive" and another "to attack his (Putin's) house". At the same time, Trump conceded that the Russian claim might not be accurate. Asked whether US intelligence had verified the incident, he said it was "possible" the attack did not happen as described. Putin's residence attacked? Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov asserted that Russian air defences intercepted drones aimed at a presidential retreat in the Novgorod region, though no evidence has been made public. The location is not Putin's primary residence and is typically used as a retreat. Also read | Iran warns US of ‘harsh response’ after Trump vows to ‘eradicate’ nuclear programme Ukraine categorically denied the accusation. Zelensky said Moscow was spreading falsehoods to derail diplomatic momentum between Kyiv and Washington, especially after his recent meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago. Calling the allegation "Another round of lies from the Russian Federation," Zelensky told reporters that Russia views improving US-Ukraine relations as a setback to its war aims. "It is clear that we had a meeting with Trump yesterday, and it is clear that for the Russians, if there is no scandal between us and America, and we are making progress—for them it is a failure, because they do not want to end this war".

Donald Trump says he is glad the US never gave Ukraine Tomahawk missiles after Vladimir Putin claimed Kyiv targeted a Russian presidential residence. Ukraine denies the charge, calling it a lie to sabotage diplomacy, as Trump admits the attack may never have happened.

Did Trump say he’s ‘glad’ US didn’t give Ukraine Tomahawks after Putin alleged drone attack on residence?

Iran on Monday (Dec 29) warned the United States that any aggression against the country would bring "immediate harsh response". This comes as US President Donald Trump vowed to "eradicate" any attempt to reactivate Iran's nuclear capabilities. Iran's top political advisor to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Ali Shamkhani, in a post on X, stated that the nation's military strength will not be discussed or limited through talks. Writing on X, he emphasised that Tehran's "Missile Capability and defense are not containable or permission-based". Should any hostile act occur, he noted, the reaction would surpass the aggressor's "imagination".&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/trump-mamdani-epstein-hasina-pope-leo-xiv-elon-musk-luigi-mangione-shubhanshu-shukla-global-headlines-2025-most-talked-about-people-1766740930763">Trump, Epstein, Mamdani and more: 2025’s most talked-about people</a><h2>What did Trump say?</h2>Trump, on Monday, threatened Iran against trying to rebuild its nuclear missile programme, saying he would "knock them down". Ahead of his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the POTUS said, “I hear that Iran is trying to build up again, and if they are, we’re going to have to knock them down".&nbsp;“We’ll knock them down. We’ll knock the hell out of them,” he vowed, adding that he would support an attack on Iran “immediately” if it attempts to redevelop its nuclear capability. Advising the country instead to seek a “deal” with the US, he said, “That’s smarter ... They could have made a deal the last time before we went through, you know, a big attack on them”.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-2025-redacted-newsom-goes-full-troll-mode-on-trump-over-epstein-files-redactions-watch-viral-video-1766730541310">'2025: REDACTED': Newsom goes full troll mode on Trump over Epstein files redactions. Watch viral video</a>"I hope they're not trying to build up again because if they are, we're going have no choice but very quickly to eradicate that buildup," Trump said, adding that the US response "may be more powerful than the last time." However, Trump insisted that he believed Iran was still interested in a deal with Washington on its nuclear and missile programs. Tehran denies that it is seeking nuclear weapons. &nbsp;

Iran has issued a blunt warning to Washington, saying any attack will trigger an immediate and harsh response. The message follows Donald Trump’s threat to wipe out Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

Iran on Monday (Dec 29) warned the United States that any aggression against the country would bring "immediate harsh response". This comes as US President Donald Trump vowed to "eradicate" any attempt to reactivate Iran's nuclear capabilities. Iran's top political advisor to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Ali Shamkhani, in a post on X, stated that the nation's military strength will not be discussed or limited through talks. Writing on X, he emphasised that Tehran's "Missile Capability and defense are not containable or permission-based". Should any hostile act occur, he noted, the reaction would surpass the aggressor's "imagination". Also read | Trump, Epstein, Mamdani and more: 2025’s most talked-about people What did Trump say? Trump, on Monday, threatened Iran against trying to rebuild its nuclear missile programme, saying he would "knock them down". Ahead of his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the POTUS said, “I hear that Iran is trying to build up again, and if they are, we’re going to have to knock them down". “We’ll knock them down. We’ll knock the hell out of them,” he vowed, adding that he would support an attack on Iran “immediately” if it attempts to redevelop its nuclear capability. Advising the country instead to seek a “deal” with the US, he said, “That’s smarter ... They could have made a deal the last time before we went through, you know, a big attack on them”. Also read | '2025: REDACTED': Newsom goes full troll mode on Trump over Epstein files redactions. Watch viral video "I hope they're not trying to build up again because if they are, we're going have no choice but very quickly to eradicate that buildup," Trump said, adding that the US response "may be more powerful than the last time." However, Trump insisted that he believed Iran was still interested in a deal with Washington on its nuclear and missile programs. Tehran denies that it is seeking nuclear weapons.

Iran has issued a blunt warning to Washington, saying any attack will trigger an immediate and harsh response. The message follows Donald Trump’s threat to wipe out Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

Iran warns US of ‘harsh response’ after Trump vows to ‘eradicate’ nuclear programme

