A historical construction lying in the depths of Loch Bhorgastail provides information about human existence more than 5,000 years ago. The structure, which appears to be just a small island made of stone nowadays, used to be a wooden structure carefully erected by Neolithic individuals. The age of this ancient structure makes it older than…
Three men were found carrying 89 firearms meant for smuggling to Canada from the US. The US authorities stopped a cross-border smuggling bid as New York State Police troopers stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation near State Route 90, on May 7. Upon inspection, a large cache of firearms, mostly stolen, was found and…
When Queen Victoria died at Osborne House on 22 January 1901, the court expected a ceremonial end to a very public reign. What they got instead was a final act that felt startlingly private. Victoria had left detailed instructions for her burial, and among the most surprising were personal keepsakes linked to John Brown, the…
An Indian business owner in Portugal said in a street interview that he mainly hires Indian workers because Portuguese employees are “too expensive” and communication is easier with people from India.Asked whether he only hires Indians, the man replied: “Yes.” He said Portuguese workers cost more and described language as a barrier when dealing with…
Philippine House votes to impeach VP Sara Duterte for a second time (Image credit: AP) An overwhelming majority of the Philippine House of Representatives voted on Monday to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte over allegations of graft, corruption, bribery, misuse of state funds, and an alleged assassination threat against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, throwing her…
Before Jessica Watson became one of the most recognised teenage sailors in the world, her dream nearly collapsed in the middle of the ocean. During the very first night of a sea trial before her historic voyage officially began, her 34-foot yacht, Ella’s Pink Lady, collided with a massive 63,000-ton bulk carrier, as reported by…
Hantavirus scare on cruise ship Twenty British nationals evacuated from the virus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius have begun quarantine at a specialist isolation facility in the UK after being flown out of Tenerife amid fears over a hantavirus outbreak linked to the vessel.According to a BBC report, the passengers arrived at Manchester Airport aboard a…
A handwritten note left by a homeless man inside a small community library in North Yorkshire, UK, has gone viral widely on social media. The note was discovered inside a converted red telephone box in the village of Kirk Deighton, where locals had created a free public library for residents and visitors.In the short message,…
Dubai introduces world’s first fully integrated AI smart bus station for commuters / Image: file Dubai has taken another major step in its smart mobility journey with the launch of its first fully integrated smart bus station at Mall of the Emirates. The new station, unveiled by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), combines artificial…
The famous blue and white houses of the Cyclades are a brilliant example of functional design. This aesthetic was born of necessity, rather than artistic choice. Although today’s travellers might think these colours honour the Greek flag or echo the Aegean Sea, their true origins lie in survival needs. This architectural style developed due to…