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Gunman at Mexico's Teotihuacán pyramids kills Canadian woman, injures others

MexicoGunman at Mexico's Teotihuacán pyramids kills Canadian woman, injures others Teotihuacán is a popular tourist ​and archaeological site ​outside of Mexico City; officials said they will maintain security in the area as they investigate the incident.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Police officers work on the Pyramid of the Moon at the Teotihuacán archaeological zone following a shooting in Teotihuacán, State of Mexico, on Monday.Valentina Alpide / AFP - Getty ImagesS...

Uranium fever: Where is Iran’s stockpile and who could get it?

The fate of the Iranian nuclear program and its highly enriched uranium inventory remain the key obstacles in negotiations with the US Washington and Tehran remain deadlocked over Iran’s nuclear program and its stockpile of highly enriched uranium. Iran has insisted that continuing its nuclear program is its sovereign right, while the US maintains that the program must be abandoned for good and the uranium surrendered. RT looks into the status of Iran’s uranium stockpile...

Psychedelic drug developers rally after Trump orders FDA to expedite reviews

HealthInternationalPsychedelic drug developers rally after Trump orders FDA to expedite reviewsBy Reuters -Apr 21, 2026Shares of psychedelic drug developers rose on Monday after US President ​Donald Trump signed an executive order directing health regulators to speed up reviews ‌of psychedelic treatments and increased federal funding for their research. Shares of AtaiBeckley  jumped 28% in morning trading, while Compass Pathways climbed 37%, Enveric BioSciences surged 140% and GH Research rose 2...

Iraq reopens key border crossing with Syria after 13 years

Iraq revives key Syria trade route, boosts regional linksDubai: Iraq reopened a strategic border crossing with Syria on Monday, restoring a key trade and transit route that had been closed for more than a decade following the rise of ISIS.The Rabia crossing, located in Iraq’s north-western Nineveh province and known as Al Yarubiyah on the Syrian side, resumed operations after nearly 13 years of closure, officials said at the site, according to AFP. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download...

See video of Earthset that an Artemis II astronaut filmed on his iPhone while circling the moon

SpaceSee video of Earthset that an Artemis II astronaut filmed on his iPhone while circling the moon"Like watching sunset at the beach from the most foreign seat in the cosmos," Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman wrote about the video.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleReid Wiseman captures view of Earthset during Artemis II mission00:46Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 20, 2026, 1:32 PM EDTBy Denise ChowIt’s a view that only a ha...

'रोबोट को खून नहीं निकलता', साइंस और एक्सपेरिमेंट की बदौलत यूक्रेन कैसे बदल रहा है बैटलफील्ड?

FAA orders investigation into Blue Origin’s New Glenn mishap

The Federal Aviation Administration has instructed Blue Origin to perform an investigation into the apparent failure of the upper stage of its New Glenn rocket on Sunday, according to the Orlando Sentinel. That means the company won’t be able to fly New Glenn again until it completes the probe. That could put a damper on Blue Origin’s ambitions to launch as many as 12 more New Glenn missions this year, depending on how long the investigation lasts. The company has not issued a statem...

Salmon are being 'driven wild' by cocaine pollution, new study finds

Salmon are being 'driven wild' by cocaine pollution, new study findsDrug-crazed salmon are swimming twice as far and spreading out into new areas after being exposed to cocaine pollution from humans, a worrying new study has revealedNewsBenedict Tetzlaff-Deas News Reporter and Stephen Beech16:00, 20 Apr 2026Updated 16:04, 20 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesA new study has revealed the impact of cocaine pollution on salmon behaviour (file photo)(Image: Jörgen Wiklund / SWNS)Cocaine pollution from...

The mysterious pollutant that's found almost EVERYWHERE: Strange chemical is 'widely present' - and scientists have no idea what it does to human health

The mysterious pollutant that's found almost EVERYWHERE: Strange chemical is 'widely present' – and scientists have no idea what it does to human healthREAD MORE: Drop in air pollution has INCREASED global warmingBy SHIVALI BEST, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDITOR Published: 15:37, 20 April 2026 | Updated: 15:54, 20 April 2026 e-mail 34 View comments

Search for 11 missing nuclear scientists escalates as top lawmakers reveal NEW 'national security' fears