Indian Navy boasts its state-of-the-art aircraft carriers, submarines, warships, but its newest addition, a 5th-century vessel, takes pride in not employing any modern technology as Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Kaundinya, the Navy’s indigenously built traditional stitched sailing vessel, on Monday (Dec 29) embarked on its maiden voyage from Porbandar, Gujarat, to Muscat in Oman. The ship set sail for the Indian Ocean with the Naval band playing “Jai Ho” from Slumdog Millionaire. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the people behind the project, saying that the ship highlights "India's rich maritime traditions." "Wonderful to see that INSV Kaundinya is embarking on her maiden voyage from Porbandar to Muscat, Oman. Built using the ancient Indian stitched-ship technique, this ship highlights India's rich maritime traditions. &nbsp;I congratulate the designers, artisans, shipbuilders and the Indian Navy for their dedicated efforts in bringing this unique vessel to life. My best wishes to the crew for a safe and memorable journey, as they retrace our historic links with the Gulf region and beyond," he wrote in a post on X.<h2>Why INSV Kaundinya is special&nbsp;</h2> INSV Kaundinya is a stitched sail ship modelled on a 5th-century CE vessel depicted in the Ajanta Caves paintings. The project began in July 2023 under a tripartite agreement between the Ministry of Culture, the Indian Navy, and Hodi Innovations, with funding from the Ministry of Culture.&nbsp;Named after the legendary mariner Kaundinya, who is believed to have sailed from India to Southeast Asia in ancient times, the ship reflects India’s historic maritime heritage.&nbsp;Its sails feature motifs of the Gandabherunda and the Sun, the bow is adorned with a sculpted Simha Yali, and a symbolic Harappan-style stone anchor sits on the deck, each element celebrating India’s rich seafaring traditions.<h2>Facilities on board</h2> The journey to Oman on board an ancient ship is not going to be an easy one, as the Ship's builders refused to utilise modern technologies and built it solely on traditional shipbuilding methods.&nbsp;Sanjeev Sanyal, a member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, who pioneered the idea of rebuilding a stitched ancient ship, gave a glimpse of life on INSV Kaundinya "Modern amenities are minimal except for safety and communications. This is how it looks under the deck. As you can see, there are no cabins and just a dark hold for storing supplies. Mostly, we sleep on the open deck with sleeping bags," he wrote on X, sharing photos of the amenities onboard.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">So what is life like aboard <a href="https://twitter.com/INSVKaundinya?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@INSVKaundinya</a> ? Modern amenities are minimal except for safety and communications. This is how is looks under the deck. As you can see, there are no cabins and just a dark hold for storing supplies. Mostly we sleep on the open deck with sleeping bags,… <a href="https://t.co/XHz5n2zbmV">pic.twitter.com/XHz5n2zbmV</a>&mdash; Sanjeev Sanyal (@sanjeevsanyal) <a href="https://twitter.com/sanjeevsanyal/status/2005253194226803044?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-escalating-tensions-fm-lavrov-reaffirms-russia-s-support-for-beijing-says-taiwan-is-integral-part-of-china-teipai-beijing-1767014726618">Amid escalating tensions, FM Lavrov reaffirms Russia’s support for Beijing, says Taiwan is integral part of China</a>&nbsp;Regarding food for crew members, Sanyal, who himself is part of the crew, said, "We are carrying some fresh vegetables that should last the first 5-6 days. Thereafter, it is dry rations and any fish we catch. Fresh water is rationed to 4.5 litres a day per person, including drinking, a share of cooking water, and washing".&nbsp;<h2>Significance of the Voyage</h2> For India, the voyage also serves as a soft-power initiative, highlighting its role in ancient East-West trade and challenging the perception that China’s “Silk Road” caravans were dominant.&nbsp;It challenges the popular perceptions that Indians were not great seafarers or that ancient India remained inward-looking, never undertaking great voyages apart from a few well-known endeavours during the Chola period around 1000 CE.

The maiden voyage of INSV Kaundinya aims to showcase India’s rich maritime heritage, ancient shipbuilding techniques, and highlight ancient Indians as skilled seafarers.

Indian Navy boasts its state-of-the-art aircraft carriers, submarines, warships, but its newest addition, a 5th-century vessel, takes pride in not employing any modern technology as Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Kaundinya, the Navy’s indigenously built traditional stitched sailing vessel, on Monday (Dec 29) embarked on its maiden voyage from Porbandar, Gujarat, to Muscat in Oman. The ship set sail for the Indian Ocean with the Naval band playing “Jai Ho” from Slumdog Millionaire. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the people behind the project, saying that the ship highlights "India's rich maritime traditions." "Wonderful to see that INSV Kaundinya is embarking on her maiden voyage from Porbandar to Muscat, Oman. Built using the ancient Indian stitched-ship technique, this ship highlights India's rich maritime traditions. I congratulate the designers, artisans, shipbuilders and the Indian Navy for their dedicated efforts in bringing this unique vessel to life. My best wishes to the crew for a safe and memorable journey, as they retrace our historic links with the Gulf region and beyond," he wrote in a post on X. Why INSV Kaundinya is special INSV Kaundinya is a stitched sail ship modelled on a 5th-century CE vessel depicted in the Ajanta Caves paintings. The project began in July 2023 under a tripartite agreement between the Ministry of Culture, the Indian Navy, and Hodi Innovations, with funding from the Ministry of Culture. Named after the legendary mariner Kaundinya, who is believed to have sailed from India to Southeast Asia in ancient times, the ship reflects India’s historic maritime heritage. Its sails feature motifs of the Gandabherunda and the Sun, the bow is adorned with a sculpted Simha Yali, and a symbolic Harappan-style stone anchor sits on the deck, each element celebrating India’s rich seafaring traditions. Facilities on board The journey to Oman on board an ancient ship is not going to be an easy one, as the Ship's builders refused to utilise modern technologies and built it solely on traditional shipbuilding methods. Sanjeev Sanyal, a member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, who pioneered the idea of rebuilding a stitched ancient ship, gave a glimpse of life on INSV Kaundinya "Modern amenities are minimal except for safety and communications. This is how it looks under the deck. As you can see, there are no cabins and just a dark hold for storing supplies. Mostly, we sleep on the open deck with sleeping bags," he wrote on X, sharing photos of the amenities onboard.

The maiden voyage of INSV Kaundinya aims to showcase India’s rich maritime heritage, ancient shipbuilding techniques, and highlight ancient Indians as skilled seafarers.

5th-century Indian ship INSV Kaundinya embarks on maiden voyage; PM Modi hails Navy

Recent rumours of a serial killer being active in Austin, Texas, have gained traction after multiple bodies were found in Houston’s Buffalo Bayou. These claims echo earlier rumours linked to Austin’s Lady Bird Lake, where numerous bodies were discovered between 2022 and 2025. The rumors intensified after a post by Freedom Shae circulated on X (formerly Twitter). The post said the alarming number of bodies found in Buffalo Bayou, including three in a single week. It raised suspicions, asking if the so-called "Lady Bird Lake killer" might have moved to Houston. "On Christmas Eve, another body was found in Buffalo Bayou, bringing the total to 12 this year and 34 in total across the Houston Bayous," the post said. “Has the Austin killer shifted locations?”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/dinosaur-era-bird-found-with-800-stones-jammed-in-its-throat-1767012949400">Dinosaur-era bird found with 800 stones jammed in its throat: It ate them all. Why?</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">“HOUSTON, WE HAVE A PROBLEM!” On Christmas Eve, another body was found in Buffalo Bayou, the third just this week. This is 12th in Buffalo Bayou for the year, and 34 bodies totally have been found in the bayous in the Houston Area. These numbers are staggering and has… <a href="https://t.co/ybfULgNKeC">pic.twitter.com/ybfULgNKeC</a>&mdash; Freedom __𝓢𝓱𝓪𝓮__ (@1fr33dom) <a href="https://twitter.com/1fr33dom/status/2005099807388430638?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

In recent years, Austin has seen numerous bodies pulled from Lady Bird Lake, with at least 19 recoveries over a span of three years. This spurred a chilling nickname for the presumed killer: the “Rainey Street Ripper.” The rumours resurfaced again on June 3, when a 17-year-old boy’s body was found in the lake. While some social media posts suggested that 38 bodies had been discovered, the Austin Police clarified that the actual number includes deaths occurring in the general area, not all of them related to the lake itself.&nbsp;Despite these claims, local authorities have firmly said there’s no evidence of a serial killer operating in the region. While some of the deaths remain unexplained, only one case has been confirmed as a homicide. The tragic death of the teenager in June was attributed to an accidental drowning while kayaking with his family, according to police reports.Authorities continue to dismiss any link between the deaths and the serial killer theories, and the bodies found in the lake have been mostly linked to water-related accidents or other causes.

