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Egypt: Joint archaeological mission discovers lost tomb of Egyptian Pharaoh Thutmose II
February 20, 2025
Egypt: Joint archaeological mission discovers lost tomb of Egyptian Pharaoh Thutmose II
Egyptian officials have announced the discovery of the long-lost tomb of King Thutmose II, a ruler of ancient Egypt’s Eighteenth Dynasty. This marks the first royal tomb found since King Tutankhamun’s in 1922. A joint Egyptian-British archaeological mission uncovered the…
Scientists discover largest collection of intermediate-mass black holes
February 20, 2025
Scientists discover largest collection of intermediate-mass black holes
Scientists using early data from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) have identified the largest sample of dwarf galaxies with actively feeding black holes, along with the most extensive collection of intermediate-mass black hole candidates to date ScienceDaily said. This…
New report indicates surge in anti-Muslim attacks in UK during 2024
February 20, 2025
New report indicates surge in anti-Muslim attacks in UK during 2024
Islamophobic assaults in the UK rose sharply by 73% in 2024, according to anti-hate crime charity Tell MAMA. The organization recorded 6,313 reports of anti-Muslim hate, a 43% increase from 2023, with 5,837 cases verified. Iman Atta, director of Tell…
MSF warns of rising violence in eastern DR Congo
February 20, 2025
MSF warns of rising violence in eastern DR Congo
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has raised alarm over escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, calling for urgent protection of civilians and medical teams. Gunfights and looting in Uvira, South Kivu province, have hindered humanitarian efforts, with hospitals receiving…
France Senate backs ban on religious symbols in sports
February 20, 2025
France Senate backs ban on religious symbols in sports
France’s right-wing-dominated Senate has approved a bill to ban religious symbols, including the hijab, in all sports competitions, both professional and amateur, media reports said. The measure, passed by a vote of 210 to 81, aims to prohibit “any sign…
Meta Unveils World’s Longest Undersea Cable Project to Link US, India, and Beyond
February 20, 2025
Meta Unveils World’s Longest Undersea Cable Project to Link US, India, and Beyond
Meta has announced plans to build the world’s longest underwater cable project, spanning 50,000km (31,000 miles), longer than the Earth’s circumference, The Guardian reported. Dubbed Project Waterworth, the initiative will connect the US, India, South Africa, Brazil, and other regions,…
Life Expectancy Growth Stalls Across Europe, England Sees Sharpest Decline
February 20, 2025
Life Expectancy Growth Stalls Across Europe, England Sees Sharpest Decline
Life expectancy growth across Europe has significantly slowed, with England experiencing the sharpest decline, according to a study published in The Lancet Public Health, The Guardian reported. Researchers attribute this trend to poor diet, physical inactivity, and rising obesity rates.…
World’s Largest Lithium Deposit in Bolivia Faces Environmental Challenges
February 20, 2025
World’s Largest Lithium Deposit in Bolivia Faces Environmental Challenges
The Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia, the world’s largest lithium deposit, holds immense potential for renewable energy but poses significant ecological risks, an article by SciTech Daily reported. A Duke University study reveals that lithium-brine mining increases arsenic levels in…
Solar-Powered Refrigerators Reduce Food Waste in Kenya
February 20, 2025
Solar-Powered Refrigerators Reduce Food Waste in Kenya
Some local residents in Nairobi faced significant losses due to spoilage before acquiring solar-powered refrigerators from Koolboks, a Kenyan startup. According to an article by VOA, these innovative devices, equipped with ice compartments, can keep food cool for up to…
EU Accused of Leaving ‘Devastating’ Copyright Loophole in AI Act
February 20, 2025
EU Accused of Leaving ‘Devastating’ Copyright Loophole in AI Act
The European Union has been criticized for failing to address a significant copyright loophole in its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, leaving writers, musicians, and creatives vulnerable to exploitation by big tech companies, The Guardian reported. Axel Voss, a key architect…