Sam Altman’s fusion startup Helion Energy hits 150 million degree plasma temperature milestone

The Sam Altman–chaired Helion Energy fusion power developer announced a new milestone Feb. 13, achieving record plasma temperatures of 150 million degrees Celsius—10 times that of the sun’s core—as part…

At least five killed after Storm Kristin hits Portugal

The storm toppled trees, damaged homes and left more than 800,000 people without power.

Iran faces unprecedented drought as water crisis hits Tehran

Parham GhobadiBBC Persian EPA Iran – especially its capital, Tehran – is facing an unprecedented drought this autumn, with rainfall at record lows and reservoirs nearly empty. Officials are pleading…

Several killed as flash flooding hits central Texas

Several people have died and others are missing after flash flooding hit parts of central Texas on Friday morning. Disaster declarations have been issued for the Hill Country and Concho…

Skylar Diggins hits winning layup as Storm silence Dream

Jul 3, 2025; College Park, Georgia, USA; Seattle Storm guard Skylar Diggins (4) shoots the ball against Atlanta Dream forward Brionna Jones (24) during the first quarter at Gateway Center…

Thirteen dead after naval speedboat hits ferry off Mumbai

At least 13 people have died after an Indian naval speedboat lost control and hit a passenger ferry off the coast of Mumbai, a navy spokesperson said. Three navy personnel…

At least one dies as hurricane hits Caribbean

7 minutes ago By Will Grant, Central America and Caribbean Correspondent • Vanessa Buschschlüter, BBC News Hurricane Beryl hits the Caribbean: high winds and heavy rain At least one person has died after Hurricane Beryl…