'HOUSTON, WE HAVE A PROBLEM!' Did the ‘lady bird lake killer’ move to Houston? Social media thinks so

Recent rumours of a serial killer being active in Austin, Texas, have gained traction after multiple bodies were found in Houston’s Buffalo Bayou. These claims echo earlier rumours linked to Austin’s Lady Bird Lake, where numerous bodies were discovered between 2022 and 2025. The rumors intensified after a post by Freedom Shae circulated on X (formerly Twitter). The post said the alarming number of bodies found in Buffalo Bayou, including three in a single week. It raised suspicions, asking if the so-called "Lady Bird Lake killer" might have moved to Houston. "On Christmas Eve, another body was found in Buffalo Bayou, bringing the total to 12 this year and 34 in total across the Houston Bayous," the post said. “Has the Austin killer shifted locations?” Also Read: Dinosaur-era bird found with 800 stones jammed in its throat: It ate them all. Why?

Rumours about a serial killer linked to Austin's Lady Bird Lake resurface as bodies are found in Houston's Buffalo Bayou. Authorities dismiss the claims, citing no evidence

Palaeontologists were left scratching their heads when they came across a fossil of an ancient bird that died from eating rocks, over 800 of them. This creature lived 120 million years ago and was classified as a new species of bird by the researchers at the Field Museum. Named Chromeornis funkyi, or a “Funky Chromeo bird,” it was basically a dinosaur and was discovered at the Shandong Tianyu Museum of Nature in China. The most striking thing about the fossil is the reason for this bird's death. It had swallowed over 800 rocks and died of suffocation. Scientists cannot explain why it would eat so many rocks. The discovery will be discussed in an upcoming paper in Palaeontologia Electronica.&nbsp;Field Museum curator Jingmai O’Connor led a team of researchers who came across the Chromeornis fossil while scanning through the bird fossil collection at the museum. Gizmodo reported that they saw a tiny chunk of rock, about the size of a sparrow, preserving a fossil that in turn looked like a larger bird species called Longipteryx. It had similarly big teeth at the end of its beak, "but it’s a tiny little guy," she said, adding that this was a clue that it was a new species.However, what was even more strange was what they found in its oesophagus. There was “an unusual mass of stones” inside it, going all the way up against its neck bones.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/thousands-of-dinosaur-footprints-from-210-million-years-ago-uncovered-in-italian-national-park-1765962474353">210-million-years old dinosaur footprints numbering thousands uncovered in Italian national park</a>&nbsp;They further analysed the composition and the placement of the rocks and found that the creature swallowed those stones, and they did not gather there during fossilisation. Birds like owls and chickens are known to eat rocks, which are ground up in a muscular organ called the gizzard. But O’Connor noted that of all the fossils of birds of the same group, “none have ever been found with gizzard stones.”Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/t-rex-tooth-leads-scientists-to-make-a-shocking-discovery-about-brute-that-ate-dinosaurs-1765876628520">T. rex tooth leads scientists to make a shocking discovery about brute that ate dinosaurs</a><h2>Why did the bird eat the rocks?</h2>“We found over 800 tiny stones in this bird’s throat—way more than we would have expected in other birds with gizzards,” O’Connor said in the statement to the publication. Not all of them were rocks, but some were "more like tiny clay balls." The researchers think this bird was likely sick, and so started eating rocks. “It swallowed too many, and it tried to regurgitate them in one big mass. But the mass of stones was too big, and it got lodged in the oesophagus," she said.&nbsp;Birds from the same group as Chromeornis were the most populous group towards the end of the dinosaur era. The asteroid killed all dinosaurs 66 million years ago, except the birds that could fly. O’Connor says that learning about how they managed to survive, and yet were vulnerable, can help predict the course of the current cycle of mass extinction."

A bird fossil in China from the time of dinosaurs showed a huge chunk of rock inside the creature's throat. However, it turned out to be stranger than thought, as the bird had swallowed hundreds of these pieces for some unexplainable reason.   

Palaeontologists were left scratching their heads when they came across a fossil of an ancient bird that died from eating rocks, over 800 of them. This creature lived 120 million years ago and was classified as a new species of bird by the researchers at the Field Museum. Named Chromeornis funkyi, or a “Funky Chromeo bird,” it was basically a dinosaur and was discovered at the Shandong Tianyu Museum of Nature in China. The most striking thing about the fossil is the reason for this bird's death. It had swallowed over 800 rocks and died of suffocation. Scientists cannot explain why it would eat so many rocks. The discovery will be discussed in an upcoming paper in Palaeontologia Electronica. Field Museum curator Jingmai O’Connor led a team of researchers who came across the Chromeornis fossil while scanning through the bird fossil collection at the museum. Gizmodo reported that they saw a tiny chunk of rock, about the size of a sparrow, preserving a fossil that in turn looked like a larger bird species called Longipteryx. It had similarly big teeth at the end of its beak, "but it’s a tiny little guy," she said, adding that this was a clue that it was a new species. However, what was even more strange was what they found in its oesophagus. There was “an unusual mass of stones” inside it, going all the way up against its neck bones. Also Read: 210-million-years old dinosaur footprints numbering thousands uncovered in Italian national park They further analysed the composition and the placement of the rocks and found that the creature swallowed those stones, and they did not gather there during fossilisation. Birds like owls and chickens are known to eat rocks, which are ground up in a muscular organ called the gizzard. But O’Connor noted that of all the fossils of birds of the same group, “none have ever been found with gizzard stones.” Also Read: T. rex tooth leads scientists to make a shocking discovery about brute that ate dinosaurs Why did the bird eat the rocks? “We found over 800 tiny stones in this bird’s throat—way more than we would have expected in other birds with gizzards,” O’Connor said in the statement to the publication. Not all of them were rocks, but some were "more like tiny clay balls." The researchers think this bird was likely sick, and so started eating rocks. “It swallowed too many, and it tried to regurgitate them in one big mass. But the mass of stones was too big, and it got lodged in the oesophagus," she said. Birds from the same group as Chromeornis were the most populous group towards the end of the dinosaur era. The asteroid killed all dinosaurs 66 million years ago, except the birds that could fly. O’Connor says that learning about how they managed to survive, and yet were vulnerable, can help predict the course of the current cycle of mass extinction."

A bird fossil in China from the time of dinosaurs showed a huge chunk of rock inside the creature's throat. However, it turned out to be stranger than thought, as the bird had swallowed hundreds of these pieces for some unexplainable reason. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Dinosaur-era bird found with 800 stones jammed in its throat: It ate them all. Why?

