Ancient mummy found under rubbish dump in Peru.

Archaeologists in Peru conducting a dig at the site of a rubbish dump in the capital Lima have found a mummy they think is around 3,000 years old. Students from San Marcos University, who are helping with the dig, first spotted the mummy's hair and skull. Archaeologist Mi…

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Archaeologists discover well-preserved 3,000 year old sword in Germany.

A sword from a Bronze Age burial was found by archaeologists in Germany, and unexpectedly, it is still gleaming due to its excellent preservation. According to a statement issued on June 14 by the Bavarian State Office for Monument Protection, the 3,000-year-old sword was fo…

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World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought - 17 June.

Every year on June 17th, the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought highlights methods to prevent desertification. It’s also a day to focus on finding ways to recover from drought. Desertification is the process by which fertile land becomes desert. This is usually …

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International Day of Family Remittances - 16 June.

Every year on June 16th, the International Day of Family Remittances recognizes the contributions that migrants make to improve the lives of their family members back home. It’s also a day for realizing the impact these contributions make on households, communities, countri…

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The 'world's first space factory' has successfully been deployed.

A California-based startup co-founded by a SpaceX veteran, Varda Space Industries, announced it has successfully deployed its first satellite, W-Series 1, in orbit. The company aims to kickstart the mass production of materials in space that either can't be produced on E…

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World Sea Turtle Day - 16 June.

Every year on June 16th, World Sea Turtle Day highlights the importance of sea turtles. The day also encourages global supporters to dive into the threats that sea turtles face. Sea turtles have been on the earth for over 100 million years.  This means that sea turtles co-ex…

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Earthquake of magnitude 7.2 strikes in South Pacific Ocean.

An earthquake of magnitude 7.2 struck near Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake’s epicenter was located about 280 km (174 miles) southwest of Tonga, at a depth of 167.4 km (104 miles), according to USGS. Th…

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Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes northern Philippines.

An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck the Philippines’ main island on Thursday, authorities said, halting some railway operations in the capital Manila. No casualties or major damage were reported after the quake, which struck out at sea at a depth of 10 kilometres (6.21 mil…

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Ancient DNA recovered from pendant shows who owned it 20,000 years ago.

Some 20,000 years ago, a woman living in Siberia put on a pendant fashioned from a deer tooth. She wore it for a long time, perhaps until she died or lost the artifact. Now, thousands of years later, that pendant has been found and scientists have extracted the DNA of the w…

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Magna Carta Day - 15 June.

Magna Carta Day on June 15 commemorates the signing of the Great Charter that limited the powers of the English monarch. While the Magna Carta came about after barons rebelled against King John’s taxes and feudal law, it outlined specific rights and privileges previous docum…

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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day - 15 June.

Every year on June 15th, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day alerts others of the prevalence and horrors of elder abuse. It’s also a day to educate the public on knowing the signs of elder abuse and how to stop it. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), one in six peo…

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Sri Lankan Rupee significantly depreciates against USD.

The Sri Lankan Rupee continued its recent depreciating trend against the US Dollar today (14 June), with the buying rate reported at Rs. 303.19 and the selling rate at Rs. 318.99. Meanwhile, the USD/LKR Spot exchange rate was reported at Rs. 303.20, according to the Central …

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New online passport application system to be launched tomorrow.

Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles says that the new online passport application system will be launched tomorrow (June 15). Accordingly, the new system will be launched under the patronage of the President Ranil Wickremesinghe, with the participation of the Minister of…

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Archaeologists use AI to identify new archaeological sites in mesopotamia.

ARCHAEOLOGISTS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF BOLOGNA HAVE DEVELOPED A SYSTEM OF AI ALGORITHMS THAT CAN IDENTIFY PREVIOUSLY UNDISCOVERED ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES IN THE SOUTHERN MESOPOTAMIAN PLAIN. Deep learning has found multiple uses in every field of application. In the context of ar…

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Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi dies.

Silvio Berlusconi, the Italian former PM who overcame various scandals to hold office four times, has died at 86. He died at the San Raffaele hospital in Milan. In April, he was treated for a lung infection linked to leukaemia. Berlusconi's death leaves a "huge void&…

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ICC Player of the Month for May 2023 revealed.

Harry Tector has been selected as the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for May, marking Ireland’s first-ever recipient of the award. He emerged victorious in a tough competition against the renowned Pakistani cricketer Babar Azam and Bangladesh’s promising young batter Najmul …

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Turkish Airlines to launch direct flights to Colombo.

