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Everest expeditions often end in tragedy or triumph

Mount Everest: Deadly season puts focus on record climbing permits

KATHMANDU — Just before reaching the summit of Mount Everest, Australian engineer Jason Kennison told his mum in a FaceTime call that he would see her when he got back.He was fulfilling a lifelong dream to stand on top of the world and raise funds for his favored charity, Spinal Cord Injuries Australia.But that static-filled video call was the last time Gill Kennison would see her son alive. As the 40-year-old descended from the summit, he caught high-altitude sickness and died.Kennison is among 12 confirmed fatalities from the spring climbing season, one of the deadliest in recent years. It has just concluded but five mountaineers remain missing. The deaths already exceed the 11 lives lost in 2019, when overcrowding on the picturesque yet treacherous terrain was highlighted by a viral...

June 09, 2023

Mount Everest: Deadly season puts focus on record climbing permits

The use of drones allowed researchers to quickly gather evidence of previously unseen cave paintings dating from 5,000- 7,500 years ago

Prehistoric cave paintings discovered in Spain using drones

MADRID — Archaeologists in Spain have discovered prehistoric paintings in hard-to-reach caves in the east of the country using drone technology.The use of drones allowed researchers to quickly gather evidence of previously unseen cave paintings dating from 5,000- 7,500 years ago, according to a statement from the team at the University of Alicante, Spain. The archaeologists’ findings were published in the Spanish scientific journal Lucentum last month.The project allowed easier inspection of areas that could otherwise only be reached by “opening complex access routes climbing,” reads the statement.The team said they found their first results within just a few days of flying drones in a quarry in the Penàguila municipality in Alicante.“This area is well known for housing numerous...

June 07, 2023

Prehistoric cave paintings discovered in Spain using drones

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Bill Cosby faces new sexual assault lawsuit from former Playboy model

NEW YORK — Bill Cosby is facing a new lawsuit from former Playboy model Victoria Valentino, who says he drugged her and sexually assaulted her.The 80-year-old says Cosby raped her in 1969 after she had dinner with him.Cosby was freed from prison in 2021 when his sexual assault conviction was overturned.Ms Valentino filed the civil suit under a California law that has temporarily lifted the statute of limitations in sexual assault cases.In the lawsuit, she alleges that after ingesting pills Cosby offered to her and her friend, Cosby took them to a nearby office. There, she says she became unconscious and was assaulted after waking up.She told Cosby "I want to go home now", according to the filing, which adds she was "incapable of consent" and "physically...

June 02, 2023

Bill Cosby faces new sexual assault lawsuit from former Playboy model

State leaders and officials from friendly countries attended the wedding.

Jordan royal wedding: Crown Prince Hussein marries Saudi fiancé Rajwa Al-Saif

AMMAN — Jordan's Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah was joined in wedlock with Saudi engineer Rajwa Al-Saif on Thursday in a royal ceremony.The magnificent ceremony, at Zahran Palace, was led by King Abdullah II and Queen Rania Al-Abdullah, casting a splendid spectacle that enveloped the royal family and their esteemed guests, inclusive of dignitaries and royal heirs from various Arab and foreign nations.A royal decree was promulgated, bestowing upon Rajwa bint Khaled Alsaif, the title of Her Royal Highness Princess Rajwa Al Hussein.State leaders and officials from friendly countries attended the wedding. Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei Darussalam, King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, and Prince William of Wales were among those who arrived.Also in attendance were the...

June 01, 2023

Jordan royal wedding: Crown Prince Hussein marries Saudi fiancé Rajwa Al-Saif

Jordan Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah will marry Saudi engineer Rajwa Al-Saif on Thursday.

Jordan in grip of royal fever ahead of crown prince’s wedding with Saudi Arabia’s Al-Saif

Saudi Gazette report AMMAN — Jordan is gearing up for Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah’s wedding on Thursday, an event already greeted with fireworks, concerts and social media frenzy in the country. The Hashemite Kingdom will witness great official and popular celebrations on the occasion of the grand royal wedding of the Crown Prince to Saudi engineer Rajwa Al-Saif.In the lead-up to the wedding of the next in line to Jordan’s throne, the country has been gripped by royal fever. Photos of Al-Saif’s henna bridal party took the internet by storm last week as she wore a white gown with an Arabic poetry verse embroidered in gold: “When I see you, life becomes sweet.” Queen Rania of Jordan hosted an elegant henna party for her future daughter-in-law.The groom, Prince Hussein, was...