A woman in Brazil was shocked to learn that her blood carried male chromosomes, but this did not affect her appearance in any way. She learnt of this following a miscarriage at the age of 35. When doctors ran tests to understand what had happened, they were looking for a genetic clue in the blood. And Voila! they did find something extraordinary. The tissues showed two genetic lineages, pointing to chimerism, that is, when two sets of genes live in one body. &nbsp;Dr Gustavo Arantes Rosa Maciel, a genetics professor at the University of São Paulo, said that the woman lost her baby at seven weeks. The doctors went for chromosome testing to see whether an inherited trait could have caused it.&nbsp;The blood test returned a result that is seen in males, leading the doctors to think that there could have been some technical error. So, they repeated the test. Gustavo met the patient and noted that she had "all the normal female characteristics. She had a uterus, ovaries… the ovaries were functioning normally." Her skin cells carried the usual female chromosomes, which led the medical team to look for a better explanation for the presence of male chromosomes.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/california-funeral-home-gives-dead-man-s-brain-instead-of-his-clothes-to-his-father-later-leaves-it-out-to-rot-1766140079885">California funeral home gives dead man's brain instead of clothes to his father, then leaves it out to rot for over 2 months</a><h2>Her blood had XY set, while her skin had XX</h2>A karyotype test that shows chromosome sets revealed that the woman's blood had 46, XY, while the skin cells taken from another part of her body had 46, XX. Typically, each human cell carries 23 pairs of chromosomes. To be fully sure, the blood test was repeated and compared with chromosome testing from skin cells. A physical check was also carried out, which showed the woman had basic female anatomy, hormone levels were within normal range, puberty was normal, with regular menstruation that began at 13. The doctors concluded that with nothing else to explain her condition, chimerism was the most likely explanation. &nbsp;&nbsp;They classified her condition as "blood chimerism", and later learnt that she had a twin brother, and the genetic variants in her blood matched those in his blood. This caused different sets of genetic codes in her blood and other tissues.&nbsp;The doctors revealed that the woman became pregnant once again 11 months later and was given progesterone to support early pregnancy. She faced no complications this time around and delivered a healthy baby boy. The baby was perfectly healthy and inherited equal number of genes from his father and mother. &nbsp;

A Brazilian woman was shocked to learn that she was carrying male chromosomes. The doctors found out about it after she had a miscarriage. She had one genetic code in the blood and a different one in the other tissues. 

A woman in Brazil was shocked to learn that her blood carried male chromosomes, but this did not affect her appearance in any way. She learnt of this following a miscarriage at the age of 35. When doctors ran tests to understand what had happened, they were looking for a genetic clue in the blood. And Voila! they did find something extraordinary. The tissues showed two genetic lineages, pointing to chimerism, that is, when two sets of genes live in one body. Dr Gustavo Arantes Rosa Maciel, a genetics professor at the University of São Paulo, said that the woman lost her baby at seven weeks. The doctors went for chromosome testing to see whether an inherited trait could have caused it. The blood test returned a result that is seen in males, leading the doctors to think that there could have been some technical error. So, they repeated the test. Gustavo met the patient and noted that she had "all the normal female characteristics. She had a uterus, ovaries… the ovaries were functioning normally." Her skin cells carried the usual female chromosomes, which led the medical team to look for a better explanation for the presence of male chromosomes. Also Read: California funeral home gives dead man's brain instead of clothes to his father, then leaves it out to rot for over 2 months Her blood had XY set, while her skin had XX A karyotype test that shows chromosome sets revealed that the woman's blood had 46, XY, while the skin cells taken from another part of her body had 46, XX. Typically, each human cell carries 23 pairs of chromosomes. To be fully sure, the blood test was repeated and compared with chromosome testing from skin cells. A physical check was also carried out, which showed the woman had basic female anatomy, hormone levels were within normal range, puberty was normal, with regular menstruation that began at 13. The doctors concluded that with nothing else to explain her condition, chimerism was the most likely explanation. They classified her condition as "blood chimerism", and later learnt that she had a twin brother, and the genetic variants in her blood matched those in his blood. This caused different sets of genetic codes in her blood and other tissues. The doctors revealed that the woman became pregnant once again 11 months later and was given progesterone to support early pregnancy. She faced no complications this time around and delivered a healthy baby boy. The baby was perfectly healthy and inherited equal number of genes from his father and mother.

A Brazilian woman was shocked to learn that she was carrying male chromosomes. The doctors found out about it after she had a miscarriage. She had one genetic code in the blood and a different one in the other tissues.&nbsp;

Doctors stunned to see 'male blood' in Brazilian woman who suffered miscarriage

Indian Premier League (IPL) founder and Former Chairman Lalit Modi on Monday (Dec 29) issued a public apology after a video, along with fugitive businessman and former owner of crippled Kingfisher Airlines Vijay Mallya, from a party in London. In the clip, Modi and Mallya can be seen together taking a swipe at Indian authorities by describing themselves as “two biggest fugitives” of India. Following the controversy over the viral clip, Modi on his X account said that his remarks were "misconstrued" and never intended to be as played out."&nbsp;Lalit Modi also apologised to the Indian government, saying “I apologise if I have hurt anyone's feelings, especially the Indian Government, whom I have the highest respect and regard for. The statement was misconstrued and was never intended to be as played out. Once again, my deepest apologies,” he posted on X.&nbsp;The apology came days after India said that it is fully committed to bringing back these fugitives from foreign countries to face trial before Indian courts.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-on-brink-conflict-deaths-rise-73-in-2025-report-says-1767005670051">Pakistan on brink: Conflict and terror-related deaths rise 73% in 2025, report says</a>&nbsp;Responding to a query concerning the viral video and individuals featured, the Ministry of External Affairs said that the delay in extradition of the duo is due to complex legal processes involving multiple jurisdictions "We remain fully committed that people who are fugitives and wanted by law in India return to the country. We are in talks with several governments, and processes are ongoing. There are several layers of legalities involved, but we remain committed to bringing them back to the country so they can face trial before the courts here," the ministry said.&nbsp;The controversy erupted following a video posted by Lalit Modi at the birthday bash of Vijay Mallya in London, who turned 70 on December 18. The party was hosted at Modi's residence in Belgravia Square, London. In the now-deleted video, Lalit Modi is seen with Vijay Mallya and Mallya’s partner, Pinki Lalwani, appearing to take a dig at India as he says, “Let’s break the internet in India again. Happy birthday, my friend Vijay Mallya.” &nbsp;

The apology came after a video showing Lalit Modi attending Vijay Mallya’s birthday party in London last week.

