- Elon Musk donates $158 million to Senate GOP group backing Ken Paxton
- Researchers predict the world may face overpopulation crisis in 2026
- Minibus collision with shuttle train injures 19 at Eurotunnel site
- Zimbabwe’s ZiG seeks to gain trust and reduce reliance on the US dollar
- Winnipeg zoo announces new name for polar bear cub after record votes
- FBI alerts Sikh separatist Pannun to new threats against his life
- Minibus collides with Channel Tunnel train, injuring 19 people in Calais
- MEPs urge EU to uphold support for Ukraine amid Trump’s diesel deal
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A research paper suggests that the world population could approach infinity by November 13, 2026, due to unsustainable growth patterns.
Zimbabwe’s government is actively promoting the ZiG currency to reduce reliance on the US dollar, despite widespread scepticism stemming from past currency crises. The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe claims the ZiG is backed by reserves, yet many citizens remain hesitant to trust its stability for savings and transactions.
A minibus collided with a LeShuttle train near Calais, injuring 19 people, five critically, while the cause of the accident is under investigation.
Four masked men executed a heist at the Magnani Rocca Foundation, stealing £7.8 million in artworks, including pieces by Renoir and Cézanne, in just three minutes. The theft is currently under investigation by Italy’s Carabinieri and the Cultural Heritage Protection Unit of Bologna.
Kim Jong Un observed special operations training, showcasing North Korea’s military prowess. Soldiers performed martial arts and exhibited their strength, smacking one another with mallets. State media claimed this was to enhance combat readiness. Further developments in military capabilities are anticipated.
As many as 70 Britons are detained in the United Arab Emirates for filming Iranian attacks on the country. Those held, including British tourists and cabin crew, face severe overcrowding and potential lengthy sentences. Immediate diplomatic action is required for their release.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have escalated the conflict by launching a missile towards Israel, marking their first involvement since the war commenced following Operation Epic Fury. In response to US and Israeli strikes, they vow to retaliate, highlighting regional tensions. Keep reading to understand the implications.
French police arrested a terror suspect attempting to detonate a bomb outside the Bank of America in Paris early on 28 March 2026. The suspect was caught with a homemade explosive after being reportedly recruited via Snapchat. The investigation is now led by the anti-terrorism prosecutor’s office.
More than 400,000 KitKat bars have been stolen from a lorry in Europe, as confirmed by Nestlé. The truck, carrying 12 tons of the chocolate snack from its Perugia factory, was hijacked en route to Poland. Investigations are ongoing; consumers can report information to authorities.
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