A recent archaeological dig in central Israel unearthed evidence that a group of previously unknown hominids likely lived alongside Homo sapiens — the type of humans that inhabit the earth today — toward the end of the Middle Pleistocene era that spanned roughly 474,000 to 130,000 years ago. This dramatic discovery, published in the journal Science, provides the first evidence that two human types lived at the same time and interacted with one another. The discovery came about when a team of archaeologists, led by Yossi Zaidner from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, found human fossils and stone tools at…
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Hundreds of priceless artifacts, some of them dating to the sixth century B.C., that were plundered in Italy and ended up in the collection of a wealthy Belgian man have been returned. The collection was returned to Italy by the Carabinieri of the Nucleus for the Protection of Cultural Heritage in Bari. (The carabinieri is a military police force.) The Patrimonial Guardianship Division of the Carabinieri Police Forces Responsible for the Protection of the Cultural Heritage announced it had recovered about 800 objects “of exceptional rarity and inestimable value” on June 21. According to police, the illegally excavated archaeological objects…
After making history as the first woman of color elected to the executive branch — and amid speculation she may be the Democrats’ next presidential candidate in 2024 — Kamala D. Harris has attracted an unusual amount of attention for a vice president since taking office. Though it’s not unusual for the vice president to take lead roles on core White House missions, President Joseph R. Biden Jr., who will be 82 on inauguration day in January 2025, has tasked Harris with taking the lead on major priorities for his administration — and the Democrats. Besides being tapped as Biden’s…
British and American F-35B fighter jets carried out missions against ISIS in Syria and Iraq from the Royal Navy’s HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier. The F-35B Lightning jets took off on June 20 in the eastern Mediterranean for missions over Iraq during the vessel’s first operational cruise. Official confirmation of the missions came from the Royal Navy. Other sources reported that the HMS Queen Elizabeth and the air wing started flight missions against ISIS on June 18. “At the moment, we’re taking on the lion’s share of that operation over Iraq, which is a fantastic,” said Commodore Steve Moorhouse, the…
A driver in an SUV forced a truck to overturn during a risky passing move on an Australian highway. The accident was filmed on Monaro Highway 12.4 miles (20 kilometers) north of the town of Cooma on June 24. The sport utility vehicle was speeding in the wrong lane of the New South Wales highway, which caused a truck to swerve off the road and flip. Police said the Isuzu truck was forced off the highway by the driver of what appeared to be a BMW X3 SUV. Emergency services responded around 3 p.m. and found the truck, which…
PERTH, Australia — West Australian Premier Mark McGowan has pledged to work constructively with the federal government to establish a purpose-built Covid-19 quarantine facility in Perth as quickly as possible. Prime Minister Scott Morrison has written to McGowan proposing two parcels of land owned by the Department of Infrastructure as potential sites, one at Jandakot Airport in southern Perth and one at the Perth Airport. The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, and Communications is a department of the Australian Federal Government responsible for managing infrastructure and regional development policy, communicating policy and programs, cultural affairs, and arts. McGowan said while his…
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand officials have lengthened a travel ban from New South Wales and won’t rule out further border closures as the wait for test results in Wellington goes on. New Zealand hasn’t had community transmission of Covid-19 since February, an 118-day run that is currently under threat. Wellington played host to a traveler from Sydney last weekend, who tested positive for the virus on his return home. The man and his partner wined and dined across the capital, visiting restaurants and the national museum, Te Papa. The visit – known as the “Sydneysider Scare” – has prompted…
MUMBAI, India — The wait is finally over as the song “Filhaal 2-Mohabbat” starring Akshay Kumar and Nupur Sanon is set to release soon. Kumar took to Instagram and shared the first official poster of the upcoming song on June 22. In the poster, the actor can be seen riding a bike while Sanon hugs him from behind. “And the pain continues. If ‘Filhall‘ touched your heart, Filhaal 2-Mohabbat’ will touch your soul. Here’s the first look. Stay tuned, teaser releasing on June 30 (sic),” said Kumar. The upcoming love song is sung by Punjabi singer B Praak. Jaani has composed the track, and Arvindr Khaira has…
ADELAIDE, Australia — South Australia has ruled out increasing its intake of repatriated Australians, a requirement for attracting federal funds for a dedicated quarantine facility. Premier Steven Marshall said in order to receive financial assistance from the Commonwealth, and South Australia would be required to increase its weekly cap on overseas arrivals above the present level of 530. He said that was something the state government was not prepared to do. “The feds are only interested in providing any support for beds if it is above the cap. So we’ve made it crystal clear we’re not interested in doing that,” the…
MUMBAI, India — Actor Taapsee Pannu’s “Thappad” has made it to the Cannes Lions winners’ list. It bagged the silver medal for “The World’s Most Reported Trailer” on day three of the event. Film’s director Anubhav Sinha took to his Instagram handle and shared the news by posting a short video of the results released digitally on June 23. In the caption, he wrote, “THAPPAD wins Cannes Lions SILVER for its ‘Most reported trailer campaign.’ What a birthday gift, Team. @triggerhappyentertainment #AmitChandrra ZINDABAD!!! (sic)” The promotional campaign featured on YouTube and other official social media sites of the film included the scene from the…