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Lufthansa Passenger Plane Flew For 10 Minutes Without Pilot In 2024: Report
- May 17, 2025 21:44 pm IST
- Posted by: Raunaq Lekhi
A Lufthansa flight to Spain last year went without a pilot for 10 minutes after the co-pilot fainted while he was alone in the cockpit, German news agency dpa reported on Saturday.
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UK School Evacuated After Student Brings World War II Grenade To Assembly
- May 17, 2025 21:43 pm IST
- Edited by: Abhinav Singh
Head teacher Jeanette Hart was unsure if the device was live, but still took it away from the child and carefully placed it behind a tree.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs Sex Trafficking Trial: Key Moments From First Week
- May 17, 2025 20:59 pm IST
- Posted by: Raunaq Lekhi
Testimony in the sex trafficking trial of hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs began this week, opening a window into what prosecutors say was the sordid world of group sex, drugs and violence beneath the glittering, jet set persona.
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How Microsoft's AI Helped Israeli Military In Its War Against Gaza
- May 17, 2025 20:06 pm IST
- Edited by: Anushree Jonko
- (with inputs from AP)
In a blog post, Microsoft stated that it had provided the Israeli military with software, professional services, Azure cloud storage, and Azure AI services, including language translation.
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10 Inmates Escape US Jail, Leave Taunting Message: "Catch Us When You Can"
- May 17, 2025 16:58 pm IST
- Edited by: Nikhil Pandey
Ten violent inmates escaped from a New Orleans jail, leaving behind taunting graffiti. An investigation is underway, citing defective equipment and security lapses.
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Russia, China Sign Agreement To Build Nuclear Power Station On Moon
- May 17, 2025 16:13 pm IST
- Edited by: Abhinav Singh
Russia's space agency Roscosmos and the China National Space Administration (CNSA) signed the document earlier this week.
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Watch: Israel Attacks Ports In Yemen, Threatens To 'Hurt' Houthi Leaders
- May 17, 2025 15:38 pm IST
- Edited by: Anushree Jonko
According to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), the ports were being used to transfer weapons, and the strikes were intended to "deepen the damage to the Houthis' terror capabilities" and "neutralise" the ports.
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These 13 Places Are So Radioactive, Humans Can't Go Near Them
- May 17, 2025 15:15 pm IST
- Edited by: Nikhil Pandey
Amid rising global conflicts and concerns about nuclear weapons, some of the world's most radioactive locations pose severe health risks due to human actions like nuclear tests, power generation, and accidents.
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'Alpha Predator' Sharks, Humans Clash On Israeli Beach
- May 17, 2025 15:00 pm IST
- Agence France-Presse
The sharks are attracted to this patch of water in Hadera during the cold season because of the warmth generated by the turbines of a nearby power station.
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California's 'Ghost Lake' Returns After 130 Years, Submerging 94,000 Acres Of Farmland
- May 17, 2025 14:29 pm IST
- Edited by: Nikhil Pandey
Tulare Lake, once a vast freshwater body in California, has reappeared after 130 years due to heavy snowmelt, highlighting historical water management practices and impacting the San Joaquin Valley.
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Why Adriana Smith, A Brain-Dead Pregnant Woman, Is Being Kept Alive In US
- May 17, 2025 13:11 pm IST
- Edited by: NDTV News Desk
Adriana Smith has remained on life support for over three months.
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As Israel Launches Op 'Gideon's Chariots', How It Plans To 'Conquer' Gaza
- May 17, 2025 13:03 pm IST
- Edited by: Anushree Jonko
Gaza's civil defense agency reported 100 fatalities on Friday due to Israeli strikes, while the IDF claims to have struck over 150 terror targets in the Gaza Strip within 24 hours.
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Donald Trump Reshapes US Mideast Policy. Can Deals Work Instead?
- May 17, 2025 13:01 pm IST
- Agence France-Presse
Trump vowed during his swing through Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates that there would be no more "lectures on how to live", saying the region had achieved a "modern miracle the Arabian way."
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Melania Trump's Statue Sawed Off At Ankles, Stolen In Her Hometown Slovenia
- May 17, 2025 12:39 pm IST
- Edited by: NDTV News Desk
The sculpture, which looked nothing like Melania Trump, was unveiled in 2020 during US President Donald Trump's first term in office.
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Joe Biden's 2023 Interview Reveals Struggle To Remember When Son Died
- May 17, 2025 12:15 pm IST
- Edited by: NDTV News Desk
Joe Bidens interview audio reveals moments of long pauses as he struggles to recall various events, including his sons death and his departure as vice president.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs Trial: Takeaways From First Week Of Testimony
- May 17, 2025 12:07 pm IST
- Agence France-Presse
Sean 'Diddy' Combs is facing charges of sex trafficking and leading an illegal sex ring that enforced power with crimes including arson and bribery.
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Rescuers Say 100 Dead As Israel Launches Fresh Gaza Offensive
- May 17, 2025 11:59 am IST
- Agence France-Presse
The Israeli military said it had launched "extensive strikes" as part of a fresh offensive in Gaza, after rescuers reported 100 people killed in the besieged Palestinian territory.
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In Mexico, First Outrage, Then Victim-Blaming Over Murdered TikTok Influencer
- May 17, 2025 11:48 am IST
- Reuters
The influencer seems to be among many Mexican women whose murder briefly shocks the conscience only to recede into the background until the next gruesome crime happens.