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An Iconic Puzzle Comes Home as Production of the Rubik’s Cube Returns to Hungary

Varieties Hungarian architect and inventor Ernő Rubik attends the opening event of Rubik's Cube production line of the Jasz-Plasztik plastic processing company in Jaszbereny, Hungary, 10 November 2026. (EPA)

An Iconic Puzzle Comes Home as Production of the Rubik’s Cube Returns to Hungary

More than half a century ago, a Hungarian architect, sculptor and professor invented what would become one of the world's most popular and beloved puzzles…

Varieties SpaceX's mega rocket Starship is stacked and prepared for a test flight from Starbase, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026. (AP)

SpaceX Starship Test to Attempt First-Ever Spaceship ‘Catch'

Elon Musk's SpaceX was poised Friday to carry out its latest test of the world's biggest and most powerful rocket, the Starship, with plans for a…

Varieties Traffic moves on a smoggy morning as air pollution spikes in New Delhi, India, November 13, 2026. (Reuters)

Delhi Overtakes Lahore as World’s Most Polluted City as Air Quality Drops

India's capital Delhi overtook Lahore in Pakistan to become the world's most polluted city on Friday, with air quality reaching hazardous levels and visibility…

Varieties The findings confirm that meowing is not simply an involuntary expression of emotion, but can be an audience-directed form of communication. (Getty Images)

Study Reveals Why Cats Meow More Around Humans

Domestic cats meow differently depending on whether their human caretakers are present in the room or not, scientists confirm in a new study published by The…

Varieties  Ziad Tabarra, right, holds falafel sandwiches made with finely ground fava beans at his family's shop in Beirut's Hamra district, Lebanon, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. (AP)

This Beirut Family Has Sold Falafel for 100 Years, Through War and Crisis. It Has No Plan to Stop

For more than a century, the Tabbara family has been serving up falafel to Beirut’s residents. Their business, which predates Lebanon’s founding, has…


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New Zealand PM Gives Birth to Baby Girl

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern gave birth to a baby girl in the country’s largest public hospital in Auckland Thursday, becoming only the second…

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1,000-Year-Old Amulet with Arabic Blessing Found in Jerusalem

Archaeologists in Israel have unearthed under a parking lot an extremely rare clay amulet, which dates back to the 9th or 10th century, Britain’s The Daily…

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Varieties Ronaldo and Morocco - a Love Affair Made in Marrakech

Ronaldo and Morocco - a Love Affair Made in Marrakech

Cristiano Ronaldo has fallen under the charm of Morocco, and the feeling is mutual with the Portugal and Real Madrid star adored by millions of fans from the…

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Varieties Kurdish Man Dies in Failed Attempt to Rescue Drowning Woman in Erbil

Kurdish Man Dies in Failed Attempt to Rescue Drowning Woman in Erbil

On the third day of Eid al-Fitr, Iraqi woman Zahra Hashim, 36, was resting on a chair near the Choman river in the Balakayati area, in Rwanduz town northeast…

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Varieties Australian Toddler Gets First Taste of World Cup Fever

Australian Toddler Gets First Taste of World Cup Fever

Given that David Kuhn proposed to his wife Sandra amidst the euphoria that followed Australia’s qualification for the 2006 tournament, it is perhaps not too…

Varieties 'John Lewis' to Buys Back Clothes from Customers

'John Lewis' to Buys Back Clothes from Customers

John Lewis is to buy back worn and unwanted clothing from its customers in a UK industry first. This initiative aims to reduce the environmental damage caused…

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Varieties UK Interior Minister was Victim of Moped Robbery

UK Interior Minister was Victim of Moped Robbery

Britain’s Home Secretary Sajid Javid fell victim in the past to a robbery that saw thieves, riding on a moped, make off with his mobile phone. In an…

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Varieties New Chinese Robot Developed for Babysitting

New Chinese Robot Developed for Babysitting

A new robot developed in China can speak two languages, give math lessons, tells jokes and interact with children through the tablet screen in its chest. …

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Varieties Computer Program Developed to Predict Cooking Process

