World’s Oldest Tortoise Reported Dead, Turns Out To Be Alive
Jonathan is a Seychelles giant tortoise and is believed to be the world’s oldest known terrestrial animal.
Month: April 2026
Trump’s Strait of Hormuz Problem
Our White House reporter Zolan Kanno-Youngs parses some of President Trump’s conflicting messages about the war with Iran.
Oil prices today: Crude jumps as Trump dashes hopes of quick Iran war end; Brent tops $111
Middle East tensions escalated Friday, sending oil prices soaring as US strikes on Iran intensified. Brent crude climbed 7.8% to $109.03 per barrel, with WTI futures reaching record premiums. Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil transit rou…
Iran vows retaliation after deadly US strike on bridge in Karaj
Iranian officials say the country’s largest bridge will be “built back stronger,” but America’s standing won’t recover.
Middle East war live: Iran warns UN Security Council against ‘provocative action’ on Hormuz – France 24
Middle East war live: Iran warns UN Security Council against ‘provocative action’ on Hormuz France 24Day 34 of Middle East conflict — Oil prices surge as Trump’s Iran war speech fails to calm nerves CNNAre Crude Oil Markets Open o…
Middle East live: UN Security Council to vote on force to protect Hormuz access
The UN Security Council is set to vote Friday on a draft resolution allowing “defensive” force to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran’s actions disrupt a vital global trade route. Backed by the United States, the measure comes amid risin…
Live updates: UN Security Council to vote on proposal authorizing naval action in Strait of Hormuz – CNN
Live updates: UN Security Council to vote on proposal authorizing naval action in Strait of Hormuz CNNIran war: UNSC to vote on Gulf-led resolution to open Hormuz dw.comA Bid to Use Force to Open Strait of Hormuz Hits U.N. Roadblo…
Sony Interactive Entertainment acquires Cinemersive Labs, a UK startup developing tools to convert 2D photos and videos into 3D volumetric photographs (Ian Carlos Campbell/Engadget)
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Sony Interactive Entertainment acquires Cinemersive Labs, a UK startup developing tools to convert 2D photos and videos into 3D volumetric photographs — Cinemersive Labs will join the company’s Visual…
Indian Man Sets World Record By Crushing 110 Walnuts In 30 Seconds
By cracking 110 walnuts in just 30 seconds, Dharmendra Rajbhar has set a new and remarkable standard in this unique category.
Artemis II on course for the moon after day in Earth orbit
The translunar ignition came 25 hours after liftoff, putting the three Americans and one Canadian on course for a lunar fly-around early next week.