Two fossilised whale skeletons believed to be around 10 million years old have been discovered on a beach in Portugal. The fossils were found near Galé Fontainhas beach in the municipality of Grândola after strong storms moved the sand and exposed ancient remains. Storms reveal ancient fossils Heavy storms uncovered a large section of rock […]
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Archaeologists in Hungary have discovered a well preserved Roman sarcophagus that is about 1,700 years old. The limestone coffin was found in Budapest, the capital of Hungary, during an excavation in Óbuda, a northern part of the city. This area was once part of an ancient Roman town called Aquincum. What is a sarcophagus A […]
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The Elections Commission of Maldives has released the final list of people who can vote in the upcoming local council elections and a national referendum. The elections and referendum will take place on April 4. What will people vote for On April 4, voters in Maldives will take part in several important votes. These include […]
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The Government of Maldives has called for peace and an immediate ceasefire as fighting increases in the Middle East. In an official statement, Maldives strongly condemned attacks carried out by Iran as well as military strikes launched by Israel and the United States against Iran. Attacks on Gulf countries Government of Maldives condemned Iran’s attacks […]
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Oil prices around the world have risen sharply, going above $100 per barrel for the first time since 2022. Experts say the increase is linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. Why oil prices are rising The war has disrupted oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow sea […]
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More than 140 years ago, a short message made history and started a new way for people to communicate. On March 10, 1876, inventor Alexander Graham Bell spoke the first successful telephone message in his laboratory in Boston, United States. The words were simple: “Mr Watson, come here. I want to see you.” Even though […]
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