Offbeat
Offbeat
Tiangong Ultra Runs 100m in 8.64 Seconds, Faster Than Bolt
BEIJING, China: The Tiangong Ultra 100m run clocked 8.64 seconds this week, beating Usain Bolt’s 9.58-second human world-record time while…
Mohammad Abbas Reaches 900 First-Class Wickets at Lord’s
LONDON: Mohammad Abbas reached 900 wickets in first-class cricket on Thursday after striking twice early for Pakistan against England in…
Army Sergeant Wife Deported to Honduras After ICE Arrest
WASHINGTON, United States: The Army sergeant's wife deported to Honduras on Monday was Cristy Maryori Villafranca-Trejo, the Department of Homeland…
Vank Cathedral Frescoes Spotlight Persian-Christian Art
ISFAHAN, Iran: Vank Cathedral frescoes drew fresh attention on Tuesday, August 25, after an X post highlighted the landmark’s blend…
Texas Airport Ablution Probe Sought by Gov. Greg Abbott
AUSTIN, United States: The Texas airport ablution probe was requested by Governor Greg Abbott, who asked the US Department of…
Japan PM Sanae Takaichi Says Cockroach Left Her Lonely
TOKYO, Japan: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she felt “a little lonely” after staff removed a cockroach from her official…
Europe Art Theft: Europol Warns of Destructive Museum Raids
EUROPE: Europe art theft is becoming increasingly destructive as criminals use explosives, sledgehammers, axes and power tools to breach museums…
Europe Colonial Legacy Examined in New Brussels Exhibition
BRUSSELS: Europe’s colonial legacy remains embedded in financial, political and cultural institutions long after formal empire ended, according to an…
Sequoia Gray Wolf Spotted After More Than 100 Years
A three-year-old female Sequoia gray wolf was publicly documented in California’s Sequoia National Park in May 2026, marking the first…