Search for 11 missing nuclear scientists escalates as top lawmakers reveal NEW ’national security’ fearsIntroducing DC Insider - your guide to what's rocking Washington, rattling the White House and setting tongues wagging on Capitol Hill. Sign up HERE. By JON MICHAEL RAASCH, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 15:11, 20 April 2026 | Updated: 15:12, 20 April 2026 e-mail 5 View comments

Amy Winehouse's goddaughter brands dad Mitch 'a bully' as he loses High Court case

Amy Winehouse's goddaughter brands dad Mitch 'a bully' as he loses High Court caseAmy Winehouse's goddaughter, Dionne Bromfield, has spoken out after Mitch Winehouse lost a High Court battle he brought against the late singer's close friendsComments3amDaniel Bird Assistant Celebrity and Entertainment Editor15:02, 20 Apr 2026Updated 15:02, 20 Apr 2026View 5 ImagesMitch Winehouse lost a High Court case he brought against two of Amy's closest friends(Image: PA)Amy Wine...

Lawmakers demand answers as scientists tied to US secrets die or vanish

House Republicans are pressing multiple federal agencies for answers about reports that at least 10 individuals tied to sensitive U.S. nuclear and aerospace programs have died or disappeared in recent years, with lawmakers pointing to public reporting that raises questions about a possible "sinister connection" between the cases.In letters sent Monday, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., and Subcommittee Chairman Eric Burlison, R-Mo., request briefings from the FBI, Department...

Climate Change Leads Tropical, Subtropical Fish to Morocco’s Dakhla

Rabat – A new study suggests that climate change may be behind the recent appearance of three species of tropical and subtropical fish in Morocco’s southern city of Dakhla. Research Gate published a new study reporting the first-ever recorded presence of the three species in the Bay of Dakhla. The report identified the species as the Atlantic bumper Chloroscombrus chrysurus, four-banded butterflyfish Chaetodon hoe-fleri, and Guinean parrotfish Scarus hoefleri. Citing active visual surveys,...

Redesigned ball could reduce heading impact - scientists

Redesigned ball could reduce heading impact - scientistsImage source, Loughborough UniversityImage caption, Scientists are studying the relationship between heading a football and neurodegenerative illnesses ByDan RoanSports editorPublished13 minutes agoScientists believe footballs could be designed to reduce the impact of heading after new research discovered the action caused a previously unreported pressure wave energy transfer to the brain.The Football Association-backed study by Loughboroug...

Japan on high alert for 'huge' second quake after issuing tsunami warning

Japan on high alert for 'huge' second quake after issuing tsunami warning57 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleChika Nakayama,Kurumi Mori,Tokyo correspondentandFlora DruryReutersThe earthquake was recorded at a depth of 10km (Officials in Japan have warned of an increased risk of a "huge" earthquake in the next week after a 7.7 magnitude quake struck off the north-east coast, triggering an evacuation order and warnings of 3m tsunami waves.Thousands of people were t...

Experts warn development plans in the Himalayas need urgent overhaul

Experts warn development plans in the Himalayas need urgent overhaul

'New, huge quake': Japan's special advisory after 7.5 tremor; 80 cm tsunami recorded

Japan issued a special advisory warning of a heightened risk of a "huge" earthquake following a powerful 7.5 magnitude tremor off its northern coast. The quake triggered tsunami alerts and evacuations, though no major damage or injuries were reported. Officials stressed preparedness while urging residents to continue daily life.

Japan warns of 'huge' earthquake after powerful tremor

Japan issued a special advisory on Monday warning of an increased risk of earthquakes at magnitude 8.0 or stronger, after a powerful jolt rattled the country's north and prompted a tsunami warning.The Japan Meteorological Agency said in a statement that "the likelihood of a new, huge earthquake occurring is relatively higher than during normal times".Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The warning for the northern region came a few hours after a 7....

After 7.7 quake, tsunami hits Japan: What creates these deadly waves?

After quake tsunami hits Japan What creates these deadly waves

Japan warns of ‘huge’ earthquake after powerful tremor

InternationalMust ReadJapan warns of 'huge' earthquake after powerful tremorBy AFP -Apr 20, 2026TOKYO: Japan issued a special advisory on Monday warning of an increased risk of earthquakes at magnitude 8.0 or stronger, after a powerful jolt rattled the country’s north and prompted a tsunami warning. A 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan Monday, shaking large buildings in Tokyo hundreds of kilometres away and prompting a warning for tsunami waves of up to three metres (10 fee...