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Russian military forces launched a significant drone attack, deploying nearly 50 Shahed drones at targets across Ukraine. They also shelled a train station in Kherson, where over 100 civilians were gathered, intending to travel to Kyiv. Ukrainian officials reported these incidents on Wednesday, confirming that the attacks resulted in the deaths of at least five individuals and caused a widespread …

A video shared on social media seems to depict the detention of Palestinian men and at least two children by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in a stadium in northern Gaza. The footage includes scenes of what appear to be two young boys, dressed only in their underwear, walking with their hands raised as they are directed by the IDF …

NASA has reignited its mission to examine the “God of Chaos” asteroid, Apophis, as it draws nearer to Earth’s orbit. The agency redeployed a spacecraft, recently returned from a deep space mission, for this purpose. This spacecraft, originally known as OSIRIS-REx, has been renamed OSIRIS-APEX for this new assignment. It will investigate the exceptionally close approach of Apophis in 2029, …

The concept of a ‘robot surgeon’ often conjures images of intricate machinery performing surgical procedures. However, the term ‘anthrobots’ might be less familiar. This innovative idea is being explored by Gizem Gumuskaya, a Ph.D. candidate at Tufts University Wyss Institute for Biologically-Inspired Engineering, who has successfully turned human cells into miniature robots, or ‘anthrobots’, which have shown potential in aiding …

In a remarkable display of skill, Bangladesh secured a five-wicket victory against New Zealand in the first game of their three-match Twenty20 series in Napier on Wednesday. This marked Bangladesh’s first-ever T20 win on New Zealand soil, coming just days after their initial away one-day international triumph against the Black Caps in the same city. Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto …

Naomi Osaka, former world number one and new mother, was seen on the practice court this Wednesday, preparing for her eagerly awaited comeback to tennis at the Brisbane International. Osaka is set to make her return to the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) at the event, which kicks off this Sunday at Pat Rafter Arena. The champion of both the Australian …

The year 2023 marked a significant shift in the world of football, with Saudi Arabia emerging as a new powerhouse, challenging the long-established dominance of European football. This year witnessed a significant migration of top footballers to Saudi Arabia, beginning with the high-profile move of Portuguese legend and five-time Ballon d’Or recipient Cristiano Ronaldo to Al-Nassr in March. Ronaldo’s transfer …

Turkey conducted airstrikes targeting over 70 locations linked to Kurdish factions in Syria and northern Iraq this week. This action was in response to the recent deaths of 12 Turkish soldiers in Iraq, as announced by the defense minister on Wednesday. Defense Minister Yasar Guler, in a video message to senior military officials, which was shared on the platform X …