The Louvre in Paris was robbed in 7 minutes but this isn’t the first time art and jewels have been stolen: The Louvre’s recent jewel heist echoes a long history of daring art thefts, from the Mona Lisa’s disappearance to the Boston museum’s unsolved mystery. Here are 8 audacious crimes, driven by obsession rather than…
iOS 26.1 developer beta 4 introduces a highly requested Liquid Glass transparency toggle, allowing users to choose between ‘Clear’ and ‘Tinted’ opacity. This system-wide change, also present in iPadOS and macOS betas, addresses user feedback on interface translucency. Additionally, users can now disable the Lock Screen camera swipe gesture, preventing accidental app launches.
Aviation faces a massive market failure in its green transition, with sustainable fuels and carbon credits critically scarce, according to IATA’s Chief Economist. Policy fragmentation and lack of government coordination are hindering progress, despite existing technological solutions. Airlines are struggling to meet net-zero targets due to these supply shortages and uneven regulations.
New Indian captain Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma struggled in the first ODI against Australia, with both openers dismissed early. A viral video resurfaced showing Rohit’s frustration with Gill during a run-out mix-up in a previous match, highlighting the need for better coordination ahead of the crucial second ODI.
A special court has turned down bail for Abhimanyu Bhoan, ex-CEO of New India Co-operative Bank, linked to a staggering Rs 122 crore fraud case. The judge pointed out the serious nature of economic offenses, the risk of evidence being compromised, and the pivotal role Bhoan played in a meticulously plotted scheme to siphon off…
A 15-hour Amazon Web Services outage, triggered by a DNS failure in a Virginia data center, crippled over 1,000 websites and applications globally. Millions were affected across banking, gaming, and social media, with services like Duolingo, Roblox, and Zoom experiencing disruptions. This marks the third major outage from the facility, raising concerns about infrastructure dependency.
A Deepavali celebration in Puttur, attended by CM Siddaramaiah, turned chaotic as 12 people, primarily women, fell ill due to dehydration, heat, and overcrowding. Organizers planned to distribute free household items to a large crowd. Security protocols prevented water bottles from entering the venue, exacerbating the situation. Most attendees were treated and discharged.
Australian food influencer Stacey Hatfield, also known as Stacey Warnecke, has tragically passed away shortly after giving birth to her first child. The qualified nutritionist and founder of Natural Spoonfuls died due to unforeseen complications during a home birth. Her husband, Nathan Warnecke, described her as the “light of his life.”
The serene hills of Matheran became the backdrop for a heartbreaking incident this week, as Bengaluru’s inspirational figure, Prof Shanmuga S Balasubramanyam, aged 58, tragically passed away. Preliminary investigations suggest he likely experienced a stroke while captivated by the breathtaking views before he sadly fell into a 1,200-foot valley.
Australian swimmer Ariarne Titmus has retired from competitive swimming. Her career included Olympic medals and record-breaking performances. Titmus also ended her anti-doping whereabouts submissions. This marks a significant personal transition for the athlete. She reflects on the sacrifices made for elite sport. Titmus is now embracing freedom beyond the pool and a new chapter.
