Author: TBC Correspondent
Peruvian fossil challenges blue whales for size
Researchers have discovered a fresh contender for the title of biggest mammal ever to have lived on Earth. It's an old, long-extinct whale that would ... Read More
Saudi extends 1m bpd oil output cut energy ministry
According to a statement from the oil ministry, Saudi Arabia will extend the voluntary cut of one million barrels per day... for another month to ... Read More
IMF approves much-awaited $3 billion bailout for Pakistan, saving it from defaulting on debt
The International Monetary Fund authorized a much-anticipated $3 billion bailout for Pakistan on Wednesday, according to the global lender, a decision that is expected to ... Read More
South China Sea Philippines to allow Barbie movie but wants map blurred
The film was prohibited in Vietnam for purportedly depicting the nine-dash line on a map. The line is noteworthy because it is used by China ... Read More
Indonesia pulls out of hosting World Beach Games, months after Israel controversy
The 2023 World Beach Games, which were set to take place in Bali next month, have been scrapped after hosts Indonesia abruptly withdrew from the ... Read More
Netherlands to ban mobile phones from classrooms
The Netherlands announced on Tuesday that mobile phones would be banned in classrooms in an effort to prevent technology from disturbing learning. Mobile phones, tablets, ... Read More
Explosion rips through Tokyo building; four injured.
An explosion ripped through a downtown Tokyo skyscraper on Monday, flinging rubble over a major crossroads and shooting smoke into the air, but the fire ... Read More
New Zealand dips into recession, putting rate hikes in doubt
According to figures released on Thursday, New Zealand's economy contracted in the first quarter, resulting in a recession. This decreased the likelihood that the central ... Read More
New Tatooine-like exoplanet discovered orbiting twin suns. Meet BEBOP-1c.
The confirmation of the second-ever known planetary system around twin stars comes from the finding of the new planet BEBOP-1c. Astronomers pondered for many years ... Read More
Pat Sajak announces ‘Wheel of Fortune’ retirement, says upcoming season will be his last as host
Pat Sajak said on Monday that the upcoming season of "Wheel of Fortune" will be his final season hosting the show. Sajak tweeted his announcement ... Read More
Outbreak of deadly Marburg virus ends in Equatorial Guinea : WHO
The World Health Organization's regional office for Africa announced on Thursday that the Marburg virus infection epidemic in Equatorial Guinea has concluded. According to the ... Read More
Sudan conflict Rockets hit Khartoum market as talks collapse
According to physicians and neighbors, rockets hit a market in Sudan's capital, Khartoum, killing 18 people and injuring more than 100 others. Combat between opposing ... Read More
powerful earthquake in central Japan; over 20 injured, 1 death
On Friday afternoon, a powerful earthquake struck central Japan, leaving over 20 people injured and at least one person dead. Over 50 aftershocks have been ... Read More
The pendant dates back 20,000 years. Old DNA reveals who wore it.
An interesting relic dating back around 20,000 years was discovered by scientists carefully handling an elk's canine teeth that had been perforated to make a ... Read More
Luca Brecel wins his first world snooker title by holding off a late comeback from Mark Selby.
Even though it took him nine years longer than he had anticipated, Luca Brecel's childhood prophecy has now come true. The highly-regarded 17-year-old Belgian player ... Read More
Santiago Peña, the presidential candidate of the ruling party in Paraguay, wins
The presidential election in Paraguay has been won by Santiago Peña of the conservative Colorado Party, defeating a candidate from the center-left. Election officials report ... Read More
Illinois’s interstate reopens after over 70 cars collided during a dust storm, leaving at least 7 people dead.
At least seven people were killed when more than 70 cars crashed along Interstate 55 in central Illinois due to a dust storm. The collisions ... Read More
Peru was withdrawn as the men’s Under-17 World Cup host this year.
FIFA said on Monday that Peru would not be hosting the men's Under-17 World Cup because the nation was not prepared to host the competition ... Read More
Armenian dairy is banned in Russia as strained relations worsen.
Due to safety concerns, Russia has halted imports of dairy products from Armenia, raising tensions between the two countries. The Armenian dairy industry is allegedly ... Read More
In order to form a new business led by Vince McMahon and Ari Emanuel, WWE and UFC decide to unite.
The UFC and Vince McMahon's World Wrestling Entertainment have decided to combine to create a new publicly traded business that will be governed by Endeavor ... Read More