Have they found the real Noah's Ark? It sounds preposterous but on a hillside near Mount Ararat, archaeologists are using robots to examine a boat-shaped structure... and it's exactly the dimensions decreed in the Old Testament

'Ro-Ko' record hunt: Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli eye several milestones ahead of 1st ODI against West Indies

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli prepare for their milestones in the upcoming ODI series against West Indies. Virat is close to achieving several records, including becoming the second player to reach 15,000 ODI runs. Rohit is also on the verge of reaching significant run milestones in limited-overs cricket. Both players have impressive records against West Indies, with Virat excelling at Thiruvananthapuram.

Odisha floods: 70,000 evacuated as 13 districts face flash floods, waterlogging

Balasore was among the worst-hit districts, while rising water levels also affected Mayurbhanj, Jajpur, Kalahandi and Koraput.

Asian Games 2026 Day 8 Live Updates: Indian archers advance, Anahat Singh eyes squash gold; PV Sindhu in action

US Iran war: Oman calls for self-restraint, dialogue in Mideast conflict

Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi called for self-restraint from all parties involved in the Middle East war. He emphasized that Oman is prepared to facilitate mediation efforts among the conflicting parties. This statement came after President Donald Trump rejected a truce proposal from Iran aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait is crucial for global energy supply and navigation.

US Iran war: Tehran insists on diplomatic solution after Trump rejects peace plan

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi emphasized that diplomatic solutions are essential for resolving tensions with the US and Israel. US President Donald Trump rejected Iran's proposal for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting they are desperate for a deal. Despite this, Iranian officials remain hopeful that mediators will convey a definitive response from the US.

US Treasury chief Bessent claims successes in isolating Iran

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has initiated global efforts to economically isolate Iran through new restrictions. These restrictions target airlines and banking operations in various countries. Turkey and Oman have stopped flights from Mahan Air and the UAE has prohibited Iranian airline flights. Additionally, banking transactions involving Iran's Bank Melli have been blocked due to legal violations.

French charity workers accused of 'assisting trafficking' as volunteers help child migrants attempt to cross the Channel

Astonishing footage shows volunteers accompanying a group of migrants, including several children, as they walked along a beach in northern France being used to launch rubber dinghies to the UK.

She said 'I do'! Photos of Alina Habba's Trump-style wedding decor - with chandeliers, gilded seats and ice sculptures - as she marries Turkish billionaire

The New Jersey native, 42, will say 'I do' to Mildon, 29, in an intimate but lavish celebration at the Waldorf Astoria.

Niti Aayog to review export SOPs amid evolving global trade order

India plans to evaluate the effectiveness of two export support schemes amidst changing trade dynamics. These schemes, RoSCTL and RoDTEP, have been in place since 2019 and 2021, respectively. The upcoming analysis will consider various economic impacts, including productivity and investment levels.

'Russian arrival' among migrants who reached British shores last week sparks spying fears

A Russian man was among migrants who reached British shores in an unescorted small boat last week sparking major security concerns, it was claimed last night.

Labour at war over migrants and economy: Cabinet ministers trade blows on eve of Burnham's crunch party conference... so is the PM's honeymoon finally over?

Cabinet ministers are at loggerheads over a planned crackdown on migrant visas, while another grandee blasted the leadership for putting union demands ahead of economic growth.

Tories promise they will deport ALL foreign criminals - with offenders convicted of 'anything more than a parking ticket' thrown out

All offenders convicted of 'anything more than a parking ticket' would be evicted as part of their plans.