Delhi's Diwali festivities ringing in this year brought an unexpected surge of noise, with several monitoring stations recording decibel levels well beyond what is legally acceptable. Even with a green cracker initiative and allotted hours for bursting, the decibel meter was pushed to its limits, particularly from 9 pm until 11 pm, spilling over into the night across many regions.
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A daring seven-minute heist at Paris's Louvre Museum saw thieves on scooters, armed with chainsaws, storm the Apollo Gallery. They made off with Napoleon and Empress's priceless jewellery collection, entering via a basket lift. One damaged piece was later found. This audacious daylight robbery, confirmed by France's interior minister, has led to the museum's closure and a full investigation.
Twitch streamer Emiru publicly accused ex-boyfriend Mizkif of sexual assault, emotional abuse, stalking, and blackmail threats. She detailed disturbing past threats and a new warning sign at TwitchCon 2025, prompting her to speak out for her safety. Mizkif admitted to toxic fights but denied assault, while Emiru is pursuing restraining orders.
The US is partnering with Australia to boost rare earth production, aiming to reduce reliance on China. A $8.5 billion agreement will fund joint projects and a gallium refinery. The administration is also seeking private capital for a $150 billion Army infrastructure overhaul, highlighting a broader embrace of private investment to secure critical mineral supply chains.
South Korea's Supreme Court has sent back a massive $1 billion divorce settlement for SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won's estranged wife, Roh Soh-yeong, for review. The court deemed funds from Roh's father, a former president, as bribe money, thus ineligible for the settlement. This decision offers Chey immediate financial relief while the case awaits further deliberation.
Four thieves executed a swift heist at the Louvre, stealing $102 million in crown jewels. Experts warn the real crime is the impending dismantling and sale of these historical treasures on the black market. This brazen theft highlights a growing international criminal economy targeting cultural heritage for its commodity value, making recovery unlikely.
LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman has defended AI firm Anthropic and tech giants like Google and OpenAI against accusations of regulatory capture. He praised these companies for deploying AI responsibly, contrasting them with others he claims disregard safety. The debate intensified with responses from White House AI czar David Sacks and Elon Musk, while Anthropic's CEO also issued a rebuttal.
A powerful 6.7 magnitude earthquake jolted Papua province in Indonesia on Thursday, according to the USGS. The tremor occurred at a depth of 70 kilometers, with its epicenter located approximately 200 kilometers from Abepura city. Fortunately, no tsunami warning was issued following the seismic event.
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A deadly suicide attack struck a Pakistan military camp in North Waziristan on Friday, killing seven soldiers. Terrorists attempted to storm the facility, with one detonating an explosives-laden vehicle. This incident follows intense clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan. A fragile ceasefire is now in place, brokered by the Afghan Taliban regime.