‘Lost control but … ‘: Hasina’s first reaction after Bangladesh court sentences her to death

Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina has defied a death sentence for “crimes against humanity,” calling the International Crimes Tribunal’s ruling politically motivated. She claims the August 2024 student protests, which led to her government’s fall, were not a premeditated assault. Hasina insists on facing charges in a legitimate court, highlighting her government’s human rights achievements…

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New warrior-like crocodile relative fossil found in Brazil reshapes Triassic predator evolution

A remarkable fossil from Brazil unveils Tainrakuasuchus bellator, a medium-sized predator from the Middle Triassic. This agile carnivore, with its slender jaw and sharp teeth, highlights the early diversity of crocodile-line archosaurs. Its discovery reshapes our understanding of Gondwanan ecosystems and the evolutionary experimentation of these ancient reptiles long before dinosaurs dominated.

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ISSF World Championships: Gurpreet Singh loses world title on inner 10s, India finish third

Gurpreet Singh narrowly missed world championship gold in the 25m Centre Fire Pistol, securing a silver medal on inner-10 count. This marks his second World Championships individual medal. India concluded the event with 13 medals, placing third overall behind China and South Korea. Gurpreet’s strong comeback performance was a highlight of India’s successful campaign.

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Tom Cruise says cinema ‘opened my world’ as he accepts Honorary Oscar at Governors Awards: ‘It is who I am’

Tom Cruise received the Academy Honorary Award for his four-decade career shaping modern blockbusters. Accepting the honor, he spoke passionately about cinema’s power to connect humanity and foster understanding. The ceremony also celebrated Debbie Allen, Wynn Thomas, and Dolly Parton, drawing a star-studded audience as awards season kicks off.

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He jumped out of a plane and landed perfectly inside the Sun? ‘Fall of Icarus’ photo is blowing social media

A breathtaking image, ‘The Fall of Icarus,’ captures a skydiver silhouetted against the Sun’s turbulent chromosphere. Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy and skydiver Gabriel C. Brown meticulously planned this shot over months, involving real-time coordination with a pilot. Using specialized hydrogen-alpha equipment, they achieved a stunning, single-frame illusion, pushing the boundaries of astrophotography.

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