Few years on the Earth
In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers have unraveled the enigma surrounding the Plague of Justinian, the world’s first recorded pandemic that ravaged the Byzantine Empire in the 6th century. This catastrophic event, which struck between 541 and 549 CE, decimated populations across Europe, Asia, and Africa, leaving a lasting mark on history. For centuries, historians and … Read more
On August 30, 2025, a trio of Scottish brothers—Ewan, Jamie, and Lachlan Maclean—are on the cusp of completing an extraordinary feat: rowing 9,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean from Lima, Peru, to Cairns, Australia. After 139 days of non-stop, unsupported rowing, the Maclean brothers are expected to arrive at Cairns Marlin Marina, marking the end … Read more
On August 29, 2025, a disturbing scandal rocked the Scottish Parliament as Labour MSP Colin Smyth faced charges related to allegations of placing a secret camera in the toilets of the Holyrood building. This accusation follows his earlier suspension from the Scottish Labour Party in connection with separate charges involving possession of indecent images. The … Read more
On Friday, August 29, 2025, a protest outside Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex, turned chaotic, resulting in the arrest of three men and injuries to two police officers. The demonstration was sparked by a Court of Appeal ruling that overturned a temporary injunction, allowing the hotel to continue housing 138 asylum seekers. The ruling reignited … Read more
Irish travel influencer Dara Tah has sparked widespread outrage following a TikTok video posted on August 15, 2025, in which he documented an encounter with an Indigenous tribe in Papua, Indonesia. The video, which has garnered nearly 18 million views, shows Tah and a group of tourists approaching a riverside community by boat, offering salt … Read more
In a poignant moment that stirred memories of a bygone era, Princess Diana’s Time Capsule sealed in 1991 at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) in London was opened on August 27, 2025, just days before the 28th anniversary of her tragic death on August 31, 1997. The lead-lined wooden box, buried to mark the laying … Read more
In a chilling case that has shocked the community of Market Drayton, Shropshire, a 15-year-old boy who described himself as a “Nazi” has been detained for amassing a deadly arsenal of weapons and discussing plans to “shoot up” his school. The teenager, whose identity is protected due to his age, appeared at the Old Bailey … Read more
On the morning of August 28, 2025, a tragic incident unfolded in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, that left a community in shock and a family grieving. Kevin Doherty, a 56-year-old father, was fatally shot near Jordan Pond after confronting 26-year-old Snehal Srivastava, who was allegedly spray-painting graffiti on a bridge. The altercation, which began over a seemingly … Read more
On the morning of August 27, 2025, a tragic and horrifying event unfolded at Annunciation Catholic Church in south Minneapolis, Minnesota, where 23-year-old Robin Westman opened fire on children and parishioners attending a morning Mass. The attack, which took place during the first week of the school year, claimed the lives of two young children, … Read more
In a recent employment tribunal case that has captured significant attention, Lucasz Zawadzki, a warehouse worker at a Co-operative Group facility in Manchester, England, was awarded over £10,000 in compensation after being unfairly dismissed. The dismissal stemmed from allegations that Zawadzki made high-pitched “hee hee” noises, purportedly mimicking the late pop star Michael Jackson, in … Read more