World’s longest escalator: China’s 905-meter ‘sky ladder’ lets you climb 80 floors in 20 minutes | World News

China has transformed vertical transportation with the unveiling of the world’s longest outdoor escalator. Stretching an impressive 905 meters, this engineering marvel resides in Wushan County, Chongqing Municipality. Shaped like a dragon, it helps visitors ascend what would be an 80-story climb in just 20 minutes. This innovation replaces what used to be a tiring…

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Medal assured! India crush Chinese Taipei 3-0 to storm into Thomas Cup semis | Badminton News

NEW DELHI: India delivered a commanding and clinical performance to storm into the semifinals of the Thomas Cup, defeating Chinese Taipei 3-0 in a one-sided quarterfinal on Friday to guarantee themselves at least a bronze medal.The tie was sealed in style by Ayush Shetty, who produced a composed straight-game victory over Lin Chun-Yi, winning 21-16,…

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Barcelona’s El Clásico kit gets Olivia Rodrigo treatment in Spotify collab; 11 hand-signed jerseys up to $3,500 | International Sports News

Barcelona x Olivia Rodrigo El Clásico kit collab/ Image: X Barcelona will again turn one of football’s biggest fixtures into a crossover cultural moment, with FC Barcelona set to wear a special-edition shirt featuring Olivia Rodrigo’s logo during the upcoming El Clásico against Real Madrid on May 10, as part of the club’s ongoing partnership…

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‘Pit that child-killer has dug for them’: Iran escalates rhetoric against US; demands reparations for ‘assault’

An Iranian official on Friday sharply criticised the United States amid rising tensions between Tehran and Washington, warning that any use of force would be met with a “harsh response,” as the wider regional conflict involving Iran, the US and Israel continues under a fragile ceasefire.‘In a post on X, Iranian politician Seyed Mehdi Tabatabaei…

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No visa lottery, limits on family entry: How ‘Americans First Immigration Act’ could be a setback for migrants

A new immigration bill in US is proposing to scrap the green card lottery and limit family-based visas. It’s aim is to shift more focus to a merit-driven system.The proposed “Americans First Immigration Act” was introduced by Republican Congressman Barry Moore and seeks to overhaul the country’s legal immigration framework by prioritising high-skilled workers and…

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