Indian Premier League (IPL) founder and Former Chairman Lalit Modi on Monday (Dec 29) issued a public apology after a video, along with fugitive businessman and former owner of crippled Kingfisher Airlines Vijay Mallya, from a party in London. In the clip, Modi and Mallya can be seen together taking a swipe at Indian authorities by describing themselves as “two biggest fugitives” of India. Following the controversy over the viral clip, Modi on his X account said that his remarks were "misconstrued" and never intended to be as played out." Lalit Modi also apologised to the Indian government, saying “I apologise if I have hurt anyone's feelings, especially the Indian Government, whom I have the highest respect and regard for. The statement was misconstrued and was never intended to be as played out. Once again, my deepest apologies,” he posted on X. The apology came days after India said that it is fully committed to bringing back these fugitives from foreign countries to face trial before Indian courts. Also Read: Pakistan on brink: Conflict and terror-related deaths rise 73% in 2025, report says Responding to a query concerning the viral video and individuals featured, the Ministry of External Affairs said that the delay in extradition of the duo is due to complex legal processes involving multiple jurisdictions "We remain fully committed that people who are fugitives and wanted by law in India return to the country. We are in talks with several governments, and processes are ongoing. There are several layers of legalities involved, but we remain committed to bringing them back to the country so they can face trial before the courts here," the ministry said. The controversy erupted following a video posted by Lalit Modi at the birthday bash of Vijay Mallya in London, who turned 70 on December 18. The party was hosted at Modi's residence in Belgravia Square, London. In the now-deleted video, Lalit Modi is seen with Vijay Mallya and Mallya’s partner, Pinki Lalwani, appearing to take a dig at India as he says, “Let’s break the internet in India again. Happy birthday, my friend Vijay Mallya.”

The apology came after a video showing Lalit Modi attending Vijay Mallya’s birthday party in London last week.

Lalit Modi issues public apology over ‘two biggest fugitives’ viral video with Vijay Mallya

Quantum physics explains how matter and energy behave at the smallest level, including atoms, electrons, photons and subatomic particles. Its core ideas include superposition, where particles exist in multiple states at once and entanglement, where distant particles remain linked.

'Small tech, big impact': How quantum physics is making weapons smarter, not bigger

Scientists have discovered a spider on Jupiter's moon Europa, which seems to have been formed when salty water erupted to the surface following an impact that gouged a crater. The Manannán crater was recently studied by researchers from the Planetary Science Institute, the University of Central Florida, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and other institutions. It looks like the spiders seen on Mars and Earth, but the reason for their formation is different. The Martian spiders are formed when carbon dioxide gas escapes from underground, eroding the dust to form spider-like shapes. On Earth, such features are found on frozen lakes and ponds and are called lake stars, and are formed when snow falls on frozen lakes.&nbsp;In the Manannán crater, this "spider" has been nicknamed Damhán Alla, the Irish term for the arachnid. It is one of the largest craters on Europa, stretching 21-23 kilometres in diameter, with the spider right at the centre. Previous studies of the crater have revealed ice and hydrated water minerals in concentrated form around it. Now, according to findings published in The Planetary Science Journal on December 2, 2025, briny water was released from the crater billions of years ago, causing this spider to take shape in the crater, EarthSky reported.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/nasa-just-recreated-spiders-seen-on-mars-in-a-lab-on-earth-758451">NASA just recreated 'spiders' seen on Mars in a lab on Earth</a>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/spiders-on-mars-esas-mars-express-captures-unique-phenomenon-on-the-red-planet-714917">Spiders on Mars? European mission captures weird black spots near Inca City</a><h2>Manannán impact opened up a subsurface brine reservoir</h2>Co-author of the study, Elodie Lesage of the Planetary Science Institute, said, "This spider-like feature might have formed through the eruption of melted brines following the Manannán impact." This discovery can reveal what the subsurface was like at the time of the impact. "This would mean that it can inform us on subsurface properties and brine composition at the time of the impact," he added.&nbsp;To check their theory, the researchers looked at the lake stars in Breckenridge, Colorado. They used Europa ice simulants cooled with liquid nitrogen to recreate the process in a cryogenic glovebox at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). Lauren McKeown, a planetary geomorphologist at the University of Central Florida and lead author of the study, said, "We flowed water through these simulants under different temperatures and found that similar star-like patterns formed even under extremely cold temperatures."&nbsp;McKeown explained that on Earth, "the weight of the snow creates holes in the ice, allowing water to flow through the snow, melting it and spreading in a way that is energetically favourable" to form these patterns. &nbsp;"On Europa, we believe a subsurface brine reservoir could have erupted [after an impact] and spread through porous surface ice, producing a similar pattern," she added.&nbsp;

One giant spider has been observed on Jupiter's moon Europa, sitting right in the middle of its largest crater. Scientists have a theory about Damhán Alla, the name given to this spider. Is it really a spider, or simply another phenomenon on the Jovian moon?

Scientists have discovered a spider on Jupiter's moon Europa, which seems to have been formed when salty water erupted to the surface following an impact that gouged a crater. The Manannán crater was recently studied by researchers from the Planetary Science Institute, the University of Central Florida, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and other institutions. It looks like the spiders seen on Mars and Earth, but the reason for their formation is different. The Martian spiders are formed when carbon dioxide gas escapes from underground, eroding the dust to form spider-like shapes. On Earth, such features are found on frozen lakes and ponds and are called lake stars, and are formed when snow falls on frozen lakes. In the Manannán crater, this "spider" has been nicknamed Damhán Alla, the Irish term for the arachnid. It is one of the largest craters on Europa, stretching 21-23 kilometres in diameter, with the spider right at the centre. Previous studies of the crater have revealed ice and hydrated water minerals in concentrated form around it. Now, according to findings published in The Planetary Science Journal on December 2, 2025, briny water was released from the crater billions of years ago, causing this spider to take shape in the crater, EarthSky reported. Also Read: NASA just recreated 'spiders' seen on Mars in a lab on Earth Also Read: Spiders on Mars? European mission captures weird black spots near Inca City Manannán impact opened up a subsurface brine reservoir Co-author of the study, Elodie Lesage of the Planetary Science Institute, said, "This spider-like feature might have formed through the eruption of melted brines following the Manannán impact." This discovery can reveal what the subsurface was like at the time of the impact. "This would mean that it can inform us on subsurface properties and brine composition at the time of the impact," he added. To check their theory, the researchers looked at the lake stars in Breckenridge, Colorado. They used Europa ice simulants cooled with liquid nitrogen to recreate the process in a cryogenic glovebox at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). Lauren McKeown, a planetary geomorphologist at the University of Central Florida and lead author of the study, said, "We flowed water through these simulants under different temperatures and found that similar star-like patterns formed even under extremely cold temperatures." McKeown explained that on Earth, "the weight of the snow creates holes in the ice, allowing water to flow through the snow, melting it and spreading in a way that is energetically favourable" to form these patterns. "On Europa, we believe a subsurface brine reservoir could have erupted [after an impact] and spread through porous surface ice, producing a similar pattern," she added.

One giant spider has been observed on Jupiter's moon Europa, sitting right in the middle of its largest crater. Scientists have a theory about Damhán Alla, the name given to this spider. Is it really a spider, or simply another phenomenon on the Jovian moon?

Giant 'spider' right in the middle of Europa's Manannán crater proof of water? Scientists say...

