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Massive Attack Boycotts Spotify and Israel Streaming Over Gaza War
British trip-hop pioneers Massive Attack joined a growing music boycott of Israel over the Gaza war. The band, with 8…
2-Million-Year-Old Porpoise Fossil Found in Peru’s Ocucaje Desert
On September 17, 2025, Peruvian palaeontologists shared a major discovery: a 12-million-year-old porpoise fossil found near the country’s Pacific coast.…
Shocking Cemetery Oath in Sialkot Cattle Theft Case Sparks Outrage
On September 17, 2025, in Jharaywala, Sambrial Tehsil, Sialkot, an unusual oath was taken while standing in a grave, accompanied…
Climate Change Linked to 16,500 Heatwave Deaths in Europe’s 2025 Summer
Researchers estimated that climate change caused 16,500 deaths in European cities during the summer’s heatwaves. The study, led by experts…
Hilda Baci Sets Guinness Record for World’s Largest Jollof Rice Dish
On Monday, September 15, 2025, Guinness World Records crowned Nigerian chef Hilda Baci for creating the world’s largest jollof rice…
Owen Cooper Becomes Youngest Emmy Winner at 2025 Awards
British actor Owen Cooper,15, made history at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. He won Best Supporting Actor…
UK Doctor Admits to Sexual Activity During Surgery
A UK medical tribunal heard a case against Dr. Suhail Anjum, a 44-year-old consultant anaesthetist, who has confessed to engaging…
Former Israeli Soldier’s Gaza Video Game Sparks Controversy
A former Israeli soldier released a video game recreating the destruction in Gaza. He claims the game aims to “humanise”…
Albania Appoints AI Bot Diella as Minister to Fight Corruption
Albania made history by appointing an AI bot named Diella, meaning “sun” in Albanian, as a minister to oversee public…