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How The Coldest Place On Earth Became A Premier Travel Destination: Report
Antarctica, known as the world's coldest and most remote continent, is now a booming travel destination, attracting more tourists than ever.
Astronomers Observe Black Hole That May Have Formed Gently
The conventional wisdom among astronomers is that black holes - those exceptionally dense objects with gravity so powerful that not even light can escape - form in the violent explosion, called a supernova, of a massive dying star.
Elon Musk Warns Saudis About Dangers Of "Woke, Nihilistic" AI Models
Billionaire Elon Musk warned at a Saudi investor forum on Tuesday about the dangers of artificial intelligence models he said were "woke" and "nihilistic" rather than "maximally truth-seeking."
"He's Not Hitler": Melania Pushes Back Attacks On Husband Donald Trump
Former US first lady Melania Trump pushed back on Tuesday against attacks on her husband Donald Trump, saying the Republican presidential candidate is "not Hitler."
Biden Casts 2024 Election Ballot Near His Delaware Home
Biden chatted with voters as he waited in line to cast his ballot, and helped push an older woman in a wheelchair who ahead of him. The president waited in line for about 40 minutes before he cast his ballot.
From KGB Agent To President Of Russia, The Story Of Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Putin has been one of the most influential, controversial and powerful figures globally for over two decades.
Middle East live: humanitarian system in Gaza will collapse if Unrwa is unable to operate, warns Unicef
Other UN agencies say it would be impossible to fill the void left by UnrwaAl Jazeera has spoken with the director-general of the Gaza government’s media office, Ismail al-Thawabta, who has said at least 93 people were killed in the Israeli airstrike on northern Gaza’s town of Beit Lahiya. Gaza’s health ministry said earlier today that 60 people were killed in the strike this morning, which hit a residential building housing displaced civilians. Al-Thawabta said that the building Israel attacked housed 200 people. Dozens of people are reported missing and 150 others estimated to be injured. Medics said 20 children were among the dead.Many of those injured have been rushed to nearby Kamal Adwan hospital inside the Jabalia refugee camp. But the hospital is struggling to treat them as it reportedly has run out of medical supplies and only has two paediatric doctors, with no surgeons. Israeli forces detained dozens of medical staff at the hospital days ago. Dr Hossam Abu Safiya, director of the hospital, told Al Jazeera on Friday that most of the surgeons had been arrested by Israeli troops, meaning urgent surgeries could not be performed.The UAV (drone) force of the Yemeni Armed Forces carried out a specific military operation targeting the industrial zone of the Israeli enemy in the Ashkelon region. Continue reading...
Trump defends New York rally widely condemned for racist remarks as a ‘love fest’ – US elections live
Former president rejected criticism of the Madison Square Garden event and claimed rally was ‘beautiful; 40,000 people expected at Harris speechDon’t miss important US election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for election alertsMost Americans are prepared to accept the election results as legitimate, according to a new ABC/Ipsos poll released on Tuesday.The poll, conducted between 18 October to 22, 2024, states 83% of Americans surveyed and 86% of registered voters surveyed are prepared to accept the outcome of the presidential election as legitimate, regardless of which candidate they support. Continue reading...
India, China Disengagement On Schedule, "Almost" Over: Defence Sources
Indian and Chinese troops have "almost completed" disengagement in the Depsang and Demchok areas of eastern Ladakh, defence sources told news agency ANI Tuesday.
Fears for Gaza aid after Unrwa ban as Norway refers Israeli vote to ICJ
Foreign ministers and aid organisations criticise Israel over vote to oust UN agency from operating in war-torn territory, with US saying it had an ‘irreplaceable role’Middle East live: latest updatesSanctions on Israeli government members, a review of trade ties and a fresh reference to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) are all under consideration if Israel implements a Knesset vote banning any cooperation with the UN Palestinian relief agency Unrwa as world leaders and international aid organisations voiced fears for aid deliveries to Gaza.Israel is due to try to impose the new measures backed by Israeli MPs in a Monday evening vote, including a ban on new visas and work permits for foreign Unrwa staff who must enter via Israel, within 90 days. This means western diplomats have a brief window after the US elections to try to force it to step back.With Associated Press and Agence France-Presse Continue reading...
Mystery artist leaves neo-Nazi tiki torch ‘tribute’ to Trump near White House
Unknown artist who made bronze piece of feces to ‘honor’ January 6 rioters appears to be behind new statue The unknown artist or artists who fashioned a swirled bronze piece of feces on a replica of former US house speaker Nancy Pelosi’s desk – and placed it on the National Mall recently – appear to have struck again.This time, the artistic-political commentary is focused not on the January 6 2021 US Capitol attack carried out by Donald Trump supporters, when a participant did indeed defecate on Pelosi’s desk. Instead, the display satirically evokes the notorious white nationalist Unite the Right Tiki torch parade through Charlottesville’s University of Virginia campus in August 2017, with some marchers chanting “Jews will not replace us”. Continue reading...
Berlin summons Iran ambassador over execution of German-Iranian
Daughter of Jamshid Sharmahd says family let down by US and German governments’ failure to save himGermany has recalled its ambassador to Tehran and summoned the Iranian charge d’affaires in Berlin in protest over the execution of a German-Iranian dual national, Jamshid Sharmahd, accused of terrorism by Iran.His daughter, Gazelle Sharmahd, who had pressed the German and US governments hard to save him, said she and her brother felt let down by the failure of both governments to do more. Sharmahd was executed on Monday. Continue reading...