Scientists have gotten a look at an area of Antarctica that has been hard to reach, even with the best technology. It wasn't done intentionally, but a robot thought lost to time resurfaced and revealed secrets about the underbelly of the Denman Glacier. This ocean robot was sent to collect data from the Totten Glacier, but it ended up under the Denman Glacier. The findings published in ScienceAdvances journal in December 2025 mention that this robot was a free-floating device, and a pull by a current led it astray from its destination. With features like salinity and temperature sensors, it was meant to go below the water and surface once every 10 days to transmit data to satellites. This is a common method to study the impact of climate change on the glaciers.&nbsp;The Australian national science agency CSIRO intended for this robot to do the same for the Totten Glacier. The primary purpose was to know by how much the sea levels could rise if this particular one in Antarctica melted. But it was navigationally lost instead and never surfaced again. However, it proved to be a blessing in disguise as it gathered data from the Denman Glacier. Nine months later, the robot resurfaced with plenty of data on this ice body and the impact of climate change on Antarctica.Also Red: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/doomsday-gets-closer-cracks-on-thwaites-glacier-have-doubled-in-two-decades-1766981007538">Doomsday gets closer: Cracks on Thwaites Glacier have doubled in two decades</a>&nbsp;<h2>The robot showed how East Antarctica could be affected&nbsp;</h2>It got trapped beneath the Denman Glacier and the Shackleton ice shelf. During this time, it did what it was intended to do, except for a different glacier. It measured water salinity and temperature from the sea floor up to the base of the ice shelf. It also tried to resurface, but every time it did, the robot bumped the ice shelf, measuring its depth unintentionally. When the researchers compared the data of the ice shelf's depth to satellite measurements of the area, they could tell which way it went and from where it was transmitting the data.&nbsp;The robot revealed that the Shackleton ice shelf is in no danger right now. However, the Denman has warm water under it, and this is causing it to melt. If it melts, global sea levels could rise by almost 5 feet. The information it transmitted is crucial as it provided the first ever line of oceanographic measurements under an East Antarctic ice shelf. This region of Antarctica has more ice than West Antarctica, and melting glaciers here can prove more dangeroud to the world.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

An Australian team of scientists sent a free-floating robot to study a particular glacier in Antarctica. But it drifted away from its destination and ended up in an area that is extremely tough to observe and analyse. It was thought lost, but was actually trapped somewhere else.

Scientists have gotten a look at an area of Antarctica that has been hard to reach, even with the best technology. It wasn't done intentionally, but a robot thought lost to time resurfaced and revealed secrets about the underbelly of the Denman Glacier. This ocean robot was sent to collect data from the Totten Glacier, but it ended up under the Denman Glacier. The findings published in ScienceAdvances journal in December 2025 mention that this robot was a free-floating device, and a pull by a current led it astray from its destination. With features like salinity and temperature sensors, it was meant to go below the water and surface once every 10 days to transmit data to satellites. This is a common method to study the impact of climate change on the glaciers. The Australian national science agency CSIRO intended for this robot to do the same for the Totten Glacier. The primary purpose was to know by how much the sea levels could rise if this particular one in Antarctica melted. But it was navigationally lost instead and never surfaced again. However, it proved to be a blessing in disguise as it gathered data from the Denman Glacier. Nine months later, the robot resurfaced with plenty of data on this ice body and the impact of climate change on Antarctica. Also Red: Doomsday gets closer: Cracks on Thwaites Glacier have doubled in two decades The robot showed how East Antarctica could be affected It got trapped beneath the Denman Glacier and the Shackleton ice shelf. During this time, it did what it was intended to do, except for a different glacier. It measured water salinity and temperature from the sea floor up to the base of the ice shelf. It also tried to resurface, but every time it did, the robot bumped the ice shelf, measuring its depth unintentionally. When the researchers compared the data of the ice shelf's depth to satellite measurements of the area, they could tell which way it went and from where it was transmitting the data. The robot revealed that the Shackleton ice shelf is in no danger right now. However, the Denman has warm water under it, and this is causing it to melt. If it melts, global sea levels could rise by almost 5 feet. The information it transmitted is crucial as it provided the first ever line of oceanographic measurements under an East Antarctic ice shelf. This region of Antarctica has more ice than West Antarctica, and melting glaciers here can prove more dangeroud to the world.

An Australian team of scientists sent a free-floating robot to study a particular glacier in Antarctica. But it drifted away from its destination and ended up in an area that is extremely tough to observe and analyse. It was thought lost, but was actually trapped somewhere else.

A robot got lost in Antarctica. It revealed scary secrets from underneath another glacier

Former hostage Matan Zangauker and his girlfriend Ilana Gritzewsky got engaged, according to a photo shared by Matan’s mother Einav on social media on Sunday overnight. The image shows the couple celebrating with champagne beside a “Will you marry me” sign at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel in Hollywood, Florida.&nbsp;Eina, who campaigned relentlessly for her son's release after the October 7, 2023, attack, called it her “picture of victory”. Zangauker, 26, was freed in October after two years in captivity, while Gritzewsky, 31, was released in November 2023 after nearly two months.

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During the attack by Hamas on Israel, both jumped out of the window of their home and ran in separate directions after Palestinian terrorists shot at their door. Later, Gritzewsky was captured, and gunmen seized her to put between two men on a motorcycle and covered her head and face. Her captors later confirmed that Zangauker was also a hostage.<h3>Greeted with sticks, rocks, &amp; pipes</h3>Matan Zangauker told Channel 12 in November that he was greeted by “children, women, old people, lined up with sticks, with rocks, with pipes, and they started to hit me, to beat me" while he was driven into Gaza on a motorcycle on October 7.&nbsp;Zangauker said the first Israeli he encountered in the tunnels that day was the body of a dead IDF soldier, with his captors warning that he would meet the same fate. He was later held alongside Yocheved Lifshitz, also from Nir Oz, who was abducted on October 7 and released weeks later, while her husband, Oded Lifshitz, died in captivity.&nbsp;He said he was frequently moved between locations, largely within the tunnel network, and was sometimes held with other hostages and at other times alone. Despite being a civilian, Zangauker said his captors treated him as a soldier, subjecting him to beatings and food deprivation. He also said his captors used psychological pressure, feeding him false claims about their supposed battlefield gains against the Israeli military.&nbsp;After nearly two months in captivity, Gritzewsky was released in November 2023. Zangauker stated that he was unaware that Ilana had also been taken captive and believed she had managed to hide after they separated. He said he only learned of her abduction when he was permitted to watch television on November 30, the day she was released.

Eina, who campaigned relentlessly for her son's release after the October 7, 2023, attack, called it her “picture of victory”. Zangauker, 26, was freed in October after two years in captivity, while Gritzewsky, 31, was released in November 2023 after nearly two months.

