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Erich von Däniken, Author Who Popularized Ancient‑Astronaut Theories, Dies at 90

His bestsellers popularized the ancient‑astronaut idea despite longstanding scholarly rejection.

Louvre Crown-Jewel Heist Still Unsolved as Security Overhaul Begins

Viral Clip From Modi’s Oman Welcome Shows Translation Earpiece, Not Jewelry

Gary From 'Zootopia 2' Drives Venomous-Viper Craze in China as Platforms Step In

Anna-Maria Zimmermann Credits Hypnotherapy With Processing 2010 Helicopter Crash

U.S. Proposes Mandatory Five‑Year Social‑Media Checks for Visa Waiver Travelers

VinFast Sets 2026 India Rollout for E‑Scooters, Targets Q1 Ride‑Hailing Launch

Putin’s 2026 Calendars Hit Shelves With Curated Imagery, No War Scenes

Prado Unveils Largest-Ever Mengs Retrospective

Brazil Rebukes Merz Over Belém Remarks at COP30

Luxembourg Sets Oct. 3 Handover as Guillaume Becomes Grand Duke

China Backlash to Disney+ K-Drama 'Tempest' Pressures Jun Ji-hyun’s Brand Deals

Harald Schmidt Calls Trump a 'Brilliant Entertainer' in New DPA Interview

AU-Backed Drive to 'Correct the Map' Advances to UN Review

African Union Backs Campaign to Replace Mercator With Equal-Area World Maps

African Union Commission Backs Campaign to Replace Mercator With Equal Earth

William’s Mistrust of Meghan Seen as Main Barrier to Reconciling With Harry

TUI Reports Sharp Drop in European U.S. Bookings as Tourists Shift to Canada, Africa and Asia

Harry and Meghan’s PR Push Backfires Over Birthday Posts and Charity Row

Bengaluru Entrepreneur’s Viral Post on Shantou’s Infrastructure Prompts Rethink of India’s Urban Growth