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March 26, 2026 5 visible stories Energy & Climate

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Energy & Climate 1m ago

Is there a second Sphinx under Giza? New scans spark shocking underground megastructure claims

Advanced radar scans at Giza Plateau suggest a vast underground network of structures, potentially including a "second Sphinx." Researchers from the Khafre Research Project detected organized formations, deep chambers, and interconnected pathways beneath the sands. These findings, while debated by some experts, revive ancient theories of hidden chambers and reignite fascination with the site's unexplored depths.

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Woman, 34, held over death of newborn found in rubbish bin at Hong Kong plaza

A 34-year-old woman has been arrested in Hong Kong on suspicion of concealing a child’s birth after a newborn boy was found abandoned in a toilet rubbish bin and later declared dead at hospital. Wan Chai district crime squad officers arrested the woman in Eastern district on Thursday. She was held for questioning. A cleaner at Lee Theatre Plaza on Percival Street in Causeway Bay discovered the infant – umbilical cord...

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China’s CNOOC to boost oil and gas output amid Middle East strife

China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), the country’s largest producer of offshore crude oil and natural gas, aims to further boost production this year amid geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices. The plan came after the state-backed company reported an 11.5 per cent drop in net profit to 122.08 billion yuan (US$17.7 billion) in 2025, owing to low oil prices during the year, even though it produced rec...

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Is there a second Sphinx under Giza? New scans spark shocking underground megastructure claims

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Woman, 34, held over death of newborn found in rubbish bin at Hong Kong plaza

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China’s CNOOC to boost oil and gas output amid Middle East strife

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As oil-shocked world turns to renewables, China will reap the rewards

The Iran war’s oil shock has dramatically increased the security risk for oil-dependent countries, incentivising a turn towards renewable energy. This impact will outlast the war and oil price spikes because the world kn...

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Times of India World • 1m ago

UAE car insurance explained: Which one is better? Does it cover flood damage

UAE car owners face a crucial choice: mandatory third-party insurance or optional comprehensive cover. While third-party is cheaper, it leaves your own vehicle and medical costs exposed. Comprehensive offers full protect...

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