Russia and Iran invited back to Nobel Prize banquet.

Russia and Belarus have been invited back to Stockholm's Nobel Prize banquet after being left out last year because of the Ukraine war, the Nobel Foundation says. Iran has also been invited back to the event in Sweden's capital after not being allowed to attend last …

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India's Chandrayaan-3 takes the moon's temperature near lunar south pole for 1st time

On Aug. 23, thanks to the success of Chandrayaan-3, India made a strong mark in space history. Not only did it become the first nation to land a spacecraft near the south pole of the moon, but also the fourth to create imprints on Earth's gleaming companion at all. Howe…

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August's rare Super Blue Moon, the biggest full moon of 2023.

On Wednesday, Aug. 30, you'll no doubt hear the mainstream media proclaiming that on that night we will have an opportunity to witness a "supermoon." It's a term, or more specifically, a branding, of relatively recent origin. It originated not from astrono…

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Landslides on Mars suggest water once surrounded Olympus Mons.

Researchers analyzing images of Mars' Olympus Mons, the tallest volcano in our solar system, say a wrinkled patch of land near the mountain's northern region likely formed when blisteringly hot lava oozed out of the summit millions of years ago. That lava is thought…

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Shakira to Be Honored with Video Vanguard Award at 2023.

There's a new video vanguard winner in your closet — and it's Shakira !. On Monday, MTV revealed the Colombian superstar will be honored with this year's coveted video vanguard award at the 2023 Video Music Awards, which air live from New Jersey's Prudential …

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International Whale Shark Day - 30 August.

International Whale Shark Day on August 30th aims to increase awareness about a magnificent sea-dwelling creature. The whale shark’s declining numbers alerts us to their need for protection and conservation. These gentle giants fascinate marine biologists and aquatic enthus…

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Taliban ban women from visiting popular national park.

The Taliban government have banned women from visiting the Band-e-Amir national park in Bamiyan province. Afghanistan's acting minister of virtue and vice, Mohammad Khaled Hanafi, said women had not been observing hijab inside the park. He called on religious clerics and …

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Tennessee woman sets record for world’s longest mullet

A 58-year-old Tennessee woman has earned the title of the world’s longest competitive mullet for a female. Tami Manis, from Knoxville, sports a flowing mane that is 5ft 8in (172.72cm) - nearly the height of the average man. Ms Manis, a public health nurse, has had a mullet si…

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India to name Chandrayaan-3's moon landing site 'Shiv Shakti Point'.

The spot near the moon's south pole where India's Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft made its historic landing last week will be named Shiv Shakti Point. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made the name announcement during a visit to the Indian Space Research Organisation (IS…

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The last Super Blue Moon until 2037 rises tonight.

The Blue Moon put on quite a show around the world last night. Don't miss our gallery full of incredible photographs of the last Blue Moon until 2037. August is almost over, but it still has a rare event to deliver to skywatchers in the form of a second full moon.  The fu…

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Emmerson Mnangagwa wins second term as President of Zimbabwe.

Emmerson Mnangagwa has been declared the winner of Zimbabwe’s presidential election, securing a second term as the nation’s leader. The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) announced Mnangagwa as the victor with 52.6% of the vote, while his closest rival, Nelson Chamisa of t…

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Taliban stop female Afghan students leaving country to study in Dubai.

"After the Taliban shut universities for women, my only hope was to get a scholarship which would help me study abroad," says 20-year-old Afghan student Natkai. Natkai's name has been changed for her own safety. The Taliban have cracked down hard on women who op…

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Tropical storm Idalia places Florida on alert for major hurricane.

Florida and Cuba are bracing for Tropical Storm Idalia, which is expected to intensify into a dangerous Category 3 hurricane, forecasters say. Idalia is expected to gain hurricane force before making landfall in Big Bend, Florida, on Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center …

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5,500-year-old Menhir discovered in Portugal.

A 5,500-year-old (that is around 3500 BC) menhir has been discovered in the town of São Brás de Alportel in the District of Faro, Algarve region, in Portugal. A menhir is a single upright prehistoric stone monument, similar to a stele, and often buffed to create a phallic sh…

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BWF World Championships 2023

The 2023 BWF World Championships (officially known as the TotalEnergies BWF World Championships 2023 for sponsorship reasons) was a badminton tournament which took place from 21 to 27 August 2023 in Royal Arena, Copenhagen, Denmark. Copenhagen is hosting the BWF World Champ…

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BRICS welcomes new members.

