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LONDON — The world's biggest iceberg is on the move after more than 30 years being stuck to the ocean floor.The iceberg, called A23a, split from the Antarctic coastline in 1986. But it swiftly grounded in the Weddell Sea, becoming, essentially, an ice island.At almost 4,000 sq km (1,500 sq miles) in area, it's more than twice the size of Greater London.The past year has seen it drifting at speed, and the berg is now about to spill beyond Antarctic waters.A23a is a true colossus, and it's not just its width that impresses.This slab of ice is some 400m (1,312 ft) thick. For comparison, the London Shard, the tallest skyscraper in Europe, is a mere 310m tall.A23a was part of a mass outbreak of bergs from the White Continent's Filchner Ice Shelf.At the time, it was hosting a...
November 24, 2023
A23a: World's biggest iceberg on the move after 30 years
November 21, 2023
Robbie Williams fan dies after fall at Sydney concert
November 19, 2023
Miss Nicaragua wins 2023 Miss Universe pageant
November 19, 2023
Napoleon Bonaparte's hat to go on sale at Paris auction
The 42nd edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2023) has concluded, achieving a significant milestone by retaining its title as the world's largest book fair for the third consecutive year. The event showcased an impressive collection of over 15 million books, spanning diverse fields of knowledge and creativity.With the participation of 2,033 publishers from 109 countries, SIBF 2023 marked a remarkable year of achievements, boasting the highest number of participating countries in its history. The fair, themed 'We Speak Books,' engaged visitors from 109 countries, attracting book enthusiasts, students, academics, intellectuals, and professionals in the creative industries.South Korea took center stage as the Guest of Honour, drawing substantial attention with its...
November 14, 2023
Sharjah International Book Fair wraps up 42nd edition
November 14, 2023
Disney's melodic marvel: Riyadh Season welcomes 'The Castle' for a 12-week symphony of magic
November 10, 2023
US veteran gets world's first eye transplant
November 10, 2023
Australian singer and Home and Away actor Johnny Ruffo dies aged 35
The world's largest congregation of content creators, influencers, and creatives, the 1 Billion Followers Summit, is set to make a grand return to Dubai for its second edition on January 10-11, 2024. Hosted by the pioneering New Media Academy, the event will bring together over 3,000 participants at iconic venues, Emirates Towers and the Museum of the Future in Dubai.This global extravaganza, unparalleled in scale, will feature 100 expert speakers and aims to engage and inspire over 1 billion people worldwide. Focused on the pivotal role of new media in supporting economies and contributing to sustainable development agendas, the Summit will transform into a massive interactive workshop over two days. Renowned content creators will share their knowledge, fostering collaboration among...
November 08, 2023
1 billion followers summit returns to Dubai, uniting 3,000 global content creators and influencers on January 10
LONDON — In a groundbreaking move, the NHS is set to offer a daily pill that cuts the risk of breast cancer by half, providing a sense of "freedom from fear" for around 300,000 women. The medication, anastrozole, will be part of a preventive strategy similar to how statins protect against heart disease.Amanda Pritchard, the head of the NHS, hailed this initiative as a "new era for cancer prevention" in an article for The Telegraph. She emphasized that these 4p pills, following in the transformative footsteps of statins, could save lives on a considerable scale.The program targets post-menopausal women with family histories of breast cancer. GPs will assess if these individuals should be offered the medication. If fully embraced, this preventive approach could thwart...
November 07, 2023
Revolutionary daily pill to slash breast cancer risk by 50%: Report