Former hostage Matan Zangauker and his girlfriend Ilana Gritzewsky got engaged, according to a photo shared by Matan’s mother Einav on social media on Sunday overnight. The image shows the couple celebrating with champagne beside a “Will you marry me” sign at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel in Hollywood, Florida. Eina, who campaigned relentlessly for her son's release after the October 7, 2023, attack, called it her “picture of victory”. Zangauker, 26, was freed in October after two years in captivity, while Gritzewsky, 31, was released in November 2023 after nearly two months.

Eina, who campaigned relentlessly for her son's release after the October 7, 2023, attack, called it her “picture of victory”. Zangauker, 26, was freed in October after two years in captivity, while Gritzewsky, 31, was released in November 2023 after nearly two months.

‘Picture of victory’: Former Israeli hostage couple engaged months after release from Hamas captivity

Three staff members at Lala Lajpat Rai Hospital in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, including a junior resident doctor and a nurse, were suspended after a living patient was officially pronounced dead on paper and post-mortem procedures were initiated, an official said.&nbsp;Sanjay Kala, principal of Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Medical College, who oversees the hospital, told news agency PTI that the lapse surfaced on Saturday evening when police personnel reached the Medicine Ward to move the body to the mortuary but discovered the patient was alive.&nbsp;"A three-member inquiry committee has been constituted to probe the incident. The committee -- consisting of vice-principal Richa Agarwal, chief medical superintendent Saurabh Agarwal and superintendent-in-charge Rakesh Singh -- has been directed to submit a fact-finding report within 48 hours. Strict action will be taken based on the findings," Kala said.<h3>Panic triggered after Vinod was found alive</h3>Kala said two destitute patients had been admitted to adjacent beds in Medicine Ward No. 12 — Vinod (42) in bed No. 42 and an unidentified elderly man, around 60, in bed No. 43. The elderly patient died during treatment on Saturday, but the junior doctor allegedly completed Vinod’s medical records and mistakenly declared him dead. An intimation was then sent to the Swaroop Nagar police for post-mortem formalities. The error came to light when police arrived to shift the body and found Vinod alive.&nbsp;After Vinod was found alive, panic triggered in the hospital, resulting in the Senior officials, including Superintendent-in-Charge Rakesh Singh and Principal Sanjay Kala, rushing to the ward. Later, the erring junior doctor admitted the mistake and apologised, according to an official.&nbsp;After confirmation of the lapse, Superintendent-in-Charge Rakesh Singh stated that the error was caused by incorrect documentation. "The junior doctor mistakenly filled out the file of the wrong patient. The records were corrected and sent to the police again," he said.&nbsp;Hospital authorities said Vinod is in a stable condition. His family members were advised to remain with him and take him home once his health improves, but they allegedly declined, citing a lack of arrangements, and later left the hospital, officials said. Vinod continues to receive treatment at the facility, Govind Nagar Station House Officer Rikesh Kumar Singh said.

The lapse surfaced on Saturday evening when police personnel reached the Medicine Ward to move the body to the mortuary, but discovered the patient was alive. After Vinod was found alive, panic triggered in the hospital, resulting in the Senior officials rushing to the ward.

Three staff members at Lala Lajpat Rai Hospital in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, including a junior resident doctor and a nurse, were suspended after a living patient was officially pronounced dead on paper and post-mortem procedures were initiated, an official said. Sanjay Kala, principal of Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Medical College, who oversees the hospital, told news agency PTI that the lapse surfaced on Saturday evening when police personnel reached the Medicine Ward to move the body to the mortuary but discovered the patient was alive. "A three-member inquiry committee has been constituted to probe the incident. The committee -- consisting of vice-principal Richa Agarwal, chief medical superintendent Saurabh Agarwal and superintendent-in-charge Rakesh Singh -- has been directed to submit a fact-finding report within 48 hours. Strict action will be taken based on the findings," Kala said. Panic triggered after Vinod was found alive Kala said two destitute patients had been admitted to adjacent beds in Medicine Ward No. 12 — Vinod (42) in bed No. 42 and an unidentified elderly man, around 60, in bed No. 43. The elderly patient died during treatment on Saturday, but the junior doctor allegedly completed Vinod’s medical records and mistakenly declared him dead. An intimation was then sent to the Swaroop Nagar police for post-mortem formalities. The error came to light when police arrived to shift the body and found Vinod alive. After Vinod was found alive, panic triggered in the hospital, resulting in the Senior officials, including Superintendent-in-Charge Rakesh Singh and Principal Sanjay Kala, rushing to the ward. Later, the erring junior doctor admitted the mistake and apologised, according to an official. After confirmation of the lapse, Superintendent-in-Charge Rakesh Singh stated that the error was caused by incorrect documentation. "The junior doctor mistakenly filled out the file of the wrong patient. The records were corrected and sent to the police again," he said. Hospital authorities said Vinod is in a stable condition. His family members were advised to remain with him and take him home once his health improves, but they allegedly declined, citing a lack of arrangements, and later left the hospital, officials said. Vinod continues to receive treatment at the facility, Govind Nagar Station House Officer Rikesh Kumar Singh said.

The lapse surfaced on Saturday evening when police personnel reached the Medicine Ward to move the body to the mortuary, but discovered the patient was alive. After Vinod was found alive, panic triggered in the hospital, resulting in the Senior officials rushing to the ward.

Kanpur hospital in UP suspends three staff after living patient declared dead

The fate of the universe has changed, and according to scientists, we won't be torn to shreds but will be compressed, falling under the pressure of gravity. A team of South Korean scientists notes in a study that the universe will likely end in the Big Crunch. This is because of dark energy that is becoming weaker, and this will hand over power to gravity, which will pull everything together. Previously, scientists believed gravity would eventually slow down the expansion of the universe. But then in 1998, they saw signs of dark energy and said that this force is speeding up the expansion of the universe. This process was assumed to rip apart atoms in the future, causing the Big Rip.&nbsp;The South Korean scientists gathered supernova data that first revealed dark energy nearly three decades ago. Prof Young Wook Lee, of Yonsei University in Seoul, and his team adjusted this information and noted a change in dark energy, and that the acceleration of the universe was slowing down. This, he says, has changed the fate of the universe. In such a scenario, where dark energy weakens, gravity would take over and pull the galaxies back together. This opens up the possibility of Big Crunch becoming very real. Professor Ofer Lahav of University College London told the BBC that with dark energy going up and down, the entire physics would be shaken up.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/hubble-spots-600bn-km-wide-scaled-up-version-of-our-early-solar-system-dracula-s-chivito-shocks-scientists-1766582525866">Hubble spots 600bn km wide scaled-up version of our early solar system: Dracula’s Chivito shocks scientists</a><h2>Big Bang in reverse</h2>What will happen is a Big Bang in reverse, with the universe falling in on itself. There would be no forces left to expand the universe any further, and all intergalactic matter would condense together. A core would start burning up, and all the stars and planets would be sucked into it, setting every other celestial body on fire. There would be no space or time, and all that would be left is a huge fireball.&nbsp;However, Lee's theory does not have many takers. The larger view still is that the universe is continuously expanding and dark energy remains unchanged. What would the Big Crunch look like to us? Several papers have talked about the Big Crunch, and here is what it would appear like to us on Earth. The visible stars and galaxy clusters will become closer to each other and start merging. Stars will collide with each other, and the cosmic microwave background, as observed by telescopes, would reach thousands of degrees Celsius. Right now, the temperature of this radiation is just under 3 degrees above "absolute zero".&nbsp;

The universe will end someday, as it is expanding and stretching due to dark energy. But a South Korean scientist says this force is weakening, and the expansion has slowed down. Soon, gravity will become the bigger force and the universe will end in a Big Crunch.

