Romanian helmet, artifacts stolen in Dutch museum heist

Listen to article A daring art heist has stunned Europe after thieves used explosives to break into a museum and steal a priceless cultural artifact. The item, an ancient golden helmet, is one of Romania’s most revered national treasures, and its theft has sent shockwaves through both the art world and Romanian society. The Cotofenesti helmet, which … Read more

India’s Maharashtra forms panel to explore ban on petrol, diesel vehicles in Mumbai

The government of Maharashtra has constituted a seven-member panel to explore the feasibility of banning petrol and diesel vehicles in Mumbai and replacing them with electric and compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles, following a directive from the Bombay High Court. The proposal comes amid mounting concerns over deteriorating air quality in India’s financial hub. Mumbai, … Read more

Man battles AliExpress after receiving a photo instead of the drill he ordered

Listen to article Georgia resident Sylvester Franklin decided it was time to upgrade his tools. Like many people, he turned to online shopping and ordered a drill from AliExpress. However, instead of receiving the tool he paid for, Franklin was sent a printed photo of the drill he ordered. “They sent me this. A picture is what … Read more

Coca-Cola recalls drinks over chlorate safety concerns in select markets

Listen to article Coca-Cola has initiated a recall of certain drinks across several European countries due to safety concerns involving higher-than-acceptable levels of chlorate, a chemical byproduct. The recall affects products in Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands, with a small number of products also shipped to the UK, where they have already been sold. The affected drinks … Read more

US birthright deadline sparks preterm delivery boom among Indian expats

Listen to article As the deadline for birthright citizenship in the United States approaches, a growing number of pregnant couples, especially from Indian communities, are seeking preterm deliveries. They hope to give birth before February 20 to secure birthright citizenship for their babies. This surge in preterm births, however, has raised significant health concerns from doctors, who … Read more

China’s first corgi police dog loses bonus over workplace misconduct allegations

China’s first corgi police dog, Fu Zai, has captured the internet’s attention for his exceptional achievements and recent humorous missteps. Despite his minor infractions, Fu Zai was celebrated for his remarkable contributions as an explosives-detection dog in 2024. Fu Zai, whose name means “Lucky Boy,” joined the Weifang Public Security Bureau in Shandong province in … Read more

Mexican cartel members fire at US agents amid Trump’s border security push

Listen to article An exchange of gunfire occurred between US Border Patrol agents and suspected cartel members near the US-Mexico border, according to reports. The incident, which took place near Fronton Island, happened as individuals attempted to cross the Rio Grande into the United States. No injuries were reported on either side. Photo: Mexican Cartels Cartel members … Read more

Google renames Gulf of Mexico and Denali in Maps following Trump’s orders

Listen to article Google announced on Monday that it will update its Maps app to reflect recent name changes mandated by the Trump administration. The Gulf of Mexico will be renamed the “Gulf of America” in Google Maps for users in the United States, following updates to “official government sources.” Photo: @NewsFromGoogle The tech giant also confirmed … Read more