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Ukraine struck two sanctioned tankers only hours before drones hit Russia’s Novorossiysk terminal.The Caspian Pipeline Consortium’s marine terminal suspended all operations after sea drones struck around 4AM, local reports say.The strike intensifies the ongoing conflict and targets Russia’s critical oil infrastructure. Tanker Explosions Prompt Rescue Operations Coast guard and rescue teams saved the crews after the Black Sea attacks.The Gambia-flagged Kairos exploded and caught fire 28 nautical miles off Kocaeli while sailing empty to Novorossiysk.Officials reported that the Virat sustained damage 35 nautical miles off the Turkish coast shortly afterward.Authorities classify both vessels as part of Russia’s old fleet, used…

Flight computers face radiation risk Airbus grounded thousands of planes after discovering that strong solar radiation can disrupt flight control computers. The move caused global delays because about 6,000 A320 aircraft face the issue. Most planes will return to service after a fast software update. Airports warn travellers about delays The UK aviation regulator warned travellers about possible delays and cancellations. Airports said the impact remains limited for now. Airbus found the problem during an investigation into an October incident where a plane flying between the US and Mexico suddenly lost altitude. A JetBlue flight diverted to Florida after several…

Premier League clubs may face higher wage costs after the UK government announced that image rights payments will be taxed as income from April 2027. Currently, many players receive a portion of their earnings through image rights paid into limited companies, taxed at the 25% corporate rate. Under the new rules, these payments will be taxed at the 45% top income tax rate — leaving players with larger tax bills. Agents say many players will expect clubs to compensate for the difference, particularly in new contract negotiations. Some foreign players have clauses requiring clubs to cover major tax changes, while…

Measles deaths fell dramatically since 2000, but health experts warn the disease is resurging worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported a 47 per cent rise in measles cases in Europe and Central Asia last year, largely due to declining vaccination rates. Global gains in reducing infections and deaths now show early signs of reversal. In 2024, measles killed approximately 95,000 people, mostly children under five, down from 780,000 in 2000. The WHO stressed that every preventable death from measles remains unacceptable. Vaccination campaigns have saved nearly 59 million lives since 2000. Rising Cases Highlight Gaps Worldwide, measles infections rose…

Tesla opens its largest sales and service hub in India while the company struggles with slow demand. The new Gurugram centre includes a showroom, charging facilities and after-sales support under one roof. The firm sold just over 100 cars since its widely promoted debut in July, according to dealership data. People familiar with Tesla’s plans say the company now aims to strengthen India’s EV ecosystem to revive sales. Tesla did not offer a direct reply when asked about the weak figures. Tesla’s slow start challenges its early ambitions The company has tried to secure a foothold in India since its…

A lack of rangers and flawed weather forecasts pushed tourists onto the dangerous O Circuit despite worsening conditions. Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park, tucked in wild, icy Patagonia, receives 250,000 to 300,000 visitors annually. Thousands of them hike the park’s famous routes. On 17 November, a violent, unexpected blizzard struck the remote O Circuit trail, killing five trekkers and leaving dozens trapped in near-zero visibility for hours. The disaster exposed weaknesses in Patagonia’s park safety measures, an issue that authorities and critics have repeatedly highlighted. The Day the Storm Hit Around 30 international trekkers departed the Los Perros campsite…

Archaeologists say they now have strong evidence that huge pits near Stonehenge were deliberately carved by Neolithic people, ending years of debate over whether the features were natural. The features, known as the Durrington pit circle, form a massive ring more than a mile across and may include around 20 pits, some measuring up to 10 metres wide and 5 metres deep. The circle surrounds important prehistoric sites such as Durrington Walls and Woodhenge. Although the pits were first highlighted in 2020, some experts doubted their human origins. A new study published in Internet Archaeology used a combination of advanced…

Business investment rebounded in September, signaling stronger spending across key sectors of the U.S. economy. Core capital goods orders rose nearly 1%, pointing to renewed confidence among companies in expanding production and upgrading technology. Economists say this increase reflects robust business demand for equipment, particularly in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI) and infrastructure projects. Companies are investing in advanced tools and machinery to improve efficiency and prepare for long-term growth. The data showed that non-defense capital goods orders, excluding aircraft, rose steadily, indicating broad-based investment activity. Analysts note that these purchases often precede higher production levels and suggest that…

Music enters the operating theatre Surgeons in Delhi prepare to remove a woman’s gallbladder while soft flute music plays through her headphones. She lies under general anaesthesia, a drug mix that induces deep sleep, blocks memory, eases pain and relaxes muscles. Her auditory pathway stays partly active despite the medication. She will wake faster and clearer because she needs less propofol and fewer opioid painkillers than patients who hear no music. A peer-reviewed study from Maulana Azad Medical College and Lok Nayak Hospital reports these results. The journal Music and Medicine publishes the work and shows how music during anaesthesia…

Scientists have identified five major phases of human brain development, with key turning points at around the ages of nine, 32, 66 and 83, according to a large new brain-imaging study. Researchers analysed brain scans from nearly 4,000 people aged from under one year old to 90. They found that brain development does not follow a smooth, continuous path, but instead shifts course at specific life stages. The five brain “eras” are: The strongest developmental turning point was seen around the early 30s, when the brain enters its most stable “adult” mode. Researchers suggest major life milestones, such as parenthood,…