More than four thousand residents have been evacuated from the Derbent district of Dagestan following a dam breach at the Gedzhukh reservoir. The incident, reported by the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM) on Monday, April 6, was triggered by heavy rainfall and a significant ri

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, during a government meeting on Monday, April 6, issued an apology to North Korean officials regarding recent drone launches. He expressed regret for the "unnecessary military tension" caused by what he described as "reckless behavior," while clarifying that

Vincent Keymer has established a significant lead at the GRENKE Freestyle Open A, achieving an impressive 6½ points from 7 rounds. His strong performance included a decisive victory against Hans Niemann and a tense, well-fought draw with chess legend Magnus Carlsen. A formidable group of ch

Renowned TV presenter Dmitry Dibrov has shared intricate details regarding his divorce from his fourth wife, Polina, outlining the division of their jointly acquired assets and the arrangements for their children's custody. According to Dibrov, following their separation, Polina r

This column by Jon Speelman offers an in-depth analytical look at a pivotal game from a previous Candidates tournament: Hikaru Nakamura's compelling win against Alireza Firouzja. The meticulous examination culminates in a complex, study-like endgame that will test chess enthusiasts. The specifi

Comedian Magomed Murtazaaliev has been declared the winner of the popular reality show "Survive in Istanbul." He skillfully outmaneuvered his opponent, Leonid Vakhitov, leading Vakhitov to select an empty bag, while Murtazaaliev successfully claimed the grand prize of 10 million rubles. In

On the fourth day of the Artemis II mission, the crew initiated serious preparations for their upcoming lunar flyby. Despite the monumental progress towards the Moon, the astronauts also contended with recurring issues concerning the spacecraft's toilet facilities.

The Candidates Tournaments serve as the decisive qualifying stage for the FIDE World Championship cycle. These prestigious tournaments bring together eight of the world's elite chess players, who compete in a demanding fourteen-round double round-robin format using classical chess rules. In

Anna Muzychuk has taken the sole lead in the Women's Candidates tournament following her victory over Zhu Jiner playing with the black pieces, thereby creating a one-point gap at the top of the standings. In other decisive outcomes from the round, Bibisara Assaubayeva experienced her second con

NASA successfully utilizes a new laser communication system aboard the Orion spacecraft as part of the Artemis II mission. This groundbreaking technology is transmitting high-quality 4K video and large volumes of data from the Moon back to Earth, marking a significant leap forward in space com

Javokhir Sindarov's astonishing performance continued unabated in the sixth round of the Candidates Tournament held in Cyprus. The young talent secured another crucial victory, this time by defeating Wei Yi playing with the black pieces, bringing his remarkable score to 5½ out of 6 points. This