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Australia: Exploring the great barrier reef's ocean life
Great Barrier Reef, Australia - December 19, 2023 [Note: no sound] On December 19, 2023, @dive_down_under ventured into the depths of the Great Barrier Reef, Australia, documenting their underwater journey. Despite the aftermath of Cyclone Jasper, they encountered a vibrant array of ocean creatures, including a curious turtle that approached them with interest.
NewsProtesters Fear Taiwan's Democracy Under Attack - TaiwanPlus News
As China's military exercises around Taiwan ratchet up, pressuring Taiwan from the outside, some protestors at the legislature fear that the country's freedom and democracy are already being undermined on the inside.
NewsChina: Creative Chinese Girl Putting Makeup on Tattoo
Xi'An, Shaanxi, China - April 15, 2024 On April 15, 2024 Xi’an, Shaanxi, a girl shows her makeup skills on an unusual beauty's face. In this picture of a beautiful woman tattooed on her leg, the girl has carefully applied makeup and even false eyelashes. Faced with playful suggestions from netizens, the girl said that next time she would shave ahead of time to make the beauty's skin look smoother.
NewsRussia: Mysterious luminous object with comet-like tail spotted across
Krasnodar Krai, Russia - May 22, 2024 [Note: no sound] On May 22, 2024, residents across several districts in Krasnodar Krai, Russia, including Armavir, Anapa, Sochi, Adler, Novorossiysk, Tikhoretsky, Apsheronsky, Novopokrovsky, and Novokubansky, reported witnessing a remarkable celestial phenomenon. A luminous object, reminiscent of a comet with its distinctive head and tail, captured the attention of locals as it glided smoothly and slowly across the evening sky before fragmenting into separate parts.
NewsFrance: Rescue efforts in turbulent waters
Sailly-Laurette, France - May 15, 2024 On May 15, 2024, in Sailly-Laurette, France, a dramatic scene unfolded as firefighters attempted to navigate turbulent waters. In a video shared by @romane0_, one can witness the intense moment as one firefighter, caught in the midst of crossing the tumultuous current, slips and falls into the water. Gripping onto the rope for dear life, they struggle against the force of the rushing water as their colleagues rush to their aid.
NewsSaudi Arabia: A Saudi prince beats a traffic policeman in Medina for stopping his car
[Note: undated footage] A video have been circulating on the social media showed a Saudi prince beats a traffic policeman in Medina for stopping his car, shouting and beating the police offices saying "Don't you know who I am, I am a prince."
NewsAverage household energy bills to fall from July 1 as Ofgem lowers price cap
The average household energy bill is to fall by 7% from July after Ofgem lowered its price cap in response to wholesale prices. The regulator announced it is dropping its price cap from the current £1,690 for a typical dual fuel household in England, Scotland and Wales to £1,568, a drop of £122 over the course of a year. This is around £500 less than the cap in July last year, when it was £2,074.
NewsRussia detains fourth top defence figure for alleged bribe-taking
Vadim Shamarin, deputy head of Russia's General Staff, was remanded in custody Arrest is the latest in an apparent crackdown on some of Russia's top military officials Russia has detained the deputy head of the army's general staff, Lieutenant-General Vadim Shamarin, on suspicion of large-scale bribe-taking, Russian media reported on Thursday. It i...
