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On This Day in History, June 22: Fast & Furious release, France surrenders, Germany invades Soviet Union, Napoleon abdicates, Galileo recants, Maradona's Hand of God, G.I. Bill signed and other eventsOn This Day in History, June 22 witnessed Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union, Napoleon's second abdication, Galileo's recantation befor...
India, Russia prevented global economy from collapsing: IMEMO chiefRussia and India have forged a new global economic model, preventing global collapse and aiding the Global South with affordable resources....
Quote of the day by Victor Hugo: 'Have courage for the great sorrows of life and patience for the small ones, and when you have...' - motivational lessons on how to deal with struggles and difficulties in life by The Hunchback of Notre-Dame authorQuote of the day by Victor Hugo: His quote emphasizes differentiating life's struggles, advocating courage for major sorrows and patience f...
Cinco de Mayo 2026: Here are the best restaurant deals, freebies & discounts on Tacos, Margaritas & moreCinco de Mayo 2026 brings exciting food deals across the US. Restaurants are offering free chips, discounted tacos, burrito specials, and d...
Quote of the day by Victor Hugo, “No army can withstand the strength of an idea whose time has come.” The indomitable legacy of Victor Hugo - The voice of French romanticism and social justiceQuote of the day by Victor Hugo, “No army can withstand the strength of an idea whose time has come.” As a leader of the Romantic movement,...
Female suspect, 38, charged in Louvre heistLast month, thieves wielding power tools raided the Louvre, the world's most visited art museum, in broad daylight, taking just seven minut...
Louvre museum robbery in Paris: 7-minute daredevil act includes ladder, scooter - here's how did robbers break in, escape? What jewels did the Louvre thieves target?Louvre museum robbery in Paris: The collection includes an emerald necklace given by Napoleon to Marie-Louise on the occasion of their marr...
Louvre Museum Robbery: Priceless crown of Empress Eugénie with 1,354 diamonds and 56 emeralds found broken in ParisLouvre Museum Robbery: Thieves stole priceless jewels from the Louvre Museum in Paris. The daring daylight heist saw criminals breach a win...
Cinco de Mayo 2025: Share these wishes, messages, and quotes on Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp to mark the special occasionCinco de Mayo is being celebrated across multiple cities in the US this year as people look forward to promoting Mexican food and culture. ...
Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund raises $4.6 billion to back growth-stage startupsPer an SEC filing, the Founders Fund Growth III has 270 investors. Thiel, Napoleon Ta and Trae Stephens are listed as directors. The funds ...
Paris landmarks double up as Olympic venuesThe Olympic Games in Paris begin on July 26 with an opening ceremony on the Seine. Key venues include the Eiffel Tower, Grand Palais, Inval...
Did Nostradamus predict outsider will replace King Charles when he is forced to abdicate? Know about his propheciesMany people believe that French astrologer Nostradamus correctly predicted the Great Fire of London, the French Revolution, the rise of Nap...
New 'Nostradamus' predicts exact date of World War 3. Who is he? Know about 'real' Nostradamus and his prophesiesKushal Kumar is an Indian astrologer who claims to have predicted some world events. He uses the Vedic astrological chart to do so. The Ved...
Who is present-day Nostradamus and what did he say about the Princess of Wales? Know what did 16th century Nostradamus predictFrench astrologer Nostradamus reportedly predicted almost five hundred years ago that the "King of the Isles" would be "driven out by force...
FIFA World Cup 2022: When did rooster become national emblem of France, and why?Rooster is deeply associated with the French identity. Therefore, it is the symbol of the French national football team.
History of Cinco de Mayo and its significance; what is it and why is it celebratedCinco de Mayo is celebrated on May 5 each year in Mexico and the US. The day commemorates Mexico's victory over French troops in 1862. Howe...
Miniature tableware for a doll house at Windsor Castle to go under the hammer; likely to fetch $40,000The sale also includes glassware celebrating the coronations of Queen Elizabeth II, George VI and even Edward VIII.
For the love of artifacts: 18th-century Chinese porcelain vase sells for $4.6 mn at auctionThe cobalt blue and white gourd represents an imperial dragon with five claws in search of the sacred pearl.
- Christie's second annual Out of the Ordinary sale to be held in September later this year
Following the success of Out of the Ordinary 2013, the sale will be on extended public exhibition displaying the intriguing items for five ...
- The Dalai Lama's bowing out a rarity in history
Political leaders seldom give up power unless faced with health issues or internal opposition.