The BRICS bloc of developing nations agreed on Thursday to admit Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt, Argentina and the United Arab Emirates in a move aimed at accelerating its push to reshuffle a world order it sees as outdated. In deciding in favour of an expansion - the b…

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The International Day Against Nuclear Tests - 29 August.

The International Day Against Nuclear Tests on August 29th raises awareness and educates about the harmful effects of nuclear testing. Nuclear weapons testing began in 1945. Since that time, nearly 2,000 nuclear tests have taken place. When nuclear testing first began, scien…

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Archaeologists Find Perplexing 4,000-year-old Canaanite Arch in Northern Israel.

Archaeologists excavating the Bronze Age acropolis at Tel Shimron in northern Israel have been digging a massive and extremely enigmatic building this summer. With walls up to four meters thick, the huge mud-brick construction housed no room or other large space within, but…

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NASA working to get private space stations up and running before ISS retires in 2030.

With the International Space Station (ISS) scheduled to retire in 2030, NASA is placing a huge emphasis on a seamless shift to future private space stations in low-Earth orbit. Many details of that transition are still being worked out, agency officials say. "The reason…

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Max Verstappen wins Dutch Grand Prix 2023

Max Verstappen has won the Dutch Grand Prix for the third consecutive year, once again prevailing at his home race. With the dominant win, Verstappen has now matched Sebastian Vettel’s all-time record of nine F1 victories in a row. Fernando Alonso managed to return to the p…

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FIFA lifts suspension on Football Federation of Sri Lanka.

The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has decided to lift the suspension imposed on the Sri Lanka Football Federation (FFSL) with immediate effect, FIFA announced. Accordingly, FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) will continue to monitor th…

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After moon, ISRO aims for the Sun with its Aditya-L1 mission.

After successfully landing spacecraft on the moon’s South Pole, India is now aiming for the Sun. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is now gearing up for its maiden solar mission, Aditya-L1. ISRO chief S Somanath on Saturday shared major updates on the mission, s…

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International Dog Day - 26th August.

International Dog Day, observed on August 26th every year, is a heartwarming tribute to our furry companions who enrich our lives with their unwavering devotion and boundless affection. This day holds a special place in the hearts of animal lovers worldwide, as it acknowled…

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WWE star known as Bray Wyatt (Windham Rotunda) dead at 36.

Windham Rotunda, better known to WWE fans as Bray Wyatt, has died at age 36. WWE chief content officer Paul Levesque shared the devastating news on social media noting that Rotunda's passing was unexpected. A three-time champion in WWE, Wyatt re-signed with the promotion…

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New department to be established for development of cinnamon.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the resolution to establish a new state institute named the Department of Cinnamon Development for rendering facilities for the producers, suppliers as well as exporters. This department will facilitate the production and exporting of ci…

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India's Chandrayaan-3 successfully lands on lunar south pole

The Chandrayaan-3 mission's Vikram lander has successfully touched down on the lunar south pole, making India the first nation to land a spacecraft on the rocky region of the Moon. The soft landing occurred at 18:03 IST (08:33 ET). It also means India is the fourth natio…

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Wrestling icon Terry Funk passes away.

Terry Funk, the pioneer of the World Wrestling Entertainment and the WWE Hall of Famer, has passed away at the age of 79. Funk had an intriguing and remarkable career over five decades (1965 to 2017). He was known for his hardcore style, his charisma, and his passion for th…

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CB maintains policy interest rates at their current levels.

The Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, at its meeting held on 23 August 2023, decided to maintain the Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and the Standing Lending Facility Rate (SLFR) of the Central Bank at their current levels of 11.00 per cent and 12.00 pe…

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American Sha’Carri Richardson caps comeback by winning wild 100 meters at worlds.

American Sha’Carri Richardson won the women’s 100-meter world title Monday, outsprinting a star-studded field to take a gold medal two years after a positive marijuana test derailed her Olympic dreams. Running on the far outside in Lane 9, Richardson finished in 10.65 second…

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International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition - 23 August.

International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is observed on August 23. It commemorates the day when an uprising began in Saint Domingue, now called Haiti, on August 23, 1791, against the slave trade. Haiti was a French settlement and a centre o…

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Prabath Jayasuriya named ‘Test Bowler of the Year’.

Sri Lankan left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya has been named “Test Bowler of the Year” at the CEAT Cricket Awards held in Mumbai, India on Monday night (21 Aug). Earlier this year, the 31-year-old cricketer became the quickest spin bowler in Test history to claim 50 wickets…

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