Things are not going so well for Russia
Stalled advance in Ukraine and economic woes are not the only worries for the Kremlin – also a distant ‘near abroad’.
Day: May 11, 2026
Blackpink’s Lisa to perform at 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Los Angeles
Lisa will perform alongside Katy Perry, Tyla and Anitta at the Los Angeles opening ceremony, one of three held across the United States, Mexico and Canada for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
US Man Sets World Record With Massive Collection Of 3,482 Bearbrick Toy
He collected an impressive 3,482 pieces of merchandise from the popular Bearbrick brand.
Google Chrome Keeps Switching to Bing or Yahoo? Fix It Fast
Key TakeawaysGoogle Chrome may switch to Bing or Yahoo because of a change in settings, often caused by browser extensions, unwanted software, or a hijacker that modifies search settings without user consent. Fortunately, this can usually be fixed with…
Sinokor and Eastmed VLCCs among tankers exiting Strait of Hormuz with trackers off
Dark trend continues as more crude barrels make it out of the Gulf
A look at “YouTube whisperers” like Paddy Galloway and Mario Joos, a booming class of advisers that help popular YouTube creators grow their audiences (CNBC)
CNBC:
A look at “YouTube whisperers” like Paddy Galloway and Mario Joos, a booming class of advisers that help popular YouTube creators grow their audiences — When wildlife TV personality Forrest Galante sat down for his…
Modi urges Indians to work from home and limit foreign travel as Iran war continues
He said the austerity measures would reduce India’s fuel use and help save foreign exchange.
UK firefighters called to one lithium-ion battery fire every five hours
FoI responses collected by insurer show brigades tackled 1,760 battery-linked fires in 2025, up 147% in three yearsFire brigades across the UK are tackling lithium-ion battery fires at a rate of one every five hours, figures show, as fire chiefs warn t…
UK households bracing for new cost of living crisis, report finds
PwC survey reports fast fall in consumer confidence with people worried about Iran war’s impact on economy and personal financesBritish households are bracing for a new cost of living crisis, as the impact of the Middle East conflict dampens confidence…
India’s Hypersonic Glide Vehicle Dhvani: Next Milestone In Strategic Deterrence Evolution
India’s Dhvani Hypersonic Glide Vehicle represents the country’s decisive leap into the rarefied domain of operational hypersonic weaponry. Developed entirely by the Defence Research and Development Organisation, Dhvani is the culmination of years of indigenous research and engineering, and it positions India alongside the United States, Russia and China in the most exclusive club of modern