Over 1,000 death-row inmates at Iran's Ghezel Hesar Prison enter their third week of hunger strike against executions, with some sewing their lips shut in protest of unfulfilled promises.
A 29-year-old American hiker from Wichita was killed by a lightning strike while hiking Sicily's Mount Etna volcano. The incident highlights the dangers of outdoor activities in extreme weather conditions.
Southland's kerbside recycling contamination rate dropped to 13% following an inspection program with penalties for repeat offenders, though 811 tons still went to landfill.
Harare residents are demanding compensation after admitting billing problems with newly rolled-out prepaid water meters that charge for air in pipes. The city council and Helcraw Water blame technical issues, but residents report excessive charges and demand accountability.
A US tourist died after being struck by lightning while hiking Sicily's Mount Etna volcano. The incident highlights weather hazards for visitors to popular mountain destinations.
The U.S. is establishing offshore detention facilities where deportees face indefinite confinement without formal charges, raising significant legal and human rights concerns.
Tokio presenta nuevos servicios de movilidad eléctrica en 2026: vehículos e-Palette en Odaiba y barcos completamente eléctricos en vías fluviales, modernizando el transporte urbano con tecnología sostenible.
Mardi Gras Indians, a centuries-old Black masking tradition rooted in African and Native American heritage, spend months hand-sewing elaborate beaded suits worth thousands of dollars to march through New Orleans neighborhoods in annual celebration of resilience and community.
Hundreds of migrants staged a protest in Spain's Ceuta enclave demanding asylum processing. The demonstration highlights ongoing migration pressures at European borders.
The Soviet Venera 13 probe landed on Venus in 1982 and survived 127 minutes in extreme 465°C heat, quadrupling its expected lifespan while collecting soil samples and transmitting the first color photographs from the planet's surface.
Mets reliever Jefry Yan jumped into his signature acrobatic celebration before the umpire called strike three, forcing him to tap his hat to challenge the call. He later struck out the batter legitimately and earned his first MLB win in a walk-off victory.
Lego and Nintendo confirm traditional minifigures are coming to Super Mario sets in 2027, replacing the interactive electronic figures used since 2020. Seven new sets with minifigure-scale characters are expected to launch starting January 2027.
Nintendo Switch 2 has sold 6.3M units in Japan through its 14th month, surpassing the original Switch's 4.17M units in the same period, though trailing lifetime sales by 30.71M units.
Nintendo and Lego are finally releasing classic Super Mario minifigures in 2027, six years after their initial collaboration began, expanding the toy line beyond its distinctive blocky Interactive Mario format.
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez publicly disclosed she's saving to freeze her eggs, igniting conversations about reproductive autonomy, career pressures, and family planning among women in demanding professions.
Berlin's Rave the Planet techno event proceeded under heightened security with a moment of silence for victims of a July 25 Islamist attack on a Pride march that killed one and injured 31. German President Steinmeier called for protecting LGBTQ+ rights in open society.
A field study of 366 Holstein cows identified serum metabolite thresholds that predict reproductive disorders, with energy balance and mineral status during transition periods as critical fertility determinants.
A Florida venue has cancelled a scheduled rally featuring Palestinian American congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, marking another instance of political event disruption.
Land Rover is producing a limited-edition, road-legal V8 Defender Dakar inspired by rally racing, combining extreme off-road capability with street legality for 2027 release.
Brabus has unveiled the Bodo Cabriolet, a high-performance convertible based on an Aston Martin with 1,000 horsepower and a top speed of 223 mph.
El oro y la plata repuntan junto con los mercados bursátiles, mientras inversores expresan crecientes dudas sobre la sostenibilidad de la burbuja tecnológica de inteligencia artificial.
The 2026 Ocean Photographer of the Year competition finalists showcase marine life diversity, from cooperating orcas to pygmy seahorses, while highlighting urgent ocean conservation needs.
Nintendo will discontinue Pokémon Bank on February 26, 2027, ending the ability to transfer Pokémon from older game generations to Pokémon HOME.
The father of a postpartum psychosis victim is advocating for systemic change during the Lindsay Clancy trial, highlighting gaps in maternal mental health recognition and legal protections.
Embracer Group confirms Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 will launch by April 2028, alongside other major titles like Darksiders 4 and Tomb Raider: Catalyst.