Computer Program Developed to Predict Cooking Process

A computer program can predict the future for a couple of minutes, said computer scientists from the University of Bonn. The program first learns the…

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Varieties China Dedicates Special Lane for Pedestrians Using their Mobile Phones

China Dedicates Special Lane for Pedestrians Using their Mobile Phones

The Chinese city of Xi'an has set up a special lane for pedestrians who use their mobile phones, especially in shopping malls. The lane will be accessible…

Varieties WHO Classifies Video Game Addiction as Mental Health Condition

WHO Classifies Video Game Addiction as Mental Health Condition

The World Health Organization classified on Monday addiction to video games as a new mental health condition. In its latest revision to the International…

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Varieties Jewish Artifacts Disappear from Damascus in Fog of Syria War

Jewish Artifacts Disappear from Damascus in Fog of Syria War

Jewish artifacts, including ancient parchment torahs from one of the world's oldest synagogues, have gone missing from the Syrian capital amid the tumult of…

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Major Fire Ravages Famed Glasgow Art School for 2nd Time

A major fire has torn through one of Scotland's architectural gems, the Mackintosh building at the Glasgow School of Art, following another blaze four years…

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Giant Python Swallows Woman in Indonesia

A 54-year-old Indonesian woman has been found in the belly of a giant python after the swollen snake was captured near where she vanished while tending her…

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Varieties Apple to Undercut Law-Enforcement Tool for Cracking iPhones

Apple to Undercut Law-Enforcement Tool for Cracking iPhones

Apple Inc (AAPL.O) said on Wednesday it will change its iPhone settings to undercut the most popular means for law enforcement to break into the devices. …

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Varieties Thai Elephants Play Football to Fight Gambling Ahead of World Cup

Thai Elephants Play Football to Fight Gambling Ahead of World Cup

Elephants kicked off World Cup fever in Thailand's ancient capital of Ayutthaya on Tuesday, playing a soccer match to raise awareness against illegal gambling…

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Mood Swings Linked to Disrupted Sleep

People who have disrupted sleep cycles or less variation in their activity levels around the clock may be more likely to have depression, bipolar disorders and…

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Varieties Low-Fat Diet Linked to Survival from Breast Cancer

Low-Fat Diet Linked to Survival from Breast Cancer

Breast cancer patients may have a better chance of survival when they follow a low-fat diet heavy in fruits, vegetables and whole grains. US researchers…

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Varieties Moscow Hosts Saudi Cultural Exhibition

Moscow Hosts Saudi Cultural Exhibition

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Culture, in light of launching the 2018 World Cup, organized a four-day exhibition putting on display Saudi artistic and…

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Varieties AI Developed to Calculate Wild Animal Numbers in Natural Habitats

AI Developed to Calculate Wild Animal Numbers in Natural Habitats

A team of US researchers has developed a new deep-learning-based technique that can automatically identify, count and describe animals in their natural…

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Varieties Miracle Cures or Modern Quackery? Stem Cell Clinics Multiply, with Heartbreaking Results for Some Patients.

Miracle Cures or Modern Quackery? Stem Cell Clinics Multiply, with Heartbreaking Results for Some Patients.

Doris Tyler lay on the examining table as the doctor stuck a long, thin tube into her belly. The doctor pulled back a plunger, and the syringe quickly filled…

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Varieties Germany: 38% of Bosses Allow Employees to Watch World Cup at Work

Germany: 38% of Bosses Allow Employees to Watch World Cup at Work

A study conducted by the German University of Hohenheim found that 38 percent of German employers allow their employees to watch Russia World Cup matches at…

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Varieties French Artist Spends Seven Days in Wooden Statue

French Artist Spends Seven Days in Wooden Statue

French artist Abraham Poincheval on Friday stepped out of a giant wooden statue in the shape of a prehistoric man wearing a lion skin, after spending seven…

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Varieties Cambodia, First Worldwide in Public Holidays

Cambodia, First Worldwide in Public Holidays

When it comes to holidays, Cambodians can feel sorry for other countries. While some consider themselves lucky because they have more than 10 official holidays…

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