Giant mega-Earth is 23 times more massive than Earth
Astronomers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison announced the confirmation of GJ 523b, an unusually dense exoplanet nearly 23 times more massive than Earth.
Syrian Court Sentences Bashar al-Assad to Death in Absentia
A Syrian court sentenced ousted leader Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia on August 11, 2026, convicting him of premeditated murder, torture, and crimes against humanity.
Broadcom stock wavers as strong results not enough to keep investors happy
Broadcom shares wavered in extended trading following Wednesday’s fiscal third-quarter earnings report.
EU and Nato vow to step up pressure on Russia after new escalation in Germany
The European Union and NATO have pledged to increase pressure on Russia following what leaders termed a new escalation on European soil, linked to an attempted drone attack at…
Why 10,000mAh Phones Are Getting Thinner in 2026
Smartphone batteries are surging to 8,000mAh and 10,000mAh in 2026 without adding bulk, driven by a rapid shift to silicon-carbon battery chemistry.
Carla Jeffery, Disney’s Zombies Actress, Dies at 33
Carla Jeffery, best known for playing Bree in Disney’s Zombies franchise and appearing in Curb Your Enthusiasm,” died on September 1, 2026, at the age of 33.
Sydney police investigate second possible mistaken identity killing in two days
Police in western Sydney are investigating whether the fatal drive-by shooting of 40-year-old Joshua MacDonald in Merrylands West on Wednesday was a tragic case of mistaken…
Genital theft accusations: How social media fuelled rumours that turned deadly
More than 80 people were killed across six African countries between October 2025 and July this year following false social media rumours accusing individuals of genital theft…
UK Government Forms Taskforce to Tackle Political Mega-Donors
Andy Burnham’s government has established a cross-government task and finish team to tackle the influence of political mega-donors in the UK.