Turkish Airlines, the flag carrier of Turkey, has decided to launch direct flights between Istanbul and Colombo starting from October 2023. That being so, the airline will cease operating flights between Turkey and Sri Lanka via Malé, the Maldivian capital, as it has been do…

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Sri Lankan President invited to address high-level panel discussion in Paris.

French President, Emmanuel Macron has extended an invitation to his Sri Lanka counterpart Ranil Wickremesinghe to address a high-level panel discussion in Paris at the Global Leaders’ Summit for a New Global Financial Pact. The event is scheduled to take place in Paris on Ju…

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Sri Lanka Army doctors set Guinness World Record for largest kidney stone removal surgery.

The removal of the world’s largest and heaviest kidney stone (calculus) through a major surgery, performed on Thursday (June 01) by Sri Lanka Army doctors, has made its way to the Guinness World Records. Consultant Urologist, Lieutenant Colonel Dr. K. Sutharshan, Head of Gen…

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World Blood Donor Day - 14 June.

World Blood Donor Day on June 14th serves to celebrate the donors and to raise awareness. The need for safe and reliable supplies of blood and blood products is a neverending requirement around the world. Thanks to volunteer donors, readily accessible blood banks, and train…

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US Olympian Tori Bowie died from complications of childbirth.

World champion sprinter and three-time Olympic medalist Tori Bowie died from complications of childbirth, according to an autopsy report obtained by USA TODAY Sports. The report from the Orange County (Fla.) Medical Examiner Office said Bowie had a "well developed fetus…

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‘Incredible’ as history-making Djokovic claims record 23rd Grand Slam triumph.

Novak Djokovic created history on Sunday when he captured a record-breaking 23rd Grand Slam title with a third French Open triumph, reinforcing his case to be crowned the greatest player of all time. The 36-year-old Serb brushed off an early wobble to defeat Casper Ruud of N…

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President Ranil to meet Paris Club creditors next week

President Ranil Wickremesinghe is scheduled to meet the Paris Club members next week, Cabinet Spokesman Bandula Gunawardena revealed. Speaking at this morning’s (13 June) cabinet briefing, Gunawardena stated that the Head of State is due to visit France and the United Kingdo…

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Navin Dissanayake appointed Governor of Sabaragamuwa Province

Navin Dissanayake has been appointed the new Governor of Sabaragamuwa Province, the President’s Media Division (PMD) announced. He was sworn in before President Ranil Wickremesinghe this morning (June 13). His appointment comes after Tikiri Kobbekaduwa, who served as the Saba…

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British mother jailed for taking abortion pills after legal limit.

A mother-of-three has been jailed for more than two years for inducing an abortion after the legal limit. Carla Foster, 44, received the medication following a remote consultation where she was not honest about how far along her pregnancy was. The "pills by post" sc…

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Govt to introduce new draft Bill on elections.

The government has decided to draft a new Bill, titled Elections (Special Provisions) Act, containing amendments made to several elections Acts and Ordinances. The proposal tabled by President Ranil Wickremesinghe in this regard was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers on Mo…

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Cabinet nod to revoke the Bread Ordinance.

Sri Lanka has decided to revoke the Bread Ordinance No. 13 of 1864, which regulates the sale of bread and prevents the adulteration of bread offered for sale. At its meeting convened on Monday (June 12), the Cabinet of Ministers approved a proposal tabled by Trade, Commerce …

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International Albinism Awareness Day - 13 June.

Every year on June 13th, International Albinism Awareness Day celebrates the rights of human beings born with albinism and aims to increase awareness and understanding of this genetic condition. What is albinism? Albinism is a rare, non-contagious, genetically inherited diffe…

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French Open 2023

Novak Djokovic won his men’s-record 23rd Grand Slam title with a victory over Casper Ruud in French Open Final. Djokovic broke a tie with rival Rafael Nadal for the most major singles trophies in the history of men’s tennis. The Serb moves into the outright lead of men’s ma…

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06 million-year-old 'elephant graveyard' unearthed in Florida.

Paleontologists discovered an elephant graveyard from 5.5 million years ago in Florida, according to press reports from June 1.  The graveyard is filled with bones belonging to gomphotheres, an extinct ancestor of the modern-day elephant.  The paleontologists uncovered the fu…

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