Japan has experienced its first “kokushobi”, or “cruelly hot day”, as temperatures in parts of the country climbed past 40C (104F). The term was introduced in April by the country’s weather agency to describe days when temperatures reach 40C, with the aim of more effectively warning the public about dangerous heat. On Tuesday, temperatures in…
She discovered she was fast, and her new records prove it. In the Women’s Standing Block category, where an axe is used to speed-chop through an upright, vertical block of wood, she cut through 9in (22.8cm) of white pine in 19.38 seconds. The previous record was 21.17 seconds. In the Women’s Underhand Chop, where competitors…
There are some quotes that sound good the first time you hear them, and then there are those that quietly stay with you.Oscar Wilde’s famous line, “You can never be overdressed or overeducated,” belongs to the second category.At first glance, it sounds almost playful. A little dramatic, perhaps. The kind of thing you can imagine…
I hate to break it to you, but the tap water you’re soaking in when you take a bath is likely not filtered whatsoever. It’s totally safe, but it may have impurities in it that can irritate skin (especially for babies and kids) and dry out hair, like chlorine, chloramine and hard water minerals. That’s…
Rebel Wilson has been cleared of accusations that she defamed a young Australian actress, a Sydney court has found. Charlotte MacInnes, who starred in Wilson’s film The Deb, sued the Bridesmaids and Pitch Perfect actress for allegedly harming her reputation in Instagram posts in 2024 and 2025. In the posts, Wilson accused MacInnes of retracting…
At least 12 workers were killed after a portion of an under-construction tunnel collapsed following a gas explosion in India’s north-eastern Sikkim state, officials said. Rescue operations are continuing to locate 13 others who are reported to be trapped in the tunnel since Monday’s collapse. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) said the incident happened…
Pressure from President Donald Trump to manufacture advanced semiconductors in the U.S. is increasing costs and squeezing margins at TSMC, the world’s leading chipmaker. Following Trump’s return to power in 2025, the president has repeatedly threatened tariffs on companies that don’t make their products in America. Since then, TSMC has announced a total of $200…
In 1979, Sweden made history by becoming the first country in the world to ban all forms of corporal punishment of children, including inside the home. At a time when spanking was widely accepted in many societies, Sweden chose a different path. The law was never intended to criminalise ordinary parents. Instead, it sought to…
Rep. Andy Biggs has won the Republican primary in Arizona’s race for governor, NBC News projects, setting up a battleground state matchup this fall with Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Biggs, a former chair of the conservative House Freedom Caucus who…
The US launched strikes on Iran for the 11th consecutive night late on Tuesday, as Tehran warned the US against targeting its nuclear facilities. US Central Command (Centcom) said the wave of strikes were “designed to continue degrading Iran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping” in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state media reported that air…