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On This Day in History, June 8: Porsche is born, Ghostbusters release, Siam renamed Thailand, Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four published, NFL merger announced, Robert F. Kennedy laid to rest and other major eventsOn This Day in History, June 8, the world witnessed events that shaped politics, warfare, literature and culture. The Viking raid on Lindis...- From Siberia to French Open title, Mirra Andreeva lives 'dream'Mirra Andreeva has already come a long way from the heart of Siberia, but on Saturday she fulfilled her "dream", aged just 19, when she bea...
- In 1839, an artist opened a chemical cabinet: And a hidden image helped launch photographA groundbreaking invention in 1839 by Louis Daguerre changed photography forever. His method captured invisible images on a silver plate. T...
- Under Notre Dame cathedral, a 'dig of the century' unearths 1,700 years of historyAn archaeological dig beneath Notre Dame cathedral in Paris is unearthing Roman Paris. The excavation is happening as the square is being r...
- This day in history, May 30: From Joan of Arc's execution to the first Indy 500, women's pro baseball league debut and Mariner 9's launch to MarsThis day in history, May 30, has witnessed some of the world's most significant political, military, scientific and cultural developments. ...
- Hawaiians spotted sea turtles with mysterious 'graffiti' on their backs, and it sparked a 600-person mission to save the speciesHawaiian sea turtles, known as honu, were found with white markings on their shells. Initially causing confusion, federal scientists turned...
- French proverb of the day: ‘Chase away the natural and it returns at a gallop’ - French take on human nature and self-awarenessA French proverb highlights how attempts to suppress natural instincts are often futile. These ingrained traits tend to resurface rapidly a...
- Word of the Day: BibliokleptomaniaWords like “bibliokleptomania” highlight the remarkable flexibility of the English language. A single complex term can weave together psych...
- In 1940, a boy chased his dog into a tree hole and discovered a hidden cave containing 17,000-year-old paintings that stunned the worldDiscovered in 1940 by a teenager in France, the Lascaux Cave Paintings, a breathtaking collection of prehistoric art, were sealed for mille...
- One Battle After Another: The Cannes showcases catastrophic consequences of warThis year's Cannes Film Festival showcases a somber reflection of contemporary reality with a strong focus on war-themed productions.
- Word of the Day: GobemoucheWord of the day: Few forgotten words capture the spirit of the digital misinformation age as sharply as “gobemouche.” Humorous, dramatic an...
- Quote of the Day by French novelist Honoré de Balzac: ‘When women love us, they forgive us everything, even our crimes; when they do not…’ - Why we excuse bad habits in people we loveQuote of the Day by French novelist Honoré de Balzac suggests that love profoundly alters human judgment, leading to forgiveness of flaws w...
- From Hormuz to headquarters: Iran war ripples through corporate balance sheets, blurs forecastsBusinesses face rising costs and supply chain disruptions due to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Companies report higher transport and raw ...
- Global Inc speaks out: Iran war hurt biz already bruised by tariffs, high costsInvestors and economists are watching to see whether companies can absorb the shock, or if prolonged uncertainty over energy, transport and...
- Lebanon President Joseph Aoun says aiming to end hostilities with Israel talksLebanese President Aoun announced planned talks with Israel to end hostilities and occupation, despite strong rejection from Hezbollah. The...
- Trump draws Marie Antoinette comparisons as he leans into the gilded trappings of the presidencyPresident Donald Trump's attention to grand White House projects like a new ballroom draws criticism. Opponents say this shows he is out of...
- After UK ban, France may block Kanye West from Wireless Festival — what we knowFrance is considering a ban on Kanye West performing in Marseille. This follows backlash over his past antisemitic comments. West was also ...
- Trump pushes ‘magic paint’ makeover for Eisenhower building, as it lacks ‘symbolic cohesion’ with White HouseTrump’s magic paint: President Donald Trump has proposed a significant change for the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. The structure b...
- Word of the day: FestoonDiscover 'festoon,' a word that paints vivid scenes of places adorned with flowing decorations like lights and flowers. Often found in desc...
- March 30 in world history: From US purchase of Alaska to birth of Vincent van GoghMarch 30th marks significant historical turning points, from the birth of artist Vincent van Gogh in 1853 to the 1856 Treaty of Paris endin...
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