Satellite data indicates that the amount of ice in Earth’s frozen oceans has dropped to its lowest recorded level in history. The ice covering the Arctic and Antarctic plays a vital role in regulating Earth’s temperature by reflecting the Sun’s energy back into space. According to BBC, as global temperatures rise, sea ice is shrinking, exposing more of the darker ocean beneath. Unlike ice, which reflects sunlight, the dark ocean absorbs more heat, leading to further warming of the planet. The recent record-low sea ice levels are likely caused by a combination of warm air, warm ocean waters, and winds…
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A lucky UK resident has astonishingly won the £65 million EuroMillions jackpot by matching all the winning numbers in the draw held on Valentine’s Day. The winner correctly matched all seven numbers and secured a total prize of £65,341,620.50, as confirmed by National Lottery operator Allwyn. According to BBC, the winning numbers were 04, 14, 31, 36, and 38, along with the Lucky Stars 03 and 10. Additionally, 14 other UK players won a prize of £1 million each in the EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker draw held on Friday evening. As per reports, lottery winners have up to 180 days…
French customs officers have discovered nine dinosaur teeth during a routine inspection near the Italian border. Officials stated that the teeth were found in a Spanish lorry on the A8 motorway on January 28. According to BBC, customs officers found the suspected fossils in two parcels and sent them to a prehistory museum in Menton for examination. On Friday, experts confirmed that the teeth belonged to a reptile that lived in Morocco during the Late Cretaceous period (72 to 66 million years ago). Customs officers regularly stop trucks on the A8 motorway between Spain and Italy for inspections. Customs agents…
US President Donald Trump has disclosed details of an unexpected phone call with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, confirming that Starmer will visit the US within the next two weeks. According to Sky News, while taking questions from the media in the White House’s Oval Office on Friday, February 14, 2025, Trump shared details of his conversation with Starmer, which took place on Thursday. The 78-year-old president told reporters, “He asked for a meeting, and I agreed to the meeting. We’re going to have a friendly meeting, very good. We have a lot of good things going on. But…
U.S. and Russian officials will meet in Saudi Arabia in the coming days to begin negotiations aimed at ending Moscow’s nearly three-year war in Ukraine, a U.S. lawmaker and a source familiar with the planning confirmed on Saturday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, who met with U.S. Vice President JD Vance in Germany on Friday, stated that Ukraine was not invited to the talks in Saudi Arabia and that Kyiv would not engage with Russia before consulting with its strategic partners. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, and White House Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff will…
US President Donald Trump’s officials have fired hundreds of key nuclear staffers, raising concerns among members of Congress. CNN reported that administration officials fired more than 300 employees from the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) on Thursday night, February 13, 2025. These staffers were responsible for managing the nation’s nuclear stockpile. CNN sources revealed that the officials dismissed the staff as part of broader layoffs within the Energy Department, without realizing that they were overseeing US nuclear weapons. Meanwhile, an Energy Department spokesperson claimed that “less than 50 people” were “dismissed” from NNSA and that most of them “held primarily…
Donald Trump’s White House shared a controversial post on Valentine’s Day, sparking widespread outrage on social media. According to The Mirror, the US president, who repeatedly vowed during his campaign to stop and deport illegal immigrants, shared a special message in the form of a Valentine poem, warning them of deportation. The White House’s official Instagram account posted on Friday, February 14, 2025, featuring Trump and “border tsar” Tom Homan alongside a fabricated quatrain that read:”Roses are red, violets are blue, come illegally, and we’ll deport you.” The White House also commented under the post: “Happy Valentine’s Day.” The Valentine…
European leaders are preparing for an emergency meeting next week to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine. According to BBC, this meeting is being held due to concerns that the United States is engaging in peace talks with Russia without including Europe. Sir Keir Starmer, who is likely to attend the summit in Paris, stated that this is a rare opportunity to shape the country’s national security. As per sources, he emphasized that Europe must take on a bigger role in NATO, suggesting that European nations should assume greater responsibility for their own defense and security. Donald Trump’s special envoy…
The Punjab government has launched an ambitious reforestation campaign, aiming to plant a natural forest on 978 acres along the banks of the Ravi River. The initiative is designed to serve as a natural air filter for the city and mitigate the rising levels of air pollution. According to officials, 144 acres have already been planted with 105,000 trees, with further afforestation in progress. The campaign sets an ambitious target of 634,000 trees to create a green wall around Lahore, transforming it into an “oxygen hub.” Senior Punjab Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb emphasized the significance of the initiative to shift the…
Tremors of an earthquake were felt across Islamabad and its surrounding areas, with a magnitude of 4.8 recorded by the Seismological Centre. The earthquake struck at a depth of 17 kilometres underground, sending shockwaves through the capital city as well as Rawalpindi. According to the Seismological Centre, the epicentre of the earthquake was located 8 kilometres southeast of Rawalpindi. The tremors also affected several other cities, including Peshawar, Murree, and Jhelum, causing widespread panic. As a result, residents in various regions rushed out of their homes in fear, although there were no immediate reports of significant damage or casualties.