The fate of the universe has changed, and according to scientists, we won't be torn to shreds but will be compressed, falling under the pressure of gravity. A team of South Korean scientists notes in a study that the universe will likely end in the Big Crunch. This is because of dark energy that is becoming weaker, and this will hand over power to gravity, which will pull everything together. Previously, scientists believed gravity would eventually slow down the expansion of the universe. But then in 1998, they saw signs of dark energy and said that this force is speeding up the expansion of the universe. This process was assumed to rip apart atoms in the future, causing the Big Rip. The South Korean scientists gathered supernova data that first revealed dark energy nearly three decades ago. Prof Young Wook Lee, of Yonsei University in Seoul, and his team adjusted this information and noted a change in dark energy, and that the acceleration of the universe was slowing down. This, he says, has changed the fate of the universe. In such a scenario, where dark energy weakens, gravity would take over and pull the galaxies back together. This opens up the possibility of Big Crunch becoming very real. Professor Ofer Lahav of University College London told the BBC that with dark energy going up and down, the entire physics would be shaken up. Also Read: Hubble spots 600bn km wide scaled-up version of our early solar system: Dracula’s Chivito shocks scientists Big Bang in reverse What will happen is a Big Bang in reverse, with the universe falling in on itself. There would be no forces left to expand the universe any further, and all intergalactic matter would condense together. A core would start burning up, and all the stars and planets would be sucked into it, setting every other celestial body on fire. There would be no space or time, and all that would be left is a huge fireball. However, Lee's theory does not have many takers. The larger view still is that the universe is continuously expanding and dark energy remains unchanged. What would the Big Crunch look like to us? Several papers have talked about the Big Crunch, and here is what it would appear like to us on Earth. The visible stars and galaxy clusters will become closer to each other and start merging. Stars will collide with each other, and the cosmic microwave background, as observed by telescopes, would reach thousands of degrees Celsius. Right now, the temperature of this radiation is just under 3 degrees above "absolute zero".

The universe will end someday, as it is expanding and stretching due to dark energy. But a South Korean scientist says this force is weakening, and the expansion has slowed down. Soon, gravity will become the bigger force and the universe will end in a Big Crunch.

Universe will collapse into one big fireball, with stars and planets sucked into a core

Cracks continue to form around a shear zone of the Thwaites Glacier, also known as the Doomsday Glacier, as observed by satellites between 2002 and 2022. A team of researchers from the University of Manitoba wrote in a paper, "Over the past two decades, the shelf has experienced progressive fracturing around a prominent shear zone upstream of its pinning point, gradually compromising its structural integrity." They noted that the “total area length of fractures” grew from around 100 miles to over 200 miles in two decades. There are also hints that major new stresses are acting on the glacier since the average length did not actually increase.&nbsp;Another study published by the International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration (ITGC) also confirmed that the large cracks in the ice shelf continue to weaken its structural integrity. The Thwaites Glacier is also called the Doomsday Glacier because it is at risk of imminent collapse, and when that happens, the sea levels could rise by 11 feet. Thwaites Glacier is often referred to as the "weak underbelly" of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet because the damage to it cannot be reversed, and it will collapse even under little stress. The Thwaites Ice Shelf holds the eastern portion of Thwaites Glacier and is expected to collapse by 2032. Once this shelf goes, the outflow from the glacier will speed up, leading to a complete breakdown.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/scientists-reveal-antarctic-ice-sheet-witnessed-a-catastrophe-9-000-years-ago-it-was-hotter-1766667493987">Scientists reveal Antarctic ice sheet witnessed a catastrophe 9,000 years ago - It was hotter</a><h2>Warming oceans are melting glaciers faster</h2>Thwaites is not the only glacier that could ultimately crash down, triggering a rise in sea levels. A recent study highlighted how warming ocean waters are melting ice shelves, and the changes are so clear that they can be noticed in mere hours and days. Meanwhile, circular currents of water measuring nearly 10 kilometres are digging underneath the glaciers. The warm, salty current flows hundreds of feet below the surface and moves upwards and onto the continental shelf. A positive feedback loop is created where new cold water from the ice shelf mixes with warmer, saltier ocean waters. The resultant ocean turbulence causes even more ice to melt.&nbsp;

The Thwaites Glacier, or the Doomsday Glacier, is showing more signs of damage and is inching closer to its end. New studies have noticed that the cracks have spread to a larger area, and scientists think more stressors are at play.

Cracks continue to form around a shear zone of the Thwaites Glacier, also known as the Doomsday Glacier, as observed by satellites between 2002 and 2022. A team of researchers from the University of Manitoba wrote in a paper, "Over the past two decades, the shelf has experienced progressive fracturing around a prominent shear zone upstream of its pinning point, gradually compromising its structural integrity." They noted that the “total area length of fractures” grew from around 100 miles to over 200 miles in two decades. There are also hints that major new stresses are acting on the glacier since the average length did not actually increase. Another study published by the International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration (ITGC) also confirmed that the large cracks in the ice shelf continue to weaken its structural integrity. The Thwaites Glacier is also called the Doomsday Glacier because it is at risk of imminent collapse, and when that happens, the sea levels could rise by 11 feet. Thwaites Glacier is often referred to as the "weak underbelly" of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet because the damage to it cannot be reversed, and it will collapse even under little stress. The Thwaites Ice Shelf holds the eastern portion of Thwaites Glacier and is expected to collapse by 2032. Once this shelf goes, the outflow from the glacier will speed up, leading to a complete breakdown. Also Read: Scientists reveal Antarctic ice sheet witnessed a catastrophe 9,000 years ago - It was hotter Warming oceans are melting glaciers faster Thwaites is not the only glacier that could ultimately crash down, triggering a rise in sea levels. A recent study highlighted how warming ocean waters are melting ice shelves, and the changes are so clear that they can be noticed in mere hours and days. Meanwhile, circular currents of water measuring nearly 10 kilometres are digging underneath the glaciers. The warm, salty current flows hundreds of feet below the surface and moves upwards and onto the continental shelf. A positive feedback loop is created where new cold water from the ice shelf mixes with warmer, saltier ocean waters. The resultant ocean turbulence causes even more ice to melt.

The Thwaites Glacier, or the Doomsday Glacier, is showing more signs of damage and is inching closer to its end. New studies have noticed that the cracks have spread to a larger area, and scientists think more stressors are at play.

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