May 31, 2023

Jordan in grip of royal fever ahead of crown prince’s wedding with Saudi Arabia’s Al-Saif

Scientist Denise Catacutan working on the experimental antibiotic discovered with the help of artificial intelligence

New superbug-killing antibiotic discovered using AI

WASHINGTON — Scientists have used artificial intelligence (AI) to discover a new antibiotic that can kill a deadly species of superbug.The AI helped narrow down thousands of potential chemicals to a handful that could be tested in the laboratory.The result was a potent, experimental antibiotic called abaucin, which will need further tests before being used.The researchers in Canada and the US say AI has the power to massively accelerate the discovery of new drugs.It is the latest example of how the tools of artificial intelligence can be a revolutionary force in science and medicine.Antibiotics kill bacteria. However, there has been a lack of new drugs for decades and bacteria are becoming harder to treat, as they evolve resistance to the ones we have.More than a million people a year...

May 25, 2023

New superbug-killing antibiotic discovered using AI

Turner and Jagger performed together at Live Aid in 1985

Beyoncé, Mick Jagger lead tributes to Tina Turner

WASHINGTON — Celebrities and fans have paid tribute to Tina Turner, the soul star behind hits like The Best and What's Love Got to Do With It, who has died aged 83.Beyoncé said she was the "epitome of passion and power", while Sir Mick Jagger called her a "wonderful friend" and "enormously talented" performer.Turner was also praised by Mariah Carey and Oprah Winfrey as a "survivor" who overcame years of domestic abuse.The Obamas praised her for "singing her truth through joy and pain".They were joined by current US President Joe Biden, who noted that Turner had started life as a farmer's daughter and hailed her "once-in-a-generation talent".The singer's death was announced on Wednesday by her publicist. No cause was...

May 25, 2023

Beyoncé, Mick Jagger lead tributes to Tina Turner

File photo of legendary singer Tina Turner.

Music legend Tina Turner dies at 83

LONDON — Singer Tina Turner, whose soul classics and pop hits like The Best and What’s Love Got to Do With It made her a superstar, has died at the age of 83.Turner had suffered a number of health issues in recent years including cancer, a stroke and kidney failure.She rose to fame alongside husband Ike in the 1960s with songs including Proud Mary and River Deep, Mountain High.She divorced the abusive Ike in 1978, and went on to find even greater success as a solo artist in the 1980s.Dubbed the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Tina Turner was famed for her raunchy and energetic stage performances and husky, powerful vocals.Her death was announced on her official Instagram page.“With her music and her boundless passion for life, she enchanted millions of fans around the world and inspired...

May 24, 2023

Music legend Tina Turner dies at 83

Queen Rania of Jordan hosted an elegant henna party for her future daughter-in-law Rajwa Al-Saif ahead of Rajwa’s marriage with her son and Jordanian Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II. Rajwa is engaged to Prince Hussein, the eldest son of King Abdullah and Queen Rania last year, and their wedding will be held on June 1 in Amman.

Jordan’s Queen Rania hosts pre-wedding henna party for future Saudi daughter-in-law Rajwa Al-Saif

Saudi Gazette report AMMAN — Queen Rania of Jordan hosted an elegant henna party for her future daughter-in-law Rajwa Al-Saif ahead of Rajwa’s marriage with her son and Jordanian Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II. Rajwa is engaged to Prince Hussein, the eldest son of King Abdullah and Queen Rania last year, and their wedding will be held on June 1 in Amman. Queen Rania shared pictures of the henna celebration on social media. The celebration took place on Monday night at the Royal Hashemite Court’s Madareb Bani Hashem. The ceremony was attended by many members of the Jordanian royal family including princesses such as Iman bint Abdullah II and Princess Salma bint Abdullah II, who are daughters of King Abdullah and Queen Rania, Azza Al-Sudairi, mother of the bride, as well as...

May 23, 2023

Jordan’s Queen Rania hosts pre-wedding henna party for future Saudi daughter-in-law Rajwa Al-Saif

Actor Ray Stevenson, pictured at the premiere of Thor: Ragnarok in Los Angeles in 2017

Star Wars and Thor actor Ray Stevenson dies aged 58

LOS ANGELS — Actor Ray Stevenson, who appeared in major TV shows such as Rome, Vikings and Dexter, has died aged 58.He was known for roles in the Thor films and the Divergent series, as well as several UK TV shows like Band of Gold, Peak Practice and Murphy's Law.His US-based publicist firm, Viewpoint, confirmed his death to the BBC but did not provide any further details.No cause of death has been revealed but he was reportedly hospitalised during filming on the Italian island Ischia.At the time of his death, he was working on an action movie, Cassino in Ischia.His death was announced four days before his 59th birthday.Stevenson was born in Northern Ireland but moved to England when he was eight years old.His father was stationed with the Royal Air Force (RAF) near Lisburn, County...

May 23, 2023

Star Wars and Thor actor Ray Stevenson dies aged 58

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