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21.04.26

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The world's largest iceberg has broken up in the Southern Ocean

Iceberg A23a, considered the world's largest for nearly 40 years, completely disintegrated while drifting in the Southern Ocean, the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute (AARI) press service reported.The iceberg calved from the Filchner Ice Shelf in 1986. At the time of its formation, it covered over 4,170 square kilometers—alm...

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21.04.26

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In Naples, three robbers spent several weeks digging a tunnel to raid a bank

Three unidentified individuals raided a Credit Agricole bank branch in Naples on April 16, first digging a 12-meter underground tunnel to gain entry and escape, RIA Novosti reports.According to geologist Gianluca Minin, who prepared a 3D design for the tunnel for the Carabinieri, its construction took several weeks. The tunnel, ap...

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21.04.26

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Apple to replace CEO John Ternus as CEO effective September 1

Apple announced that Tim Cook will transition to the position of executive chairman of the board of directors, and John Ternus, senior vice president of hardware engineering, will become the company's new CEO, effective September 1, 2026. The decision was unanimously approved by the board of directors and is the culmination of long-term succession planning, vc.ru re...

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20.04.26

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Huawei has released the Pura X Max, a foldable smartphone with a book-like form factor

Chinese company Huawei has unveiled the Pura X Max flip smartphone, positioning it as the first large-format foldable device in a book-like form factor, Gizmochina reports....

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20.04.26

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Watching videos of junk food helps dieters curb cravings, study finds

A new study published in the journal Computers in Human Behavior found that people trying to overcome cravings for unhealthy foods use content featuring high-calorie dishes on social media as a substitute for actual meals.The study was conducted by researchers from the University of Bristol, together with colleagues from the Unive...

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18.04.26

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Dubai's iconic Burj Al Arab hotel has closed for renovations

One of the world's most recognizable hotels, Dubai's Jumeirah Burj Al Arab, has temporarily closed for extensive restoration work. The project, scheduled to last approximately 18 months, will be the first such renovation in the hotel's 27-year history, according to...

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18.04.26

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DeepSeek is in talks for its first outside investment, valued at 10 billion USD

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is considering outside funding for the first time. According to The Information, the company is in talks to raise at least 300 million USD at a valuation of 10 billion USD. The publication's report is cited by Reuters and Quartz.Until now, DeepSeek has rejected offers from Chinese venture capital firms...

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17.04.26

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A 76-meter-tall "Arch of the United States" will appear in Washington

White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt announced the name at a press briefing on Wednesday.According to her, the arch's construction is timed to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence, which will be celebrated on July 4. The official name of the project is the "Arch of Triumph of the United...

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17.04.26

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Apple is preparing at least four new artificial intelligence features for iOS 27

Apple reportedly intends to significantly expand the capabilities of its Apple Intelligence system in an upcoming update to its mobile operating system. iOS 27, scheduled to be unveiled at WWDC in June 2026, is likely to introduce at least four new Apple Intelligence features built into the system's default apps. These features were discovered in the code by develop...

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16.04.26

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A fragment of the original Eiffel Tower staircase will go up for auction in May

On May 21, the French auction house Artcurial will auction off a 137-year-old section of the Eiffel Tower's spiral staircase, The New York Times reports.The lot represents part of the structure that once carried visitors from the tower's second level to its summit. The staircase was designed by engineer Gustave Eiffel and was dism...

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16.04.26

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BBC to cut up to 2000 staff amid financial pressure

The British broadcaster BBC has announced plans to cut between 1800 and 2000 jobs over the next two years, according to the Associated Press.The cuts will affect approximately 10% of the workforce and will be the largest in more than a decade. The goal is to save 500 million pounds sterling (approximately 677 million USD) from the...

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15.04.26

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A half marathon featuring robots and humans will be held in Beijing

On April 19, the Beijing E-Town tech cluster in the Yizhuang district will host a half marathon featuring humans and humanoid robots. The finish line will be in Nanhaizi Park.This is the second time the event has been held: last year, the organizers held a similar competition in a similar format. All participants start at the same...

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15.04.26

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Renault to cut up to 20% of its engineers amid competition from Chinese manufacturers

French automaker Renault plans to cut 15 to 20% of its engineering and technical staff over two years, according to Reuters and Bloomberg. The company's technical workforce totals approximately 11 to 12 thousand people, meaning up to 2400 employees could be affected. As of the end of 2025, the group's total headcount exceeded 100 thousand....

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14.04.26

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US Energy Secretary: Oil prices will peak in coming weeks

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated that oil prices are likely to peak within the next few weeks. He predicted that the rise will continue until shipping through the Strait of Hormuz resumes in significant volumes.He announced this on Monday at the Semafor Economic Forum in Washington, Reuters reports. Wright had previously he...

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14.04.26

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The Australian Army has its first female commander

Lieutenant General Susan Coyle will become Chief of the Australian Army in July, the first woman to hold this position in the country's history. She will replace Lieutenant General Simon Stewart, who currently serves as Chief of the Joint Force Staff.Defense Secretary Richard Marles described the appointment as a "profoundly histo...

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14.04.26

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WHO is monitoring the spread of the new "Cicada" coronavirus strain

The World Health Organization is monitoring a new strain of COVID-19, officially designated BA.3.2, which has been nicknamed "Cicada." According to the latest data, it has already been detected in 23 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, and Mozambique,...

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13.04.26

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Elon Musk's XChat messenger will be released on iOS on April 17

American entrepreneur Elon Musk announced the launch date of the XChat messenger: the app for iOS devices will become available on April 17, 2026.The new messenger will offer users a range of privacy protection features, including end-to-end encryption of messages, a ban on screenshots, and disappearing messages. XChat also suppor...

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13.04.26

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The Iraqi parliament has elected a new president

The Iraqi Council of Representatives voted to elect Nizar Amidi as the new president of the republic, the Iraqi news agency INA reported.Two hundred and twenty-seven members of parliament voted for his candidacy, representing the Patriot...

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13.04.26

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The Central Asian Security Forum will be held in Dushanbe

On April 30, the Central Asian Security Forum, organized at the initiative of the Center for Strategic Studies under the President of Tajikistan, will take place in Dushanbe, khovar.tj reports....

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13.04.26

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Magyar declared victory in the Hungarian parliamentary elections

Péter Magyar, leader of Hungary's “Tisza” Party, declared victory in the parliamentary elections held on April 12. Speaking at a rally in one of Budapest's central squares, the politician thanked his supporters for their support and called the vote "a very big victory,"...

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