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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…


Varieties New Device Allows Users to Defy Gravity

New Device Allows Users to Defy Gravity

A new backpack-like device allows users to defy gravity by enabling its wearer to jump much higher and farther than normally, similar, perhaps, to a giant leap…

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Inauguration of Nazi Memorial Raises Anger in Italy

The inauguration of a memorial set in a cave that was used as a Nazi hideout during one of the bloodiest battles in World War II, raised outrage in Italy. …

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Varieties AI Can Determine Gender Based on Smile

AI Can Determine Gender Based on Smile

The way men and women smile differs, which allows artificial intelligence (AI) to determine gender based on a smile, found a new British research. The…

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Hidden Messages Under Princess Diana’s Wedding Shoes

It's been more than two decades since Princess Diana died, but she remains a national icon. Last year, her friends and family honored Diana by sharing…

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Varieties Christie's to Auction Rare Watch once Owned by Egypt’s King Farouk

Christie's to Auction Rare Watch once Owned by Egypt’s King Farouk

A rare gold watch once owned by Egypt's King Farouk is expected to fetch $400,000 to $800,000 when it auctions this week at Christie's in Dubai, reported…

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Varieties Nigerian Emir Wants to Take his Ancient City Into Modern Era

Nigerian Emir Wants to Take his Ancient City Into Modern Era

The most powerful man in this ancient city rides through the streets on prized thoroughbreds and in vintage Rolls-Royce convertibles. One servant holds a…

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Varieties Morocco Desert Stallion Race Pushes Limits of Endurance

Morocco Desert Stallion Race Pushes Limits of Endurance

Battling gusts of sandy wind, riders from across the world struggled to control feisty stallions as they raced in the first Gallops of Morocco, a desert…

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Varieties EU Court Bans Restaurant Chain from Trademarking 'Mafia' Name

EU Court Bans Restaurant Chain from Trademarking 'Mafia' Name

A Spanish restaurant chain cannot trademark a name containing the word "mafia" because it "trivializes" the Italian criminal organization, according to a…

Varieties Bacteria Settles in 70% of Brits Beds

Bacteria Settles in 70% of Brits Beds

London: “Asharq Al-Awsat” On World Sleep Day, figures have revealed that nearly 70% of people do not change their bed sheets on weekly basis, even though more…

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Varieties Queen Elizabeth’s Grandson Dreams of Being a Policeman

Queen Elizabeth’s Grandson Dreams of Being a Policeman

Prince William has revealed his son Prince George may already have a career path in mind, and an action-packed one at that. The proud dad-of-two, who will…

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Some Stress Can be Beneficial for Health

In ancient times, an additional amount of adrenaline may have helped our predecessors survive attacks, or at least escape as quickly as possible. Experts…

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Varieties Massive Diamond Sold for $40 Million

Massive Diamond Sold for $40 Million

One of the world’s largest diamonds has been sold for $40 million in an auction in the city of Antwerp, Belgium, the mining company Gem Diamonds Limited said…

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Chinese Fast Food Contains 5 Times more Salt than Big Mac

Chinese food should come with a health warning, British campaigners warn as research shows some dishes contain five times more salt than a Big Mac. Analysis…

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Vitamin B2 Helps Prevent Visual Loss

Researchers are hoping a simple vitamin B3 supplement could one day be used to prevent glaucoma. A world first clinical trial is underway at the Center for Eye…

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Varieties Roger Waters Teams up with Palestinian Band in Trump Protest

Roger Waters Teams up with Palestinian Band in Trump Protest

Rock icon Roger Waters has joined Palestinian artists for a new song billed as a response to the US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, said an…

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Varieties Renowned Lebanese Novelist Emily Nasrallah Dies at 87

Renowned Lebanese Novelist Emily Nasrallah Dies at 87

Prominent Lebanese novelist Emily Nasrallah passed away on Wednesday at the age of 87. A women’s rights activist and distinguished author of novels,…

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Varieties Two London Mosques Given Special Listed Status

Two London Mosques Given Special Listed Status

The British Culture Ministry listed on Tuesday two mosques in London as Grade II buildings in recognition of their architectural and historic importance. …

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Varieties Doctors Find Air Pocket Where Part of Man’s Brain Should Be

Doctors Find Air Pocket Where Part of Man’s Brain Should Be

The 84-year-old man arrived in the emergency room with complaints that weren't uncommon for a patient his age. He had reported feeling unsteady over the…

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Varieties Physicist Stephen Hawking Dies at 76

Physicist Stephen Hawking Dies at 76

Renowned British physicist Stephen Hawking died on Wednesday at 76. He gained worldwide fame trying to explain some of the most complicated questions of…

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Varieties Louvre Abu Dhabi to Display 160 Pieces on Observing the World in Global View

Louvre Abu Dhabi to Display 160 Pieces on Observing the World in Global View

Highlighting scientific efforts to prove the spherical earth theory over the millennia, the Louvre Abu Dhabi will organize the "Globes: Visions of the World"…

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Dogs to Track Smell of Antiquities Stolen from Syria, Iraq

The pioneering US research program, “K-9 Artifact Finders” specialized in combating terrorists, criminals, and robberies of precious antiquities from war…

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King of Sweden Announces Name, Title of Royal Family’s Smallest Member

At a special cabinet meeting, King Carl XVI Gustaf has announced the name and title of his granddaughter, the smallest member of the royal family. He said she…

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British Teenager Involved in Acid Attacks Sentenced to Prison

Derryck John, 17, from Croydon in south London has been jailed for 10-and-a-half years for carrying out a spate of acid attacks against moped riders in a bid…

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Varieties YouTube Helps Discover, Boost Children’s Professional Dreams

YouTube Helps Discover, Boost Children’s Professional Dreams

Parents can use YouTube to discover and develop their children’s professional dreams and ambitions, especially in the field of ​​information technology, said a…