After more than two decades of searching, scientists have finally observed a phenomenon in a hot and dense particle ‘soup’ similar to that which filled the cosmos moments after the Big Bang. The observation could help cosmologists better understand the incredibly hot and dense state of the universe in its…
Asylum seeker living in migrant accommodation at RAF base in Essex assaulted local woman in RSPCA shop, court hears
By JAMIE BOYS, REPORTER Published: 18:12 BST, 17 July 2026 | Updated: 18:15 BST, 17 July 2026 An asylum seeker living in migrant accommodation at an ex-RAF base has been accused of assaulting a local woman in an RSPCA shop, a court has heard. Ramadhani Matenga, 30, appeared at Colchester Magistrates’…
Grim new details about death of woman, 31, killed by enormous Florida alligator shared by wildlife officials
An enormous 13-foot alligator is responsible killing a 31-year-old woman who went for a dip during a hike with her boyfriend, Florida wildlife officials confirmed. Brittany Clark died on June 28 after being attacked by the massive reptile in the Little Big Econ State Forest, located just northeast of Orlando. Authorities captured…
Making history: Watch Vikram-1, India’s 1st private orbital rocket, launch early on July 18
An Indian company will make history early Saturday morning (July 18), and you can watch the action live. Skyroot Aerospace plans to launch its Vikram-1 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, on the Indian barrier island of Sriharikota, on Saturday at 2 a.m. EDT (0600 GMT; 11:30 a.m. India…
China hits back at Trump election claims… as landmark state visit thrown into doubt
By PHILLIP NIETO, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 17:10 BST, 17 July 2026 | Updated: 17:13 BST, 17 July 2026 China has issued a complete rejection of Donald Trump’s claims that Beijing sought to manipulate the results of the 2020 election, as the President’s landmark state visit with Xi Jinping now…
El Pacífico Oriental es una fábrica de tormentas tropicales, y la cuenca del Atlántico muestra señales de vida. » Yale Climate Connections
by Irene Sans, Yale Climate Connections July 17, 2026 [Read in English here] Mientras la temporada de huracanes del Pacífico gana fuerza, la cuenca del Atlántico comienza a despertar. Sin embargo, en las próximas semanas tendrá dificultades para mantener una actividad significativa, ya que la fuerte cizalladura del viento en…
Mother of Vickrum Digwa jailed for three years after she took knife from scene of Henry Nowak’s murder and hid it
The mother of Henry Nowak’s murderer has been jailed after she was convicted of assisting an offender the night her son attacked his teenage victim. Kiran Kaur was condemned by a judge who said she did not act like a ‘responsible parent’ when she concealed the murder weapon used by…
NASA Welcomes Mauritius as 70th Artemis Accords Signatory
The Republic of Mauritius has officially joined the global coalition committed to responsible space exploration, becoming the newest signatory and seventh African country to join the Artemis Accords. NASA’s Deputy Administrator Matt Anderson contributed video remarks for a signing ceremony on Friday, in the island nation’s city of Ébène. “We…
Wildfire smoke engulfs New York sparking World Cup final fears with residents told to stay indoors and pollution compared to ‘smoking ten cigarettes a day’
Toxic smoke from Canadian wildfires has engulfed New York City, triggering public health warnings with air quality likened to smoking 10 cigarettes – days before Sunday’s World Cup Final. Residents have been urged to stay indoors and avoid outdoor exercise as strong winds coupled with intense heat pushed the smoke into…
Millions of drivers face extra hammering at petrol pumps as incoming PM Andy Burnham looks for cash to fund his rush to build more council houses, it is feared
Millions of drivers face an extra hammering at the pumps as Andy Burnham looks for cash to fund his rush to build more council houses, it is feared. Sources close to the Prime Minister-in-waiting repeatedly refused to rule out his incoming Government hiking the levy in the New Year and…