NASA said its Curiosity rover has detected more than 20 organic molecules in Martian clay-rich rocks, including compounds never before observed on the planet. The findings, published on April 21 in Nature Communications, add new evidence to the long-running search for signs of ancient life beyond Earth. The discovery comes from a carefully......
French music streaming platform Deezer has revealed a sharp rise in the number of AI-generated songs being uploaded to its service, highlighting the rapid transformation of the digital music landscape. According to the company, nearly 75,000 tracks created using artificial intelligence are now uploaded every day, representing around 44% of......
Apple announced that John Ternus will become chief executive officer on September 1, replacing Tim Cook, who will transition to executive chairman of the board. The decision, approved unanimously by the board, ends months of succession speculation and marks only the third leadership transition in the company’s five-decade history. Cook......
France’s Minister of Health, Stéphanie Rist, has expressed support for experimenting with a supervised drug consumption facility in Marseille, a proposal that has been debated for several years. During a visit to Marseille and Aix-en-Provence, she stated that such facilities, known in France as “haltes soins addictions”......
Major Asian carriers including Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, Korean Air and Qantas report a sharp increase in passenger demand on Europe-bound routes as travelers avoid Middle East hubs affected by the conflict involving Iran. The shift reflects a rapid reconfiguration of global air travel flows, with analysts warning it could persist......
FBI Director Kash Patel has filed a defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic, following a recent investigative report by the American magazine that raised concerns about his conduct and leadership. The lawsuit, filed on Monday, seeks $250 million in damages from the publication and journalist Sarah Fitzpatrick. Patel claims that the article......
International Energy Agency reported that solar power became the largest contributor to global energy supply growth in 2025, marking the first time a modern renewable source has led expansion in primary energy demand. Solar accounted for more than 25 percent of the increase in global energy consumption, according to the agency’s latest......
Russian steel producer Severstal has reported a dramatic decline in profitability for the first quarter of 2026, with net profit falling to just 57 million roubles compared to 21.1 billion roubles during the same period in 2025. The company attributed this sharp decrease mainly to weaker domestic steel demand, which fell by around 15%. This......
A U.S.-linked company involved in a strategic minerals agreement in Democratic Republic of the Congo overstated its mining experience, according to documents and multiple sources reviewed by Reuters, raising fresh concerns over transparency in deals tied to critical resources. The company, Virtus, recently acquired copper and cobalt assets......
Japan has approved a sweeping reform of its defense export rules, ending decades-old restrictions that limited overseas sales to non-combat equipment. The decision, adopted by the cabinet under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, allows Japanese manufacturers to sell lethal weapons abroad for the first time since the end of World War II. The shift......
Global mining company BHP Group is preparing to expand large-scale copper exploration activities in Zambia, according to the country’s mines ministry, signaling growing international interest in one of Africa’s most important mineral producers. Officials said the company is considering advanced exploration programs aimed at identifying......
The conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran has accelerated global investment in battery storage, intensifying a shift already underway in power systems worldwide. Falling battery costs and rising electricity demand, driven in part by data centers, had set the stage for rapid expansion. The war has amplified this trend by pushing......
An accident during a military drill in Japan has left three soldiers dead after a tank explosion at a training site in the southwestern part of the country. The incident occurred during routine exercises conducted by the nation’s Self-Defense Forces, highlighting the inherent risks faced even in non-combat operations. According to initial......
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