The Richat Structure (also known as the “Eye of Africa” in Mauritania in Africa as photographed by NASA astronaut Jessica Meir from aboard the International Space Station. (Image credit: Jessica Meir/NASA) The “Eye of Africa” swirls across Mauritania in a hypnotizing snapshot captured from space. What is it? A 25-mile-wide…
World’s oldest person celebrates her 117th birthday: Ethel from Surrey shares the secret to a long life – after living through six monarchs and 28 Prime Ministers
The world’s oldest person is celebrating her 117th birthday at her care home in Surrey after a year of ‘many firsts’, including meeting the King and holding his hand. Ethel Caterham, who lives at Hallmark Lakeview Care Home in Lightwater, is marking the milestone birthday by spending time with her family…
Apocalyptic waterspout in New York as three of America’s biggest airports crippled amid TORNADO and flood chaos
New York has been blasted by huge storms as a massive waterspout, a tornado warning and heavy flooding on Thursday evening stunned residents across the state. Shocking videos captured a waterspout off the South Shore of Long Island as strong wind and rain blasted the region. The National Weather Service…
On this day in space! Aug. 20, 1977: Voyager 2 launches to the outer planets
On Aug. 20, 1977, NASA launched the Voyager 2 spacecraft on a mission to explore the outer planets. Despite its name, this was the first of the two Voyager missions NASA launched that year. Voyager 2: Sailing Among Giant Planets Thanks to a rare alignment of the planets, NASA had…
Hayden Panettiere’s mother blasts ‘toxic individual’ who she believes led to daughter’s tragic death at age 36
Hayden Panettiere’s mother Lesley Vogel believes a ‘toxic individual’ contributed to her estrangement with her daughter and ultimately led to her death. In a new statement addressing Panettiere’s tragic death, Vogel, 70, told Entertainment Tonight her daughter became involved with the ‘wrong person’ – and that the family made an…
Man is charged with threatening to kill Pauline Hanson – after scare at her big speech: ‘Hunt her down’
By DAILY MAIL Published: 06:35 BST, 21 August 2026 | Updated: 06:37 BST, 21 August 2026 A man has been charged with threatening to kill One Nation leader Pauline Hanson in a series of Facebook posts. Anton Raymond Illich, 47, faced a Perth court on Friday, charged with two counts of…
Europe’s Scorching Summer – NASA Science
Western Europe got its first hint of an unusual summer in May 2026, when a heat dome produced exceptional temperatures that shattered records in several countries. Remarkable as it was, that early heat wave turned out to be only the opening salvo. By mid-August, Europeans were sweating through their fifth…
Horrifying moment crying girl, 12, came running from remote woods after being ‘kidnapped’ from a sleepover
By WILKO MARTÍNEZ-CACHERO, US REPORTER Published: 05:43 BST, 21 August 2026 | Updated: 05:47 BST, 21 August 2026 A North Carolina girl who was kidnapped from a sleepover and taken deep into the woods was discovered by an unlikely Good Samaritan after she emerged with tears in her eyes and scratches…
Russian-Australian man who allegedly took part in military-style training is charged with attempting to engage in foreign interference
Man, 27, faces foreign interference charge AFP made an arrest after a task force probe See more Daily Mail on Google – save us as a Preferred Source By CAITLIN POWELL – NEWS REPORTER Published: 04:14 BST, 21 August 2026 | Updated: 05:22 BST, 21 August 2026 A Russian-Australian man…
Mars Express orbiter captures detailed new video of the crater where Mark Watney was stranded in ‘The Martian’
Europe’s Mars Express orbiter has captured new, stunning imagery flying low over a geological region of the Red Planet shaped by ancient waterflow billions of years ago. Mars Express launched in 2003 and is operated by the European Space Agency (ESA). It’s equipped with the High Resolution Stereo Camera, which…