NewsIran: Iran releases 1st investigation report on President Raisi's helicopter crash
Mashhad, Iran - May 23, 2024 Storyline: The General Staff of Iran's Armed Forces on Thursday released the first report on the causes of a recent helicopter crash that resulted in the deaths of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his entourage. Following the crash, a senior investigation committee composed of experts, specialists and technicians arrived at the scene on Monday morning, the semi-official Tasnim news agency quoted the report by the General Staff of Iran's Armed Forces as saying. According to the report, the helicopter had remained on its predetermined course all along the way and had not deviated from the flight route. Almost one minute and a half before the incident, the pilot of the crashed helicopter had contacted the other two helicopters of the president's convoy, the report said. No trace of bullets or similar items have been detected on the wreckage of the crashed helicopter, it said. After crashing into the mountain, the helicopter had caught fire, it said. No suspicious issue had been detected in the conversations between the watchtower and the flight crew, it added. More details would be provided after further investigations, it said. Raisi and his entourage were en route to East Azarbaijan province when the helicopter carrying them crashed in a mountainous area on Sunday. Also on board the helicopter were Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and Mohammad Ali Ale-Hashem, the representative of Iran's Supreme Leader to East Azarbaijan. Raisi was laid to rest on Thursday in the holy shrine of Imam Reza in his hometown, the northeastern city of Mashhad. Shotlist: Mashhad, Iran - May 23, 2024: 1. Various of crowds joining procession to pay tribute to Iran's late President Ebrahim Raisi; vehicle carrying body of Raisi moving slowly; 2. Various of crowds at farewell ceremony; people waving national flag of Iran, holding photos of Raisi; 3. Crowds attending farewell ceremony; large photo of Raisi on wall; 4. National flag of Iran, crowds at farewell ceremony; Tehran, Iran - May 22, 2024: 5. Portrait of Raisi; Tehran, Iran - May 21, 2024: 6. Various of farewell ceremony in progress, locals mourning Raisi, holding pictures of Raisi, weeping; FILE: Tehran, Iran - April 10, 2023: 7. Various of cityscape, Iranian national flag. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland/Al-Arabiya/Persian language TV Stations outside Iran. Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Manoto TV/Iran International TV]
NewsChad’s military chief, Déby, sworn in as president
Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, the son of Chad’s former ruler and the African country’s interim military leader, was sworn in as president for a five-year term on Thursday. Last week, the Constitutional Council had confirmed his victory with 61 per cent of the vote in the presidential election of May 6. Déby had taken power with a group of generals in 2...
NewsThe best worst films ever
Sometimes, even though we know a film is bad, we love it anyway. No one knows what makes a film so bad that it's good. It could be the actors, the music, or how wonderfully corny it is. Whatever the reason, these are films we come back to time and time again. These quirky failures not only tug at our heartstrings with pity for their awfulness, but also provide us with some cinematic comedy gold. You may love to hate them, but when you are sitting on that couch you can't deny the enjoyment they bring you. From fast cars to teen crushes, click through to discover the best worst movies around.
NewsWhat was the best-selling car the year you were born?
Just as fashions change throughout the years, so does our taste in cars. It might not tell you a lot about your personality, but it is pretty likely your parents had one of these best-selling vehicles when you were a little one. And it's not just our consumer taste that changes, but also the science behind the car. From the '60s onwards, cars became more affordable, safer, and seemingly less extravagant. The '60s were fast, the '70s were futuristic, the '80s were large, and the '90s were compact. In doubt? Using statistics from the US, here are the most popular car models for each year. Click through to find out if you are a Honda Civic or Ford Mustang baby!
NewsActors who lied to get the part
We have probably all exaggerated our skills at least once or twice in order to secure a job. And this phenomenon is not uncommon in Hollywood, though it is a bit more exhilarating. In the entertainment industry, talent agents often advise their clients to claim proficiency in any skill a producer or casting director may ask for, along with the assurance that they can gain the necessary expertise later if required. It may sound risky and indeed the ploy has proven disastrous in many cases. However, there are instances where these lies have propelled certain celebrities to fame. To discover which cherished stars resorted to deception to advance their careers, simply click through.
NewsThe best cars from the 1990s - which is your favourite?
With the 80s having been well and truly plundered for affordable classics, the 90s is next up. Here’s your ultimate guide to the cars to buy now – before their prices soar out of reach
NewsWhich nations are more obese than America?
According to World Population Review, the overall percentage of obese adults in the United States of America is 36.2%. Indeed, the US is often chided for being an overweight nation, but it's certainly not the most gluttonous destination on the globe. Over a dozen other countries vie for that dubious honor. And they are not destinations you'd automatically associate with overeating and an unhealthy lifestyle. So, where on Earth are the fattest places found? Click through and digest the countries that are more obese than the US.
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