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World China

China PhD student famous for Christopher Nolan interview accused of widespread plagiarism

The Chinese podcaster Zhongshu, who garnered widespread international acclaim for her recent interview with filmmaker Christopher Nolan, is now facing…

South China Morning Post 18h ago

India India

India’s Rockets Cost 4X More Than US: Why Its ‘Frugal’ Space Model Needs A Reality Check

India’s space missions may be famously frugal, but rocket launches cost more than in the US. Here’s why launch frequency, payload size, reusabilit…

News18 India 21h ago

Sports United Kingdom

Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball sells for £2.5m

The football with which Diego Maradona scored his famous 'hand of God' goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final victory over England is sold at auctio…

BBC Sport 22h ago

World China

Remembering Zhu Rongji and understanding his legacy

“History doesn’t repeat itself but it often rhymes.” This famous quote, widely attributed to Mark Twain, keeps playing in my mind as China mourn…

South China Morning Post 1d ago

World Australia

Do you have what it takes to ace this week's history quiz?

We'll stretch you with questions on the world's tallest living tree, famous volcanoes, the father of electricity and more.

ABC Australia 1d ago

Sports United Kingdom

Hull punished United defence in victory but Carrick’s attack is bigger area of concern | Andrew Beasley

Manchester United again struggled against a back five as their newly promoted hosts exploited a set-piece weaknessHull scored nine league goals from s…

The Guardian - Sport 1d ago

World France

Greek Ithaca island hopes for big tourism boost thanks to Odyssey movie

Greece's most famous islands have spent this year fighting to keep tourists out... with Santorini and Mykonos now capping cruise arrivals and charging…

France 24 1d ago

World Australia

First-of-its-kind state funeral to be held in Bendigo for Russell Jack

Russell Jack established the famous Golden Dragon Museum to ensure traditions brought to the Bendigo goldfields by Chinese Australians were remembered…

ABC Australia 3d ago

Entertainment United States

Edward Bluemel Is Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot in BBC, BritBox First-Look Image for ‘Hercule’

The six-part series, set to debut in 2027 and produced by ITV Studios' Mammoth Screen, will tell stories from the early years of the famous fictional…

Hollywood Reporter 3d ago

World France

France’s heatwaves bring bumper salt harvest in Guérande

The heatwave has taken a heavy toll on much of the agricultural sector, but it is also benefiting a lucky few. The high temperatures are providing ide…

France 24 3d ago

Health United States

Which country makes the best jollof rice? D.C. foodies put it to a blind test

One of the most famous dishes across West Africa is jollof rice — fragrant rice cooked down with spices, tomatoes and meat. But which version is bes…

NPR Health 4d ago