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Driver admits causing death of British teen, months after he was freed by Dubai rulers royal pardon

A driver has admitted causing the death of Marcus Fakana in a north London crash following a police pursuit, months after the British teenager returned from nearly a year in a Dubai prison. Fakanas case had drawn international attention and protests, making his death a tragic coda to a life shaped by legal injustice, public campaigning and brief freedom.

The Times of India 24 Jan 2026 5:00 pm

Will Earth lose gravity in 2026? Viral Project Anchor claim sparks panic, NASA responds

NASA has dismissed viral claims that Earth will briefly lose gravity in August 2026, calling the theory scientifically impossible. The agency says gravity is determined by Earths mass and cannot switch off, and that the upcoming solar eclipse will have no effect on it. Scientists say the rumour reflects basic misunderstandings of physics.

The Times of India 24 Jan 2026 6:31 am

Meet Jens Kjeldsen: 70-year-old man who protests outside the US Consulate in Greenland every morning in freezing cold

A 70-year-old retiree, Jens Kjeldsen, stages a daily protest outside the US Consulate in Greenland, holding flags of Denmark, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands. His quiet, routine demonstration signifies resistance against President Trump's renewed interest in acquiring Greenland, emphasizing the territory's sovereignty and the right of its people to decide their future.

The Times of India 22 Jan 2026 4:27 am

Man pronounced dead shocked family after waking up in a body bag while waiting to be embalmed

A Mississippi family was stunned when Walter Williams, declared dead and sent to a funeral home, was found alive moments before embalming. The rare medical error gave the 78-year-old farmer two unexpected weeks with his family before his final death, turning a traumatic mistake into what relatives later called a brief, unforgettable miracle.

The Times of India 22 Jan 2026 3:15 am

Ricky Gervais reveals truth behind his death wish of being fed to lions at London Zoo

Ricky Gervaiss throwaway 2021 joke about being fed to London Zoo lions unexpectedly went viral, drawing a literal response from the zoo and becoming a recurring gag in his Netflix special Mortality. Recently released, the show topped the charts in 51 countries, briefly surpassing Stranger Things, while Gervais reinforced his dark humour with philanthropy, donating 2.43 million to 22 animal charities.

The Times of India 21 Jan 2026 11:14 pm

Who is Shri Kulkarni, Indian-born RAS Gold Medal astrophysicist and Narayana Murthys brother-in-law?

Shri Kulkarni, an Indian-born astrophysicist from Maharashtra, has shaped modern astronomy while emerging from a family of exceptional achievers. Brother to Sudha Murty and brother-in-law to Narayana Murthy, he carried a tradition of intellectual ambition from India to Caltech, where his discoveries and instruments transformed how the universe is observed in motion.

The Times of India 21 Jan 2026 8:31 pm

Don't use your router's USB port when these alternatives exist, a PC expert explains

Your router's USB port is convenient, but its unreliability makes it susceptible to security risks. Here's the alternative.

ZDNet 20 Jan 2026 8:30 am

After setting up Windows 11, these 9 steps are non-negotiable for me

Microsoft's default settings for Windows 11 are filled with tiny annoyances, including unnecessary taskbar icons and unwanted apps. Here's how to declutter your PC and maximize its security.

ZDNet 20 Jan 2026 7:30 am