New bee species with microscopic “horns” named after Netflix series
Australian scientists discover new bee species with microscopic horns, named Megachile Lucifer after Netflix series, highlighting biodiversity threats in mining regions.
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Istanbul: Erdogan tightens grip on Imamoglu – Prosecutor seeks 2,000-year prison sentence
Turkish prosecutor seeks 2,000-year sentence for Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu as Erdogan intensifies legal pressure on his political rival.
British influencer faked cancer for followers and donations
British TikTok influencer Brittany Miller admits to faking stage three stomach cancer in 2017 to gain followers and donations, sparking outrage online.
Putin places 24 relatives and lovers in top government positions
Russian president Vladimir Putin has reportedly appointed at least 24 relatives and close associates to key government and state company positions.
Nicolas Sarkozy spotted dining in Paris with Carla Bruni after release
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy dined in Paris with wife Carla Bruni after his prison release, receiving applause from crowds outside the restaurant.
Greece and Cyprus veto Turkey from SAFE defense program
Greece and Cyprus maintain their veto against Turkey’s participation in the EU’s SAFE defense program over casus belli threats and Aegean disputes.
Netanyahu discusses second phase of Gaza ceasefire with US envoy
Netanyahu and US envoy Kushner discuss complex second phase of Gaza ceasefire, focusing on Hamas disarmament and trapped fighters in Rafah tunnels.
Erdogan announces completion of Ataturk house renovation in Greece
Turkish President Erdogan announces completion of Ataturk house renovation in Thessaloniki, Greece, reopening historic birthplace to visitors after restoration.
Nicolas Sarkozy: 20 days and nights in prison nightmare ends
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy ends his 20-day prison nightmare, describing the experience as “exhausting” and “nightmarish” before returning home.
Russian crypto millionaire dies in fiery Lamborghini crash
Russian cryptocurrency millionaire Alexei Dolgikh dies in fiery Lamborghini crash in Moscow while driving at 150+ km/h with three friends aboard the luxury SUV.
Christodoulides condemns Turkish Cypriot provocation in buffer zone
Cyprus President condemns Turkish Cypriot military provocation after farmer expelled from buffer zone. Christodoulides calls incident negative development.
BBC boss Tim Davie resigns over Trump documentary editing scandal
BBC Director-General Tim Davie and news chief Deborah Turness resign amid scandal over misleading Trump documentary editing that sparked ethics controversy.