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One day, Mars might become a home to humans. But first, there’s the cinematic, sci-fi challenge of making the Red Planet suitable for life. There’s a problem, though: The typical person can’t get to space safely. That throws a wrench into the whole “let’s move to Mars” plan in the face of extreme climate change and other existential risks on Earth.Today, the path to becoming an astronaut is “littered with the hopes and dreams of medically disqualified candidates,” said Shawna Pandya, a research astronaut with the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences (IIAS) and the director of its Space Medicine Group.…

For boutique retail therapy, options abound. Ji Yeon Jung’s Recto is renowned for its refined and androgynous takes on wardrobe essentials (think: leather bombers, blazers, denim), and the brand’s new flagship in Hannam-dong—which is accented with Woorim Kang’s sculptural wood furnishings—provides a fittingly stylish setting to shop, while Korean fashion brand Ader Error’s Seongsu flagship sells its edgy streetwear in a futuristic, gallery-like setting. There’s also a cool crop of independent beauty boutiques worth scoping out, including home fragrance brand Soohyang’s new outpost in Apgujeong, Seongsu’s perfume shop Written on Water, and Whipped House (also in Seongsu), where you can…

Since 2020, countries have made significant strides in strengthening mental health policies and planning. However, the progress has not translated into a legal reform, the authors said, the World Health Organization said. File | Photo Credit: Reuters More than a billion people around the world – around one in every seven – were living with mental health conditions in 2021, with anxiety and depressive disorders accounting for over two-thirds of all cases, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said. The disorders exact immense human and economic tolls, the United Nations’ health agency added. Suicide is a major cause of death among…

An Air India Express flight from Tamil Nadu’s Tiruchirapalli airport failed to take off Wednesday after developing technical issues. The airline confirmed the incident and said an alternative aircraft was arranged to fly out the passengers. “One of our flights from Tiruchirappalli could not operate due to a technical issue. An alternative aircraft was arranged, and the flight has since departed. Guests have been provided with meals and offered the choice of a full refund on cancellation or complimentary rescheduling. We regret the inconvenience,” an Air India Express spokesperson said. The incident comes days after a Delhi to Indore Air…

London, United Kingdom – Jeremy Corbyn, the former Labour Party leader, is set to host a two-day event examining the United Kingdom’s role in Israel’s war on Gaza, casting the “tribunal” as an attempt to bring about justice for the Palestinian people.Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territory, is among those expected to contribute, as well as medics who have volunteered in Gaza, such as British surgeon Victoria Rose, aid workers, experts and survivors.Organisers said Labour MP Richard Burgon and journalists who have reported on the ground and from afar will also participate, including investigative reporter…

Pakistan began evacuations last month after India released water from overflowing dams into low-lying border regions.Published On 3 Sep 20253 Sep 2025Nearly 300,000 people have been evacuated in the past 48 hours from flood-hit areas of Pakistan’s Punjab province following the latest flood alerts by India, officials have said, bringing the total number of people displaced since last month to 1.3 million.A new flood alert was shared with Pakistan by neighbouring India through diplomatic channels early on Wednesday, said Arfan Ali Kathia, director-general of Punjab’s Provincial Disaster Management Authority.Floodwaters have submerged dozens of villages in Punjab’s Muzaffargarh district, after earlier…

Days after a student of the Telangana Minorities Residential Educational Institutions Society school collapsed and died, politicians demanded a fair probe and compensation. Rizwan, a 14-year old student, allegedly collapsed in TGMREIS-run Yakutpura Boys – 2 school soon after study session on Saturday. He later died on the way to a hospital, sources said. Majlis Bachao Tehreek spokesperson Amjed Ullah Khan demanded a thorough probe into the matter. Yakutpura legislator Jafar Hussain Meraj met B Shafiullah, Secretary, Minorities Welfare, and sough compensation of ₹25 lakh for Rizwan’s kin.Meanwhile, sources in the TGMREIS said that they do not suspect any foul…

In a major antitrust ruling, a federal judge stopped short of ordering Google to sell off its popular Chrome browser, but ordered other penalties against the tech giant.

As a ruthless magnitude 6.0 earthquake ripped through eastern Afghanistan this week, it flattened entire mountain villages and shattered the fragile lives of thousands, particularly children, who were already grappling with soaring humanitarian needs and funding cuts.This earthquake, centred in the provinces of Kunar and Nangarhar, has already killed more than 1,400 people and the number is expected to rise, while aftershocks continue to wreak havoc. Thousands more are injured, with entire villages levelled in remote, mountainous terrain where roads are blocked, and rescue teams – including Save the Children mobile health staff – are battling to reach those in…

Six months into Donald Trump’s second term, the “manosphere” — an ecosystem of right-leaning podcasts and YouTube shows that helped elect him — appears to be losing some of its enthusiasm for him.Many of these hosts, who appeal to a young, male, and politically disengaged audience, now seem less excited about the administration’s actions and focus. While some remain loyal, others are more critical or have shifted away from politics entirely. This fragmentation could pose a challenge for Trump, the MAGA movement, and the Republican Party in future elections as they try to hold together the unconventional coalition of voters…