Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a large medieval settlement on the lakebed of Lake Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan, that rewrites our understanding of trading routes in Central Asia. The settlement was discovered near the village of Toru Aygir, and was once part of an important urban centre along the Silk Road and contains well-preserved structures (fired-brick…
Black children in England and Wales nearly 8 times more likely to be strip searched than white peers / Image: File A damning report from the Children’s Commissioner for England uncovered stark racial disparities in UK policing, revealing that Black children in England and Wales are nearly eight times more likely to be strip-searched than…
An India-based medical student reportedly built and operated a popular AI-generated Instagram influencer that amassed millions of followers by posting patriotic, political and lifestyle content aimed at conservative audiences in the United States, according to a WIRED report cited by the New York Post. The account featured a blonde virtual influencer named “Emily Hart,” who…
Global IQ rankings often get a lot of attention because they try to compare average cognitive test scores across different countries. The 2026 dataset shows some clear shifts in a few nations, with certain countries improving while others have dipped slightly compared to last year. South Korea, China, and Japan still sit near the top,…
Recent archaeological discoveries have reshaped our understanding of prehistory in Southeast Asia. Early people in the Philippines are now considered to be the pioneers and innovators of sailing, instead of being isolated groups of humans inhabiting these archipelagos. Research based on evidence from Mindoro Island shows that over 40,000 years ago, people were navigating open-ocean…
Clavicular sparked widespread backlash after proposing a controversial “impregnation competition” during a livestream. His comments quickly went viral, drawing criticism and comparisons to Bonnie Blue, known for past attention-grabbing stunts. Many online users questioned his intent, with some calling it shock content, as debates around viral culture and boundaries intensified across social media. The internet…
File photo: US President Donald Trump with Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday thanked US President Donald Trump for extending the ceasefire in the ongoing Iran conflict, expressing hope that the move would create space for a lasting peace agreement.In a post on X, Sharif said, “On my personal behalf…
Johnny Somali is once again making headlines after his legal situation in South Korea took a more difficult turn. The streamer, whose real name is Ramsey Khalid Ismael, has appealed his six-month prison sentence with labor. However, instead of helping him get out sooner, the appeal has led to him staying in detention for a…
35-year-old Rajwinder Singh Grewal was behind the wheels when his car crashed and killed a young passenger An Indian Uber driver accused of falling asleep at the wheel and causing a fatal crash in Perth has been permitted to work as a truck driver while on bail. He worked a 22-hour shift, reports the The…
Mooda and Jynxzi (Image Via Getty) Ahmad “Mooda,” a Twitch streamer, is facing serious questions after being banned from Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege in April 2026. The issue started when he defeated fellow streamer Jynxzi despite saying he had only 20 hours in the game. That raised doubts, as Jynxzi is known for having…
