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What to do when the hotel staff stop working? Antalya holidaymakers fume: No staff, no refund

“We were left without electricity, and the air conditioning has not been working since last night. We paid 2,500 euros,” said Aydın Akçalan, according to Hürriyet.

 (Illustrative) A rendering of the hotel to be opened in Regba, Israel.
 An illustrative image of chess pieces.

10-year-old makes chess history after becoming youngest girl to defeat a grandmaster 

The CDC confirmed the first US human screwworm infection in decades, treating a Maryland patient and stressing risk remains very low. (Illustrative)

Flesh-eating parasite found in US patient for first time in decades

The installation 'Sheltered position' of German artist Sabine Reyer shows one hundred Barbie dolls dressed with burkas at the Ruhr-Biennale in Dortmund

Barbie screening canceled after Islamists issue threats while claiming film promotes homosexuality


British reality TV star reveals ‘tough’ battle after Lyme disease diagnosis

The 35-year-old celebrity said she had struggled through “really tough” battles after contracting the condition, which is often accompanied by chronic fatigue and debilitating pain.

Billie Shepherd attends the ITV2 Reality Showcase at White City Place on August 08, 2025 in London, England.

'Skibidi' and 'delulu' among over 6,000 words added to Cambridge Dictionary

Skibidi, delulu, tradwife and broligarchy were added following their popularity online and in popular culture. Much of their popularity has been linked to celebrity and influencer use.

 An illustrative image of an excerpt from an English dictionary.

'Ketamine queen' to plead guilty to supplying dose that killed actor Matthew Perry

Jasveen Sangha, 42, who authorities said ran an illegal narcotics "stash house" in the North Hollywood district of Los Angeles will plead guilty to five charges under a deal with federal prosecutors.

 Actor Matthew Perry waits to announce nominations at Golden Globes news conference in Beverly Hills

Tangerine-colored nurse shark with 'ghost' eyes pulled from Costa Rica waters

The 198-centimeter adult displayed intense yellow-orange pigmentation and white eyes consistent with albino-xanthochromism, and was reeled in during a sport fishing trip by Tortuguero National Park.

A nurse shark with a rare orange appearance spotted of the coast of Costa Rica.

An impossible dilemma: Will Israel take a partial deal or fight Hamas to the end? - analysis

With Hamas recently accepting an Egyptian proposal for a ceasefire-hostage deal, the ball is back in Israel's court. How will Netanyahu choose to proceed?

An Israeli soldier stands inside a tunnel underneath the European Hospital in Khan Younis at the Gaza Strip, June 8, 2025.

Belgian princess to resume Harvard studies despite Trump ban on foreign students

The future queen of Belgium is set to begin her second year of a two-year master's program in Public Policy at Harvard.

Belgium's Crown Princess Elisabeth attends Belgian National Day celebrations in Brussels, Belgium, July 21, 2025

Not just a pesky nuisance: Insect oil could revolutionize animals’ wellness

“The black soldier fly is proving that nature has plenty left to teach us,” prof. Betty Schwartz told The Jerusalem Post.

THE BLACK soldier fly

Chris Hemsworth announces new life changes after learning he's at risk of Alzheimer's disease

The Men In Black actor learned that he carries two copies of the APOE4  gene from a Limitless: Live Better Now test.

Actor Chris Hemsworth promotes the upcoming movie "Crime 101" during an Amazon MGM Studios presentation at CinemaCon, the official convention of Cinema United, in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. April 2, 2025.

Mystery in California: Plane thief takes and returns man's aircraft multiple times

The thief replaced the plane's battery after it was removed to prevent the aircraft being taken.

A Tsunami warning sign is shown on the Pacific Coast Highway along side the Pacific Ocean in Encinitas, California, US, July 29, 2025.

Tennis icon Monica Seles diagnosed with rare autoimmune disease

Monica revealed her diagnosis after three years of knowingly living with the autoimmune condition.

Members of the International Tennis Hall of Fame (L-R) Nick Bollettieri, Mark Woodforde, Monica Seles, Gigi Fernandez and Stan Smith take the stage for inductions ceremonies in Newport, Rhode Island, U.S., July 20, 2019.

Naked English-French bulldog named Petunia takes title of World’s Ugliest Dog 2025

If bragging rights weren’t enough, Petunia will appear on limited-edition cans of Mug Root Beer, the contest’s sponsor, and appeared on the Today show

Petunia, the world's ugliest dog.